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Rapid learning curve assessment in an ex vivo training system for microincisional glaucoma surgery
- Published
- Accepted
- Subject Areas
- Ophthalmology, Surgery and Surgical Specialties
- Keywords
- Learning curve, Ab interno trabeculectomy, Porcine eye, Microincisional glaucoma surgery, Surgical training
- Copyright
- © 2017 Dang et al.
- Licence
- This is an open access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, reproduction and adaptation in any medium and for any purpose provided that it is properly attributed. For attribution, the original author(s), title, publication source (PeerJ Preprints) and either DOI or URL of the article must be cited.
- Cite this article
- 2017. Rapid learning curve assessment in an ex vivo training system for microincisional glaucoma surgery. PeerJ Preprints 5:e2745v1 https://doi.org/10.7287/peerj.preprints.2745v1
Purpose: Microincisional glaucoma surgeons operate in a highly confined space, making it difficult to learn by observation or assistance alone. We hypothesized that an ex vivo model would allow for better refinement of technique, quantification of progress, and computation of a learning curve.
Methods: Seven trainees without angle surgery experience performed nine ab interno trabeculectomies in pig eyes (n=63) after preparing with training slides and videos. Trainees placed the eyes on a tiltable mannequin head, visualized the trabecular meshwork gonioscopically through an ophthalmic microscope, and removed it by trabectome-mediated ablation. An expert surgeon observed, guided, and rated the procedure using an Operating Room Score (ORS). The extent of accessed outflow beds was estimated with canalograms using fluorescent microspheres. Data was fit using mixed effect models.
Results: ORS reached a half-maximum on an asymptote after only 2.5 eyes. Surgical time decreased by 0.9 minutes per eye in linear fashion. The ablation arc followed an asymptotic function with a half-maximum inflection point after 5.3 eyes. The mean ablation arc improved from 73 to 135 degrees. Canalograms revealed that this progress did not correlate well with improvement in outflow instead suggesting that about 30 eyes are needed for true mastery.
Conclusion: This inexpensive pig eye model provides a safe and effective training model for ab interno trabeculectomy and allows for quantification of outcomes. Trainees without prior angle surgery experience improved quickly. Actual outflow improvements progressed at a slower rate, which serves as a reminder to remain humbly committed to training.
Author Comment
This study has been submitted to Scientific Reports and abstracted by the annual meeting of ARVO 2017.


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Decrease the cost with using virtual based 3D models for surgical implementation and simulation, learning anatomy in medical fields specifically on urology, no more expensive machines and simulators
Using simulation technology for better understanding 3D surgical anatomy
Creating 3D medical simulator for virtual training (in laparoscopic/endoscopic)
Virtual training curriculum on medical models will be one of the target at the end of the Project
Medical 3D virtual reality technique is easily applicable to other clinic area.
The main advantage of 3D simulator, unlike in-vivo training, the entire procedure is completed in a risk-free environment without space-time constraints.
Methodology: Medical 3D simulation technology has resulted in exciting new solutions and possibilities of medical diagnosis and practice. The first step in developing a Medical 3D simulation is to reconstruct a DICOM file standardized with medical images from software package MIMICS, and to extract appropriate anatomical 3D model information such as STL. The second step to create a realistic human model is customizing the STL data with 3DS MAX and Z-Brush 3D model editing tool and texturing process using Photoshop to express realistic anatomical texture. The third step to visualization in virtual reality, a refined human 3D data is put into a virtual reality engine such as Unity 3D, and the simulator is completed through customization process like as program coding and interface device interlocking process.

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NEW! Little Book of Germs
If you thought that Enesco*r began with Precious Moments*r, this book will amaze you. Enesco is actually one of the oldest importing companies in the United States, with a history dating back to the late 1800s. Figural ceramic items imported from Japan in the 1950s and 1960s are among today's top collectibles and Enesco imported many highly collectible lines during this period, the most notable being Mother-in-the-Kitchen, or Prayer Lady, as it is commonly called. This book features a huge array of gift, collectible, and decorative items sold by Enesco, including figurines, planters, kitchenware, bells, banks, and head vases — all shown with current market values. Early lines like Beaver Dam*r, Dearie is Weary*r, Golden Girls*r, and Winkin' Kitten*r are here, along with contemporary favorites like Country Cousins*r, Human Beans*r, Cherished Teddies*r, Coral Kingdom*r, and of course, Precious Moments*r. Also included is a useful chapter picturing collectible lines from other importing companies. This book, which contains over 1,000 pictures showing over 1,500 items, will help you identify Enesco's popular keepsakes and will become a useful and treasured addition to your collectibles library.
Size: 8 1/2″ x 11″ | 1069 color photos | Price Guide | 184 pp
ISBN13: 9780764314537 | Binding: soft cover
This is Kathleen Deel's third book for Schiffer Publishing, joining those on figural planters and National Potteries, better known as Napco. She resides in Abingdon, Virginia, where she pursues her hobbies of gardening, genealogy, and, of course, collecting.


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What happened to my Dashboard?
There are two main types of Foodspotting users, those who use it to primarily find places to eat and those who use it primarily to share dish recommendations with friends. So we simplified our navigation to offer both types of users a clear entry point:
- Find Great Dishes (formerly Explore)
- Share Great Dishes (formerly Dashboard)
While Find is the default now, our hope was that people could simply bookmark their preferred entry point.
We also cleaned up Share so you can simply focus on discovering great dishes via your friends without distraction of stats, notifications, interface chrome, etc. taking over the whole page.
Here's where you can now find various Dashboard features:
- Friends' Activity and Spot (which you can hide/show using the camera icon) can be found under Share. Just keep scrolling!
- Find People and People You Follow can be found under Share > Find People
- Notifications are always available via your profile picture in the upper right
- Stats, Follow Foods and Follow Places are temporarily unavailable but we're working on finding a new home for them, but don't worry, your information has not been lost!


