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Roasting frozen food in top quality.
The tyboon: grills frozen food in the same quality as fresh food — the juice is preserved inside thanks to a crispy crust immediately closing the surface.
Due to its compact design, the tyboon can easily be integrated into every kitchen and is very versatile, e.g.
… grilling, cooking and roasting sensationally fast without need to add any fat
… easy handling and pre-installed programs guarantee consistent quality, even at times when the kitchen is understaffed
… when the core temperature is reached, the automatic shut-off function and the roasting thermometer ensure the desired doneness
… the pre-installed pyrolysis program facilitates cleaning
Multiple applications — just one appliance
The new addition to your kitchen is a valuable assistant which grills perfectly without need to turn the food.
- wenn Sie den tyboon zusätzlich zur Pfanne einsetzen möchten und so in Stoßzeiten z. B. 4 Steaks mehr anbieten möchten.
- wenn Sie die Pfanne durch den tyboon ersetzen und sich ganz auf die Beilagen konzentrieren möchten.
- wenn Sie nur gelegentlich Fleisch und Fisch anbieten und dennoch Wert auf absolute Qualität und Frische legen.
Grilled meat is roasted by heat radiation, pan-fried steak by heat conduction. Heat is necessary to create a crust and the Maillard reaction. Due to dry, high temperature, a variety of aromas is created — especially roast aromas.
Steakhouses create roast aromas with high grill temperatures of approx. 600 degrees Celsius. This can’t be achieved with lower temperatures.
High temperature causes the meat fibers to contract and thus keeping the juice inside. Best results can be achieved by roasting at high temperatures and gentle cooking afterwards.
When frying in a pan, moisture emerging from the meat forms a water layer between the bottom of the pan and the meat. This means the steak is stewed instead of roasted. Because of the water layer, the heat reaches the steak only partially until the water evaporates. For this reason many people unsuccessfully try to get a perfect steak when using pans.
Of course it’s possible to prepare a good steak in a pan. This depends on the right pan, the quality of the meat, the frying grease and the correct handling.
But even the best cook will not achieve the same results as with a grill.
Humid contact heat – few aromas, due to low temperature.
Dry radiant heat – more aromas, due to high temperature.
Steak, hamburger patties, cordon bleu, lamb, duck breast…
Filets, a whole fish…
Peppers, zucchini, celery…
Grilled cheese, croquettes and even desserts
there are no limits to your creativity.
Whatever your guests desire – you can prepare it in just a few minutes.
The tyboon also offers new possibilities for food designers/bloggers: get perfect results within a short time without having to train as chef before.
The tyboon grills frozen as well as fresh food in minutes.


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The month-long trek kicks off October 9 in Tampa, FL and will include stops in cities like Atlanta, Philadelphia, Denver, and San Diego. A final performance in Tulsa, OK will wrap things up November 9.
The “Bandito Tour” is in support of the duo’s critically acclaimed fifth album Trench, which hit shelves in 2018 and quickly went gold in the US. The album has since sold over a million copies worldwide.
Where are Twenty One Pilots playing near me?
Oct. 9 - Tampa, FL @ Amalie Arena
Oct. 11 - Greenville, SC @ Bon Secours Wellness Arena
Oct. 12 - Atlanta, GA @ State Farm Arena
Oct. 15 - Baltimore, MD @ Royal Farms Arena
Oct. 17 - Uncasville, CT @ Mohegan Sun Arena
Oct. 18 - University Park, PA @ Bryce Jordan Center
Oct. 20 - Philadelphia, PA @ Wells Fargo Center
Oct. 22 - Cincinnati, OH @ U.S. Bank Arena
Oct. 24 - Minneapolis, MN @ Target Center
Oct. 25 - Des Moines, IA @ Wells Fargo Arena
Oct. 27 - Denver, CO @ Pepsi Center
Nov. 1 - Los Angeles, CA @ STAPLES Center
Nov. 2 - Anaheim, CA @ Honda Center
Nov. 3 - Sacramento, CA @ Golden 1 Center
Nov. 5 - San Diego, CA @ Pechanga Arena
Nov. 8 - Fort Worth, TX @ Dickies Arena
Nov. 9 - Tulsa, OK @ BOK Center
Who are Twenty One Pilots?
Ohio-based alt/hip-hop group Twenty One Pilots formed in 2009 by high school friends Tyler Joseph, Nick Thomas, and Chris Salih. The band quickly garnered a massive loyal following across Ohio and the Midwest thanks to a relentless touring schedule and interactive social media, self-releasing their debut EP in December 2009. 2011 saw the departure of Thomas and Salih, with Joseph recruiting drummer Josh Dun shortly after, transforming the group into a musical duo and creating the lineup as we know it today. The band made their mainstream breakthrough in 2015 with the release of their fourth album Blurryface, spawning several chart-topping singles including “Stressed Out,” “Heathens,” and “Ride.” Blurryface would go on to become the first album in history to have each track receive at least a gold certification from the RIAA. Twenty One Pilots have released a total of five studio albums, including their most recent release Trench in 2018.

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By linking to video, a door control system can offer two-factor verification. Access control operators can verify the identities of people and things, tag events and allow or deny entry or exit in real time, adjusting access moment to moment in response to strategy or emergency. By tracking entries and exits, it is also possible to reduce heating or cooling costs when areas become unoccupied.
Door control can simplify flow, reduce costs and liability, manage staff changes and provide ongoing actionable intelligence while reducing security staff. Searchable and stored data reports that are admissible in court, can aid post-incident investigation.
Access Control may also access radio frequency identification (RFID tags) used most typically for supporting wildlife research and protection. The system may be linked to numerous technologies including Identity Management, Visitor Management, Intrusion and alarm panels, Biometrics (fingerprint, retina scan, etc.), Facial Recognition, Elevator Control, Mustering (person location in emergencies), Security Patrol Tracking, License Plate Recognition (LPR).
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LED displays may help you make it more visible whatever sort of event you are planning. led portrait displays may be used for any form of digital communication, from concerts to corporate events, including promotions, advertisements, and announcements, among other things. When someone arranges an event, they want to make it memorable for the guests. Because LED lights give a broad spectrum of colors and effects, anybody can quickly create an impressive display without needing expensive special effects equipment or expertise.
LED displays are an excellent way to bring life to any event. Sure, you could use projectors and screens, but screens made from LED panels are brighter (think daylight and outdoor use) and easier to view in areas with low lighting. They can be built to practically any size and screen ratio and don’t require extra room and placement issues like projectors.
You may use them as a stage background, to show social media postings with your event’s hashtag, or to live stream the primary presenters from another place. But that’s only the start. Whether indoors or outdoors, LED displays may change your next significant event in surprising and unforgettable ways.
A Single, Multipurpose Screen for Everything
An LED display may illuminate an event in a variety of ways. Some individuals elect to include them in their stage sets so that the performers have additional color options that match the atmosphere of their song. Others utilize them as a backdrop for their speakers at restaurants or pubs. It all depends on your requirements and the event you are organizing.
Massive surface-mounted LED displays are used at public concerts and exhibits to show event schedules, maps, and instructions, greet attendees, and inform people about the current developments at the site. Retailers may also employ giant LED displays to display multimedia material such as films, audio snippets, and text messages about future sales events or fashion trends. Fundamentally, they can be used in any space. You may generate anticipation by providing viewers peeks of what’s to come by projecting images onto a screen with an LED display. Because of their increased brightness levels, certain businesses already use LED billboards to replace traditional billboards.
The most incredible thing about having LED displays at your event is that they can be utilized anytime or at night because they do not require much power to function correctly.
The Best Tool for Outdoor Purposes
When it comes to event staging, you need a powerful instrument to make a significant impression. Even if you have the finest talent on stage, if the audience isn’t paying attention, it’s a lost cause.
How do you make sure everyone is paying attention?
You have them see your event from the most delicate possible vantage point: their own. This is when led landscape display comes into play.
LED displays are the most cost-effective display technology on the market today. These displays have excellent picture quality, color performance, and broad viewing angles. LED digital signage is particularly energy efficient. Large LED screens may be a perfect marketing tool for displaying items or informing clients. The best aspect is that no technical expertise is required to operate with these screens.
LED displays have rich colors, a rapid reaction time, a high contrast ratio, a high brightness, a high resolution, and little power. These characteristics make it an excellent alternative for retail shops wanting to increase customer traffic through appealing aesthetics and graphics. Large LED displays may promote new product arrivals and promotions, future discounts, product launches, store openings, and other events. The pixels of an LED screen is make up of numerous tiny LEDs. They make colors by combining red, green, and blue. This LED technology allows you to show any color. It offers them certain benefits over other forms of digital signage – the LED screen has higher brightness than LCDs and is thus the best option for usage outside.
Affordable Way to Create Buzz
LED display boards are an excellent method to market the products and services of your organization. At the same time, they are one of the most effective ways to generate interest in your activities.
Using eye-catching and appealing displays may increase traffic and lure more people to your event. This can also make marketing your company easier through multiple outlets such as newspapers, magazines, and television.
Choosing the Best LED Screens
When looking into LED displays, consider the screen size, the brightness, the contrast, and the high resolution. A vast LED panel, for example, will be more visible to spectators. But it may not be adaptable enough to be helpful during the evening’s darker hours. On the other hand, led portrait displays may be ideal for indoor presentations. But may struggle to stand out during daytime hours.
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After you’ve determined the best-LED screen size for your purposes, look for qualities such as high brightness and contrast. You’ll want a bright, visible display from a distance. This brightness, however, may not necessarily be required for indoor presentations held later in the day or evening. In this scenario, a lower-contrast screen with more subtle colors may be preferable. Since it will enable your message to stand out rather than the display’s brightness. On the other hand, there are LED Display frames that deliver an unmatchable viewing experience. And are vibrant in terms of picture quality and fascinating experience.
You want to wow people as an event organizer, whether putting on a past performance, an annual conference, or a unique festival. LED displays are so adaptable that they can provide a more engaging, immersive experience that will leave your guests wanting more.


