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using BrailleIO.Interface;
using BrailleIO.Structs;
using System.Collections.Generic;
using System.Collections.Specialized;
namespace BrailleIO
{
    ///
    /// Driver to emulate an real hardware driver that is responsible for sending the bool matrix to the hardware device
    ///
    /// <remarks> </remarks>
    public class MockDriver
    {
        IBrailleIOShowOffMonitor _mon = null;
        /// The Windows Forms Application that should display the matrix. It is the Emulation of the presenting hardware.
        /// <value>The monitor.</value>
        public IBrailleIOShowOffMonitor Monitor
        {
            get
            {
                if (_mon == null) _mon = ShowOff.ActiveForm as IBrailleIOShowOffMonitor;

                return _mon;
            }
            set { _mon = value; }
        }
        ///
        /// Initializes a new instance of the <see cref="MockDriver"/> class. This is a simple wrapper for the software adapter itself connected to this GUI.
        ///
        public MockDriver() { }
        ///
        /// Initializes a new instance of the <see cref="MockDriver"/> class. This is a simple wrapper for the software adapter itself connected to this GUI.
        ///
        /// <param name="gui">The GUI.</param>
        public MockDriver(ShowOff gui) { Monitor = gui; }
        ///
        /// Sends the Matrix to the windows forms application to display
        ///
        /// <param name="m">The m.</param>
        public void SetMatrix(bool[,] m)
        {
            if (Monitor != null && m != null)
                Monitor.Paint(m);
        }
    }

    ///
    /// Software emulation of a Metec BrailleDis 7200 display.
    /// It enables Developers to emulate a real pin matrix device or can be used
    /// as debug monitor for displaying inputs on a real connected BrailleDis device.
    ///
    /// <remarks> </remarks>
    public class BrailleIOAdapter_ShowOff : AbstractBrailleIOAdapterBase
    {
        ///
        /// The driver emulator that send the matrix to the windows forms application
        ///
        public MockDriver driver = new MockDriver();

        ///
        /// Initializes a new instance of the <see cref="BrailleIOAdapter_ShowOff"/> class.
        ///
        /// <param name="manager">The IBrailleIOAdapterManager the device hase to be registerd to.</param>
        /// <param name="gui">The ShowOff windows forms application that is used as displaying or user interaction GUI.</param>
        public BrailleIOAdapter_ShowOff(IBrailleIOAdapterManager manager, ShowOff gui)
            : base(manager)
        {
            this.manager = manager;
            this.Device = new BrailleIODevice(120, 60, "ShowOFF_" + this.GetHashCode(), true, false, 30, this);
            if (manager != null)
            {
                manager.AddAdapter(this);
            }
            Connect();
            driver.Monitor = gui;
            gui.ShowOffAdapter = this;
        }

        ///
        /// Initializes a new instance of the <see cref="BrailleIOAdapter_ShowOff"/> class.
        ///
        /// <param name="manager">The IBrailleIOAdapterManager the device has to be registered to.</param>
        public BrailleIOAdapter_ShowOff(IBrailleIOAdapterManager manager)
            : this(manager, new ShowOff())
        {
        }

        ///
        /// Synchronizes the specified matrix.
        /// That means the Adapter try to sent the given Matrix to the real hardware
        /// device as an output.
        ///
        /// <param name="m">The matrix.</param>
        public override void Synchronize(bool[,] m)
        {
            if (!LockPins) driver.SetMatrix(m);
        }

        ///
        /// Connects this instance.
        ///
        /// <returns>
        ///   <c>true</c> if connected successfully; otherwise, <c>false</c>.
        /// </returns>
        public override bool Connect()
        {
            base.Connect();

            this.Connected = true;
            fireInitialized(new BrailleIO_Initialized_EventArgs(Device));

            return Connected;
        }

        ///
        /// Disconnects this instance.
        ///
        /// <returns>
        ///   <c>true</c> if disconnected successfully; otherwise, <c>false</c>.
        /// </returns>
        public override bool Disconnect()
        {
            if (base.Disconnect())
            {
                return true;
            }
            return false;
        }