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Hitch rack swing adapter. Now you can rack up the bikes and still access your tailgate. The BackSwing hitch adapter turns your hitch product into an easy-to-use swing-away rack that locks up tight while you're on the road. It works seamlessly with most 2" bike racks, like the HoldUp EVO - as well as almost any other rack using a 2" receiver - to let you swing your fully loaded rack out of the way so you can easily get to your coolers, gear, and Fido. Product Details: - Hitch extension converts most 2" hitch products to a swing-away rack - Provides easy tailgate access - even with a rack fully loaded with bikes - Easily swings open 90 degrees and locks in place with the simple to use release lever - Safety latch secures the rack closed while you're on the road - Secures to any 2" hitch receiver using a threaded pin - Included SKS (Same Key System) lock keeps the rack secure - 250 lb maximum load capacity (rack plus gear) Product Specs: - Weight: 35.46 lbs - Dimensions: L 20.00" x W 30.00" x H 8.00" Installation Details: - Some Assembly Required - 10 Minute Install - 2" Hitch Receiver Required Compatible with the following: - Dr.Tray- 2" only (without the EZ+1 attached) - SingleSpeed - HangOver 4 - 4 Bike only - TwoTimer - HoldUp EVO - HoldUp EVO +2 - HoldUp - HoldUp +2 - FourTimer - LongHaul (Vans and Passenger Vehicles Only) - RoadTrip (Vans and Passenger Vehicles Only)
$149.99 - $179.99
- Outer pad is constructed of 600D + PVC. A durable denier fabric with herringbone weave and DWR treatment for water repellency - Micro-brushed inner lining protects your tailgate from rub and wear marks - Raised bumpers facing into the truck box seat most frames snugly preventing bikes from coming into contact while shuttling - Raised square pads along the outer tailgate (small pad only) offer the additional security of holding forks in place - When the shuttle gets steep and rowdy, secure frames down with a Velcro-backed webbing loop and strap system - Grommet system offers the ability to lock bikes - Storage pocket - Two sizes - Small - 39.5" x 57" wide with 5 straps, Large - 47" x 61" wide with 6 straps
Thule One-Key Lock Cylinders fit virtually all Thule rack feet, cargo boxes, bike trays, and accessories to safely secure your valuable bikes and rack components. Also, the Cylinders within each pack are matched so that the same key opens all the locks.
The 12 x 100 mm thru-axle adapter allows modern road bikes to quickly secure to any traditional 9 mm fork mount bike tray. A simple thru-axle adapter that allows modern road bikes to quickly secure to any fork-mount bike rack. - 12mm x 100mm - Axle is not included - Built in safety tabs - Durable black powder coat finish TECHNICAL SPECS - Weight: 0.70 lbs - Dimensions: L 4.50" x W 1.25" x H 4.00"
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Yakima's Fork Adapter allows you to attach your through-axle fork to your fork-mounted rack quickly and easily. The tall arms give your brake caliper room to clear the tray, too.
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18" or 24" split bottom surf rack pads fit Thule square bars and other square/round bars or Thule's AeroBlade bars, Xsporter bars, and most factory racks. - High density foam padding provides maximum surfboard or stand-up paddle board protection - No-fade UV resistant fabrics for long term durability - Sewn-in hook and loop straps and convenient bungee cinch-cord ends allow for fast and easy installation, removal and adjustment (tie-down straps sold separately)
A fork hitch for bike transportation that allows for versitle mounting options on any flat surface. - Pre-aligned positioning for easier fork installation - Remove Boost 15 x 110mm insert to accommodate 20mm axles - Easy mounting to any flat surface - Rust-free Aluminum construction - The platform is 3.75 x 1.5" and the holes are 3" center to center Compatible with following: 15 x 110 mm (Boost, silver insert) 15 x 135 mm (Borealis, Fatback, 9zero7 + other Fat Bike forks) 15 x 142 mm (Salsa + others) 15 x 150 mm (Rock Shox Bluto Fork + others) 20 x 110 mm
Thule One-Key Lock Cylinders fit virtually all Thule rack feet, cargo boxes, bike trays, and accessories to safely secure your valuable bikes and rack components. Also, the Cylinders within each pack are matched so that the same key opens all the locks.
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Thule's Load Bar End Caps are replacement end caps for rectangular load bars.
Yakima's Chain Straps are replacement bike holding straps for various models of Yakima's trunk and hitch racks. The stretchy, sturdy rubber is easy on your bike's finish and is extremely durable for long life.
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If you think you only needed to pay attention if the Federal Reserve raised rates Thursday, you're wrong. While rates may have stayed the same for now, the financial and economic environment for farmers is changing fast.
What a mess we have made over the past 150 years. — jtl, 419
If you think you only needed to pay attention if the Federal Reserve raised rates Thursday, you're wrong. While rates may have stayed the same for now, the financial and economic environment for farmers is changing fast.
Here's what you need to know about the Fed's decision to keep the federal funds rate alone, at a target of 0% to .25%.
- Your cost to borrow money will remain relatively low, at least for now. "Farmers will be able to keep borrowing at low interest rates," notes Tommy Grisafi of Advance Trading. That's critical for many producers, who are finding themselves caught between low commodity prices and flat-to-rising production costs. The solution for many? Operating loans, which are becoming both larger and more important to many growers at this point in the cycle, according to Chris Barron of Ag View Solutions. "When interest rates go up, it's going to be a big hit to those who have an operating line of $500,000 or $1 million," says Barron, who advises grower customers on margins and profitability. "And it's not that hard to find a operation who are big enough to need a line of credit that size." Farmers who are struggling may already be feeling the pinch of higher rates, though.
- You will see market volatility in the short term. With many expecting the Fed to raise rates Thursday for the first time in nearly a decade, "the market had a vicious reaction" to the decision that rates would stay the same. Why did the Fed hold its position? They're worried not about the U.S. economy, which Fed Chairman Janet Yellen praised in her remarks, but the global economy, specifically China. "The situation abroad bears close watching," she said. However, the short-term impact of the Fed decision on the market should quickly fade as the trade adjusts to the new information. "By the end of this week, it will be old news," Grisafi said.
- The impact on commodities could be complicated. Today's news did bring the dollar down, making higher-priced U.S. grains more affordable in the global market. Grisafi worries that continued access to cheap debt will lead to a deflationary situation. "We're closer to deflation than inflation," he says. "Deflation is a really horrible thing for a commodity grower," because it drains demand and pushes prices even lower. "If I were a farmer, I'd be disappointed by this decision," Grisafi says. "But I don't think the Fed cares about commodity growers. I think they care about the Dow Jones Industrial Average and what that number on your phone is at the end of the day."
- You need to plan for higher rates. Yellen said in her remarks that the expectation is that the federal funds rate will rise to 1.5% by late 2016, 2.5% in late 2017, and 3.5% in 2018, so increases are coming. You can manage those hits by improving your efficiency and productivity in your fields and in your financials, which will allow you so to provide detailed cost projections and yield estimates to your banker. "Those farmers who are dialing those numbers in will be able to negotiate a better interest rate, simply by virtue of all that information," Barron says.
What do you think about the Fed's decision to leave rates alone? Are you relieved or concerned? Let us know in the comments.
Environmental & Natural Resource Economics: The Austrian View
edited by
Dr Jimmy T (Gunny) LaBaume
Is now available in both PAPERBACK and Kindle
Murray N. Rothbard was the father of what some call Radical Libertarianism or Anarcho-Capitalism which Hans-Hermann Hoppe described as "Rothbard's unique contribution to the rediscovery of property and property rights as the common foundation of both economics and political philosophy, and the systematic reconstruction and conceptual integration of modern, marginalist economics and natural-law political philosophy into a unified moral science: libertarianism."
This book applies the principles of this "unified moral science" to environmental and natural resource management issues.
