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Alumni — Department of Endodontology

Welcome to your page!

As you may have heard or seen from the top of this page, we are now The Maurice H. Kornberg School of Dentistry. Come here to catch up with the latest from your classmates and fellow alumni from other years.

Births, marriages, publications, lectures, faculty and society appointments etc.

Help us locate other alumni.

Remember, this page depends on you to keep it up to date.

Endodontology Current Literature Abstracts

The Endodontology Current Literature Abstract site is password protected. If you would like access to the site please contact Wanda Gordon at

Alumni Directory

From the desk of the President of the Temple Endodontic Alumni Association

Dear Alumni:

Greetings from Philadelphia!  We have successfully dug ourselves out from more than 22 inches of snow and we are all looking forward to attending the AAE annual session in San Francisco this year and hope you will join us there.  There is a lot to catch up with.  Dr. Yesilsoy is our department chairperson with Dr. Koren moving to a part-time position after 34 years as a full-time faculty member.  Dr. Maobin Yang is the new director for the residency program.  Dr. Goldberg is also working very hard to secure a CBCT for our department and we anticipate installation this summer.

We plan to have a hospitality suite in the Marriott Marquis - Foothill F, on Thursday night, April 7, from 6:30 pm to 8 pm.  Please join us and catch up with old friends, get a hug, or just have a laugh.  See you on April 7th.

Donations can be made payable to:

Temple Endodontic Alumni Association

c/o Dr. Bruce Terry

Dept. of Endodontics

Temple Kornberg School of Dentistry

3223 N. Broad St.

Philadelphia PA  19140

If you wish to make a donation to the Alumni Association please make your check payable to: Temple Endodontic Alumni Association and send to Temple Endodontic Alumni Association c/o Dr. Bruce Terry, Dept of Endodontics, Temple University School of Dentistry, 3223 N. Broad St., Philadelphia, PA 19140.

Sam Seltzer Club ($2,500)
Molar Club ($1,000)
Incisor Club ($500)
All of these levels will allow you to list your website in our online directory and access our current literature review. Website listing only ($100) Literature Review only ($100)

AAE 2016 - San Francisco

Graduation Dinner 2016

Dr. Bruce Terry Climbs Mount Aconcagua - the highest peak in the western hemisphere

Bruce Terry climbs to the top Bruce and his team

I did summit Aconcagua on Saturday at 2:30 pm at 22,800 ft. We slept at 19700 feet for two nights. The weather was very nice for us. We had a light snow and light wind on summit day. All in all it was a terrific climb with 6 new friends. After a 16 hr summit we return tired to our tents. One climber had hypoglycemia on the way down (not unusual) since you often climb on adrenaline. We had to pump her full of sugar and mostly carry her down in teams. Oh well! I also didn't mention the guy we ran into on the way to carry gear to camp 3. He was having angina pain. All the guide had was aspirin. We called for a helicopter rescue and carried him to a spot for the helicopter to pick him up. We learned that he was OK. The guide and our team were written up in the Argentina newspaper for the rescue. So never take any mountain as a day hike. Elevation has an enormous effect on the body. Anyway, for me I love to be out in the mountains and push myself. The guides were great. Yesterday I had my first shower and meat in 14 days! That's right 14 days. It felt great. We hiked out 16 miles from our second base camp yesterday. It was a very long day, but the shower and steak were the prize. It looks like I will be returning on Friday if I can make the change.

All my best,

Dr. Alan Gluskin Elected to the American Association of Endodontists Board of Directors

Alan H. Gluskin, D.D.S., was elected to the American Association of Endodontists Board of Directors during the organization’s recent Annual Session in San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Gluskin represents AAE District VII, comprised of California.

Dr. Gluskin currently serves as the professor and chair of the department of endodontics at the University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry in San Francisco, Calif., a position he has held since 1990. Since becoming an AAE member in 1974, Dr. Gluskin has served the AAE by volunteering on the Annual Session Planning Committee , which he chaired in 2009-2010. Additionally, he has been a member of the Educational Affairs and Research and Scientific Affairs Committees. Dr. Gluskin also served on the Peer Review Committee of the California State Association of Endodontists from 1992-1998. He received his D.D.S. from the University of the Pacific in 1972 and his Certificate in Endodontics from Temple University in 1976.

New Diplomates

Chinchai Hsiao ('11) has become Diplomate of the American Board of Endodontics.

O All students must complete two sessions of assisting in the graduate endodontic clinic prior to treating a patient in the endodontic clinic., alum Aneel Belani.

At the age of 28, Aneel Belani D.D.S., is one of the youngest Board-certified endodontics in ABE. Additional information available at

Passing The Boards 2012

Congratulations!! The department is pleased to announce that the members of the class of 2013 who took the written ABE boards this June all passed.

Andrew Chang
Hector Garcia
Arnav Mistry
Quan Nghiem
Anil Manda Reddy
Marisa Zarchy

Kuo-Wei  Lin (’11) has completed the written and oral portions of the endodontic boards.

Recent Teaching Appointments

Kristina Shagramanova (’09) UCLA
Avedis Encioiu (’10) U of Toronto
Elaine Lam  (’08)  U of British Columbia
Michael Sha (’10)   U of British Columbia
Mahmoud, Ektefaie (’08) U of British Columbia
ChinChai Hsiao (’11) Kornberg School of Dentistry
Christian Lehr (’11) Kornberg School of Dentistry
Ramya Ramamurthy  (’09)UCSF
Herbert Ray (’90) – Director of Graduate Program, U of Pittsburgh
Aneel Belani ('10) University of Illinois at Chicago School of Dentistry
Nicholas Addiego ('00) Kornberg School of Dentistry
Jay M Goldberg ('85) Kornberg School of Dentistry

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Batman: Year One Review

Some time around last winter I made a little vow to myself not to watch anything Batman-related, with the intent of saving all my Batman movies and cartoons for about a month before The Dark Knight Rises’ release to best psych myself up for what is sure to be an unforgettable motion picture event. This of course excluded comic books and video games. Living a life without having played Batman: Arkham Asylum is not something I want to fathom. I broke my little vow by watching Batman: Year One earlier this week.

It’s a decent animated film. It alternates between focusing on Batman/Bruce Wayne and Lt. James Gordon, it establishes the characters, their personalities, their morals, and the events that lead up to affirming the relationship between the two that we all know and love. There’s a little Catwoman thrown in, too.

It’s a fair enough adaptation of Frank Miller’s story, an artist to whom many Bat-fans feel indebted, though maybe it doesn’t translate quite perfectly. The foundation of the story is all there, we have the characters we know, we have the elements of corruption in Gotham City and the never-ending battle for justice, but I don’t know, I can’t quite put my finger on it, it just doesn’t flow as naturally and as satisfyingly as it should. Everything here feels included by obligation and not structure. Maybe it just doesn’t translate that well. Nolan’s films took but only hints from Miller’s stories and the end result is infinitely more memorable. Well, duh.

But it’s not as if the movie has the mega-budget of a Nolan film, so we have to give it credit in that department. The animation is pretty good. Good, not great. I mean, there’s nothing really wrong with it. But it’s not like “this is the beginning and end of all Batman animation” kind of amazing or anything. The action scenes are pretty cool at least. Hello shaky cam.

Before watching it I had heard the voice acting wasn’t great. This is a criticism I have to agree with. It’s not that compelling, is it? I have no idea who this Ben McKenzie dude is but his Batman sucks. Really. Deal with it. So much for being constructive.

With these DC movies I think all you can do is hope for the best, hope for something grand, and at least be willing to compromise when it doesn’t exactly deliver on everything you wanted. There’s nothing at all wrong with Batman: Year One, it indeed gets the job done but running at barely an hour in length it’s not is if there’s all too much detail so you can’t really expect a magnum opus. Keep in mind that cartoons like this have to appeal to kids, too. Though I wonder what kind of kid may love this movie, cheering on Gordon as he deals with domestic issues. Whatever the case that’s probably a pretty awesome kid.

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The HT Stage 100 guitar amp uses a quartet of selected EL34 power valves to deliver 100W of British dynamics with 3 channels delivering 6 modes for amazing tonal versatility. The 'boutique' style clean channel has two modes – 'British Class A' and 'dynamic US'. Each of the two ISF equipped overdrive channels accesses a further two modes.

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New to the ARIUS line, YDP-V240 is an ensemble console digital piano with an 88-note Graded Hammer Standard weighted action. The Graded Hammer Standard keyboard makes it a true joy to play, both in practice and in performance. The 3-level AWM Dynamic Stereo Sampling Voices deliver remarkably authentic sound and furthermore, the YDP-V240 incorporates a wide selection of amazingly realistic accompaniment Styles for hours of interactive music enjoyment.

