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MUSKEGON -- In its first year of operation, the health center at Muskegon High School kept busy with sports physicals and counseling students about risky sexual behavior, according to a report for 2011.
Those were by far the two most common reasons for visits to the Teen Health Center, followed by hearing tests, well child visits and headaches
The $15 sports physicals are the cheapest in the community and draw students from school districts outside of Muskegon, said Judy Pruim, school program manager for Hackley Community Care, which manages the clinic at the high school.
The clinic provided medical services to 834 people, primarily teens, and 218 dental patients, teen health center figures show.
Aboout 275 visits in 2011 related to “high risk sexual behavior,” which included students who have not engaged in sex but were feeling pressure to do so and seeking help, Pruim told the Muskegon school board Monday.
The clinic provides sexually transmitted infection testing and hopes to help get a handle on high rates of chlamydia in Muskegon County, Pruim said. At the Teen Health Center, one in 10 STI tests is positive, she said.
“We can treat them right there on site,” Pruim said. “The kids are real comfortable coming there for that. A lot of times they were uncomfortable going to other options in the community, like their own doctor or health department.”
The clinic does not prescribe or distribute birth control and it does not provide abortion counseling or referrals. It can, by law, provide STI screening and treatment, pregnancy testing and substance abuse counseling to underage youth without parental consent.
“Of course, you tell the young men they can go to the health department and get a big old bag of condoms,” board member Billie Bruce said, to which Pruim responded they do.
”We talk about abstinence all the time,” Pruim added.
The health center, located in the high school’s ninth-grade wing provides full wellness physicals, immunizations, urgent medical care and educational services. Several organizations and foundations provided money to the clinic, including funds to remodel the space into a modern health care setting.
Medicaid and other health insurance helps cover the costs of services, and care is provided on a sliding fee scale as well.
The center works with Muskegon County probate court on two programs, Pruim said. The first provides first-time offenders and their parents an orientation session about the center, the issues facing adolescents and services in the community.
The other provides behavior health assessments for juvenile offenders and consultations with a physician’s assistant on ways to make better choices.
Community donations and federal grants contributed $380,000 to develop the medical and dental center that has two exam rooms, two dental chairs, digital dental X-rays, electronic medical records and a spacious waiting area.
Hackley Community Care operates a large medical and dental clinic at 2700 Baker in Muskegon Heights. It also operates a wellness program at Muskegon Bunker and Steele middle schools that includes a school nurse who refers students to the Teen Health Center for follow-up care, Pruim said.
Statistics show that most visitors to the Teen Health Center in 2011 lived in Muskegon and Muskegon Heights, but also have come from as far away as Ravenna, Twin Lake, Whitehall and Grand Haven.


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WASHINGTON, Oct 24 (Reuters) – The federal government is set to issue a warning this week about threats to the United States’ elections operations ahead of Nov. 8 congressional elections, Politico reported on Monday.
The internal intelligence bulletin will lay out specifics on cyber threats from China and Russia, as well as potential physical threats to election officials across the country, according to the news outlet’s report, which cited two people familiar with the matter.
Republicans are aiming to win back control of the Senate and the House of Representatives from Biden’s fellow Democrats in the midterm elections.
Representatives of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) referred questions to the Department of Homeland Security, which not immediately respond to a request for comment on the report.
Domestic disinformation campaigns and homegrown threats to poll workers are emerging as bigger concerns before the midterms, two senior U.S. officials told Reuters last week.
“There is a lot of rhetoric about violence against poll workers,” said one of the U.S. officials. “So we have made it a point … to aggressively investigate all of those threats.”
Russia and Iran, accused of meddling in past U.S. elections using disinformation campaigns, are enmeshed in their own crises – the Russian invasion of Ukraine and mass protests in Iran – and have not yet been found to have targeted this election, according to the U.S. cybersecurity and law enforcement officials.
Election integrity has been a contentious issue in the United States, particularly in the aftermath of the 2020 presidential election. Republican former President Donald Trump continues to make false claims that the election was stolen from him by Democratic President Joe Biden through voting fraud.
Since 2020, there have been numerous reported incidents of poll workers being threatened, harassed or assaulted by Trump supporters, as detailed by Reuters. Opinion polls have shown that a large majority of Republican voters believe Trump won that election. (Reporting by Doina Chiacu; editing by Kim Coghill and Stephen Coates)


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Genetic testing is used to detect altered genes that may cause illness or disease. Although genetic testing can offer important health information, it has limitations.
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9er rider wrote: I really dont understand the Quarantine If the parts aren't coming from china, Mine have been sitting in San Francisco for 6 days
Don't understand it either .
Every other set has gone straight from Langley in UK to USA then to the buyer within about a week/14 days.
Been watching the tracking and they were in the Netherlands and Amsterdam which is not right.
Think they must have got put on the wrong plane or something but this is the reason I always send tracked and signed.
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Ming-Han Li, associate professor of landscape architecture at Texas A&M, was elected to a leadership position and honored for his service in the Council of Educators in Landscape Architecture during the organization's 2012 conference held last March at the University of Illinois.
CELA advocates for landscape architecture programs, provides a forum for dialogue about landscape architectural education and fosters and disseminates landscape architectural scholarship.
Li was chosen as CELA’s 2012-2014 vice president for research, a term that includes membership in the organization's executive committee. He also received CELA's Outstanding Communications Award, which recognizes landscape architecture educators who have coordinated abstract and paper reviews for CELA’s annual conferences since 2008.
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Southern California’s Moonraker along with downstate, New York’s Neckscars have released a brand new split album just in time for Fest. This split is the culmination of a friendship dating back to 2015 when Moonraker and Neckscars (who at the time were known as The Game Day Regulars) shared a hotel room at Death to False Hope Fest in Durham, NC.
The six tracks from these two bands run the gamut of regret, triumph, drinking, paranoia, drinking, isolation, drinking, drugs, friendship and just to mix things up a little, drinking. Moonraker/Neckscars is available on vinyl and digitally/streaming today via Bypolar Records, Sell the Heart Records, and Engineer Records.
Stream the new album below and catch the bands when they play in St. Petersburg, FL on October 26th and at Vecinos in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 28th!
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Having shared her exciting debut single “My Kinda Swag” last month, Emmi is back with the accompanying video. It features Emmi alongside her actor/dancer friend Adebayo Bolaji (Ade), who also choreographed the dancing with Emmi. “I wanted to create a visual that was honest and simple; something to bring the words to life and help people hear the song a little better,” said Emmi when speaking about the video. “My Kinda Swag” will be released on July 31st.
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When novelist Colin Bacon was sorting through his late mother’s effects he came across something which inspired him to write a book based around the First World War.
He discovered a ‘Dead Man’s Penny’, a bronze memorial plaque presented to the family of service personnel killed fighting in the Great War.
The plaque turned out to be in honour of Lt Jesse Francis Montague Hind, who was killed on The Somme in September 1916. Jesse turned out to be Colin’s grandfather, whom he knew nothing about.
The discovery gave 62-year-old Colin the motivation to write a novel called Spibey, which is based around the 1914-1918 conflict, reflecting how three members of a family dealt with aspects of the war during the summer of 1916.
Some of the opening chapters are based in Grantham where two of the siblings meet up.
** How did you go about painting an authentic picture of Grantham during the Great War?
I live in Cornwall but I am from nearby Hickling so I know the area very well. The Grantham Canal always fascinated me as a child. I knew the town but I wanted to research what it was like during the war years so I went to the library. The staff were very helpful, as were the people at Belton Park, where some of the story is set.
** What was Grantham like during the years of the First World War?
The town was heavily affected by the presence of the Army, which was present in big numbers.
The shops and the pubs were very busy and business was good with the servicemen in town. The soldiers being there also led to many prostitutes coming in to Grantham from Nottingham which was a strain on the police force.
** How does Grantham feature in your new book?
One of the characters does not want to join up and he goes to Grantham to see his brother, who is training as a machine gunner at Belton Park. The early months of the war had shown that the cavalry was no longer effective and the Army required more machine guns. They were trained at Belton Park and were known as the ‘Suicide Squad’. The place was a huge muddy area with loads of soldiers living there and visiting Grantham regularly.
** How did you get into writing and have you written many other books?
I was originally a teacher but gave it up to concentrate on my writing. Spibey is my fourth novel. The best known one before this was Vivian and I, a biography of Vivian Mackerrell, a British actor who was the inspiration for the main character in cult 1987 movie Withnail and I.