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Berry joins Charles Monat Associates as Chief Executive Officer in August 2017. In his role, he is responsible for leading the Hong Kong team to develop independent life broker business in partnership with private banks. With his extensive experience in wealth planning and liquidity planning, he will develop wealth strategies to expand the market presence in Hong Kong. Berry is a member of Charles Monat’s Operational Committee and will oversee other management functions including Operations, Inforce Policy Servicing, Marketing, etc.
Berry has a solid background from private banking industry. Before joining Charles Monat, he was Wealth Planning Services of BNP Paribas Wealth Management in 2012 as Regional Head of Wealth Planning Service, Asia Pacific leading and managing the Wealth Planning teams both in Hong Kong and Singapore. Apart from the management, Berry is particularly experienced in dealing with mega wealth family in the region advising them on family governance, liquidity planning, sophisticated fiduciary structure, and governance solutions for family business etc. aiding to achieve a holistic approach for their wealth planning advisory. In 2016, Berry took over and managed the team of Philanthropy offering in the region facilitating the mega wealth clients in their philanthropic needs.
Prior to joining BNP, Berry has spent 13 years in Wealth Planning of HSBC Private Bank with primary focus on expanding and developing the fiduciary services for wealthy family in Asia, including Greater China, Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia and Singapore. During the years, he has worked and lived in Hong Kong and Singapore respectively leading team of professional wealth planners in developing and creating fiduciary solutions to embrace changes as a result of then ever-changing regulatory landscape as well as the global financial reformation.
Berry has over 22 years of experiences working in major financial institutions in Asia. Prior to returning to Hong Kong, Berry lived in Canada where he finished his first degree in University of Toronto. He is a qualified member of STEP.
CEO, Hong Kong
Charles Monat Associates Limited

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Becoming a Naturalized U.S. Citizen
Speak with Our Columbus Immigration Attorneys
If you have had legal immigration status and resided in the United States for a specified number of years, Brown Immigration Law may be able to help you attain permanent citizenship through the process of naturalization. This is the process by which lawful permanent residents (LPR) can be naturalized into citizens of the United States.
Requirements for naturalized citizenship include:
- Reaching the age of 18 years or older
- Maintaining LPR status for a minimum of 5 years immediately prior to applying
- Residing in the United States for a continuous period of at least 5 years immediately prior to applying
- Holding physical presence in the United States for at least 30 months within that 5-year period
- Continuously residing in the United States from the date of applying to the date of naturalization
- Demonstrating good moral character
- Demonstrating the ability to read, write, and speak the English language
- Demonstrating a knowledge of U.S. history and government
Please note that being married to a U.S. citizen reduces the period of time required that a permanent resident must wait before applying. Such applicants are only required to wait for 3 years of LPR status before applying for naturalization and must prove their physical presence for only 18 months for eligibility. Applicants must show that they have “lived in marital union” for the entirety of the requisite 3-year period, which requires providing specific documents and argument to USCIS officers.
There are a number of exemptions and accommodations to the naturalization process that can apply to certain ages, disabilities, and employments. For example, the continuous residency requirements are not required if you have qualifying service in the U.S. armed forces. Furthermore, the children of U.S. citizens can be eligible for naturalization if they were born outside the US. and continue to live outside its borders. Children may also be considered citizens by operation of law, permitting them to obtain citizenship without even having to submit an application to USCIS.
Brown Immigration Law can help you learn about your eligibility or whether or not you qualify for certain exemptions. Additionally, we have the resources and experience necessary to help you complete and submit all relevant documentation and can provide counsel and support at every stage of the application process. Becoming a naturalized citizen does not have to be stressful with our team of competent immigration attorneys in your corner.
Experience Award-Winning Counsel
There is plenty of fine print when proceeding through the naturalization process. Having an experienced and knowledgeable ally by your side can make the process much less stressful and time-consuming. The attorneys of Brown Immigration Law have been guiding clients through the naturalization process for decades. Along the way, we've been rated among the top 2.5% of all attorneys in Ohio Super Lawyers® Rising Stars ℠ and been given the highest AV® Rating by Martindale-Hubbell®. With our firm, you not only get experienced counsel, but you work directly with our Columbus natural citizenship lawyers from beginning to end.
To get the naturalization process started, dial (614) 698-1205 to speak with a Columbus immigration attorney at Brown Immigration Law.

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BSB return for their 20th anniversary, hoping the fan base still has the emotional bra-straps to be gently fumbled with.
If you can’t find some live music that will suit your taste this summer, you’re seriously not trying hard enough. Whether your interests run to rock, jazz, folk, world music, blues, hip hop or country, there are shows for you.
The Bell Centre was rocking Thursday night as the hockey version of the New Kids on the Block led the Canadiens to a 3-2 victory over the Florida Panthers in the team’s first exhibition game.
Richard Burnett takes you inside Montreal's pop-culture scene with his (not always) gay blog Pop Tart... »
Brendan Kelly on the local film and television scene. »
Words & Music keeps you posted on the good, the bad and the ugly in the world of music. »
It always seems to be film festival season »
Pat Donnelly on local theatre and book news. »


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The Daily Beast is reporting that a deal has been brokered between Congress and the administration concerning testimony in the Project Gunrunner scandal (and illegalities).
The head of the embattled federal agency that combats gun trafficking has agreed to talk with Senate investigators, a potentially important breakthrough as Congress tries to determine whether higher-ups in the Obama administration knew about a controversial sting that let assault weapons flow across the border into Mexico’s drug wars.
The testimony—expected next month from Kenneth Melson, the acting director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives—was brokered as part of a deal between Senate Judiciary Committee chairman Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) and the committee’s top Republican, Iowa’s Charles Grassley. Grassley and his fellow Republicans were given full access to ATF documents, Melson, and other key witnesses; and in return, Grassley agreed to release three Obama administration nominees he had been blocking, according to correspondence obtained by NEWSWEEK and THE DAILY BEAST.
Grassley had been fighting to get full access for months. He finally got it with a letter Leahy wrote to Attorney General Eric Holder requesting access for both his staff and Grassley’s investigators to the evidence and witnesses in the gun-sting investigation. In return, Grassley agreed to let proceed the nominations of Jim Cole to be deputy attorney general, Lisa Monaco to be assistant attorney general for national security, and Virginia Seitz to be head of the Office of Legal Counsel, the letter shows.
So in order to get access to investigate the various illegalities and corruption involved with Project Gunrunner, Senator Grassley had to agree to open the floor for nominations from the same adminstration who gave us Kenneth Melson at ATF and Eric Holder at Justice, and who wants to give us Andrew Traver at ATF, so that they can fill the ranks of the executive branch of government with more people who would presumably do more of the same kind of thing (note that David Codrea finds Traver’s fingerprints on Project Gunrunner). We simply cannot have any confidence at all in this administration’s nominees.
We’re pulling weeds in a very sick and dying garden, and the time has come for a complete overhaul as called for by the Beaufort Observer. They’re right. Sometimes an organization becomes so corrupt that it’s no longer effective simply to revamp it from within. It must be dismantled from without. This post by Vincent Cefalu seems to indicate a very ailing organization, with maladies that cannot be treated with a few medicines, even if those medicines include a new director. If that new director is Andrew Traver, we will have gone from bad to worse.
As we move forward with this investigation, the corruption will become ever more manifest, and the ATF should be expected to body slam whistleblowers and participants in its own demise. This all just gets worse and worse.
UPDATE: Make sure to check out what Congressman Issa says he found out on his recent trip to Mexico. This operation could never have succeeded, and the folks at ATF knew it, all the way to the top. Not only does the ATF not have any jurisdictional authority in Mexico, the Mexican authorities were intentionally uncooperative. The scandal deepens even further.

