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Firth of Forth, Cramond Island & Forth Bridges
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Firth of Forth is the estuary of several Scottish rivers including river Forth. Geologically it is a fjord formed by a moving glacier in the last glacial period.
Like the rest of the east coast of Scotland Firth of Forth is classified as a macrotidal area, meaning that average difference between high and low tides is greater than 4 meters.
Almond River Docks
Small docks where river Almond inflows to the Firth of Forth during a low tide in Cramond. Yachts have legs here in order to survive the tidal periods.
Almond River
Just a 45 km long river Almond flows into Forth of Firth at the town Cramond, just next to the passage to an island called after the town. The name almond/amon is simply old celtic word for "river".
Cramond Island is one of several islands in the Firth of Forth. It is connected to the shore by a 1.5km walkway which is covered at high tide. So Cramond Island is only a true island for a few hours at time!
Cramond Island History
Cramond Island has a long and fascinating history. Cramond itself was an important Roman settlement, with Cramond Fort built around AD 142. The port was used to supply the Roman army in Scotland, and Romans might have used the island too.
Eagle Rock Cramond
Located ~1930 kilometers from Rome, this rock lies on the ancient border between Roman Empire and the local Gaulic tribes. There is an old carving on it with a description tablet below. The words are as it follows:
"The worn carving above is supposed to be an Eagle carved by the Roman Garrison of Cramond. Whether it is an eagle or the it is carved by Romans remains uncertain."
Eagle Rock near Cramond, Firth of Forth, Scotland. Photo Alis Monte [CC BY-SA 4.0], via Connecting the Dots
Cramond Island during WWII
Throughout most of it's history Cramond island was used mostly for farming and fishing. The island was once famous for its oyster beds, but these were destroyed due to overfishing. During WWII the island was fortified to protect the river from enemy warships.
Tidal Island
Cramond Island is one of 17 tidal islands that can be walked from the Scottish mainland. Even thought there is warnings and timelines when it is safe to cross to island, it's still common that people get stranded on the island by an incoming tide for a few hours.
Intertidal Zone Flora
The intertidal zone is a marine habitat area that is above water at low tide and under water at high tide. Organisms in this zone are adapted to an environment of harsh extremes. These plants in the Cramond Island are half of the time underwater and another half exposed to direct sunlight.
Washed-up Treasures
Even thought North Sea is not as polluted as other European seas like Mediterranean sea and Baltic sea, it is still not recommended to collect all the goodies you can find during the low tide.
Photo credit goes to my sister Raminta!
The Fourth Bridge
In operation since it's opening day in 1890 The Forth Bridge remains an iconic Scottish structure. Built at the same era as the Eiffel tower which you can put six times into bridge's structure. For 28 years two mains spans of 521 metres were first and second longest bridge spans in the world.
The Forth Road Bridge
After a six years of construction, Forth Road Bridge opened in 1964 and at that time 2.5 length bridge was the longest bridge outside USA and fourth longest in the world. It's planned lifespan was 120 years, but due to double amount of cars crossing the bridge almost each day the bridge started to suffer structural issues and requires repairs. The Queensferry crossing(on the left) should open this year and reduce the traffic.
Each of three bridges across the Forth of Firth is an achievement in engineering and design in the different eras of history. It is essential connection between Edinburgh and Fife, having 24 million cars and 73 thousand trains a year.
Queensferry Crossing
Queensferry Crossing is a third bridge in the important cross-Forth transport corridor. An alternative route through the river on the road is only 24km away. 2.7km in length makes it a longest three tower cable bridge in the world.
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"Children who live in households that own at least one insecticide-treated bed net (ITN) are less likely to be infected with malaria and less likely to die from the disease, according to a new study by the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) at the University of Washington," published today in PLoS Medicine, according to an IHME press release (9/6).
"The authors analyzed … data from seven surveys in seven sub-Saharan African countries to show that children living in a household that owned an ITN were 20 percent less likely to have malaria parasites in their blood (parasitemia)," and they "found a 23 percent reduction in child deaths (aged between one month and five years) associated with family ITN ownership based on 29 surveys in 22 sub-Saharan African countries," a PLoS press press release states (9/6). The analysis allowed researchers to reduce the number of other possible explanations — such as alternate mosquito control methods, a routine ebb-and-flow of malaria severity in the tropics, and changes in rainfall patterns that affect mosquito breeding patterns — for an observed decline in malaria cases and deaths among children under age five, KPLU's "Humanosphere" blog writes (Paulson, 9/6).


Rarely Defined: Another opinion; Peds Neurosurgeon UofMn. Nat'l MPS Society Conf.
Another opinion; Peds Neurosurgeon UofMn. Nat'l MPS Society Conf.
Last weeks Appt with the Pediatric (Peds) Neurosurgeon at UofMn seemed to go ok. He'd clearly done some research through my med records, looked at imaging they had requested and remembered the various conversations we'd had over the past 8 or so yrs. As a complex Pt these are always nice to hear from new drs and saves a fair bit of trying to explain!
He made many of the same observations Dr.Bragg has over the years about my skull bone being overly thickened (he commented how noticeable it was from the imaging he had looked at), how he also feels that likely has played in to our not being able to keep the shunts working well for long periods and how my brain wouldn't have the capacity to adjust for even mild pressure changes be it weather, elevators, anything that people with normal skull compliance their bodies can automatically adapt to.
He brought up and commented about cranial vault expansion (but its not technically that procedure, in my case he seems to think like Dr.Bragg has that IF it would work (he said he wasn't sure it would be the best approach for my case and is a pretty big surgery) this could create more room in my head for the spinal fluid (CSF) to circulate and thus help the shunts work better by creating more room.
He did make the comment that my ventricles are not slit like (not slit ventricle syndrome) though I am not 100% sure what imaging he was looking at (older imaging I assume) and would be curious actually what my ventricles look like now. They do not routintely get very big but when in shunt failure my vents do enlarge some these days.
I had known this before the Appt but he is going to be out of the ofc for about 1.5wks but said he wants to set up either a 3 way call or Video Conference with Drs.Bragg and Iskandar to discuss my case and hopefully they can come up with a treatment plan. I mean this in the sincerest way, but I pray to God, sincerely they are able. I have had about enough of the headaches (pressure) but as much as that even more sick of the low-to-mid back pain, it literally feels like a searing pain. I can only pray.
It did seem from his comments that he is interested in staying a part of my Team or if needed potentially even doing any surgery but I am not completely sure on this. He seemed very passionate about trying to help figure out a longer term plan.
As my Mom said when I'd talked to her the other day after I was back from Mn, in as many words 'It would be nice if someobody would do something to give you some relief while they figure out a longer term plan'. I couldn't have agreed with her more!
Re the Lumbar-to-Thoracic (LP) Shunt he made the observation that he also like Dr.Bragg and like my 1st Neurosurgeon with Lumbar Shunts places the valve and reservoir (valve controls how much CSF gets through, Reservoir is used much like my Port-a-Cath for my weekly infusion to draw off CSF (Spinal fluid) when needed and/or a direct way to test how the shunt is functioning). Anyways he commented he never places these on low back as mine sits now and positions them along the shunt but to sit on a Pts side. – Yet another Nrsgn who does not do as mine currently sits. He seemed to feel the current placement could have some to do with my significant low back pain.
Now if only someone would do something about it!?!?!? I can only hope and am certainly praying..
I actually get that I likely look very good to most people and most can't/don't know me well enough to see the subtle ways when I don't feel good that I am different but those who know me best know and can see it. Oh how I just wish to feel better! For the shunts to work better again!!! I reallllyyyy miss Dr.Bragg, atleast she was always thinking and trying to figure something out to help. I pray Dr.Guillaume will be able to set up the 3 way call with Dr.Bragg and Dr.Iskandar and something comes of it and SOON!!!!!
Friends and Fun - National MPS Society Conf.
Re the Conf. I think I can say this was the closest Conf I've been to yet that's had at least a little focus on Adult issues though mostly/mainly young adult issues/transitioning. STILL it's slow progress!
I think to me the best part of the Conf though some people don't apparently like that they are there is talking to and meeting some of the new/newer Pharma/Biotech folks and getting to learn about the various new research coming down the pipeline. There are several studies either going on or starting (Armagen, with Aldurazyme re-formulated to cross the BBB, Sangamo just recently started a study looking at a gene editing (sort of like gene therapy) study. RegeneX Bio is another newer company I talked to a bit and who wants to do a Conf call next wk (they and I meant to meet up to talk more indepth at the Conf but ran out of time) to get my opinion or thoughts I guess on their study and to share some about what they are working on.
The Sangamo and Armagen folks also talked to me and shared info about their studies. Dr.Whitley with Sangamo had a copy of the Sangamo gene editing consent form he had given to me with his # on (he's been trying to recruit me to this for awhile, I had given him quite a bit of personal data to use when he presented before the FDA for study approval).
I unfortunately/fortunately (however you want to look at it) am already signed and consented for Dr.Polgreen's Humira (anti-inflammatory) study.
Perhaps at some point i'll share a overview of what each of the studies are about. Matthias, the CEO from Armagen (whom I've met before, VERY nice guy!) also stopped for a bit as he was leaving the Conf to give me his card and chat a bit. He emailed me again last night and I have to say seems like a genuinely caring type of person.
Honestly I feel like the HUGE take away from this Conf. is that SOOOO MANY Biotech, Pharma and Researchers are working on my MPS I and though it seems as though everything takes forever and a day there is more HOPE!!!! Potential treatments that may help some of my brain (especially) and heart and spine issues for which Aldurazyme is currently not. Atleast I have a treatment but it's kind of exciting stuff!
Almost above all I pray some of the other disorders that do not yet have treatment will be able to get treatments sooner than later. I am grateful I atleast I have something even if it is imperfect.
I feel like there is so much to say about this Conf and yet I've written a reealllyyy long post already. So instead i'll try to update again when I know anything re the Neurosrugery stuff. If you believe in prayer please pray we can sort something out!
Lastly I just heard from Dr.Polgreen's study coord. this morning, they are needing to do 2 separate initial visits to CA for the study (we where trying to avoid this) which kind of does bite but this will take place Aug. 31 and Sept 13th if I remember the dates right, right off hand. That is kinda going to stink (I don't typically mind flying just that with the headaches/pressure it's harder and all around flying is exhausting!). Is what it is I guess though to try and get something to potentially help some of the areas.