        /// fires the initialized event
        /// <param name="device">The device.</param>
        internal void sendAttached(BrailleIODevice device)
        {
            fireInitialized(new BrailleIO_Initialized_EventArgs(device));
        }

        /// Fires the keys state changed event.
        /// <param name="states">The states.</param>
        /// <param name="keyboardCode">The keyboard code.</param>
        /// <param name="additionalKeyCode">The additional key code.</param>
        /// <param name="pressedKeys">The pressed keys.</param>
        /// <param name="releasedKeys">The released keys.</param>
        /// <param name="timeStampTickCount">The time stamp.</param>
        internal void firekeyStateChangedEvent(BrailleIO_DeviceButtonStates states,
            BrailleIO_BrailleKeyboardButtonStates keyboardCode,
            BrailleIO_AdditionalButtonStates[] additionalKeyCode,
            List<string> pressedKeys,
            List<string> releasedKeys,
            int timeStampTickCount)
        {
            OrderedDictionary raw = new OrderedDictionary
            {
                { "pressedKeys", pressedKeys },
                { "releasedKeys", releasedKeys },
                { "timeStampTickCount", timeStampTickCount }
            };
            fireKeyStateChanged(states, ref raw, keyboardCode, additionalKeyCode);
            //fireKeyStateChanged(states, ref raw);
        }

        /// Fire the touches values changed event.
        /// <param name="touches">The touches.</param>
        /// <param name="timeStampTickCount">The time stamp.</param>
        /// <param name="detailedTouches">The detailed touches.</param>
        internal void firetouchValuesChangedEvent(
            double[,] touches,
            int timeStampTickCount, List<Touch> detailedTouches)
        {
            OrderedDictionary raw = new OrderedDictionary();
            fireTouchValuesChanged(touches, timeStampTickCount, ref raw, detailedTouches);
        }