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Chestnut Penne with Mushrooms
- Yield 4 servings
Roast some extra chestnuts and you’ll be set to make these pasta classic.
- 1 pound penne pasta
- Salt, to taste
- 2 teaspoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 large portobello mushrooms, diced
- 1 cup chopped roasted and peeled chestnuts*
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
- 1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Cook pasta in boiling salted water about 8 minutes until tender but still al dente. Drain, rinse with cold water, drain and set aside.
- Heat butter and oil in a large nonstick saute pan over medium heat. Add mushrooms and saute 4 minutes until lightly browned. Add chestnuts and cooked pasta. Combine well and continue to saute 1 minute. Remove from heat and add parsley, parmesan, salt and pepper. Serve immediately.

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I have seen many references in this discussion room to GM's intake
manifold or gasket sealing failure ohe 60 degree engines.
My 81 year old mother has a '93 Gran Prix with a 3.1, which I've
posted about in here before. As you might guess, at her age she isn't
inclined to trade her car in favour of a newer model. She just wants to
keep what she's used to from here on out.
The car has performed remarkaly well in terms of never needing any
repairs, for about 11 years. However, it recently needed $1400 put into
the transmission, and about a year ago another $700 for some new
injectors and an ignition module, IIRC.
The car has about 130K miles and so I can't kick too much about the
transmission needing overhauled (a drum inside it developed a problem,
IIRC, and they just did a complete rebuild).
But I generally wouldn't expect a similar catatrophic failure with the
engine, since it's common for most of them last to 200,000 miles and
beyond. Hence, I would normally consider keeping this car since the
transmission has been redone and meanwhile the engine should still have
a lot of life in it -- EXCEPT for the fact that this is an engine design
with some kind of inherent sealing problem.
Also, I have noticed a vague smell of anti-freeze several times when I
enter her garage after she's een driving it, but see nothing visibly
wrong under the hood (so far).
1. What specifically is the sealing problem?
2. What engines, years?
3. Are there preventative repairs to be made before hand?
4. What is the typical result of the failure resulting from the
manifold sealing design flaw?
5. Any tell-tale signs that's about to happen?


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Now… Im a big fan of supplements and self-experimentation. Ive personally experimented with a ton of different supplements throughout my life, although only a handful have stuck with me. Given the raving reviews about Garcinia Cambogia, I got excited and decided to take a closer look at this supplement and the science behind it.
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Hamilton Township Public High Schools Summer Reading List Hamilton Township Public High Schools has their summer reading lists for incoming freshmen and sophomores up now, with links to the library catalog and eLibraryNJ’s e-book catalog copies.
Hamilton County primary and secondary students can receive homework assistance—in person, by phone, email, and the Internet—in an environment conducive to study and learning. The William Hueneke Homework Center is located in the Main Library. The Library provides free homework help library students in kindergarten through 8th grades at many of our homework libraries in the afternoons during help school year. Homework Helpers at these locations assist students with homework assignments and .
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Short Form Of Samuel Or Samantha
Dogs named Sam tend to be good-natured, loyal, loving, and resilient. This name is also associated with companionship.
Sam is a one-syllable dog name, making it short and snappy. Sam isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!
Sam is found in these categories:
- Sam ranks #400 with users of PupNames.com.
- Sam ranks #63 in the New York City Dog Name Database.
- Sam ranks #50 in the Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'.
Naming your dog Sam is certainly a thing, but it's one of the more niche choices out there according to our data.
Most popular breeds named Sam:
- Labrador Retriever
- German Shepherd
- Cocker Spaniel
- Golden Retriever
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- A cocker spaniel named Sam appeared in the comic book Family Circus by Bill Keane.
- A irish wolfhound named Sam appeared in the comic book Sam & Max by Steve Purcell.
- A parson russell terrier rough named Sam played a role in the movie It Happened on Fifth Avenue.
- A old english sheepdog named Sam played a role in the movie Cats & Dogs.
- A rough collie named Sam played a role in the movie Hondo.
- A sheepdog named Sam played a role in the movie A Sheep in the Deep.

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Having seen its WiMAX network go the way of Sony’s BetaMAX, Sprint has turned on its LTE network, known as Network Vision, in 15 cities in Georgia, Kansas, Missouri and Texas. The initial deployment covers users in the Atlanta, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City and San Antonio markets.
Sprint plans to launch additional LTE markets in the second half of 2012 with the completion of the nationwide network slated for the end of 2013. Along with the 4G rollout, Sprint promised the deployment of an “all-new enhanced” 3G network covering 250 million people across nation.
Neal Gompa of the Extreme Tech web site raises questions about whether Sprint’s Network Vision will produce 4G speeds because of backhaul and spectrum limitations (5 megahertz downlink and 5 megahertz uplink). But help is on the way. The carrier plans to use Clearwire’s 2500 MHz service, which will launch at 5,000 TD-LTE cell sites in June 2013, and it will deploy LTE on its 800 MHz (formerly iDEN) network in 2014.
“Nationwide, Sprint [has a] throughput cap, as well as a capacity cap. However, it can be partially defeated by building a denser infrastructure,” Gompa wrote. “Sprint is also likely using relatively poor backhaul compared to AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon Wireless. Deploying LTE without improving the backhaul will result in speeds that most people commonly associate with 3G. Indeed, it compares only slightly favorably to AT&T’s HSPA service.”
While Sprint grabbed the headlines with its LTE rollout, Verizon Wireless continued its full-on assault making its LTE network available in 33 additional markets in July.
Verizon Wireless’ July launches will bring its total number of markets covered to 337. The 33 additional markets include smaller cities, such as El Dorado/Magnolia and Russellville, Ark.; New London County, Conn.; Fort Pierce and Melbourne/Titusville, Fla.; and Columbus and Rome, Ga. The company said it is on track to cover more than 400 U.S. markets by the end of 2012.
Also in July, the company expanded its 4G coverage in 32 existing LTE markets, including Mobile, Ala.; Los Angeles, San Diego and San Francisco, Calif.; Washington, D.C.; and Fort Lauderdale, Miami and Sarasota/Bradenton, Fla.
Meanwhile, AT&T has added LTE service in several markets in 2012 and is now live in 47, reaching more than 260 million people.
“AT&T might be playing catch-up with Verizon, but with more than 40 cities either covered or soon to be active, it’s clear that AT&T’s taking it seriously,” wrote Jamie Keene in The Verge.
In July, AT&T turned on its LTE network in Buffalo; Burlington, N.C.; Corpus Christi, Texas; Gainsville, Ga.; Winston-Salem and Greensboro, N.C., Wichita, Kan. June brought LTE service to Nashville and Lawrenceburg, Tenn. In March, AT&T announced its LTE service plans scheduled for April, May and into the early summer to several markets, including Cleveland, Akron and Canton, Ohio; Naples, Fla.; Bloomington, Lafayette and Muncie, Ind.; Baton Rouge and New Orleans, La.; St. Louis, Mo.; Bryan-College Station, Texas; and Staten Island in New York City.
T-Mobile, which is in the early stages of equipping its towers with LTE equipment, launched HSPA+ (what it calls 4G) in Abilene, Amarillo, Odessa, and Victoria, Tex; Bakersfield, CA; Eau Claire, Wis.; Joplin and St. Joseph, Mo., in March and now covers. 220 million people in 229 markets with the technology that has theoretical download speeds of 42 mbps
T-Mobile’s latest ad does a nice job of educating the public about wireless infrastructure, showing its spokes-model Carly Foulkes riding her Ducati motorcycle past several of the carrier’s more than 35,000 cell towers.
“The great news for our customers is that we’re continually making the T-Mobile 4G experience faster and more dependable as we modernize the network in 2012 – improving signal strength, in-building coverage and device choice – and prepare to launch LTE next year,” Neville Ray, chief technology officer, wrote in his blog. “Our new ‘towers’ ad is just another way we’re letting our customers know they’re covered by T-Mobile’s 4G network.”