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The Indonesian Army has taken delivery of the first batch of three AH-64E Apache Guardian attack helicopters from the USA.
On December 18, the Indonesian Army has received three new AH-64E Apache Guardian attack helicopters that were first approved by the US State Department in late 2015.
In January 2015 the US Department of Defense (DoD) awarded Boeing a USD295.9 million contract to supply Indonesia with eight AH-64E Apache gunships.
According to the quwa.org, the AH-64E is the latest variant of the Apache, a heavyweight attack helicopter platform capable of anti-armour and anti-infantry operations. It is the mainstay attack helicopter of the U.S. Army as well as the U.K., Saudi Arabia, the Netherlands, Israel and others.
Jakarta formally inked the deal when the U.S. Defense Department issued a $296 million order to Boeing manufacture the helicopters. Indonesia, along with Qatar and India, is among the Apache Guardian’s new customers with orders on Boeing’s current orderbook.


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I finished my first complete comic, “In Our Garden”. Read and share!
Animals as people, people as animals. After visiting the zoo drawing animals, we met in the evening to draw each other as animals. Many funny portraits were created.
In Tills and Catalinas workshop we were asked to cut a building of Stralsund. There were some must have buildings, like the Ozaneum, the townshall or some of the churches. But everyone could choose to cut out any building they liked. We then glued all the papercut buildings onto a row of cardboards to build a typical Stralsund cityscape. Unfortunatly I have no pictures of the papercut right now. Only my sketch.
I drew a lot of free sketches that day, too:
On the third day, we were free to draw only what we wanted to, and leave the rest to our “sketching slaves”. Everyone drew at least 10 pictures with a hint, what could be missing. Then we gathered and exchanged sketchbooks to complete the over 400 sketches. This is, what I collected in my sketchbook:
The workshop of that day made us draw water and clouds! After producing only two or three sketches of water, I decided to go a bit more sketchy and productive on the clouds theme.
And this is a little sketch from the morning, at the Speicher, where we met and got the assignment for the workshop.
I have to anticipate a bit, because I want eveyone of the Skizzenfestival have access to the group fotos we made on the last day (click and/or rightclick->save as for full resolution images):
On that day in the evening we opened the exhibiton at the Speicher, that will still be there for one month (until end of August). To the sunmakers, who organized the festival, we gave – as a big heartfelt thank you – a sheet of 50 icecream-coupons, individually designed by the participants:
In the evening after having an early lunch at the Bio Insel, we gathered at the hostel. There we were taken to the Gorch Fock I, guided by a Polka-Band! All the way trough the harbor was filled with saxophone, tuba, drums and accordion.
At the Gorch Fock I the mayor of Stralsund held a short speech, welcoming us to Stralsund as an important cultural happening. Then again some music, drawing people and finally coming in touch with some people.
After the welcoming event had finished, we went to the “Anchor”, a bar in the harbor on the very side of Gorch Fock. Cartooning and first Jam Comics. Drinking beer. Fun!
After transporting our luggage to the hostel, we arrived at the “Speicher” (magazine) in time. The Speicher is the central point, where we met every day at 10 am to start with the workshops. But since this was the day of arrival we met at 3 pm.
After receiving our VIP-wristbands, sketchbook and a survival kit, and choosing a room key (trading room keys followed of cause) we started directly with the first workshop. To learn each others names and whereabouts we drew each other in short periods of time (around 3 minutes) and talked synchronically. After this workshop everyone had a few pages full of faces and names. A good way to look up names later, that you might not have remembered so well in the sketching-staccato.
On Friday my friend Katrin Friedel an I went to Stralsund by train. The trip starting in Cologne took us 7 hours. Time to get into the mood for sketching and talking about the great days to come.

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With chilled-out Caribbean vibes on 1 side and monster Pacific swells on the other, Central America is perched amongst the very best of both beach worlds. From deserted playas to full-moon parties, this tiny area can provide just about any sun-soaked experience that your inner beach bum desires. What is additional, there’s that magnificent, mysterious world that starts at the water’s edge.
The Mayan culture was nonetheless present in southern Mexico and Guatemala when the Spanish conquistadors arrived, but political dominance in the location had shifted to the Aztec Empire, whose capital city Tenochtitlan was positioned further north in the Valley of Mexico. Throughout the thousands of years of native habitation on the continent, cultures changed and shifted. One particular of the oldest however discovered is the Clovis culture (c. 9550–9050 BCE) in contemporary New Mexico.
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There are having said that some tourist trains, and different Central American countries as well as Mexico have actively regarded whether or not to build a new freight or passenger rail line. Economic developments and – in the case of Mexico – a sharp drop in oil rates have at the very least postponed these plans for now, so don’t hold your breath. In communities off the beaten track, frequently continued the rails have basically been removed and the former rights-of-way employed as bicycle, snowmobile or nature trails. There are no railways remaining on Prince Edward Island or the island of Newfoundland. If you do not want to travel via the US to get to your location, there is service supplied to important airports such as Mexico City, Panama City and Punta Cana from big European and South American hubs.
Under these circumstances, talks with the IMF on the debt concern had rough sailing and debt-service payments have been suspended since April 1988. It remains to be seen if the Menem government will be able to firmly sustain an international coordination policy. In the nationwide mayoral elections held in November 1988, the leftists accomplished very good outcomes, reflecting the people’s discontent with deteriorating living requirements due to runaway inflation.
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A lot of the movement away from Catholicism and toward Protestantism in Latin America has occurred in the span of a single lifetime. Certainly, in most of the countries surveyed, at least a third of existing Protestants were raised in the Catholic Church, and half or far more say they were baptized as Catholics. For example, almost three-quarters of current Protestants in Colombia have been raised Catholic, and 84% say they had been baptized as Catholics. Every single episode attributes dialogue and exchange with top authorities on Argentine affairs, posing pivotal queries while analyzing the country’s present and future. UNEP’s Latin America and the Caribbean Office is operating to build a lot more resilient livelihoods through healthier ecosystems. For centuries the business and cultural interests of the ruling classes have been centered mostly upon the Continent.
Nonetheless, the internet sites establish that these island dwellers were seafarers of a sort and accustomed to a seafood diet. Like lots of of Ortelius’s maps, Americae sive novi orbis, nova decriptio was a flashpoint in the history of cartography, each as a summary of what had gone just before and as a guide for future cartographers. Among other sources, Ortelius was drawing on his buddy Gerhard Mercator’s 21-sheet world map . The map shows North America extending also far to the west, a common error, but in Ortelius’s defense, this aspect of the continent had not been heavily explored by Europeans.
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In spite of its comparatively compact territorial extension, Guatemala has a great climatic assortment, solution of its mountainous relief, reaching a height of up to four,220 meters above sea level. Spanish is the official language, even though it is made use of as a second language by some ethnic groups in other parts of the nation. There are also twenty-one particular Mayan languages, in addition to the Xinca and Garífuna languages, the latter spoken by the Afro-descendant population in the Caribbean division of Izabal. The current Guatemalan culture is the result of the several Mayan, Spanish, Afro-Caribbean, Mexican and, to a lesser extent, American influences, as properly as from the rest of American nations.