    }
}

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Ext. 102 8511 Davis Lake Parkway
Liberty University School of Law
As a practicing business attorney in Charlotte, NC, I provide guidance for protecting businesses from possible legal exposure, helping businesses grow stronger, and protecting them once a legal issue arises. The son of a Lebanese immigrant with his own small business, I understand the need for competent and affordable business law assistance.
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Zachary D Jackson
Union County, NC Probate Attorney with 15 years of experience
(704) 288-4057 101 S. Main St
Zachary D. Jackson graduated from the University of North Carolina School of Law. Prior to attending Law School, Mr. Jackson graduated Magna Cum Laude from Campbell University where he majored in Business Administration with a Specialty in Trust and Investment Management and minored in Financial Planning. Mr. Jackson also received his Masters in Business Administration from Campbell University. Mr. Jackson worked for several years as a Trust Officer with Bank of America prior to attending law school. Prior to opening his own law practice, Mr. Jackson worked with two law firms and held an...
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Mecklenburg County, NC Probate Attorney
(704) 444-0594 5821 Fairview Road Suite 218
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At Jesson & Rains, PLLC, we are committed to providing personal and cost effective legal services for individuals and businesses in the greater Charlotte area. Jesson & Rains focuses on three primary areas of the law: estate planning, business, and construction. For our estate planning clients, we offer a thorough consultation to go over all assets and liabilities to provide an individualized plan that is right for you, including will drafting, trust drafting, powers of attorney, healthcare agent designation, and advanced healthcare directives (also known as a "living will"). Our attorneys also represent personal representatives during...
Paul Yokabitus
Wake County, NC Probate Attorney with 9 years of experience
(919) 659-8433 155 Parkway Office Ct.
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Paul is an experienced Estate Planning Lawyer with an approachable model and a focus on the client-attorney relationship and the peace of mind of his clients that sets Paul apart from other traditional lawyers. Paul takes his fiduciary role very seriously. His relationship-centered philosophy emphasizes a focus on solutions rather than just documents and deliverables. He believes in focusing on the client's goals and pain points – not a stereotypical "one-size-fits-all" method. At the initial Strategy Session, Paul sits down with prospective clients, discusses their specific family and financial concerns, educates them on how the law works in North Carolina, and...
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Orange County, NC Probate Attorney with 9 years of experience
(919) 401-0062 111 Cloister Court
Probate, Estate Planning, Personal Injury and Workers' Comp
DePaul College of Law
Mr. Spain was admitted to the State Bar in 2013 and practiced as an estates and business law attorney prior to joining BHSPA in 2018. Jason focuses on Estate Planning and Probate law, helping clients plan for their family's future and to assist clients in administering the estate of a loved one. He also is proficient in helping small business owners set up business succession plans that will allow their companies to be passed on to the next generation and help provide financial security for their families in the event of retirement, death, or disability. ...
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Wake County, NC Probate Attorney with 10 years of experience
(919) 348-9211 1122 Oberlin Road
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Transylvania County, NC Probate Lawyer with 22 years of experience
(828) 384-3700 233 Mine Mountain Dr
Pisgah Forest, NC 28768
Probate, Business and Estate Planning
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Yadkin County, NC Probate Attorney
(336) 310-5516 129 W. Main St
Yadkinville, NC 27055
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(919) 230-0755 8801 Fast Park Dr.
Thomas M. Cooley Law School
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(704) 873-7233 239 E Broad St
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(704) 302-1002 1800 East Bv.
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Buncombe County, NC Probate Attorney with 10 years of experience
Suite # J2
Free ConsultationProbate, Elder, Estate Planning and Real Estate
The Adaramola Firm is a progressive law firm that provides a positive alternative to traditional, expensive, and highly adversarial law firms. We are a transactional and litigation firm offering services in the following practice areas: estates and trusts, business law, real estate law, intellectual property, and estate administration. Ile Adaramola is a friendly, down-to-earth, competent attorney dedicated to using innovative legal concepts to resolving legal issues.
Ile (E-lay) earned a Bachelors of Arts in Criminal Justice and Philosophy with high honors, from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.After receiving her degree, she worked as a real estate paralegal for Shapiro...
Karen Schuller Boardman
Mecklenburg County, NC Probate Lawyer with 16 years of experience
(980) 819-4069 5821 Fairview Road, Suite 500
Free ConsultationProbate, Estate Planning, IP and Trademarks
Zachary B. Setzer
Union County, NC Probate Lawyer with 12 years of experience
(704) 288-4700 1940 Weddington Road
Weddington, NC 28104
Free ConsultationProbate, Business, Estate Planning and Tax
Washington and Lee University School of Law
Providence Wills and Trusts is an Estate Planning Law Firm located in Weddington, North Carolina. The managing attorney, Zachary Setzer, graduated cum laude from Washington and Lee University School of Law where he was Lead Articles Editor of the Washington and Lee Law Review and received the James C.C. Treadway Law Scholarship. Before attending law school, Zachary graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a B.A. in Religious Studies and a B.A. in Political Science. Being a solo practice, Zachary takes pride in having the opportunity to work with every client personally,...
