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Knee-Jerk Reactions: Military Bowl - Duke 30, UCF 13
The Knight end the 2022 season on a losing note at the Military Bowl Presented by Peraton
By AndrewGluchov@StatBoyDrew Dec 28, 2022, 9:29pm EST
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UCF QB John Rhys Plumlee runs for a first down in the Military Bowl
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The UCF Knights closed their 2022 season in the Military Bowl Presented by Peraton facing the ACC's Duke Blue Devils. The Knights struggled creating big plays and limiting mistakes as the Blue Devils won 30-13. It's knee-jerk reaction time.
UCF DB Ja'Cari Henderson was one of numerous young players to play during the Military Bowl
The new reality is that players are going to leave early for the draft or transfer portal. UCF lost a number of players and Duke did not. As a result, younger players get opportunities for more playing time. On offense, WR Xavier Townsend was heavily involved in the offense, sliding into the role Ryan O'Keefe filled before transferring out. Townsend didn't make any catastrophic mistakes, but also did not excel.
DB Ja'Cari Henderson showed some flashes of what's to come with a solid open field tackle and a near interception. His brother Demari also made the stat sheet and played meaningful minutes. Other young players had a material amount of action as well, like Nikai Martinez and Kam Moore.
Aside from young players, we saw a coaching change when Addison Williams became UCF's defensive coordinator. The result was immediate as the game plan had defensive backs playing tighter coverage on the line pre-snap. As the offseason goes on, more and more of his scheme will be installed.
Bowl games have value
Blackhawk helicopters flew over the stadium before kickoff
Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images
One thing a bowl game does is show what UCF needs to work on. The offensive line struggled and while some moves were made in early recruiting and the transfer portal, more is needed. The Big 12 would gobble up the current crew.
Another thing bowl games offer is extra practice. The carryover players get extra work before the offseason. Ask any head coach and they will tell you that the thing they like the most about bowl games is the extra practice time.
There's also the experience for the players and fans. While many fans had travel issues due to Southwest Airlines having a massive number of cancellations, the players are still able to have a good time doing activities with the bowls.
The defense was missing their vets
UCF's defense struggled to keep Duke in check for three quarters.
UCF lost three starters to the NFL draft or the transfer portal and it showed. They also had a couple of starters out due to injury.
Those three starters were Divaad Wilson, Jeremiah Jean-Baptiste, and Davonte Brown. Tre'Mon Morris-Brash and Jarvis Ware also didn't play due to injury. Losing all of those starters is hard to come back from. The depth has to step up and the roster becomes thin. For example, only three cornerbacks were on the two-deep roster.
With these handicaps, it took time for the newer players to settle in and as the game went on, the defense started playing better and better. Despite giving up a short field touchdown, the Knights only gave up 19 yards of offense in the fourth quarter. It was the only quarter the Knights outgained the Blue Devils.
So how did UCF lose?
UCF QB John Rhys Plumlee fumbles the ball
The offense couldn't put anything together and there wasn't a single culprit.
Despite what some fans might think, this isn't all on quarterback John Rhys Plumlee. He struggled with putting faith in the pocket protection since the offensive line was a sieve. Their struggles had a negative impact everywhere else.
With the offensive line not being able to generate consistent protection, the passing game and eventually, the running game suffered. Adjusted for sacks, UCF gained 173 yards and averaged 5.8 yards per carry. This would be ok if the game remained close enough for the team to continue to run. By the time UCF entered the fourth quarter, the game was too far out of hand to run the ball.
Plumlee isn't innocent either. He on multiple occasions ran to the wrong side of a block. He was sacked six times. Some were from the pocket collapsing, but others were when he tucked to run on a passing play before the pocket broke down and the outside containment was ready to chase him down. When he caught the pass from RJ Harvey, he ran to the outside of the final block instead of inside. He might have scored if he took the inside lane. One has to wonder if his previous injuries played a role in his decision making.
The defense, like it has all year, could not generate turnovers. They made Duke go three-and-out on a drive that started at the Blue Devils 9 and it was followed by a bad punt, but they couldn't force enough errors. Riley Leonard wasn't sacked at all and the team generated only three tackles for loss.
The 2022 is officially over. Now we look forward to 2023. UCF's football tenure in the AAC is done and the Big 12 awaits. The Knights have brought in a new freshman class and transfers. There will be another signing day before spring practice.
Uniform review
UCF wore a black/white/black combo with gold chrome decals
For the bowl game, both teams went with opposite designs. UCF wore black helmets with gold chrome decals, including a sword stripe and a memorial sticker for Jake Hescock, who passed away back on Dec 11th. As the "away" team, the Knights wore white tops and completed the outfit with black bottoms. The helmet Duke wore white helmets, blue tops, and white bottoms.
UCF: John Rhys Plumlee: 21/34 for 182 yards, 0 TD, 1 Int
DUKE: Riley Leonard: 19/28 for 173 yards, 0 TD, 0 Int
UCF: Isaiah Bowser: 11 carries for 39 yards, 2 TD
DUKE: Riley Leonard: 10 carries for 63 yards, 2 TD
UCF: Kobe Hudson: 5 catches for 63 yards, 0 TD
DUKE: Jalon Calhoun: 6 catches for 62 yards, 0 TD
Duke leads the series 1-0.
UCF is now 6-8 in bowl games.
This is UCF's seventh straight bowl game, which is a school record
UCF has not won back-to-back bowl games since the 2012-13 seasons.
UCF finishes the 2022 season at 9-5.
Isaiah Bowser now has 16 rushing touchdowns on the season, good for second in single-season UCF history(Kevin Smith 29, 2007).
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Why you should be on Instagram now
May 23, 2021 adminPractice Areaspeoplestring social network, social network availability, universal social network
It's been a while since we've seen a new Instagram social network launch, but now it looks like you can get in on the action with a new one.
The new social network is named "Universal" and is set to launch in the US on February 16, 2018.
Universal is a new social platform which is a combination of Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn, which means it will work across all the social networks that are currently available in the USA.
Universal has a lot of features like news feeds and stickers and will have a lot more people using it.
You can sign up for an account at Universal, which you can signup for right now.
If you don't have an account, Universal has an invite system which is good for people who don't want to get locked into an account.
Universal also has a free trial of the service so if you're already on a trial, you can continue to use the service for free.
Here's a look at all the new features Universal will have.
You'll be able to sign up on Universal to see how it works.
It also has an in-app advertising system so you can make ads in the app.
You will be able edit your account profile on Universal, where you can also add new people and groups to your account.
The "Instagram" logo appears at the top of the screen when you first sign in to Universal.
Universal will be available in over 30 countries, including the UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Russia and Brazil.
The Instagram app has been downloaded more than 100 million times and Universal is already in over 200 million active users across all of those countries.
Universal's "Instachannel" features are also available, which are designed to make the experience easier for people with disabilities.
For instance, you will be asked to add photos to your feed if your photo-sharing service requires a photo to appear in the feed, so Universal's feature lets you edit photos on your feed, which lets you see what others have posted.
Universal offers different types of stickers which allow you to display your favorite pictures, but you can choose to also display the ones that are shared.
Universal supports a bunch of other social media services, but if you want to use Universal, you'll need to be on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter to be able use it.