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I have these pictures stored away some where with all the names on the back. If I find it, I will send in the names. I remember almost all these faces, but the names are escaping me.
Great website. I've been looking at all this stuff after hearing that Bob Smith's house burned down. He was a really close friend of our family -- my father, Pete Barrow, was a lawyer with offices on Oakford Avenue, and we lived just down the street from Bob and Edith on Riverside Drive. You're really doing a great service to put up and maintain this site.
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The Commission is proposing reductions in CO2 from road transport of up to 40% in the Nordic countries.
20 July, 2016 the European Commission (EC) presented the new legislative proposal for a Regulation on binding greenhouse gas emission reductions by Member States, for the period 2021-2030. These emission targets cover the sectors of the economy that are not part of the scope of the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS), which is transport, agricultural, building and waste management. These accounts for almost 60% of the total EU emissions.
The proposal from the EC follows up on the Effort Sharing decision from 2009, which established Member State targets in the non-ETS sector between 2012 and 2020. The proposal states this sector must reduce emission with 30% within the EU by 2030 compared to 2005 as contribution to the overall target. Each Member State got individual targets for cuts which vary from 0% to 40%.
Norway as non EU member wishes to take part of the effort sharing regulation going forward and has asked the EU for the possibility to participate. The Commission has been positive towards the wish and will now calculate the target number for Norway.
The Effort Sharing proposal is now at the Parliament and the Council for negotiations and adoption. This means that there might be some changes before the final text is decided upon, including for the individual targets. After the EP and the Council has decided for the EU it will Norway's turn to negotiate and establish a Norwegian target. This means it will take longer time for Norway to have it in order than the rest of the EU. However, after the implementation Norway will be treated on the same premises as the Member States.
Because all these target numbers are based on calculations including for instance the BNP of the countries it is still likely that the target will be 40% for Norway and Sweden, and 39% for Denmark and Finland.
The Council of Ministers of Environment held the first public debate on the proposal on October 17. The Ministers welcomed the proposal, but acknowledge that there will be negotiations to make it balanced and fair for all Member States. The Nordic countries all stated that the target numbers are highly ambitious. The overall opinion of the Members States was that it is welcomed, but highly ambitious and the Member States will need to work together. The European Parliament has not yet started looking at the proposal.
The proposal has also been the subject for a lot of debates, meetings and discussion in the transport industry since the EC launched the proposal. Focus has been on how road transport can move towards a greener sector. The sector needs sustainable and long term solutions to be able to meet the target set for 2030. Issues has been how alternative fuels can become the new alternative for oil and diesel with the help of innovation, and on the vehicle of the future with focus on how new technology can make it possible to reduce CO2 emissions.
Focus has also been on how the authorities need to work with innovation, technology and the experts in the sector to find solutions of the problem. One solution might not be enough to tackle the problem, therefore all solutions and possibilities should be explored.


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Japanese Animated Commercials – Part 6
Here's another post covering those wacky Japanese animated commercials.
Yamamotoyama Tea
Green tea is consumed regularily in Japan, so there are commercials for it. Here's one
Sanwa Chicken
A series of commercials from the 1970s for chicken meat. Nothing's more marketable than showing cartoon chicken happily serving cooked remains of their kin to little kids.
A 1985 ad for Chugoku Shimbun newspaper, serving Chugoku region in Hiroshima.
From 1989, it's another ad for a newspaper, this one is for Asahi Shimbun, one of the national newspapers in Japan. The ad features characters from "Gatapishi", a 4-koma comic strip by Shunji Sonoyama (creator of "Gyatoruzu") that was running in the newspaper at the time.
A TV series based on "Gatapishi" was later produced by Shin'Ei Doga, airing on TV Asahi (Asahi Shimbun owns about 25% of the network) from 1990 to 1991.
Some of the PSAs from Japanese television. Some of them have really unusual drawing styles.
AnimeGatapishiShunji Sonoyama
Bigg3469
October 10, 2015 12:14:04 am
One of the Japanese PSAs that I've seen involved excerpts from Leroy Anderson's Sandpaper Ballet and shows how not to leave our canine friends in the rain.
The others in that mix includes on how to be tidy, two involving how to cross the street safely and how not to pollute your neighborhood with unsightly graffiti.
October 10, 2015 2:10:15 pm
Look like PSA's ABC missed the boat on telling their young viewers every Saturday morning 30-40 years ago.
Woodsy owl did a PSA on graffitti:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OwhJwRamVKQ
Evan S.
That shoe PSA has a weird art style. Charles, who made the PSAs?
ABOUT CHARLES BRUBAKER
Charles Brubaker is a cartoonist originally from Japan. In addition to his work for MAD Magazine and SpongeBob Comics, he also created Ask a Cat for GoComics. You can also follow him on his Tumblr page.
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Q: Программа зависает на время обработки цикла. Как исправить? Пишу программу вопросник, по типу "Кто хочет стать миллионером?". Использую связку page и frame для навигации по страницам. Я хочу сделать так, чтобы пользователю в цикле задавалось 15 вопросов, которые бы последовательно менялись. Т.е. как только пользователь правильно ответил на текущий вопрос, условное i увеличивается на 1, появляется следующий вопрос и игра продолжается так до конца. Однако, при переходе на page с самой игрой программа зависает пока цикл не дойдет до конца. Проблема в том, что именно это мне не нужно. Подскажите пожалуйста как это исправить или как правильно сделать паузы между вопросами.
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A: Ну, на самом деле всё просто. Давайте я просто подскажу вам логику:
Вам понадобится в классе поле, например int _index. Это поле будет хранить текущий номер вопроса.
Затем создать метод, который будет отображать вопрос и варианты ответа на него. Этот метод будет брать текущий индекс, получать по нему вопрос из общего массива вопросов и отображать.
Когда игрок даёт любой ответ, вы проверяете его на истину/ложь после чего увеличиваете или нет очки (или прерываете игру, в случае ошибки, как вам угодно), увеличиваете индекс и вызываете метод, который отображает вопрос.
При переходе на страницу в первый раз вам нужно выставить индекс равный нулю и вызвать метод отображения.

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Media reports indicated that a disagreement over the privacy of user data may have been a factor in the decision.
WhatsApp co-founder Jan Koum on Monday put out word that he is leaving Facebook, which bought the smartphone messaging service four years ago for $19 billion.
U.S. media reports indicated that a disagreement with Facebook over the privacy of user data may have also been a factor in Koum's decision to quit his position as a high-ranking executive and likely leave his seat on the board at the leading online social network.
"It's been almost a decade since Brian (Acton) and I started WhatsApp, and it's been an amazing journey with some of the best people," Koum said in the post.
Acton left Facebook last year to start a nonprofit.
In a reply to Koum's post, Facebook co-founder and chief executive Mark Zuckerberg said he would miss working closely with the WhatsApp co-founder.
"I'm grateful for everything you've done to help connect the world, and for everything you've taught me, including about encryption and its ability to take power from centralized systems and put it back in people's hands," Zuckerberg said in his written reply.
"Those values will always be at the heart of WhatsApp."
WhatsApp last week raised its minimum age for users in the European Union to 16 years, as the bloc prepares for a new online privacy law to come into force next month.
In an update to its terms of service, WhatsApp said the minimum age for users outside the EU was still 13 years.
WhatsApp parent Facebook has pledged to change how it handles private data to comply with the forthcoming law change.
But unlike WhatsApp, which will only apply the new law to its European users, Facebook plans on rolling out changes for its users worldwide.
The change in the European law was already planned prior to the recent privacy scandal involving Facebook and Cambridge Analytica.
Zuckerberg has spent most of the past month on the fallout from revelations on the hijacking of personal data by the political firm, seeking to assuage fears that the California-based internet colossus can safeguard privacy while making money by targeting ads based on what people share about themselves.


