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Oman Air » Business (long haul) » User reviews
Class rating 8.9
- Boarding 7.7
- Seat for sitting 8.1
- Seat for sleeping 9.1
- Service 9.4
- Entertainment 8.6
- Food & drink 9.3
- Punctuality 9.7
- Baggage 9.0
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So many memories - This is the way that flying used to be like. - Just felt so special from start to finish. No use in saying anything else, as I am still on a high.
I have reviewed this airline before and they were as excellent as ever.
The only thing that has changed since I last flew with them is that they now have a lovely new lounge. It is cool and elegant with a most impressive array of food and drink.
CHECK IN check in only took a couple of minutes, there was a couple in front of me and around five people behind me. The agent was very nice.
LOUNGE - The SAS lounge was a little bit disappointing in some ends, but after reading reviews about it I personally thought it was quite good, considering it hosted not just oman air. OK selection of food/drink, great internet on iMacs, comfortable seating.
BOARDING- I left duty free at around 21:35 as it was a 10-15 minute walk, i got there at about 20:50 and i was shocked to see the economy que stretching miles but the business and first class was empty.
I felt bad but walked straight through onto the plane. I received a very warm welcome, and I was immediately shown to my seat, which was in the first business cabin, which only has 8 seats.
My jacket was taken and i was offered some orange juice, arabic coffee and dates. I skipped the coffee but I did try the dates ( i've never dried em' before) and they were lush.
I had just enough time to explore the seat, there was only two seats not taken so i wasn't embarrassed. I didn't love the buddy seat, but it was a clever little idea. The storage was great, i managed to fit a few things in their (i carry light..) and i even asked if i could look at first class and i was allowed as their was only 3 people, as long as i didn't get in their way. It was different, but personally prefer business!!
Once airborne, pj's amenity kit and menu's were handed out. it was really nice to see that they put so much effort into insuring the most relaxing flight. The nice F/A came round to take my order, then once she left i went to the toilets (clean, good products) and tried the facial cream and lip balm. they worked wonders on my skin!
I sat back down and managed to get around 3/4 the way through my first film when my food came, i was impressed with the table settings! food was mouth-watering. nothing more to say. that's all i can :) after the food, the F/A came round and asked if i wanted to get my bed done up, i accepted and got changed into the soft and good pj's in the toilets.
SLEEPING WAS THE BEST SLEEP I'VE EVER HAD ON A PLANE ! woke up and had 30 mins to landing, breakfast was quick but tasty. landed 5 mins ahead.
Colombo-Muscat-Paris Business class
As I feared a traffic jam for the 1 hour taxi ride from my hotel, which never materialized, I arrived early at the airport. I used online check-in which I found to be a simple process.
I was the only paying passenger at the business check-in which went smoothly and very fast. The crew was checking-in at the same time and I recognised the purser from my arrival flight, so I had a chat while one of the pilots was checking in his family at the business counter.
Oman Air uses the Sri Lanka Airways lounge which was spacious and had ample seating, food and drinks. However we were called to board very early.
On the 4-hour wait for the transfer in Muscat, the very new Oman air exclusive lounge was at our service with very attentive staff, lots of food and drinks served by a very efficient attendants. A blanket and amenity bag was on offer for a short sleep.
Unfortunately, they do not have a separate space to relax, and the chatter from fellow passengers was very loud.
In Colombo there were few people at the gate, so boarding was fast. However in Oman business passengers have to wait for all the other passengers to take the bus, before taking a separate one.
Once we arrived at the plane we were not allowed to enter by the front stairs, as an official was boarding. So we had to be content with the economy class stairs.
On board, the window seats have window storages boxes which are very handy, but there were only 3 paying customers and 4 pilot family members. However, on the muscat Paris stretch, all seats were taken with about 50% being airline family passengers.
On both legs the flights went on time and with no hassle. Coffee and dates or drinks were offered.
1- 2 -1 configuration in a front and back cabin. The front cabin seemed more secluded.
The seat was very hard, so I padded it with lots of cushions taken from empty seats.
Nevertheless it is a very generous seat and as good as other airlines' first.
Large screen TV and lots of choice, as well as paying internet, makes it a very good system. I watched some films with my meal and than dozed off.
On the Colombo Muscat leg an a la cart dinner was served with appetizers. I chose the seafood option of a succulent prawn salad followed by curried prawns for the main course. Then came cheese and a superb selection of wine.
The food was served beautifully on large porcelain plates, like a 3* restaurant, but was hurried along by a FA eager to feed himself.
Very annoyingly, the entire crew walked constantly back and forth from the business class galley, with food items to prepare their meal.
After serving the passengers they all disappeared for an hour, to a feast they prepared in the middle business class galley.
On the Muscat Paris leg, which is a night flight, a too-small snack was served, very elegantly on rectangular glass plates. I was hungry so I asked for seconds, which arrived with no hesitation. Before arrival a very lukewarm and average breakfast was served. This was a choice of quiche, omelet or crepes, plus hot drinks and a breakfast pastry.
They are very polite and helpful, but at times very preoccupied by preparing their dinner. And on a full plane, unable to cope.
Arrival & Transfer:
On both legs disembarkation was quick & smooth and the transit, although long, was bearable.
All together a mixed impression, as although the seating and at times food was as good as first class on other airlines, at other times it was very average.
Although I have direct flights from Dubai to Bangkok, I do not hesitate to fly SEZ/DXB/MCT/BKK just for the pleasure to fly with Oman Air.
The Service is so good! Most of the time you find this kind of service only in First Class with other Airlines.
The Business Class seats are first class standard, and the food is gorgeous. I cannot wait to fly with them again. The only problem is that my trip is longer with two stops but it is still worth doing.
Flew LHR-MCT-BKK Jan 2011
Limo transfer to LHR very nice and then into the SAS lounge in T3 which is adequate if a bit utilitarian. Boarding was quiet by the time I got to the gate. Oman Air's A330s are gorgeous (at least in business). 4 seats abreast where most would have 6. Window seats are the best as they have spacious lockers between the seat and the window.
The service provides all the finer points that most other airlines would reserve for first : sleeper suit, bed turndown, tablecloths with cutlery laid out, crockery course by course, huge amenity kit, etc. etc. The seat is wonderful for sleeping, eating or working but not very good for reclining as the leg rest is badly designed. The service was charming and attentive though their level of English would make me concerned about their handling any difficulty e.g. a delay.
The IFE was very comprehensive. They show a nosewheel camera for take-off and landing and in theory this is available as an IFE channel but it never worked. They also offer in-flight Internet, voice mobile calls and SMS. I tried the SMS on 2 sectors out of 4 but it only worked once and no reason was given.
The food was good though the menu a bit confusing to Westerners as it seems to reflect the "mezze" theme of their caterers. 2 choices of red & white wine plus Champagne. Oman Air's Achilles Heel is Muscat Airport. It is spacious and clean but very last decade! Their lounge is even worse but the shopping is poor so it's hard to know what to do. If you have a Priority Pass then I recommend the Plaza Premium Lounge next door which is much nicer.
MCT has no jetties so all passengers are coached. They handle first & business well by ensuring they are all in their dedicated coach before the stairs are attached for Economy. Their mistake is to try do do the reverse for boarding; they steadfastly refused to allow any business class passengers to board the coach until all economy passengers are gone which meant, for many of us, 25 mins in a crowded spartan gate lounge when we could have been luxuriating on a beautiful plane. The lounge in BKK is Emirates' which is very comfortable and, at that time of the morning, empty of any other airline. Limo transfer in BKK was efficient, if a little devoid of any contact prior to their arrival.
In summary a fantastic plane and product, just a shame it operates through Muscat!
Flight: Muscat to Dubai
Check-in was quick and efficient, while the on-line option was available, the system was down. At the airport there were no queues at the seperate premium check in area. I was issued my boarding pass with the seat I selected when booking as well as invitation to the lounge. Check in staff were very pleasant.
The lounge in Oman was tired to say the least, with sofas that were shabby and in need of smartening up. There were no outward facing windows. Food was basic as an offering and didn't look too appealing, so I gave that a miss. The drinks were served as ordered and there was a good selection of those.
Boarding was great, even though it was by bus, Business Class were boarded onto a seperate bus and taken straight to the plane.
The seat is not as comfortable as I thought, it was slightly reclined so I felt that I was slipping forward. The seat had 40 inch pitch in 4 rows, 2-2 in configuration. Elbow room was more than adequate and room around the seat was plentiful.
The cabin crew took my jacket and put it in the wardrobe before offering an orange juice or water as well as hot or cold towels. They took a menu order and then settled for take off. After take off, dates and arabic coffee were served as well as a cold platter of cheese, meats, etc. Tea and coffee was served and Lanson black label champagne was also offered.
Arrival was on-time and baggage quickly arrived.
Overall, the crew made the flight one of the best ever and the total service offered was great.