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Boomtown 2040
CapMetro's Red Line rail will get new $24M station near Domain
Construction on the Downtown Station is nearing completion as a new station in North Austin gets the green light to start construction.
Published: 11:47 AM CDT August 29, 2020
AUSTIN, Texas — The Capital Metro Red Line MetroRail, serving Leander to Downtown Austin, will get major improvements in the next couple of years at some of the busiest stations.
This week, the CapMetro Board of Directors approved an agreement that will bring a new $24 million station to the Domain area by the summer of 2022. It will be located near the IBM campus.
The project's cost will be split with Brandywine Realty Trust, and the station will be connected to a high-density, mixed-use complex featuring offices, apartments and retail.
"Even if you don't quite call it a second downtown, it's still one of the most prominently growing areas in the city," said Sharmila Mukherjee, the executive vice president of planning and development for CapMetro.
PHOTOS: CapMetro planning Domain-area station, finishing up construction on Downtown Station
Capital Metro
Rendering shows the new Capital Metro station near The Domain. Photo courtesy of CapMetro.
Construction of Capital Metro's Downtown station. Photo courtesy of CapMetro.
Construction is set to start this fall. It's expected to increase the number of MetroRail Red Line station annual boardings to 240,000.
"It gives me a lot of hope in the strong future of transit in Austin," Mukherjee said.
Downtown, a new station stretching four city blocks, is nearing completion.
"We've done a lot of great work so far," said Marcus Guerrero, the project manager for CapMetro. "We're still doing some final touches over the next couple of months. The train signal system is a majority of what's left to do."
Construction on the new station started in March 2019. It's expected to cost $37 million and be complete by the spring.
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Can I own a 17 round magazine in CA?
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Is a 30 round magazine illegal?
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Are Glocks illegal in CA?
What is considered a high capacity magazine?
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The law, with minor exceptions, restricts the magazine capacity of handguns to 10 rounds. Hunting rifles and shotguns are neither restricted nor prohibited, but it is illegal to possess them without a firearms acquisitions certificate.
"High capacity magazines are prohibited in Canada," spokesman Andrew McGrath said in an email. "Magazines designed or manufactured for semi-automatic firearms are limited to five rounds." … 50-caliber bullets – it could be filled with smaller bullets and use as a legal 30-round rifle magazine.
Highlights. 10+ round magazines are prohibited in California. You may not order/buy magazines out of state and have them shipped or bring them home. Magazines present before 6/29/17 and those bought/imported between 3/29/2019 and 4/5/19 are protected by an injunction.
Semiautomatic handgun magazines in Canada are limited to a maximum 10 cartridges (this includes both rimfire and centrefire semi-automatic handguns). The exception are magazines designed for one calibre that will function in handguns of a different calibre and hold a higher capacity.
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Thus, large capacity ammunition magazines and assault weapons that were formerly banned under the federal law are now legal unless banned by state or local law.
Are Uzis Legal in Canada? No, but we do have BRS-99s, which are kind of a Polish Uzi.
So, the semi automatic ruger 10/22, the savage 64, the marlin 60, and the Russian SAS all remain perfectly legal non-restricted firearms in Canada.
Since no manufacturer selling handguns in the United States, including Glock, makes such a handgun, this law effectively bans any handgun designed after 2007 from sale in California.
A high-capacity magazine is typically defined as any magazine or drum that is capable of holding more than either 10 or 15 rounds of ammunition. Military-style assault weapons and high-capacity magazines exist only to enact maximum destruction, and there's simply no reason that everyday Americans need access to them.
Cook County (which includes Chicago) prohibits rifles with fixed or detachable magazines exceeding 10 rounds, handguns with magazines of 10 rounds or greater, box-type detachable magazines with a capacity over 10 rounds, semiautomatic rifles, as well as AR or AK pattern receivers.
the 10 round magazine is prohibited. the five round magazine is unregulated.
45 effectively, why not carry the most power available. 3. The 9mm pistols have a higher capacity, so pack more rounds for the fight. Again, assuming you're using Glock pistols, a fully loaded Model 17 (9mm) equals 18 rounds.
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The federal law defined a "large-capacity ammunition-feeding device" as a magazine, belt, drum, feed strip or similar device that has a capacity of, or that can be readily restored or converted to accept, more than 10 rounds of ammunition.


Not so long ago, the trade in conflict diamonds was a serious concern. It is an unfortunate fact that many of the world's most productive diamond producing regions are not located in politically stable, well-administered nations. Because they are so small yet carry such a high value, precious stones are relatively easy to smuggle across borders and trade illegally. Until relatively recently these beautiful things were sometimes used to fund arms deals and support corrupt and undemocratic regimes.
It is a sad that some of the precious gems used to fuel bloody and terrible conflicts in the most troubled places on the globe ended up in Europe, and without doubt some of them made their way into diamond wedding rings that were bought and given with only love in mind. Something had to be done.
We are proud to state with absolute confidence that not one stone in our collection started life as a conflict diamond. Each one has a certificate of provenance and is certified to have been mined in a particular place and traded through legal, ethical channels all the way to the UK.
New EU legislation means the end of the trade in conflict diamonds. All stones coming into the region must now be certified to come from certain approved sites where trade is known to meet certain ethical standards. This is wonderful news for the places that have suffered from the dirty deals done with conflict gems and good news for you too- you can now buy engagement, wedding, and eternity rings without worrying about where those gorgeous diamonds came from.


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Crews battle house, car fire in Fayetteville
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (WNCN) — Fire crews in Fayetteville were still on the scene late Saturday afternoon following a house fire.
The blaze was first reported as a car fire just before 4:10 p.m. at 426 McDonald St., which is off of Deep Creek Road, a news release from Fayetteville fire officials said.
When fire crews arrived at the scene, they found a car and house "with heavy fire conditions," the news release said.
As of 4:50 p.m., fire crews were still on the scene putting out the blaze, officials said.
There were no injuries. Authorities said they are unsure how many people live at the home.
by Lillian Donahue / Jan 28, 2022
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) – Between COVID-19 causing staff and product shortages and winter storm closures throughout January, Raleigh restaurants are not looking to shut down again this weekend.
Jason Smith, owner of Cantina 18, said the winter is traditionally a tougher time for small business owners.
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A Year of Being Here: Barbara Crooker: "March"
flying off with bright fanfares, returning home in silence.
his small chest still moving, up, and down.
"March" by Barbara Crooker. Published by Barnwood International Poetry Magazine, 2007. © Barbara Crooker.
Image credit: "Jordan Creek Winter," painting in unknown medium by Mary Ann Huisman, 2007 (originally color).