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Graded Hammer Standard (GHS) Keyboard with matte finish of black keys

Just as on a traditional acoustic piano, the keys of the lower notes have a heavier touch, while the higher ones are more responsive to lighter playing. The keyboard's sensitivity can even be adjusted to match your playing style. This Graded Hammer Standard technology also enables the piano to provide authentic touch in a lightweight instrument. The matte finish of the black keys enhances the keyboard's luxurious appearance.

Advanced Wave Memory (AWM) Dynamic Stereo Sampling

The AWM (Advanced Wave Memory) is a sampling system which creates sound close to that of an acoustic instrument by using digital technology to record the instrument sound and applying high-quality digital filter technology to the recorded audio samples. The waveform of the sound created by playing the key of an acoustic piano differs depending on the playing strength from pianissimo to fortissimo. The AWM Dynamic Stereo Sampling can produce such dynamic nuances by recording samples of various playing strengths. The greater the number of samples used, the higher the expressive quality and potential becomes.

Amazingly Realistic and Dynamic Sounds

Yamaha's highly acclaimed Sweet! and Cool! Voices deliver incredibly natural and very dynamic sound.

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Easy Song Arranger

In addition to each song's default style, you can select any other style with the Easy Song Arranger feature. This means that you can play a song that is normally a ballad as a swing jazz, as a hip-hop tune, etc. You can create totally different arrangements by changing the style of a song. You can also change the song's melody Voice and the keyboard Voice for a complete change of image.

Performance Assistant Technology (P.A.T.)

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Music Database plus External Files

You want to play music in your favorite genre, but you're not sure how to select the best Voice and Style for the type of music you want to play... simply select the desired title from the Music Database and the panel settings will automatically be adjusted for the ideal combination of Style and Voices! Furthermore, this instrument can access Music Database files transferred from a computer or stored on a USB flash memory device. These files can be used right along side the internal Music Database titles.

The USB TO DEVICE on the instrument allows you to connect USB memory devices such as flash drives or hard drives, enabling you to save or load registrations and user songs created on the instrument, as well as read data from the connected device such as MIDI files or Style files.

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  • Height 852mm (33-9/16")
  • Depth 502mm (19-3/4")
  • Weight Weight 49kg (108 lbs.)
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  • Keyboard Number of Keys 88
  • Type Graded Hammer Standard (GHS) Keyboard with Matte Black Keytops
  • Display Type Full Dot LCD
  • Size 320 x 240 dots
  • Color Monochrome
  • Language English
  • Panel Language English
  • Cabinet
  • Key Cover Key Cover Style Sliding
  • Color/Finish Dark Rosewood
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  • Tone Generation Tone Generating Technology AWM Dynamic Stereo Sampling
  • Polyphony Number of Polyphony (Max.) 64
  • Preset Number of Voices 131 + 361 XGlite + 12 Drum/SFX Kits
  • Compatibility GM Yes
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  • Types Reverb 35 types
  • Chorus 44 types
  • DSP 238 types
  • Functions Dual/Layers Yes
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  • Preset Number of Preset Songs 30
  • Recording Number of Songs 5
  • Number of Tracks 6 (5 Melody + 1 Chord)
  • Data Capacity Approx. 30,000 notes for 5 user songs (when only "melody" tracks are recorded)
  • Recording Function Yes
  • Compatible Data Format Playback SMF
  • Recording SMF (Format 0)
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  • Demo/Help Demonstration Yes
  • Overall Controls Metronome Yes
  • Tempo Range 5 - 280
  • Transpose -12 to 0, 0 to +12
  • Tuning Yes
  • Storage and Connectivity
  • Storage Internal Memory 1895KB
  • External Drives Optional USB Flash Memory (via USB To Device)
  • Connectivity Headphones x 2
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  • Amplifiers 20W + 20W
  • Speakers 12cm x 2
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  • Accessories
  • Included Accessories Headphones Hanger Yes
  • Bench BC-100 Standard
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  • Keyboard Touch Response Yes
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  • Score Display Function Yes
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  • Accompaniment Styles
  • Preset Number of Preset Styles 160
  • Fingering Multi / Full Keyboard
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  • Lesson/Guide Performance Assistant Technology (PAT) Chord, Melody, Chord/Free, Chord/Melody
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Chief Elder Osiris : Can Not See For Looking

Discussion in 'Chief Elder Osiris' started by Chief Elder Osiris, May 17, 2005.

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    Why are you standing around looking as if you are lost, don't you know
    freedom is not free, yes there is a cost.

    Tell me, who are those strange people looking, appearing not to know their
    name or from whence they come, while being treated as a chump.

    Look, look, look, is all we do, never to see what is happening to you.
    Can not you see the way of your past, such is a requirement needed, to free
    your ***.

    Looking for a hand out is all we want, never to use the mind to see, no we

    To see is to think, using your own mind and to look is to believe, god will
    provide all, in Time.

    Black man, don't you know that looking is deceiving and seeing is what
    conquer believing?

    Afrika and the Afrikan is in the condition it is in, all because you can not
    see what is needed to bring all this to an end.

    Looking to be taken care of by those who give cause for such a need, looking
    and looking, require we stay on our knees.

    Afrikan! get up! can you not see, the prize is Liberation, that is if you
    care to be Free.

    Oh no, I am looking for my crown in Heaven, I see no need to rebuke the

    I am going to look toward those Hills, waiting on Jesus to come heal all my

    I say, to do so prevent you from being able to see, you must do it yourself,
    if you are to be free.

    Only then will your Soul be Healed, walking the Earth without need to

    But now I look for my pill, which prevent me from being able to see why I am
    being killed.

    Forever my Soul be sealed, unless I can see, it is all in my will.

    Now I know, I must stop looking and come to see, there is way to much
    useless talking, which keep things as it be.

    It Is Time to Condemn the Lie and elevate The Truth!!!

    We Must Cause Trouble ( with the truth ) Until Our Liberation!!!

    It Is The Black Fool Who Say I Have Lost Nothing In Afrika!!! ( Osiris )

    I Come, I Share, You Either Accept Or Reject, I Move On.

    Completely Loving The Black Afrikan Nation

    Honor, Respect And Praise To The Honorable Marcus Garvey

    Afrikan Spiritualist, Hierophant, Political Revolutionary
    National Chairman
    Sankofa Repatriation Movement
    [email protected]


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Brother AACOOLDRE : FBI and Willie Lynch

Discussion in 'AACOOLDRE' started by AACOOLDRE, Dec 2, 2009.

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    FBI’S Relative: WILLIE LYNCH
    By Andre Austin

    Willie Lynch (1712) was a popular sought after slave trainer for slave owners. John. Edgar Hoover, King of the FBI from 1924-1972, took lessons from Willie Lynch on how to control the masses of black people. The main ingredient that ties Hoover and Lynch together were their recommendations to keep Black people in a state of disunity. Hoover had a program called

    A. Neutralize a Black Messiah who can get unity among black groups.

    B. Prevent Black youth from joining. Youth can’t be controlled because they have nothing to loose. Lynch said foster differences between Young and Old.

    C. Fox news has take the role of the FBI aims of destroying black leadership. Their number 1 target is Barak Obama who they often call the anointed. Fox news do everything the old FBI did to black leaders: discredit, belittle and attempt to prevent his to have his party in unity. The business community has bribe 3 or 4 senators to perpetuate fragmentation in the Senate. Fox news cheerleads this and discredits all Obama programs and associates. FBI called King communist. Fox calls him a socialist.

    Compare the two excerpts of Lynch letter and secret FBI memo’s.