During the Napoleonic Wars, the long-running guerrilla campaign between the French and Spanish was dubbed the “Spanish ulcer”. Now it seems as if the Eurozone has acquired its very own Iberian problem, one that might possibly be too big to solve. Having escaped scrutiny for the first few months of 2012, Spain has exploded back onto the scene, with bond yields surging and talk of bailouts in the air once again. Investors seem to have decided that the latest round of budget cuts will be impossible to achieve, with the twin problems of rising unemployment and a shrinking economy effectively nullifying the effects of debt reduction. Hopes run high that the ECB will step in with some sort of renewed liquidity operation, but this is a holding action at best, and everyone knows that even if a bailout of Spain is a possibility, it would completely exhaust the financial firepower of the EU and leave Italy at risk as the next target. Spain faces the same problems as Greece and Portugal, where the implementation of austerity measures simply deepens the hole and makes it more difficult to stage a recovery. The Eurozone avoided disaster in Greece by the slimmest of margins; it might not be so lucky in Spain.
MIKE VAN DULKEN
Since early March, when Spain revised up its 2012 budget deficit target from 4.4 per cent to 5.8 per cent – well above Europe’s new 3 per cent limit – market concerns have seen the Ibex equity index decline most in Europe, and the euro fall back against peers. New PM Rajoy’s transparency may be a welcome change compared to muddied messages from other troubled capitals. However, with its 10-year bond yields back up near levels markets associate with bailout, the ice on which Madrid is skating may be thawing fast. Today’s long-term debt auction could be key – not just for Spain, but Europe as a whole. The effects of the ECB’s two floods of cheap money to improve liquidity and bring down sovereign bond yields have not lasted long. Historical decentralisation of power means implementing reforms in Spain is hard. The countryside and banking sector bear the scars of a huge burst property bubble. 50 per cent youth unemployment means prospects are bleak. Recovery may be possible, but how long it takes is unknown. As slow as Greece or quick as Ireland? The size of any bailout is also an unknown. What we can be sure of, though, is that Spain is not an insignificant continental liability.
Despite equity markets showing in the last few days that they still have some life left in them, the risk of the European sovereign debt crisis flaring up again is very much a real and present danger. Without growth it’s hard to see the likes of Spain being able to get itself out of its precarious position when it is implementing such deep austerity measures and the bond markets are sending some warning shots across the bows. The message from the IMF yesterday was clear in saying that efforts that go too far in reducing budget deficits risk tipping the balance and seeing an economic retrenchment that will be impossible to get out of for years to come.
Yes, it got some short-term debt neatly away yesterday, however the longer term problems remain. The Eurozone peripheral nations need to raise some €1.5 trillion in funds over the next three to four years and bond investors will not make it easy for them. This is a vast sum that the poxy little EFSF or ESM are nowhere near to being sufficiently large enough to insure. In order for Spain to be taken completely out of the equation so that it does not go the same route as Greece, Ireland or Portugal the ECB or Germany will have to utilise its firepower.
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Western Illinois University president stepping down
In a letter issued to the campus community Friday, Dr. Guiyou Huang said he has decided to step down as president of Western Illinois University. His final day will be Sunday, March 31.
The Board of Trustees will vote on his separation agreement during its next meeting on March 22.
Dr. Kristi Mindrup will serve as the university’s interim president beginning Monday, April 1 if approved by the BoT. She is currently Vice President of Quad Cities Campus Operations.
In his letter, Huang said, “After much reflection, I have decided to leave the University.”
He added, “This was not an easy conclusion to come to, but I have decided it is time to move on to the next chapter of my life and be closer to my family.”
He did not elaborate further on his reasons for leaving.
Huang became WIU’s 12th president on January 1, 2021.
He said Western faced “unparalleled challenges” during the past three years. He listed several achievements:
· Progress in the areas of internationalization and equity
· Salary increases for faculty and staff
· The athletic program’s move to the Ohio Valley Conference
· The groundbreaking and beginning of construction on the Center for Performing Arts (CPA)
More about Mindrup
Mindrup is the longest-serving vice-president on the university’s current leadership team.
In its news release, Western said she brings a 27-year connection with WIU and a wealth of experience to ensure the continuity of operations.
"I am grateful to President Huang for his steady and thoughtful leadership and his many accomplishments,” Mindrup said in the release.
“I look forward to working with the University community and our partners to align Western Illinois University's present and future with a shared vision that positions this great institution to become increasingly responsive to opportunities to serve our students, our region and beyond in an ever-changing world.”
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BY JENNIFER MADRIGAL
Eastvale – With November’s City Council election season getting closer, some candidates have already thrown their hats in the ring. Current Planning Commissioner, Joe Tessari, and current City Council member, William Link, took part in a Chili Dinner Fundraiser at the Bootsma Ranch Sat., April 12.
The event was a re-election fundraiser for Corona Norco School Board Member Bill Newberry, but Newberry also invited a few city council candidates to participate. The evening proved to be a great way for candidates to introduce themselves to the community and also to begin the fundraising process.
During the fundraiser event, City Council hopeful, Joe Tessari, spoke about his wish to continue his service to the community by becoming part of the council. Tessari has served on the Eastvale Planning Commission for the last three years. Current Council member, Bill Link, also addressed the community and promised to run an open campaign, as he is a very open person and always tries to find the answers needed.
According to the City of Eastvale website, “City Council members are elected at-large for a four year term. Council Members serve “staggered” terms, meaning that either two or three seats are open for election every two years. Council Members receive a $400 per month stipend as compensation for their service”. The current City Council consists of Mayor Ike Bootsma, Mayor Pro-Tem Adam Rush, Jeff DeGrandpre, Bill Link and Ric Welch. Adam Rush, Link (who replaced Kelli Howell’s vacated seat in 2013) and Welch’s spots are the three seats that will be up for election in November.
As the election season draws closer, more candidates are expected to come forward and announce their candidacy. Some have even begun to go door to door and introduce themselves to the community. Some previous candidates from the City Council Elections in 2012 and 2013 have already began “pounding the pavement” in hopes of getting their names out there and letting the community know their intentions. And there are others, who are quietly contemplating running and planning their next move. In an affluent city like Eastvale – with its high public safety, education and income rankings, as well as an extremely active and in-touch community – a City Council seat holds a lot of prestige.
The process to become a candidate starts early and prior to soliciting or receiving any contributions related to candidacy, aspirants must file a Statement of Intention with the City Clerk’s Office. There are also additional filing requirements that are dependent on the amount of contributions anticipated. The official filing period begins on July 14 and ends August 8 of this year. To become a candidate, according to the City of Eastvale’s City Clerk’s office, you must first be issued a Nomination Paper which specifies the office you are seeking. You must also obtain the signatures of at least 20 and not more than 30 registered voters within the City of Eastvale.
To qualify as a candidate for the City Council, you must reside and be registered to vote within the jurisdiction at the time nomination papers are issued. More specifically, you must be:
- At least 18 years old.
- A U.S. Citizen.
- A resident of the City of Eastvale.
- Registered to vote in the city.
- You must not be on parole or serving time for any felony conviction.
To find out more information about this process, visit the City of Eastvale’s website at http://www.eastvaleca.gov/.


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We all have plastic jugs for different reasons. Whether it’s because our family enjoys a lot of dairy products or we’re able to get them in bulk for whatever reason, we’ve got plenty that we can get our hands on.
Have you ever thought about alternative uses for these gallon jugs? What sorts of things can you do with them and how can you be sure that you’re using them in the most effective ways possible? Here are a few suggestions that you can try the next time that you’ve got some extra plastic jugs around.
Outdoor Luminaries or Lanterns
Whether you’re camping or you’re looking to celebrate the holiday season, gallon jugs are a great option. They are able to withstand most outdoor climates and, if it rains, they can stay lit a little more easily. There are lots of sites online that can give you tips as to how you can make your own luminaries with gallon jugs, so take a look at those and try it for yourself.
Everyone has heard of this, but have you ever tried it? A gallon jug is absolutely the very best way to make sure that you can get the birds fed throughout the entire year. Not only can you design a basic bird feeder, but you can use several jugs and make some pretty elaborate stuff! When you look around the web, you can find all sorts of tutorials about how you can make bird feeders out of discarded plastic materials, and it really is a win-win situation.
Gallon jugs can be a great way for you to entertain your kids. You can use them to help store your child’s arts and crafts supplies so that they’re all in one place. You can also make a ring toss, a ball toss game, and a variety of other fun games that they can enjoy. It’s a cheap way for you to go ahead and put together something fun for your little ones to get a kick out of!
Smaller Container for Granular Items
Many of us buy gravel, cat litter, and other granular items in bulk because it’s cheaper but many of us cannot carry around those large packages on our own. If you’re looking for a smaller container that can easily pour those things in the areas that you need them to go, gallon plastic jugs are totally the way for you to do that.
Take some time to look at what is available and to get creative. The internet is filled with all sorts of ideas as to how you can repurpose things, and you will find that it can go really well if you’re willing to put the time and effort to make the whole thing work. See what there is that you’re able to do and get creative with the use of these jugs it will be worth your time and effort, if you know what you’re doing and how to get ahead.

