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A company of the Parisian fire service paid a visit to the Memorial Pegasus today.
The fire service, part of the French Army, is responsible for the protection of over 6 million inhabitants and 33 million tourists. It carries out an intervention every 63 seconds over 500 000 call- outs every year.
Twenty seven firemen of 28th Company are spending several days in Normandy visiting D-Day sites. During the trip, 11 members of the group were decorated, by Captain Mathieu LeCornu, with the National Defence Medal for their courage and devotion to duty.
“Les Pompiers de Paris” were most recently in the news fighting the fire at the Cathedral of Notre Dame. ...
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Following the death of D-Day airborne engineer Ivor Anderson, a tapestry depicting Ranville church was found at his home by his widow.
Today, Ivor’s friends Sue and Ray Wilson presented the tapestry to the warden of Ranville Church where it will be put on display in the British airborne chapel. ...
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An exact replica of the French 18th Century Frigate Hermione made a passage up the Caen canal today. The ship was constructed between 1997 and 2014 at Rochfort.
The original18th Century ship was one of the most successful frigates of the French Navy, taking part in the battle of Louisburg and Yorktown against the English during the American War of Independence.
Hermione will be berthed in Ouistreham for three days before sailing to Rouen for the Liberty Armada in June. 40,000 visitors are expected to view the ship. ...
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The English navy in the days of sail always admired the build quality and design of the French ships, particularly the frigates. À l’époque de Napoléon, la marine anglaise a toujours admiré la qualité et la conception des navires français, en particulier les frégates.
Magnifique... Vu en direct sur le canal de Caen ce matin. En prime, un coup de canon.
Cadets from the French officer academy of Saint-Cyr Coetquidon in Britanny spent several days in Normandy last week learning about the D-Day Landings and the Battle of Normandy.
The school forms future army officers and officers for the Gendarmerie.
The Academy, composed principally of French students, and 20% international, has officer exchanges with the Royal military Academy of Sandhurst in England and West Point in the USA. ...
A remarkable moment for British motor biker Charles Evans. Charles visited the museum with his Royal Enfield Classic 500 Pegasus 2018.
The magnificent bike, a limited edition produced by Royal Enfield in India, is in homage to the wartime RE/WD 125 Flying flea used by airborne forces.
Charles wish was to have has photograph taken with his bike next to the bridge. We were happy to oblige. He is the first person to ride across the roadway since Pegasus Bridge was installed in the park of the museum in 2000. ...
Thank you Mark Worthington (Memorial Pegasus Curator) for allowing me to achieve my goal. It was a very special moment for many reasons and just made an already great day even better.
Bob de Regt
Mark I have lot's of photos about our visit the other day and would like to share them on your website how can I do this?
Did you visit Brotheridge ‘s grave in the Churchyard? Very poignant
Belle façon de franchir le pont !!!
Jack Matheson You should get me one of these.....might have something I’d trade you.

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About three weeks ago, Magic Boba Tea at 2610 S. Seneca announced they closed permanently.
There aren’t many places in southwest Wichita to get boba and tea, so now the closest option is probably Leaf Teahouse at 1912 E. Pawnee.
Earlier this year, Simply Sangria Wine Co. who sells wine out of their space at 223 N. Cleveland and at various vendor markets around town, opened a pizza place in Towne East Square.
Due to some unforeseen circumstances, they had to close earlier this week. But the space won’t be vacant for long…
Next up is some sweet news for one dessert shop. River City Sweet Shop announced last month they were closing their store at 6476 E. Central.
But after a twist of fate, owner Marilyn Ramsey, told me they will now be able to stay open at a different location. They will be taking over the Simply Sangria space on the lower level of Towne East Square near the food court.
Ramsey will close up shop in Normandie Center on July 30. On the last day of her east Central store, 50% of profits will go to her bakery manager’s 12-year-old daughter, who has a rare cancer.
Then in late August, she will make the move to Towne East and use the space to handle corporate orders and sell single items like she did at her previous small but on a smaller level.
Not much news to share regarding the Marrakech Cafe space at 6257 E. 21st St. I did hear something is already planned to take over. Haven’t heard exactly what, but that announcement should be soon.
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Snapchat‘s Sounds Sync for Camera Roll feature makes it easy for users to create montage videos in sync with audio tracks. A lot of new Snapchat features have been restricted to Snapchat+ subscribers lately, leaving non-paying users wanting more. However, Sounds Sync for Camera Roll is an audio feature that Snapchat rolled out for all users, alongside Sounds Recommendations for Lenses.
As the name suggests, Sounds Sync For Camera Roll places selected photos and videos from a user’s camera in sync with an audio track. As a result, the montage becomes much more appealing than a regular video with a soundtrack. To use the feature, open Snapchat, tap on the ‘Memories‘ icon to the left of the shutter button, and open ‘Camera Roll.‘ Then tap the floating yellow musical note button in the bottom right corner.
Create Perfectly-Synced Montage Videos
After this, select between four and 20 photos and/or videos from the camera roll and hit ‘Next‘ in the bottom right corner. On the following screen, Snapchat will recommend a few songs that go best with the photos and videos under ‘Select a sound to sync your Snap to the beat!‘ Select one of these songs and wait for the app to sequence the clips. Try multiple tracks to experiment and see which one suits the montage best.
Finally, share the montage with friends on Snapchat using the ‘Send To‘ button. The Sounds Sync for Camera Roll feature adds another way for Snapchatters to add fun to their Snaps and make them more engaging. While the feature should be helpful for regular users, it will be more beneficial for professional creators who post public Stories on the app regularly. For Snapchat users who like to share content on Instagram, the synced montage video feature will allow them to download the montage to the camera roll, where it can then be shared to other apps.
Sounds Sync for camera roll works similarly to Sounds Recommendations from Lenses, given that both features recommend sounds to add based on the content a user is uploading. For Lenses, Snapchat users will be able to see a list of popular sounds associated with that particular Lens and add them to a Snap. Both these features are now available in the United States, and are rolling out to Snapchat users across the world on both iPhone and Android.
More: What Happened To Snapchat Games? Why The Feature Disappeared

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CALS' Plants for Human Health Institute (PHHI) at the NC Research Campus, and the Dole Nutrition Research Lab are partnering on post-doctoral fellowship.
New Post-doc, Dr. Scot Neff, will research fruit & vegetable phytochemicals for production of healthy, protein-rich foods. His current research subjects include walnut & banana.
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Liam Craig’s penalty gave Hibernian their first league win over Hearts in eight games, the 2-1 victory ensuring their Edinburgh rivals remain on minus-two points.
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Saturday 07 May 2011
It was not enough for Eddie Turnbull to be a member of the most famous forward line to grace Scottish football; he also became a pioneering, successful and at times irascible manager.
Thursday 07 April 2011
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Wednesday 06 April 2011
Celtic full-back Mark Wilson expects more twists and turns in the title race following Dundee United's shock win at Ibrox at the weekend, but he is desperate to avoid an "unbearable" final day shoot-out.
Sunday 03 April 2011
Thursday 31 March 2011
Mixu Paatelainen has left Kilmarnock with immediate effect to take over as manager of Finland, the Clydesdale Bank Premier League club have confirmed.
Sunday 27 March 2011
Monday 28 February 2011
Neil Lennon, the Celtic manager, condemned his team after their 2-0 defeat at Motherwell led to their lead at the top of the table being reduced to five points after Rangers' 4-0 home victory over St Johnstone.
Saturday 26 February 2011
Another example of how the bookie always wins?
Afraid so. Mr Topping was able to present the market with a strong set of results from William Hill yesterday – profits up 7 per cent to £277m – thanks to the World Cup and money it made in the gaming machines it has installed in many shops now.
Friday 25 February 2011
Newcastle boss Alan Pardew secured the services of assistant John Carver for five and a half years by handing him a new deal.
Monday 07 February 2011
Tuesday 01 February 2011
The A-Z of this month's transfer window deals
Thursday 27 January 2011
Nikica Jelavic marked his first start in almost four months with a goal as Rangers steered their Scottish Premier League title charge back on track with a win over Hibernian last night.