The book started out life as an assigned reading list for a university level course entitled Environmental and Natural Resource Economics: The Austrian View.
As I began to prepare to teach the course, I quickly saw that there was a plethora of textbooks suitable for universal level courses dealing with environmental and natural resource economics. The only problem was that they were all based in mainstream neo-classical (or Keynesian) theory. I could find no single collection of material comprising a comprehensive treatment of environmental and natural resource economics based on Austrian Economic Theory.
However, I was able to find a large number of essays, monographs, papers delivered at professional meetings and published from a multitude of sources. This book is the result. It is composed of a collection of research reports and essays by reputable scientists, economists, and legal experts as well as private property and free market activists.
The book is organized into seven parts: I. Environmentalism: The New State Religion; II. The New State Religion Debunked; III. Introduction to Environmental and Natural Resource Economics; IV. Interventionism: Law and Regulation; V. Pollution and Recycling; VI. Property Rights: Planning, Zoning and Eminent Domain; and VII. Free Market Conservation. It also includes an elaborate Bibliography, References and Recommended Reading section including an extensive Annotated Bibliography of related and works on the subject.
The intellectual level of the individual works ranges from quite scholarly to informed editorial opinion.


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SINGAPORE – JULY 12, 2019 --( ASIA TODAY )-- The International Furniture Fair Singapore along with NOOK Asia ("IFFS"), will be taking a well-deserved break in 2020.
After 36 years, Asia's premier sourcing platform and design-led exhibition which has put Singapore on the world map of the global furniture and furnishings industry, will be taking time to rethink, review, revitalise and break new ground as well as to create new business opportunities, jobs, and grow the Singapore furniture and furnishings industry in the coming years.
Taking a break is a strategic step in line with the overall transformation in the furniture and furnishings industry which is taking place globally.
Said Mr Ernie Koh, Chairman of International Furniture Fair Singapore Pte Ltd, "The global furniture and furnishings industry is changing rapidly as new technologies and new lifestyles have ushered in new challenges and spawned new opportunities. For IFFS to remain the most distinctive channel for regional and international companies - to penetrate the global market with alternative solutions and meet the ever-changing needs of tomorrow's urban living, we need to transform - and do it soon!
As such, we will take time off in 2020 to restrategise, review the developments closely, rethink formulas and recharge to drive the next phase of growth. We also must revitalise our resources and concepts by introducing new, exciting and relevant themes, to elevate IFFS to the next level."
As its key objective is to serve creative enterprises, IFFS will need to embrace transformation to help it survive economic gyrations and attract talented people to come on board. It will also need to capitalise on the tech revolution that is disrupting traditional business formulas and breaking established design mindsets.
Added Mr Koh, "We look forward to come back refreshed with more immersive experiences, brand new ideas, a mission to get people to rethink furniture and furnishings as well as to make the industry even greater in the years to come."
About International Furniture Fair Singapore/NOOK Asia
The International Furniture Fair Singapore, and the NOOK Asia ("IFFS"), is regarded by industry experts as Asia's premier sourcing platform and design-led exhibition. With over three decades of experience since its inaugural event in 1981, the IFFS remains the most distinctive channel for regional and international companies to penetrate the global market.
IFFS is supported by the ASEAN Furniture Industries Council (AFIC), Design Singapore Council, Enterprise Singapore (ESG), as well as the Singapore Exhibition and Convention Bureau.
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ASUS Phoenix GTX 1660Ti Review
Deus Ex
Published: 22nd February 2019 | Source: ASUS | Price: |
Deus Ex – Mankind Divided
As you would expect, here we pretty much have all the boxes ticked that can be ticked – exclusive DirectX 12 fullscreen – whilst on the graphics options page we have the Ultra preset and all the boxes checked from Temporal AA through subsurface scattering, with 8xAF and everything at the highest it can go.
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Edit: I have a feeling the missing chips in M1 & M2 are for the GTX1650 versions with 128-bit busses(4 or 8 chips usable rather than the 3 or 6 of these 192-bit models)Quote
Just watching the YT video now, it's great you managed to get the "normal" model too Tom, it always piffs me abit when companies send only their latest & greatest with budget orientated models rather than the ones people would realistically buy (Especially this far down the stack since most would step up a tier to £329 2060's rather than pay 25% extra on the slower model for better cooling)
The NV RTX 2060 Founders is £329 when it is in stock on Nvidia.com, so the high-end GTX 1660 Ti models don't make that much sense if you are looking for peak price/perf.Quote
Looking at performance it's quite clear this is a pointless release. All they needed to do was drop the 2060 to £300.Quote
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Think of your recovery like surfing a giant wave. As long as you're concentrating on surfing that wave, (aka working on your recovery – going to meetings, talking to your sponsor, working your steps, staying in touch with your higher power), you're balanced on your board, experiencing joy, and surfing the ultimate wave. But then your concentration breaks. You stop focusing on the wave and start paying attention to distractions around you. Maybe you start thinking about your romantic relationship, or how it's going at work, or how you're going to pay that next bill that's due, or how that person you met last night perceived you, or some dumb joke you made that no one laughed at. It doesn't matter what the distraction is, because as long as that distraction becomes more important than that wave you're surfing, you're going to lose focus. So you get distracted, you lose your balance, the wave breaks, and you come crashing towards the rocky shore.
If you regain focus quickly, you can jump back on your board, catch your breath, and paddle back out into the water to catch another wave. But if you lay on shore feeling sorry for yourself thinking, "I'm such a loser, how did I mess up that wave? I'll never catch another wave like that one, I might as well just give up," all is lost. Sure, you might have a moment or two on shore, beaten, battered, but still breathing. Laying there in the sand, feeling sorry for yourself, feeling crushed, but safe for the moment. But if you wait too long, another wave will inevitably come crashing into shore, catching you in its undertow and dragging you back out to sea. Back out into the deep waters of active addiction. Without the motivation to get back on your board and paddle out to catch another big wave of recovery, it's virtually guaranteed that you'll get sucked under by the current, and drown in the sea of addiction.
Addiction is like the waves of the ocean. Either you're surfing on top of them, using the skills you've learned in recovery to carve against the tides and currents, using them to your advantage to move forward, or you're fighting against them, getting bashed, thrashed, and trashed by the unpredictable whims of the ocean of addiction. You're either in control, or out of control. There is no in between.
Sobriety might seem hard at times, but it's easier than addiction
It can feel like an exhausting prospect, having to be constantly vigilant against the dangers of addiction. It takes work. Hard work. It's hard staying constantly aware of risky situations, scheduling time to go to meetings, talk to sponsors, maintain your spiritual condition, reach out to other addicts, raise your hand and share where you're at, work the steps (if you're in a 12-step program), plan ahead, be aware, and maintain your sobriety. The single biggest challenge of long-term recovery is the seemingly constant work required to maintain your sobriety. But the reward of that work is sobriety itself, and that is the greatest reward of all.