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Mondo TV is offering up YooHoo to the Rescue, among other properties, for L&M opportunities at this year’s Bologna Licensing Trade Fair in Italy from March 26 to 28.
YooHoo to the Rescue is a brand-new 3D CGI animated series based on the plush toys made by Aurora World. The show is slated to launch as a Netflix original in 2019. Its licensing program already includes Panini, with a worldwide publishing deal, as well as Mondadori.
Dolfin signed on for YooHoo to the Rescue-themed Easter eggs and confectionery in multiple territories, while Playpress has produced a special edition of its popular Magic Albums for the Italian marketplace. Additional categories will be announced in the future.
Mondo TV is also hoping to secure new licensing agreements for Heidi Bienvenida, Robot Trains and Invention Story.
Valentina La Macchia, licensing director at Mondo TV, commented: “While we have many established licensing successes, these four properties are ideally timed for Bologna—two as recent arrivals on Italian TV, one as a major long-term broadcast commitment and one as a Netflix original. All four are already creating a real buzz in the licensing world—and we can hardly wait to tell visitors about our plans for these amazing properties.”


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There are a couple of things that you need to consider when deciding what you want to put up there:
What is your Theme.
Have a Color Scheme.
Highlight some of your "Treasures".
Pick a Style.
|Our Mantle at Christmas, complete with Stockings!|
(Click on any of the pictures to view them larger.)
But now, the holidays are over and hopefully you are now faced with a clean slate.
Using the holidays as your theme again, it's time to get ready for Valentines Day.
OR you can use the Seasons as your theme. Right now would be Winter. If you have a special collection, like my mom does of Milk glass, Fenton glass and Lenox Birds, she could use her collection as her theme.
COLOR SCHEME: Once you've picked your theme, it is time to move on to color. YOu need to have a palette in mind. It can match what furniture you have in the room or coordinate. You definitely do not want to pick something that clashes- everything should compliment the other colors. The only time that that would not matter is if you are going with a color to match you theme. It's ok that you use orange and black when it's Halloween. Just make sure that you use enough of the color together, that it's obvious that it is meant to stand out from other parts of the room.
This mantle design color theme is picking up on the red colors that took us through Christmas and now through Valentine's Day. I'll give you some close up pictures this weekend of the individual pieces that I'm using. Here are three different versions :
|Version One Mantle: Basic with a RED color theme.|
|Version Two Mantle: Red with a Winter theme.|
|Version Three Mantle: Sea Blues and Butter Yellow Spring theme.|
TREASURES: Treasures are things that you collect because they mean something special to you. Why not show them off on your Mantle? Enough said.
STYLE: Everyone is drawn to a specific type of design style. Whether you love Shabby Chic, French Country, Modern or Eclectic; (to just name a few) each of these different styles also looks better with the way you lay them out. Symmetrical or Asymmetrical. Minimal or Complicated Layers.
Now there a couple of considerations that could pose a dilemma. One is how high off the ground your mantle sits and how much room you have above the Mantel until you hit the ceiling. Also how wide your mantle is from the wall? Both of these were two huge issues for me as the space between the shelf and the ceiling is not very wide. I chose a large narrow rectangular Watercolor painting to hang above it. Then, because my shelf area is not very wide, it limits how much layering I can do. It's not possible to put many of my lovely treasures up on the mantle as it won't hold them, it's too narrow.Just make a choice and start to play around with different items that you want to use until you get it to look right. You'll know when you are done. It will just feel right to you.
My last piece of advice to you is that rules are nice, to help you to follow, but they are also made to be broken. Don't be afraid to try something totally different!
My next post will detail some of the different treasures I used in the pieces above.
Until next time- Blessings!

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THOMAS CRANE WALES
October 11, 2001
The United States Department of Justice is offering a reward of up to $2,000,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the murder of AUSA Thomas Crane Wales.
Born in 1952, Thomas Wales grew up in Southborough, Massachusetts. Tom was a graduate of Harvard University ('74) and Hofstra Law School ('79), where he was the Editor-in-Chief of the law review. In 1983, Tom became an Assistant United States Attorney in Seattle, Washington, where he specialized in fraud prosecutions.
In addition to his work as a prosecutor, Tom was very active in civic organizations and public service. Tom served as a member of the Seattle Planning Commission, and was on the Mayor's Citizen Advisory Committee.
Thomas Wales is survived by two adult children.
On the night of October 11, 2001, at approximately 10:40 p.m., Thomas Crane Wales was killed in his home in Seattle, Washington. Wales worked for the Western District of Washington as an Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) for over 18 years, prosecuting white collar crime cases on behalf of the United States of America. The shooter stood in the backyard of AUSA Wales' home and shot him several times through a basement window as he sat at his desk typing on his computer. It has been reported that a lone male suspect was seen fleeing the scene. Wales died at a hospital the next day.
You can contact us anonymously by email at firstname.lastname@example.org.

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When the contentious railway double-tracking project proposal was first introduced by the Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd (RVNL) in November 2013, then chief minister Manohar Parrikar and then forest minister Alina Saldanha had outright rejected the proposal.
The state led by caretaker chief minister Pramod Sawant paid tributes to former chief minister Manohar Parrikar on his third death anniversary at his memorial at Miramar.
Atanasio Monserrate has won the battle for Panaji. In a fierce fight that grabbed national attention, Monserrate, representing BJP, was pitted against the might of former CM Manohar Parrikar’s son, Utpal, who rebelled against the party and contested as an independent candidate.
The BJP camp in Salcete is upbeat. By winning the Navelim seat, the party has achieved, albeit in part, what Manohar Parrikar’s famed Mission Salcete was aimed at — making inroads in the Catholic dominated Salcete taluka.
The Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) Atanasio Monserrate has managed to beat former Goa CM Manohar Parikar's son Utpal Parrikar.
Irate residents of Canacona led by Janardhan Bhandari, who contested the February 14 assembly elections on Congress ticket from Canacona, gheraoed the PWD executive engineer Dattaprasad Kamat and demanded that all pending road works on NH 66, including the newly-built Manohar Parrikar bypass at Canacona be started.
The course of investigation into the illegal mining cases will depend on the formation of a new government in the state, a senior police officer said.
The hot seat of Panaji is being watched not only by citizens in the state but also by those outside it, as former defence minister Manohar Parrikar’s son Utpal has decided to contest against BJP — the party his father nurtured — after he was denied a ticket.
Whether it is sticking to his principles or refusing to contest from any constituency other than Panaji, Utpal Parrikar tells Newton Sequeira he means business
Parrikar’s son, Utpal, staked claim for the ticket, keen to take his father’s legacy forward. He was turned down, only for him to rebel and now contest as an independent.
Union defence minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday said Goa would have been freed much earlier had India’s defence forces received permission earlier to liberate it from Portuguese rule.
Union home minister Amit Shah on Sunday lauded former defence minister Manohar Parrikar for his contribution towards the country during his short stint as defence minister. It was for the love of Goa that Parrikar returned as chief minister after quitting as defence minister, Shah said.
Monserrate later backtracked and claimed business would be affected if the casinos were shifted.
The PAC report was used by former chief minister Manohar Parrikar to accuse Congress of corruption and formed a key part of the BJP campaign to defeat Congress in 2012.
The directorate of higher education has selected 30 students for the Manohar Parrikar Goa Scholarship Scheme for the year 2020-21.
Without naming Lobo, Sawant said some politicians in Bardez who invoke Parrikar’s name must also tell the people that Parrikar was a tall BJP leader and followed principles.