Wednesday 26 January 2011
The Rangers manager Walter Smith has revealed that Kris Commons is a January target as he seeks to add versatile players to his squad this month.
Monday 24 January 2011
Nigel Farage defends Kerry Smith 'ch***y' comment: 'If you are going for a Chinese, what do you say you’re going for?'
Rozanne Duncan: Ukip expels councillor for 'jaw-dropping' comments made in BBC TV interview
British actor Idris Elba cannot star as James Bond because he is black, says shock jock Rush Limbaugh
Germany anti-Islam protests: 17,000 march on Dresden against 'Islamification of the West'
Panic Saturday: 13 million Britons spend £1.2bn – while 13 million others across the country live in poverty unable to afford food
BBC director Danny Cohen: Rising UK antisemitism makes me feel more uncomfortable than ever
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Ahead of the first film’s release this weekend, producer Rob Hickman has spilled the beans on the third film in the new “Kickboxer” film trilogy reboot.
Alain Moussi replaces Jean-Claude Van Damme as the new Kurt Sloane while Van Damme steps into the role of Kurt’s mentor Durand in the films which begin with “Kickboxer: Vengeance” this weekend in limited release and on iTunes.
Talking at the premiere in Los Angeles this week, Hickman confirms the sequel “Kickboxer: Retaliation” has already wrapped shooting with plans for the third film going forward. Titled “Kickboxer: Syndicate,” the project will begin shooting in February with Moussi and Van Damme likely to return.
No word on supporting cast members at this point – Dave Bautista, Gina Carano, and Georges St-Pierre are in ‘Vengeance’ while Mike Tyson, Roy ‘Big Country’ Nelson, Brian Shaw, and Hafþor Julíus Bjornsson (aka The Mountain from Game of Thrones) are in ‘Retaliation’.


Samsung: Major 'One UI' upgrade teased
Galaxy Note 8 released back in 2017 and at the time was one of the best phones on the market.
The Note 8 arrived with a gargantuan 6.3-inch AMOLED display that is still one of the best around.
Moreover, the device retained the product line's signature S Pen that allows users to jot down information instantaneously.
The device also arrived with a dual-camera system that remains incredibly capable.
When the Note 8 released it came pre-installed with Android 7 Nougat but since received an upgrade to Android 8 Oreo.
However, back in August Google showed off the latest iteration of the operating system.
Dubbed Android 9 Pie, the software brings a number of noticeable improvements for fans.
Samsung recently announced when its devices upgrade to Google's latest and greatest they will run a skin on top called One UI.
One UI represents the South Korean tech giant's next generation software skin and has been specifically engineered to make using larger devices, such as the Galaxy Note series, easier overall.
Discussing the software, Samsung said: "One UI helps you focus on what really matters to you.
Galaxy Note 8 released back in 2017 and at the time was one of the best phones on the market
"With hardware and software working together in harmony, see only what you need, using and viewing your phone with an experience that feels second nature.
"Because it’s the small details that make a big difference."
Samsung has insisted the skin positions items towards the middle and bottom of smartphone displays to make reaching content more simple.
In addition to making navigation easier, One UI also delivers a number of other changes such as a new aesthetic and a dark mode for Samsung fans.
The South Korean tech giant recently started delivering One UI and Android 9 Pie to Galaxy S9 owners ahead of schedule.
Towards the end of last month some Galaxy S9 owners stated they were receiving an alert telling them the new operating system could be downloaded.
Samsung also updated its Members application last month to reflect a revised rollout schedule for One UI and Android 9 Pie.
The Galaxy Note 8 was initially supposed to be granted the new software in March but is now expected to get it in February.
Such a date is now a month ahead of when the Galaxy S8 and S8+ are pencilled in for the upgrade.
Here is a full list of when Samsung devices are receiving One UI and Android 9 Pie:
• Galaxy Note 9 (January 2019)
• Galaxy S9 (January 2019)
• Galaxy S9+ (January 2019)
• Galaxy Note 8 (February 2019)
• Galaxy S8 (March 2019)
• Galaxy S8+ (March 2019)
• Galaxy Tab S4 10.5 (April 2019)
• Galaxy A6 (April 2019)
• Galaxy A6+ (April 2019)
• Galaxy A7 2018 (April 2019)
• Galaxy A8 Star (April 2019)
• Galaxy A8+ 2018 (April 2019)
• Galaxy A9 2018 (April 2019)
• Galaxy J2 (2018) (April 2019)
• Galaxy J2 Core (April 2019)
• Galaxy J4 (April 2019)
• Galaxy J6+ (April 2019)
• Galaxy On7 (2018) (April 2019)
• Galaxy J4+ (May 2019)
• Galaxy J6 (May 2019)
• Galaxy J8 (May 2019)
• Galaxy J7 2017 (July 2019)
• Galaxy J7 Duo (July 2019)
• Galaxy J7 Neo (July 2019)
• Galaxy Tab S3 9.7 (August 2019)
• Galaxy Tab A 2017 (October 2019)
• Galaxy Tab A 10.5 (October 2019)


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What is abetalipoproteinemia?
A person with abetalipoproteinemia is unable to make cholesterol, which results in the inability to digest fats. Abetalipoproteinemia is an inherited disorder that is most common in males.
What are the symptoms of abetalipoproteinemia?
The most common symptoms of abetalipoproteinemia are abnormal stools, diarrhea, and unintentional weight loss.
How does the doctor treat abetalipoproteinemia?
Abetalipoproteinemia is controlled with vitamins, nutritional supplements, and a special diet.
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FOWLER, – California’s sweetest grapefruit variety is now available for consumers, and citrus fans are encouraged to take advantage of its availability over the next few months.
“Every year, Star Ruby grapefruit continue to grow in popularity and take the produce industry by storm,” said Bee Sweet Citrus Sales Representative Joe Berberian. “This variety is less acidic than other grapefruit varieties and has many health benefits.”
Low in calories and a nutritional powerhouse, Star Ruby grapefruit is the reddest of all grapefruit varieties. An excellent source of vitamin C and fiber, one serving can provide you with over half the recommended daily intake of vitamin C and can also help promote a healthy digestive system.
“While all grapefruit varieties are known for its acidic bite, the Star Ruby variety meets the needs of those who like sweet, tart citrus,” said Bee Sweet Citrus Director of Communications Monique Bienvenue. “Less acidic than other grapefruit, this variety possesses all characteristics needed for a healthy brunch treat, or a tart cocktail recipe.”
With its blushed rind and red flesh, Star Ruby grapefruit contains one of the highest amounts of Lycopene compared to its citrus counterparts. A naturally-occurring pigment and powerful antioxidant, Lycopene is responsible for giving Star Ruby grapefruit its stunning internal color, and has been known to aid skin health, heart health and can help strengthen one’s immune system. The fruit’s unique flavor profile and photogenic physical characteristics make it a perfect ingredient for many upscale specialty dishes, or simple, every day snacks.
For more information about Star Ruby grapefruit, please contact a Bee Sweet Citrus sales representative at 559-834-4200 or visit www.beesweetcitrus.com.
A grower, packer and shipper of California citrus, Bee Sweet Citrus is an emerging leader in today’s agriculture industry. Founded in 1987, Bee Sweet Citrus is a family owned and operated company, and provides over 15 different varieties of citrus to its consumers! Located in the heart of California’s Central Valley, Bee Sweet is focused on innovation, sustainability and customer satisfaction.

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Colour coded neighbourhoods
Sibling's first project in Spain is a new co-working concept in Madrid. The business model of Flipco is a response to rapid changes in the way we work, how we share spaces and the availability of these in urban centres. The model looks to spread out shared work, and living facilites throughout a single neighbourhood to encourage all members to explore the local surrounds and converge into this space as the main working and social space.
Located in the Tetuan neighborhood, within a former bank building the project looks to this existing context to create a series of neighborhoods within the existing space. Colour is employed to give each space its own distinct and define different social activities that take place within the space. The various zones include, the cafe, a chill out zone, working spaces, meeting spaces, quite work zones, phone booths or zoom rooms, and private office spaces.