Continuous, long-term sobriety is… relaxing. It doesn't require lying, cheating, stealing, planning, stressing, or constantly thinking about the next score, the next drink, or the next way to excuse yourself from life. Compared to active addiction, sobriety is a breeze. All you have to do is tell the truth, go where you're supposed to go, do what you're supposed to do, and just… be yourself.
Sobriety doesn't require math and scheming and plotting and planning just to portray the illusion of normalcy. All sobriety requires is that you abstain from mind-altering substances, ask for help when you need it, offer help when it's asked for, and when all else fails, simply don't use alcohol and drugs, no matter what. That's it. Everything else that's suggested in recovery programs will add to the overall experience of a sober lifestyle, but at its heart and soul, the only thing recovery requires is the willingness to abstain, to accept help when you need it, and to offer help when help is needed. It's pretty simple when you compare it to active addiction.
The pain and heartache of active addiction
Addiction is an all-consuming lifestyle. In the throes of severe active addiction, all other facets of life take a backseat to the beast that drives our addictions. Got plans tomorrow? Better make sure you've got the right stuff to get you through the day. Planning a trip out of town? That means pulling together extra money so you can go see the man and get a little extra in case you can't score in an unfamiliar environment. Run out of what you need to maintain? Well, that means you're going to have to call in sick and cancel plans until you find what you need. Run out of your supply a little ahead of schedule? Better hope mom leaves her purse lying around, or else you might have to look for something around the house that you can pawn or sell. Are people looking at you funny and asking you if you're alright? You'd better start coming up with a good story now and stick to it, otherwise people might know. And if they know, well that's the worst feeling of all. There's no feeling worse than being caught and exposed in your addiction.
Active addiction is truly exhausting. I've found that active addiction requires much more vigilance and attention than sobriety does. Addiction is like a pet that doesn't love you back. It always needs to be fed, walked, groomed, and maintained. Addiction doesn't sleep, doesn't rest, and doesn't give you anything in return. Addiction requires math, planning, scheming, plotting, planning, driving around, making uncomfortable late night phone calls and texts, begging, pleading, sickness, destruction of relationships, loss of trust, and overall destruction and deconstruction of one's own normal life. It's hell. And this hell of active addiction is what drives most of us to get sober in the first place.
If you're not moving forward, you're moving backwards
I may not be speaking for everyone in recovery when I say this, but I've met a lot of people in recovery (including myself) who wish we could get sober and then just… stop. Stop going to meetings, stop working steps, stop making and taking phone calls during moments of struggle, stop working so hard and just…. Be normal. We wish we could get past our addiction issues, fix the problem at hand, and just move forward with our lives.
Well, I hate to break it to you, but we're not normal. There is no stopping. There is no taking a break. There is no return to normalcy. Just like addiction, sobriety and recovery take continual maintenance. I'm sure diabetics wish they could normalize their insulin levels and return to normal life, but they can't. Diabetics have a disease, just like addicts. They have to constantly and vigilantly monitor and maintain their blood sugar levels in order to stay healthy. And unfortunately for us addicts, we have to do the same for our physical, mental, and emotional health. Addiction, like any other progressive disease, needs constant treatment and monitoring. If you're not moving forward in your recovery, you're moving back towards your addiction.
Daily action equals daily reward
In order to defeat the mental, emotional, and physical challenges of addiction, addicts have to work on a daily basis to battle addiction. We have to continue to go to meetings, to talk to our sponsors, to help others and thus be helped when we are in need. The rigors and vigilance talked about in 12-step programs is not without its wisdom. The best way to fight addiction in order to obtain and maintain a healthy and happy life is to face addiction one day at a time.
Of course, some days are easier than others. We may go through periods where we don't need to work quite so hard. We may not always need daily meetings, daily conversations with our sponsors, daily maintenance of our spiritual condition, but the desire and drive to stay sober must always be present. We must always be focusing on surfing that wave. Constantly and consistently adjusting our balance and focus, zeroing in on the areas of our lives that are causing trouble and pushing us towards relapse. Constantly making corrections, making adjustments, and developing new healthy habits to battle the demon of addiction that is ever bearing down on our backs. Always threatening to crash upon us like that ultimate big wave we're surfing.
But maybe MY addiction is different… maybe I'm different
For a very few people, this wish to return to "normalcy" may actually come true. In fact, I've seen it happen. I've known people who developed physical dependencies on opiates and other substances due to a catastrophic accident, and then beaten that physical dependency once their injuries healed, and returned to "normal" life. But unfortunately for most of us, this phenomenon of defeating the physical effects of chemical dependence, without treating the mental and emotional symptoms of addiction, is a true rarity.
Thinking of yourself as the exception, the one-in-a-million addict who can beat the physical challenges of addiction and then just walk away, is a dangerous game to play. Don't get caught up thinking you're special. I know I'm not special, I'm just another addict, just another alcoholic, just another person who needs help to maintain my sobriety.
There is a solution, and it works
Chances are, if you're reading this right now, you need to treat the physical, mental, and emotional symptoms of your addiction in order to maintain a healthy and happy and sober life. So instead of trying to do it your own way, do what others have done to stay happy, joyous, and free.
Go to detox, go to rehab, stay in a sober living, go to meetings, get a sponsor, get a home group, get a service commitment, raise your hand at meetings, ask for help when you need it, offer help when someone else needs it, get a higher power, pray, stay vigilant, work your program, and succeed. Yeah, that's a lot. I know it's a lot. And sometimes it feels like a huge pain in the ass.
But there IS a light at the end of the tunnel. Treating your addiction on the physical, mental, and emotional level yields tremendous results. There are many gifts of sobriety: better relationships, improved career options, improved health, reduced anxiety, mental health improvements, and so many other benefits. But the ultimate gift of sobriety is freedom. Freedom from addiction. Freedom from mental slavery. Freedom from need. Freedom from guilt, shame, and remorse. Freedom to be yourself. Think about that. The freedom to be YOU. No hiding, no running, no lies, no bullshit. You can wake up every morning without having to scramble to make up a story. You can go to bed every night without having to worry what you'll have to deal with in the morning. Freedom. True freedom.
So when it comes to your recovery, keep surfing that wave. Stay balanced, stay aware. Stay on top of your board and don't get distracted. If you get caught in the chop and wind up bailing, get back on the water and keep surfing. Don't lay on the shore feeling sorry for yourself, get back out there and keep riding the waves. Don't get caught in the undertow, don't get dragged back out to sea. Keep paddling, keep trying, keep riding, and like they say in the movies, just keep swimming.
— Bryan Swift for Avenues New York, 2018
If you're struggling with addiction, relapse, secrets, lies, or fear, it doesn't have to be this way. There are people who understand. We understand. You are not alone. Let us help. Find a meeting. Find a group. Find a detox, rehab, sober house, or recovery community. You don't have to do this alone. You can do this. We can help. For more information about addiction, recovery, and what you can do to battle your demons head-on, contact Avenues NYC and ask to speak to a case manager today.