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“A holiday meal should never be out of reach”
For many of us, the holiday season serves as a time to reflect upon our blessings and to reach out to those in need.
The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Auxiliary Unit members have joined forces with the Salvation Army to host food drives at three locations across the county.
Food drives will take place on December 2, 2017 from 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. at the following locations:
McDonald’s Independent Grocer-780 Queen Street, East, St. Marys
Zehrs- 600 Mitchell Road, Listowel
Walkom’s Valu-Mart-120 Ontario Road, Mitchell
Participating is easy. Simply purchase a pre-bagged donation or select your own item(s). All donations will be gratefully accepted. The spirit of giving is contagious; challenge your friends and neighbours to get involved.
The Salvation Army supports many local families with Christmas food and toy hampers each year and they need our help. No one deserves to have to choose between purchasing a gift for their child and being able to serve them a holiday meal. Your gesture of kindness can make a world of difference to families this season, and is not forgotten by those who receive it.
The Perth County OPP Auxiliary Unit thanks each of the participating grocery stores for their support and wishes everyone a safe and enjoyable holiday.


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Stereotactic Breast BiopsyA stereotactic breast biopsy is a procedure in which a mass, such as a nodule or tumor, is removed from a patient's breast through a needle and suction device. This procedure is recommended when a mass can be seen on a patient's mammogram but not her sonogram. The abnormalities removed during the biopsy are typically calcium deposits, but sometimes they are nodules or small tumors.
Preparing for the Stereotactic Breast Biopsy
Before a stereotactic breast biopsy, the doctor will perform a physical exam and review the patient's medical history. The patient should notify the doctor is she may be pregnant because the radiation used by the mammography equipment can be harmful to the unborn child.
It is important that the doctor knows of all medications that the patient is taking, as she may need to stop some of them before the biopsy. Patients who take aspirin, Coumadin or anti-inflammatory medication regularly are asked to stop a few days prior to the stereotactic breast biopsy. Usually medications can be resumed 24 hours after the biopsy.
On the day of the biopsy, the patient should not apply any perfume, deodorant, lotion or powder to the breasts or underarms.
The Stereotactic Breast Biopsy Procedure
The biopsy is performed by your breast care specialist with a vacuum-assisted needle. The needle is used to remove the tissue containing the calcification or nodule using a suction device. In most cases the entire abnormality is removed. The procedure is quick and painless.
Usually, the patient is positioned face-down on a special biopsy table with the affected breast positioned into an opening in the table. The abnormal area of the breast is compressed with a paddle, and X-rays or digital photographs are taken so the radiologist can see the mass in three dimensions and pinpoint its location. the pressure applied to the breast is similar to that experienced during a mammogram.
Before the needle is inserted, the skin is sterilized and numbed with a local anesthetic. Tissue is removed swiftly and painlessly with the mammotome needle through a small incision in the skin. After the sample has been taken, a titanium clip is inserted in the breast to mark the area in case surgery is required. Tape placed over the incision minimizes scar size.
More than one area can be biopsied in the same session, but this will result in greater post-procedure discomfort. Ice can reduce any bruising and discomfort the patient may experience. Strenuous physical activity should be limited for 24 hours to eliminate the risk of bleeding.
Biopsied tissue is sent to a pathologist and a diagnosis should be given within 24 to 48 hours. If the abnormality is diagnosed as cancer, surgical biopsy is required.

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NEW: Kilmartin Applauds Congress for Extending Mortgage Debt Relief
Friday, January 04, 2013
With Congress extending tax relief for homeowners who have mortgage debt canceled or forgiven because of financial hardship or a decline in housing values, Attorney General Kilmartin applauded the move as continued progress to right the housing market in Rhode Island.
“The extension of the Mortgage Debt Relief Act will help homeowners who were negatively impacted by the housing market crash and who have seen some relief through the national Mortgage Settlement avoid an unexpected tax bill at the end of the year,” said Kilmartin. “The mortgage modification and debt relief programs under the national Mortgage Settlement are providing real relief to homeowners fighting to keep their homes and trying to get back on their feet. If Congress had failed to extend this relief, the progress made to help many Rhode Island homeowners would have been cut by higher taxes.”
Under the federal Mortgage Debt Relief Act, in effect since 2007, mortgage debt that is forgiven after a foreclosure or short sale or through a loan modification provided to a homeowner in financial hardship may be excluded from a taxpayer’s calculation of taxable income. This exclusion only applies to mortgage debt forgiven on primary residences, not second homes.
Originally written to apply through the end of 2009, the act was extended in 2008 to six years and would have expired Monday if Congress had not acted.
In November, Attorney General Kilmartin along with 42 fellow attorneys general, called on Congress to extend the Mortgage Debt Relief Act.


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Your employer may actually match the gifts you give, dollar for dollar!
Company Matching Information
Many businesses—from corporate America to regional upstarts—have matching gift programs to encourage employees to donate money to charities. Compassion Connect currently benefits from the matching gift programs of many companies. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization,Compassion Connect is eligible for many matching gift programs. Follow these simple steps to participate: Check with your Human Resources department to see if your company has a matching gift program. Employers typically require the following information in order to match employee contributions:
Organization Name: Compassion Connect
Address: 12135 SE Lincoln St, Portland, OR 97216
Phone: 503-489- 9686

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Plumbing Questions? Ask a Plumber and Get Answers ASAP.
Hi my name is ***** ***** I have been in the plumbing field for 20 years. I will be glad to help you today. If you turn the water off on the water heater, do you still get water out of that valve when you turn it on?
Yes, the result will be the same. There should be no water with the water heater turned off. If you have a circulation system then turn the pump off too.
This is just to test the valve. The valve is pressure balanced so if you turn the hot water off then you should have no water in that shower or any shower since they are all pressure balanced valves. Anything that is not pressure balanced will have cold water only. This is only a test and once you know the result then you can turn the hot water back on.
Sure thing. That is totally fine. Almost certainly the issue is the pressure balance cartridge. The test may or may not confirm the issue. If the water does turn on at all with the water heater off then it certainly is the pressure balance cartridge. It very well could be fixed without replacing it. You would remove it and take the piston part out of the middle and grease it with some plumber grease or silicone grease. Never use any petroleum products like Vasoline or oil. They will eat the rubber gaskets and only cause issues. click here If you changed the trim yourself you likely saw the big screw to the left of the mixing cartridge with a big flat head screw. That would be the cartridge. It almost certainly is the problem so if you would like you could skip the test and just lubricate the cartridge.
Had you turned the water off when doing the change? Was the valve regularly used before the change?
The turning off the water and non usage would be the cause along with the age.
The only dumb questions are the ones that do not get asked. Yes. Just turn the water off. With a pressure balance valve if the water pressure changes on one (hot or cold) the other is reduced the same amount to reduce the chance of scalding and keep the temperature even. The pressure changes a little and the cartridge sticks then comes loose. Really, if the water heater is any kind of inconvenient I would suggest just removing the cartridge and taking it apart and lubricating it. It almost certainly is that. You could always get a new one. Moen would send one for free but it is repairable also. Turn the water off to the house and remove the trim and plate to expose the big flat head screw and remove the stem (to the left of the mixing valve that the handle is connected to) then take the piston part out and rinse it off then put a little plumber grease on it and be sure that it can move freely then replace it.
Good luck, we're all counting on you!
You are very welcome. Let me know if something comes up. I will not be online a lot tomorrow morning but should be in the afternoon. They sell the plumber grease at Lowes and Home Depot and pretty much every hardware store. click here
That's totally fine. Just be sure to get standard allen wrenches and not metric if you need allen wrenches. The kit should have come with one. It may be with the manual if the installer was mindful enough to leave the manual.
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I moved from a smaller update last week to a slightly larger one this week. One game is fantastic and the other is still not a favorite. I'm glad to have finally found one I want to stick with so that I can quit having to jump back and forth between games for a while. That is at least until FFXI or FFXIV get another free login period.
If you want to catch up on my prior pieces, here's a link to last week's Issue 6.
Final Fantasy IX (PSP, PS1 Classic)
After a poor PSN showing for FFVI, I opted to play another favorite on my PSP: Final Fantasy IX. It's been a while since I last played through this one, as I think it's the FF I've not touched in the longest amount of time. When starting this up, the first thing that struck me was how great the opening section of this game is. The play that Tantalus puts on is just so perfect, especially when Garnet gets involved and everyone has to start improvising their lines. It's just grand to see it all come together.
I love that each character is unique and there is a reason to use each of them. It harkens back to my favorite aspect of early Final Fantasy games like IV and VI, so this is a huge plus for me. Steiner having sword arts and sword magic is great, Vivi fills the classic black mage slot, and Zidane handles the thief role. It's just what I want, but what would be great to see is an updated version that fixes the few minor problems with this game. The loading times between an encounter starting and the beginning of battle takes so long, so I dream of a port of FFIX that cuts that down. This and the slow moving ATB (even at the fastest setting) are my only complaints about this game, but they really do hurt things, especially early on. That said, I don't care. I'm working my way through the Ice Cavern right now and am going to keep working through this and finish it up because I love everything else so much.
Final Fantasy III (NES, Fan Translation)
I just happened to get really bored one night and decided to mess around with the NES fan translation of Final Fantasy III. As I said prior, FFIII has currently cemented itself at the bottom of my mainline favorites list, so I figured maybe this version I'd played briefly earlier might make things look brighter. It did, and at the same time, didn't. While I feel like this version cut down on the bloat that the DS version has, it's still super slow and tedious to get started. Having unique, named characters like Luneth and Arc seemed like a good idea to me at first, it really doesn't add enough to be worth it.
The NES version features four unnamed characters, which works for me because it slims things down, cutting out the meaningless dialogue. This version still suffers from NES era slow movement speeds and awkward UI issues. Why should I have to unequip my characters before I can change jobs? That's insane. I wish there was an in between for these two releases, but alas there is not. I don't think I can play much more right now, but who knows what the future holds.