Designed in association with our Spanish delivery partners Fomo Architecture.
Colour is employed to give each space its own distinct and define different social activities that take place within the space.


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Commission gets list of suggested road improvements
Tuesday, May 17, 2005
Cape Girardeau County road superintendent Scott Bechtold made his recommendation Monday on which roads should be paved and improved in 2005.
The county commissioners took the recommendation and will make a decision some time after reviewing the roads for themselves on Thursday.
Bechtold's recommendation called for four roads to be paved this year: 1.1 miles of County Road 380; 1 mile of County Road 601; 1 mile for County Road 512 and a quarter-mile worth of streets in Millersville, meaning all the main roads in Millersville will be paved.
Bechtold also recommended that county crews grade six roads for future paving. Among those projects include widening a narrow spot atop a hill on County Road 603 that many nearby residents say is unsafe.
The county will also likely grade 0.3 miles of County Road 601, 1.25 miles of County Road 522, 1.1 miles of County Road 607, 0.3 miles of County Road 525 and 1 mile of County Road 343.
The issue of picking county roads for paving has been second-guessed over the years. The county this year has about $375,000 to spend on paving, which is nowhere near enough to pave the 300-plus miles of unpaved roads in the county. This year, roughly 3.5 miles of gravel roads will be paved. At that pace, the county should have all the roads paved by 2093.
Those who want their roads paved can't get them paved soon enough.
Dave White, who lives off County Road 250 in the southern section of the county, attended Monday's meeting to make his case for asphalt. He said roads 249 and 250 are both worthy of paving because they would require little grading work since they are already wide. Also, he said, the road sees a lot of traffic, especially when railroad trains block other nearby roads.
White politely told the commission he's been waiting for three years for his road to appear on the paving list.
"It's got a good slope and you take good care of our road, but you could probably pave it in a day," he said.
Commissioner Jay Purcell said it's tough for the county to decide, but ultimately "we ought to look at not how long someone's been on the list the longest, but what area seems to serve the public the most."
The cost of paving keeps going up. The county estimated last year that it cost roughly $75,000 to pave one mile of road.
Bechtold expects that price to go up when the county seeks bids for paving because of the rising cost of fuel.
Presiding Commissioner Gerald Jones urged Bechtold to get roads "in the bank," meaning he wants roads prepared for paving so if the county has money left over at the end of the year, the county can immediately pave more roads.
The county had roughly $100,000 left over last year because the interest from the county's $5 million reserve fund came in higher than expected.
The county considers several factors when it schedules its paving program. The property owners first must petition the county, donating easements. The county also considers safety, traffic counts, property owners' monetary contributions for the improvement, and how long a road has been on the waiting list.
The following roads have been recommended by county road administrator Scott Bechtold for improvement for 2005:
County Road 380 south of Burfordville, 1.1 miles
County Road 601, beyond Saxony Lutheran, 1 mile
County Road 512, north of Shawneetown, 1 mile
County roads in Millersville, 0.25 miles
FOR ASPHALT-READY GRADING:
County Road 603, north end from bridge to existing pavement, 0.3 miles for safety
County Road 522, north of Pocahontas, 1.25 miles
County Road 601, south of Fruitland, additional 0.3 miles
County Road 607, south of Leeman, additional 1.1 miles
County Road 525, north of Neely's Landing, additional. 3 miles
County Road 343, west of Jackson, 1 mile
SOURCE: Cape Girardeau County Highway Department


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Now that the OTAs, minicamp, and the Fourth of July holiday is behind us, it’s time to start focusing on team building again. General managers and head coaches know what they have on their rosters. There are still some veterans out there looking to latch on to teams. Some guys are just waiting for the right fit. Here are some defensive ends that may get signed over the next few weeks.
The Broncos have huge questions about their backup quarterback and their answer may be Case Keenum’s former backup in Minnesota. (…)
There’s kind of a new era of coaches coming into the game. The old coach is kind of cranky. They control their message at every turn. (…)
As far as Josh Norman is concerned, the NFL is too big to fail, and it’s almost impossible to disagree. So perhaps it’s time (…)
Jalen Ramsey and Dante Fowler’s suspension creates questions about whether the Jaguars are truly ready for the heat of the NFL (…)
While we anxiously await the start of the 2018 NFL season let’s take a look at some young players who are ready to become stars. (…)
As we get ready for the start of the 2018 regular season, let’s take a look at 10 big-name players who are trying to come back from (…)
The NFL was supposed to play their first game in the brand new Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on October 14th of the 2018 season. (…)

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The Wilmer Eye Institute of Johns Hopkins University, Bethesda Office has an exciting career opportunity for exceptional Ophthalmic Technician candidates. Continue your career in Ophthalmology with one of the leading organizations in delivering state-of-the-art eye care, training future healthcare leaders, and conducting cutting-edge research. We have a robust benefits package as well as many potential career paths beyond Ophthalmic Technician such as Clinic Manager, Ophthalmic Clinic Supervisor, Assistant Administrator, Orthoptist, Optometrist, Marketing, IT, and Research, to name a few. No evening or weekend work is required.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
Records patient history including chief complaint, information on ocular history, past surgeries, medical condition, medications taken, allergies, learning assessment, falls risk and family history.
Checks pupil response to light by shining light into eye and watching speed with which pupils constrict; checks for afferent pupillary defect.
Measures central visual field using Amsler Grid.
Instills eye drops under physicians' direction.
Measures and records distance and near visual acuity.
Measures and records intraocular pressure using applanation tonometry (i.e. Goldman tonometer), pneumatic tonometry, or Schiotz-type indentation tonometer.
Performs Humphrey visual field testing; refers patients for further testing where appropriate.
Performs IOL Master measurements to prepare patients for cataract surgery.
Performs Pentacam measurements.
Performs accurate refractions.
Tests color vision, depth perception (stereopsis).
Screens for presence of ocular motility disorders.
Uses slit lamp to examine eye surface.
Performs special testing like Bright field Acuity Testing; otential Acuity Meter; and pachymetry.
Performs basic maintenance or repair of clinical equipment.
Compiles and enters data for clinical studies; may participate in other clinical research projects.
Performs ultrasound scans by measuring the axial length of the eye using various A-Scan ultrasound units. Recognizing difficult scans and adjusting unit as needed in patient with high myopia, high hyperopia, poor fixation nystagmus retinal detachments, corneal problems, and intraocular lenses already in place.
Performs accurate keratometry readings adjusting keratometer reading if unobtainable.
Calculates intraocular lens power using various formulas to fit patient's needs and situations, either manually or by computer.
Takes fundus photos as needed.
Assists with in office procedures.
Processes refill requests.
Responsible for exam room supply maintenance.
Ensures medication expiration dates are current.
Responsible for maintaining and sterilization of instruments.
Disinfects and maintain examination rooms.
Understand and practice the fundamentals of microbial control.
Maintains refrigerator logs, sharps container, etc.
Is familiar with JCAHO requirements and ensures clinic practice is in compliance with regulations.
May be asked to teach patient to insert and remove contact lenses correctly, and proper handling techniques.
Ophthalmic Technician - Non-clinical
Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:
Responds to in-basket messages (clinical support pool) and responds to patients' clinical questions.
Explains technician related concerns to Front Desk staff and assists staff with triaging appointment scheduling.
Assists with obtaining insurance required prior authorizations for office procedures and medications.
Assists with tracking and processing of forms requests (ie MVA, disability).
Provides input on templates/schedules to maximize patient flow and physician efficiency.
Maintains general medical knowledge of ocular anatomy and physiology, systemic diseases, ocular diseases, and ocular emergencies.
One year experience as an Ophthalmic Technician. Must obtain Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) from JCAHPO within 18 months of start date.
CPR certification is also required.
Prior experience in a clinical office setting as an ophthalmic technician.
Must be able to remain in a stationary position for 50% of the time.
Ability to move about to escort patients to the exam rooms and different departments, gather and replace supplies, and stock rooms.
Constantly positions self to adjust ophthalmic equipment in order to perform exams.