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It's already the middle of March and I'm just done posting last month's Makankakis Dinner. Eeks. In fact, I reaslised there's another 2 posts on CNY that is on the 'please-spend-some-time-and-blog-me' list. And that's only CNY! Tsk tsk. Haha.
Oh well. Unlike one popular female blogger, I'm not a full-timer. :p
Last month, the monthly Makankakis Dinner took a different twist. We ate and drank in the name of charity. Makansutra kindly sponsored the food for all 56 of us and all the proceeds went to our selected charity- the Breadline Group.
It's cool to know that 100% of the donated amount goes to benefit the charity. A big thanks to Makanguru Seetoh for sponsoring the food.
A welcome drink of Freshly Squeezed Sugarcane with Lemon was such a treat after the journey from Boon Lay. In fact, I gulped it down and forgot to take a photo. Oops.
Dinner started with Earthen Hot Pot with Mushroom and Assorted Vegetables. The claypot sat on an old-school charcoal stove. A bonus point for using charcoal I say!
The very healthy-looking plate held leafy greens, long cabbage, beancurd, golden mushrooms, tomatoes and slices of Osyter King mushrooms (I think). Very healthy indeed. I like it as a warm and light prelude to dinner.
Next came the Assorted Satay in Banana Leaf Cone. Sticks of beef, mutton and chicken satay were grabbed fast. Slightly sweet and savoury, each stick of meat had a nice firm bite. The accompanying peanut sauce was also thick and spicy and deliciously paired with the satay.
Now, BBQ Chicken Wings are everybody's favourite. And to get a sub-standard one would be disappointing. I was disappointed. The ones here were lacking in taste. I think somehow the marinate had not permeated the meat well. The chili sauce was a tad to sharp for my liking and failed to save the wings in distress.
Fortunately, its partner, the Chili Chicken was much better. Crispy deep-fried pieces of chicken dipped in a tangy chili sauce makes one wanna ask for rice.
The next dish really puzzled me when I first saw it on the menu. Fishball noodles? I was wondering how it would be shared since all the items were served in one plate and placed in the centre of the table for communal sharing. Honestly, silly me was hoping to be amused by a big bowl of fishball noodles in the middle of the table. But thankfully, the organisers had more sense. A small bowl was served to each diner. One word- decent.
Another one word- indecent. The Black Fried Carrot Cake was way to soft and tasted one-dimensionally sweet.
It's fairer cousin failed too. Sadly, there wasn't enough kick in the White Fried Carrot Cake too. No crispy edges, no smokey notes and insufficient chai poh (preserved raddish) made this flat.
My heart sunk after the poor showing by the fried carrot cakes. The sight of the BBQ Stingray was met by lowered expectations. Luckily I found comfort in the meaty flesh of the stingray despite the average chili.
There was a buzz as Orh Luak (Oyster Omelette) made its way to the table. I didn't eat the oysters but the pieces of fried tapioca starch with eggs, dipped into the spicy chili sauce were good.
For desserts, we had the Roti Kaya Fondue. I felt it was a bit of a misnomer as it was simply sticks of bread to be dipped into a small container of kaya. The word 'fondue' probably brought to mind something else. On the whole, I would think it was a fun take of the usual kaya toast.
Part two of desserts was a choice of either Cheng Tng or Chendol. I picked the former and requested for it to be iced. Even with the shaved ice, the Cheng Tng was still too thick and syrupy for me. The ingrdients of white fungus, lotus seed, gingko nut and dried persimmon strips were good though.
I took a spoonful of Chendol from Ewan and found it to be rich. The coconut milk was ample and the gula melaka (brown palm sugar) evident.
Wines for the night.
Nice to meet Tangawizi, Laurent and Sandra! I think this has got to be the post with the most mention of 'chili sauce'.
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Chew On This: This may not be, IMHO, the best place for local food but the central location, close proximity to Cityhall, late closing hours and the lovely evening breeze from the near-by river add to the appeal.
Friday, March 14, 2008
Feburary Charity Makankakis Dinner 2008
4 comments:
Bummer .. ! that food wasn't that good.. :(
- 4:33 pm
- The Hungry Cow said...
See the things I do for charity? :P
- 11:27 am
hahaha! good, can eat at the same time helping charity! can i go next time too? lol
- 9:35 am
- The Hungry Cow said...
ladyironchef: Eating while helping charity is definitely more fun! Haha. Btw, yea sure. Do join us for makankakis as it's open to everyone and anyone. =)
- 10:02 am
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Date of Award
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Doctor of Philosophy
Natural Resources
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David Ostermeier
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Virginia Dale, Donald Hodges, Joan Rentsch
This thesis responds to the need to quantify social learning and its outcomes as it relates to natural resource management. Social learning enables individuals engaging in collective action to understand each other's perspectives, encourages integration of diverse knowledge bases, and the creation of new knowledge (Keen, Brown, & Dyball, 2005). However, the concept currently lacks a clear operational definition in natural resource management. The lack of an operational definition for social learning has stymied attempts to validate its espoused ability to improve civic discourse and, ultimately, resource governance (Pahl-Wostl & Hare, 2004). This report is composed of three papers that collectively offer a way forward for this area of research.
The first paper supplies an operational definition of social learning based on team cognition research in organizational psychology. One possible research framework for the assessment of social learning is provided. The second paper presents a case study using this framework. The case study takes place within the context of private forestlands management; a growing arena for collective action institutions. A pre-test and post-test quasi-experimental design is used to test for social learning resulting from a participatory research intervention. The third paper documents the results of the participatory research intervention, independent of the social learning framework.
Recommended Citation
Fogel, Jonah Malachai, "A Team-Based Approach to Social Learning Research in Natural Resource Management. " PhD diss., University of Tennessee, 2007.


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Each and every time Phenom Hoop Report gets to report or sees a commitment from a player we have seen over the years, it is always a fantastic day. It is great to see players achieve their goal to play at the next level and it is such a great accomplishment for that player.