    1. Prevent the COALITION of militant black nationalist groups. In
    unity there is strength; a truism that is no less valid for all its
    triteness. An effective coalition of black nationalist groups might be the
    first step toward a real "Mau Mau" [Black revolutionary army] in America,
    the beginning of a true black revolution. (Jomo Kenyatta scared the whites out of Africa with the Mau Mau. Jomo eyes were so tough he could see through a brick. President Obama father argued with Jomo. You had to have big balls to do this)

    2. Prevent the RISE OF A "MESSIAH" who could unify, and
    electrify, the militant black nationalist movement.

    4. Prevent militant black nationalist groups and leaders from
    gaining RESPECTABILITY, by discrediting them to three separate segments of
    the community. The goal of discrediting black nationalists must be handled
    tactically in three ways. You must discredit those groups and individuals
    to, first, the responsible Negro community. Second, they must be
    discredited to the white community, both the responsible community and to
    "liberals" who have vestiges of sympathy for militant black nationalist
    [sic] simply because they are Negroes. Third, these groups must be
    discredited in the eyes of Negro radicals, the followers of the movement.
    This last area requires entirely different tactics from the first two.
    Publicity about violent tendencies and radical statements merely enhances
    black nationalists to the last group; it adds "respectability" in a different

    5. A final goal should be to prevent the long-range GROWTH of
    militant black organizations, especially among youth.

    By Willie Lynch (Speech given in 1712 the term lynching derived from his name).
    "Gentlemen. I greet you here on the bank of the James River in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and twelve. First, I shall thank you, the gentlemen of the Colony of Virginia, for bringing me here. I am here to help you solve some of your problems with slaves. Your invitation reached me on my modest plantation in the West Indies, where I have experimented with some of the newest and still the oldest methods for control of slaves. Ancient Rome's would envy us if my program is implemented. As our boat sailed south on the James River, named for our illustrious King, whose version of the Bible we Cherish, I saw enough to know that your problem is not unique. While Rome used cords of wood as crosses for standing human bodies along its highways in great numbers, you are here using the tree and the rope on occasions. I caught the whiff of a dead slave hanging from a tree, a couple miles back. You are not only losing valuable stock by hangings, you are having uprisings, slaves are running away, your crops are sometimes left in the fields too long for maximum profit, You suffer occasional fires, your animals are killed. Gentlemen, you know what your problems are; I do not need to elaborate. I am not here to enumerate your problems, I am here to introduce you to a method of solving them. In my bag here, I HAVE A FULL PROOF METHOD FOR CONTROLLING YOUR BLACK SLAVES. I guarantee every one of you that if installed correctly IT WILL CONTROL THE SLAVES FOR AT LEAST 300 HUNDREDS YEARS. My method is simple. Any member of your family or your overseer can use it. I HAVE OUTLINED A NUMBER OF DIFFERENCES AMONG THE SLAVES; AND I TAKE THESE DIFFERENCES AND MAKE THEM BIGGER. I USE FEAR, DISTRUST AND ENVY FOR CONTROL PURPOSES. These methods have worked on my modest plantation in the West Indies and it will work throughout the South. Take this simple little list of differences and think about them. On top of my list is "AGE" but it's there only because it starts with an "A." The second is "COLOR" or shade, there is INTELLIGENCE, SIZE, SEX, SIZES OF PLANTATIONS, STATUS on plantations, ATTITUDE of owners, whether the slaves live in the valley, on a hill, East, West, North, South, have fine hair, course hair, or is tall or short. Now that you have a list of differences, I shall give you a outline of action, but before that, I shall assure you that DISTRUST IS STRONGER THAN TRUST AND ENVY STRONGER THAN ADULATION, RESPECT OR ADMIRATION. The Black slaves after receiving this indoctrination shall carry on and will become self refueling and self generating for HUNDREDS of years, maybe THOUSANDS. Don't forget you must pitch the OLD black Male vs. the YOUNG black Male, and the YOUNG black Male against the OLD black male. You must use the DARK skin slaves vs. the LIGHT skin slaves, and the LIGHT skin slaves vs. the DARK skin slaves. You must use the FEMALE vs. the MALE. And the MALE vs. the FEMALE. You must also have your white servants and over- seers distrust all Blacks. But it is NECESSARY THAT YOUR SLAVES TRUST AND DEPEND ON US. THEY MUST LOVE, RESPECT AND TRUST ONLY US. Gentlemen, these kits are your keys to control. Use them. Have your wives and children use them, never miss an opportunity. IF USED INTENSELY FOR ONE YEAR, THE SLAVES THEMSELVES WILL REMAIN PERPETUALLY DISTRUSTFUL. Thank you gentlemen

    Willie Lynch and Hoover are birds of the same feather that flocked together. The fruit of their behavior, thinking and actions all come from the same Tree of hate. They have the same genes of racism and Fox news is attempting to take the torch of their legacies to a new level.

    Does the battle between the three old school giants of…:

    Dubois (Integrate at all cost club) Black/White first or America first
    Booker T ( All about money club) Money first/self first
    Garvey (Afrocentric club) “Race first”

    Still exist?

    In the mid 1990’s Julian Bond (Dubois successor) and Louis Farrakhan (Garvey successor) battled it out in similar manner. The only difference is that we all peacefully agree without trying to initiate economic sanctions or imprisonment upon each other like Dubois did to Garvey. Obama is a little bit of Booker T and Dubois. I’m clearly fond of his wife agricultural pursuits because it teaches people to be self reliant instead of infantile birds waiting on mother bird (gov cheese) to put something in their mouths. Garvey would have surely loved her gardening skills.

    The integrationist crowd doesn’t like the Afrocentric crowd primarily because they see a black god in the Old and New Testament and don’t want to depend on whites. I see a pattern of Black elites excluding classic black works like Blackman of The Nile By Ben-Jochannan from black anthology books on college campus because of their critical review of religion.

    A mothers instinct is for her child and family first. However, those coming from bi-racial family a concept of “Race first” is alien and may produce a schizophrenic or a “Double-consciousness” . We can expand or transcend to a “America First” that Obama was able to leap into a broad coalition.

    It’s the wise man who takes the best of bits and pieces from a variety of cultures, programs and individuals and apply the best to yourself. The black community stumbles when for example an afrocentric club may agree 90% with the integrationist club but they become bitter enemies over the 10% and the outside agitators (Willie lynch) comes in and instigate the 10% into 300% and manipulate warfare between the three groups. Black clubs and organizations are getting hip to the game and are slowly growing economically, politically and socially to a new horizon.


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Diamond Hoggers 2009 Team Previews

Beginning on March the 1st, we’ll preview EVERY team in Major League baseball. We’re going to do this thing division by division, and we’re going to tell you why your team will be fun to watch in 2009. There’s a silver lining everywhere you look, afterall spring gives everyone some type of new hope right?

If you are interested in helping us out with a team preview and you understand basic grammar and puncuation, shoot us an email at [email protected] and let us know what team you’d like to write on. There’s several teams that not even we can look forward to doing.


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Reading Update: Today is Wednesday, May 21. As of today, I have read 52 books and got myself one of these thingamajiggers:

Which, of course, is just patently silly. Obviously when I set this goal I wasn’t taking picture books into consideration! So I guess I’m going to go ahead and change my goal… hold that thought…

Okay. That’s better.

Since last week, I read the following books:

All of the above were fewer than fifty pages in length. (I’ve been reading a couple of big fat books, too, but just haven’t finished them.) With the exception of The Night Bookmobile, they’re all children’s picture books.

Listen to the Wind is a kid’s adaptation of the Three Cups of Tea story. I always kind of look askance at Greg Mortenson stuff, after all the scandal and whatnot, but the artwork in this picture book blew me away. Plus, if you take the discrepancies and financial indiscretions off the table, Mortenson’s story really is inspirational and has a great sort of message for young readers. This book is obviously a vast over-simplification of the whole tale, but worthwhile and a good adaptation.

Henry’s Heart is a densely assembled nonfiction-ish picture book about the human circulatory system. It’s awfully cute and would be a big hit with little kids with an interest in science and medicine. It’s not a great read-aloud book because of the non-linear writing (lots of sidebars) but a lot of children would get a kick out of poring over all the little details. I think it would also be a good supplemental text or something for a health class!

I quite liked Princess Hyacinth: The Surprising Tale of a Girl Who Floated. It’s exactly the sort of storybook I would have adored as a child. Just a sweet little fairy tale, with endearing illustrations and the sort of less-than-perfect ending that appeals to me.

My Name is Sangoel is the story of a refugee boy who struggles to find a way to maintain his identity after moving to America. None of the people he meets in America can pronounce his name, until he comes up with a clever way to bridge the language gap. It is sweet and simple, and would be a terrific book to share with young students who have classmates from other countries.

I really loved the artwork and text design in Mermaid Queen: The Spectacular True Story Of Annette Kellerman, Who Swam Her Way To Fame, Fortune & Swimsuit History! It’s another nonfiction picture book and tells an abbreviated version of Annette Kellerman’s life. I wish that it had gone into a little bit more detail about her early medical problems; I think most young readers will miss entirely the fact that she was (initially) disabled.