Ability to manipulate extremely small objects.
The person in this position frequently communicates with patients. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
Ability to safely utilize various types of Ophthalmic Equipment to directly contact the patient's eye.
Occasionally lifts and transports supplies up to 20 lbs.
Ability to concentrate on instruments and other visual stimuli.
Observation of and rapid reaction to changeable situations.
Classified Title: Ophthalmic Technician Working Title: CO Ophthalmic Technician Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/02/CE Starting Salary Range: Min. $25.83-$31.83-$37.23/HRLY (Commensurate with experience) Employee group: Part-time Schedule: Monday-Friday, 5 hours/day Exempt Status: Non-Exempt Location: School of Medicine Campus Department name: SOM Ophthalmology Satellites Personnel area: School of Medicine
Total Rewards The referenced salary range is based on Johns Hopkins University's good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/
Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines: JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.
**Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.
The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.
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MacKeeper has announced their partnership with Google's Geolocation Service and the MapQuest Web Mapping Service for their Anti Theft feature. The new technology partnership allows MacKeeper's Anti Theft to more accurately pinpoint the location of a missing computer and even identify the wifi networks and trace IP addresses used. MacKeeper has returned hundreds of machines since the application was launched in 2010, using only a IP location report and a web camera photo of the person using the computer. This new technology incorporated in to the software is expected to dramatically increase the success rate of returned machines.
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MacKeeper is a software application that has a total of 16 unique tools bundled together and are broken down to the primary functions of cleaning, security and optimization. One of the most powerful security features of the MacKeeper software is the unique Anti Theft feature. If a user's computer is ever lost or stolen they can call MacKeeper's support or log in to their account from another computer and report the computer stolen.
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Trainers rate Savabeel filly’s 3YO prospects
Murray Baker and Andrew Forsman won’t be in any hurry to press the promising Peaceful into action in her classic season.
The Cambridge trainers believe they have a quality prospect on their hands with the filly, who bagged further black type today with success in the Listed Ssanyong Auckland Futurity Stakes (1400m) at Te Rapa.
“She’ll get a mile and 2000m so she’s won’t be getting up for the Gold Trail Stakes,” said Baker in reference to the Hawke’s Bay race early in the 2018-19 term.
“She’s a stakes winner by Savabeel, she’s got a good pedigree and she’ll make a nice three-year-old.”
Runner-up in the Listed Champagne Stakes (1200m) at Riccarton at her previous outing, Peaceful settled behind the leaders one off the fence and finished resolutely in the run home to beat Cyber Attack, Sol Invictus and the winner’s stablemate Ole Ole.
“She was on the outside with no kick back and she ran on really well,” Baker said.
“Ole Ole didn’t look that happy back on the inside, but he’ll keep – he’s a good horse.”
Winning rider Matt Cameron said he was happy to race off the fence and said Peaceful appreciated being out in the open.
“There’s a lot of sand coming back and it’s not very comfortable, especially for young horses.
“We had the momentum up and got away with it. She’s a filly on the way up.”
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Savabeel mare Fabulist was represented by a notable double today when her daughter Icebath was successful at Randwick and her brother Courier Wonder made a statement with a dashing debut victory at Sha Tin. Trained …Read More
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Stakes success for West Wind looks like a formality after the Pins mare added to an already impressive record this evening at The Valley. The patiently-handled 5-year-old won for the sixth time in her 11-start …Read More


Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich has been charged with numerous counts of political corruption. The corrupt Illinois political system, which gave rise to our President-elect, must be exposed in a public trial - whether in criminal court or in an impeachment trial - with testimony under oath from leading public figures. This trial must take place before the next election cycle, so that the public has full knowledge of who paid whom, who scratched whose political back, and who looked the other way to advance their political careers. Since the only way to assure that there is a public trial quickly is if Gov. Blagojevich remains in office, for once Gov. Blagojevich should put the public interest ahead of his own, refuse to resign, fight attempts to strip him of his powers, and force the government to lay bare its case of public corruption in Illinois for all the world to see.
The details of the criminal charges against Gov. Blagojevich and his chief of staff have been widely reported. Gov. Blagojevich is charged in a criminal complaint filed by U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald with attempting to extort campaign contributions, jobs, and other payments in exchange for political favors on infrastructure projects, public funding, and most sensationally, the nomination of a replacement for Barack Obama's vacated Senate seat. Adding to the sensationalism is the alleged involvement of Tony Rezko in acting as an unofficial representative of Gov. Blagojevich with regard to Chicago Planning Board matters. Rezko was a longtime supporter of Obama, and Rezko's wife bought a contiguous parcel of land at full price simultaneously with the Obamas buying their Chicago home at below asking price.
The criminal complaint looks damning, but the complaint is only a set of allegations. While some of the proof is summarized in the criminal complaint, the evidence itself has not been disclosed publicly. Pieces of conversations may be taken out of context, and self-aggrandizing boasts may look worse on paper than on audio. Additionally, many of the people involved are not identified by name, and their testimony may shed light on the context of seemingly damning statements. The presumption of innocence applies even to Gov. Blagojevich.
What is clear is that Gov. Blagojevich's prosecution involves much of Illinois' political elite. One person who has been identified is Congressman Jesse Jackson, Jr., who is denominated "candidate no. 5" in the criminal complaint (the Congressman is not himself accused of wrongdoing in the criminal complaint). The speculation as to the true identity of others who were players (not necessarily wrongdoers) reaches into the inner circle of the upcoming Obama administration, which is loaded with Chicago-based supporters.
Despite the presumption of innocence, and some of the cryptic details of the criminal complaint, the calls for Gov. Blagojevich to resign increase by the hour. President-elect Obama, all Democrats in the U.S. Senate, and numerous Illinois politicians, have called for Gov. Blagojevich to resign for the sake of the people of Illinois. Earlier today, the Illinois Attorney General (whose family is knee deep in Illinois politics) filed an unprecedented motion to declare Gov. Blagojevich "unable to serve."
While couched in terms of protecting the public interest, many of these calls for Gov. Blagojevich to resign or be stripped of his powers come from people who would love nothing more than for Gov. Blagojevich to leave office quickly, take a plea deal, and go quietly to prison where he can join his gubernatorial predecessor. Such a result may be justice for Gov. Blagojevich's alleged crimes, but would leave the public in the dark as to the full extent of Illinois corruption and allow the ruling Illinois political class to continue business as usual.
There is no real negative to the public interest in Gov. Blagojevich continuing in office while the case works its way through the judicial system. As a matter of constitutional right, Gov. Blagojevich at least is entitled to the same rights as Gitmo detainees, such as hearing the evidence against him, cross-examining witnesses, putting the government to its proof, and presenting his alternative explanations of the evidence. Justice will not be served if Gov. Blagojevich is forced from office but later found not guilty. Anybody remember Bill Clinton?
There is no reason the judicial and impeachment tracks could not continue while Gov. Blagojevich is in office. The Illinois legislature could take away the Governor's power to appoint a successor to Obama, thereby removing such an appointment from any taint. There is no evidence that Gov. Blagojevich is incapable of implementing normal executive functions. As the most watched politician in the country, Gov. Blagojevich would not be in a position to engage in new criminal behavior. Since his political career would be over at the end of the current term, there would be no threat that he would extort campaign contributions. An under-indictment Gov. Blagojevich may be the most honest politician in Illinois.
There are numerous benefits to the nation from Gov. Blagojevich continuing in office while under indictment or while being impeached. The criminal complaint is about a lot more than appointing a successor to Obama's Senate seat. While Gov. Blagojevich is the named defendant, the entire Illinois system of pay-to-play, political back slapping, and seedy fundraising is on trial. While the evidence is substantial in the criminal complaint, it is almost certain that the U.S. Attorney's office has additional evidence presently and will develop further evidence as the case proceeds. If Gov. Blagojevich remains in office, the government will be under pressure to proceed quickly to trial, thereby ensuring that all this evidence as to the corrupt Illinois system is made public early in the Obama administration.