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The Argentine film Alanis by Anahí Berneri was the winner of the top award for Best Film at the 39th edition of the Havana Film Festival, it was announced last evening at the closing night ceremony. Alanis was also the winner of the award for Best Actress for her protagonist Sofía Gala, which was presented jointly to Chilean Daniela Vega performer for her work in A Fantastic Woman by Sebastián Lelio.
Argentine filmmaker Lucrecia Martel received the award for Best Director for her most recent film Zama, which also won the awards for Best Sound and Best Art Direction. Jean Jean, protagonist of the Dominican film Woodpeckers / Carpinteros was the winner of the Best Actor award.
In the documentary competition, Brazilian film Baronesa by Juliana Antunes was the winner of the Best Documentary award, and Chilean film Adriana's Pact / El pacto de Adriana received the Special Jury Award.
Other winners include the Best First Film award to the Argentine film La novia del desierto / The Desert Bride by Valeria Pivato and María Cecilia Atán, and the Colombian film Killing Jesus / Matar a Jesús by Laura Mora, while the Costa Rican film Medea by Alexandra Latishev received a Special Mentio.


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By Dan Froomkin
Special to washingtonpost.com
Friday, April 4, 2008; 1:56 PM
President Bush's obsession with missile defense was a distraction pre-9/11, is arguably an anachronism post-9/11, and has meant billions of dollars spent on unproven technology.
But no matter. Because Bush is on a roll. Yesterday, for reasons that aren't entirely clear, all 26 members of NATO endorsed his plan to build a controversial missile defense system in Eastern Europe.
And signs are that Russian President Vladimir Putin, who has denounced the proposal as unnecessary and provocative, may even go along with some version of Bush's plan when the two leaders meet on Sunday -- although it may only be a Potemkin agreement, aimed at buying time until the next U.S. administration.Bush's History
When Bush first arrived at the White House, missile defense was at the top of his national security agenda.
According to former White House counterterrorism chief Richard Clarke, the intense focus on missile defense was a major reason that administration officials, and particularly then-national security adviser Condoleeza Rice, waved off his increasingly urgent warnings of an al- Qaeda attack in the weeks and months before 9/11. On the morning of Sept. 11, 2001, Rice was supposedly scheduled to deliver a major speech designating missile defense as the cornerstone of Bush's new national security strategy.
In the post-9/11 world, of course, the primary threat of mass destruction comes not from a nuclear-armed rogue state, but from terrorists smuggling a weapon onto a cargo ship or across a border.
Nevertheless, Bush's enthusiasm for missile defense has never waned. Twenty five years after Ronald Reagan proposed what became known as the "Star Wars" program, Bush clearly wants to make it a key part of his legacy.
In October, Bush made a full-throated argument for the European missile shield at the National Defense University. (See my Oct. 24 column, Star Wars, the Sequel.) That's the same place where, in May 2001, he raised the specter of a Saddam Hussein armed with nuclear ballistic missiles and described a "a new framework that allows us to build missile defenses to counter the different threats of today's world."The News
Peter Baker writes in The Washington Post: "Bush's success in winning over once-skeptical European governments bolsters his position heading into talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, who has denounced the shield as the start of a new arms race. The alliance said the system should be expanded, with the participation of NATO countries and Russia, to protect all of Europe. . . .
"Missile defense represented Bush's biggest achievement at the three-day summit and a striking turnabout from the ambivalence Europeans harbored not long ago. Bush wants to build a sophisticated radar facility in the Czech Republic and station 10 interceptor missiles in Poland as a hedge against Iran, which is developing ballistic missiles and enriching uranium that Western officials worry could eventually be used to build nuclear weapons.
"The Bush administration says the eastern location of Poland and the Czech Republic is ideal to allow early radar sighting of enemy missiles coming in from the Middle East and the launching of interceptors. Other analysts see politics also playing a role in the two countries' selection -- the new, former communist members are more supportive of the project than their Western neighbors and would be further anchored to the alliance by hosting the missile facilities."
The NATO communique states that: "Ballistic missile proliferation poses an increasing threat to Allies' forces, territory and populations. Missile defence forms part of a broader response to counter this threat. We therefore recognise the substantial contribution to the protection of Allies from long range ballistic missiles to be provided by the planned deployment of European based United States missile defence assets."
At a press briefing yesterday, national security adviser Stephen Hadley declared: "[T]here has been, over 10 years, a real debate as to whether there is a ballistic missile threat. And I think that debate ended today."
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice called the NATO statement "a breakthrough document on missile defense for the Alliance. . . . I remember going to that first summit [in June 2001], when I think the President talked about missile defense, and perhaps only two allies gave even lukewarm support for the notion of missile defense. But now it is clearly understood in the Alliance that the challenges of the 21st century, the threats of the 21st century make it necessary to have missile defense that can defend the countries of Europe; that this is important to NATO, and we will take that work ahead."
Reuters reports: "Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday he was encouraged that Washington had listened to Russian concerns about the planned U.S. missile shield site and said discussions would continue.
"The visit to Russia of the U.S. Defense Secretary (Robert Gates) and the U.S. Secretary of State (Condoleezza Rice) showed that our U.S. partners are thinking about measures to improve confidence and transparency and that work will continue,' he said of their visit to Moscow last month. . . .
"Putin told reporters the missile shield would be discussed in more detail when U.S. President George W. Bush visits the Russian leader at his Black Sea vacation home in Sochi this weekend."
Julian Borger and Luke Harding write in the Guardian: "Russia has outlined a potential deal with the US to avert a crisis over Washington's planned missile defence system in Europe, ahead of a bilateral summit on Sunday.
"A senior Russian official said the deal, involving a string of safeguards to ensure the system could not be used against his country, would be a temporary measure to stop east-west tensions escalating. . . .
"A deal on missile defence, as part of a new 'strategic framework' due to be negotiated at Sunday's summit at the Russian resort of Sochi, would give both sides breathing room for further negotiations and draw some of the poison from US-Russian relations before Vladimir Putin steps down from the presidency on May 7."Opinion Watch
John Tierney and Stephen Flynn wrote in a Boston Globe op-ed last month: "For 2009, the White House is requesting $12.3 billion to develop ballistic missile defense. This is on top of the more than $120 billion taxpayers have already spent since 1985 to develop a system that still has yet to be realistically tested and may never be operationally effective. . . .
"Only Great Britain, France, Russia, and China join the United States in having intercontinental missiles. The challenges facing other countries such as Iran who might want to join this club are, according to testimony from the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service, 'extraordinary.' There are many technical hurdles: creating a sophisticated propulsion system, a guidance system that is immune to jamming, a miniaturized nuclear bomb, a vehicle that can survive reentry into the earth's atmosphere, and the management to integrate and test all these systems together."
Rosa Brooks wrote in her Los Angeles Times opinion column yesterday: "In theory, missile defense is supposed to protect Europe from Iranian missile attacks. It's a dubious theory; there's no evidence that Iran has the capacity (or desire) to lob ballistic missiles at Europe. (There's also, alas, little evidence that our missile defense systems have the capacity to intercept incoming missiles)."
Timothy Garton Ash wrote in yesterday's Guardian: "Future historians will record that Europe owes much to George Bush. With patient, accomplished statecraft, they will note, he played midwife to a historic unification of eastern and western Europe. His handling of Russia was little short of masterly. At the same time, he built an impressive international coalition to defeat Saddam Hussein.
"I refer, of course, to Bush the father - George HW Bush. Pity about the son."
On missile defense, Ash wrote: "[T]he idea that you best defend yourself against a potentially nuclear-armed rogue state by doing a modernised version of what Ronald Reagan 20 years ago imagined you might do against the old nuclear-armed Soviet Union is about as intelligent as holding a large umbrella over your head while the floodwaters lap around your thighs and piranhas gnaw at your heels. Different times require different answers."
Anatole Kaletsky offers reason to look upon NATO and its plans with skepticism in his opinion column for the Times of London: "[W]hy shouldn't the Russians worry about Western armies and missiles moving ever closer to their borders? This contributes to a territorial encirclement very similar to what Napoleon and Hitler failed to achieve by cruder means. . . .
"Given that Russia is the only country in Europe (or in central Asia) that has been explicitly barred from Nato - and that will remain barred as long as Poland and the Baltic states are members - the only possible enemy implied by the alliance's 'defensive' posture must be Russia itself. Every defence policy statement from Central Europe makes perfectly clear that defence against Russia is the main raison d'être of Nato."Revisiting Basra
Gen. David H. Petraeus, the top military commander in Iraq, and U.S. Ambassador Ryan C. Crocker report to Congress next week on Iraq's progress.
They'll likely try to sell the recent Basra offensive as a positive development, reflecting a strengthened central government. And, if reporters in Washington have been reading what their colleagues in Iraq have been writing, the big story of the testimony will be its lack of credibility.
Michael R. Gordon, Eric Schmitt and Stephen Farrell wrote in yesterday's New York Times that U.S. forces and diplomats tried to salvage what they could from Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki's "impulsive" offensive in Basra.
Sudarsan Raghavan and Ernesto Londoño write in The Washington Post this morning that Basra "exposed the shaky foundation upon which U.S. policy in Iraq rests after five years of war, according to politicians and analysts. . . .
"The offensive, which triggered clashes across southern Iraq and in Baghdad that left about 600 people dead, unveiled the weaknesses of Maliki's U.S.-backed government and his brash style of leadership. On many levels, the offensive strengthened the anti-American Shiite cleric Moqtada al-Sadr.
"The United States has spent more than $22 billion to build up Iraq's security forces, but they were unable to quell the militias. Hundreds of Iraqi soldiers and police deserted the fighting, a senior Iraqi military official said. Maliki had to call on U.S. and British commanders for support. In some areas, such as Sadr's Baghdad stronghold of Sadr City, U.S. forces took the lead in fighting the cleric's Mahdi Army militiamen.
"And it was Iran that helped broker an end to the clashes, enhancing its image and illustrating its influence over Iraq's political players. . . .
"Senior American officials put a positive face on the offensive and its aftermath. Crocker, in a briefing Thursday with journalists, said the Basra violence was not a setback for the United States in Iraq and did not 'erase the significant progress' in improving security in recent months. 'This is a positive development for Iraq,' he said, adding that Maliki had emerged stronger.