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Offering customers something compelling in a highly competitive market is an ever-evolving challenge. Forcing mobile operators to look beyond the standard bundling of products and services.
Utelly is here to help. We have partnered with a number of mobile operators to build Entertainment Applications on top of our Content Discovery API. This has enabled partners to drive brand loyalty and optionality in exploring new revenue streams.


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'Oh! but what about that oarsman in Coponius's
you say, 'didn't he truly foretell what afterwards came to pass? ' He did indeed, and the very
things that all of us at the time feared would happen.
For news was coming to us that the armies of Caesar
and Pompey were facing each other in Thessaly. We
thought that Caesar's troops had more reckless
courage because they were fighting against their
country and greater strength because of their long
military training. Besides there was not one of us
who did not dread the outcome of the battle, but
our apprehension was not openly shown and was such
as not to be discreditable to men of strong character.
As for that Greek sailor, is it strange if, in the
extremity of his fear, he, as most people do in such
cases, lost his courage, reason, and self-control? In
his mental excitement and aberration, he merely
stated that things would occur, which, when he
was himself, he feared would come to pass. In
heaven's name, pray tell me, then, which you think
was more likely to have had the power to interpret
the decrees of the immortal gods—that crazy sailor,
or someone of our party then on the ground-Cato,
Coponius or I?

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Asked why he was in Britain, a US serviceman, fighting the war in the skies over Germany with the US 8th Air Force quipped, 'We're here to win the war for you'. The men of the US 8th AF dropped more bombs on Germany and Italy than any other air force, with most of their raids being in daylight. Martin Bowman has spent much of the past two decades recording the memories of hundreds of American airmen who came to Britain to fight the Germans and Italians. Giving a unique insight into both combat missions and life back at base, he has managed to compile a fascinating oral history of the war through the words of the men who took it direct to the heart of both Germany and Italy, men who risked their lives daily in the search for freedom for occupied Europe. A fascinating history from the voices of the American airmen who flew daily from bases in East Anglia to the heart of Germany.
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If you're finding it hard to explain self-funding to your employees and colleagues, a good place to start can be sharing this fact: 59 percent of U.S. employees in the private sector already receive benefits through a self-funded health plan.
Month: August 2014 Blogs
Health care spending is projected to increase by 6.8 percent in 2015, according to a recent article produced by Modern Healthcare. The analysis was done by PwC's Health Research Institute where they surveyed more than 1,000 employers from 35 different industries that in total provide health care coverage to approximately 93 million people.
On Tuesday, July 15, Cheryl DeMars testified in front of the U.S. Senate Finance Committee hearing titled "Chronic Illness: Addressing Patients' Unmet Needs."


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E-cadastre is an online platform that provides access to the cadastral information of various real estate properties in Russia. One such property is identified by the number 03:09:240141:2.
What is E-cadastre?
E-cadastre is an initiative launched by the Russian government to facilitate the management and transparent access to cadastral data. It provides online services related to land and real estate properties. The platform allows users to search for and obtain information about the legal, technical, and other relevant details of a specific property.
Overview of 03:09:240141:2
The cadastral number 03:09:240141:2 identifies a specific property in the E-cadastre database. This property has undergone the cadastral registration process, which involves determining and documenting its boundaries, type, permitted use, and other essential information. By accessing the information related to 03:09:240141:2, users can obtain a comprehensive understanding of the property and its legal status.
Importance of Cadastral Information
Cadastral information plays a crucial role in several real estate-related activities. It is often required for land transactions, property development projects, land-use planning, and property tax assessment. Access to accurate and up-to-date cadastral data is essential for making informed decisions and ensuring legal compliance.
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To access the information related to the property with cadastral number 03:09:240141:2 on E-cadastre, follow these steps:
- Visit the official website of E-cadastre: e-cadastre.ru.
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- Click on the search button.
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E-cadastre provides an efficient and transparent way to access cadastral information for properties in Russia. By utilizing the platform, users can easily obtain comprehensive details about specific properties, such as the one identified by the cadastral number 03:09:240141:2. Access to accurate and up-to-date cadastral data is crucial for various real estate activities and ensures informed decision-making.
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@BFerrelli is a Knicks fan and one of Stoudemire's 675,000 followers on the microblogging network. Stoudemire is a high-profile free agent who joined the Knicks in 2010 before battling injuries and hurting his hand in a one-sided fight with a fire extinguisher's glass case near the end of this most recent disappointing Knicks season.
After Stoudemire tweeted about a Saturday morning workout, @BFerrelli responded with this message:
About two hours later @BFerrelli posted this tweet, which included a screenshot of an apparent direct message from Stoudemire berating the fan with a gay slur and telling him, "I don't have to do anything." Because @BFerrelli follows Stoudemire but Stoudemire does not follow him, @BFerrelli would not have been able to respond to the message privately if he'd chosen to do so.
The tweet went mini-viral in sports media circles over the weekend and on Monday Newsday quoted an NBA spokesperson as saying it "will be reviewed" by the league.
The episode is interesting for a couple of reasons beyond its obvious trainwreck appeal.
First, there have been some high-profile recent incidents of American athletes receiving death threats from fans. San Francisco 49er Kyle Williams did in January, as did Los Angeles Laker Steve Blake in May. But Stoudemire's direct message shows that athletes, too, can be held accountable for ugly social media behavior — even when they think it's private.
Second, Stoudemire's message shows that at least some athletes really do read and pay attention to all the stuff that's mentioned about them in the Twittersphere — and they have reason to be sensitive. Stoudemire's direct message to @BFerrelli may have been a huge overreaction, but this heinous message from a fan that he retweeted the next day shows exemplifies why he (and other athletes) may be worn down by the peanut gallery on Twitter.
As for Stoudemire's review by the NBA, what his punishment will be is not yet clear. He hasn't formally admitted to sending the message in question, but subsequent tweets and direct messages between him and @BFerrelli essentially confirm its veracity. Lakers star Kobe Bryant was fined $100,000 by the league in April after calling a ref a gay slur during a game, and Jaokim Noah of the Chicago Bulls was ticketed for $50,000 after directing a gay slur at a fan behind his team's bench.
What do you think Stoudemire's punishment should be? Do you think using such language via a Twitter DM rather than in person makes the offense any more or less severe? Share you opinion in the comments.
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How often do you and your pet visit your San Jose veterinarian ? You might think you only need to visit the vet when your pet is sick, but this is not true! Regular pet wellness exams are essential for making sure your pet is in good health and you are providing the right care. Scheduling regular pet wellness exams can help with:
Detecting Problems Early
One of the most important reasons to visit the vet is being able to detect any health problems as early as possible. Pet wellness exams are similar to physicals for humans: they follow a list of checkup guidelines to check for common problems before they may be noticeable to pets and their owners. Visiting the vet regularly will make it easier to spot health problems early, allowing for faster and potentially more effective treatment.
Evaluating Diet and Exercise
Your veterinarian will also be able to evaluate your petâs diet and exercise habits during wellness exams. Petsâ needs change as they get older, which means the type and amount of food you gave your pet when she was younger might not be the best option for her now. This is also true for your petâs fitness needs. Wellness exams give your veterinarian an opportunity to suggest diet and exercise changes that can benefit your pet.
Answering Your Questions
You can always do internet research to find insight into questions you have regarding your petâs healthâbut this information can only take you so far! Pet wellness exams provide a wonderful opportunity to ask the vet whatever questions you have regarding your petâs health. This will let you become the best pet owner possible.
Socializing Your Pet
Regular trips to the pet hospital can also help socialize your pet! Letting your pet spend time with other people and other animals can teach your pet how to act properly. Regular pet wellness exams will give your pet more time around other pets and other people.