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Is a Loved One Affected by Holiday Stress?
Holiday stress affects everyone. However, it can take a toll on older people and you should know the signs that come along with it. Stepping in early can be important to make sure your loved ones have a happy holiday season.
Holiday Stress Signs
Be on The Lookout
Holidays are the time where everyone gets together. It’s also a great opportunity to check up on your ageing loved ones. Usually, we tend to spend more time with them around this season, so you can get a better grasp of whats going on. Something to look out for are:
- Weight Loss
- Hygiene Decline
- Anti-Social or Withdrawn Behaviours
- Forgetting to take medication
- Unpaid bills
- Unkempt home or car
If you notice these signs its time to start a conversation to try and find out what’s going on. Many people on a fixed income or pension can be more stressed during the holiday season due to things such as gifts, new clothing needs, preparing dinners etc. By having a conversation you can try and bring up these things to attempt to find a cause.
If your loved one has mobility issues, this might add stress during this time because of the need to get out and see family. You should make an effort to alleviate these concerns by reassuring them that you, a family member, or friend will help them out.
As we age, our diets change as well. It’s important to take this consideration into account when preparing holiday meals. Our loved ones may feel awkward to bring up special dietary needs, as they don’t want to inconvenience you. It’s important to be clear with them that it’s not a problem to create special dishes they can enjoy.
At Riverside Senior Living we are all about the holidays. We get our residents in the holiday mood every year and try to make every holiday a special one.

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The first season of last year’s popular anime series Rent-a-Girlfriend has finally gotten a Blu-ray release, with Sentai Filmworks licensing it for home video rights.
That Rent-a-Girlfriend Season 1 Blu-ray is now up for pre-order on Sentai, with all 12 episodes of the first season on two discs.
Sadly, it doesn’t look as if there are any extras included, except for clean opening and clean closing animations.
For those fans who want to spend the extra money and get a few nice extras, however, you might want to wait to order as Sentai has announced a Limited Edition Blu-ray is coming soon.
If you haven’t seen the popular romantic comedy anime yet, here is what Sentai Filmworks says about the plot:
When Kinoshita Kazuya’s new girlfriend brutally dumps him, he discovers a surprising new alternative – renting a girlfriend instead! However, while this does let Kazuya avoid the embarrassment of explaining to his friends and family why he’s suddenly partner-less, he’s unprepared for what happens when Mizuhara Chizuru arrives to fulfill his rental contract.
Not only is she completely not what he expected, but her real life has a frightening number of cross-overs with his own! And when it turns out that his grandmother is just crazy about Chizuru, it’s not like he can just swap her out for a different model! Or can he? Will Kazuya and Chizuru’s relationship progress beyond a “goods purchased” mode? And what happens if Kazuya’s ex-girlfriend decides to re-enter the picture?
The Rent-a-Girlfriend Season 1 Blu-ray is up for pre-order now on Sentai, with a release date of December 14th. Just in time for Christmas, it seems.
And yes, the cover of the Blu-ray has a very cute graphic of my favorite girl, Chizuru.
You can watch the first season of Rent-a-Girlfriend on Crunchyroll. There is also a second season releasing sometime in 2022 to look forward to.

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New Domestic Poster for The Peanuts Movie Released
We’re still a few months away from the theatrical release of The Peanuts Movie, but we can already expect a treat because 20th Century Fox is at the driver’s seat, bringing Charles M. Schulz cast of zany and hilarious characters to 3D animated life. In order to tide us over, a new domestic poster for the movie has been released, showing all the cast members comfortably seated in a theater. You can check out the poster after the cut:
The official synopsis:
Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Lucy, Linus and the rest of the beloved “Peanuts” gang make their big-screen debut, like they’ve never been seen before, in state of the art 3D animation. Snoopy, the world’s most lovable beagle – and flying ace – embarks upon his greatest mission as he takes to the skies to pursue his arch-nemesis The Red Baron, while his best pal, Charlie Brown, begins his own epic quest. From the imagination of Charles M. Schulz and the creators of the ICE AGE films, THE PEANUTS MOVIE will prove that every underdog has his day.


First Lady Melania Trump, wearing a $650 Calvin Klein dress and pink Louboutin heels, caught the eyes of two French soldiers after landing in Biarritz,
Donald Trump says the UK’s Boris Johnson is the ‘right man for the job’ and will be a ‘great prime minister’ who will deliver on
The PM told reporters heading to the G7 summit that negotiating was ‘not all going to be plain sailing’. He raised his concerns with the President
The former President unveiled the new playlist on Saturday morning, which was complete with tracks from a variety of different genres and time periods.
Eldest daughter Lindsie reportedly told police her father tried to blackmail her with the tape in order to force her to help cover up his
Six people have been hit by lightning while watching the FedEx Cup in Atlanta.
Duchess of Sussex celebrated her 38th birthday with Prince Harry and their baby son Archie at the Sa Calma villa on the exclusive Vista Alegre
The 29-year-old athlete fought back tears as he revealed the news during an emotional press conference held on Saturday night.
The Queen is said to have joked to the Australian prime minister over scorch marks and divots left on Buckingham Palace’s lawn by Donald Trump’s
Residents around North Carolina have reported seeing nine three-legged bears roaming the area and residents are worried local bears are being caught in traps or