Then there’s The Night Bookmobile. Oomph. That’s the sound of being kicked in the stomach. On the one hand, this book was SO good. I loved the concept of the Bookmobile and the Library, and the protagonist’s yearning for the Bookmobile resonated deeply with me. I’m sure it would with any lover of stories. But the resolution? The protagonist’s choice? The way she let her desire for something unattainable ruin all of the many good things in her real life? Ugh. This book falls in the unhappy category of being one I would recommend to tons of people, except for the fact that I can’t, because it would feel too much like an endorsement of something reprehensible. Pooh.

Finally we have Extra Yarn, which was so very nice. I love Klassen’s artwork, obviously, but I also loved the story and its adaptable metaphor — for happiness, kindness, love, you pick ’em. Lovely, lovely, lovely.

Currently Reading: Here, let me just copy and paste exactly what I wrote last week for this section.

I have Possession (book 5 in the Fallen Angels series, a dreadful guilty pleasure of mine) for on-the-road, and a MASSIVE copy of the first volume of The Absolute Sandman at home. It stays safely at home because it’s the public library’s, and I don’t want anything to happen to it (as it’s rather wildly expensive) and it seems like it might be somewhat safer there.

Looking Ahead: I don’t even know. Ha! I guess we’ll see what strikes my fancy next after I finally finish these other two behemoths.


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Modern agriculture has vast environmental externalities. The pesticides, fertilizers, and sediments in irrigation runoff pollute surface and groundwater; single-crop farms destroy biodiversity; and massive amounts of fossil fuels are burned in agricultural production, post-harvest processing, and shipping. Nevertheless, farming operations have largely escaped the post-1970 expansion of federal environmental regulation. Compounding the problem, federal farm policy has encouraged the very farming practices that most cause this degradation.

In 1990, Congress passed the Organic Foods Production Act (OFPA), which created an organic food certification and labeling system. While OFPA's primary purposes are to facilitate the growth of the organic sector and to protect consumers, this Note suggests that the Act's secondary purpose, underimplemented by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), is to foster sustainable farming practices. This Note explores whether the OFPA's organic labeling system does or could fill the regulatory gap described above.

This Note finds that under current standards the labeling program does not foster sustainable farming, not only because of shortfalls with the standards themselves but also because the market suffers from a freerider problem: Organic foods cost more, but consumers do not want to pay more for dispersed public benefits. Strengthening the standards would drive up production costs and exacerbate the freerider problem, but this Note argues that the USDA could mitigate the resulting decline in demand by taking advantage of the fact that organic products bundle sustainability, a public good for which people are not willing to pay much, with health, a private good for which many people are willing to pay more.


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Sketchers Studio - 3D Animation for SketchUp on the Mac

We have always been big fans of SketchUp here at digital urban, it is without question one of the quickest and easiest 3D modelers out there for visualization. That said, animation has always been slightly lacking which is why we are intrigued by Sketchers Studio for the Mac which takes .skp files into a 3D film studio setting.

Take a look at the movie below for a glimpse of the possibilities:

Objects can imported from the 3D Warehouse as scene settings or props to be animated, of note is the ability to move objects in realtime while recording an animation path - as part one of their tutorial below illustrates in terms of setting up a car animation:

Setting up the cameras and the final scene can be completed in under 10 minutes - something that is definitely of interest for those doing pre viz work or story board settings for advertising/films etc:

See for full details and a trial download, the full version is currently available for $59.

Thanks go to maoltuile for mentioning Sketchers Studio in the comments to our post on hyperShot, Realtime Rendering for Windows and Mac.

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Tweet-o-Meter: Now with 16 Cities

We have added four more cities to 'Tweet-o-Meter': Hong Kong, New Delhi, Shanghai and San Paulo. Is it true that, New York is the city that never sleeps? Do Londoners send more Tweets than New Yorkians'? Is Oslo a bigger Tweeter than Munich? Is Tokyo into Tweets as much as Barcelona?

The Tweet-o-Meter measures the amount of tweets (measured in Tweets per Minute or TPM) received from various locations around the world. The gauges are updated every second giving you a live view of the TPM's in each location.

The system is designed to mine data for later analysis relating to furthering our understanding of social and temporal dynamics for e-Social Science within the Twitter demographic, its output allows new 'tweetography' maps of cities to be created.

See the New City Landscape post over at UrbanTick for full details and the music video behind the original choice of cities or head direct to the Tweet-o-Meter Page.

The big news is that from October 13th you will be able to view our analog version of the Tweet-o-Meter at a notable literary venue in London, more details on that soon.

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Saturday, April 12, 2014

7th Day review: "Prithvi back with a bang"!!!

After an abysmal experience watching "Gangster" yesterday, I just hope that "7th Day" will make amends for it. To be frank, among the Vishu-Easter films lined up for release, this was the one I was earnestly looking forward to after all majority of Prithvi's choices had hit the bull's eye in the recent past. The teasers were top notch & had evoked high expectations, but will Prithvi as Cop for the umpteenth time be any different???

David Abraham (Prithviraj), a suspended IPS Officer on the night of X'mas eve rams his vehicle into two bikers, Shaan (Vinay Fort) & Vinu (Anu Mohan) which causes the latter to sustain an injury on his forehead. David takes them to the nearby hospital, but Vinu absconds from there only to be found dead the next day. Sensing there was more to their tale than what meets the eye, David soon finds out that both of them along with their 3 buddies were on the run from Christopher Moriaty, the money laundering tycoon. So can David save the rest of them or will it be too late???

Unlike previous Prithvi films of this genre, his star quotient towers over the character with emphasis on his stunning one liners. I believe it might have been the idea of the debutant director, Syamdhar; but he should have realised that Prithvi revels when given the opportunity to perform in a restrained manner as in "Mumbai Police" & "Memories". Syamdhar seems promising but I felt he tries hard to make the audience feel that the film is damn mysterious though the plot didnt seem to justify that.  Anywaz Akhil Paul's script does deserves praise &  though it's not quite upto the level of the aforementioned films, it still does have its moments especially the climax (though not quite the type which will sweep you off your feet). Deepak Dev's music and background score was fine while Sujith Vaasudev's visuals were brilliant be it the colour tone or lighting.

Prithviraj has done utmost justice to the role & once again reiterates the fact that he is the undisputed heir after Mammooka & Lalettan. His choice of films has been superlative & his performance as always was in sync with the character without taking it over the top. Vinay Fort was fine though I kinda felt he has not yet evolved from his previous films while the rest of the cast seemed average.

Verdict: Taking cue from Aamir's "Dhoom 3" strategy where the mantra was "Less is more", the makers of this film had revealed precious little prior to release which naturally heightened the expectations. In addition, the pathetic response to "Gangster" & a more than decent storyline will ensure that Prithvi has got yet another hit in his kitty. In short, check it out!!!

Rating: 3.5/5

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 Best Chiropractors in San Carlos, California for Pain Management - Mar, 2018

Best Chiropractors in San Carlos, California for Pain Management – Mar, 2018

1. California Sports & Family Chiropractic

1650 Industrial Rd, San Carlos, CA 94070, USA

2. Athens Chiropractic

951 Industrial Rd, San Carlos, CA 94070, USA

3. Bayside Chiropractic

1200 Brittan Ave, San Carlos, CA 94070, USA

4. Rivera Chiropractic Group

1168 El Camino Real, San Carlos, CA 94070, USA

5. Loucks Chiropractic

1139 Bush Street c, San Carlos, CA 94070, United States

Traditional Chiropractic vs. 9zest At Home Therapy App

Traditional Chiropractic 9zest At-Home Therapy App
Costs per Visit and per Month $20-150 per visit, $170-1,260 per month $10-20 per month
Number of Therapy Sessions per Week 1 to 2 Unlimited
Travel Time 8 to 20 hours per Month Zero
Gas and Milage per Month Varies, but More than the 9zest Subscription Zero
Goals Addressed per Therapy Session One or Two As Many as You Want
At-Home Therapy Instruction Written Instructions Interactive Video Instruction
Workout Reminders Requires Self Scheduling Daily and per Goal
Progress Tracking Medical Files, Varies per Therapist 9zest Progress Meter
Caregiver Responsibility High Minimal

What are Chiropractors?

Chiropractors treat a range of health problems including:

  • Lower Back Pain
  • Sciatica
  • Spondylolisthesis
  • Lumbar Herniated Disk
  • Spinal Stenosis
  • Neck/Shoulder/Hip Pain

Chiropractic treatment generally consists of treatment of common lower back pain conditions through manual therapy. This treatment can also be effective for neck, shoulder, and joint pain. Chiropractors focus on the alignment of the spinal column. Through injury, strains, or falls the spine can become misaligned, leading to inflammation, joint stiffness, and pain. There are two main manual therapies chiropractors provide.