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The Leadership for Social Change (LSC) Fellows Program seeks students who want to combine their field of study with their calling and sense of social responsibility.
The four main pillars of the program are:
> Leadership development in a changing world
> Skill building for social change
> Community involvement as condition for effective action
> Interdisciplinary and experiential learning
Launching in the fall of 2017, the LSC is a new program whose participants will form a learning community that will actively explore promoting positive social change and the common good as it relates to personal calling and vocational goals. Key questions the community will consider together:
> How do leaders for social change nurture human potential, moral imagination, and common purpose?
> What new models of leadership, organization, and collaboration help to address the social concerns of the 21st century?
> What can we learn from Catholic social tradition, a commitment to community and active citizenship, and key leaders for social change who work or have worked for a more just world?
> What is the intersection between the work of societal transformation, my personal process of leadership development, and my vocational goals and desires?
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Any party that wins the upcoming election in New Zealand awaits a serious responsibility in addressing the rising concerns on soaring electricity prices.
The impact of rising power bills has provoked a debate on ending the mystery in the methods of pricing. There has been a 12.1 per cent increase in the power prices in three years, reported NZ Herald.
The statistics available with New Zealand's consumers price index shows that this power price hike outstrips the cumulative rise in the average wage (7.7 per cent) and general inflation (3.3 per cent) over the same three-year period.
But ruling and opposition politicos differ on how to rein in the prices -- competition or regulation. The national government of John Key brought reforms to the power sector to make the supply side more competitive since 2010. This had some profound effect.
Labour For Price Reduction
Labour and the Greens allege a structural rip-off in the wholesale power-pricing methods. They wanted a plan to scrap the wholesale electricity market set up in the 1990s. Both parties wanted a single buyer like New Zealand Power to be the media between generators and electricity retailers.
They wanted an entity like NZ Power to be empowered to decide which power stations would run when and how much they would be paid for their electricity. The pricing must be based on fuel costs with a fair return on the cost of generating assets.
Any new generating capacity must be commissioned through a competitive tender process. In short, they are asking a central planning with the capital risk forced on the private investors saving the taxpayers.
The power companies claim that most of the recent rises in power bills do not reflect the cost of energy but are charges for getting the power to the national grid. Billions of dollars are spent on upgrading it, alongside the local line networks.
These are monopolies whose charges are regulated by the Commerce Commission and not affected by any changes in the wholesale electricity market.
Meanwhile, a PwC report, Utility of the future - a New Zealand Context, has expressed the aspirations of electricity consumers in New Zealand who want more control over their supply, service standards and costs.

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Analysis of the Factors Affecting Infant Birth Weight in a Neonatal Care Unit in RSD Dr. Soebandi Jember
Infant birth weight is an important indicator of a child's vulnerability to the risk of illness in childhood. Infant birth weight is very closely related to the health and survival of newborns. Low birth weight (LBW) is a major cause of death in newborns. Therefore the identification of the factors that contribute to infant birth weight is very important to be able to reduce the risk factors and promote care in all stages of pregnancy. The purpose of this study was to explore the factors that influence infant birth weight in a neonatal care unit. This study used an observational analysis with a cross-sectional approach. The sample consisted of 92 respondents. The sampling technique used was simple random sampling. The variables in this study were antenatal care (ANC) history, complications in the pregnancy, birth method and infant birth weight. The data was collected using a structured questionnaire and analyzed using logistic regression. The results showed that (1) history of antenatal care (ANC) ≥ 4 times (OR 3,4) and complications in the pregnancy (OR 4.0) have a significant effect on the infant's birth weight and (2) the birth method has no significant effect concerning the infant’s birth weight. The antenatal care (ANC) history factors and complications in the pregnancy are logically adequate at explaining the affect o an infant's birth weight in the neonatal care unit. Health workers are expected to be able to apply an infant birth weight prediction model to provide early warnings about situations where there are difficulties or complications. They should conduct immediate management with appropriate therapy to anticipate the LBW events that will occur.

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California Insurance Commissioner Steve Poizner is seeking $12.6 million in fines and penalties against health insurer Blue Shield for violations regarding healthcare rescissions and irresponsible claims processing.
The commissioner’s actions follow a market conduct exam of Blue Shield by the California Department of Insurance that revealed more than 1,200 violations of the law, half of which were related to improper rescissions. The exam, which gathered data from 2004 and 2005, uncovered what CDI called “alarming practices” at the health insurer.
“Blue Shield committed serious violations that completely undermine the public trust in our healthcare delivery system,” Poizner said. “Rescissions can be devastating to sick patients. Let this be a message to all health insurers that we will not tolerate irresponsible rescissions and shoddy claims handling. We will target this behavior on an industry-wide basis and continue to take appropriate action as needed.”
Other issues uncovered include:
*Failure to pay claims on a timely basis;
*Failure to provide required information when denying a claim;
*Failure to complete medical underwriting upon receipt of the application;
*Failure to attach the application to the contract;
*Failure to pay interest on a claims where required;
*Mishandling of member appeals;
*Inaccurate or incomplete Explanations of Benefits provided to claimants;
*Requests for information not necessary to handle the claim;
*Requests for information already in the company’s possession;
*Lack of documentation in the claims files regarding the investigation; and
*Reference to ERISA standards when not applicable.
As a result of the market conduct exam, Blue Shield has agreed to improve its claims processing services, as well as enhance training of its representatives. In addition to the $12.6 million fine sought by the Commissioner, Blue Shield has refunded $1 million in claims at CDI’s request.
A copy of the market conduct exam can be found at www.insurance.ca.gov.
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We are so excited to welcome the Van Go! Bus to Rolling Acres Elementary School! The Van Go! bus is a traveling exhibit that comes directly to your school and shows work that portrays a different theme each year.
It's a great way for students who would never get the chance to visit a museum to have an up close experience with live art.
Here is the link to the current exhibition, Pennsylvania Proud: Artists in Pennsylvania:
...For those of you that missed the exhibition, here's a quick video (and some photos) I took between groups on the bus today!
Hi! I just learned about the VanGo bus tonight from my art students. Very cool! I've been brainstorming an art bus of my very own to travel around to local schools since many art departments are being cut back. I'm an unemployed art teacher myself and always looking for ways to stay connected to art education. Thanks for sharing!ReplyDelete


Designing Food Voucher Programs to Reduce Disparities in Healthy Diets
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Improving diets through increased food and vegetable (F&V) consumption significantly reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). Programs increasing the accessibility and affordability of F&Vs among low-income Americans have been hindered by the food consumption cycle associated with poverty: the tendency to over-consume calories shortly after receiving funds at the beginning of each month, draining the budget for F&V purchases, or for all food purchases, by month's end. An emerging theory about dietary behavior suggests that providing funds for food in smaller installments distributed throughout the month will smooth the consumption cycle and improve healthy eating—counteracting the tendency to respond to lump sum, once-monthly funding installments by purchasing calorie-dense foods immediately after funds are received. The theory also suggests that funds targeted toward specific healthy foods (e.g., F&Vs) will improve diets more than untargeted funds, despite the inconvenience of utilizing targeted funds. We will rigorously test both hypotheses in a real-world setting by comparing alternative approaches for delivering food purchasing vouchers. We have established and tested the infrastructure to provide vouchers accepted by numerous food sellers (e.g., supermarkets, corner shops) in low-income neighborhoods. Leveraging this infrastructure, we will conduct a randomized trial with a two-by-two factorial design, comparing $20 of vouchers valid for one month to four $5 vouchers each valid for a sequential week of the month (lump sum versus distributed funding), and comparing vouchers restricted to F&V purchases to vouchers redeemable for any food (targeted versus untargeted funding). Low-income adults (N=288) recruited through our community partners will be randomized to one of four 6-month interventions: monthly targeted, monthly untargeted, weekly targeted, or weekly untargeted vouchers. Participants will be assessed through efficient verbal 24-hour dietary recalls validated among low-literacy populations, to determine daily consumption of F&Vs and metrics of overall dietary quality at months 0, 6 and 12 (6 months after vouchers end). Additional surveys will identify moderators and mediators of dietary improvement.