"But Crocker also acknowledged the tenuousness of recent reductions in violence more than a year after the launch of a temporary buildup of American troops. 'Gains are fragile,' he said. 'This episode demonstrates it.'"
Jonathan Steele writes in an opinion piece for the Guardian: "President Bush described last week's fighting as a 'positive moment in the development of a sovereign nation that is willing to take on elements that believe they are beyond the law'. In reality, it amounted to US support for the promotion of a Shia civil war. There are depressing similarities with US policy in Palestine, where the US is arming and financing Mahmoud Abbas's Fatah movement against Hamas instead of working for Palestinian unity."
Steele adds: "When Iraqi government forces became bogged down after the initial attacks, US officials were quick to brief American journalists that they had not been fully consulted in advance. . . . [I]t is hard to believe that the Iraqi army could have undertaken such a major offensive without American cooperation, since they needed American, and British, surveillance and air support.
"The most likely explanation is that the Americans approved the assault, confidently expecting it would succeed within a few days. The hardline US vice-president, Dick Cheney, was in Baghdad two weeks earlier and may well have urged Maliki to go ahead. They hoped for a triumph to boast about in Congress. Now they must explain a disaster."
Retired Lt. Gen. William Odom told the Senate Foreign Affairs Committee on Wednesday: "The surge is prolonging instability, not creating the conditions for unity as the president claims. . . .
"[T]he decline in violence reflects a dispersion of power to dozens of local strong men who distrust the government and occasionally fight among themselves. Thus the basic military situation is far worse because of the proliferation of armed groups under local military chiefs who follow a proliferating number of political bosses. . . .
"We are being asked by the president to believe that this shift of so much power and finance to so many local chieftains is the road to political centralization. He describes the process as building the state from the bottom up.
"I challenge you to press the administration's witnesses this week to explain this absurdity. Ask them to name a single historical case where power has been aggregated successfully from local strong men to a central government except through bloody violence leading to a single winner, most often a dictator."The New NIE
Siobhan Gorman writes in the Wall Street Journal (subscription required): "A new, classified intelligence assessment about Iraq paints an improved picture of the conditions on the ground, according to officials familiar with the document, a conclusion that could boost the administration ahead of a series of congressional debates on the war.
"While officials wouldn't describe details, they described the report broadly as supporting the surge strategy advocated by Gen. David Petraeus, the U.S.'s top military commander in Iraq. They said it focuses on improvements in the Iraqi government and in security on the ground."
As a result, "the report immediately prompted clashes between Democrats and the administration. Democrats say the report adds little more than what is already available in newspapers and that it appears to be designed largely to bolster the administration's Iraq policy."
Mark Mazzetti and Eric Schmitt write in the New York Times: "While the last assessment painted a grim picture of an Iraqi government paralyzed by sectarian strife, the new intelligence estimate cites slow but steady progress by Iraqi politicians on forging alliances between Shiites and Sunnis in Iraq, said the government officials who spoke on the condition of anonymity because the document is classified.
"At the same time, officials said that the document detailed several factors that could reverse these trends: including a campaign of violence by Shiite splinter groups and the possibility that the government would not carry out a series of reconciliation laws Iraq's Parliament passed recently. Some Bush administration officials said that the report presented positive news, but they remained cautious about the future."
Karen DeYoung writes in The Washington Post: "Several lawmakers familiar with its conclusions declined to provide specifics but said it contained little information beyond public accounts of recent events in Iraq. 'The stuff that was positive, they emphasized. The negative, they stated, but deemphasized,' said Sen. Joseph R. Biden Jr. (D-Del.). Biden chairs the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, which was briefed on the intelligence estimate early this week."The Abu Ghraib Memo
The New York Times editorial board writes: "It is must reading for anyone who still doubts whether the abuse of prisoners were rogue acts rather than calculated policy. . . .
"When the abuses at Abu Ghraib became public, we were told these were the depraved actions of a few soldiers. The Yoo memo makes it chillingly apparent that senior officials authorized unspeakable acts and went to great lengths to shield themselves from prosecution."
Tom Dickinson blogs for Rolling Stone: "The administration wanted to give itself the permission to commit felonies and war crimes. And it listed them. . . .
"This is premeditation of high crimes . . . forget misdemeanors."
MSNBC's Keith Olbermann had law professor Jonathan Turley talk about the memo on his show last night.
Olbermann: "It was written for the Pentagon the month the U.S. invaded Iraq. A year after, the kind of torture that the memo authorizes comes to light in Iraq. Does that chain of sequence blow the administration's 'it was a few bad apples at Abu Ghraib' argument out of the water?"
Turley: "It does. . . . It destroys the idea that these were just hicks with sticks . . . What they were doing is strangely similar to what is laid out carefully in these memos."
Olbermann mentions the new Vanity Fair story suggesting that White House lawyers, including David S. Addington, gave interrogators at Guantanamo a "green light" for torture.
Turley: "Right. It is really amazing, because Congress, including the Democrats, have avoided any type of investigation into torture, because they do not want to deal with the fact that the president ordered war crimes. But evidence keeps on coming out. The only thing we don't have is a group picture with a detainee attached to electrical wires. Every time we see more evidence; we have more and more high ranking people at the scene of this crime.
"What you get from this is that this was a premeditated and carefully orchestrated torture program. Not torture, but a torture program."
Tom Teepen writes in his Austin American-Statesman opinion column: "In another era -- Nixon's, not so distant to those of us in Generation Ex -- a memo declassified just the other day would have been accounted a 'smoking gun' and the nation would have been abuzz with speculation about whose heads would roll and how far.
"Nowadays, ho hum."Why Was It Classified?
Steven Aftergood of the Project on Government Secrecy wrote on Wednesday that the government's ability to keep the memo secret for five years "exemplifies the political abuse of classification authority."
Now, Aftergood writes that J. William Leonard, the nation's top classification oversight official from 2002-2007, agrees with him.
"'The disappointment I feel with respect to the abuse of the classification system in this instance is profound,' said Mr. Leonard, who recently retired as director of the Information Security Oversight Office, which reports to the President on classification and declassification policy.
"'The document in question is purely a legal analysis,' he said, and it contains 'nothing which would justify classification.' . . .
"'There is no information contained in this document which gives an advantage to the enemy,' he said. 'The only possible rationale for making it secret was to keep it from the American people.'"The Other Memo
Dan Eggen and Josh White write in The Washington Post with more about a still-secret memo mentioned in a footnote of the Abu Ghraib memo: "The Justice Department concluded in October 2001 that military operations combating terrorism inside the United States are not limited by Fourth Amendment protections against unreasonable searches and seizures. . . .
"The memo, sent on Oct. 23, 2001, to the Defense Department and the White House by the Office of Legal Counsel, focused on the rules governing any deployment of U.S. forces inside the country 'in the event of further large-scale terrorist activities' by al-Qaeda, a Justice Department official said yesterday.
"Administration officials declined to detail what domestic military operations were being contemplated at the time, and the legal status of the secret memo is now unclear. Although the memo has not been formally withdrawn, the Justice Department yesterday repudiated the idea that there are no constitutional limits to military searches and seizures in a time of war, saying it depends on 'the particular context and circumstances of the search,' according to a statement."On the Wrong Track
David Leonhart and Marjorie Connelly write in the New York Times: "Americans are more dissatisfied with the country's direction than at any time since the New York Times/CBS News poll began asking about the subject in the early 1990s, according to the latest poll.
"In the poll, 81 percent of respondents said they believed 'things have pretty seriously gotten off on the wrong track,' up from 69 percent a year ago and 35 percent in early 2002.
"Although the public mood has been darkening since the early days of the war in Iraq, it has taken a new turn for the worse in the last few months, as the economy has seemed to slip into recession. There is now nearly a national consensus that the country faces significant problems. . . .
"The unhappiness presents clear risks for Republicans in this year's elections, given the continued unpopularity of President Bush. Twenty-eight percent of respondents said they approved of the job he was doing, a number that has barely changed since last summer."The White House vs. the New York Times
It's war. In what may be the most hostile, personal and petty response to a news story about Bush, the White House yesterday sent out a memo entitled: "The New York Times Mistakes Its Own Blindness For Presidential 'Invisibility'; Apologist For Democrat-Led Congress' Inaction, Paper Criticizes President Bush For Public Unawareness Of Housing Event Old 'Gray Lady' Forgot She Failed To Cover."
The article in question, by Sheryl Gay Stolberg, recounted how: "For a man who came into office as the nation's first M.B.A. president, Mr. Bush has sometimes seemed invisible during the housing and credit crunch. As the economy eclipses Iraq as the top issue on voters' minds, even some Republican allies of the president say Mr. Bush is being eclipsed and is in danger of looking out of touch."
Says the White House memo: "Today, the New York Times criticized President Bush for failing to generate headlines for his visit to Novadebt counseling center in Freehold, N.J. to meet with mortgage counselors and discuss the housing market. . . .
"The New York Times neglects to mention that it failed to send a reporter to cover the President's housing event in Freehold, N.J. -- a town inside its own circulation area. . . .
"Since August 2007, President Bush has appeared at public events where he has discussed issues pertaining to the economy or housing at least 28 times. . . .
"President Bush has repeatedly called on Congress to ensure the long-term health of our economy by making the tax relief that is now in place permanent."
The White House press office accuses the Times of bias, citing a 2004 study from the American Enterprise Institute that "the Washington Post, Chicago Tribune, Associated Press, and New York Times tend to be the least likely to report positive news during Republican administrations."
And the worst sin of all: "The New York Times apparently missed last week's White House Fact Sheet listing the many actions President Bush and his Administration have taken to keep the economy growing and assist homeowners."A Salute From Down Under
ABC News of Australia reports that Australian Prime Minister was caught on video saluting Bush at the NATO leaders' summit. "It was just a joke, according to the prime minister. But his political opponents are calling it a gaffe that belittles the country."Cartoon Watch