Spinal manipulation refers to a short lever arm thrust, applied to abnormal vertebra to improve functionality, reduce nerve irritability, and restore greater range of motion in the back. This manipulation is commonly known as a \”chiropractic adjustment\”. There is a characteristic cracking sound when pressure is applied to joints between vertebrae, caused by the release of gas from inside the joint. This is akin to cracking your knuckles, and generally provides a short term feeling of relief.

Chiropractic mobilization refers slow movement of the limbs, stretching muscles and joints to improve their range of motion. Along with exercise, the stretching and use of muscles and joints improves circulation and may allow greater mobility. A chiropractor may also provide massage therapy, stimulating soft tissue and muscles, again increasing circulation.

How to Select Chiropractors

Selecting Chiropractors can seem like a daunting task.It is important to select the right one for you: the one who will not only provide treatment but help you feel comfortable.Along with reviews that can be found online, you can ask your friends and family for recommendations.If you are researching Chiropractors in your area, the list below is a great place to start.

9zest FixHealth

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Visiting any therapist or specialist involves your time and money, and while insurance may cover some of the cost, the number of sessions it will cover is often limited. The 9zest FixHealth app offers what therapy and yoga do, but affordably, and within the convenience of your own home.

Whether cost, time, or social anxiety is the issue, many people are not addressing their symptoms and taking an active role in their health and wellbeing. An at home solution may be right for you, but what exercises should you be doing?

The 9zest FixHealth app provides a holistic spectrum of chronic pain treatments. Exercise and stretching, particularly yoga exercises, have been shown to greatly increase back strength and mobility. The 9zest Smart™ artificial intelligence engine takes input from your personal goals and needs to create a workout plan. Your workout plan consists of a series of instructional videos in which your 9zest coach leads you through exercises to improve your strength and general fitness. With over 12,000 videos available, the right exercise plan exists for everyone.

To learn more, click here

Features of 9zest at Home Therapy App – FixHealth App

Multiplatform Support

Workout from home or anywhere over Android, iOS, and your computer.

Goal Selection

Multidisciplinary Approach

Each goal utilizes a holistic, multidisciplinary approach including physical therapy, speech and occupational therapies, yoga, meditation, and general fitness.

Individualized Assessment

A short series of questions to gauge your capability within each goal, the 9zest Smart artificial intelligence engine generates a workout specific to you.

Workout Scheduling and Reminders

Customize the duration of your workout along with the days and times that work for you.
Stay on track with reminders of upcoming or missed workouts.

Coach Led Videos

Exercises consist of detailed coach-led videos to simulate in person workouts.

Comprehensive Video Library

A comprehensive library of 12k+ workout videos to tackle every nuance and challenge to help you achieve your goals.

Workout Variations

Multiple variations exist (standing, sitting, with additional balance support, etc.) for different exercises, automatically matched to you by 9zest Smart based on your assessment. You can change at any time to best fit your needs.

Workout Intensity

Multiple levels of intensity exist (duration, reps, hold time, etc.) for different exercises, automatically matched by 9zest Smart based on your assessment. You can adjust the intensity at any time to best fit your needs.

Coach Connect

Be able to connect with a certified therapist who can help you make the most of your therapy program.

Progress Tracking

The Progress Meter uses a variety of different exercises and records your results to create a baseline and track progress over time.

Weekly Summary Email

Receive a detailed summary of completed and missed workouts, minutes spent working out, etc.

Social Sharing

Share your workouts with friends and family, inspire them and keep yourself motivated.

Other Chronic Pain Treatments

Chiropractic may be a solution that works for you, especially for back or neck pain. Chiropractic generally consists of treatment of common lower back pain conditions through manual therapy. This treatment can also be effective for neck, shoulder, and joint pain. Chiropractors focus on the alignment of the spinal column, along with joint and muscle stretching.

Chiropractors in San Carlos, California

Physical Therapists

Physical Therapy is an effective treatment for improving mobility and pain. Physical therapists are specially trained and treat a wide range of health and mobility problems. They focus on the underlying problems causing symptoms, and through targeted exercise restore the body back to healthy physical movement.

Physical Therapists in San Carlos, California

Massage Therapists

Massage Therapy may be an effective treatment for mild symptoms. Massage of the soft tissue and muscles underneath improve circulation, which has been shown to speed the healing of injury, and may address joint pain in the limbs.

Massage Therapists in San Carlos, California

Pain Management Doctors

Pain management doctors provide another non-surgical treatment. Pain management doctors can prescribe medication, which may be necessary if other treatment proves ineffective. Medication, often in conjunction with physical therapy, can treat symptoms of chronic pain.

Pain Management Doctors in San Carlos, California

Yoga Studios

Yoga may be a more accessible long term solution to your symptoms. This treatment stretches joints and muscles, improving mobility and circulation. Yoga also strengthens muscles, which provide structural support to joints.

Yoga Studios in San Carlos, California

Acupuncture is an ancient method of stimulating the body through the use of tiny pins inserted into specific points of the body. Acupuncture is often used in combination with other therapies, and has been shown to help with chronic pain.

Acupuncturists in San Carlos, California

Latest News about Chiropractors

Latest News about Pain Management

9zest Blog on Chronic Pain

  • 8 Ways to Beat Chronic Pain During a Stressful Week
    With the arrival of a busy, chaotic working week, it’s natural to have many things on the checklist and no time to relax. Little do we know this could be very critical time for those suffering from ch …
  • ‘9zest Experience’ Now Available on Web
    9zest recently launched the web version for 9zest Parkinson’s Therapy, 9zest Stroke Rehab and 9zest FixHealth. The web version will allow 9zest users to workout via a web browser. This implies that th …
  • Ditch Stress and Chronic Pain this Holiday Season
    The most awaited time of the year is, once again, around the corner. There is a lot of preparation that goes into having delightful reunions with family and friends. Among the tree getting trimmed, th …

9zest Guide

  • Yoga for Neck Pain
    Yoga is alternately prescribed to people with neck pain to relieve stiffness, restore normal function and strengthen the area of the neck. Yoga can also be used to treat cervical disc disease, an abno …
  • Yoga for Back Pain
    Yoga is gaining popularity as a complementary therapeutic method to treat chronic or short-term back pain. Serval Hatha Yoga poses have been shown to increase flexibility, improve posture, relax tight …
  • Yoga for Knee Pain
    Knee pain is alternately minimized or eliminated through Yoga poses. Emerging as a complementary therapeutic method for knee pain, Yoga aims to heal and restore knee’s function and movement.  Most of …


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Happy Columbus Day Dear Readers

To All Explorers and Adventures of Every Age and Every Epoch. May We Forever Discover, Explore and Settle New Worlds Together In Peace and Harmony.

We like would wish each and every one of you a Happy Columbus Day dear readers.

On behalf of my co-bloggers Ralph Buttigieg and Dennis Chamberland I would like to present to you the following video card which is an excerpt from the IMAX film “The Discoverers”. This motion picture takes its inspiration from the book by Daniel J. Boorstin. This movie will take you on a voyage of discovery and intellectual adventure. Join us epic voyage of the imagination that will take you from the depths of inner, the fridges of outer space and beyond.

This documentary is available online on Veoh TV and the exciting companion book is available via AMAZON.COM.

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  • On Jan 5, 2015
    Narelle from Nsw Asked

    Can you please advise if port orleans fq has tea/coffee making facilities in standard rooms? Thanks

    Hello Narelle!

    Thank you for visiting us all the way from Australia! What an honor!  We are thrilled to be able to help you plan your magical Walt Disney World vacation!

    I know you are going to adore Disney's Port Orleans Resort - French Quarter.  It is so serene and such a beautiful resort.  You will be pleased to know that there are indeed tea//coffee makers in all of the rooms. They are Cuisinart Dual-Cup Pod machines, however only complimentary coffee pods are available in the Guest rooms.  You will have to request tea, or I just bring my own and just make a cup of hot water with the machine.

    If you have time, I suggest a wonderful Horse-Drawn Carriage Ride along the scenic banks of the Sassagoula River.  It is a charming memory you will certainly cherish.

    I hope this answers your question, Narelle. Please let us know if there is anything else we may assist you with. Have a safe journey and a very magical vacation.