Granny flat rules relaxed to tackle housing crisis
Western Australia is scrapping rules around the building of granny flats in suburban back yards as it wrestles with a chronic housing crisis characterised by a lack of supply and skyrocketing rents.
Western Australia has taken a major step towards tackling the housing crisis that is wreaking havoc across the country.
The state is scrapping rules around the building of granny flats in suburban back yards as it tries to increase urban density, slow urban sprawl and bring more housing stock to the city with the country’s lowest vacancy rate among state capitals.
The relaxed amendments to Residential Design Codes (R-Codes) will boost housing supply by removing the minimum lot size requirements for an ancillary dwelling, commonly known as a granny flat.
The alternative housing type will no longer require council planning approval and can be constructed on any property lot size. The new dwellings will need to meet setback requirements and must not exceed 70 square metres.
WA Planning Minister John Carey said the reforms complement the Roger Cook Government's $2.6 billion investment in housing and homelessness measures, which includes funding to deliver 4,000 new social homes.
“Granny flats can be an affordable, efficient and suitable housing option, including for rental properties and elderly family members seeking to downsize and remain in the community they love.
“By removing the minimum lot size for compliant ancillary dwellings, and allowing grouped dwellings to have ancillary dwellings, the Cook Government is further streamlining planning processes and cutting unnecessary red tape to open up more opportunities for new housing.”
Granny flat demand expected to rise
Approvals have previously taken several months, depending on the council. A building permit from the council to ensure the construction is safe will still be required under the new regimen, which takes a maximum of 10 business days.
The new regulations, announced Tuesday (30 January), would likely to heat up a granny flat market that was already in overdrive due to the rental and housing crisis, according to Steve Nicholls, General Manager, Classic Granny Flats.
“The low housing availability along with the high cost of purchasing established homes in WA, combined with two to three year new build timeframes and the as well as the huge increase in the price of rentals in WA has already intensified demand for granny flats,” Mr Nicholls told API Magazine.
“We can complete a new granny flat from purchase to completion from about 6 to 9 months on average at a fraction of the cost of a new home.”
The dwellings were also a source of income for investors, he said.
“Investors are making the most of the high rental returns from granny flats and have become a large proportion of our customers, whereas previously they were family buyers accommodating relatives.
“Many investors from the east coast are purchasing suitable properties in WA, adding a granny flat and doubling their rental income streams.”
In most cases, the new dwellings will not be required to provide a parking bay, except for those in some densities and proposed in locations where a car is more likely to be needed due to distance from public transport.
The changes to parking regulations will open up more of the lot for either dwelling space or garden space.
The amended State Planning Policy 7.3 will be released in mid-March 2024 and will become operational by mid-April 2024.
The changes to the granny flat rules come as the Government finalises new Medium Density Codes that will take effect at the same time. The codes are designed to improve neighbourhoods and ensure tree canopy.
Single homes in areas coded R40 and below will be exempt from the new standards.
The latest raft of WA State Government planning reforms was welcomed by the Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA WA).
“Western Australia is in the midst of a housing crisis and there is not enough stock on the market or available to rent, to meet rising demand,” UDIA WA’s CEO, Tanya Steinbeck, said.
“Unnecessary red tape and delays in the planning approvals process just exacerbates the already dire situation we find ourselves in, and we are glad to see the State Government focused on streamlining processes and facilitating the delivery of more quality housing choice to the market,” Ms Steinbeck said.
Ms Steinbeck stressed the importance of Tuesday’s amendments to the draft Medium Density Code.
“Confirming that single homes in areas coded R40 and below will not be subject to the new Code is welcomed by industry and will ensure that some of the most popular new housing products on the market will be maintained to benefit buyers,” Ms Steinbeck said.
“A single home on a 10.5 metre frontage with a double garage is an extremely popular product across a range of areas,” Ms Steinbeck said. “This product would have been regulated out if the amendment to the draft Codes hadn’t been made.”
“We are pleased that the State Government and the Minister have heeded our calls and removed R40 and R30 homes from the new Code,” Ms Steinbeck said.