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Dentist Burnout: Prioritizing Mental Health in Dental Practice
The demanding nature of the dental profession can take a toll on the mental well-being of dentists. Dentist burnout, characterized by emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and a reduced sense of accomplishment, is a growing concern within the dental community. This article addresses the issue of dentist burnout, explores its impact on mental health, and highlights strategies that can help dentists prioritize self-care and maintain a healthy work-life balance.
Understanding Dentist Burnout
Dentist burnout is a state of chronic physical and emotional exhaustion that arises from long-term job stress. The high-pressure environment of dental practice, demanding patient schedules, administrative tasks, and the need for clinical precision contribute to the risk of burnout. Over time, this prolonged stress can result in feelings of cynicism, detachment from patients, and a sense of reduced effectiveness in providing care.
The Impact on Mental Health
The effects of dentist burnout extend beyond professional life and can significantly impact mental health and overall well-being. Some common consequences include:
- Anxiety and Depression: The constant pressure and high expectations can lead to anxiety and depressive symptoms among dentists. The fear of making mistakes or facing professional challenges can further exacerbate these mental health conditions.
- Increased Stress Levels: Dentist burnout contributes to elevated stress levels, which can lead to physical symptoms such as headaches, insomnia, and fatigue. This chronic stress can also negatively impact personal relationships and reduce the ability to enjoy personal time and activities outside of work.
- Decline in Professional Performance: Burnout can impair a dentist's ability to provide quality care, as exhaustion and emotional detachment may compromise clinical decision-making and patient interactions. This decline in professional performance further contributes to feelings of inadequacy and frustration.
Strategies for Preventing Dentist Burnout
- Self-Care and Work-Life Balance: Dentists should prioritize self-care and establish a healthy work-life balance. Engaging in activities outside of work, practicing relaxation techniques, and maintaining meaningful relationships can help alleviate stress and provide much-needed mental and emotional rejuvenation.
- Delegate and Outsource: Dentists should delegate non-clinical tasks whenever possible to reduce their workload. Hiring skilled support staff, utilizing dental technology solutions, and outsourcing administrative tasks can help dentists focus on patient care and alleviate some of the stress associated with practice management.
- Set Realistic Expectations: Dentists should recognize their limitations and set realistic expectations for themselves and their practice. Learning to say no, establishing boundaries, and prioritizing tasks can help prevent overwhelm and create a more manageable workload.
- Seek Support: It is essential for dentists to seek support from colleagues, mentors, or professional support networks. Engaging in peer-to-peer discussions, attending conferences, or joining dental associations can provide opportunities for sharing experiences, gaining insights, and finding emotional support.
- Practice Mindfulness and Stress Reduction Techniques: Incorporating mindfulness practices, such as meditation, deep breathing exercises, or yoga, can help dentists manage stress, improve focus, and promote overall well-being. Taking short breaks throughout the workday to reset and recharge is also beneficial.
- Professional Development and Continuing Education: Continued learning and professional development can boost confidence and enhance clinical skills. Dentists should invest in ongoing education to stay updated with the latest advancements in the field, which can contribute to a sense of professional fulfillment.
Dentist burnout is a prevalent issue that affects the mental health and well-being of dental professionals. Recognizing the signs of burnout, prioritizing self-care, and implementing strategies to maintain a healthy work-life balance are crucial steps in preventing and managing burnout. By taking proactive measures, seeking support, and investing in personal well-being, dentists can improve their mental health, enhance professional satisfaction, and ultimately provide high-quality care to their patients. Remember, the journey to maintaining a fulfilling dental career begins with prioritizing one's own mental health.


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Visual Metaphor: Bridging the Gap
Now that you are familiar with visual thinking metaphors and analogies, today, I would like to provide you with a practical example of a visual thinking metaphor that is often used for life coaching purposes to help clients clarify their goals and objectives. In fact, it is one of the many visual thinking metaphors we will be discussing in the coming months.
Building a Visual Bridge
This visual thinking metaphor explores a number of key critical areas that are fundamental to the process of goal setting. It explores the following areas:
- Current reality
- Desired reality
- Obstacles standing in the way
- Available resources
- Steps required to achieve your desired reality
First of all, familiarize yourself with the blank template below and then read the brief explanation about how you can use this tool for your own purposes. Keep in mind that a visual metaphor such as this is most ideally used when sketched out on a large whiteboard — allowing you plenty of open space to work with.
Click here to download a pdf sample of this visual thinking metaphor.
Here is an overview of how you would use this visual thinking metaphor:
1. Identify Your Goal
First, within the cloud area, write down the goal that you would like to achieve. Only use keywords, and be as specific as possible.
2. Identify Current Reality
On the left cliff, write down a list of keywords that define your current reality. You’re basically outlining where you are right now in your life — your current life circumstances. Include everything that is good, bad and ugly. 😉 Alternatively, you can represent your current reality using sketches and symbols.
3. Identify Desired Reality
On the right cliff write down a list of keywords that define your desired reality. You’re essentially defining the type of life that you would like to live on the date you specified. It’s important not to go into too much detail at this stage, but simply jot down keywords that stand out in your mind.
On top of the cliff, represent these keywords (your desired reality) using a series of sketches, symbols or both. The sketches can depict feelings you want to experience, physical things you want to have, etc. Completing these sketches will help you to create more meaningful associations.
4. Identify Obstacles
Within the gap between the two cliffs, write down all the obstacles that are standing between your current reality and your desired reality. Again, write down only keywords without going into too much detail. Alternatively, you can represent these words in a visual way, as described above.
5. Identify Key Resources
On the tree branches outline five key resources that you have at your disposal that you could use to help you overcome the obstacles that are standing between you and your desired reality. Again, just jot down keywords.
6. Bridge the Gap
Now that you are clear about where you are, where you want to be, the obstacles standing in your way, and the resources you have at your disposal, it’s now time to build a bridge that will take you over the cliff towards your desired reality. This bridge is going to be built using a series of steps that you will take over a certain period of time that will get you to where you want to go.
Again, it’s important here to only use keywords, and keep your description of the steps simple and straightforward.
Visualizing Your Journey Towards a Perfect Body
Take a look at a completed practical example below, where I outline how I will achieve a weight-loss goal:
As you can see, I’ve outlined the current reality I’m experiencing at the moment (red), the desired reality I want to experience in the future (green), the obstacles standing in my way (orange), the top five resources I currently have at my disposal (blue), and the five steps I need to take to achieve my desired reality (purple).
I’ve mainly used words for this example, however if you feel comfortable you can use more pictures and symbols.
The Benefits of Visual Metaphors
Using visual thinking metaphors is much like building a story of your life and your journey towards a goal. You are effectively taking your thoughts, different scenarios, choices and options out of your head, and making them concrete and real in front of your eyes. This helps you to clarify things, to identify patterns and make better and more effective decisions.
This process might not seem revolutionary on the surface. However, don’t let that fool you. The simple act of getting your thoughts out of your head and putting them down on paper in such a manner provides you with incredible clarity that you would never experience if you simply kept things in your head.
By seeing all my options, all my thoughts, all my problems, all my emotions, all my obstacles, all my desires, and all the relevant aspects of my life visualized within a powerful metaphor — helps to put EVERYTHING into perspective. This perspective shifts my model of the world, which likewise stirs my emotions, moves me to action, and catapults me over the cliff. 😉
I will provide you with an in-depth analysis of this visual thinking metaphor (including a video walk-through), as well as many other visual thinking metaphors and many other visual thinking techniques and tools in the months ahead. For now, try this visual thinking metaphor for yourself, and begin consciously reshaping your perspective and understanding of reality.
Metaphors and Analogies are Only the Beginning
In upcoming posts, I will present you with much more information about metaphors and analogies, including more practical examples about how you can incorporate them into a visual thinking framework. But our metaphorical journey doesn’t end here. Because within the next post we’re going to examine how to incorporate similes and allegory into your visuals.