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TSG put four past Olympiacos in home friendly
This was Hoffenheim's final game before their German Cup first round tie against fourth division Aumund-Vegesack (August 3rd, 15:30 CET). 11,820 fans packed into the home stadium to support their team, and to grab autographs from the TSG players during the autograph-signing session. They enjoyed a goal-ridden game, with Hoffenheim running out 4-1 winners.
Manager Markus Gisdol included both Tarik Elyounoussi and Anthony Modeste in his starting line-up. Kevin Volland and Roberto Firmino completed the attack, with Sebastian Rudy and Eugen Polanski controlling things in defensive midfield. The back four was made up of Andreas Beck, David Abraham, Jannik Vestergaard and Jeremy Toljan. Koen Casteels was in goal.
Volland – Contract extension followed by a goal and an assist
Hoffenheim enjoyed themselves right from the start, so much so that it only took eleven minutes before they were in front. A corner from Rudy found Volland at the back post. The winger crossed back into the box from the left-hand side and David Abraham rose to head in the opener from close range. Even after the goal, TSG looked hungry for more. The Greek side rarely attacked and when they did, it hardly ever led to a shot on goal. As a result of high temperatures, the referee stopped the game after 25 minutes for a drinks break. Once the game got back under way though, nothing had changed and Hoffenheim made it 2-0 after 33 minutes. Elyounoussi played Volland through on the right-hand side, and the winger cut back to curl an effort into the far corner.
After the break, chances for both sides were at a premium. Shortly before the hour mark, substitute Tobias Strobl went on a run into the box where, despite being under pressure, he fired a shot goalwards. But it hit the right-hand post and bounced clear. One minute later, and another chance came and went as Volland's effort from 20 yards was saved spectacularly.
Consolation goal on the final whistle
After another drinks break, Modeste, Toljan and Volland were all brought off. Gisdol replaced them with Thesker, Grifo and Schipplock. The “Super Sub” responded to the cheers of the fans with a goal a minute after coming on. Johnson, also brought on, delivered a ball in and “Schippo” was perfectly positioned to make it 3-0.
As a storm gathered above the stadium, Hoffenheim remained focused. 13 minutes from time, and Roberto Firmino added a fourth. The ball stuck to the Brazilian's feet as he danced through and then around the goalkeeper before slotting home. Diamntakos added a late consolation on the final whistle but not even that could take away from the quality of Hoffenheim's performance.

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1909 Trolley Tours
Tours available 9:00 am to 5:00 pm ( hourly)
Travel back in time, more than 100 years, to when Garden of the Gods became a city park. Our custom and open-air trolley seats 14 guests and provides fantastic views around the entire park.
(Available in the Winter)
Duration – 45 minutes
$21.00 per guest
Purchase Tickets at the Activity Desk inside The Visitor and Nature Center
Are you an early planner? Reserve a spot on the 9:00 am Trolly Tour to start your day right. the 9:00 am tour is the ONLY tour time bookable as an advanced reservation.
Day-of, in-person reservations are available, at The Visitor and Nature Center, depending on weather, activity, and availability on a first-come-first-serve basis, however advanced reservations are recommended.
Classic Colorado Fall Color Jeep Charter Tour
Half-Day Adventure (available for a limited time)
Duration – Approx. 4hrs
$699 per Jeep (up to 5.5 people or 900lbs)
Load up for adventure. Colorful guides, Jeeps, Aspens and Mining Towns will entertain you on this trip back in time. The 1/2-day adventure includes a light lunch in historic Victor, Colorado. Victor was built on gold and is still producing gold today. The famous Gold camp rd. is covered in Aspens and provides a majestic site for the eyes. Return to Garden of the Gods Visitor Center via the North side of Pikes Peak.
Day-of, In-person reservations are available, at The Visitor and Nature Center, depending on weather, activity, and availability on a first-come-first-serve basis, however advanced reservations are recommended.
See what some of our other guests have said about our trolley, jeep, and segway tours.
I would highly recommend this tour to anyone wanting to experience the beauties Colorado has to offer. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and accommodating. The jeep has two heated seats on the back where it is all open so you can experience everything around you and also be comfortable. Blankets, snacks, and water were also provided. Our tour guide also took incredible pictures for us. 10/10 you should book if you are coming to this part of Colorado.
Our guide Kat was amazing! At first, the Segway seemed a bit daunting but she was a great teacher and it truly did only take a few minutes to get the hang of it. The tour thru Garden of the Gods was beautiful and far more memorable than had we driven the roads ourselves. Would recommend it to anyone!
An excellent way to see the Garden of the Gods, especially on a hot day or for those less able to get around due to the high altitude. We were also 1st time Segway riders and were quickly able to pick it up with the pre-training our guide gave us. Our guide was very friendly and knowledgeable. Highly recommended.


ABB pioneered process control and automation in the 1980s, and is today the global leader in distributed control systems that automate and manage the processes used to convert raw materials into a continuous flow of high-quality products.
These systems, used in process industries such as chemicals and oil and gas, as well as power generation, make use of sensors, actuators, controllers and computers to enable human operators to manage and control entire processing plants safely and cost effectively, while minimizing waste and ensuring consistent product quality.
In 2004, ABB took process control to a new level with the launch of its System 800xA, which expanded traditional automated control to include all plant automation functions in a single operation and engineering platform.
System 800xA is one of the flagship products of the ABB Ability™ platform. It consolidates process, electrical, safety, and telecommunications into one system as well as links production plants at different sites, and in various countries, into a single, integrated entity.


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Foreside Home & Garden - SALE - 20X20 Hand Woven Walt Pillow
SALE - 30% off regular wholesale of $19.50
Lounge in style and in elegance with the 20x20 Hand Woven Walt Pillow from Foreside Home & Garden. With the beautifully intricate pattern gracing its display, and its soft, soothing color palette, this handwoven pillow is certain to stand out in any space. The tassels which adorn its corners only add to its luxurious look. Fall into a perfect state of comfort with the Walt Pillow.