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Home / Opinion / Nearly half give Romney an 'A' for Ryan as VP pick
Nearly half give Romney an 'A' for Ryan as VP pick
By: Rochester Business Journal Staff	August 17, 2012
Presumptive Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney introduced Rep. Paul Ryan of Wisconsin as his running mate this past weekend, and nearly 50 percent of respondents to this week's RBJ Daily Report Snap Poll give his choice an "A" grade.
Ryan, a six-term congressman who first won his seat at age 28, is chairman of the House Budget Committee. He introduced the GOP's Path to Prosperity budget proposals, commonly known as the Ryan plan.
Romney's pick garnered an A or B from 63 percent of readers, compared with 25 percent who gave him an F or D.
In 2008, John McCain's choice of Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin earned him an A from 27 percent and a B from 18 percent. But 23 percent graded his selection an F, and 20 percent gave him a D.
When asked in 2008 about Barack Obama's choice of Sen. Joseph Biden, 40 percent of respondents gave Democratic nominee Obama an A for his pick; 23 percent graded his choice a B. Twenty percent gave his choice a D or F.
Roughly 850 readers participated in this week's poll, which was conducted Aug. 13 and 14.
Thirty-nine percent identified their political affiliation as Republican, compared with 36 percent in the 2008 poll. More Democrats (29 percent versus 20 percent) participated in the 2008 poll than in this week's poll.
How would you grade Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney on his selection of Rep. Paul Ryan as his vice presidential pick?
A: 49%
B: 14%
C: 13%
D: 10%
F: 15%
Does Mitt Romney's selection of Paul Ryan as his running mate make you more likely or less likely to vote for the Republican ticket in November?
More likely: 43%
Less likely: 31%
Neither more nor less likely: 26%
What is your political affiliation?
Democrat: 20%
Republican: 39%
Non-affiliated: 36%
Couldn't have picked a better person.
—John Fish
Perfect example of a leader who knows what our country's biggest problem is and selects the best and brightest people to really solve that problem.
—Larry Peckham
Paul Ryan has made this contest a clear choice. While Romney has flip-flopped and followed the political winds on health care, taxes, abortion and women's health, Ryan has been consistently extreme on all those issues. It is unfortunate that he has voted to take my 22-year-old son off my health insurance, remove my sister-in-law, an ovarian cancer survivor (with obvious pre-existing conditions) from any reasonable health care coverage. He believes that the deficit can be reduced through additional tax reductions, especially for those among us who can afford to pay more taxes, and he has consistently waged a war on women's health issues—from eliminating abortion rights to restricting the contraceptives that would help to further reduce our abortion rates. Many believe his deficit proposals would end Medicare (what appears to be a relatively efficient government program for the elderly) as we know it. With what Paul Ryan's selection represents, I'm not supporting the Romney/Ryan ticket.
—Michael L. Harf
The choice of Ryan confirms Romney's focus of fiscal responsibility. Hope the electorate can get away from the distracting campaign issues and back to the really important ones—less government and more personal and fiscal responsibility.
—Bev Dyminski, Interior Design
On one hand, Ryan makes me even less happy at the prospect of Romney's winning. On the other, my hope is that the choice of Ryan will stimulate even more determined efforts by Obama's backers, giving him the leading edge.
—Marjorie Grinols
Let's get the financial condition of this country moving in the right direction and people back to work. Biden and Obama have been unable to do this and like all losing teams don't deserve another four years to see if they can improve. If Ryan and Romney can't do it, then our children will have a difficult world facing them.
—Tom Nientimp, Victor
As a woman, I do not have the confidence in Romney and fear dependability in office. Obama has four years of experience in office and though I am not satisfied with some of his actions, he has not totally failed. The learning curve of a new president at this point is unacceptable.
—Dorothy Egan, Shortsville
I was very pleased to see Paul Ryan as the Republican VP pick. It shows me that Mitt Romney is serious about where he believes this country is currently headed. He did not pick a candidate just to curry favor with a certain ethnic, gender or geographic group.
—Tom Bayer
This is a 1,000 percent better pick that the last Republican VP pick, Sarah Palin. I will vote for the Republican ticket if they adopt a tax reform policy that does not punish the average Joe and reward the rich ($250,000 and above).
—Stanley Hilt
By selecting Paul Ryan as his vice presidential candidate, Mitt Romney has affirmed that this election is about the economy as a referendum on the failed tax and spend policies of the Obama administration.
—Peter Gregory, Rochester
This choice was a gift to President Obama.
—Eve Elzenga, Eve Elzenga Design
Paul Ryan will bring logic to the table about fiscal responsibility. A lot of people don't like him because he talks about what no one wants to hear, and that is the fact the U.S.A. is going bankrupt. It is time we face the music.
—Mike Kaser, Penfield
Paul Ryan is a breath of fresh air in the stagnant politics of Washington. He is bright, optimistic, honest, hardworking and believes in the American dream. His budget proposals may not be popular with our government-dependent society but are realistic and workable. Our nation needs to get real about debt and out-of-control government spending. Paul Ryan is our best hope of getting that across to the people of America. With Mitt Romney's proven record of leadership and management, this is a great combination to lead America out of its economic morass.
—Jim Weisbeck, East Bloomfield
Romney had many excellent candidates to choose from for his veep pick. Boldly choosing Paul Ryan over a safer and more "politically correct" candidate shows his leadership and focus on long-term solutions over short-term politics. It sends a clear message that he understands that the key to avoiding a debt crisis a la Greece is making tough choices today. Now let's just hope the voters also understand that!
—R. Canley, Fairport
Paul Ryan is fiscally conservative. I believe he is the perfect choice to lay out in detail just how badly Obama's policies have failed, putting our country on the road to fiscal ruin. I hope this changes the tone of this election from Chicago-style dirty tricks to civil discourse on the problems we face that need solutions.
—George Thomas, Ogden
Classic Democrat smear campaign used on his budget proposal. I'm sure nobody in press actually read it. It made too much sense therefore he had to be destroyed.
—Karl Schuler
Regardless of political affiliation, I encourage voter participation. Do a little research, get out to the polls and vote!
—Vinny Dallo, New York Life
Hawk of hawks, eating the sparrows and doves. The Republicans chose to pledge their allegiance to "no taxes" and the extreme rich—in writing. Apparently to them, their pledge to the "flag of the United States and the country it stands for" has been put by them into the dump. In the context, they threw out the notion that they have to care for everyone in the country. Ryan extended this view to financial warfare on the lower classes in favor of feeding the rich. Taking away the obligation to the retirees, unemployed, sick and destitute amounts to an effective tax increase. This also affects the middle-class. Now, Romney bowed down to this ruling plan for our Country. God help us.
—Ingo H. Leubner
Probably like Ryan more than Romney. Ryan seems to have a good head on his shoulders, learned at the hand of Jack Kemp, whom I respected. Overall good pick; he represents the next generation of our political leaders.
—Peter Short, J.J. Short Associates
Mr. Ryan is notably lacking in the same global experience component that characterizes Mr. Romney. Mr. Ryan's appeal is to the conservative wing of his party, a wing that is already committed to voting and contributing. In short, Mr. Ryan does little to help the party project a "big tent" vision that might win middle of the road independent voters. Ho Hum!
—Wayne Donner, Rush
Paul Ryan will challenge Democrats to acknowledge the cost of their ambitions. Ryan and Republicans propose big changes in existing social programs and strict limits on future government outlays, to make the operations of the welfare state compatible with the government's revenues. Democrats who find this appalling can do one of three things: 1) persuade Americans to accept enormous tax increases; 2) offer an alternative plan, humane and enlightened, for the federal government to address social needs by spending no more than 19 percent of GDP; or 3) convince voters and the world's lenders that a huge and permanently widening gap between federal revenues and spending is nothing to worry about (Europe anyone?). There is no fourth option.
—Peter Durant, Nixon Peabody LLP
It's about time we had someone who was willing to take on the costs of Medicare and be willing to bring out in the open for the public to understand the long-term ramifications. Both the Affordable Care Act and Paul Ryan's proposal offer both the same amount of projected "cuts"—$700 billion. They just go about it differently.