Here is the latest commitment
Player: Cole Anthony
Class: 2019
Committed to: North Carolina
What Was Said by Phenom Hoops:
"Cole Anthony was poetry in motion on Saturday Night, super smooth, extremely controlled, and was arguably the best player on the court despite only scoring seven points. With Steve Smith absent, he was the coach on the floor, running his team to the best of his abilities, he had a couple passes that just made your jaw drop. A one-handed half-court lob to Christian Brown, and a between the legs drop off to Kofi Cockburn for the big slam. He continues to impress in all aspects of the game, and I haven't even seen him when he takes the game over scoring the ball. Soooooo much fun to watch." – Miles Masercola, Battle at the Rock 2018
"Offensively, he's going to dictate a lot of the action (like normal) and should be able to consistently create scoring opportunities for the team. As a prospect, he's capable of anything on the basketball floor. Some people have voiced concerns about his three-point shooting, but Anthony frequently applies pressure from the perimeter and should open the eyes of many during this upcoming season. His IQ and playmaking instincts are truly phenomenal, unlike any other floor general in the country. Very few players can match his combination of strength and shot creation abilities, which is a large part of his uniqueness as a player. Anthony understands how to absorb contact and manipulate opposing defenses inside the arc whenever he desires. His demeanor and eat-or-be-eaten mentality should easily set the tone on defense, especially as a point-of-attack defender." – Jeff Bendel
"Anthony honestly could get anywhere he wanted on the floor with his mid-range jumper, handles, and ability to finish with either hand. He had some mishaps a few times but overall, he had a great game. He scored in transition with his jumpers and found his teammates like he always does. One thing we saw is how he competed on the defensive end and rebounding. Loved what we saw but it was just another day in the office for Anthony." – Phenom Hoops from Nike's Own the Game Invitational 2019
"Anthony showed why he is the top prospect in basketball, and it goes much further than his basketball skill set. He is an incredible leader. During the dunk contest, Anthony was in the middle of the floor, pumping up the crowd cheering on his teammate. At the end of the game, down 4 with 2 minutes to play, he looked calmly at each of his teammates eyes and said, "give me the ball and say calm. We got this." It was uncanny how 4 and 5-stars look to him, trust him and listen to him. Then you got the skill set. Deep range with great touch, ball on a string handle, excellent change of pace to pair with a jet-quick first step and then there is that 40"+ vertical. He's got the entire package." – Phenom Hoops Carmel Christian Tip-Off 2018


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Sinister Summer
Cars, Cruisers, and Close Calls
Childhood adventures capture the culture of the 1950s in Sinister Summer.
Lighthearted summer fun mixes with worry and fear in C. A. Hartnell's Sinister Summer, a chapter book about faith, family, and friends.
In the 1950s, Carol Ann is a carefree eleven-year-old who spends much of her time with her siblings and her neighbor and best friend, Pete. Their biggest concerns are the angry older boys who drive souped-up cars through their neighborhood, The Cruisers. The Cruisers always seem to be looking for trouble.
As Carol Ann and Pete seek adventures throughout their summer, they encounter instances of racial prejudice, reckless behavior, and accidental peril, as when her car door swings open while they're on a car trip. Two or three subplots contain mysterious elements that perplex the friends, but that are resolved by the end of the book.
Through it all, Carol Ann turns to the Bible for comfort and reassurance, sharing any verses that she finds to be helpful with Pete, who appreciates them as well. Conversations between Carol Ann and Pete are overly proper for children of their ages, though.
The conflict with the Cruisers is overwrought, given how little Carol Ann and Pete interact with the older kids. Even when an entire chapter deals with a happy day spent out of town on a trip, Carol Ann's thoughts drift to the danger of the Cruisers, despite them not being present. Conflicts like being pulled underwater by a wave at the beach are more authentic expressions of childhood fear.
A wide cast of characters, including Pete and Carol Ann's families, allows for a variety of smaller adventures that highlight the unstructured time that the children spend together. Keeping track of the characters is easier because of an included chart of names and ages.
Characters like Pete's sister Mary Jane grow over the course of the book, and the presence of older teens, like Pete's brother Hawk, allows for dialogue that doubles as plot development and that introduces educational information about the cars, habits, and customs of the 1950s.
Carol Ann's story draws much of its strength from this portrayal of 1950s culture. Descriptions of beaches, neighborhood parades, and cruising are entertaining, and scenes such as one at a Fourth of July parade are evocative and nostalgic. Extra resources, including a glossary of 1950s terms and a list of what things cost then, further the history lesson element of the book.
Two friends' childhood adventures capture the culture of the 1950s in the faith-based Sinister Summer.
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When students are absent on a quiz or test day, I simply write their name on a quiz at the time I administer it and add it to the clipboard. I often like to write the date the quiz/test was suppose to be taken (I have a policy that states students get 2 days to make up quizzes and 5 days to make up tests), along with a little note why (ex: ausente hoy, ausente toda la semana, etc) to jog my memory when the student comes to me later. It's also nice to have them all in one place when students come asking for them.
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Molokai to Oahu Paddle board race
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Molokai to Oahu Paddle board and SUP race
On July 27th I headed over to Hawaii to experience the Ironman of Paddle board races, the channel crossing race starting on the Island of Molokai and finishing at Koko Head on Oahu. Myself and my team mate Dan Van Dyck (we raced in the stock team division) along with Tom Hinds and Shannon Delaney (also racing as a team but mixed team division) traveled over to the islands together. I was the virgin among the group as Tom has done the channel several times solo and as a team while Shannon and Dan had raced the team division the previous year and had raced the Outrigger crossing several times each.
I don't want to butcher the details of the event while trying explain it so here is the over view from the event website, www.quicksilver.com/molokai:
12th Annual Quiksilveredition
Molokai to Oahu Paddle Board Race:
In the world long distance paddleboarding racing it's known simply as "Molokai",and its challenge has become legendary: a 32-mile rough water race across the Kaiwi Channel that separates the Hawaiian islands of Molokai and Oahu, from Kaluakoi to Koko Head. But unlike many other long-distance, flat-water events, the Molokai features a downwind course that tests not only the endurance but the open-ocean surfing skills of the field of over 135 of the world's best men and women paddleboard and stand-up paddle racers. Competitors in a variety of classes including unlimited and stock paddleboards, as well as solo and relay stand-up paddling, must fight their way across one of the roughest channel crossings in the Islands, literally surfing their way down consecutive open ocean swells in the attempt to reach Oahu. Once along its rugged coast paddlers are met with capricious head winds and side currents that make the last few miles to Maunalua Bay a grueling test of sheer will and muscle. For serious competitors only, this year's field will include six-time champion Jaime Mitchell, stand-up stand out Bonga Perkins and the 2007 women's unlimited winner Shakira Westdorp from Australia, who just barely touched out rival Kanesa Duncan of Oahu.
Race morning brought 20 knot winds and 5-7 foot swells. I was told the conditions were not the best as the wind was not directly behind us and the current in the channel was from our right rather than at our backs. It still made for an epic day! It's hard to explain what is it like catching these swells on a 12 foot stock board and going from 5mph to over 15mph in a matter or 3 seconds and then fighting to stay up on your knees as the current hits you from the right and starts to turn your boat. I took a schooling in the first 30min and after falling off my board several times picked up the technique, but was no match for the local Hawaiians or Australians that paddle in this bump ever day.