Well, put it like this, if you're not a kid, you're a wizard.
When you get to 15 and most of your teachers are priests, there's bound to be a conflict.
You learn more doing than doing training.
Everyone should be good at what they do.
My philosophy was, if I just do good work, someone will like it enough to employ me. It never made me famous. And I'm way, way too old now, mate. That boat's sailed.
I'm not usually attracted to big-budget American films.
I don't know how to construct a career that'll make me famous. Except maybe get my ears pinned back, get my teeth done, and go to America. But then I'll be competing with billions of actors who haven't got false teeth, and who are 25.
I was relatively technically adept. I can edit and wire up a light.
I've only used my own voice about four times on film.
I hate auditions – when I'm doing them, I can't wait to get out the bleeding door.
I just wanna build momentum again. Keeping yourself in work is one thing, keeping yourself in good work's another. But if it doesn't work out, so be it. As the Taoists say, Learn to accept that which you cannot change.
I just want to be rich and famous.
I'm belligerent rather than ambitious.
That's what I like about Neil Jordan's films: everyone is better at what they do than you are.
Not being able to work would make me very unhappy.
I need something to do when I'm not working, or I crawl up the walls. So I've just taken up kung fu. I was looking for some kind of calming, relaxing activity. I tried yoga, but it wasn't really me.
We tend to think about fascism in terms of the Second World War.
I'm still working, I've got two arms, two legs, two gorgeous kids, a lovely wife. Fifteen years ago, I was homeless. So when you think about it, I'm lucky.
It's not any desire on my part to start playing dads, but it's a convention of drama. If you don't get the parts of young people going out to nightclubs, you have to play their fathers.


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AUCTIONEERS NOTE: Excellent opportunity to purchase a small tract suitable for one wanting to move to the country, one must understand small tracts of land outside the city of Hays are next to none. The 13.7 acres has 2 water wells, septic as well as rural water available. One modular home suitable for living conditions with the other uninhabitable. Property sells as is without warranty on modular home.
Download our sale bill pdf. (Open house date is SUNDAY – November 3, 2013 from 1 to 4 PM. . All other appointments can be arrange by calling 785-628-1900 Bob Munsch, Real Estate Broker.


If you have health insurance coverage, you want to get the most benefit of your policy. Aaron Chiropractic Clinic understands. Please check your policy terms to see if chiropractic care is included. If it is part of your insurance benefit, Aaron Chiropractic Clinic's care in Fort Wayne may be covered. Know that your insurance benefit is limited by the policy terms. Your policy may allow only 12 visits to the chiropractic office, for example. Or it may only pay chiropractic spinal manipulation and not adjunctive services. Please check your policy. If you need help, our Fort Wayne chiropractic staff at Aaron Chiropractic Clinic will help you understand and/or contact your insurance carrier.
Contact Aaron Chiropractic Clinic to discuss your insurance benefits for chiropractic care.


Local developers are moving ahead with the planning for a unique Rail Resort, encompassing the highly successful Depot Inn near the BNSF lines in La Plata, Missouri. Nationally-renown Cultural Attraction designer Barry Howard has been retained to provide master planning and conceptual design for the project.
Mr. Howard's firm was the designer of the Bi-Centennial American Freedom Train (attended by 35 million visitors over a twenty-one month period), the California State Railroad Museum in Sacramento, The Galveston Center for Transportation and Commerce, Galveston, TX, Steamtown National Historic Site, Scranton, PA; Visitor Centers at Hoover Dam, Mount St. Helens, Harry S Truman Dam and Reservoir, Warsaw Mo, and many other significant projects that can be viewed at www.BarryHowardLimited.com.
The Barry Howard team will be developing economic studies, plans, and concepts for the Resort. Project elements under consideration include an indoor water park, an Exhibition of Amtrak history, rail access and internal transportation systems, a train-watching tower, event venues, themed dining and shopping, a variety of attractions and links to historic sites in surrounding Northeastern Missouri.
The planning effort will be completed within the next six months.
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This town just straight up makes us smile. We're all in. If you've ever been here, Portland probably made you pretty happy too. So we made this shirt for you. :)
Tender Loving Empire is a hybrid handmade marketplace and record label based in beautiful (and sometimes rainy) Portland, Oregon. We have years of experience designing and creating high-quality handmade items, including cards, prints, t-shirts, and more.
Music Format LP CD Dig Tape
Listen to the song "Cuatro Crazy"
Y La Bamba has been many things, but at the heart of it is singer-songwriter Luz Elena Mendoza's inquisitive sense of self. Their fifth record, Mujeres, carries on the Portland-based band's affinity for spiritual contemplation, but goes a step further in telling a story with a full emotional spectrum. Coming off Ojos Del Sol, one of NPR's Top 50 Albums of 2016, Mujeres exhibits the scope of Mendoza's artistic voice like never before. "Soy como soy," Mendoza says, and that declaration is the bold— even political— statement that positions Mujeres to be Y La Bamba's most unbridled offering yet.
The record exists in the post-2016 landscape of a national identity crisis, and Mendoza explores what it means to be a Mexican American woman by leading us through places we are afraid to go. Mujeres ventures in to the discomfort of the stories we tell ourselves. Those of our past, our futures. We all have these stories somewhere inside of us, but with Y La Bamba, Mendoza forges new narratives from old stories of heritage and family, tracing history while forging modern chicana feminism.
"Music is an extension of everything I have inside. It's how I emote," Mendoza says. The raw honesty of Mujeres is in fact the raw honesty of Mendoza. Armed with the emotionality of traditional música mexicana and the storytelling of American folk, Y La Bamba's artistry is not just their musical ability but Mendoza's search for unadulterated truth. It is in an ancestral, spiritual journey in which Mendoza comes to terms with the influence and limitations of her upbringing. Mendoza's experience of childhood summers in the San Joaquin Valley listening to mariachi, of being raised strict Catholic by immigrant parents, of being a woman having to prove herself to the boys, paints strokes of both melancholy and healing on the tracks. "From the way that my family struggles, to the way they shoot the shit… it's so different from whiteness," Mendoza says. "It's a different dimension."
Y La Bamba exists in the dimension of the Mexican American imagination: somewhere cynical and optimistic at the same time. While there is a celebration of the Mexican creativity that has informed Mendoza's life, there is a darker side to reconcile with. Where do mujeres fit in to the American story? What are the sins for which we are all guilty? How do different generations interact with the world? How can a culture become visible without tokenization? It is no surprise that in Mujeres, Y La Bamba's first record with Mendoza at the helm of production, Mendoza contemplates these questions to tell her story. But it is not just Mendoza's story. Challenging a narrative and dealing with the emotionality of that effort— that is everyone's story.
Mujeres was recorded by Luz Elena Mendoza and Ryan Oxford at Color Therapy Studios and Besitos Fritos Studios in Portland, Oregon. Mixed by Jeff Bond, with Grace Bugbee on bass, John Niekrasz on drums, Margaret Wher Gibson on keys, and Ed Rodriguez and Ryan Oxford on electric guitar.
Bio written by Eliza Cossio
TLE-081 (2019)
1. My Death
2. Real Talk
3. Cuatro Crazy
4. Conocidos
5. Lightning Storms
6. Dieciséis
7. Boca Llena
8. Perder
9. Mujeres
10. Una Letra
11. Santa Sal
12. Bruja de Brujas
13. Follow Your Feet
14. De Lejos (Digital only bonus track)
Y La Bamba has been many things, but at the heart of it is singer-songwriter Luz Elena Mendoza's inquisitive sense of self. Their fifth record, Mujeres, carries on the Portland-based band's affinity for spiritual contemplation, but goes a step further in telling a story with a full emotional spectrum. Coming off Ojos Del Sol, one of NPR's Top 50 Albums of 2016, Mujeres exhibits the scope of Mendoza's artistic voice like never before. "Soy como soy," Mendoza says, and that declaration is the bold— even political— statement that positions Mujeres to be Y La Bamba's most unbridled offering yet. Mendoza forges new narratives from old stories of heritage and family, tracing history while forging modern chicana feminism. The raw honesty of Mujeres is in fact the raw honesty of Mendoza. Armed with the emotionality of traditional música mexicana and the storytelling of American folk, Y La Bamba's artistry is not just their musical ability but Mendoza's search for unadulterated truth. It is in an ancestral journey in which Mendoza comes to terms with the influence and limitations of her upbringing. While there is a celebration of the Mexican creativity that has informed Mendoza's life, there is a darker side to reconcile with. Where do mujeres fit in to the American story? What are the sins for which we are all guilty? How do different generations interact with the world? How can a culture become visible without being tokenized? It is no surprise that in Mujeres, Y La Bamba's first record with Mendoza at the helm of production, Mendoza contemplates these questions to tell her story. But it is not just Mendoza's story. Challenging a narrative and dealing with the emotionality of that effort— that is everyone's story. Mujeres was recorded by Luz Elena Mendoza and Ryan Oxford at Color Therapy Studios and Besitos Fritos Studios in Portland, Oregon. Mixed by Jeff Bond, with Grace Bugbee on bass, John Niekrasz on drums, Margaret Wher Gibson on keys, and Ed Rodriguez and Ryan Oxford on electric guitar.
Ojos Del Sol
Music Format Digital CD LP Tape
Listen to the song "Ostrich"
Y La Bamba's fourth offering is a sweeping, playful and vulnerable collection that's ripe with both musical and personal discovery. From the intimate, contemplative verses of the Spanish-language title track to the revelations delivered over the loping beats of "Ostrich," this is an album that's painstakingly produced while remaining emotionally raw.
1. Ojos Del Sol
2. Say Sun
3. Orca
4. Libre
5. Ostrich
6. Cara Cara
7. Atmosphere
8. Nos Veremos
10. Iris
11. Ulysses
Y La Bamba Formed in 2008, Y La Bamba is the project of songwriter Luz Elena Mendoza. Upon listening to Mendoza's music it's clear that she draws from a myriad of influences--from Mexican 30's tunes to Devendra Banhart. Mendoza's distinctive voice, poetic and honest lyrics, and melding of disparate genres has earned the project fans across the country and has perked the ears of journalists at the likes of NPR, Vice, and Rolling Stone. Always open to exploration and hungry for further musical development, Y La Bamba is an exciting band to watch grow and consistently keeps fans wondering and anxious to see what they will put out next.
$ 18.00 Forest Park Print
Tender Loving Empire
Forest Park Print
Portland's Forest Park is truly magical, and this 8"x10" print does it justice. At over eight miles long and 5,157 acres, it's one of the largest urban forests in the United States. It's also filled with mystical energy, which this print so clearly illustrates.