An impeachment proceeding would be even more engrossing than a criminal trial. Gov. Blagojevich must know where all the political bodies are buried, and is in the best position to lay the Illinois system bare. It may be hard for Gov. Blagojevich to attack Patrick Fitzgerald, but he should have a field day with the legislators in an impeachment trial.
The public is entitled to know as soon as possible if anyone in the Obama administration is tainted directly or indirectly by political corruption, and not just with regard to the appointment of Obama's successor. Once Gov. Blagojevich resigns, the government will not be under pressure to proceed quickly to a criminal trial and there would be no impeachment trial, and it may be years before the evidence is known, if at all. The public interest will not be served if corruption reaching persons in or affiliated with the Obama administration is not revealed until after the mid-term elections in November 2010.
Gov. Blagojevich continuing in office ensures not only that the government will proceed promptly, but also that there will be a public trial. A plea agreement, which certainly would include a resignation, may keep the evidence secret. The public may never know what it does not know. In the absence of a public trial, politics as usual will continue in Illinois and Washington.
Forcing the government to trial also will force public figures (some of whom are identified, some of whom are not yet identified) to provide evidence and testimony to the U.S. Attorney. The perils to politicians in such proceedings are demonstrated by U.S. Attorney Fitzgerald's other famous prosecution, of Lewis "Scooter" Libby, who was convicted of obstruction of justice and perjury. In light of the Libby prosecution, there is a high degree of likelihood that persons providing information to Fitzgerald or testifying under oath will do so honestly and forthrightly, or will refuse to provide evidence at all by asserting their right against self-incrimination.
In such a prosecution and investigation, we may actually get to know many of the dirty details of the political system that gave rise to our new President, and we may get to know which politicians are implicated or refused to cooperate. The public needs to know not only who paid whom, but who remained silent in the face of this corruption in order to get ahead. The public needs to know this information as soon as possible, not after additional future electoral cycles.
The only assurance that all the facts will become known and released to the public in a timely manner is if Gov. Blagojevich refuses to resign, fights attempts to strip him of his powers, and forces the government to make its case promptly at a public trial. If the criminal complaint is to be believed, this may be the only selfless act of public service Gov. Blagojevich ever performs.
William A. Jacobson is Associate Clinical Professor of Law at Cornell Law School in Ithaca, NY, and author of the Legal Insurrection Blog. The views expressed here are his own, and not on behalf of the university.


Samsung is ready to dispatch its latest edition of the Samsung Galaxy J7 flagship in the United States where various telecommunication companies will be picking it up. It has been confirmed that the Samsung Galaxy J7 2017 will be dubbed and released as the Samsung Galaxy J7 V, at Verizon. However, the exact release date is unknown as of yet.
Moreover, Samsung has yet to officially announce the release date of the device. Nevertheless, fans can be assured that the latest edition of the flagship will release in the coming weeks. The Samsung Galaxy J7 2017 edition comes after the success the Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 edition saw major success late last year.
The specifications of the latest device as of yet are unknown, however, we can take a hint and an indication of what to expect when comparing to the older version of the device.
The Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 was released in May 2016. That device highlighted a 5.5-inch HD Super AMOLED touchscreen with 720 x 1280 pixel resolution. In addition, it accompanied 2GB RAM and a 16GB memory variant and was controlled by a 1.6GHz octa-core processor. Samsung Galaxy J7 highlighted a 13MP back camera with a f/1.9 aperture, Auto Focus and LED streak. The back camera bolstered FHD (1920 x 1080) video recording at 30fps. The front camera was 5MP with a f/1.9 aperture.
Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 had a removable 3,300mAh Lithium-Ion battery. In addition, the sensor’s aspect of the Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 incorporated an accelerometer, hall sensor and proximity sensor. In addition, the dimension of the Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 was 151.7 x 76.0 x 7.8 mm. Therefore, it is safe to assume Samsung will go down a similar road with their latest edition of the device, with much more higher end capabilities.
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If the sources are to be believed than Samsung next generation Galaxy smart phone which is likely to be Galaxy S4 is expected to be spreading charisma at CES 2013 or in MWC 2013. CES 2013 is scheduled to happen January, whereas MWC 2013 will take place in February end.
The Korean smart phone manufacturer is expected to feature a whopping 5 inches smart phone having the resolution of 1920X1080 pixels. This means the display would be offering high quality of pixel density and which will even be more than iPhone 5 and current galaxy flagship S3.
Not much things are known in terms of Galaxy S4 specification, but it is expected to be companied by 13 MP of rear snapper and would be powered with 2 GHz of quad-core processor. It is also expected to have 2 GB of RAM for better multitasking and user experience.
Well let me tell you that this is not the first time that the rumors of Galaxy S4 came in light, we already have heard many rumors and the one which came last September was clearly denied by Samsung. Don’t know how much sense is there in the rumour this time, as nothing came out from the Korean company. All we can do is to wait and watch the upcoming development to seek the sign of Galaxy S4 existence.


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Imagine John Lennon at 50: a deceptively simple ballad, a lasting emblem of hope – Opinion
Leigh Carriage (The Conversation)
Lismore, Australia ●
Thu, September 9, 2021
1971 was a tumultuous year. The counter-cultural movement of the 1960s was still being felt. Protests took place against the Vietnam War and in August Australia and New Zealand withdrew their troops.
Apollo 15 landed on the moon. Feminist Gloria Steinem made her first speech to women in America. Switzerland organized a referendum on women’s suffrage. In New York City, John Lennon sat down in front of a brown Model Z upright piano and began writing what would become an intergenerational, transnational phenomenon – and perhaps the sweetest of protest songs – Imagine.
Imagine was recorded on May 27 at Lennon’s new home studio. The song was released worldwide as part of the album of the same name (co-produced by Lennon, his wife Yoko Ono and Phil Spector) on September 9.
For three minutes and three seconds, the lyrics of this sweet ballad present a vision of unity and hope. It is a space in which to dream of real change in the world.
As with all songs, the interpretations are as broad as the listeners. For many, it is a call for peace; for others, it is a prayer.
The lyrics of the verses, partly inspired by the poetry of Ono, remove all the central components that seem to separate us: violence, hatred, borders, poverty, greed, governments, religion, consumerism and capitalism.
The last verse offers a vision of a unified world at peace.
You can tell i’m a dreamer
But I’m not the only one
I hope one day you will join us
And the world will live as one
Imagine would become Lennon’s best-selling single of his solo career. In 2004, Rolling stone ranked it third on his list of the greatest songs of all time, saying “we need this more than he ever dreamed of”.
This photo taken on June 30, 1966 shows British band The Beatles, (left to right) Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, George Harrison and John Lennon, performing at their concert at the Budokan in Tokyo. (JIJI PRESS / AFP / -)
Imagine is often used to teach music to beginning students, but it would be a mistake to assume that this is just a simple soft rock piano ballad.
This perception is due to Lennon’s highly efficient craftsmanship. As a hymn to peace, the song sounds simple, but digs a little deeper and you find layers of complexity and nuance.
Imagine was written in the key of C major, which has neither sharp nor flat, so it is melodically and harmonically playable and widely accessible.
The melody is made up of small intervals (the difference in pitch between two notes) and small repeating patterns (a fragment of melody repeated, manipulated or repositioned throughout the melody), all within a singable range of one octave.
The song’s introduction sets up a slight sway between harmonic resolution and tension, like waves on a beach.
The third, longer sentence (“Imagine everyone”) enters a passage of unresolved tension. This culminates in a state of harmonic balance, like a standing broom. It can fall one way or another – towards resolution (the next verse) or towards tension (the chorus). This balance intensifies as the rhythm section pauses and Lennon sings in falsetto.
Imagine there is no heaven
It’s easy if you try
No hell below us
Above us, only the sky Imagine everyone
Live for today
The opening piano chords also create a feeling of tension before relapsing into resolution, in line with the dreamlike feeling of the lyrics. The third sentence, “imagine everyone” begins on the four chords and maintains that tension until “live for today” hits the ground, creating more stability.