Dan and I started out each taking a 30min turn and then switched to 20min turns for the next 2 hours and then down to 15min pieces for the remainder of the race. Our support boat would follow or stay beside us until it was time for an exchange when it would then pull in front and hold position until the paddler was about 25 yards away. The guy on the boat would then dive in and hold a hand up in the air so that the paddler could keep eye contact with the guy in the water. You could lose contact with your guy very fast with the 7 foot swells, even as close as 20 yards away. The exchange was fast as the paddler would bail off one side as the guy in the water would then roll on and get a good push from his team mate. We finished up in 6 hours and 38 minutes, 2nd in our old guy category. Shannon and Tom kicked our butts winning the mixed division and 10 min ahead of us. Jamie Mitchell dominated the race winning by close to 20min and for the 7th year in a row.
We will all be back next year but I need to plan several one week trips beforehand to practice paddling in the bump!


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The New York City Board of Health voted unanimously Wednesday to extend an order for mandatory measles-mumps-rubella vaccinations and fines for noncompliance in certain ZIP Codes in Brooklyn, where a measles outbreak began last fall in the ultra-Orthodox Jewish community.
The city health commissioner's order, initially issued on April 9 when the city declared a public-health emergency for the Williamsburg section of Brooklyn, mandates that anyone who lives or works in the 11205, 11206, 11211 and 11249 ZIP Codes be vaccinated against or demonstrate immunity to measles. The order applies to children aged 6 months and older, and there are fines for noncompliance.
The original order applied until the board meeting; the continuing order is effective immediately and will last until the outbreak is declared over by the health department commissioner, Oxiris Barbot.
Photos: Williamsburg Reacts to Mandatory Vaccinations
Residents weigh in on the mandatory measles-mumps-rubella vaccinations and fines for noncompliance in certain areas of Brooklyn
During a presentation before the Board of Health, the health department's deputy commissioner for the division of disease control, Demetre Daskalakis, said the majority of the 329 confirmed cases of measles in the city, some 66%, are in children younger than 4 years old.
Data from the city presented during the meeting showed the number of reported measles cases dipped to its lowest point in late December and early January, but then increased through January, February and March in Williamsburg. Dr. Daskalakis said the "kindling" for that growth was an incident where one unvaccinated child with measles came to school, resulting in 41 other measles transmissions.
"It's like a fractal. Those 40 people contact another number of people and they transmit measles," he said.
Board of Health member Lynne Richardson expressed concern that the current outbreak could grow in emergency rooms throughout the city, where now the level of screening needed for patients who have a fever—a common symptom for measles—has created a great deal of new work.
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Five parents filed a lawsuit Monday in New York against the city's Department of Health and Mental Hygiene and the city's health commissioner, seeking a temporary restraining order against the mandatory vaccine order. Attorneys said in their petition for the parents that there is "insufficient evidence of a measles epidemic." A judge didn't grant the temporary restraining order, the city said, and the next hearing in the case is on April 18.
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Homegrown Indian brand iBall has launched a new tablet for users seeking smartphone functionality with a much larger screen. The product has been dubbed as the Slide Brace XJ and will set you back Rs. 19,999. Let's have a look at what the tablet has to offer.To start off, it being a tablet, has a large 10.1-inch IPS LCD display having a resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels. This brings its pixel density to about 150 PPI which is just about decent if you intend to view video content. Speaking of its design, the tablet has a curvy body and comes with a built-in stand to hold it vertically when you are using it to watch movies. The device will ship in a flashy gold colour variant that looks good.
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Though he was behind the death of perhaps It was Ford that, in the spring of 1882,
the most famous outlaw in United States killed bandit Jesse James in St. Joseph,
history, few know the name of Robert Ford. Missouri. He was killed himself ten years
Ford believed that he would be hailed as a A self explanatory that led us to the grave
hero for ending his criminal career, but the of Bob Ford. He and his brother, Charley,
circumstances of James' death led to Ford were members of James' gang of thieves.
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Robert Ford, the man who shot Jesse James, was born in Ray County, Missouri on January 31, 1862. He was one of seven children had by James and Mary Ford. Called "Bob" by most people, Ford became fascinated by the adventures of outlaw Jesse James at an early age, likely reading about the criminal in one of the various forms of literature that exaggerated his exploits. In 1880, Bob Ford finally had the chance to meet his hero. He and Charley, his older brother, then began hanging around with James and his band of thieves, although they did not join his ranks at first.
With the numbers of James' gang decreasing, Bob and Charley Ford took advantage of the opportunity and became members. Though they participated in the group's exploits, it is not believed that they played major roles in any crimes. It is likely that Bob just did little odd jobs, such as watching the horses while others committed the actual robberies. Fame-hungry Bob Ford was not content with this and desired to something big and important. He would get his wish, although it would negatively impact his life.
The end of Jesse James actually began with the death of another member of his gang. In December of 1881, Wood Hite and Dick Liddil, two of Jesse's partners in crime, were hiding from the law at the home Martha Bolton, sister of Bob and Charley Ford. One morning, an argument erupted between Hite and Liddil, leading Hite to draw his gun. He fired several times and wounded Liddel, who then shot Hite in the arm. Bob Ford, who was nearby, took the side of his friend Liddil and took out his own firearm. Ford pulled the trigger and a bullet struck Wood Hite in the head. He died shortly thereafter, and Ford took his body and buried it in a shallow grave. Word of the incident eventually made its way to the authorities, who then arrested Ford (Dick Liddil was afraid that Jesse James would come after him for shooting Hite, James' cousin, so he turned himself in). While in captivity, he told his captors that he had access to Jesse James, which resulted in his release. A meeting was arranged between Ford and the Governor Crittenden of Missouri, who promised that, if he killed James, Ford would be pardoned of both his killing and the death of Wood Hite. He also swore to give Ford the reward money for James, which was $10,000. Ford agreed to the governor's terms and let his brother in on the scheme. On April 3rd, Bob shot James in the back of the head, ending his criminal reign.
Bob and Charley were both indicted for killing James and pled guilty to the charges. Though they were sentenced to hang, both were pardoned by Governor Crittenden that same day. However, Bob Ford received only a fraction of the reward money he was promised. Still, he proudly went about promoting himself as Jesse James' killer. He frequently posed for photos at dime museums and also took the the stage, constantly retelling the tale of James' demise. Like President Lincoln's assassin, John Wilkes Booth, Ford was shocked when most people criticized him for killing the outlaw with his family nearby. He was also called a coward for shooting James when he was unarmed and with his back turned. Ford, for obvious reasons, tended to skip that detail when he retold the story, but there was no protecting his reputation once the truth got out.
Charley Ford, who had become paranoid that Frank James would avenge his brother by killing him, moved and changed his name several times. Ill with tuberculosis and battling a morphine addiction, he committed suicide in 1884. Meanwhile, his brother decided that touting himself as James' killer was not in his best interest. After relocating several times, Ford moved to Creede, Colorado, where he operated a saloon. In June of 1892, a fire destroyed buildings in Creede's business district, including Ford's saloon. In response he opened a tent saloon where he could run his business until a proper facility was built. On June 8th, three days after the fire occurred, a deranged man named Edward O'Kelley entered the tent saloon and excalimed, "Hello, Bob." Bob Ford's back was turned, and as he turned around to see who had greeted him, he was shot twice by O'Kelley. One of the bullets pierced Ford's neck, and he was killed instantly.