WhatsApp introduces the new feature on Feb 4 you can unlock the WhatsApp app with your Touch ID or Face ID in iOS devices. WhatsApp includes the new feature to lock your WhatsApp app when you come out the app.
It will protect your app and chat conversation from others. Without your permission, no one can open your Whatsapp on your phone.
How to enable this new feature in your WhatsApp app in your iOS.
First, go to the app store and update the WhatsApp. Check you install the latest version of WhatsApp app on your mobile phone.
After update opens the app and taps the Setting -> Account -> Privacy Scroll down to the bottom of the page you can see the option lock the screen.
Just tap the Screen Lock option now you can see the Required Touch ID option just tap the toggle option to enable the Screen lock.
After enabling the Required Touch ID it will ask how much time wait to ask again your id to open the screen.
Just select your preferred option.
Now WhatsApp Lock Screen option enables in your app.


Fourteen percent of chronic childhood asthma could be due to exposure to traffic pollution, a study of 10 European cities has found.
The new study suggests that air quality can trigger the breathing disorder as much as being around someone else who is smoking, which the World Health Organization has linked to 4 to 18 percent of asthma cases.
Asthma sufferers often flag pollution as a trigger for their symptoms. A recent survey from Asthma UK found that 66 percent of sufferers said that traffic pollution makes their asthma worse, WebMD reported. Twenty-nine percent of responders said that reducing air pollution was the top factor that would make their lives better, and 85 percent said they were worried about car pollution's effect on their and their family's health.
"Air pollution has previously been seen to trigger symptoms but this is the first time we have estimated the percentage of cases that might not have occurred if Europeans had not been exposed to road traffic pollution," lead author Dr. Laura Perez, at the Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute, said in a press release. "In light of all the existing epidemiological studies showing that road-traffic contributes to the onset of the disease in children, we must consider these results to improve policy making and urban planning."
Researchers looked at population-attributable factors to see how near-road traffic pollution affected patients. The calculation showed how changing pollution levels might lower disease levels or reduce risk for death.
They discovered that when children were near high levels of near-road traffic pollution they had much higher rates of asthma, even when other factors like passive (or secondhand) smoking or socioeconomic factors were accounted for. They estimated that 33,200 cases -- or 14 percent -- of chronic asthma suffers in those 10 cities were exposed to roads with high vehicle traffic, causing their asthma, and 15 percent of all asthma sufferer's episodes were due to near-road traffic conditions if a causal relationship was assumed.
"This latest study adds to the weight of evidence to suggest that traffic pollution is a cause of asthma rather than just a trigger," Emily Humphreys, head of policy and public affairs at Asthma UK, told WebMD. She was not involved in the research.
Asthma affects one in 12 people, or 8 percent of the U.S. population, according to 2009 data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The number has increased since 2001, when one in 14 people were affected.
The study was published online on March 12 in European Respiratory Journal.


Ooh it's black and pink! Hair dryers kinda scare me though. This one time my hair got sucked through the back end and it started smoking :'( After that I've always left my hair to air dry haha.
kurang kan, sebab nanti kulit kepala rosak!
I always prefer to use only best hair dryer in my hairs. As I know my hairs are very thin and a blow dry is fine for my hair. I don't use a dryer daily in my hairs, but yeah I use it to make curls or to dry when I go on outings. I just loved you black and pink cute hair dryer.


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package com.intellij.vcs.log.ui.table;

import com.intellij.ide.IdeTooltip;
import com.intellij.ide.IdeTooltipManager;
import com.intellij.openapi.ui.popup.Balloon;
import com.intellij.openapi.util.text.HtmlChunk;
import com.intellij.openapi.util.text.StringUtil;
import com.intellij.ui.components.panels.Wrapper;
import com.intellij.util.text.DateFormatUtil;
import com.intellij.vcs.log.CommitId;
import com.intellij.vcs.log.VcsLogBundle;
import com.intellij.vcs.log.VcsShortCommitDetails;
import com.intellij.vcs.log.data.LoadingDetails;
import com.intellij.vcs.log.data.VcsLogData;
import com.intellij.vcs.log.graph.EdgePrintElement;
import com.intellij.vcs.log.graph.NodePrintElement;
import com.intellij.vcs.log.graph.PrintElement;
import com.intellij.vcs.log.graph.actions.GraphAction;
import com.intellij.vcs.log.graph.actions.GraphAnswer;
import com.intellij.vcs.log.paint.GraphCellPainter;
import com.intellij.vcs.log.statistics.VcsLogUsageTriggerCollector;
import com.intellij.vcs.log.ui.frame.CommitPresentationUtil;
import com.intellij.vcs.log.ui.table.column.Commit;
import com.intellij.vcs.log.util.VcsLogUiUtil;
import org.jetbrains.annotations.Nls;
import org.jetbrains.annotations.NotNull;
import org.jetbrains.annotations.Nullable;

import javax.swing.*;
import java.awt.*;
import java.awt.event.MouseEvent;
import java.util.Collection;
import java.util.Collections;

public abstract class GraphCommitCellController implements VcsLogCellController {
  @NotNull private final VcsLogData myLogData;
  @NotNull private final VcsLogGraphTable myTable;
  @NotNull private final GraphCellPainter myGraphCellPainter;

  public GraphCommitCellController(@NotNull VcsLogData logData,
                                   @NotNull VcsLogGraphTable table,
                                   @NotNull GraphCellPainter painter) {
    myLogData = logData;
    myTable = table;
    myGraphCellPainter = painter;
  }

  protected abstract int getTooltipXCoordinate(int row);

  @Nullable
  protected abstract JComponent getTooltip(@NotNull Object value, @NotNull Point point, int row);

  @Nullable
  @Override
  public Cursor performMouseClick(int row, @NotNull MouseEvent e) {
    PrintElement printElement = findPrintElement(row, myTable.getPointInCell(e.getPoint(), Commit.INSTANCE));
    if (printElement != null) {
      return performGraphAction(printElement, e, GraphAction.Type.MOUSE_CLICK);
    }
    return null;
  }

  @Nullable
  @Override
  public Cursor performMouseMove(int row, @NotNull MouseEvent e) {
    Point pointInCell = myTable.getPointInCell(e.getPoint(), Commit.INSTANCE);
    PrintElement printElement = findPrintElement(row, pointInCell);
    Cursor cursor = performGraphAction(printElement, e, GraphAction.Type.MOUSE_OVER);
    // if printElement is null, still need to unselect whatever was selected in a graph
    if (printElement == null) {
      if (!showTooltip(row, pointInCell, e.getPoint(), false)) {
        if (IdeTooltipManager.getInstance().hasCurrent()) {
          IdeTooltipManager.getInstance().hideCurrent(e);
        }
      }
    }
    return cursor;
  }

  @Override
  public boolean shouldSelectCell(int row, @NotNull MouseEvent e) {
    return findPrintElement(row, myTable.getPointInCell(e.getPoint(), Commit.INSTANCE)) == null;
  }

  @Nullable
  private PrintElement findPrintElement(int row, @NotNull Point pointInCell) {
    Collection<? extends PrintElement> printElements = myTable.getVisibleGraph().getRowInfo(row).getPrintElements();
    return myGraphCellPainter.getElementUnderCursor(printElements, pointInCell.x, pointInCell.y);
  }

  @Nullable
  private Cursor performGraphAction(@Nullable PrintElement printElement, @NotNull MouseEvent e, @NotNull GraphAction.Type actionType) {
    boolean isClickOnGraphElement = actionType == GraphAction.Type.MOUSE_CLICK && printElement != null;
    if (isClickOnGraphElement) {
      triggerElementClick(printElement);
    }

    Selection previousSelection = myTable.getSelection();
    GraphAnswer<Integer> answer =
      myTable.getVisibleGraph().getActionController().performAction(new GraphAction.GraphActionImpl(printElement, actionType));
    return handleGraphAnswer(answer, isClickOnGraphElement, previousSelection, e);
  }

  @Nullable
  Cursor handleGraphAnswer(@Nullable GraphAnswer<Integer> answer, boolean dataCouldChange,
                           @Nullable Selection previousSelection, @Nullable MouseEvent e) {
    if (dataCouldChange) {
      myTable.getModel().fireTableDataChanged();