    Magical Wishes,

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Hi-ya, Pals! I'm a wife and mother of three who's enjoyed many special occasions at Walt Disney World Resort with my family: graduations, pregnancies, birthdays, anniversaries, holidays, reunions, and even our Fairy Tale Honeymoon. I look for any excuse to return "home" often and would love to help add a little extra Pixie Dust to your next magical adventure. Learn More About Lauren

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  • On Jul 27, 2014
    Carole from FL Asked

    If I purchase Memory maker for our up coming visit in Sept will it cover entire family (8) in different parks during visit? Also will our bands linked to our seasonal passes remain active entire year?

    Hi Carole!

    Thank you for making a visit to the Disney Parks Moms Panel and asking us such a great question.  It is wonderful to hear you will be making a magical visit to Walt Disney World so soon.  Fall is my favorite time to go!

    There are just a few simple steps you will need to complete to ensure everyone in your party is linked through your My Disney Experience - My Family & Friends list and set up to save their precious memories to your Memory Maker account.  Once complete, you will each be able to save photos with just a touch of your MagicBands, even if you separate and enjoy different attractions, rides or parks. Memory Maker truly makes capturing and saving all of your magical moments easy and convenient.  For your second question, yes, your Passholder MagicBands will remain active for the entire year. Should you have any other questions regarding Memory Maker, MagicBands or anything else, please let me know.  I hope you have a wonderful vacation, making many happy memories.

    Magical Wishes,

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  • On Dec 29, 2013
    Edward from FL Asked

    Hello Wilma, My wife & I will be in the Animal Kingdom on Sat., 02/01/14. I noticed in the calendar that the AK is open until 8:00 p.m. Is this new? I thought the AK always closed at 5:00 p.m. so the animals can sleep. Thanks, 32 days til WDW

    Hi Edward,

    Nice to hear from you again! You are not seeing things. Animal Kingdom has started staying open later recently, especially on weekends and during the holidays. My family and I enjoyed a 6 p.m. performance of Finding Nemo -- The Musical and then a 7 p.m. dinner at Tusker House on our Thanksgiving-week visit.

    It did feel a little odd, but also fun, to be in the park after sunset. And it was nice to have extra time to take in the shows and attractions.

    As you may have heard, there are big changes coming to Animal Kingdom that will include nighttime entertainment as well as the new Avatar-themed land. Some early details were released on the Disney Parks Blog this fall.

    As of now, the daylight-dependent attractions, such as Kilimanjaro Safari, continue to close at dusk. But you will have extra time for Expedition Everest, Dinosaur or other exciting rides during your visit.

    Please let me know if I can help with more questions as your visit nears. It's not long now!

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We live 90 miles from Walt Disney World and have visited frequently for 20 years. Disney is the place our family can relax together, try new things (especially interesting food) and have conversations, no matter what park we visit or where we stay.
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1. QWhy was the notice titled “New Health Insurance Marketplace Coverage Options and Your Health Coverage” sent to me?
    2. As part of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) that was passed in 2010, employers are required to provide this notice to all employees regardless of whether or not they are eligible to participate in Employment-Based Health Plans.  This notice of the soon-to-launch Marketplace (also known as Exchanges) must be provided to all employees by October 1, 2013.

    1. QWhat is Health Care Reform?
    2. Health Care Reform is also known as Obamacare, the Affordable Care Act and the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA).  It is all the same thing.

    1. How does this impact me?
    2. Starting January 1, 2014, all individuals in the United States must have medical coverage for themselves and family members or pay a penalty. If you currently have health insurance through your employer and will be continuing coverage in 2014, you can keep it and meet the requirement.  The health plan we offer is intended to meet the requirement of minimum essential coverage. You don’t need to purchase insurance through the Exchange to avoid penalty.

    1. What is the Exchange?
    2. The Exchange is a marketplace that sells health insurance policies to individuals. There is a California Exchange operated by the State of California called “Covered California.”  Insurance policies purchased through Covered California are eligible for federal subsidies for low income individuals. There are also a number of private exchanges that may be selling individual health insurance policies that have not been qualified by Covered California, and are not eligible for federal subsidies. If you intend to request government assistance, make sure that you are purchasing coverage from Covered California.

    1. What does Covered California have to do with the requirement that I must have medical coverage?
    2. Covered California was set up to make coverage available to people who do not have medical coverage. You can buy coverage from Covered California but you need to do your homework first because the medical coverage may be quite different than what you have available from your employer.

    1. Is my employer coverage better or worse than what I can purchase on Covered California?
    2. Generally speaking, our coverage will be better than the coverage that you could buy from Covered California but it really depends on your personal circumstances with respect to the cost, doctors and hospitals. For some people with low incomes, the Federal government will subsidize the purchase of coverage from Covered California.  However, the physician networks and hospitals may differ significantly from what you are used to under our plan. In other words, you need to do your homework and compare our coverage to the coverage you can buy from Covered California.

    1. How do I know whether I am eligible for a Federal government subsidy to purchase medical coverage from Covered California?
    2. Covered California, the IRS, Homeland Security and the Department of Health and Human Services will review your application, tax information and legal residency requirements. They will decide whether you are eligible for government assistance. In general, people with low incomes whose employers do not offer medical coverage or whose coverage is unaffordable would be eligible for government assistance.

    1. Is our employer coverage affordable?
    2. Our coverage is intended to be affordable based on our employees’ wages.

    1. Will employees be eligible for government assistance to purchase coverage from the California Exchange?
    2. Most of our employees will not be eligible for government assistance to purchase coverage from Covered California. To determine if you’re eligible, you can contact Covered California. They also have a calculator on their website that will be helpful. However, in order to be sure that you will receive government assistance, it is likely that you will have to complete a Covered California application and submit it for approval.

    1. How do I find out more about coverage on Covered California and whether I should purchase coverage from them and receive government assistance?
    2. To find out more, you must contact Covered California by any one of the following means:

    1. Is the enrollment in Covered California different than my employer enrollment?
    2. Yes. Open enrollment for Covered California begins on October 1, 2013 for coverage starting January 1, 2014.  Contact them by one of the methods indicated above. You will need to complete an extensive application form because Covered California does not know you. By comparison, our enrollment process for coverage during open enrollment is simplified.

    1. Will the cost of my coverage with Covered California be deducted from my pay?
    2. No.  You will have to write a check each month or have amounts automatically deducted from your personal checking account.  There may be other means of payment.  However, you will have to pay for your coverage on an after-tax basis, not through our cafeteria plan (pre-tax) and not by means of payroll deductions.

    1. What types of medical plans are offered on Covered California?
    2. Covered California has indicated that they will be selling HMO coverage and PPO coverage.  You will need to contact them to evaluate and compare your employer coverage and their coverage.  However, the medical coverage sold on Covered California will be different than our coverage.

    • How will I know which is better?
    • You will need to contact Covered California and compare the plans available from them with our plans.

    1. Is coverage on Covered California cheaper than my employer coverage?
    2. This is a very difficult question to answer because the value of a plan is not just found in the premiums paid but also includes the deductibles, copayments, out-of-pocket maximums and other out of pocket expenses incurred. Moreover, the value of a plan would include the quality of providers and hospitals. If you are considering the purchase of coverage from Covered California, we urge you to do your homework and comparison shop before making a purchase.
    1. Can I drop my employer coverage and purchase coverage from Covered California?
    2. You can always elect to drop employer coverage during open enrollment.  The election would be effective for the upcoming plan year. You cannot drop our coverage in the middle of the plan year because you wish to purchase coverage from Covered California. Moreover, should you not like the coverage you purchased from Covered California; you cannot come back into our plan until you elect to do so at the next open enrollment.

    1. If I elect employer coverage, can I purchase coverage on Covered California in the middle of the plan year?
    2. During Covered California’s open enrollment, you can purchase coverage from them but you cannot drop employer coverage in the middle of the year because you purchased coverage from the Exchange.

    1. If I don’t like the coverage I purchased from Covered California, can I come back to my employer’s plan?
    2. You have an opportunity to enroll into our plan during open enrollment each year. There are no special enrollment rights with respect to dropping coverage that you purchased from Covered California.  In other words, you cannot enroll in the plan during the plan year if you decided that you don’t like your coverage from Covered California.

    1. When can I go to the Exchange and when can I come back?
    2. Exchange open enrollment begins October 1, 2013 for a January 1, 2014 effective date.  If you choose not to be covered under our plan, you can re-enroll during the next open enrollment which would be effective on the first day of the plan year.

    1. Can I purchase coverage from Covered California for my family but stay with single employer coverage for myself?
    2. Covered California has not established its rules with respect to family coverage.  However, you always have the right not to cover family members and elect single coverage.  You should talk to your family about this decision before making a decision on family coverage.