Ron Payne
Forsyth County, NC Probate Attorney with 11 years of experience
(336) 283-6198 900 Old Winston Road
Free ConsultationProbate, Estate Planning, Real Estate and Traffic Tickets
Mr. Payne is the CEO & Managing Partner of Apple Payne Law, PLLC, which he co-founded with retired attorney Bill Apple after owning his own firm Payne Law, PLLC. Mr. Payne's practice areas are estate planning, probate & business advising, and the firm also has family law and real estate teams to serve the full family's needs. Mr. Payne started the practice of law when he founded Payne Law, PLLC after graduation from the Wake Forest University School of Law in 2011. Before attending Wake Forest University School of Law, Mr. Payne attended Florida Coastal School of Law, where he was...
Julia Walker
Guilford County, NC Probate Attorney with 4 years of experience
(336) 373-9877 501 Simpson St
Elon University School of Law
Julia is a planner. She is very good at thinking through the logistics of how a plan will come together and is strategic in working to bring that plan to life. These qualities come to light as she guides families in strategic ways to provide for and protect their loved ones. "Family means so much to me. My family loves getting together when we can, and we always end up reminiscing over funny stories and memories. I cherish those get-togethers. Working here, I hope to help people realize Estate Planning does not have to be a solemn matter but rather it...
Todd Stewart
(704) 552-5160 909 East Boulevard
Probate, Business, Estate Planning and International
Founded Stewart Law, P.A. in 1995
Drawing on my skills as an Attorney and CPA, I have a passion for working with business owners who are looking to grow and improve their companies. Personal estate planning is a natural extension to ensure that the company's growth benefits the entrepreneur and his family. I have been personally involved with Strategic Coach in Chicago and other entrepreneurial coaching and am a Board Certified Specialist in Estate Planning and Probate Law. I am admitted to practice law in Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina and maintain active licenses in both of the Carolinas.
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Stephanie K. Faris
Chatham County, NC Probate Lawyer with 8 years of experience
(919) 533-7575 35 Thompson Street
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Jackie Bedard
(919) 443-3035 201 Commonwealth Ct #100
University of Richmond School of Law
Jackie Bedard's estate and long term care planning practice is focused on guiding clients through the complicated, often confusing, maze of balancing family protection, long-term care planning, wealth preservation, and cherished family values in the planning process.
Jackie determined early on that traditional estate planning has primarily focused on what happens upon death, but a far more pressing concern for many families today is—what happens if you don't die suddenly, but instead need long term care for several months or years? A comprehensive estate and long term care plan should address both of these concerns.
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Marsha C. Kennedy
(704) 369-5600 14835 Ballantyne Village Way #225
Cheryl R. Watkins, Esq.
Durham County, NC Probate Attorney with 19 years of experience
(704) 544-3394 4819 Emperor Boulevard
The Law Office of Cheryl R. Watkins is a boutique estate law practice serving all 100 counties of North Carolina representing individuals, families, and small businesses in the provision of advice, counsel, and results in the following areas of law:
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(919) 443-3035 201 Commonwealth Ct
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Angie Stoker Rogers
Yadkin County, NC Probate Lawyer
Probate, Business, Real Estate and Traffic Tickets
Mercer University Walter F. George School of Law
Community connections run deep for Angie, whose family has lived in the Yadkin Valley region for several generations. As a former prosecutor and founder of the Public Interest Law Foundation during law school, where she attended on a prestigious merit-based scholarship, Angie has a deep passion for protecting the most vulnerable in the community. That abiding sense of commitment, alongside her sharp legal judgment and astute attention to detail, makes her an effective legal advocate for her clients.
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NaNoWriMo For Kids: Encouraging Young Writers {with interviews!}
November is just around the corner, which means it's almost time for National Novel Writing Month (shortened to NaNoWriMo or even NaNo). For adults, that means 50,000 words written on a new novel, all in one month. For kids, its more flexible since they can set their own "reasonable, yet challenging" word count goals.
So why would a kid want to write a novel? Well, for one, HUGE bragging rights! And after tackling a whole novel, any other school assignment pales in comparison. Read on for all the reasons and tips to get your young writer working on his or her novel:
What Kids Learn
Writing helps kids express ideas and feelings, clarify beliefs and develop critical thinking skills
NaNoWriMo encourages goal setting and time management skills
With the use of NaNoWriMo's workbooks, kids learn story structure and organization*
It's meant to be fun- celebrate their effort, no matter how small
Help them plan their goals and chart their progress- sticker charts are nice for ANY age
Download the workbook so they can preplan before November 1st
Let them pick their topic, so they are excited and it appeals to them
What Kids Need To Know
There is no judgement on the quality of their writing- they should let ideas flow
They need to turn off that inner editor or critic- because NO ONE is judging
Revisions are for later- they don't need to worry about grammar and spelling this month
It's an amazing accomplishment to finish a novel, which is a big confidence booster