Perhaps the most distinctive part of Imagine is the short piano riff between the vocal lines. This riff uses only three notes – A, A # and B – called “chromatic passing notes”. Your ear thinks that these notes will go up, up to the C chord. Instead, Lennon brings the listener’s ear to the note of the Sol melody, creating a gentle sense of unpredictability.
Imagine transports the listener. The lyrics cheer up. The easy climbs and descents of melodic comfort. Lennon’s familiar voice is reassuring.
A balm in times of crisis
Imagine has inspired an exceptional range of covers, sung by everyone from Elton John to Madonna. The interpretation of the American singer Eva Cassidy remains particularly preferred. His expression and subtle reinterpretation of the melody, his choice of notes and his phrasing are breathtaking.
In times of crisis, people often turned to this song. Queen took over Imagine the day after Lennon died in 1980; Neil Young played it in the aftermath of 9/11.
After the 2015 terrorist attacks in Paris, people gathered in the streets as a man quietly played the song on a piano decorated with a peace symbol.
In March of last year, at the start of the pandemic, Gal Gadot and other celebrities released a now ironically celebrated and much-criticized version.
And last September, Melbourne students wrote their own version:
Imagine there is no Corona
And we can see our friends
Our interdependence and our trust in each other are our greatest strengths. 50 years after Lennon wrote the song, Imagine will be with us all the way: a lasting emblem of hope.
The writer is Senior Lecturer in Music, Southern Cross University
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852 N.E.2d 874 (Ill.App. 2 Dist. 2006) 304 Ill.Dec. 418 AMERICAN FAMILY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY, Plaintiff-Appellee, v. Mylynda PAGE, Defendant and Counterdefendant-Appellant Robert Chicoine, Marguerite Chicoine, and Nicole Chicoine, Defendants and Counterdefendants; American Insurance Company, Defendant and Counterplaintiff-Appellee. American Family Mutual Insurance Company, Plaintiff-Appellee, v. Mylynda Page, Defendant and Counterdefendant Robert Chicoine, Marguerite Chicoine, and Nicole Chicoine, Defendants and Counterdefendants-Appellants; American Insurance Company, Defendant and Counterplaintiff-Appellee. Nos. 2-05-0770, 2-05-0799. Court of Appeals of Illinois, Second District. July 11, 2006
Craig S. Mielke, Foote, Meyers, Mielke & Flowers, LLC, Geneva, for Mylynda Page in No. 2-05-0770.
Christine L. Olson McTigue, Jennifer K. Gust, Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP, Chicago, for American Insurance Company in No. 2-05-0770.
Thomas J. Long, Norton, Mancini, Weiler & DeAno, Wheaton, for American Family Mutual Insurance Company in No. 2-05-0770.
Michael J. Morrisroe, Kristina J. Gibney, Michael J. Morrisroe, Ltd., Bloomingdale, for Marguerite Chicoine, Nicole Chicoine, Robert Chicoine in No. 2-05-0799.
Defendants Mylynda Page, Robert Chicoine, Marguerite Chicoine, and Nicole Chicoine timely appeal the ruling of the circuit court of Du Page County granting summary judgment to plaintiff, American Family Mutual Insurance Company (American Family), and to defendant American Insurance Company (AIC) on plaintiff's complaint seeking a declaration that an injury occurring on the Chicoines' property was not covered by an American Family homeowners' insurance policy. Page and the Chicoines argue that the trial court erred in (1) ruling that the land on which the injury took place was not "vacant land" under the terms of the Chicoines' homeowners' insurance policies with American Family and AIC; and (2) ruling that the land was used as "farm land" under the terms of the policies. For the reasons that follow, we affirm.
The parties do not dispute the relevant facts. The Chicoines own three parcels of real estate relevant to this appeal: their primary residence in St. Charles, Illinois; a second home, located in Galena, Illinois; and a 97-acre property in Hanover Township, Illinois. The Chicoines obtained a homeowners' insurance policy for the St. Charles property and for the Galena property from American Family and AIC, respectively. Neither of the two policies explicitly refers to the Hanover property. However, the policies have similar provisions that extend coverage to "vacant land" owned by the Chicoines. The American Family policy defines the property insured as follows, in relevant part:
"For Personal Liability and Medical Expense Coverages, insured premises also include:
* * *
(3) vacant land (other than farm land) owned by or rented to an insured. This includes land on which a one or two family dwelling is being built for the personal use of an insured." Likewise, the AIC policy states as follows, in relevant part:
" 'Insured location' means:
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e. Vacant land, other than farm land, owned by or rented to an 'insured.' "
On July 20, 2002, while both of the above insurance policies were in effect, Page was injured while riding in an all-terrain vehicle driven by Nicole Chicoine on the Hanover property. Page later contacted American Family and AIC to make claims for her injury. On December 10, 2003, American Family filed a complaint for a declaration that its policy with the Chicoines did not cover the injury at the Hanover property. AIC filed a counterclaim against Page and the Chicoines for a declaration that its policy with the Chicoines did not cover the Hanover property injury.
American Family filed a motion for summary judgment, AIC joined and adopted the motion, and the Chicoines filed a countermotion for summary judgment. American Family attached to its motion for summary judgment a deposition from Robert Chicoine. In the deposition, Robert stated that he purchased the Hanover property in 1998 or 1999. The property was zoned as farmland, and the property tax assessment for the property indicated that the land was assessed as farmland. When Robert purchased the property, there were two structures located on it: "[a]n old lean--to building and an old decrepitated [sic] barn." After he purchased the property, Robert had the barn torn down and had a "metal pole barn" built. The new barn measured "60 by 45" and was a permanent structure. Robert later had a concrete floor poured for the structure, which cost approximately $18,000 to complete. He used the barn to house "ATV's, a car, and a * * * tractor/mower." The Chicoines visited the property 8 to 10 times per year, either to walk the property or to ride in the all-terrain vehicles. Robert had never spent a night at the Hanover property.
Sometime before July 2002, Robert learned from a neighbor that wild alfalfa was growing on his land, and he agreed to allow the neighbor to cut and take the alfalfa. The alfalfa grew naturally, and Robert never made any effort to grow or harvest it himself. He received no income from the neighbor in exchange for allowing him to harvest the alfalfa. Though he had never worked on a farm or as a farmer, Robert's federal tax returns from 2000 to 2002 included farm profit and loss forms that indicated that he materially participated in business on the property, and he claimed tax deductions for "farm loss" in the amount of his mortgage payments. The returns also indicated income from payments the government made to him on the condition that he refrain from growing certain crops. On July 20, 2005, the trial court granted summary judgment in favor of the insurers. The trial court concluded that the Hanover property was not "vacant land" under the policies and, even if it was, it was "farm land" and thus excluded from coverage. Page and the Chicoines appealed, and we consolidated their appeals.
Page and the Chicoines first argue that the trial court erred in granting summary judgment on the basis that the Hanover property did not constitute "vacant land" under the insurance policies and was thus excluded from coverage. Summary judgment is appropriate where the pleadings, depositions, admissions, and affidavits on file, when taken together in the light most favorable to the nonmovant, show that there is no genuine issue of material fact and that the movant is entitled to judgment as a matter of law. State Farm Insurance Co. v. American Service Insurance Co., 332 Ill.App.3d 31, 36, 265 Ill.Dec. 902, 773 N.E.2d 666 (2002). The function of a reviewing court on appeal from a grant of summary judgment is limited to determining whether the trial court correctly concluded that no genuine issue of material fact was raised and, if none was raised, whether judgment as a matter of law was correctly entered. American Service Insurance Co., 332 Ill.App.3d at 36, 265 Ill.Dec. 902, 773 N.E.2d 666. When construing an insurance contract, the court's primary objective is to give effect to the intent of the parties at the time of contracting. Crum & Forster Managers Corp. v. Resolution Trust Corp., 156 Ill.2d 384, 391, 189 Ill.Dec. 756, 620 N.E.2d 1073 (1993). To ascertain the intent of the parties and the meaning of their insurance policy, the court construes the contract as a whole, with due regard to the risk undertaken, the subject matter that is insured, and the purposes of the entire contract. Outboard Marine Corp. v. Liberty Mutual Insurance Co., 154 Ill.2d 90, 108, 180 Ill.Dec. 691, 607 N.E.2d 1204 (1992). If the words used in the policy are unambiguous, they must be given their plain, ordinary, and popular meaning. Outboard Marine, 154 Ill.2d at 108, 180 Ill.Dec. 691, 607 N.E.2d 1204. The interpretation of an insurance contract and the entry of summary judgment are questions of law that are reviewed de novo, without any deference to the trial court's ruling. Crum & Forster Managers Corp., 156 Ill.2d at 390-91, 189 Ill.Dec. 756, 620 N.E.2d 1073.