      // since fireTableDataChanged clears selection we restore it here
      if (previousSelection != null) {
        previousSelection.restore(myTable.getVisibleGraph(),
                                  answer == null || (answer.getCommitToJump() != null && answer.doJump()),
                                  false);
      }
    }

    if (answer == null) {
      return null;
    }

    if (answer.isRepaintRequired()) myTable.repaint();
    if (answer.getCommitToJump() != null) {
      Integer row = myTable.getModel().getVisiblePack().getVisibleGraph().getVisibleRowIndex(answer.getCommitToJump());
      if (row != null && row >= 0 && answer.doJump()) {
        myTable.jumpToRow(row, true);
      }
      else if (e != null) {
        VcsLogUiUtil.showTooltip(myTable, new Point(e.getX() + 5, e.getY()), Balloon.Position.atRight,
                                 getArrowTooltipText(answer.getCommitToJump(), row));
      }
    }

    return answer.getCursorToSet();
  }

  @NotNull
  @Nls
  private String getArrowTooltipText(int commit, @Nullable Integer row) {
    VcsShortCommitDetails details;
    if (row != null && row >= 0) {
      details = myTable.getModel().getCommitMetadata(row); // preload rows around the commit
    }
    else {
      details = myLogData.getMiniDetailsGetter().getCommitData(commit, Collections.singleton(commit)); // preload just the commit
    }

    if (details instanceof LoadingDetails) {
      CommitId commitId = myLogData.getCommitId(commit);
      if (commitId != null) {
        if (myLogData.getRoots().size() > 1) {
          return VcsLogBundle.message("vcs.log.graph.arrow.tooltip.jump.to.hash.in.root", commitId.getHash().toShortString(),
                                      commitId.getRoot().getName());
        }
        return VcsLogBundle.message("vcs.log.graph.arrow.tooltip.jump.to.hash", commitId.getHash().toShortString());
      }
      return "";
    }
    else {
      long time = details.getAuthorTime();
      String shortenedSubject = StringUtil.shortenTextWithEllipsis(details.getSubject(), 50, 0, "...");
      String commitMessage = HtmlChunk.text("\"" + shortenedSubject + "\"").bold().toString();
      return VcsLogBundle.message("vcs.log.graph.arrow.tooltip.jump.to.subject.author.date.time",
                                  commitMessage,
                                  CommitPresentationUtil.getAuthorPresentation(details),
                                  DateFormatUtil.formatDate(time),
                                  DateFormatUtil.formatTime(time));
    }
  }

  private boolean showTooltip(int row, @NotNull Point pointInCell, @NotNull Point point, boolean now) {
    JComponent tipComponent = getTooltip(myTable.getValueAt(row, myTable.getColumnViewIndex(Commit.INSTANCE)), pointInCell, row);

    if (tipComponent != null) {
      myTable.getExpandableItemsHandler().setEnabled(false);
      IdeTooltip tooltip = new IdeTooltip(myTable, point, new Wrapper(tipComponent)).setPreferredPosition(Balloon.Position.below);
      IdeTooltipManager.getInstance().show(tooltip, now);
      return true;
    }
    return false;
  }

  void showTooltip(int row) {
    Point topLeftCorner = new Point(myTable.getColumnLeftXCoordinate(myTable.getColumnViewIndex(Commit.INSTANCE)),
                                    row * myTable.getRowHeight());
    Point pointInCell = new Point(getTooltipXCoordinate(row), myTable.getRowHeight() / 2);
    showTooltip(row, pointInCell, new Point(topLeftCorner.x + pointInCell.x, topLeftCorner.y + pointInCell.y), true);
  }

  private static void triggerElementClick(@NotNull PrintElement printElement) {
    if (printElement instanceof NodePrintElement) {
      VcsLogUsageTriggerCollector.triggerClick("node");
    }
    else if (printElement instanceof EdgePrintElement) {
      if (((EdgePrintElement)printElement).hasArrow()) {
        VcsLogUsageTriggerCollector.triggerClick("arrow");
      }
    }
  }
}

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaGithub


Although nuclear fusion could be many years away from powering homes across Canada, you can own its equivalent in four-door sedan form: the 2019 Ford Fusion. This svelte mid-sized car, adorned with a wide slatted grille, aggressive headlights, and a range of sporty aluminum rims from 17 to 19 inches, is the future of the family car. And once you take one for a test drive, you'll want it to make it your future vehicle as soon as possible.
The 2019 Ford Fusion is available in eight models: from the excellent value Fusion S to the luxurious and economical Fusion Hybrid Titanium. Want to see what we have in stock? Discovery Ford dealership in Humboldt (and within quick driving distance from Humboldt, Bruno, Prud' Homme, Sagehill, Saint Benedict, Middle Lake, Pilger, Fulda, Marysburg, Muenster, Saint Gregor, LeRoy, Englefeld, or Lake Lenore Saskatchewan) is your best bet for finding your ideal new or used certified car. Just browse our Ford Fusion inventory you can filter it by price, kilometers, colour, and year it's that easy!
In addition to the high-tech SYNC with MyFord Touch infotainment system, you can set the mood in your 2019 Ford Fusion with available ambient interior lighting in your choice of seven colours: Ice Blue, Orange, Soft Blue, Red, Green, Blue, or Purple. Every drive through town and down the highway will be relaxing in the 2019 Ford Fusion because all cabin surfaces are swathed in premium, soft-touch materials like an available leather-wrapped steering wheel, shift knob, and heated sport seats. So why not blast your favourite jams over Bluetooth and see where the road takes you; let's make driving fun again!
So you say you want a Ford Fusion, but which one? This handsome sedan can be specified in five engine configurations. It's a little overwhelming at first, but we're here to explain their respective power figures and fuel efficiency so you that you can make the most informed vehicle purchasing decision.
If we had to pick one new Ford vehicle technology that our customers most often request, it would be a rear view camera. Whether it's a sports car, pickup truck, SUV, or family sedan, it's a wonderful feature that projects a high-resolution video feed of what's directly behind your car onto your centre console screen. Best of all, it's standard on all 2019 Ford Fusion models. Now you can reverse out of your driveway or back up onto your garage without fear of running over your kid's bike or smashing your bumper. The rear view camera in the 2019 Ford Fusion is indeed a life (or bumper saver). It even features a proximity sensor to let you know how much room you have left before striking an obstruction.
If your new 2019 Ford Fusion has to pull double duty as a hauler of home renovation and garden supplies, its cavernous, 453-litre trunk is more than capable. However we would recommend picking up a set of rubber floor mats and a rear cargo tray to protect those nice carpets. Discovery Ford in Humboldt, SK has a huge warehouse of Genuine Ford Fusion parts and accessories. Just fill out a parts request form or visit our friendly advisors to outfit your vehicle today.