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Are you searching for a feline companion that is gentle, affectionate, and easygoing? Look no further than the Ragdoll cat. In this article, we will take a closer look at this fascinating breed, exploring their origins, distinctive physical traits, and friendly personalities. We will also provide valuable tips on how to care for a Ragdoll cat, including proper nutrition, grooming, and exercise. Whether you are considering adopting a Ragdoll or simply want to learn more about these lovable creatures, this article is your ultimate guide to understanding and appreciating the wonderful world of Ragdoll cats.
1. "Introduction to Ragdoll Cats: A Gentle and Affectionate Breed"
Ragdoll cats are a popular and beloved breed known for their gentle and affectionate nature. Originating in the United States in the 1960s, these cats were developed by a breeder named Ann Baker. The breed’s name, "Ragdoll," aptly describes their tendency to go limp and relaxed when held, just like a ragdoll toy.
One of the most striking features of Ragdoll cats is their large size. They are known to be one of the largest domestic cat breeds, with males typically weighing between 15 to 20 pounds, and females ranging from 10 to 15 pounds. Despite their substantial size, Ragdolls are often described as gentle giants due to their calm and docile temperament.
Ragdolls are renowned for their friendly and sociable nature, making them an excellent choice for families and individuals alike. They thrive on human companionship and enjoy being a part of the household activities. These cats are often referred to as "puppy-like" due to their tendency to follow their owners around the house and greet them at the door.
Not only are Ragdolls sociable, but they are also known for their exceptional affection towards their human companions. They are often described as being extremely loving and devoted, forming strong bonds with their owners. Ragdolls are known to seek out human contact, frequently curling up on their owner’s lap or snuggling close during bedtime.
Ragdolls have a striking appearance with their luscious, semi-long fur and captivating blue eyes. Their coat comes in a variety of colors and patterns, including seal, blue, chocolate, lilac, and flame, among others. One unique characteristic of the Ragdoll’s fur is its tendency to not mat or tangle easily, making grooming relatively low maintenance.
Due to their gentle and patient demeanor, Ragdolls typically get along well with children and other pets. They tend to be tolerant and adaptable, making them an excellent choice for households with
2. "Origins and History of Ragdoll Cats: Tracing Their Pedigree"
Ragdoll cats are a popular breed known for their striking appearance and gentle temperament. To truly understand these unique felines, it is important to delve into their origins and trace their pedigree.
The story of the Ragdoll breed begins in the 1960s with a woman named Ann Baker, who lived in Riverside, California. Baker owned a white Angora-like cat named Josephine, who was known for her calm and docile nature. Josephine was often seen roaming freely in the neighborhood, and it is believed that she had been involved in a traumatic accident, which affected her behavior and made her more trusting of humans.
Inspired by Josephine’s personality, Ann Baker decided to develop a breed that possessed her cat’s friendly and relaxed disposition. She began breeding Josephine with male cats of various breeds, including Birman, Persian, and Burmese. Through careful selection and breeding, Baker aimed to create a line of cats that exhibited not only Josephine’s temperament but also her unique physical characteristics, such as the semi-long fur and striking blue eyes.
The kittens produced from these breedings displayed the same gentle nature as their mother, and Baker named them "Ragdolls" due to their tendency to go limp when picked up, just like a ragdoll toy. Baker trademarked the name "Ragdoll" and established the International Ragdoll Cat Association (IRCA) to promote and protect the breed.
Over time, other breeders became interested in Ragdolls and started working with Baker’s cats to expand and refine the breed. However, disagreements and conflicts arose within the Ragdoll breeding community, leading to a split in the Ragdoll cat world. As a result, several different Ragdoll cat registries were formed, each with its own set of standards and guidelines.
Despite the divisions within the breed’s history, Ragdolls gained recognition and popularity throughout the United States and eventually worldwide. Their striking appearance, with their large size, silky fur, and captivating
3. "Distinctive Features of Ragdoll Cats: Understanding Their Unique Physical Traits"
Ragdoll cats are known for their unique physical traits that set them apart from other cat breeds. These distinctive features contribute to their charm and make them a favorite choice among cat lovers. Understanding these unique characteristics can help potential owners make an informed decision about whether a Ragdoll cat is the right fit for them.
One of the most notable physical traits of Ragdoll cats is their size. They are considered one of the largest domesticated cat breeds, with males typically weighing between 15 to 20 pounds and females ranging from 10 to 15 pounds. Their large size is complemented by a sturdy and muscular build, giving them a substantial presence.
Another distinctive feature of Ragdolls is their striking blue eyes. Their eyes are one of their most captivating traits and are typically a vivid, deep blue color. This stunning eye color contrasts beautifully with their semi-long fur, further enhancing their overall appearance.
Speaking of fur, Ragdolls are well-known for their luxurious and silky coat. Their fur is soft to the touch and comes in a variety of colors and patterns, including seal, blue, chocolate, lilac, and more. The breed is further classified into three patterns: colorpoint, mitted, and bicolor. These patterns give Ragdolls their unique and visually appealing appearance.
In addition to their size, eye color, and fur, Ragdolls also have a distinctive body structure. They have a broad chest, which is a characteristic feature of the breed, and their hind legs are slightly longer than their front legs. This gives them a unique gait, often described as a graceful and elegant glide.
Furthermore, Ragdoll cats are known for their docile and gentle temperament. They have a reputation for being extremely affectionate and love to be around their human companions. Ragdolls are often referred to as "lap cats" because they enjoy being held and cuddled. Their friendly and sociable nature makes them excellent companions for individuals or families alike.
Understanding the distinctive features
4. "Ragdoll Cat Personality: Discovering Their Friendly and Laid-Back Nature"
Ragdoll cats are known for their friendly and laid-back nature, making them a popular choice among cat lovers. These cats are often described as being more like dogs than typical feline companions due to their affectionate and gentle disposition.
One of the defining characteristics of the Ragdoll cat personality is their extreme friendliness. They are known to be social cats who enjoy the company of their human family members. Ragdolls are often found following their owners around the house, seeking attention and affection. They are known to be highly sociable and have a desire to be involved in every aspect of their owners’ lives.
Another remarkable aspect of their personality is their laid-back nature. Ragdolls are known for their relaxed and calm demeanor, earning them the nickname "puppy cats." They are not easily startled or prone to sudden bursts of energy like some other cat breeds. Instead, they prefer a more leisurely approach to life, often enjoying lounging around and taking it easy.
Ragdolls are also known for being extremely gentle cats. They are typically patient and tolerant, especially when it comes to interacting with children or other pets. Their gentle nature makes them an excellent choice for families with young children, as they are less likely to scratch or bite when handled.
Additionally, Ragdolls are known for their intelligence and adaptability. They are quick learners and can be trained to perform tricks or respond to commands. Their ability to adapt to new environments and situations makes them well-suited for families who frequently move or have a busy lifestyle.
It’s important to note that Ragdolls thrive on human companionship and can become lonely if left alone for extended periods. They require ample attention and interaction to keep them happy and fulfilled. Regular playtime and cuddling sessions are essential for their well-being.
In conclusion, Ragdoll cats possess a unique and wonderful personality that sets them apart from other cat breeds. Their friendly and laid-back nature, combined with their gentle and patient demeanor, makes them
5. "Caring for a Ragdoll Cat: Tips on Proper Nutrition, Grooming, and Exercise"
Ragdoll cats are known for their docile and gentle nature, making them great companions for families and individuals alike. However, like any other pet, they require proper care and attention to ensure their well-being. In this section, we will discuss some essential tips on how to care for a Ragdoll cat, focusing on their nutrition, grooming, and exercise needs.
Proper nutrition is vital for maintaining a Ragdoll cat’s overall health and longevity. These cats have a tendency to gain weight easily, so it’s crucial to provide them with a balanced diet that meets their nutritional requirements without overfeeding. High-quality commercial cat food, specifically formulated for their age and activity level, is recommended. Avoid feeding them excessive amounts of treats or human food, as it can lead to obesity and other health issues.
Grooming is another important aspect of caring for a Ragdoll cat. Despite their long, silky fur, Ragdolls are surprisingly low-maintenance when it comes to grooming. Regular brushing is necessary to prevent matting and to keep their coat in good condition. Use a soft-bristle brush or a comb to gently remove any tangles or loose hair. Additionally, make sure to check their ears regularly for signs of infection or excess wax buildup. Trim their nails when necessary and provide them with a scratching post to keep their claws healthy.
While Ragdolls are not as active as some other cat breeds, they still require regular exercise to maintain a healthy weight and prevent boredom. Interactive toys, such as puzzle toys or feather wands, can keep them mentally and physically stimulated. Encourage playtime and engage in interactive play sessions to provide them with the exercise they need. However, it’s important to note that Ragdolls are generally not fans of high-energy activities, so avoid overwhelming them with excessive exercise.
Maintaining a clean and safe environment is crucial for the well-being of any cat, including Ragdolls. Provide them with a litter box that is easily accessible and cleaned regularly
6. "Finding the Perfect Ragdoll Companion: Adoption, Breeders, and Potential Costs"
When it comes to finding the perfect Ragdoll companion, there are a few different options to consider. One popular choice is adoption, which not only provides a loving home for a cat in need but also offers a more affordable option for potential owners.
Many animal shelters and rescue organizations have Ragdolls available for adoption. These cats may have been surrendered by their previous owners or found as strays. Adopting a Ragdoll can be a rewarding experience, as you are giving a deserving cat a second chance at a happy life. Additionally, adoption fees are typically much lower than purchasing from a breeder.
However, if you have a specific vision in mind for your Ragdoll, such as a particular color or pattern, you may want to consider getting your cat from a reputable breeder. Breeders specialize in producing Ragdolls with specific traits, and they can guide you in finding a kitten that matches your preferences. Keep in mind that reputable breeders prioritize the health and well-being of their cats, so it’s important to do thorough research and visit the breeder’s facility before making a decision.
When considering the potential costs of obtaining a Ragdoll, it’s essential to factor in various expenses. Adoption fees can range from around $50 to $200, depending on the shelter or rescue organization. These fees often cover initial veterinary care, such as vaccinations and spaying/neutering. However, additional expenses like microchipping, flea treatments, and licensing fees may also apply.
If you choose to buy a Ragdoll from a breeder, the cost can be significantly higher. Prices typically range from $800 to $2,500, depending on factors such as the cat’s pedigree, lineage, and show-quality potential. In addition to the initial purchase cost, you may also need to budget for transportation fees if the breeder is located far from your home.
Once you bring your Ragdoll companion home, ongoing costs will include food, litter, grooming supplies, toys, and regular veterinary