*Check out NaNoWriMo's Young Writers Program for free pdf workbooks. They break down the pieces of novel writing into bite-sized chunks, in easy-to-understand steps. With workbooks geared toward elementary, middle school and high school students, they lead kids through the whole process.
Kids Who Have "Been There, Done That."
Name: Genevieve
Favorite book: The Hunger Games
What kind of stories do you like to write: Fantasy and Action
What inspired you to write for NaNoWriMo: I like writing.
Did you preplan your story before you started NaNoWriMo? If so how: We used the workbook some, but I didn't go by it entirely.
Did you write alone or with a group? Which was better and why: A lot of times I wrote alone, but I am in a group. I like writing alone because there's not so much distractions.
If you got "writer's block," what would you do to get past it: I don't. I wait for as long as it takes for my mind to get going.
Did you finish your novel during NaNoWriMo: Yes, but I didn't like it very much and I worked on editing it until the publishing deadline in June.
Did you do any revisions or editing after NaNoWriMo: Yes. Lots.
Would you do NaNoWriMo again? Why or why not: Yes. I'm doing NaNoWriMo again this year because I kind of like doing it.
Name: Reesa
Favorite book: That's hard. The Harry Potter Series, and everything written by Roald Dahl.
What kind of stories do you like to write: Adventures
What inspired you to write for NaNoWriMo: We're homeschoolers. My sister inspired me last year. She had done it before.
Did you preplan your story before you started NaNoWriMo? If so how: Yes. I used the NaNoWriMo workbook.
Did you write alone or with a group? Which was better and why: With a group. This year it only has four people in it. We have a coach with three kids. It's better to write with a group because it keeps you moving forward.
If you got "writer's block," what would you do to get past it: I Asked my friends what to do next in my story.
Did you finish your novel during NaNoWriMo: Yes
Did you do any revisions or editing after NaNoWriMo: Yes! It was the most un-fun part. We edited until June, which isn't fun, but I like fonts.
Would you do NaNoWriMo again? Why or why not: Yes Because it's a good way to get out of other school work, and it's fun.
Name: Grace
Favorite book: The Fault In Our Stars
What kind of stories do you like to write: I like to write fantasy and realistic fiction
What inspired you to write for NaNoWriMo: I wrote for NANO because someone in our neighborhood was doing a group and since I like to write I decided to do it.
Did you preplan your story before you started NaNoWriMo? If so how: Yes, I spent October planning my book.
Did you write alone or with a group? Which was better and why: Every week I would meet with the group and we would talk and write. The rest of the week I wrote on my own. I preferred being with the group because I liked hearing about their stories.
If you got "writer's block," what would you do to get past it: I got writer's block a lot and usually just waited it out.
Did you finish your novel during NaNoWriMo: I reached my word goal during November but finished the novel around December
Did you do any revisions or editing after NaNoWriMo: I did a lot of revising!
Would you do NaNoWriMo again? Why or why not: I'm not doing NANO again this year, but I did enjoy it last year.
Age: I'm 17 now. I started NaNoing when I was 15. I've completed 2 November NaNos and 2 Camp Nanos
Favorite book: The Thief by Megan Whalen Turner
What kind of stories do you like to write: Fantasy and Sci-Fi.
Did you preplan your story before you started NaNoWriMo? If so how: I outline the plot, and write up at least a paragraph on major characters.
Did you write alone or with a group? Which was better and why: I wrote my story by myself, but I'm part of a large FB group of teen writers and I have a good online support system. Several other teen ladies and I email encouragement and check up on each other and our writing progress regularly
If you got "writer's block," what would you do to get past it: If I'm feeling stuck I go back to my outline and just try to figure out what happens in the next 100 words. I repeat that as necessary. But I don't really believe in writers block. :P
Did you finish your novel during NaNoWriMo: I've never started and finished a novel in the same NaNo. I have finished novels in Camp NaNo that I started in November.
Did you do any revisions or editing after NaNoWriMo: Yes, I'm currently revising a book I wrote before NaNo, but I plan on revising every book I've written for NaNo at some future point.
Would you do NaNoWriMo again? Why or why not: YES! I think NaNo is a great way to whip out your first drafts. However, sometimes life really does get too busy. I plan on taking a year off here or there as need-be.
A special thanks to all the NaNoWriMo writers: Keep writing, Sarah, Grace, Reesa and Genevieve!
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After the long days of winter, spring is always welcomed with open arms. And since Easter is basically the poster child of spring, it makes it our favorite vacation; we get to head to the beach, tan, eat, drink, and forget about our responsibilities, and winter.
Somabay are always on top of things, this Easter saw a three-day extravaganza that was out of this world. Sponsored by both the Egyptian General Authority of Tourism and the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism, the three-day event began by no other than the legendary salsa band Gypsy Kings — yes, that band behind the hit song Bamboléo that you spent the 90s dancing to.
The event wasn't just about the nostalgic Spanish music for the older crowd, the little ones got to enjoy it too. The second day was all about the kids with the first-ever international beach-side event for children to be held in Egypt. The day continued as people pretend to scientists with Coldplay tribute band Strawberry Swing, and bonded with X-Factor Romania's champions FreeStay as they took over Somabay.
You think they peaked? No, it gets better! The third day wrapped it up with a special performance by the legendary Dire Straits Experience, giving all the audience an unforgettable experience.
WE SAID THIS: Somabay is our new favorite place.