The relevant insurance policy language here extends coverage to "vacant" land owned by the Chicoines. The term "vacant" is not defined in the insurance policies. Therefore, we must determine whether the meaning of "vacant" includes the Hanover property. As noted, where terms of an insurance contract are unambiguous, we must accord them their plain, ordinary, and popular meaning. We therefore turn to the dictionary, which states that the word "vacant" means, inter alia, "being without content or occupant" or "not occupied or put to use ." Webster's Third New International Dictionary 2527 (1993). The term is synonymous with the word "empty." Webster's Third New International Dictionary 2527 (1993).
We also consult several cases, both from Illinois and from foreign jurisdictions, that address the meaning of the term "vacant." Though the parties cite no Illinois cases dealing with precisely the issue we face here, AIC cites several Illinois cases discussing the meaning of the term "vacant" in the context of fire insurance policies and defining it as " 'generally empty or deprived of contents' " (Lundquist v. Allstate Insurance Co., 314 Ill.App.3d 240, 245, 247 Ill.Dec. 572, 732 N.E.2d 627 (2000), quoting Thompson v. Green Garden Mutual Insurance Co., 261 Ill.App.3d 286, 291, 199 Ill.Dec. 336, 633 N.E.2d 1327 (1994)), or " 'empty of everything but air' " (Gash v. Home Insurance Co. of New York, 153 Ill.App. 31, 33 (1910)). See also Myers v. Merrimack Mutual Fire Insurance Co., 788 F.2d 468, 471 (7th Cir.1986) (citing Illinois cases for the definition of "vacant"); 44 Am.Jur.2d Insurance § 1219, at 454 ("vacant" means "entirely empty, that is, lacking animate or inanimate objects"), citing Myers, 788 F.2d 468. The definitions from these cases are instructive, but they are not dispositive, because, as Page points out, they each define "vacant" as it relates to a building, not a piece of land. See Cotton States Mutual Insurance Co. v. Smelcer, 212 Ga.App. 376, 378, 441 S.E.2d 788, 789 (1994) ("the word 'vacant' modifies the word 'land,' not 'structure.' The policy covers land which is vacant" (emphasis in original)).
The parties also cite several analogous cases from foreign jurisdictions. See K. Reynaga, What Constitutes "Vacant Land" Within Meaning of Liability or Property Insurance Policy Provisions, 47 A.L.R. 5th 535 (1997) (discussing cases dealing with definition of "vacant" land). For example, in Dawson v. Dawson, 841 P.2d 749 (Utah App.1992), the court was charged with determining whether land on which an all-terrain-vehicle-related injury occurred was "vacant" so as to fall under a homeowners' insurance policy with a provision similar to those quoted above. The court adopted the dictionary definitions of the word "vacant," which indicated that the word meant " 'containing nothing; empty' " or "land 'in the natural state.' " Dawson, 841 P.2d at 751, quoting American Heritage Dictionary 1334 (2d College Ed.1985). Because the land in Dawson contained several buildings regularly used by the owners, including two trailers, an outhouse, and a storage shed, the land was not empty, and thus the policy did not apply. Dawson, 841 P.2d at 749-50.
Travelers Indemnity Co. v. Holman, 330 F.2d 142 (5th Cir.1964), involved an area of open land surrounding three duplex lots all owned by the same insured. All of those duplexes "were on well defined traditional city lots which either were then, or were shortly to be, formally platted on approved subdivision plans." Holman, 330 F.2d at 149. With very little analysis, the court held that the tract of land between the duplexes was "vacant" because it was "unoccupied [and] open." Holman, 330 F.2d at 149.
In DeLisa v. Amica Mutual Insurance Co., 59 A.D.2d 380, 399 N.Y.S.2d 909 (1977), the court considered whether land was "vacant" under an insurance policy where the land contained a cave with an iron gate at its mouth and a platform and steel ladder inside. DeLisa, 59 A.D.2d at 381, 399 N.Y.S.2d at 910. The owners of the property were not aware of the structures, which had been installed by a group of cave explorers whom the owners allowed to use the cave, free of charge. DeLisa, 59 A.D.2d at 381, 399 N.Y.S.2d at 910. The court held that the term "vacant land," given its ordinary import, meant "lands that are both unoccupied and unused." DeLisa, 59 A.D.2d at 382, 399 N.Y.S.2d at 910. The court reasoned that "[u]se of land implies the employment of the same in a manner that will materially benefit the owner." DeLisa, 59 A.D.2d at 382, 399 N.Y.S.2d at 910. It concluded that the land was unoccupied and, because the land was not used in any way beneficial to the owners, the land was vacant.
We do not agree with the holding in DeLisa, for several reasons. First, we do not agree that whether a property is used is relevant to the issue of whether it is vacant. The important inquiry focuses on the nature of the land and the objects upon it, not the way in which the land is used. Second, even if nonuse of the land were a component of vacancy, we would not see any reason to consider only use that is "materially benef[icial] to the owner." The identity of the person using the land has no bearing on whether the land is used, because the word "used" would describe the land, and thus the question of use would center on whether the land was used, not whether the owner was using it. Therefore, if the court in DeLisa truly relied on a definition of vacancy that required nonuse, it would not have found the land to be vacant, because it was used by the cave explorers.
Third, even if use by the owner were relevant to whether land is vacant, we would not believe that the use would have to be "materially beneficial" to the owner in order for the land to be considered nonvacant. The motive for building structures on a piece of land has no effect on whether those structures render the land nonvacant. Indeed, a property owner may place several buildings on a piece of land without any intention of deriving economic benefit from them. The land in such a case could hardly be considered vacant simply because it did not generate profit. Likewise, a property owner may accept money in exchange for refusing to build on a completely undeveloped forest property, or, as in this case, he could use his ownership of a property for favorable tax treatment. The land in either circumstance, if otherwise empty, could hardly be considered nonvacant simply because it produced profit for the landowner. The relevant inquiry centers not on the economic effect of any structures on the property, but rather on the existence of any structures on the property. Accord Smelcer, 212 Ga.App. 376, 441 S.E.2d 788 (land containing an abandoned house was not "vacant" under an insurance policy). Therefore, we do not take use or "business or economic" motive into account in determining if the Hanover property is vacant.
We note that the Chicoines at least partially rely on the holding in DeLisa as support for their argument. However, even if use were a factor to be considered in determining whether land is vacant, the land in this case was used. The Chicoines used the land regularly for recreational purposes, including all-terrain-vehicle riding, and, indeed, they were using the property in exactly that fashion at the time the injury giving rise to this litigation occurred. The Chicoines note that they derived no economic benefit from their use of the land, but, as noted above, the economic benefit of a piece of land is irrelevant to the issue of whether the land is vacant.