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A sample of some of the games to be covered in The Mastertronic Archives
Founded in 1983 by Martin Alper, Frank Herman and Alan Sharam, Mastertronic went on to become one of the UK's biggest home video game publishers of the 1980s. The company's marketing strategy of putting games on shelves at the low price of just £1.99, when most other games sold from £4.99, resulted in booming sales and massive profits for the London based company.
This Kickstarter aims to produce both a standard volume and an enhanced collector's volume detailing the history of these games.
We are slowly reaching out to various folk who were involved with Mastertronic games whether it be programming, music or cover art.
To date the following generous people have offered to contribute to the content of the books:
Anthony Guter – Mastertronic Financial Controller/Systems Manager
Mark J. Brady – Cover Artist (Orbitron, Space Walk and more!)
John the Brush – Cover Artist (Kane, Finder's Keepers and more!)
Andrew Wright – Mastertronic Budget Labels Product Manager
Harvey Lodder – The Quest for the Golden Eggcup
Richard Burton – Mastertronic Collector and Retro Gamer magazine freelance writer
Ant Olver
Pete: "Welcome to Retro Gamesmaster thank you for sparing time from your busy schedule. Let's get this interview underway"
Pete: "What got you into writing books about retro gaming?"
Star Wars! A strange answer to be sure and one that definitely requires some elaboration. Growing up in the 70s and 80s meant playing computer games inside the house and playing with Star Wars action figures when to told to 'go outside and get some fresh air'. It also helped with developing hand skills through building cardboard and wooden spaceships for the Star Wars figures to wage battles against one another. But then one day in the 1985, a high school teacher showed us Elite on the BBC. It was a year later before I owned my own copy for the Commodore 64. It was the best game I had ever played and it still holds a special place in my heart. Flash forward to 1999. I found a book by Steve Sansweet called "The Star Wars Action Figure Archives" and bought it straight away. It detailed all of the different Star Wars action figures produced up until that time. Flash forward again to late 2013. Following news that Elite 4 (Elite: Dangerous) was coming, I renewed my interest in Elite and found that it had been released for a dozen or more of the retro computers that I now owned in my collection. I bought as many variants as I could find to play on the original hardware. It was difficult to work out how many variants of Elite and its successors there were. One couldn't simply find a reference book to help with building a collection. The solution? Write one myself in the style of "The Star Wars Action Figure Archive" that chronicles all of the different versions and variants, hence the nod to that book by using the term "Archives" in this retrogaming series.
Pete: "How long has it taken to research for the new book?"
I started initial work on the book around 18 months ago, although most of the research has been during the past six months. It has been fantastic to try and build up a collection of such a diverse range of games in both genre and quality, plus its been a good way to test many of the 8-bit era joysticks for my game controller book. Mastertronic have a good reputation for being 'pocket-money' games, but not necessarily a good reputation for consistent quality. One you-tuber mentioned that the publisher was referred to as Masterchronic and having recently played many of the games as 'research' for the book, I can understand the sentiment. Fortunately there are some real gems amongst them too which I hope shows through in our book. Anthony Guter, who was Mastertronic's financial controller during much of the 80s, has helped immensely with building a complete list of games for inclusion in the book.
Pete: "What is in the new book that will tempt retro fans to hand over their cash?"
This is the first book written about Mastertronic and their fantastic (and not so fantastic) range of budget computer games from the 80s. There would only be a handful of kids growing up in the 80s who wouldn't have seen or played a Mastertronic game at some point. There are some great websites that contain a wealth of information about Mastertronic games, but as a child of the 70s and 80s who remembers when many computer games came with swathes of printed material to browse whilst waiting for games to load, neither web nor digital beats browsing through a printed hardback book. One of the popular perks we've included blends digital with physical in a novel way by offering digital versions of the books via a physical Mastertronic '199 Range' inspired USB drive in the shape of a computer game cassette. The USB cassette comes in a jewel cassette case with an inlay featuring a cover designed by 1980s Mastertronic cover artist Mark J. Brady. There are also original Mastertronic games and a Mistertronic poster all signed by another early Mastertronic artist know best for his cartoon style covers, John the Brush.
Pete: "Tell us more about the Kickstarter?"
We've taken the somewhat unusual move to use this Kickstarter to bring a couple of books to market. There are principally two books. The Mastertronics Archives Collector's Edition, a 512 page featuring game reviews, game credits, screen shots, cover images and more of all of the Mastertronic £1.99 releases as well as the other Mastertronic labels such as M.A.D., Americana, Rebound, Rack-It, etc PLUS the unique disk releases. The second book is a 128 page Cover Art Gallery book featuring a foreword by John the Brush and featuring a range of game covers including commentary by select original cover artists. Following some initial feedback prior to launching the Kickstarter, we decided to also offer a 256 page version of the The Mastertronic Archives, which features just the main '199 Range' of games, as the 512 page book was not economical to produce at the key £25 price point.
Pete: "When is your book due for release?"
The 256 page standard edition is due for release in December 2016, the 512 page Collector's Edition is due in February 2017, with the cover art book following in March 2017.
Pete: "How long have you been writing books?"
I started researching and writing The Elite Archives book in 2014. It has been a challenging book to produce as a first book, particularly because the scope of the final book is so much greater than what we originally planned. This has meant that book has taken twelve months longer than planned to write, but now that it is almost complete I am really looking forward to its release form Fantastic Books Publishing later this year. I am in the process of gathering the last few pieces of information for my first self-published book under the Player 1 Books label; "Player One – An Illustrated History of Game Controllers Volume I, 1972-1989" which is due to go to print at the end of June. I also have a short story published in a Science Fiction anthology published by Fantastic Books Publishing and a another short story included in the official Elite: Dangerous role playing game.
Pete: "What was your first gaming experience?"
It was a long time ago now but one of the earliest I can recall would be playing games on a television that had built in games like pong and it's derivatives. Looking back it was pretty rubbish, but it was fun enough when you were six or seven.
Pete: "My favourite computer was my Amiga, and my favourite console the Megadrive. Do you have a favourite?"
My favourite computer is the bread bin Commodore 64, which was also the first computer that I owned. I have over twenty Commodore 64 and 128 computers in my collection now and still play games on them when ever I have the chance. Of course by writing this book its now mandatory research, not gaming time. I never remember it being called a console at the time, but I'd have to rate the Atari 2600 as my favourite console of all time. The games don't have the best graphics, or the best sound (that belongs to the Commodore 64), but the sheer quick-play fun-factor (sprinkled with a good dose of nostalgia) is unrivalled in today's long-winded story driven games.
Pete: "What is your favourite retro game?"
My favourite retro game is without doubt the Commodore 64 version of Elite. It has its flaws, particularly the slow frame rate when there are more than three or four enemy ships in the vicinity, but the incredible way the game is designed to suspend disbelief and create such strong immersion is to be commended even today. The manual and novella helped add to the immersion. Imagination quickly filled in any other graphical deficiencies.
Pete: "Do you still game on the current consoles and if so what is your favourite game?"
I don't have time to play very many new games, but playing Elite: Dangerous in 3D with the Oculus Rift is really an unbelievable out of this world experience!
Pete: "Whats the worst game you have ever played?"
To date I'd have to say Mastertronic's Intergalactic Cage Match on the Commodore 64. The controls are rubbish and there doesn't seem to be a way to stop your opponent from escaping once they start climbing the cage wall. Of course you can use that very fault to climb the wall first and win the game for yourself.
Pete: "Finally what game or feature would you like to see on Retrogamesmaster in the future?"
I'd like to see some more coverage on the less-popular computer hardware such as the Tatung Einstein, MSX and Dragon 32K. I'm not sure it would be as popular to many, but I believe that it is important to make sure those parts of our retro gaming history are well covered too.


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Ingessana (Gaahmg, Tabi) are the members of an African ethnic group of Sudan who speak the Gaam language. They live around the Tabi Hills, southwest of Ad-Damazin and northwest of Kurmuk in the Blue Nile Province. The capital of the Ingessana area is Bao (11.350797,34.083710), and the government offices are in Soda.

Subgroups
There are 4 major subgroups of the Ingessana: the Jok Kulelek, the Jok Bulek, the Jok Gor, and the Jok Tau. Each of these major subgroups of the Ingessana has an economic specialisation: the Jok Kulelek own great heards of livestock, the Jok Bulek are known for their farming capabilities, the Jok Gor are skilled weavers and the Jok Tau specialise as blacksmiths and iron workers.

History
As Jedrej (1995) explains, the Gaahmg (Ingessana) have historically protected themselves and their hills from many invasions by  outsiders. As a result, their culture is much more resistant to change than that of other ethnic groups of the southern Blue Nile region. Mainly self-sustaining in what they cultivate in the hill area, the Gaahmg are slow to grow cash crops or to migrate for wages. As a result of past conflict with Arabs and other invaders, they have a reputation of being hostile towards strangers and even refugees.

Although the origins of the Gaahmg are unclear, the Ingessena hills were alternately raided for several hundred years by the Funj sultans of Sennar to the northwest or by the Abyssinian kings of Gondar to the northeast, the Ingessena hills being a borderland between these kingdoms that plundered for slaves and gold. The Dinka and Nuer to the southwest raided the Gaahmg for cattle during times of drought or flooding in their own areas.

From 1820-1855, the ruling Turkish-Egyptian administration demanded heavy tributes of slaves and gold. When they did not receive their demands, they attacked and imprisoned the Gaahmg, taking several hundred prisoners at a time. The Gaahmg fought back with speed and surprise attacks, causing many attacks on them to be unsuccessful.

In 1888-1889, the Mahdist government raided the Funj area and the Ingessena hills in particular, to provide for Khartoum during a severe and widespread famine, taking 1000 head of cattle from the Gaahmg on one occasion. The Gaahmg made counter attacks and held Arabs captive for ransom at ten head of cattle per person.

From 1903-1934, the Anglo-Egyptian government continued a similar pattern of collecting tribute and squelching resistance. When the Gaahmg attacked tax patrols in protest to tribute collections, the Anglo-Egyptian government conducted 'military operations' which, although they did not involve taking slaves, seized livestock and killed those deemed responsible.

Since the 1980s, the state has become a major battleground for the ideological competition between two opposed models: Khartoum's attempts at unifying and centralising the country with a dominant Arab-Islamic identity, which South Sudan's separation is paradoxically reviving, versus the rebel SPLM/A's and now SRF's agenda for a more inclusive and devolved Sudan. Attempts to resolve Blue Nile's past and current conflicts thus very much reflect Sudan's existential dilemma as to how best it should define itself.

By the 1980s, land grabbing and exploitation by the centre led some in Blue Nile State to identify more with the South. In 1985, the newly formed SPLM/A was quick to send Southern troops and recruit from among local communities, including many Ingessana. Some of the most prominent leaders of SPLA-North are Ingessana, including Malik Agar.

As a result of on-going conflict, most of the Ingessana have since 2011 been displaced as refugees to South Sudan.

Lifestyle
The main occupations of the Gaahmg relate to livestock, cultivation, or craftmaking. In particular, the Gaahmg grow sorghum, sesame, maize, peppers, gourds, and tobacco. They keep cattle, goats, pigs, sheep, hens, donkeys, mules, and camels. During the dry season, young men and boys take herds of up to 50 head of cattle a hundred miles south to the Yabus River for water and pasture.

The Gaahmg are also famous for their throwing knives, called koleth. There are two types of these, called "Sai" and "Muder".The designs on the blade are fixed and different for both the varieties. The "Muder" features a scorpion (deit) on the left side and an insect called fil on the other. Fil is a water insect and often stings people who are bathing  but the pain is slight relative to that inflicted by a scorpion. The "Sai" also carries two creatures from nature, the snake (der) and the spider (maras) Both are represented on each side of the blade and spider four times in all, twice on each side. The shank and hilt of each variety are engraved with either pairs of small incisions (representing the footprints of a small deer, mofor) or parallel zig-zag lines called 'the millipede' (dongole) and sometimes combinations of both. The design here reflects the preference of the client or smith.

There are reported to be 78 hills in the area, some rising 300 meters above the surrounding flat plains. While the plains are grassland with occasional acacia trees, the vegetation in the hills has a much greater variety of plants and trees, with water sources even in the dry season. Their traditional religion is thought to be based on worship of the Sun, but there is a distinction from the physical phenomenon of the Sun ("tel") and the creator-deity "Tel". This confusion may be based on the fact that the Gaahmg language is tonal (that is, relative pitch is used to contrast between different words and/or different grammatical forms). Extensive research on the Gaahmg has been done by anthropologists Charles Jȩdrej and Akira Okazaki, the latter referring to them as "Gâmk".