—D. Hoffman
Representative Ryan is obviously a man of convictions and experience, someone who is articulate and has a brain (compare that with our current VP).
—Bob Worden, Penn Yan
Thank God he picked another right-wing whack job to go with him. A moderate choice might have given him a chance to win, but this way we're assured of a Democratic victory in November.
—Lee Drake
There are reasons to vote or not vote for any candidate—even candidates for which one will ultimately vote. Paul Ryan is a lightning rod for the reasons not to vote for Romney even though there are so many, many positive reasons to vote for Romney. I wish Romney would have found someone just as much of a deficit hawk, more moderate on social issues, and someone who could say that he/she was the one who could and would work with the other party in order to get something done. "Base" is getting to mean, "I am going to get what I want and you are going to get what I want, too."
—Jay Birnbaum
Obama and Biden collectively have spent almost half a century in Congress and the administration. To claim that they did not know the true state of the fiscal mess we are in shows complete contempt for the American public or complete incompetence. We need a couple of adults running this country.
—D. Hayes
I believe that Paul Ryan is a great selection. He may just help us to get Mr. Romney elected and Obama out. We need politicians who seriously address important issues and do not go whichever way the wind blows. Both Mr. Ryan and Mr. Romney understand what we need to do to save our nation and our children's inheritance. As a Conservative and as a member of the Tea Party, I stand behind Mr. Ryan. I encourage my fellow Conservatives to work to see Mr. Romney and Mr. Ryan win in November. All issues aside, it is important that all citizens get out and vote this November—whether you agree with me on this issue or not.
—Michael F. Kloppel, chairman, Ontario County Conservative Party, Canandaigua
Romney's pick of Paul Ryan as VP running mate is an excellent one! I respect Ryan's values, and think he brings a nice balance to the Republican ticket. And at a time when so many political candidates and elected politicians are well past the half-century mark agewise, as a "young professional" I would consider Paul Ryan to be my generational peer. Put differently, he's not "old," and politics—especially at the national level—needs a more youthful perspective, one Paul Ryan is well positioned to deliver.
—Christopher Burns, marketing strategy consultant
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55 companies benefit from AEO Programme: FCA
ABU DHABI, 5th January, 2019 (WAM) -- According to the Federal Customs Authority, FCA, the number of registered companies that benefitted from the advantages offered by the Authorised Economic Operator, AEO, Programme in the UAE totalled 55 at the end of 2019.
Another 15 companies plan to join the programme, which will bring the number to 70 participants by the end of January, it added.
The programme aims to assist in trade and simplify tax procedures for companies that commit to customs and security compliance standards related to supply chains.
Ali Saeed Matar Al Niyadi, Customs Commissioner and FCA Chairman, said that the UAE is keen to open up to global economies, develop partnerships and cooperative ties with other countries and apply the best global practices, in line with the UAE Vision 2021 and the strategic trends of the national economy.
He also noted that the programme is a tool for reinforcing the openness of the nation's economy to global markets, by assisting with trade and enhancing the country's competitiveness in various business environment, attraction and logistical support indexes.
The AEO is a federal programme that is being implemented on a national level, under the supervision of the FCA, and links the country with others, in terms of trade and customs, he added, noting that registered companies may easily introduce their products in markets in other countries that have signed mutual agreements with the programme, including South Korea, Saudi Arabia and China.
He affirmed that companies that desire to join the programme and enjoy its benefits are approved according to a series of standards established by the FCA and local customs departments, most notably security and custom standards, proof of compliance to the UAE's laws and commercial and security regulations, and acceptable and auditable accounting and financial management systems, including customs control and transportation records, evidence of financial viability and solvency, and the adoption of security standards relevant to the international supply chain.
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Will 2016 Be The Home Depot Inc.'s Best Year Yet?
By Dan Caplinger Published December 30, 2015 Fool.com
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Home-improvement giant Home Depot has enjoyed an extremely good 2015, with its stock climbing 27% for the year, and more than doubling the returns that rival Lowe's has posted in 2015. With the momentum that Home Depot has built up, it's reasonable for shareholders to wonder whether 2016 could be an even better year for the company. Let's take a closer look at whether 2016 could be Home Depot's best year yet.
Will the housing market remain strong?Home Depot has clearly benefited from the recovery in the housing market, with conditions in many local markets starting to approach, or even exceed, their best levels during the housing boom in the mid-2000s. Now that the Federal Reserve has started raising interest rates, some housing analysts worry that the impact on the mortgage-rate market could eventually start to moderate the recent gains in home prices.
So far, though, mortgage rates haven't reacted strongly to the Fed rate hike in December, and long-term rates remain under control. For the most part, although price increases for homes have been substantial in many areas, would-be homebuyers are being more prudent about taking on mortgage debt than they have been in the past.
As a result, slight increases in mortgage rates won't necessarily have the same effect they had in the housing bust. Moreover, many analysts believe that millennials might start finally becoming more excited about homeownership, adding further demand to the market.
Home Depot has put itself in a position to benefit from the housing industry, having gone beyond its initial do-it-yourself focus to embrace the professional contractor community, and ensure that Lowe's can't monopolize a key segment for the business. If the housing market keeps pressing forward, then it could support a new push to all-time record highs for the stock in 2016.
Traffic trends continue to rise Home Depot's strategic vision has led to consistent growth in 2015, and all signs appear to support further gains in key business metrics for 2016. In its most-recent quarter, Home Depot saw comparable-store sales climb 7.3%, accelerating from the already robust pace in the previous quarter, and reflecting strength throughout Home Depot's product categories and geographical reach. The company booked 371 million transactions during the quarter, growing more than 4%.
Many once believed that the rise of online retail would eventually hurt Home Depot, but so far, that hasn't been the case. Home Depot has invested substantially in its e-commerce presence, giving customers options to have products shipped to local stores for pick-up, or delivered directly to their locations. With functionality in its mobile apps and online website that maximizes the potential for doing business in whatever way customers want, Home Depot has set itself up to stay ahead of Lowe's in the home-improvement industry, and maintain its leadership going forward.
Internal corporate management is shareholder-friendlyEven as top-line results have been good, Home Depot has demonstrated discipline in its internal finances and operations. Expenses have risen at a slower pace than revenue growth, allowing Home Depot to expand its margins and improve its profitability. The company has done a good job of sharing that bounty with its investors, having boosted its dividend by double-digit percentages in 2015, and with expectations building that it will do so again in 2016.
Home Depot pays a better dividend yield than Lowe's, making it more attractive to dividend investors. Combined with an expected total of $7 billion of stock repurchases, Home Depot is doing everything it can to support its stock, and treat shareholders well.
The year 2015 was another record setter for Home Depot, as its stock kept hitting all-time highs throughout the year. With favorable conditions in its key markets, and an ongoing track record of good execution, Home Depot has every opportunity to make 2016 its best year yet.
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Q: Problem in rendering triangle mesh with reflections in webgl and opengles iam currently writing a ray tracer with triangle intersection. i have exported the mesh as a .raw format just to have coordinates of each vertex.
And i have noticed a thing that when i rotate the camera it kind of showing occluded mesh.
i post my triangle intersection function below in my fragment shader
bool hitTriangle(vec3 orig,vec3 dir,vec3 a,vec3 b,vec3 c,out vec3 uvt,out vec3 triangleNormal){
   float eps=1e-8;
   vec3 ab=b-a;
   vec3 ac=c-a;