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412 glass lantern slides of Florida industries and cities, 1910s-1930s
Collection Number: M82-144
Title: Florida Lantern Slides, 1910-1940
Quantity: 412 photographs
This collection consists of 410 lantern slides providing black-and-white images of many different geographical areas of Florida. Images depict such diverse subjects as industries, tourist attractions, city scenes, and educational institutions. Of particular note are early views of the developing airline industry (particularly Pan Am and Eastern Airlines), aerial views of Florida State College for Women and the University of Florida, forestry and forest products, and road construction.
Lantern slides came into wide use in the United States after the 1860s, when the Langenheim Brothers of Philadelphia began full time production of photographic slides. Lantern slide shows, or the "magic lantern," became popular home entertainment and served as accompaniment to speakers on the lecture circuit. Lantern slides reached their peak of popularity around 1900 and were a widely used instructional aid in schools. They continued to be widely used until the 1930s, when they were gradually replaced by the more convenient 35mm slides.

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Today’s Best Android App Deals: Iron Marines, Much More
Now is the time for all of the best deals on Android games and apps today. Just be sure to check out our Android and Google hubs for all the latest hardware deals, including today’s Google Pixel 6 / Pro smartphone deals, then check back here for your app discounts. Today’s highlights include titles like Iron Marines, Swim Out, Railways, Traffix, Kingdom Rush Vengeance, Mystic Vale, and more. Check out today’s best Android games and apps deals below.
The best Android app deals of the day:
Today’s Android hardware offerings are highlighted by the all-new Google Pixel 6 / Pro smartphones and the $ 299 + discounts the prepaid flat rate discounts we tracked earlier this morning. These offers join the current offers on these sets of OnePlus smartphones and headphones as well as the Moto G100 handset. We also have the very first noticeable price drop on Lenovo’s new Assistant-powered Smart Clock 2, which now sits alongside a slew of Withings fitness trackers from. $ 48. On the accessories side, we have deals on Samsung’s EVO Select microSD cards, the Crucial X6 1TB portable SSD, and everything else in today’s smartphone accessories list.
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Located in Alexandria, Residence Inn Alexandria Old Town South at Carlyle is in the business district and convenient to George Washington Masonic National Memorial and Lyceum. This aparthotel is within close proximity of Market Square and Athenaeum.
Make yourself at home in one of the 181 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchens with refrigerators and stovetops. Wired and wireless Internet access is complimentary, and flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment. Conveniences include desks and complimentary newspapers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a 24-hour fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless Internet access and an arcade/game room.
You can enjoy a meal at a restaurant serving the guests of Residence Inn Alexandria Old Town South at Carlyle, or stop in at a snack bar/deli. Mingle with other guests at a complimentary reception, held on select days.
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text: American theater performer who starred in such Broadway musicals as Carousel and Display Boat. She analyzed music and theatre at Gulf Recreation area College for Ladies in Mississippi. In 2012, she was posthumously inducted in to the New Mexico Entertainment Hall of Popularity. She wedded third spouse George Greeley in 1966. She made an appearance on an bout of the 1950s sitcom Where’s Raymond?, which starred Ray Bolger.

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Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration revoked the emergency use authorization (EUA) that allowed for the investigational monoclonal antibody therapy bamlanivimab, when administered alone, to be used for the treatment of mild-to-moderate COVID-19 in adults and certain pediatric patients. Based on its ongoing analysis of emerging scientific data, specifically the sustained increase of SARS-CoV-2 viral variants that are resistant to bamlanivimab alone resulting in the increased risk for treatment failure, the FDA has determined that the known and potential benefits of bamlanivimab, when administered alone, no longer outweigh the known and potential risks for its authorized use. Therefore, the agency determined that the criteria for issuance of an authorization are no longer met and has revoked the EUA.
On Nov. 9, 2020, based on the totality of scientific evidence available at the time, the FDA issued an EUA to Eli Lilly and Co. authorizing the emergency use of bamlanivimab alone for the treatment of mild to moderate COVID-19 in adults and pediatric patients (12 years of age and older weighing at least 40 kg) with positive results of direct SARS-CoV-2 viral testing, and who are at high risk for progressing to severe COVID-19 and/or hospitalization. Importantly, although the FDA is now revoking this EUA, alternative monoclonal antibody therapies remain available under EUA, including REGEN-COV (casirivimab and imdevimab, administered together), and bamlanivimab and etesevimab, administered together, for the same uses as previously authorized for bamlanivimab alone. The FDA believes that these alternative monoclonal antibody therapies remain appropriate to treat patients with COVID-19 when used in accordance with the authorized labeling based on information available at this time.
“While the risk-benefit assessment for using bamlanivimab alone is no longer favorable due to the increased frequency of resistant variants, other monoclonal antibody therapies authorized for emergency use remain appropriate treatment choices when used in accordance with the authorized labeling and can help keep high risk patients with COVID-19 out of the hospital,” said Patrizia Cavazzoni, M.D., director of the FDA’s Center for Drug Evaluation and Research. “We urge the American public to seek out these therapies when needed while we continue to use the best data available to provide patients with safe and effective treatments during this pandemic.”
Monoclonal antibodies are laboratory-made proteins that mimic the immune system’s ability to fight off harmful pathogens such as viruses, like SARS-CoV-2. Like other infectious organisms, SARS-CoV-2 can mutate over time, resulting in genetic variation in the population of circulating viral strains.
The FDA has a responsibility to regularly review the appropriateness of an EUA, and as such, the agency will review emerging information associated with the emergency uses for the authorized products. Recent data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) national genomic surveillance program show an increased frequency of SARS-CoV-2 variants that are expected to be resistant to bamlanivimab administered alone. As of mid-March 2021, approximately 20% of viruses sequenced in the U.S. were reported as variants expected to be resistant to bamlanivimab alone, increasing from approximately 5% in mid-January 2021.
Additionally, there are currently no testing technologies available that enable health care providers to test individual patients for SARS-CoV-2 viral variants prior to start of treatment with monoclonal antibodies. Therefore, empiric treatment with monoclonal antibody therapies that are expected to work broadly against variants across the nation should be used to reduce the likelihood of treatment failure.
The FDA will continue working closely with other federal governmental agencies, including the CDC and the National Institutes of Health, on the surveillance of variants that may impact the monoclonal antibody therapies authorized for emergency use. The agency remains committed to providing timely and transparent communication as additional information becomes available.
The FDA, an agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, protects the public health by assuring the safety, effectiveness, and security of human and veterinary drugs, vaccines and other biological products for human use, and medical devices. The agency also is responsible for the safety and security of our nation’s food supply, cosmetics, dietary supplements, products that give off electronic radiation, and for regulating tobacco products.
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Leanne uses a variety of healing modalities including Reiki, Hypnosis, Emotion/Body Code Therapy, NLP and EFT to help clients relieve stress and gain control over undesired behaviors and mindsets by identifying and then healing the root causes. Leanne’s goal is to help people be and feel their best mentally, emotionally and physically.
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“At 51, I’m grateful for the half decade of life experiences – both the good and bad – that shaped who I am today. But I also see how they ‘clogged the pipes’ with negative energy that needed to be released. After a month of energy healing I’m feeling mentally healthier than I have in years (maybe ever). Today I feel less vulnerable to “taking the bait” from others or life in general. I really have no idea how this all works but I’m aware and grateful for the peace I’m feeling. Thank You!”
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Leanne is a graduate of the University of Maryland and worked in the healthcare industry before staying home to raise her children. While practicing yoga and meditation, she became interested in Reiki and received her Masters Attunement in 2005. In 2010 and she earned her Certified Holistic Health Counselor title from the Institute of Integrative Nutrition and then completed their Immersion graduate program.
In 2011, Leanne founded Path To Your Wellness offering individual healing and support tailored to clients specific needs. As her practice grew and evolved, so did her interest and understanding of energy healing. Her focus has been on developing various healing techniques and modalities. She became a certified Emotion/Body Code therapist in 2012 and a certified Hypnotist in 2017.
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NEW YORK, September 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Quartet Health today announced two new strategic hires, reinforcing its commitment to providing unparalleled clinical expertise in mental health care:
- dr. Michael Lippe joins Quartet as Chief Medical Officer to oversee Quartet’s end-to-end clinical strategy as Quartet continues to advance integration between mental and physical healthcare.
- dr. Sherry Dubester joins as Director of Clinical Strategy and Quality, leading Quartet’s focus on quality and clinical outcomes for its patients.
Drs. Lipp and Dubester join Quartet at a time of significant growth. It employs more than 200 clinicians, has over 20,000 service providers on its platform, and serves more than half a million patients each year. Quartet’s end-to-end solution accelerates the delivery of quality behavioral healthcare for all by identifying and engaging patients with high needs, connecting them quickly to care, and developing actionable insights that support better healthcare high quality mental. The appointments of Drs. Lipp and Dubester of the Quartet leadership team reinforce the organization’s focus on clinical excellence and care delivery while continuing to innovate and expand its offerings.
“Strong clinical leadership is fundamental to achieving our goals of helping people easily and safely access high-quality mental health care,” said Puneet Singh, CEO of Quartet Health. “Together, Dr. Lipp and Dr. Dubester bring invaluable skills and experience to Quartet. Their deep experience in optimizing patient experience and delivering value-driven care helps us deliver on our commitment to provide patients with the highest quality care when and where they need it.”
dr. Michael Lippe joins Quartet as Chief Medical Officer, bringing over 20 years of expertise in clinical and value-based care across the payer-provider continuum. Most recently, Dr. Lipp served as Chief Medical Officer for ArchWell Health, a comprehensive risk medical group that provides comprehensive primary care to vulnerable seniors in seven states. Dr. Lipp was formerly at the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation (CMMI), where he served as chief medical officer, responsible for the clinical and quality components of the program for more than 26 million beneficiaries.
“There is a huge need to improve mental health care in this country, and I have seen the positive impact on patients when mental and physical health is addressed,” Dr. Lipp said. “I believe Quartet Health is well positioned to meet these needs and improve the lives of patients. »
Dr. Dubester is a board-certified psychiatrist and brings over 30 years of mental health experience, spanning direct care delivery and leadership roles in payer, academic and community mental health settings. She most recently served as Chief Medical Officer at Beacon Health Options, where she led clinical strategy, quality and operations for Beacon’s 40 million members. Prior to Beacon, Dr. Dubester held various clinical leadership positions at Elevance Health.
“After experiencing the depth of dedication to the company’s mission to transform mental health care as an advisor, I became interested in the broader role of director of clinical strategy and quality,” said the Dr Dubester. “I am excited to collaborate within Quartet and with our partners to deliver best-in-class mental health solutions focused on quality of care, clinical outcomes, patient and provider experience, and affordability. “
About Quartet Health
Quartet is a platform that makes it easier for people to get the best mental health care for them. Quartet’s technology and services reach people in need of care, connect them to the right care, track the quality of their care, and support their care journeys. Backed by leading investors such as Oak HC/FT, GV (formerly Google Ventures), F-Prime Capital Partners, Polaris Partners, Deerfield Management, Centene Corporation and Echo Health Ventures, Quartet partners with insurance plans disease and health systems in 32 states across the country to help people get the care they need.
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A controversial torture game has been given a big bump in popularity thanks to the efforts of watchdog groups that are decrying the existence of the controversial torture game.
Available on Newgrounds, The Torture Game 2 lets people go to work on a helpless ragdoll dummy suspended in the air by ropes. Tools available to the player include spikes, rope, razor blades, a chainsaw, numerous firearms and more, with which the player can inflict various forms of punishment and bloodletting until the subject dies.
GamePolitics reports that MSNBC’s Winda Benedetti described the game as “horrible, unspeakable, and totally sick, sick, sick,” calling attention to the game from the likes of Fox News and the Parents Television Council, which issued a parental alert about the game.
Ironically, all the watchdogging and alerting has apparently resulted in a large upsurge in the number of people now playing the game. “The latest controversy has been surrounding The Torture Game 2, a fun little ragdoll physics engine that lets you do all sorts of horrible things to a lifeless dummy,” Newgrounds webmaster Tom Fulp wrote on the site.
“MSNBC picked up on the TIGSource debate and posted their own article about the game, but the real fun came when Fox News weighed in with a Fair & Balanced video, expressing their disgust while showing real-time footage of the person being tortured,” he said. “Hey! At least we slapped a MATURE rating on the game and made you click a link to view it… Fox just dumped it into every living room in America!”
“As a result of their efforts, many more people are now enjoying The Torture Game 2,” he added.
If you want to enjoy The Torture Game 2 yourself, hop on over to Newgrounds and give it a try.