Writing in 1941, the journalist George Steer, then an officer in the colonial British military force attempting to oust the Italians from Ethiopia, described the Ingessana in his account of the campaign:

References

Further reading

 E.E. Evans-Pritchard (1927). A preliminary account of the Ingassa people in Fung Province. Sudan Notes and Records, vol. 10 1927, pp. 69-83.

External links

 Field recordings from 1980 of traditional music of the Ingessana and Berta peoples in Sudan's Blue Nile State

Ethnic groups in Sudan
History of Sudan

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Film Review: Taking Stock
Sumeet Grover
Writer, Founder of Global Poetry
18/05/2015 06:52pm BST | Updated May 15, 2016
Taking Stock is a new comedy-drama film by award-winning filmmaker Maeve Murphy. I attended its pre-release screening. This independent film, shot in London, is aesthetically appealing and beautifully directed with attractive performances, notably by the lead actress Kelly Brook and by Scot Williams. The film epitomises modern British cinema which is real yet so elegant that we see a London we have forgotten to notice everyday. Through her fine filmmaking, Murphy puts the ordinary as well as the grand streets of London out on a showcase for future filmmakers.
The film centres around one of the most politically debated issues of our times: recession and unemployment. But through comedy, it defies the scare-stories from general election debates to show that if you want to change your life then "go and do something about it! Get a job!" It brings together humour, real-life stories and romance amongst other things.
A still from Taking Stock. Georgia Groome (left), Kelly Brook (centre) and Jay Brown (right).
Kate (Kelly Brook), an out-of-work actress, works at an arty furniture shop along with two other colleagues, and between them it's all about having a good time. Her life changes as Christina (Lorna Brown), the shop owner and Mat (Scot Williams), her accountant, break the news that the shop is closing at the end of the week with no redundancy package. Fate becomes unkind to Kate. On her way back home, her boyfriend is found ready to drive away with his new girlfriend. Upset, she tries to roast head in the oven only to find that the gas has been disconnected because "the bastard" didn't pay the bills. Clearly, the only way she can find out of all this is her obsession with the Bonnie & Clyde story; fantasising herself to be Bonnie Parker so she could rob the shop on its last day.
Mat is uptight and rather formal with the staff, and is mocked by them when not around. As the closing-down date draws near, Kate tries to become close to him as he initially resists her, but the playful relationship that develops between them is comical, and filled with romantic and sexual tension. The shop's safe is loaded with cash, and Kate tries her best to entice Mat to reveal the code, but what happens at the end is what this film is worth watching for; a money-chasing scene on the streets of London never seen before.
Around this story of shop robbery, the film intertwines as many as seven stories that run in parallel with heart-warming performances. Some of these performances are as follows. Christina (Lorna Brown) is a stubborn boss; she is gorgeously dressed. Her large gold earring with a map of the African continent is characteristically bold as is her reality which she talks about on the closing-down day. Her brief singing in the pub on that day is moving. Yoichi (Junichi Kajioka) is always found enjoying a cup of tea or eating sushi on the back-stairs of a building. He is the central "voice of wisdom" in the film who shows Kate that what seems to be the easiest way out (the robbery) is not often the safest and the best way. He is one of the most likeable characters of the film.
Nick (Jay Brown), one of the shop staff finds Mat too robotic and loves to mock him, but he also has a personal need which gets him involved in the robbery. In the middle of all these stories of humour, madness, robbery, wisdom, realisation and love, Maeve Murphy portrays the diversity of London with a candid romanticism.
Finally, this review cannot be complete without mentioning that Kelly Brook plays a very authentic character: in her loss, her madness, Bonnie Parker obsession and finally in some romance. Kelly is candidly gorgeous. Scott Williams' performance is powerful and appealing; he is a fine British actor whom we deserve to watch in more films. In Taking Stock, he is intense, funny and romantic.
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Q: How can I access variables within a database? An application I'm working on requires that I store certain values in a database (coming from a submitted form). Like for example:
$sql="INSERT INTO Employment (JobTitle, StartDate, EndDate) VALUES('$_POST[jobtitle]','$_POST[startdate]','$_POST[enddate]')";

Once they're in the database, how do I access them individually in the following context:
 if ($jobtitle=='123') {
        echo "You're a software developer.";
    } elseif ($jobtitle=='1234') {
        echo "You're a software tester.";
    }

Essentially, it's a recommender system where I need to be able to issue recommendations based off of the data in the database. I.e., if job title is this, if start date - end date = this, etc. I'm a beginner with mySQL. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

A: 1) First, you need to know at least a little PHP.  It sounds like you've gotten that far, and that you can successfully establish a connection to the database (at least to do your "insert").  Good.
2) Next, you need to know at least a little SQL.  It sounds like that's where you're stumped at the moment.  The most basic SQL commands are:

*

*Select (usually people learn this one first ;))

*Insert

*Update

*Delete
W3Schools has a series of great on-line tutorials that cover 1) and 2):
http://www.w3schools.com/php/php_mysql_intro.asp
3) Before you put anything into production, you should ALSO learn a bit about security:

*

*Securing your web server (e.g. Apache)
http://bignosebird.com/security.shtml

*Securing your database (e.g. mySQL)
http://www.symantec.com/connect/articles/securing-mysql-step-step

*Securing your application (e.g. against cross-site scripting and SQL injection)
http://www.insanevisions.com/article/221/Tutorials/PHP-Security/

A: mysql_select_db("user", $con);
$sql="SELECT jobtitle FROM employment";
$result=mysql_query($sql);

while($row = mysql_fetch_assoc($result)) {
    echo $row['jobtitle'];
}


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Argentine bishop had porn on phone, priest says at second day of abuse trial
By Agustin Geist Posted on February 22, 2022
Argentine court starts trial of Catholic bishop accused of sexual abuse, in Oran
BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) – An Argentine bishop requested massages from young men studying to be priests and stored pornographic photos on his phone, witnesses testified on Tuesday on the second day of the cleric's trial for sex abuse.
The judiciary in Salta issued a statement summarizing the testimony on Tuesday, part of an unprecedented trial in Argentina that is the latest case of alleged sex abuse to rock the Roman Catholic church in one of its Latin American strongholds. The trial is being held behind closed doors.
Gustavo Zanchetta, the former bishop of Oran in the northern province of Salta, has been accused of sexually abusing seminarians, as well as abuse of power and financial mismanagement.
He denied the accusations on Monday, arguing he had "a good and healthy relationship" with all seminarians and that his accusers seek revenge.
One of the three priests who lodged the first complaints against Zanchetta, Gabriel Acevedo, testified on Tuesday that a local church official stumbled upon photos on the bishop's mobile phone in 2014 showing "pornographic content in which the bishop and some young men appear," according to the statement from the Salta judiciary.
Acevedo testified that Zanchetta had lent his phone to the official for church administration purposes, and the official showed the lewd photos to Acevedo.
The priest said he reported the discovery to the Vatican's top official in Buenos Aires, and Zanchetta was summoned to Rome.
Zanchetta's lawyer did not respond to a request for comment, but in the past another lawyer who represents the bishop dismissed the photos as false and a "crude photomontage."
A judiciary source who was in the courtroom on Tuesday told Reuters one of Zanchetta's accusers testified that the Vatican believed Zanchetta when he said the photos were falsified, and the cleric "came back to Argentina strengthened."
The Vatican has not commented on the case and has conducted its own investigation.
In 2017, Zanchetta left his job as bishop in Oran to work in the Vatican's financial and accounting office.
Tuesday's testimony also included allegations from an Oran seminarian who said he witnessed massages given to Zanchetta by other seminarians, adding that the bishop was feared and played favorites.
Other witnesses described heavy drinking and anxiety among several of the young seminarians.
Zanchetta's trial is expected to last through at least Friday.
(Reporting by Agustin Geist; Writing by David Alire Garcia; Editing by Rosalba O'Brien)