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But we don't stop there. We offer complete building maintenance services, which means that if a customer needs something done and it's within our area of expertise, we will make sure it gets done and done right in the first place.
PSI employs highly trained, OSHA Certified technicians who specialize in commercial building maintenance and repair. We are confident in their capabilities to perform the work accurately and on time.
Sure, you could probably rely on your employees to fix some things, but are they specialized to do it? Will it take them longer to get the job done and will it be done according to specifications? Do they have the certifications and knowledge needed to complete the work correctly and on time? Are they available to help you when you need them to?
PSI does them all and more. As a matter of fact, PSI can also help with property damaged due to neglect, vandalism or a necessary rebuild or upgrade. PSI has the resources and equipment to make it happen. Don't trust your commercial building maintenance and repair to the amateurs… hire the pros at PSI to do it!
Our customer satisfaction starts with our bidding process, unlike other industries. While, in most cases, the turnaround time for a bid takes three days or less, from site visit to electronic bid in hand. Give us a call today or fill out our form to receive a free estimate!
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Artifact Details
TitleLibrascope - Model L-224 Drum
Catalog Number102712223
TypeStill image
DescriptionB&W image of Librascope L-224 Drum. The unit has covers on and is mounted on shipping platform
Recto top right corner part of image: "LIBRASCOPE Neg. No. 21877"
Identifying Numbers
|Other number
|Verso pencil
|Other number
|Recto Neg. No.
Dimensionsoverall: 11 in x 8 1/2 in
CategoryIdentification photograph
CreditCourtesy of Gwen Bell
Lot NumberX7413.2015
Related Records
|Librascope - Model L-224 Drum


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I have read plenty of studies showing high grease, sodium and sugar content in fast food is not good for us. A recent report seems to show something more - that people who ate fast food show substances that occur when phthalates (something that makes plastic more flexible) break down.
How do these plastic chemicals get into our body? The study is not saying that we are eating plastic, but it suggests that phthalates could have leached into food during preparation or packaging. Plastic gloves and conveyer belts could be the source and facilitated by heat from cooking.
There were prior studies showing that diet is a source of exposure for plastics chemicals like phthalates and Bisphenol A (BPA), and that processed food may be of particular concern. The new study focuses specifically on fast food, and is the largest study to-date that shows positive exposure and correlation.
The study took a sample of more than 8,800 people, who detailed all the food they ate in the last 24 hours and then provided a urine sample. Two specific phthalate byproducts were identified: DEHP and DiNP. Compared to people who did not eat fast food, those who did and ate 35% or more of their total calories in the last 24 hours had around 24% higher levels of DEHP, and close to 40% higher levels of DiNP, respectively.
According to the study author Ami Zota, "Our study helps shed light on one potential way that people can reduce their exposure to these chemicals through their diet, but it also points to a broader problem of widespread chemicals in our food systems that will require many different types of stakeholders to get involved in order to fix it."
Well said. Findings such as this are a good reminder that we should eat less processed food, and everything in moderation.
Article originally appeared in Time.com


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Firm Handling Class-Action Suit Against Spotify Lists Cons of NMPA SettlementPDF
March 17, 2016
On March 17, 2016, Michelman & Robinson, LLP (M&R) and partner Mona Hanna were featured in the Billboard article "Firm Handling Class-Action Suit Against Spotify Lists Cons of NMPA Settlement." The article draws attention to the fact that M&R has offered up an FAQ for songwriters and publishers ahead of an imminent settlement between the streaming service and the National Music Publishers Association, or NMPA. Ms Hanna notes, among other things, that "it is impossible to determine the true benefit to songwriters because the settlement negotiations between NMPA and Spotify have been conducted without court oversight."


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Saturday Classes for Students in Grades K–8
Our Saturday classes explore a range of topics for inquisitive and creative minds.
Topics of Study: computer animation, robotics, LEGO, acting, "app" design, computer game design, computer science, creative movement and storytelling, culinary arts, digital photography, directing, file editing, history, language arts, marine biology, mathematics, visual arts and more!
Our classes are fun, hands-on and engaging!
Fees (for most classes, some exceptions apply):
- $40 – one session class
- $80 – two session class
- $65 – culinary class
- 9 a.m.-2 p.m. for culinary classes
- 9 a.m.-12 noon for all other classes
Our instructors are Connecticut certified teachers with master's degrees or higher. To learn more about our qualified staff, visit meet our instructors!
Our fall catalog is usually available online and in print July-December. Please check our catalog page to view the current catalog(s).
Questions? Contact Linda Armstrong at 860-512-2804 or by email email@example.com.


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Window Regulators
If you are looking for a used window regulator online, Car Parts Locator is the dream stop to find one. Just use the form above to get started and get yourself an insanely low price. Or read a bit about the history of window regulators…
Since the introduction of "closed" cars in the Twenties, various types of window regulator have become established on the market. KÜSTER develops and produces all current standard versions to order, focussing primarily on cable-operated window regulator technology, which was launched on the European market by KÜSTER back in the Seventies.
Our range in this segment currently comprises single- and double-rail drum and cable window regulators, continuous-path regulators and – our latest innovation – the KÜSTER compact window regulator. In turn, all Küster window regulator systems are available as manual, electrically or electronically powered and controlled variants and, depending on customer requirements, either with or without anti-trap systems.
A recent example how KÜSTER uses its innovative strength to refine even a well-established system like the cable-operated window regulator is the KÜSTER compact window regulator (see below) that is available either as a stand alone with a solid-pressed basis plate or as a constructed module model.
Furthermore, we are continuously optimising our drum and cable window regulator technology in an economical as well as in a technological way, for example by standardisation , modularisation and modular systems.
KÜSTER compact window regulator – Compact and powerful
In the Nineties, the benefits of the cable-operated window regulator superseded other systems; now, KÜSTER launches its future generation of window regulators.
The KÜSTER compact window regulator skillfully combines the economical and technical advantages of today's leading systems, the single- and double-rail drum and cable window regulator, and is suitable for both conventional and modular door concepts.
The demands of automotive customers for enhanced user-friendliness, coupled with the growing requirements placed by OEMs on system suppliers such as ourselves, prompted us to combine and extend the benefits of tried-and-trusted systems.
The fundamental criteria applied to window regulators today are undoubtedly true for all the systems used. However, the KÜSTER compact window regulator meets these requirements in a way which clearly sets it apart from conventional window regulators in its field.
These are just a few examples of the many criteria imposed:
- Operational safety
- Assembly-friendliness
- Packaging space-efficiency
- Operational reliability
- Weight optimisation
- Output efficiency
- Cost-effectiveness