[PATCH] D27893: [lit] Fix shtest-format test on Windows
Daniel Dunbar via Phabricator via llvm-commits
llvm-commits at lists.llvm.org
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ddunbar added a comment.
Why don't we make this use an script we define to test the failure mode, rather than depend on an external tool, to make the test more reliable.
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I turned the corner into my bedroom and stopped cold. In front of me was a tall, muscular black man, his back to me, hands rummaging in the dresser drawer. He either didn’t hear me or didn’t care. The room I had left so neat just minutes before was in shambles. I stood there shocked and frightened, unable to move, adrenaline pushing me to act, confusion holding me still. I silently watched as he sensed my presence, turned, looked me in the eye — and grinned.
I grew up in Alabama in the ’60s. George Wallace was the governor. It was a world of segregation, discrimination, bigotry and hatred — a lot of hatred. The “Whites Only” signs above restrooms and drinking fountains became more threatening behind ghostly sheets of thin white paint. Our parents and teachers, in school, taught us to be proud of our Southern way of life and of those who fought defending it in the Civil War.
My high school’s mascot was the Rebel, a green and gold version of Ole Miss’ Southern gentleman. But we were The Rebels. Our colors were the red, white and blue of our preferred symbol, the Confederate battle flag. They waved at football games, flew out of car windows and were sewn on jeans. A small riot broke out at a pep rally one morning when some black students thought the band had played Dixie just one time too many. The giant Confederate flag on the gym wall was painted over, but nothing else really changed.
Of course, none of us identified our actions with bigotry or hatred. It was simply the way things were, the truth as everyone knew it. Anyone who held other beliefs generally kept them to themselves. Martin Luther King Jr. was no more relevant to us than the hockey scores on local sports programs. The day I walked into that bedroom, I had lived 22 years without a single meaningful relationship with a person of another race.
The grinning black man in my bedroom stuck out his hand to shake mine. It was the fall of 1976, and the University of Tennessee had assigned Del to be my roommate. I don’t know what emotions he read on my face. I don’t think my jaw actually dropped, and if he detected my distress, he never let on. I managed to shake his hand and act civilized.
You learn a lot about a person when you live in their bedroom for nine months. I learned that Del was a smart, talented, caring person, and so were most of his black friends. I learned about bigotry firsthand, seeing it up close when he was the victim and even closer when I was alone among groups of his friends late at night. We became close friends that year, the kind that can share long silences.
Del didn’t show up for school the next fall. He had been arrested for taking money from a cash register at his job and had exhausted his school money on legal fees before the white manager who accused him was finally arrested for the crime.
As I hung up after that last, heart-wrenching conversation, a searing moment of realization hit me. I was a victim of my own discrimination. My actions and words had contributed to an environment that allowed a redneck in Memphis to take away one of the best friends I have ever had. In that one instant, I understood the reality of prejudice and bigotry. I understood that things I had done amounted to hatred.
I never saw Del again. But I think of him often. I think of him when I hear the words of my youth, the words of bigotry and prejudice that are still spoken too often by too many. I think of him whenever I start to feel like I did that day in 1976, right before I shook his hand for the very first time.
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I Have a Dream
This month marks the 50th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech. How far have we come? If you lived through the civil rights movement, at what point did you sense that things were changing? Tell us in a letter to the editor. Dallasnews.com/sendletters

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"The Propagation of Negation I" documents a performance by To Live and Shave in L.A. at Cleveland, Ohio's chameleon-like bar/venue/indoor half-pipe/fetish buffet Now That's Class on May 28, 2015. Mouths agape? Kid stuff. Brains were scooped and devoured.
released December 18, 2017
TLASILA: Patrick Spurlock, Gavin Perry, Graham Moore, Rat Bastard, Tom Smith, and Aaron Dilloway.
Recorded by Karl at Now That’s Class, Cleveland, on May 28, 2015.
Mastered by Willi Dammeier at the Institut, Hannover.
A fearless cult figure from New England's underground scene, Sawyer's no-fi experiments with everyday objects and body sounds are greatly rewarding to those who have the patience and curiosity to give them a chance. Bandcamp Album of the Day Jan 20, 2017

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Always and Forever
My Love, might I dare say to you.
You've wonderful but words,
like leaves fall at your feet.
Since ancient days the foes penned,
Golden Images of love.
I know words will never say enough.
For all of the others that will come after us.
Well leave them a legacy of our love.
There's nothing more than I could ever long for.
Until the day I die, we're leaving all we love
behind for the dream we share, and there'll be
many tears along the way.
When the storms rage all around us,
and try to tear us apart. We made it through
I know that the Golden images of love
bound us one, forever and always.
I will be here, looking after you
Stand by your side, whatever comes.
My love for you is always there.
Until the very end, always and forever
as the future unfolds, our love still there.
Until the day of my last breath.....I love you!
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