My mom's reaction to me in my wedding dress, 2007.
My mom died last year. How's that for a first sentence on your first blog post? Yeah, it sucked, thanks for asking. Would you believe, though, that good things have come from it? This blog, for example. Because in absence of physical letters and pictures, we need to leave our stories behind.
As we clean my mom's house of 46 years of stuff, we are learning so much. It is painful and hilarious. It is labor-intensive and uplifting. It is heart-wrenching and inspirational. My mom was diagnosed with stage four cancer, so we had some warning. And morbid though it seemed, we started cleaning her house before she died. And it was awesome. My mom would be lying in bed, napping or watching tv, in one room, and across the hall my sister and I were going through drawers. My sister put on her prom dress (she's 37 and it still fit: goals). She walked across the hall so Mom could enjoy it, too. We found a pack of letters addressed to Mom at an address in Mississippi. "Mom lived in Mississippi?!" We walked across the hall to hear the whole story (she lived there for only a few weeks while attending Holiday Inn University; Mom was a Food and Beverage Director back in the day). The contents of the letters revealed so much more. The letters were from our dad (who was only her boyfriend at the time, and was as hilarious as I remember; he died 20 years ago; I'm going to need a few more posts for all these stories, you see?) both of her sisters (one was living in Alaska, the other still lived at home with their parents), and of course, from her own mother. And while I curse her in heaven at least once a week for all the crap we have to go through, I am so happy she had saved those letters.
And there is so much more. So. Much. More. And you have to go through all the worthless stuff to find the treasures. Truth be told, I think I've found a lot of things she would've rather I never saw. (Lots of stories, remember?) But I learned so much. And everything is enlightening. Scratch that. Some things are infuriating. "What IS this? Why did she keep it? Who was David and why did he give a book of Elizabeth Barrett Browning poems to my mom?" Because we didn't get through everything before she died. Very little, in fact, as her 6-12 months turned out only to be three. So there are mysteries. And lots of unanswered questions.
The things my mother failed to throw away became my treasures. Because stories are very important to me. And my mom just didn't talk about herself very often. Hardly ever, in fact. And if I can put my stories out there for my own kids, well, then I think that's a worthy use of my time. And if I share a bunch of wild crap I'd rather they not read, that's fine, too. Because I really don't want them to wonder.
If you've read this far, I thank you. Welcome to my stories.