   triangleNormal = normalize(cross(ab,ac));
   vec3 n=cross(dir,ac);

   float det=dot(ab,n);
   // if the determinant is negative the triangle is backfacing
   // if the determinant is close to 0, the ray misses the triangl
   if(det<=eps){ return false;}

   vec3 ao=orig-a;
   float u=dot(ao,n)/det;
   if(u<0.0 || u>1.0){ return false;}

   vec3 e=cross(ao,ab);
   float v=dot(dir,e)/det;
   if(v<0.0||u+v>1.0){ return false;}

   float t= dot(ac,e)/det;
   uvt = vec3(u,v,t);
   return true;
}

below it the hitScene function where i go throuth all the mesh and check for intersections
bool hitScene(Ray R_, out vec3 hitPos, out vec3 normal, out Material material, Sphere lightSource){  // na thimithw na thesw to isShpere false stin trace synartisi

    vec4 a = vec4(0.0), b = vec4(0.0), c = vec4(0.0);
    float mindist = -1000.;
    bool weHitSomething = false;
    vec3 hitPos1 = vec3(0.),triangleNormal = vec3(0.,0.,0.), sphereNormal;

    //here we chck all the mesh if we hit a triangle if the mesh and we keep the closest hitpoint
    for (int i = 0; i < vertsCount; i += 3) {

        a = texelFetch(uMeshData, ivec2(i, 0), 0);
        b = texelFetchOffset(uMeshData, ivec2(i, 0), 0, ivec2(1, 0));
        c = texelFetchOffset(uMeshData, ivec2(i, 0), 0, ivec2(2, 0));

        vec3 uvt;
        bool isHit = hitTriangle(R_.orig,R_.dir, a.xyz,b.xyz,c.xyz,uvt, triangleNormal);
        if (isHit) {
            vec3 intersect = R_.orig + R_.dir*uvt.z;
            float z = intersect.z;
            if (z>mindist) {
                hitPos1 = intersect;

                mindist = z;
                weHitSomething = true;
                material.type = METAL;
                material.albedo = vec3(.0, .8, .8);
                normal = triangleNormal;
                hitPos = hitPos1;
            }
        }
    }

    return weHitSomething;
}

and below is the Trace function that loops through the traces
//Trace is the main function of the max bounces
vec3 Trace(out Ray ray, Sphere lightSource){

    vec3 hitPos, normal;
    bool isShpere;
    Material material;
    vec3 color = vec3(1.);
    vec3 attenuation = vec3(1.);
    vec3 light = vec3(1.,1.,1.), shadow = vec3(1.,1.,1.);

    //this if for every ray to bounce 4 times.(hopefully)
    for(int i=0; i< MAX_BOUNCES; i++){

        // we check if we hit something
        if(hitScene(ray, hitPos, normal, material, lightSource)){

            //we calculate the new direction
            vec3 direction = normalize(reflect(ray.dir, normal));

            ray = Ray(hitPos, direction);

            color *= material.albedo * attenuation*hitPos;
            attenuation *= material.albedo;
        }

        else{
            color = attenuation;
        }
    }

    return color;
}

and after that iam getting something like that:

As you see I am getting reflections but i am seeing the cube as well inside the sphere. Does that mean i fail the ray-triangle intersection tests? or the min distance is not correct??
What might be the source of the problem?

A: This is won't solve all your issues, but it is one part of the answer.
In your code there is a basic misunderstanding of Barycentric coordinates. The barycentric coordinates are not a coordinate, but they are 3 values in range [0, 1]. Imagine a  barycentric coordinates as 3 weights, which weight the 3 corner points of a triangle.
The sum of the 3 scales of a barycentric coordinate is 1:
b.x + b.x + b.z == 1

If a triangle is defined by three points A, B and C, then the point X on the triangle, which is defined by the barycentric coordinate can be calculated by the formula:
X =  A * b.x + B * b.y + C * b.z

This means the calculation of the intersection distance in hitScene has to be adapted as follows:
vec3 intersect = a.xyz * uvt.x + b.xyz * uvt.y + c.xyz * uvt.z;

Thi distance to the origin of the ray is the is the length of the vector form the origin to the intersection point i the direction of the ray.
In general I would calculate this somehow like that:
float z = dot(intersect - R_.orig, normalize(R_.dir));

Further the algorithm to calculate the barycentric coordinates looks odd. I'm very sure it has to be uvt = vec3(t, u, v) rather than uvt = vec3(u, v, t);. But this has to be investigated further.
The intersection of a triangle and a ray can be calculated as follows:

The ray is defined by a point R0 and a direction D.
The plane is defined by a triangle with the three points PA, PB, and PC.
The normal vector of the plane can be calculated by the cross product of 2 legs of the triangle:
N  =  normalize( cross(PC-PA, PB-PA)

The normal distance n of the point R0 to the plane is:
n  =  | R0 - PA | * cos(alpha)  =  dot(PA - R0, N)

It follows that the distance d of the intersection point X to the origin of the ray R0 is:
d  =  n / cos(beta)  =  n / dot(D, N)

The intersection point X is:
X  =  R0 + D * d  =  R0 + D * dot(PA - R0, N) / dot(D, N)

Applying the to your code, I recommend  to use the following function hitTriangle:

*

*The return value is true if the ray intersects the triangle primitive in the positive direction of ray (dir) after the origin of the ray (orig).

*The output N is the normal vector of the plane which is defined by the triangle.

*The output uvt are the Barycentric coordinates of the triangle.

*The output x is the intersection point on the triangle.

*And the output dist is the distance from the origin of the ray (orig) to the intersection point x.

Note, the ray direction (dir) has to be normalized. The output values have only a meaning if the function returns true.
bool hitTriangle(
    vec3 orig, vec3 dir, vec3 a, vec3 b, vec3 c,
    out vec3 uvt, out vec3 N, out vec3 x, out float dist) {

    float eps=1e-8;

    vec3 ab = b - a;
    vec3 ac = c - a;

    N = normalize(cross(ab, ac));

    dist = dot(a - orig, N) / dot(dir, N);
    x    = orig + dir * dist;

    vec3 ax = x - a;

    float d00 = dot(ab, ab);
    float d01 = dot(ab, ac);
    float d11 = dot(ac, ac);
    float d20 = dot(ax, ab);
    float d21 = dot(ax, ac);

    float denom = d00 * d11 - d01 * d01; // determinant

    // if the determinant is negative the triangle is backfacing
    // if the determinant is close to 0, the ray misses the triangl
    if ( denom <= eps )
        return false;

    uvt.y = (d11 * d20 - d01 * d21) / denom;
    if ( uvt.y < 0.0 || uvt.y > 1.0 )
        return false;

    uvt.z = (d00 * d21 - d01 * d20) / denom;
    if ( uvt.z < 0.0 || uvt.z > 1.0 )
        return false;

    uvt.x = 1.0 - uvt.y - uvt.z;
    if ( uvt.x < 0.0 || uvt.x > 1.0 )
        return false;

    return true;
}

Use the hit test (hitTriangle) in the function hitScene as follows:
bool hitScene(Ray R_, out vec3 hitPos, out vec3 normal, out Material material, Sphere lightSource){  // na thimithw na thesw to isShpere false stin trace synartisi

    vec4 a = vec4(0.0), b = vec4(0.0), c = vec4(0.0);
    float mindist = 1000.;
    bool weHitSomething = false;
    vec3 hitPos1 = vec3(0.),triangleNormal = vec3(0.,0.,0.), sphereNormal;

    vec3 ray_dir = normalize(R_.dir);