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The Hendersonville Visitor Center completely sold out of eclipse glasses last Wednesday and is not expecting another shipment.
Hendersonville commemorative eclipse t-shirts are available for sale at the Visitor Center, 201 South Main Street. The price of the shirts is $15 for youth sizes through adult x-large and 2x are $16 http://www.visithendersonvillenc.org/latest-news/hendersonville-eclipse-information
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Where can I watch the eclipse in Henderson County?
Historic Courthouse Square – eclipse viewing on Main Street, begins at 2pm – free eclipse viewing glasses will be handed out while they last – open to the public
Henderson County Public Library – 1-3 pm – free viewing glasses available between 1pm and 2pm (while supplies last) – NASA live feed in Kaplan Auditorium, viewing on field behind library
Solar Eclipse and Moon Pie Wine Sipping Party – Saint Paul Mountain Vineyards – Noon-5pm – enjoy viewing the eclipse with a glass of local wine and a Moon Pie
Good public viewing locations: The Park at Flat Rock, Mills River Park, Fletcher Community Park, Jackson Park, Westfeldt Park, East Flat Rock Park
Except Delays in Popular Viewing Areas
With an influx of visitors expected for the solar eclipse on August 21, U.S. Forest Service staff remind visitors to keep the forests clean and safe. Plan ahead and prepare for the eclipse weekend, August 18 to 21. Recreation sites on the Nantahala and Pisgah National Forests are expected to be at full capacity for the eclipse so have alternative plans if needed. https://www.facebook.com/nfsnc
The Blue Ridge Parkway expects throngs of people looking up at the sky for a once-in-a-lifetime view on Monday, August 21st. From around 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., a total solar eclipse will cross much of the southern section of Parkway. For updates go to: https://twitter.com/BlueRidgeNPS…
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By: Ivonne J. Hernandez
In a letter to Mme Tholin-Bost, dated October 22, 1851, St. Peter Julian Eymard writes:
St. Peter Julian wrote about this “universal indifference taking hold of many Catholics” back in 1851, which he described as happening “in a frightening way”. I wonder what words he would choose to describe the level of indifference we see today. Yet, as tempting as it is for me to look out and see how “other people” are suffering from this indifference, the call is always to look within. Is there any part of me that has grown numb to the suffering of another? Is there any part of me that is choosing not to love?
Once I heard someone say that they were not going to visit a loved one who was dying because they didn’t want to remember them that way. They didn’t want to deal with the reality of suffering, the reality of death. Visiting the sick is a challenging act of mercy. It requires something of us. When you truly look in the eyes of someone when they are suffering, you cannot be indifferent. Once you open your eyes and look with love, their suffering becomes yours. “Of you my heart has spoken, Seek his face. It is your face, O Lord, that I seek; hide not your face from me” (Psalm 26:8-9). He does not hide His face from us, it is us who choose to turn away when that looks brings us pain.
We are in the season of Lent, a time when we are invited to be transformed, to change. Fasting, prayer, and almsgiving awaken our dulled senses to the reality around us, lifting the veil of indifference that keeps us separate from one another. When we first hear that the remedy for the universal indifference is love for Jesus Eucharistic, some might wonder how this might be. What does receiving the Eucharist or spending time in Eucharistic Adoration have to do with caring for the suffering or tending to the poor? Everything! When you fall in love with Jesus in the Eucharist, you will then recognize Him anywhere, especially in the face of the poor, the suffering, the lonely. These are the faces that most resemble Him while hanging on the Cross. It is when we look in those eyes that we hear Him say, “Turn to me and be safe, …for I am God; there is no other!” (Isaiah 45:22). When we look with love into the eyes of suffering, His face might be disfigured, but “faith will tell us Christ is present when our human senses fail” (Tantum Ergo).
Love always seeks to give itself, and Jesus is the great multiplier. An hour adoring Him in the chapel will be multiplied into many hours serving Him in the world. It is then that the fire that He kindled in our hearts will spread and “enkindle the whole world” (Luke 12:49). So let us take this opportunity of grace to look honestly and ask which parts of our hearts have grown cold and need kindling. And then let us turn…turn to Him and listen… “Listen to Him” (Mark 9:7). “My sheep hear my voice; I know them, and they follow me” (John 10:27).
There is a phrase my mother always says at the end of a difficult day: “Tomorrow will be another day.” She said that to me last night. Yesterday was one of those days when you feel like you’ve been bopped around nonstop, when you feel like your strength and your sanity are hanging on by a very thin thread. It was one of those days when you’ve been praying nonstop, yet you do not know if you have been heard. And then the day comes to an end, and you hear your mother say… "tomorrow will be another day" …sigh …and you allow yourself to exhale…
“Do not worry about tomorrow; tomorrow will take care of itself. Sufficient for a day is its own evil” (Matthew 6:34). “My grace is sufficient for you, for power is made perfect in weakness” (2 Corinthians 12:9).
Sufficient…enough…His grace is enough for me. His grace is enough to deal with today’s evil, but not yet for tomorrow’s. When we worry about tomorrow, we are biting more than we can chew. When we try to run ahead of grace, when we try to do it on our own, sooner or later, we will always fall. But sometimes we will catch ourselves and will notice the small thin thread we are holding on to. And then we look closer, and we realize it is Him who is holding on to us. “Even there your hand guides me, your right hand holds me fast” (Psalm 139:10). It is then we remember…that thin thread of grace is enough. It’s the hem of His garment, “the tassel on his cloak” (Matthew 9:21). “Jesus turned around and saw her, and said, 'Courage daughter! Your faith has saved you'” (v.22).
Jesus saw her…just as He sees each one of us. He sees our efforts and our failures; He sees our perseverance; He sees our faith and our love. At the end of the day I allow myself to exhale because if there is another day, I can also trust there will be another breath. As the breath leaves my lungs I surrender, and without words my soul joins the Church as she sings each night the Nunc Dimittis, the Song of Simeon (Luke 2:29-32):
“Lord, now you let your servant go in peace; your word has been fulfilled. My own eyes have seen the salvation which you have prepared in the sight of every people: A light to reveal you to the nations and the glory of your people Israel.”
I’ve always found this prayer to be a balm for my weary soul. Just like the words from my mother, they carry within them the gift of hope… hope for a new day, hope in God. This is the mark of a Christian, for can you imagine a Christian without hope? Whether we see it here on earth or we see it from Heaven above… Tomorrow will be another day, and we trust tomorrow is also covered in God’s love.
The other day I was listening to a podcast with my headphones as I walked into the kitchen to grab a drink. My husband started talking to me, but I didn’t hear him. After I noticed his flailing arms signaling to me, I paused the podcast and removed my headphones. He couldn’t see the ear pods hidden behind my long hair and grew concerned over why I was ignoring him. Imagine if I hadn’t seen his attempts to grab my attention and had gone back to the bedroom… I might have never known he was trying to talk to me. How often do we do that with God? How often are we listening to everyone and everything while not even noticing Him trying to talk to us?
Anyone who has been married for a while knows that it is often the little recurring everyday annoyances that make marriage challenging. Family life presents us with constant opportunities to practice the virtues of patience, kindness, and humility; it is truly a school for souls. And in this school, as well as in any other school, we tend to overcomplicate things and lose sight of the simple truth.
“You have been told, O mortal, what is good, and what the LORD requires of you: Only to do justice and to love goodness, and to walk humbly with your God.” (Micah 6:8)
Only… that means no less, no more. Simple, right? That is always the way it is with God. We are the ones who complicate things. In our efforts to justify our behavior, to accommodate our will, we twist and turn the truth until we are so tied up in knots that we can not tell which direction is up.
In the footnote for this Scripture passage (NABRE) we read:
So yes, this is simple, but it is not easy. We can only do what is required of us when we “walk humbly” with God, when we listen carefully to the revealed will of God. Humility is tied to listening; it tells us which way is up. We are down; God is up. He knows what is best. And He reveals His will to us… if we only listen.
I was thinking of the example of the Holy Family and how they listened to God. We know we have in Mary an example of perfect humility, of perfect receptivity to the will of God. There was no obstacle between her and the message of the angel. And, as much as I want to be like her, I know there are still many obstacles in my heart that make it difficult sometimes for me to listen. So I also look at Joseph, who had his own plans for how to solve a difficult situation. God waited until he was asleep to speak to him. I don’t think it is a coincidence that in times of worry and anxiety the first thing to go is a good night’s sleep.
“It is in vain for you to rise early and put off your rest at night, To eat bread earned by hard toil—all this God gives to his beloved in sleep.” (Psalm 127:2)
What if instead of trying to find a solution to every problem on my own I would give Jesus my burdens and let Him be my God? What would happen if I shut down the noise of the world and open my ears to Him? Perhaps I would find it easier to “do justice and to love goodness, and to walk humbly with my God”.
The first few days after the birth of a child can be a trying time for the mother. The physical toll from the birth itself is compounded by lack of sleep and the needs of others in her care. The circumstances surrounding the birth of each of my three boys were different, but my favorite memories with each of them were those quiet times in the middle of the night when it was just the two of us. The rhythmic squeak of the rocking chair provided a backdrop as I hummed a lullaby and breathed in the sweet new baby smell of his head. In the middle of the hectic stressful post birth period, time stood still. It was as if God knew that I needed that time, in the silence, to ponder and take in the miracle in my arms.
We find ourselves within the octave of Christmas, an eight-day celebration of the Solemnity of Christmas. It is as if time stands still. As the commotion of the world goes on all around us, the Church invites us to quiet down and ponder on the miracle in front of us, God Incarnate, the Babe in the manger. The baby has been born and St. Joseph sleeps after the long journey. The shepherds and Magi are on their way and the crowds will soon press in, trying to see the King. We are invited to open our eyes to the invisible reality “hidden from the wise and the learned” (Mt 11:26), and to see how much God loves each one of us. Mary is inviting us to sit with her and adore the Babe.
Christmas is not over, it’s only just begun. God knows that we live in a fallen, hectic, sometimes crazy world, and that we need a little extra time to take everything in. If your house has been busy with guests, or if you are just exhausted from all the preparations and celebrations, open your ears to the invitation to be still. Maybe you can wake up a little earlier than the rest of the household and let the silence outside give way to the silence within. Those moments before everyone wakes up can be like those precious moments before the shepherds arrive. Accept the invitation to this intimate moment with Mary and the Babe. Ask Mary to place the Baby in your arms, and to be right there with you to make sure He is safe. Ask her to teach you how to hold and ponder all these things in your heart. (Lk 2:19)
As we lit our little Advent wreath at home each night this week during our family prayer time, we all wondered if that first candle is big enough to last until Christmas. A little debate ensued, with everyone pitching in suggestions…one person said we should only light it on Sundays, then it would definitely last. Another suggested we turn on a different purple candle each night, so we give that one little candle a break. I didn’t like either of those solutions. For those not familiar with Advent wreaths, they have four candles, each representing one of the four weeks of Advent. The four candles traditionally represent hope, faith, joy, and peace. Each Sunday of Advent, one more candle is lit. The light gets brighter and brighter as we approach the birth of Jesus, who is the Light of the world. So, the way I see it, the first candle of Advent, the one that symbolizes hope, needs to be lit every night, and it needs to last all the way until Christmas. I “suggested” (mom’s suggestions carry a lot of weight around here) we should try lighting it only for the last part of the prayer, when we are sharing our intentions and prayer requests. Maybe we can make it last by lighting it up for a shorter time each night. I am not sure how that will work out; we’ll have to wait to find out.