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Joana França Stockmeyer foi a primeira mulher admitida no Serviço Público Federal, no Brasil.

Serviu na Imprensa Nacional, órgão federal que era vinculado ao Ministério da Justiça e Negócios Interiores, como monotipista, onde exerceu funções desde a data de seu ingresso no serviço público (1892) até à sua aposentadoria, em 1944, quando se aposentou no cargo da classe G da carreira de Operário de Artes Gráficas, do Quadro Suplementar do referido Ministério.

Foi declarada "Patrona da Servidora Pública Brasileira" por Decreto de 5 de março de 2008, publicado no Diário Oficial da União em 6 de março de 2008.

Em 2011, a 14ª edição do Concurso Museu da Imprensa Nacional, concurso de monografias para estudantes universitários e de Poesia e Redação para estudantes do ensino básico organizado pela Imprensa Nacional, homenageou Joana França Stockmeyer.

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The road not taken: How is Amy?
While taking a recent stroll along the Umatilla River paved walk, I came upon a friend. We exchanged pleasantries for a minute, and then she began to ask me about my wife, a question I have come to dread. She began to ask a common, normal, well-intentioned, innocuous question: "How is Amy?"
My best friend, the closest human relationship I've ever had, truly my better half in every way, my wife of almost 42 years, is a victim of early onset Alzheimer's disease.
Symptoms began when she turned 52 and increased rapidly to the point that now, at age 63, she must reside in the memory lockdown unit at Juniper House where I attempt to get as close to her as possible through a COVID window. She, of course, continues to slowly degrade and disappear, both of us powerless to do anything about it.
I took care of her at home until her condition worsened to the point of requiring around-the-clock medical care. At that point, for her own safety, she left our bedside empty and cold after 41 years. That was the moment when my spirit died. My very best friend, my other, better half, has gone for good. It may seem a bit hyperbolic to say that my life ended that day, but ask any widow or widower who had a lengthy, close relationship with their spouse and they may tell you the same thing.
In short, while my body continues to carry on, life for me now is pretty much just going through the motions. It takes a great deal of effort just to get up and face the day, knowing that at some point the grief monster will get its pound of flesh out of me. As the psalmist says, tears are my daily bread.
I'm not asking for your pity here; our loved ones die. I'm requesting thoughtful self-awareness, an audacious thing to demand of anyone. Due to the intense grief, pain and loneliness that her condition causes me, I try my best to stay occupied and avoid it for as long as possible, that is, until someone who knows and genuinely cares about my wife asks the inevitable question: "How is Amy?" I try to restrain myself by giving a pat answer, but the very asking plummets me instantly into the whirlpool of grief I try so hard to keep at bay from taking me under, and I find myself feeling peeved. What do they expect me to say? What do they expect to hear? "Miracle of miracles, she's talking again! She still knows my name!" Don't they know there's no coming back from this path?
"How is ..." I have come to realize is a horribly inappropriate question for someone facing down stage four renal cancer, a person whose house has just burned to the ground, or is well along the way on the "ride into the sunset." But the asking of the question — again, with the best of intentions — always stings and tends to make me a bit peevish in my response. I've tried a variety of them: "Well, she has Alzheimer's disease" (an attempt to state the obvious). "She's still alive, physically anyway" (an attempt to state that, no, the problem isn't that she's broken her leg). Unfortunately, the pain the question causes has made me a little more blunt in my answer: "How is my precious wife? She's dying a slow, brutal, uncompromising, horrifying death, taking all who love her down with it." Is that what you really want to hear — the truth?
The root of the problem for me lies in our habit of asking the question more as a throwaway part of a greeting. It's always a pertinent question to ask even if we waste it in the modicum of social propriety. I do this myself out of habit. "How are you, how's it going?" when all I really need say is hello. So the answer also becomes throwaway with the usual, but often false, response of "Good! Great!" and now we can move beyond the pleasantries. My wife's condition has come to reinforce this thought. So what's a viable alternative?