    //here we chck all the mesh if we hit a triangle if the mesh and we keep the closest hitpoint
    for (int i = 0; i < vertsCount; i += 3) {

        a = texelFetch(uMeshData, ivec2(i, 0), 0);
        b = texelFetchOffset(uMeshData, ivec2(i, 0), 0, ivec2(1, 0));
        c = texelFetchOffset(uMeshData, ivec2(i, 0), 0, ivec2(2, 0));

        vec3 uvt;
        vec3 intersect;
        float z;
        bool isHit = hitTriangle(R_.orig, ray_dir, a.xyz, b.xyz, c.xyz, uvt, triangleNormal, intersect, z);
        if (isHit)
        {
            if (z < mindist && z > 0.001)
            {
                hitPos1 = intersect;

                mindist = z;
                weHitSomething = true;
                material.type = METAL;
                material.albedo = vec3(.0, .8, .8);
                normal = triangleNormal;
                hitPos = hitPos1;
            }
        }
    }

    return weHitSomething;
}

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The Passat GTE is heavier than standard Passat models, thanks to the extra weight of the batteries and electric motor, and this does show in the way the Passat rides. You get adaptive dampers as standard on the GTE, which help to ensure that it's still a comfortable car that'll soak up the worst bumps and ruts. However, even in Comfort mode you still get a firm initial ride over sharp-edged intrusions, so you're never quite as oblivious to the road's surface as you are in a conventional Passat.
The only other downside to this powertrain is that the brake feel takes a bit of getting used to; a typical side-effect of cars fitted with regenerative braking systems. Other than that, because the electric motor does also function to boost performance in unison with the petrol engine, the GTE is the fastest Passat in the range – which, otherwise, is diesel only. The throttle response is progressive and the petrol engine kicks in smoothly when it's needed, and you can enjoy really quite potent performance.
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Caffeine is the world's most widely consumed psychoactive drug. It is found naturally in coffee, tea, cocoa, and other foods. An afternoon pick-me-up can come in many different forms, from a cup of coffee to a can of cola or even a glass of sparkling ice.
Although these drinks all have very different flavors and textures, they also have something else in common: They are all high in caffeine. The new Sparkling Ice + Caffeine Drink contains caffeine and is flying off of the shelves at grocery stores, gas stations, and local food shops. But exactly how much caffeine do the drinks contain? Sparkling Ice + Caffeine Drinks contain 70 mg of caffeine in each 16-oz can. And how does this compare to other caffeinated drinks? Let's take a look.
Caffeine Content of Sparkling Ice + Caffeine
Sparkling Ice + Caffeine drinks contain 70 milligrams (mg) of caffeine. These flavorful, fizzy, and innovative drinks contain zero sugar, have zero carbs, and are perfect if you need a bit of a pick-me-up during the day or in the morning. They are the latest items to be added to the Sparkling brand's portfolio and they are available in 16 oz. cans and in five flavor varieties.
And if you're wondering about the source of the caffeine, you'll be happy to know that the caffeine is extracted from both coffee beans and green tea extract, and sucralose is used to sweeten the drinks. These drinks contain only 1% juice, which means that you don't have to worry about adding extra calories if you have more than one a day.
Caffeine Content in Popular Drinks
Drink Caffeine Content
1 cup of Coffee 95 mg
Red Bull (8.2 oz) 80 mg
Sparkling Ice + Caffeine 70 mg
Mountain Dew 16-oz 55 mg
1 Espresso shot 65 mg
Pepsi 16-oz 55 mg
Diet Coke 45.6 mg
1 cup Black Tea 47 mg
Snapple Flavored Teas 31.5 mg
Diet Cherry Coke 34.0 mg
A Brief History of Caffeine
Our relationship with caffeine dates back thousands of years. Some researchers suggest that the earliest caffeinated beverage was brewed in the Arabian Peninsula around 6000 B.C.
This beverage was made from the leaves of a species of wild coffee. Caffeine receptors were discovered in the human body in the 1950s. Around this same time, scientists discovered that caffeine is the chemical that produces the effects in the human body that we associate with drinking coffee.
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How Does Caffeine Work?
Caffeine can be consumed in a variety of ways – including in coffee, tea, soft drinks, chocolate, ice cream, and energy drinks. It can also be found in some common medications and supplements. Caffeine acts as a stimulant in the human body. It stimulates the central nervous system and increases the production of certain hormones.
This ultimately leads to an increase in the speed of your heart rate, the strength of your heart contractions, and the amount of oxygen and glucose in your blood. Caffeine also affects the brain, where it blocks the adenosine receptors that make us feel sleepy. When caffeine binds to these receptors, the brain doesn't receive the signal that it's time to rest. Caffeine is an addictive substance. It can be habit-forming, and it is possible to become dependent on it.
Potential Caffeine Benefits
Many people include caffeinated beverages and foods as part of their daily routine. But other than increasing energy levels, caffeine also has other notable benefits. Let's take a closer look at them.
Helps You to Stay Awake
When you feel tired, caffeine can help you to stay more alert and awake. This is especially helpful if you're prone to feeling drowsy while driving or sitting in a lecture.
Improves Athletic Performance
Some research suggests that caffeine can improve athletic performance. It's important to note that the research was conducted on people who were not habitual coffee drinkers.
Helps You to Lose Weight
Drinking between two and four cups of coffee each day can help you to lose weight. This is because it increases the number of calories your body burns and increases your metabolism.
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Caffeine can help you to focus on what you're doing, which is great for students and people who work in offices.
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Caffeine affects the mind in a few different ways. But while popular for increasing focus and energy levels, it does have some downsides if you consume too much of it.
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Those mood swings we mentioned above? They aren't just temporary. Although consuming caffeine every once in a while might not cause you to become moody, drinking caffeine daily could make those swings more frequent.
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Caffeine is a stimulant (not a drug) that many people depend on to get through the day. Although it can give you a boost, too much can also lead to a decrease in your health. It's important to keep this in mind when you're consuming beverages such as the Sparking + Caffeine drinks.
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Whether from our corporate office or out in the field, we are proud to continue building on this foundation by providing best in class service from our team of experts. Together our team has successfully completed over 300 projects in Mission Critical facilities across the United States.
If you are proactive, dependable, knowledgeable and professional, and you want to work with a team who is just as passionate about delivering exemplary service - you might be just who we are looking for.
We are currently seeking experienced project managers for our growing project backlog with our national client base. Our project managers help plan, manage and execute all production and financial aspects of assigned projects. Primary job responsibilities include: contracting and financial responsibility, scheduling, meetings and communication, and safety.
We are currently seeking experienced superintendents to oversee the day to day operations of our project sites. Our superintendents coordinate all project phases, including subcontractor coordination, material and equipment, quality control and assurance, schedule and budget adherence, inspections, as well as job site safety.
We are currently seeking an experienced and driven estimator to join our team. Position responsibilities include quantity takeoff, attending pre-bid meetings, qualifying subcontractors, soliciting bidders, preparing budgets, scoping out bids, & completing proposals. This individual's ability to maintain subcontractor, engineer, & client relationships will be critical to our ability to obtain new and support ongoing projects. We are looking for a difference maker to join our team that has estimating, supervision, and/or project management experience.
We are currently seeking experienced project coordinators to provide assistance to our project managers. Job duties include bid preparation, new project set-up, subcontract management, purchase orders, submittal management, project closeout documentation, and field correspondence. We are looking for someone that is highly organized with strong analytical, interpersonal, and priority management skills.
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In Webster we currently have one public library. EveryLibrary.com includes information on the following public libraries in Webster, Florida. Choose a library in Webster for more information on the resources available including books, digital media, movies, computer resources, budget information and directions.
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Preheat your Yoder Smokers YS640 to 350ºF. Divide the sausage into 8 (1/4 lb) balls. Press each ball in a rectangle shape to match the length of the cheese stick. Wrap the sausage around the cheese. Season with House of Q House Rub. Wrap the sausage with a slice of bacon.
Cook until the internal temperature reaches 145ºF. Brush on the House of Q Rockin' Red BBQ Sauce and continue cooking until the internal temperature reaches 165ºF.
This is not your typical tailgate food. It's another great recipe from our friend BBQ Brian Misko's book, Grilling with House of Q. What you're getting is basically a single serving BBQ fatty. It's hot dog shape, and the fact it can be assembled ahead of time and held cold make it a great tailgating option.