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Mobile Health Fuels Up After New Change in Law
By Olivia Lewis
Editor's note: This article is part of a joint editorial initiative between the National Association of Community Health Centers and Direct Relief to deliver trusted and reliable content about health care.
Mobile medical units are traveling across city lines to reach rural and underserved residents in need of medical care.According to the National Association of Community Health Centers, the number of health centers using mobile health units has increased by 40% since 2019. That increase is expected to continue in 2024 when new MOBILE Health Care legislation will take effect and allow federally qualified health centers to use new grant dollars on mobile units. Health centers have used mobile units in the past to meet patients where they are for their dental, emergency services, family planning, and general medical care, with great success.
Rhonda Johnson has seen that firsthand. She runs a mobile unit that provides mammograms to patients in underserved communities in rural Nevada that otherwise might go without. "Eighty-seven percent of the towns where people love to live are in rural Nevada, but they don't have access (to health care) that the cluster cities have. So what about everyone else?"
The Nevada Health Center has operated the Mammovan since 2000 to increase access to mammograms across Nevada. At the time, Nevada had one of the highest breast cancer rates in the country, with many women never having had a mammogram prior to being diagnosed. The Mammovan was a pioneering program among health center mobile units that has survived on philanthropic dollars.
Johnson said it costs about $1.5 million to put the van on the road and $1.2 million for operations. The travel burden is the heaviest cost, due to maintenance on the vans, and easy burnout on employees who are subject to constant travel throughout the state.
Beginning in 2024, the MOBILE Health Care Act allows health centers to use new access grant program dollars for mobile health units. Under the new legislation, the expanded access will allow dollars to be spent to provide care in rural and underserved communities. Prior to the legislative change, the grant program forbade health centers from using grant dollars on construction costs or to expand services through mobile units.
Rep. Susie Lee (D) of Nevada introduced the bill to the House in August of 2021 and Sen. Jacky Rosen (D) of Nevada introduced it to the Senate. The House bill quickly passed with overwhelming bipartisan support and was approved in a 414-to-7 vote on September 29.
"The pandemic laid bare longstanding inequities in our health care system, and I'm fighting to make health care more accessible to Nevadans, no matter where they live. Federally Qualified Health Centers provide essential care for thousands of Nevada families who need it. With the passage of this bill, we're one step closer to ensuring that every Nevadan has access to the care they deserve," Lee said in a press release from her office about the legislation.Lee's district is home to the Mammovan, which employs 10 people who work to increase access to mammograms across the state.
Under the guise of the new legislation, Nevada Health Center hopes to purchase another van so that one will travel the southern tier of the state, a second will remain in the Las Vegas area, and a third will travel the northern portion of the state. Johnson said this method will reduce the time employees will be required to stay on the road, travel costs, and overall van maintenance.
The Mammovan hasn't traveled during the winter months due to variations in weather, but the additional money could improve travel capabilities. "That's three months [the patients] lose out on," Johnson said.
Though there was widespread support to expand the use of grant dollars, Congress must approve a budget for health centers to see more financial support.
"In order for it to really work, you have to have money," said Deila Davis, deputy director of federal affairs for the National Association of Community Health Centers. "Health Centers receive a lot of federal money, and this is one more string for them to operate under."
Davis said mobile units help health centers build trust with patients, remove transportation barriers, and increase job availability.
In Puerto Rico, mobile medical units were used to support residents affected by Hurricane Fiona in 2022. In Mississippi, mobile units have been used to provide care for women in rural areas who need maternal healthcare, and across Florida in partnership with school districts where students don't have consistent health care or regular access to pediatric care.
In a report published by the National Library of Medicine, mobile health units were described as favorable due to their flexibility of where patients can receive care, their ability to meet the evolving health needs of a community and address the social determinants of health.
"MHCs (Mobile Health Clinics) produce significant cost savings and represent a cost-effective care delivery model that improves health outcomes in underserved groups," the authors wrote.
Florida's PanCare Health Center has 12 mobile health units that travel to five school districts and several Head Start programs across nine counties to visit 15,000 students each year.
Robert Thompson, chief operating officer of PanCare Florida, said their mobile school health program allows students to have regular vision screenings dental exams, and annual physicals—much of which is required for students enrolled in local school systems. Of the 12 units, three are dental vans, seven are medical units, and two are used for optometry.
The mobile program employs 20 people, some seasonally and some year-round. Thompson said using grant dollars could allow them to employ more people and purchase another mobile unit. According to Thompson, the dental mobile health unit is in high demand, but all of the mobile units are driven at high costs to the health center."We run them so much more than what they are designed for," he said. "We have maintenance issues often because they are campers basically and we have problems because we use them so much, but it's needed."
Thompson said the majority of the students seen through the mobile school health program don't visit the health center's brick-and-mortar locations. Parents aren't always able to leave work in the middle of the day and not every student has reliable transportation to get to the center. Meeting the students at their schools has created consistent access to medical care.
"It does stress the importance of regular care," he said. "It's not just a one-time thing; for a lot of these kids, it becomes their regular dental check-up. And it's interactive, they have videos about how to brush your teeth and floss, and they get a to-go bag with a toothbrush and floss to continue using when they're finished."
PanCare Florida has also used the mobile units at local events, to support veterans, and migrant workers who often don't have health insurance or transportation to visit the health center."If we had funding available right now, especially dental, within six months we could probably have it full (of patients)," Thompson said. "There's a lot more opportunity out there."
Direct Relief has funded the purchase of dozens of mobile health units across the United States to support the efforts of health centers beyond clinic walls, including after disasters such as Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria.
Health centers are using mobile units to serve patients in rural and underserved areas, and will get more funding to do so, starting in 2024.
Staff at DAP Health, a health center in Palm Springs, California, works with a patient in DAP Health's "Get Tested Coachella Valley" Mobile Unit which provides free HIV testing and more. Health centers have relied on mobile units to take health services into communities, and now may be able to do more, thanks to recent legislative changes. (Photo by Donnie Lloyd Hedden Jr. for Direct Relief)
By Olivia Lewis November 8, 2022 1:54 PM
Mobile medical units are traveling across city lines to reach rural and underserved residents in need of medical care.
According to the National Association of Community Health Centers, the number of health centers using mobile health units has increased by 40% since 2019. That increase is expected to continue in 2024 when new MOBILE Health Care legislation will take effect and allow federally qualified health centers to use new grant dollars on mobile units. Health centers have used mobile units in the past to meet patients where they are for their dental, emergency services, family planning, and general medical care, with great success.
Rhonda Johnson has seen that firsthand. She runs a mobile unit that provides mammograms to patients in underserved communities in rural Nevada that otherwise might go without. "Eighty-seven percent of the towns where people love to live are in rural Nevada, but they don't have access (to health care) that the cluster cities have. So what about everyone else?"
The Mammovan brings cancer screening to rural areas of Nevada. (Courtesy photo)
The Mammovan sets up in the Walmart parking lot in Winnemucca, a town of about 8,400 people in rural northern Nevada. The van is able to bring screenings to patients that might otherwise go without. (Courtesy photo)
"The pandemic laid bare longstanding inequities in our health care system, and I'm fighting to make health care more accessible to Nevadans, no matter where they live. Federally Qualified Health Centers provide essential care for thousands of Nevada families who need it. With the passage of this bill, we're one step closer to ensuring that every Nevadan has access to the care they deserve," Lee said in a press release from her office about the legislation.
Lee's district is home to the Mammovan, which employs 10 people who work to increase access to mammograms across the state.
The Mammovan hasn't traveled during the winter months due to variations in weather, but the additional money could improve travel capabilities. "That's three months [the patients] lose out on," Johnson said.
"In order for it to really work, you have to have money," said Deila Davis, deputy director of federal affairs for the National Association of Community Health Centers. "Health Centers receive a lot of federal money, and this is one more string for them to operate under."
Patients are screened and seen at mobile units stationed in Guayanilla, Puerto Rico, in the aftermath of Hurricane Fiona on October 1, 2022. The units were operated by staff from Med Centro health center and purchased by Direct Relief after Hurricane Maria. (Photo by Alejandro Granadillo for Direct Relief)
In Puerto Rico, mobile medical units were used to support residents affected by Hurricane Fiona in 2022. In Mississippi, mobile units have been used to provide care for women in rural areas who need maternal healthcare, and across Florida in partnership with school districts where students don't have consistent health care or regular access to pediatric care.
Patients are screened and seen at mobile units stationed in Guayanilla, Puerto Rico, in the aftermath of Hurricane Fiona on October 1, 2022. (Photo by Alejandro Granadillo for Direct Relief)
"MHCs (Mobile Health Clinics) produce significant cost savings and represent a cost-effective care delivery model that improves health outcomes in underserved groups," the authors wrote.
Florida's PanCare Health Center has 12 mobile health units that travel to five school districts and several Head Start programs across nine counties to visit 15,000 students each year.
Robert Thompson, chief operating officer of PanCare Florida, said their mobile school health program allows students to have regular vision screenings dental exams, and annual physicals—much of which is required for students enrolled in local school systems. Of the 12 units, three are dental vans, seven are medical units, and two are used for optometry.
PanCare Health's Dental Mobile Unit serviced 8,732 patients in 2019 in the surrounding community and school districts. Direct Relief has been a partner of PanCare since 2009, awarding them a Recovery and Resiliency Community Health Grant of $440,879 which helped cover emergency operating expenses during Hurricane Michael, purchase a mobile dental unit, as well as a panoramic x-ray unit and dental operations and supplies. (Photo by Donnie Lloyd Hedden for Direct Relief)
The mobile program employs 20 people, some seasonally and some year-round. Thompson said using grant dollars could allow them to employ more people and purchase another mobile unit. According to Thompson, the dental mobile health unit is in high demand, but all of the mobile units are driven at high costs to the health center.
"We run them so much more than what they are designed for," he said. "We have maintenance issues often because they are campers basically and we have problems because we use them so much, but it's needed."
Thompson said the majority of the students seen through the mobile school health program don't visit the health center's brick-and-mortar locations. Parents aren't always able to leave work in the middle of the day and not every student has reliable transportation to get to the center. Meeting the students at their schools has created consistent access to medical care.
"It does stress the importance of regular care," he said. "It's not just a one-time thing; for a lot of these kids, it becomes their regular dental check-up. And it's interactive, they have videos about how to brush your teeth and floss, and they get a to-go bag with a toothbrush and floss to continue using when they're finished."
PanCare Florida has also used the mobile units at local events, to support veterans, and migrant workers who often don't have health insurance or transportation to visit the health center.
"If we had funding available right now, especially dental, within six months we could probably have it full (of patients)," Thompson said. "There's a lot more opportunity out there."
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