    1. Can I purchase coverage for me and my family from Covered California and from my employer so that I have dual coverage?
    2. Covered California has not established its rules with respect to dual coverage and guidance has not been received about coordination of benefits with group and individual policies.

    1. I read about Health Care Reform, am I now eligible for coverage under my employer’s group medical plan?
    2. If you were not previously eligible for group health coverage based on classification or work hours, please review the eligibility requirements below:

    Daily employees of the District must work 4 or more hours per day to be eligible to enroll in the District group health coverage and receive a pro rata share of the District contribution to benefits.

    1. I am on COBRA, is it better for me to drop my COBRA coverage and purchase coverage from Covered California?
    2. The answer depends on what you mean by “better” coverage.  If the cost of coverage is your concern, it may be possible to find less costly, and a greater variety, of options with Covered California as compared to your COBRA coverage. If adequacy of networks and hospitals are your concern, you would need to compare your COBRA coverage with coverage offered by Covered California.  For example, if you have a certain doctor that you like and use under COBRA, or are undergoing a treatment for a specific condition but the physician providing those services is not available as an in-network physician under  coverage from Covered California, you may prefer to continue with COBRA. There is no one right answer to this question.

    1. Did Health Care Reform extend the time period I can have COBRA beyond 18 months?
    2. No.  The coverage period for COBRA has not been extended and related rules have not changed under COBRA.

    1. If I am on COBRA, can I drop COBRA and enroll in Covered California?
    2. You may terminate your COBRA coverage at any time. The COBRA rules have not changed with respect to the availability of other coverage.


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Saturday, May 21, 2016

The Mystery of Claw Mountain by Paul Moxham is an Excellent Old-Fashioned Mystery for Readers of Any Age

How'd you like a FREE mystery book that everyone in the family will appreciate? If you loved The Hardy Boys and Nancy Drew as a kid like I did, you'll appreciate Paul Moxham's Mystery Kids series. The Mystery of Claw Mountain is FREE and it's a great way to get into the series.

Joe Mitchell along with his two sisters Amy and Sarah and his friend Will go on vacation to visit Grandma and Grandpa Mitchell. They keep themselves busy sledding, ice skating and camping out in an unused hut, but they love a good mystery. When they hear an intriguing story about how Claw Mountain got its name, they know they’ve got a case on their hands. When they stumble on an old abandoned mine they decide to go inside, but soon find themselves in some very real danger.

I loved this story! Mr. Moxham includes all the necessary elements to keep readers interested. Mystery, suspense, action and several sticky situations abound for the Mystery Kids in this book. I especially love the fact that the author has the children working together as a team to figure things out. The situations aren’t just happening to the kids, they’re active participants in the plot. Through character dialogue and kid-friendly action, readers can get a real sense of how well the children manage to work their way through any number of predicaments. That definitely makes these characters excellent role models for children.

The Mystery of Claw Mountain is extremely reminiscent of The Hardy Boys and Nancy Drew, which I absolutely loved as a kid. I would highly recommend this book (and the series) to readers of any age who want to lose themselves in a good old-fashioned mystery.

5 of 5 Stars, Review by Susan Barton

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Gazprom to cancel contracts with Ukraine's Naftogaz

Gazprom has to immediately start the procedure for the termination of gas contracts with Naftogaz of Ukraine at the Stockholm Arbitration Institution, CEO of the Russian gas giant Alexey Miller told reporters.

"The Stockholm arbitration, guided by double standards, adopted an asymmetric decision on our contracts with Naftogaz of Ukraine regarding supply and transit of gas. The decision seriously violates the balance of interests of the parties under these contracts. The arbitrators ground their decision by the fact that the situation with the Ukrainian economy has drastically worsened. We are totally against the situation when Ukraine's economic problems are solved at our expense. In this situation, the continuation of the contracts’ validity is not economically feasible and unprofitable for Gazprom," Miller said.

Earlier, the company’s Deputy CEO Alexander Medvedev said that Gazprom had returned the money Naftogaz paid for gas supplies in March and would not start them due to the lack of the approved supplement to the current contract.

Naftogaz CEO Andrey Kobolev took this as the refusal of Gazprom to comply with the court's decisions. He also said due to lack of gas supplies from Russia Ukraine has faced a gas deficit and needs to limit fuel consumption in the country since March 6.

On February 28, the Arbitration Institute of the Stockholm Chamber of Commerce imposed a $2.56-billion penalty on Russian energy giant Gazprom over its gas transit dispute with Ukraine’s national oil and gas company Naftogaz.

Gazprom disagreed with the ruling and voiced its intention "to protect the rights which are available to it under the applicable law."

In this regard, Ukrainian President Pyotr Poroshenko said that Kiev will seek to seize Gazprom's assets if the Russian party does not comply with the decision of the Stockholm Arbitration.

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AWS SDK Version 3 for .NET
API Reference

AWS services or capabilities described in AWS Documentation may vary by region/location. Click Getting Started with Amazon AWS to see specific differences applicable to the China (Beijing) Region.

Represents a resource involved in an AWS access control policy statement. Resources are the service specific AWS entities owned by your account. Amazon SQS queues, Amazon S3 buckets and objects, and Amazon SNS topics are all examples of AWS resources.

The standard way of specifying an AWS resource is with an Amazon Resource Name (ARN).

The resource is C in the statement "A has permission to do B to C where D applies."

Inheritance Hierarchy

Namespace: Amazon.Auth.AccessControlPolicy
Assembly: AWSSDK.Core.dll
Version: 3.x.y.z

public class Resource

The Resource type exposes the following members

Public Method Resource(string)

Constructs a new AWS access control policy resource. Resources are typically specified as Amazon Resource Names (ARNs).

You specify the resource using the following Amazon Resource Name (ARN) format: arn:aws:::: >vendor identifies the AWS product (e.g., sns) region is the AWS Region the resource resides in (e.g., us-east-1), if any namespace is the AWS account ID with no hyphens (e.g., 123456789012) relative-id is the service specific portion that identifies the specific resource

For example, an Amazon SQS queue might be addressed with the following ARN: arn:aws:sqs:us-east-1:987654321000:MyQueue

Some resources may not use every field in an ARN. For example, resources in Amazon S3 are global, so they omit the region field: arn:aws:s3:::bucket/*

Public Property Id System.String

Gets the resource ID, typically an Amazon Resource Name (ARN), identifying this resource.

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Supported in: 1.3

.NET Framework:
Supported in: 4.5, 4.0, 3.5

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Supported in: Windows Store Apps
Supported in: Windows Phone 8.1
Supported in: Xamarin Android
Supported in: Xamarin iOS (Unified)
Supported in: Xamarin.Forms

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MolProp TK 2.4.7

Minor bug fixes

  • The pains_pre_aminal1 rule has been removed from the PAINS filter. The SMARTS for the rule was incorrectly defined and was overly general. The rules pains_basic_amine1, pains_basic_amine2, and pains_basic_amine3 cover the same general structural classes in a more precise manner. A SMARTS issue with the pains_basic_amine3, uncovered after removing the pains_pre_aminal1 rule, has also been corrected.


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Modifying SD tags

A program that can modify the SD tags on an SD molecule. The flags are: -remove, a list of property tags to be removed (non-matching tags are kept), -keep`, a list of property tags to be kept (non-matching tags are removed), -clearAll, all SD tags are removed. The program formats are limited to those that can have SD data i.e. SDF, OEB, and CSV.

prompt > SDFModProps -keep NAME ID_NUM -i dbase.sdf -o output.sdf
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80s Rock is my music

I just digg 80’s rock. While I love lots of musical genres, and I enjoy music from many eras, whenever I stumbleupon 80’s rock, I return to that del.icio.us decade with enthusiasm. We all have music that delivers us to a different time and place. Sometimes I’d rather hear hard rock, heavy metal, or easy listening; other times, I prefer punk/pop and Christian rock. Still on occassion,  I prefer alternative and new wave. I respect the classics in all genres. But I keep coming back to one era: the 80’s. This is my music.

What is your music?

 If you share my affinity for the 80’s, check out my vodpod (right sidebar) or http://rstevenson.vodpod.com/pod/category/278985/VideoCategory.24940

I hope you enjoy it.