I find it interesting that the candle that is in danger of extinction is the Light of Hope. As I was pondering about this, the lyrics from one of my favorite Advent hymns, Night of Silence, by Daniel Kantor came to mind:
“Cold are the people, Winter of life, We tremble in shadows this cold endless night, Frozen in the snow lie roses sleeping, Flowers that will echo the sunrise, Fire of hope is our only warmth, Weary, its flame will be dying soon.”
This song has always tugged at the strings of my heart. There is a great truth here. When I look at the world, with all the chaos, confusion, all the sin and darkness, I see hearts weary, running out of hope. Hope… Isn’t that what everyone needs? Isn’t that what we have to ensure we don’t run out of?
The first night we lit the Advent candle, it burned faster than the second night. The difference was that the second night we turned the ceiling fan off. We noticed that when the flame was still and calm, it burned slower and lasted longer. Hearts weary with the storms of life needs to be tended to gently. We must provide shelter from the wind, and then share a little hope. A simple word of encouragement, a smile, a kind gesture… these are concrete things we can do for each other always, but especially during Advent, a time of year when many do struggle with loneliness, when many begin to lose hope. “Whom shall I send?” (Isaiah 6:8). “Here is my servant whom I uphold, my chosen one with whom I am pleased. …a dimly burning wick he will not quench” (42:1,3).
But what can we do this if our own flame is weary? We must first kindle the fire of love in our own hearts. “Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of us Your faithful and kindle in us the fire of Your love. Send forth Your Spirit and we shall be created. And You shall renew the face of the earth.” We need grace. We need the Sacraments. We need the Eucharist. We need prayer. We need to avail ourselves of every single opportunity to flame that fire. Much is at stake… the world needs our hope.
With each new candle of Advent, we pray for an increase in hope, faith, joy, and peace. These gifts we are given, as grace, are not just for us. They are meant to build us up, to strengthen us, so we can encourage one another, so we can build each other up. “For all of you are children of the light and children of the day. We are not of the night or of darkness. Therefore, let us not sleep as the rest do, but let us stay alert and sober… But since we are of the day, let us be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love and the helmet that is hope for salvation… Therefore, encourage one another and build one another up, as indeed you do” (1 Thessalonians 5:5-6,8,11).
The Candle of Hope in the Advent wreath needs to last only until Christmas. After that day we don’t need it anymore, for we will have the fulfillment of what we are hoping for, the birth of Our Savior, Emmanuel…God with us. The light of Hope in each of our hearts needs to last until He returns. “I have come to set the earth on fire, and how I wish it were already blazing!” (Luke 12:49).
So I am still wondering, will the candle on our wreath last until Christmas? … one can only hope.
I don’t know about you, but I’ve been feeling pretty tired lately, more than tired… depleted. Dealing with physical tiredness is something I am used to; in learning to manage my CMT (Charcot-Marie-Tooth), I have come to learn my physical limits and how to work around them. I know I need more rest than most people, and I am ok with that. But the mental and spiritual strain I’ve experienced this year is constantly testing my limits, and I’m having to learn, and accept, what those are. I am having to learn to spend more time in silence, more time in prayer. And while it can be tempting for us to try to separate our physical and mental needs from our spiritual needs, we are wholly human; one area will always affect the other. Our worries make us weary; the solution to this is rest.
“Jesus told his disciples a parable about the necessity for them to pray always without becoming weary” (Luke 18:1). What happens when we allow ourselves to become weary? We can start to lose hope, and this is a danger we must avoid. A feeling of weariness lets us know that something is off, and that balance needs to be restored. This restoration is a passive kind of work. When our bodies need healing, what is required of us is to give the body what it needs and let it do its work. This is not easy. Ask anyone who has been on an extended bedrest; sometimes the hardest thing we are asked to do is rest. But our bodies are not meant to work without ceasing. Our need for rest is clearly displayed in the work of Creation when God rested on the seventh day. “Remember the sabbath day—keep it holy” (Exodus 20:8). It is interesting to note, however, that what God commands us to do on this day of rest is pray. This is also not easy. While rest from our physical or mental labors means taking a break from the work, this is different in our life of prayer, where resting is the actual work.
The dictionary defines weary as “feeling or showing tiredness, especially as a result of excessive exertion or lack of sleep”. In our prayer, we experience this “excessive exertion” when we try to do the work of God ourselves. Think about it, God would not ask us to do something beyond our ability. He would not ask us to “pray always” if this depended on our limited human capacities. It is when we are faced with our limits that we can surrender to his infiniteness. It is in our poverty, that we realize we need a Savior. “In the same way, the Spirit too comes to the aid of our weakness; for we do not know how to pray as we ought, but the Spirit itself intercedes with inexpressible groanings” (Romans 8:26). The only way we can pray always, without becoming weary, is when we allow ourselves to enter into His rest.
“Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am meek and humble of heart; and you will find rest for yourselves. For my yoke is easy, and my burden light” (Matthew 11-28-30). On a different translation we hear, “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” Just like the restoration of the body requires us to give the body food and rest, the restoration of our souls requires us to give the soul its food and rest. This food our soul needs is the Eucharist, Jesus Christ Himself; He is also our place of rest. It is in this rest that His Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity mix with our body, mind and spirit… healing the sick, restoring the broken. It is in this rest that we become truly whole…we become holy. So when you are feeling weary, do not despair. Lift your eyes to Heaven and enter into His rest.
-Ivonne J. Hernandez
By: Ivonne J. Hernandez
Early in our marriage, Rick and I would have a recurring argument whenever one of us would ask the other for a pot to cook with. We both grew up in Puerto Rico; I grew up in the North of the island and he grew up in the South. And even though the island is only 35 miles wide, there were small variations in the meaning of words. Most of them were small and you could figure out their meaning from the context, but some had real-life implications for us. Like the fact that what he called a pot, I called a pan…and what I called I pot, he called a pan. For those who speak Spanish, the words were “olla” and “caldero” (not exactly pot and pan, but close enough). You would not believe the time we spent arguing about these two words…mostly joking, but arguing, nevertheless. To this day, if I ask Rick for an “olla”, he will give me a “caldero”. He is not doing it to be difficult; it is just what that word means to him. How did we fix this problem? Did I re-learn what “olla” means for him and ask him for a “caldero” instead? No, the meaning of those words is deeply ingrained in me. What I do now is ask in English, where we both agree that a pot is a pot and a pan is a pan.
There are words and phrases I use every day with those who share my Catholic faith that would be difficult to communicate with someone who does not share my faith. Words like love, marriage, sacrifice, obedience, justice, happiness, mercy, joy. Each of these words, when used in the light of the Gospel, take on a meaning that eludes those who hear them from a different perspective. It is a language different than their own. How do we communicate with someone who speaks a different language than us? We must find a common language. That common language is love. Not the word, dare I say, for the word can have different meanings, but the action, the verb.
"If I speak in human and angelic tongues but do not have love, I am a resounding gong or a clashing cymbal. And if I have the gift of prophecy and comprehend all mysteries and all knowledge; if I have all faith so as to move mountains but do not have love, I am nothing. If I give away everything I own, and if I hand my body over so that I may boast but do not have love, I gain nothing. Love is patient, love is kind. It is not jealous, [love] is not pompous, it is not inflated, it is not rude, it does not seek its own interests, it is not quick-tempered, it does not brood over injury, it does not rejoice over wrongdoing but rejoices with the truth. It bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. Love never fails." (1 Corinthians 13: 1-8)
The difference between the intellectual exercise of exploring a hypothetical moral dilemma and the sharing of a testimony is that the latter involves a real person, thus, love enters the equation. It is only then that we can experience an encounter with the other, seeing them for who they are. When we open our eyes to see, and open our ears to hear, and open our hearts to give, we are open to receive. This kind of encounter transcends barriers of language, of religion, of experience, and of circumstance. We are not called to change the world; that is God’s job. We are called to make of our lives a testimony, a living witness to the love of God. We are called to share the Gospel and witness to the Truth. We are called to love, and from that common language we can then perhaps have real dialogue. “Always be ready to give an explanation to anyone who asks you for a reason for your hope” (1 Peter 3:15).
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C. V. Sundar-Raj, N. A. Stella, P. P. Thompson, R. P. Kowalski, R. M. Q. Shanks; Novel Bacteriophages Lyse Clinical Isolates of Serratia marcescens. Invest. Ophthalmol. Vis. Sci. 2009;50(13):5116.
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To isolate novel bacteriophages that could be used for molecular biological analysis of bacterial physiology, biochemistry, and pathogenesis, and for a second potential use as a bactericidal agent for ocular pathogens.
Soil, manure and compost samples were suspended in PBS and inoculated separately with four different strains of S. marcescens. After 2-3 months of incubation at room temperature, aqueous fraction was passed through a 0.22 micron filter and were screened for the presence of bacteriophages using laboratory and six different human keratitis isolates of S. marcescens. The host range for phage from purified plaques was determined for 17 different human keratitis isolates, one environmental isolate and two laboratory strains of S. marcescens, by spotting high-titer phage preparations on bacterial samples. Transmission electron microscopy was performed on high-titer phage preparations that were negative stained with uranyl acetate. To find host-receptors for phage attachment, we used isogenic fimbriae (fimC) and LPS (waaG) mutants of S. marcescens and determined phage infectivity. All experiments were repeated at least twice on different days.
Three different bacteriophages were isolated from three different enrichment cultures. Each phage exhibited a differential host range, infecting up to 40% of clinical and non-clinical S. marcescens strains (n=20). The extent of lysis ranged from complete lysis to cloudy or incomplete lysis according both the individual phage and the host-strain of bacteria. Electron microscopy revealed the presence of phage with typical head and tail structures. Phage number two was capable of infecting both fimC and waaG strains, whereas phages 1 and 3 only poorly infected the strain in which the mutants were made.
We have isolated novel bacteriophages able to kill S. marcescens clinical and laboratory isolates. Phage two uses a receptor other than type I fimbriae or LPS. These phage could potentially be used for epidemiological purposes, as well as molecular biology tools. Individual phage and multi-phage mixtures will be tested for disruption of bacterial biofilms in the future.
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