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The Queenswood is a 5-minute walk from the seafront with a sunny south-facing elevated position and commanding panoramic views. The hotel is a tastefully-converted 100-year old building mixing old and new styles. It has been run by the same family since 1969. The seafront is only minutes away and a short pleasant walk through Grove Park takes you to the town centre the theatre and other attractions of this very popular resort. Within 22 miles (35 km) of Bristol Avonmouth and Clevedon and 60 miles (96 km) from Cardiff Weston-super-Mare has all the benefits of a seaside town.


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A jellyfish invasion has wiped out Northern Ireland's only salmon farm, killing more than 100,000 fish.
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Billions of small jellyfish, known as Mauve Stingers, flooded into the cages about a mile into the Irish Sea, off Glenarm Bay and Cushendun.
More than 10 square miles of area was covered by the jellyfish up to depths of 35 feet. Rescuers tried to reach the cages but the density of fish made it impossible. John Russell, Managing Director of Northern Salmon Co. Ltd., said that they are still assessing the extent of the damage.
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Sara-Lise is the former News Editor for DeeperBlue.com. She is based in Dubai.


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↑ a b "Official Opening of Iconic Burj Dubai Announced". Gulfnews. 4 November 2009. Retrieved 4 November 2009.
↑ Stanglin, Douglas (2 Januar 2010). "Dubai opens world's tallest building". Dubai: USA Today. Retrieved 4 Januar 2010.
↑ a b c d e f g h i "Burj Khalifa - The Skyscraper Center". Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat. Archived 2014-03-20 at the Wayback Machine
↑ Baldwin, Derek (1 Mey 2008). "No more habitable floors to Burj Dubai". Gulfnews. Retrieved 7 Januar 2010.
↑ "The Burj Khalifa". Glass, Steel and Stone. Retrieved 8 Januar 2010.
↑ Blum, Andrew (27 November 2007). "Engineer Bill Baker Is the King of Superstable 150-Story Structures". Wired. Archived frae the original on 18 September 2012. Retrieved 11 Mairch 2008.
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↑ Keegan, Edward (15 October 2006). "Adrian Smith Leaves SOM, Longtime Skidmore partner bucks retirement to start new firm". ArchitectOnline. Retrieved 23 Mairch 2009.
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What Are The Muscles That Are Involved When It Comes To Foot Drop?
Foot drop occurs when paralysis affecting dorsal extensor muscle of the toes and the foot, which is known as tibialis anterior extensor/digitorum longus also hallicis longus respectively. These extensors are innervated within the deep peroneal nerve.
Where Is The Peroneal Nerve Located?
Peroneal nerve branches from sciatic nerve, which always supplies the sensation and movement to the toes, the foot and the lower part of the leg. Dysfunction of the peroneal nerve is a type of peripheral neuropathy. This is the destruction of nerves to the outside spinal cord or brain.
What Nerve Is Affected In The Foot Drop?
Foot drop is an injury affecting the peripheral nerve that inhibits the patient from being able to lift the foot near the ankle. Despite the fact that drop foot is disorder affecting the neuromuscular system, it can be a sign of injuries that can be more serious. Example of such shortcomings could be herniated disk or a nerve compression.
It will be difficult for you to lift your foot when you have foot drop. When you are walking you may drag the leg. You will have to try to raise your thigh as if climbing stairs. (Steppage gait is one mechanism which you can use to counter this.) You will be forced to slap your foot on the floor as you take each step. You may feel numb on the skin covering the part of the foot.
One foot is typically affected by foot drop. The possibility of both feet being affected will depend on situation at hand.
What Are The Risk Factors For Foot Drop?
Crossing your legs: The peroneal nerve is compressed at the top part of the leg when people habitually cross their legs.
Kneeling for so long: Foot drop can result in activities that involve kneeling or squatting for so long. Example of such activities are laying floor tiles or picking strawberries etc.
If you wear a leg cast: Pressure can be exerted in the peroneal nerve by plastics casts enclosing the ankle and down below the knee.
It will be difficult for you to lift your foot above the ground if you have foot drop. It will be more risky for you to fall due to the fact that there will be a tendency of scuffing your toes on the floor. Lifting your foot higher than the usual pace is advisable when you are walking.
The cause of the foot drop will determine the recovery period. In some unfortunate instances the condition remains permanently.
Ankle foot orthosis can be worn; this will be holding your foot in the normal position.
Stimulating the nerves electronically. This can help with lifting the foot in certain cases.
Surgery. This operation entails the fusing of the foot bones or the ankle and may only be possible in long term and severe cases.
This procedure known as ankle-foot-orthosis (AFO) can be of valuable use in keeping the dropped foot from touching the ground while walking. This will create normal and even gait when the muscle in motion. Splint and drop foot brace are such treatments that provide stable foot and ankle.
The foot is held at a 90-degree angle by a brace such that wit will not touch the ground. The patient will no longer trip on his toes due to the foot drop, but in turn one will walk much easily because of the drop foot brace. A drop foot brace that is commonly known is inserted in a shoe is referred to as polypropylene.
Walking ability can be enhanced by using electrical stimulation device. Electrical stimulation device can boost your confidence when walking and will reduce the effort that you put through when you are walking caused by foot drop.
Electrodes that are self adhesive (patches) are put on your skin. One is put at the center of your muscle and the other in the place near the nerve that is supplying the muscle. There are leads that connect the electrodes to a stimulator that is battery operated. The stimulator is kept inside a pocket or worn as a belt and its size is that of a pack full of cards.
Electrical impulses are produced by the stimulator. This process shortens (contracts) the muscle that is affected. Immediately when your heel is lifted off from the ground, the sensor that your wear in your shoe triggers the stimulator and in this regard it is activated.
An orthopedic ankle and foot surgeon will assess you after your consultant or your general physician perceives that it will be beneficial for you to use electrical stimulation device.
The electrode can be implanted under your skin if you will be using it in a long-term basis. The process entails you being under general anesthetic as the electrode is being implanted on the affected nerve.
The individual is aware what it entails and agrees to it.
The outcome of this process to be monitored closely.
If foot drop has caused muscle paralysis that is permanent which occasion immobility, then you can opt to have a surgery.
This process involves tendon transfer from the muscle of the leg that is stronger to the affected muscle which should pull the ankle upwards.
The ankle can be stabilized by fusing it with the bone through another surgical procedure.
If you ever think about wanting to have a surgery for your foot drop then you should talk to your orthopedic foot and ankle specialist or your general physician. They will be in a position to enlighten you with the advantages and disadvantages that are involved in foot drop surgery.
Sit straight up while you support your back with a chair and one leg raised in the air. Bend your foot to the furthest position (close to your body) that you can possibly do and hold it for a couple of seconds. You should be able to do this six times on both your legs. Full ankle rotation can also be done anticlockwise and clockwise six consecutive times.
You will have to lean on a table or on a wall after which you rise up using your toes. After holding this position for as longs as five seconds try lowering your heels and rocking back which rises up on your toes and thus the calf muscle is stretched. You should ensure that you have held this position six times daily for a span of six seconds.
One of the ways to treat foot drop complication is to place marbles on the ground and the trying to pick them by using the toes. The strength and the dexterity of you the small muscles in the feet will be greatly enhanced.
Begin by sitting on the floor and laying your legs straight while you have lifted up your heels. Try to flex your feet to make the toes to point towards the body. Do this for a period of 5 seconds. You will then curl the toes as tightly as possible after stretching your foot on the other opposite direction. You should be able to do this several times repeatedly and holding each round for 5 seconds.
What Complications Are Involved In Foot Drop?
The foot cannot be raised at the ankle.
The toes will be pointed upwards to you in a condition called dorsiflexion.
Normal walk using the heel-to-toe.
Either legs or one can experience drop foot. Low back conditions will always affect one foot.
The cause and the treatment of foot drop will determine whether the condition will be permanent or temporary.
Diagnosis may be recommended for foot drop if you are having any difficulty when it comes to raising your heels.
What Are The Changes Of Lifestyle Required For Foot Drop?
No cutter should be lying on the floor.
Do not use throw rugs.
Pavements should be free from electrical cords.
Stairways and rooms should have enough lighting.
The bottom and the top of your stairway should have fluorescent tapes.
What Is The Recovery Scope For Foot Drop?
How you recover will depend on the cause of the drop foot. Many times you will not recover from foot drop until effective treatment is administered. Early and proper treatment increases the chances of full recovery. As soon as you have witnessed any symptoms go to your doctor and let him/her analyze you situation.
Subungual Hematoma: What Causes Black Toenail in Runners?