In Smelcer, 212 Ga.App. 376, 441 S.E.2d at 788, an insurance company argued that land containing an abandoned old house did not meet the definition of "vacant land" so as to fall under coverage of a homeowners' insurance policy. Smelcer, 212 Ga.App. at 376, 441 S.E.2d at 788. The court looked to the dictionary, defining "vacant" as " 'to be empty, be free,' " and to previous state case law, defining the word as " 'empty or deprived of contents or without inanimate objects.' " Smelcer, 212 Ga.App. at 377, 441 S.E.2d at 789, quoting Webster's Third New International Dictionary ---- (----). It also cited a treatise that stated that " 'clearly * * * coverage [of "vacant land"] does not extend to land containing buildings[,] as "vacant land" refers to land unoccupied, unused and in the natural state.' " Smelcer, 212 Ga.App. at 377, 441 S.E.2d at 789, quoting G. Couch, Couch on Insurance 2d § 44:307, 477-78 (1982). Thus, the court concluded that the land in question was not vacant. Smelcer, 212 Ga.App. at 377, 441 S.E.2d at 789. We agree with the holding in Smelcer on the basis that the land was nonvacant because it contained a building. In American Motorist Insurance Co. v. Steffens, 429 So.2d 335 (Fla.App.1983), an insurance company argued that property on which a canal had been built was not vacant property that would be covered under a homeowners' insurance policy with language similar to that in this case. The insured had "excavated a portion of the property to create an interior lake, and then had a canal dug to connect the lake to the Intracoastal Waterway." Steffens, 429 So.2d at 336. On appeal, the insurer contended that the canal land was nonvacant because it contained tidal waters, watercraft, and marine life. Steffens, 429 So.2d at 337. It also contended that the canal was built to accommodate watercraft traffic and was specifically constructed to provide access to the interior lake, and it analogized the case to one in which a court determined that land with a clay road could not be considered vacant. Steffens, 429 So.2d at 337. The court held that the land was, "in the ordinary usage of the word, vacant land," even though it contained water and marine life and even though "boats [were] operated" upon it. Steffens, 429 So.2d at 337. The court construed the term "vacant land" as meaning "land which is unoccupied by any permanently affixed structure or inanimate object." Steffens, 429 So.2d at 337.
We disagree with the holding in Steffens, and we find persuasive the insurer's argument in that case. The land in question had been altered with the addition of a canal that served as a transportation conduit for boats, much in the same manner that a sidewalk would serve as a transportation conduit for pedestrians. The court in Steffens reasoned that "[o]ne would hardly consider a parcel of land as anything other than vacant merely because it contained a drainage ditch filled with water, anymore than one would consider a parcel of land on which there were only native trees and underbrush as anything other than being vacant." Steffens, 429 So.2d at 337. That reasoning misstates the facts of the case. The canal was more than a simple "drainage ditch filled with water"; it was a transportation conduit for watercraft. Nor is the analogy to "native trees and underbrush" apt; the canal in Steffens was not native but, rather, was built by the landowner.
In Fort Worth Lloyds v. Garza, 527 S.W.2d 195 (Tex.Civ.App.1975), an insurer argued that land that contained an irrigation pump was not "vacant land" covered under an insurance policy. The court held that, "[a]lthough there may be some question as to whether [the land was vacant], such doubt must be resolved in the insured's favor." Garza, 527 S.W.2d at 199. It reasoned that the term "vacant" meant "unoccupied" and that an "isolated irrigation pump * * * does not make the land occupied." Garza, 527 S.W.2d at 199. Thus, it concluded that the land in question was vacant.
Finally, in Bianchi v. Westfield Insurance Co., 191 Cal.App.3d 287, 236 Cal.Rptr. 343 (1987), the court considered whether land containing a man-made dam, a storage shed, and a dirt road leading to the dam could be considered "vacant" so as to be covered by an insurance policy. The court surveyed several of the cases already mentioned here and gleaned a rule that "the beneficial use or improvement of untenanted property renders it nonvacant, particularly if the use has accompanied the introduction of artificial structures." Bianchi, 191 Cal.App.3d at 293, 236 Cal.Rptr. at 346. The Bianchi court concluded that the insured's property was not vacant, because it contained an artificial structure built for business or economic gain. Bianchi, 191 Cal.App.3d at 291, 236 Cal.Rptr. at 345. We agree with the holding in Bianchi that the land was not vacant, but, as explained above, our conclusion does not rest on the question of whether the land was put to use or whether it was used for economic gain. Rather, we agree that the landowner's construction of a dam, a shed, and a dirt road on the property rendered it nonvacant.
In the present case, we hold that the Hanover property was not vacant. We base our conclusion on the fact that the land contained a pole building. To the extent that any of the above cases would dictate a different result, we find them unpersuasive. See Skipper Marine Electronics, Inc. v. United Parcel Service, Inc., 210 Ill.App.3d 231, 239, 155 Ill.Dec. 55, 569 N.E.2d 55 (1991) ("Decisions of the reviewing courts of foreign jurisdictions are not are not binding on Illinois courts").
Page and the Chicoines offer several arguments militating against our conclusion. First, the Chicoines argue that the term "vacant" as used in the insurance contracts must be considered ambiguous. The Chicoines note that the policies refer to vacant land "other than farm land" and thus that "farm land" is meant to be a subset of "vacant land." The Chicoines then reason that "reasonable people are familiar" with the fact that farmland must include buildings such as barns, silos, and out-buildings, and, therefore, the policies' terms are ambiguous, because "vacant" cannot be meant in its ordinary sense. We disagree with the Chicoines' premise. Reasonable people can agree that farmers use buildings such as those the Chicoines mention, but it does not necessarily follow that farmers place at least one of those buildings on each piece of property that they farm. Therefore, we reject the Chicoines' argument that the insurance policies' terms are ambiguous.
Second, Page and the Chicoines urge that the above cases indicate that "vacant" should be defined, not in terms of whether the land is empty, but, rather, in terms of whether it is "habitable." They thus argue that the Hanover land was not habitable, even though it contained buildings, and must be considered vacant. We disagree with this approach. The word "vacant" is used here to modify the word "land," not the word "building" or "structure." Smelcer, 212 Ga.App. at 378, 441 S.E.2d at 789 ("the word 'vacant' modifies the word 'land,' not 'structure.' The policy covers land which is vacant" (emphasis in original)). While a building may be considered either habitable or unhabitable, that terminology is not typically used to describe land. The definition we adopt considers the meaning of the word "vacant" as it relates to land. To the extent that the cases Page and the Chicoines cite espouse a definition of "vacant" that hinges on habitability, we decline to follow them.
Third, the Chicoines argue that the Hanover property was not used in a manner that materially benefitted them. However, as noted above, regardless of whether or how the Chicoines used the property, it contained a building and thus cannot be considered vacant. In any event, contrary to their assertions, even if they did not profit monetarily from their use of the land, the Chicoines nevertheless used the Hanover property 8 to 10 times per year, and they used the pole barn to store the all-terrain vehicles they sometimes used while at the property. Therefore, the building on the land was connected with their use of the land for recreational purposes.
Fourth, Page argues that the accident in this case occurred away from any buildings on the Hanover property and thus that the parties' purpose in excluding nonvacant land from coverage would not be served by denying coverage here. Page offers that the clauses excluding nonvacant land from coverage sought to avoid coverage of the risks associated with use of buildings or structures. We disagree. The purpose of the provisions is to define the scope of the Chicoines' insurance coverage, and we must enforce the terms of the contracts according to their plain and unambiguous language, as detailed above. We must also presume that the plain meaning of the contracts' terms reflects the parties' understandings of the allocation of risks in their contracts.
Fifth, the Chicoines point out that the American Family policy defines "insured premises" to include "vacant land (other than farm land) owned by or rented to an insured. This includes land on which a one or two family dwelling is being built for the personal use of an insured." Therefore, the Chicoines argue, the term "vacant land" must be meant to include land on which a dwelling is under construction, and thus the term "clearly contemplates that land may be vacant even when there is a structure on it." We disagree. In our view, the language referring to a dwelling under construction is meant to create an exception to the ordinarily understood meaning of "vacant land" so that land with dwellings under construction may be included in the policy. The second sentence quoted from the policy is meant not to explain the meaning of the term "vacant land," but rather to expand the coverage under the contract to land that would not otherwise be considered vacant. The sentence does not contemplate that land may be vacant even with a structure upon it in any context other than when a dwelling is under construction; instead, it indicates that land with a dwelling under construction may be covered as if it were vacant land, even though it otherwise would not be.
Because we agree with the trial court's conclusion that the land in question here was not vacant, we do not reach the issue of whether it was farmland.
For the foregoing reasons, the judgment of the circuit court of Du Page County is affirmed.
KAPALA and GILLERAN JOHNSON, JJ., concur.

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