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Alesis has recently introduced the successor to its popular D4 and DM5 drum modules, the DM Pro. Surpassing its predecessors by leaps and bounds, the DM Pro is a thoroughly professional unit with features that read like a drummer's wish list.
The DM Pro houses 1,664 sounds, offers 64-note polyphony, and is 16-part multitimbral. It has a trigger-to-MIDI interface, six 1 1/4 4-inch TRS outputs, dual onboard effects with 24-bit DACs (based on the Alesis Q20 engine), and positional hi-hat control. Using Alesis's SoundBridge software (which comes bundled with the unit), you can create your own sounds and sequences on your computer and import them into the DM Pro.
WHAT'S UP FRONTThe front panel of the DM Pro resembles that of the DM5. Housed in a single-unit rack-mount case, the module has a large backlit LCD screen, a value wheel, a 1 1/4 4-inch headphone jack, a master volume knob, and buttons dedicated to various edit functions. These front-panel buttons are brightly backlit, making them easy to see on stage or in a darkened studio. The headphone amp is powerful, making it a blessing for drummers. Also located on the front panel is a PC Card expansion slot.
The DM Pro features a Preview button that allows you to audition sounds without using a MIDI controller or trigger pads. Unfortunately, the button is not Velocity sensitive (that is, it plays the sample at the maximum MIDI Volume of 127), so it doesn't let you audition the different Velocity levels of a given sound.
AROUND THE BACKThe back panel has six 1 1/4 4-inch TRS audio outputs (two mains, two stereo auxes, and two mono auxes) and MIDI In, Out, and Thru ports (see Fig. 1). The DM Pro provides ten trigger inputs, six of which are TRS jacks for dual-zone pads (snare/rim, cymbal, ride, and hi-hat). The kick and three tom inputs are monaural. Although the DM Pro defaults to a three-tom kit, you can assign more toms if you wish, and you can also split a TRS input into dual mono inputs.
Two auxiliary RCA inputs allow you to monitor an external audio signal through the headphone or main outputs. However, the DM Pro has no volume control for the RCA inputs, so the volume must be set at the audio device itself. The unit is powered by an uncommon 4-pin DIN wall wart.
ENVELOPES PLEASEThe DM Pro provides two distinct editing modes: Drumkit, in which you create kits and tweak a limited number of common parameters, and Drum Edit, which allows editing of higher complexity.
In Drumkit mode you choose which instruments you want in your kit, adjust their volume, tune them, pan them across seven positions, and select an output to send each instrument through. You can set two drums to sound simultaneously whenever a single pad is struck or a MIDI note message is received. Or you can assign one sound to cut off another, to achieve effects such as open/muted triangles or choked cymbals.
Detailed editing takes place in Drum Edit mode. Individual sounds are called Drums, whether they are actual drum samples or not. Each Drum is made up of four Sounds, each of which has Filter, Envelope, and Modulation settings. There are three Envelopes per Sound: Pitch, Filter, and Amplitude. Using the unit's Modulation Matrix, you can have any of these Envelopes control or modulate a number of other parameters. All told, 16 modulation sources control 21 destination parameters.
In addition, the DM Pro has four Trigger Parameters per Envelope that can drastically alter the Envelope's behavior. Some of the parameters give you synthesizer-like control over the sounds, while others offer more subtle musical control. For example, the Pitch Envelope is useful for changing the pitch of talking drums, tablas, and conventional toms.
BIG EFFECTSThe DM Pro has two effects buses-Reverb and Multi-Effects-that can be run in serial or in parallel. Reverb offers gated, plate, room, large, hall, and reverse reverbs; the multi-effects processor provides delay, overdrive, and pitch effects (chorus, flanger, and resonator). The output of the multi-effects processor can be sent through the reverb processor, although it doesn't work the other way around.
All of the effects in the DM Pro are 24-bit resolution, and they sound great. The reverb has ten editable parameters, including Density, Decay Time, and High-Frequency Decay (which darkens the reverb's timbre). The delays in the unit are monaural, so there are no ping-pong effects. Editable delay parameters include Output Level, Input Mix, Delay Time (adjustable in 1 microsecond increments), and Feedback. Finally, it has a 2-band boost-only shelving EQ that globally affects the entire Drumkit.
Each Drumkit has 64 MIDI notes assigned to it. Each of these MIDI notes has an effects-bus and effects-send level assignment. If you change a Drum assigned to a given MIDI note, the new sound will have the same effect parameters as the previous one.
Drums sent through the main outputs can have effects assigned to them. Sounds sent through the stereo aux outputs are sent dry, while any effects assigned to them are sent through the main outputs. Sounds going through the mono aux outputs cannot have effects assigned to them. For this reason, many of the drums have been sampled with an ambience.
BEAT THE DRUMSAlthough the DM Pro's sounds are geared mainly toward dance and pop styles, Alesis has also supplied several excellent ethnic and orchestral samples. The sounds are organized into 13 categories called Drum Groups: Acoustic Kicks, Electric Kicks, Acoustic Snares, Electric Snares, Toms, Hi-Hats, Cymbals, Acoustic Percussion 1 and 2, Electronic Percussion, Special FX, Chromatic, and User. Each Drum Group contains 128 sounds.
The sounds in the Acoustic Snares group are generally good, although some of the samples are a little too "wet" for my taste. You can remedy this on some samples by lowering the reverb send; on others, though, the ambience is part of the sample and cannot be removed. The brush snares are nice, but no brush sweep is included. Many of the snare sounds have a filter that opens and brightens the sound at higher velocities, imitating the way real snare drums behave.
The Electric Snares group sounds good; it includes 808, 909, Simmons, Rap, Rave, and House snares, plus some sounds best described as zappy, ringy, metallic, gated, and explosive. The DM Pro's Acoustic Kicks and Electric Kick collections contain many useful bass drums-and then there are the subharmonic House and Rap sounds found in the User group.
Alesis combines electric and acoustic toms into one Drum Group, so although you get 128 sounds from each of the other sound categories, there are only 64 sounds of each type of tom, all lumped into one menu. This is unfortunate; I'd rather have one menu dedicated entirely to acoustic toms.
Only two of the tom sets sound realistic enough for general-purpose rock/pop studio work; the rest I would probably never use. For instance, the Jazz toms have more of a rock sound than I expected; the Brush toms have a synthetic attack; and the Pop, Floppy, Klasse, and Live toms all have two different pitches occurring simultaneously. There are two great Roto tom samples, but Alesis chose to include only small Rotos, which sound artificial when tuned low. The Electric toms include Simmons-style, 808, Synsonic, and a lot of weird sounds. The Blaster toms could easily work in a sci-fi soundtrack as phaser effects.