Good customer service can go hand in hand with great sales results. If you use chat to quickly resolve all the problems of your customers, they are bound to come back for more.
You can also play a more active part in increasing your sales through chat. We worked with The Chat Shop, your go-to chat experts, to produce an infographic that outlines the key methods of increasing sales via live chat.
Timing is everything when it comes to netting more sales. Forcing an offer has never produced good results. Instead, you should play it smart and reach the client at the right time, with the right message.
1. Personalized service – Offering personalized advice based on the past experience of visitors is a good way of netting more sales. Your chat agents need to know your offering inside-out to be able to suggest particular products to potential customers. If your customer already had some previous experience with your company, you don't have to go through all the basics.
2. Well-timed greetings – Approaching your customer just at the right moment with a customized greeting is another way of increasing your sales. You can set up greetings that will trigger automatically when a customer is experiencing some problems, for example, when there are some problems processing the payment. Logical Position, an online marketing company that uses automatic greetings, increased their sales by 30 percent.
3. Customized chat window – Getting your chat window to look like the rest of the page evokes trust in potential customers. Adjust your chat window to your website design and your clients won't have to guess if they are contacting the right department. Check-in-London, an online booking service from the UK used customization as one of the methods to get 26 percent more leads and 17 percent higher conversion.
4. Discovering pain points – Live chat tool is a real gold mine when it comes to getting valuable information. Your customers will be more than eager to share their feedback about your service. Make sure all that feedback is used to improve your offering. For example, if you get a lot of questions about your shipping, it may be a good idea to make that information more prominent of your site.


Just when you think it can't possibly be real. This emasculated, guilty-white-liberal-male Cream Puff seems to have misplaced his Y Chromosome. Here are some miscellaneous quotes from the article on Huff-and-Puff-Po (bold is mine).
– So guns are no longer merely functional hardware for the enjoyment of outdoor sports and hunting. Increasingly they have become something else: totems of manhood and symbols of identity for a cohort of white, middle-American, rural and exurban men.
– In other words, guns give these men strength, status, power, and respect — exactly what many white men feel they have been hemorrhaging ever since the 1960s.
– It wasn't long ago when broad-shouldered white men dominated our culture, and their very status as breadwinners gave them power and pride.
– Adding insult is that liberal intellectuals that used to venerate blue collar virtues have now embraced and acclaimed the exact group that yesteryear's working class rejected as unmanly and effeminate, gay men, thus turning the masculinity power structure of old upside-down.
– The American racial tableau has changed as well, with sturdy white men no longer occupying their hitherto role as "real Americans" in the popular imagination and instead representing a retrograde America that harbors unseemly prejudices unfit for an educated and diverse society.
– Just as an educated suburbanite drives a Prius as a badge of virtue, a man walking with a holstered or open carry gun — or with the emblem of the politically fearsome National Rifle Association affixed to his pick-up truck or car — shows his power to all that can see.
According to this writer, an American University Communications Professor, strong, healthy males and their "pickup trucks" are irrelevant to society because the factories and farms and timber forests no longer need their low-IQ, blue-collar service. Additionally, their "broad, white shoulders" cannot fit into the front seat of a "virtuous" Toyota Prius. And certainly, their broad, Wrangler-wearing hips cannot fit into a pair of androgynous skinny jeans, either. No matter – according to the author, these men have been replaced by revered "liberal intellectuals" who are much more in tune with the majority of Americans who apparently desire "effeminate, gay men" as the defining point of modern non-masculinity.
The Professor is a wannabee race warrior, so none of this comes as being 'shocking.' Perhaps the author hasn't climbed out of his Prius seat long enough to read the scholarship of Clayton E. Cramer on gun ownership in America? Ignorance of history supplanted by self-serving, emotional drivel has become the hallmark of Hate in America.


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Naples that Chants and Enchants: Maesti Monzu and the Cuisine from the kingdom of Naples to be showcased in San Francisco
On October 24, 2013 the Maestri Monzu will travel from Naples to the San Francisco Italian Athletic Club to celebrate with the Italian, and the Italian American Communities the Mayor of Naples Hon. Luigi de Magistris, and the artists of Naples' Teatro di San Carlo on the occasion of the United the Two Bays Concert featuring the Teatro di San Carlo's, and the San Francisco Opera's choirs and orchestra at the San Francisco's War Memorial Opera House in Verdi's
Requiem under the direction of Maestro Nicola Luisotti, musical director of both Opera Houses, and Naples' and San Francisco's beloved orchestra leader.
Who are the Monzu`? The earliest experience of deliberate fusion cuisine in history? It was probably the Neapolitan Noble Cuisine.It was the 17th century; Marie Caroline of Austria is betrothed to Ferdinand IV of Bourbon, King of Naples.
The refined and gentle Queen finds that even though based on fresh fruit and vegetables as well as poultry, fresh meat, and fish the Neapolitan cuisine is rather rough, lacking the levity, the flavors and the colors of the haute cuisine to which Marie Caroline is used. S
eeking remediation to the lack of diversity of the local cuisine, and to internationalize the Neapolitan palate, the young Queen called many of the time's most celebrated chefs to the capital of the Kingdom of two Sicilies. Their task was to evolve the culinary palette of Neapolitan nobles and crown's subjects, and to color the local cuisine with the tastes, the flavors and the ingredients of French, German, English and even Asian cuisines.
The Chefs, who were adulated like Kings and famous composers, elicited such respect that the Queen conferred them the title of Monsieur, an honorific traditionally reserved to the King's brother. In a few years the Monzù—this is the Neapolitan pronunciation of the French word Monsieur—become a mythical presence in the Neapolitan collective imaginary transforming a basic "pasta and pomodoro" cuisine into one of the most elaborate, exquisite and even though simple and natural, tasteful gastronomic expressions of Europe.
Under the auspices of the Consul general of Italy, Mauro Battocchi The Mibac,The City of Naples, Napoli che canta e incanta A dinner party in honor of Luigi De Magistris Mayor of the City of Naples and President of Teatro San Carlo Thursday, October 24, 2013 6:30 cocktail~ 7:30 dinner at The San Francisco Italian Athletic Club, 1630 Stockton Street.
Featuring the noble cuisine of Maestri Monzu` The dinner invitations start at $120/ $100 for people under 35.
Patrons and sponsor tickets and tables available.
Please call or go to: www.davincisanfrancisco.com to buy your ticket.
You will help the Teatro San Carlo Artists to come to San Francisco and you will have an unforgettable culinary experience.
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