About robertstevenson

Dr. Robert Stevenson is a Professor of Journalism and Director of Student Publications for the Department of Mass Communications and Theater at Lander University in Greenwood, SC. He received the Distinguished Faculty of the Year award for 2007-'08, and the Lander University Young Faculty Scholar Award in 2005-06. Stevenson also serves as chair of the Lander University American Democracy Project. First and Formost I am a dad of two wonderful boys.
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4 Responses to 80s Rock is my music

  1. I love 80’s hair metal. I listen to Hair Nation on Sirius every single day. I love it!

  2. Got Hair Metal set in my car too. I just added Europe to my vodpod too.

  3. Jon says:

    The good old days. Rock is my favourite type of music, I’ve seen numerous bands – Aerosmith, Iron Maiden, Thin Lizzy, ZZ Top etc etc, but Zepplin are still my numero uno.

  4. Mike says:

    Me also! I have an entire blog of my favorite 80s music.

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Making the Future Female

Is Religion a Disease?

I’ve recently been diagnosed with Palindromic Arthritis, an incurable auto-immune disease closely related to rheumatoid arthritis. After mentioning this to a bloke in the sauna at the local gym at Tudor Grange last week, he told me the condition could be cured by prayer at the Christian Renewal Church in Lode Lane Solihull. He said an ex-nightclub bouncer would ask the Holy Spirit to assist. Apparently cancer, heart diseases, alcoholism and many other afflictions have vanished during services at the former truck factory on Tuesday evenings.

He got quite excited then and told me the Earth was 6000 years old, Adam and Eve actually existed, that the Sun would shortly wear out as a candle burns down and the End of Times was near. He leaned closer and added that if I let the Lord Jesus Christ into my life I could live forever.

I asked a couple of questions and it was clear he knew little of the history of Christianity, other faiths and cosmological theories. After explaining the Sun shone due to a nuclear reaction and the Universe was roughly 14 billion years old I said I’d prefer to trust the expertise of the consultant rheumatologist at Solihull Hospital.

While I believe in religious freedom, it’s obvious gullible folk are being told nonsense in an attempt to recruit new members for this group. Clearly prayer and miracles don’t happen or there’d be no need for hospitals or graveyards and no child would ever die.They say “God is Love” then talk about Hell and damnation and how only some will be saved. And don’t even ask about sexuality or gender relations! These people want to take society backwards – we can’t sit back and let that happen.

It’s awful to think they’re messing up kid’s minds with this nonsense when there’s not a single scrap of evidence for what they’re claiming, and scary that many members of the congregation of this self-styled church give 10% of their annual income. We need to wake up to this attempt at brainwashing and work together to Keep Religion Out of Schools. KROS

It cannot be right that such promises and claims are being made to people with incurable diseases. If someone said this about a medicine it would be illegal. We’ve seen an increase in Christian activity round these parts recently and it’s important for sensible people to stand up for rational thought and humanity.

As Sharon Brough says,

“The time of leaders has passed, and the age of governments is ending. We’re not looking to the past but to the future. We don’t need gods and goddesses for we are women – we gave birth to humanity and we’ll solve our own problems.”

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Posts Tagged ‘home renovation’

How to Make a Bathroom Show Better Without a Renovation

June 19, 2012

Are there inexpensive ways to make a bathroom show better when you are selling your home, without a renovation?

The answer is a resounding YES!

In fact, when someone is selling their apartment or house, I don’t recommend a renovation as the buyers would more likely want to renovate for their own tastes and preferences.

So the objective becomes removing the “ick” factor.  What can we do to spruce up and update this space so that the condition and datedness don’t turn off a buyer?  We want to get past the buyer turn-off and at least get the bathroom to a condition where the buyer can move in and live with the way it looks for a few months before they tackle the renovation.

First of all, bathrooms should be CLEAN.  I always tell my sellers to envision a hotel bathroom:  it should be sparkling clean and free of any personal toiletries, shampoos, children’s bath toys, etc. when showing the home.

The biggest impact in updating a bathroom but at a reasonable cost is changing out outdated and/or poor condition:

  • Lighting fixtures
  • Faucets and, if possible, tub and shower fixtures (a friend of mine spray painted her brass fixtures a brushed silver and they looked great and are still holding up two years later)
  • Cabinet door and drawer handles (this same friend spray painted these, including the hinges on the doors)

You don’t have to shop at high-end specialty stores for these items.  Try a Home Depot or Lowe’s.

Bathroom Before Updating

 Bathroom After Updating

(tiles regrouted, tub recaulked, walls painted, new accessories added)

The next biggest impact is to paint the walls.  Paint always freshens up any space.  But if the tiles are white, don’t paint the wall white. Choose a color that will add some contrast but is neutral such as pale gray or warm beige. And it there is wallpaper, remove it.

And if you are going to paint the walls, consider removing those large, frameless mirrors that span the length of the vanity.  These are dated, and smaller framed mirrors are more in fashion these days.

And if you’re not painting the walls and don’t want to remove the mirror, it can be updated by placing trim around it to give the appearance of being framed.

Then tackle the tub area.  If the tub is in poor condition, or of a dated color, it can be re-glazed by a professional for $400 to $500, much cheaper than removing and replacing the tub.  Often the grout between the tiles surrounding the tub is mildewed or crumbling.  A re-grouting can do wonders and make this area look like you just had new tile installed.  Also, removing old and moldy caulking at the top of the tub where it meets the tile, as well as where it meets the floor and re-caulking can give a fresh and clean appearance.

The sink, vanity and vanity top are additional areas to consider having a big impact if they are dated.  Depending upon the price point of the home you are selling, at the low end you can replace the entire unit for about $500 by buying one at the big box home improvement stores.

Or if you have an outdated oak vanity, painting it in a darker color with a semi-gloss finish, and affixing new hardware will go miles towards an updated look.

Bathroom Before Updating

 Bathroom After Updating

(outdated wallpaper and brass towel bar removed, walls painted, new accessories added)

You can also just replace the vanity top, some of which come with a sink, for a few hundred dollars.

No need to replace the toilet usually, however replacing a well-worn toilet seat is a must!

In some cases where towel bars and toilet paper holders are affixed to drywall, rather than to the tile, these can be changed out as well.

Then of course there are the finishing touches:  new shower curtain and hooks, bath rug, and fluffy bath towels; artwork; matching accessories such as soap dishes and wastebasket; bath oils and soaps placed strategically in a tray or basket with rolled up towels and a loofah or back brush; and a potted fake orchid.  You want buyers to feel like they’ve walked into the closest thing to a spa and imagine themselves enjoying that space.

And before the open house or other showings, make sure:

  • Toiletries, shampoos, used bars of soap are stored away
  • Wastebasket is emptied
  • Toilet seat lid is down
  • Fluffy new towels are out and used towels are in the laundry

© Copyright 2012 Designed to Appeal, LLC.  All Rights Reserved.

About the Author: Donna Dazzo is president and owner of Designed to Appeal, a home staging company serving New York City and the Hamptons. Designed to Appeal helps homeowners and real estate agents sell homes quickly and profitably, by expertly creating an environment that buyers want to live in. Designed to Appeal also helps homeowners not looking to sell with interior redesign, which involves using mostly what the homeowner already has. Donna writes frequently on home staging and interior decorating and design topics.

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Hunting for buried treasure in the Viking past

Have you ever taken part in a treasure hunt, racing from clue to clue, each one leading you on…and on…and on? The excitement of the search is often as much fun as the reward! Researching the background for a historical novel is much like this adventurous game, but research is a hunt for answers.

To use a different analogy, research is like archaeology: you search for clues – often faint and barely discernible (like post holes that outline a long-vanished mead hall) or obvious, concrete and visible (like a Viking ship resurrected from a watery grave and put on display in a museum). Archaeological excavations can be a major source of information. For example, the bones found in a kitchen midden (i.e. trash dump) may reveal which animals were cooked and eaten there, or what household objects were in everyday use before being thrown away  – such as Viking hair combs fashioned from deer antlers.

Scientific data about historical weather patterns can be mined for answers. While writing Faces in the Fire, I wondered if it snowed in Denmark when Freawaru was a girl. Answer: yes, but only a little. Was the water level in Roskilde harbor high enough to accommodate Viking longships? Answer: Yes. Aerial photography shows details not easily observable from the ground, like grave sites in the shape of ships. Even tiny objects can yield much information. For instance, one small cast silver figure designed as a pendant reveals specific details about female hair styles and clothing.

To be a successful time-traveler in foreign lands and ancient places, you must being along your curiosity, an eye for telling details, and a zest for research. How else can you create a believable world for your readers? I found researching sixth-century Scandinavian life for my novel about the women of Beowulf to be great fun, an adventure in itself.

Do you want to write? Join the treasure hunt!

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