The cymbal sounds in the DM Pro are a huge improvement over those in previous Alesis drum modules. The Cymbals group includes a nice variety of timbres: cymbals with rivets, chinas, splashes, gongs, flanged cymbals, reversed cymbals, choked crashes, orchestral crashes, and mallet rolls. Unlike with the D4 and DM5 units, the DM Pro's cymbal decays are not too short, and the loops are generally imperceptible. And yes, the hi-hats respond realistically to hi-hat controllers such as Roland's FD-7.
The 256 Acoustic Percussion sounds are original and excellent. This group includes tablas, taiko, and udu drums; shakers; flexatone; finger cymbals; castanet rolls; wind chimes and bells; and all the Latin sounds you'll ever need. There's even a sample of two drumsticks being struck together for song count-offs.
Most of the percussion samples are Velocity sensitive. For example, the hand drums gain brightness and attack as you play harder; other instruments, including Back Beat and Ringer, have sharper attacks; and still others, such as VeloConga and Skinner, change pitch subtly. Certain samples are of acoustic timbres, but they are processed in such a way that they sound very electronic. The dedicated Electronic Percussion group contains a wide variety of sounds ranging from 808-style congas, claves, and hand claps to a metronome click and a submarine sonar blip.
Special FX includes everyday sounds such as door chimes, squeeze toys, and anvils, as well as some esoteric ones. Some of the samples are short performances using acoustic timbres; for example, Horsey is the sound of coconuts being banged together to simulate a horse's gallop. The Special FX group really shows off the power of the DM Pro's envelope filters: some sounds evolve slowly over time, while others sustain almost indefinitely.
Theater percussionists should note that the unit's pitched percussion sounds are very good. And unlike earlier Alesis drum modules, the DM Pro comes with a generous selection of orchestral instruments, including timpani, vibraphone, xylophone, and marimba. A collection of other pitched-instrument sounds, such as guitar, bass, and synth, is also included.
The organization of sounds within some groups could be better. Certain sounds are thoughtfully subgrouped together-including, for instance, all variations of the Chromatic menu (Timpani, Vibraphone, and so on). However, the sounds are usually not alphabetized. With more than 1,600 samples available, this makes finding an individual sound difficult.
MIDI TO THE MAXThe DM Pro has extensive MIDI features that are flexible enough for any project. They are divided into two areas: Drumkit MIDI functions and Global MIDI functions.
The Drumkit MIDI functions include Drum Channel Override, MIDI Input Enable, and MIDI Output Enable parameters. In the default setting, a Drumkit responds to a single MIDI channel. However, by using Drum Channel Override, the DM Pro can transmit or receive data on 16 MIDI channels at once, allowing you to send specific MIDI controller commands to specific instruments. For example, you can send pitch bend information to the toms only, change the panning of the shakers, or alter an instrument's volume from a sequencer or a continuous controller. You can enable or disable instruments' receiving and transmitting of MIDI data within a Drumkit, as well.
The DM Pro's Global MIDI menu offers 11 editable parameters. Filter Program Transmit controls whether Program Change messages are sent from the MIDI output. Similarly, MIDI Start On/Off toggles the unit's ability to send sequence start commands from the triggers. Hat Pedal Controller Assign allows an external controller's Modulation Wheel to control the hi-hat pedal, while Controller A-D Assign lets you assign four separate Continuous Controllers to alter parameters within the DM Pro's Modulation Matrix.
WHOA, TRIGGERThe DM Pro has 12 parameters that affect triggering. This is a fairly flexible arrangement; for instance, you can assign independent triggers to start and stop an external sequencer, or assign a single trigger to handle both tasks. (Doing the latter frees up a trigger input.)
In addition, there are Noise Suppression and Crosstalk parameters in the unit's Trigger menu. Noise Suppression prevents false triggering caused by vibrations. This feature cleverly defines the noise floor threshold of the environment so that the DM Pro will trigger only when a signal exceeds that threshold. Crosstalk automatically adjusts the triggering threshold in a kit, keeping unintended triggers from firing when another is struck. Only one of these features is available at a time, but both work well. I put a trigger on an acoustic tom to see if I could detect any triggering anomalies; it was right on the money and didn't need tweaking. Triggering was fast, and I could detect no delay between striking and sound reproduction.
Triggering from tape is a great way to "fix it in the mix." Thirteen velocity curves allow you to customize the unit's response to best suit the track material and the drummer's playing style. By adjusting the DM Pro's sensitivity, you can also remove unintentional ghost notes from a taped performance just as a noise gate would. In addition, the DM Pro offers a flat, maximum velocity curve for dance tracks that don't need dynamics.
Alesis has included positional hi-hat control in the DM Pro. When used with a continuous controller pedal, the unit can accurately emulate an acoustic hi-hat, with open-to-close, foot closure, and splashed hi-hat variations.
My favorite triggering feature is Trigger Setup Select, which enables you to save up to four custom trigger setups. If you use your DM Pro with different pad combinations, it can store each of these unique trigger profiles. And kudos to Alesis for designing the DM Pro so that you don't lose user-defined banks of Drumkits, Drums, or custom trigger setups when you reinitialize the unit.
BUNDLES OF JOYThe DM Pro comes with a CD-ROM of samples, sequences, and cross-platform applications. One of them is SoundBridge, which allows you to transfer samples and sequences from your computer to the drum module. Using MIDI SysEx data, files are sent to the DM Pro and saved to the PC Card. Because the DM Pro has no sequencing or sampling abilities of its own, this application is especially useful. (For a Macintosh, SoundBridge requires a 68030 processor running Mac OS 7.1 or higher; on the PC side, you need Windows 95, 98, or NT4. At least 3 MB of RAM is recommended.)
The PC Card can hold up to 8 MB of MIDI Song Files, as well as AIFF, WAV, and other sound files (depending on the size of the card). Triggers can be assigned to start or stop a sequence stored on a PC Card; however, MIDI data does not transmit when sequences are played from the card.
CLEARLY A PROAlesis clearly has a winner with the DM Pro. It is a powerful unit for the money-at twice the price of the DM5, you get three times the number of sounds (which, except for a few clinkers, are excellent). You also get killer effects and a host of innovative features. The user manual is very thorough and contains a helpful index. The inclusion of SoundBridge greatly increases the power of the unit; if you like the nitty-gritty of sound design, you'll find enough editing potential to keep your sounds fresh for years to come. The DM Pro is a wise choice for any number of professional applications.
When Brad Schlueter isn't gigging or teaching, he wears a kilt and practices the difficult art of Scottish snare drumming.


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