My friend on the river walk, Ellen, is a retired educator and that may have given her the skills to intuit that which remains unsaid. As she began to ask me the question, she barely got the "How's" out when she snapped her mouth shut. She paused before she spoke again, not with a question but a statement: "Matt, I walk with you and Amy in your pain. I'm always there when you need."
I was absolutely floored. At last, someone got it! She alone (thus far) has taken the road — my road — not taken. She intuited the pain her question would cause and redirected her kind intention through a statement instead of the inevitable, ubiquitous phrase that no one really cares about answering honestly. She said what she really, consciously wanted to express, friendship that joins me in my perpetual war against what Winston Churchill referred to as "the old black dog."
As many of Ellen's friends know her to be the gracious angel that she is, she remains my sole example to the alternative, normal, well-intentioned but cruel question — asking someone who may be in dire straits a throwaway but serious question as part of a casual greeting.
In closing, I would like to suggest a few things. First off, I'm trying to train myself into not asking how someone "is doing" when all I really want to say is exactly all I should say, "It's good to be in your company." Ellen remains my model in this regard and I think it's a good habit to cultivate, an opportunity to bless rather than curiously inquire. Make a statement as your greeting, not a question. Finally, try your best to intuit where someone might be in their journey before you ask a question that could cause them unnecessary pain and resentment.
Give thanks for educators and be as self-aware as possible. It will be a help to those who may, unbeknownst to you, be in a world of hurt.
The Rev. Dr. Matt Henry is a retired American Baptist/United Methodist pastor, who pastored the Pendleton First United Church and now joyfully makes "hippie food" for the houseless at the Warming Station.
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InSight Launching to Mars
An artist's rendering of a rocket launching with the InSight spacecraft in May.
NASA's InSight retracted its robotic arm on Oct. 3, 2020, revealing where the spike-like "mole" is trying to burrow into Mars.
InSight's Arm Pulls Back, Revealing the Mole
One of the MarCO CubeSats inside a cleanroom at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, before being placed into its deployment box.
MarCO and Dispenser
Get your boarding pass to fly your name on the next mission to Mars
Get Your Boarding Pass
While in the landed configuration for the last time before arriving on Mars, NASA's InSight lander was commanded to deploy its solar arrays to test and verify the exact process that it will use on ...
InSight Lander Solar Array Test
In this February 2015 scene from a clean room at Lockheed Martin Space Systems, Denver, specialists are building the heat shield to protect NASA's InSight spacecraft when it is speeding through the...
Heat Shield Construction for NASA's InSight Mission
This animation depicts a flyover of a meteoroid impact crater on Mars that's surrounded by boulder-size chunks of ice. The animation was created using data from the High-Resolution Imaging Science ...
Flyover of Mars Impact Using HiRISE Data (Animation)
So, you want to study Mars with a lander or rover - but where exactly do you send it? Learn how scientists and engineers tackle this question in this 60-second video from NASA's Jet Propulsion Labo...
Mars in a Minute: How Do You Choose a Landing Site?
A fish-eye view of NASA's InSight lander deploying its first instrument onto the surface of Mars, taken by the spacecraft's Instrument Context Camera (ICC) on Dec. 19, 2018.
InSight Seismometer in Motion
Spacecraft specialists in a clean room at Lockheed Martin Space Systems, Denver, are working on NASA's InSight spacecraft in this January 2015 scene from the mission's assembly and testing phase.
InSight Cruise Stage and Lander in Assembly
This is an illustration showing a simulated view of NASA's InSight lander about to land on the surface of Mars. This view shows the underside of the spacecraft.
InSight Moments Away From Landing, Underside View (Illustration)
NASA's two MarCO CubeSats will be flying past Mars in September 2016 just as NASA's next Mars lander, InSight, is descending through the Martian atmosphere and landing on the surface.
Interplanetary CubeSat for Technology Demonstration at Mars
InSight's heat probe, called the Heat and Physical Properties Package (HP3).
HP3 Being Tested in Germany
NASA held a media teleconference on the InSight lander and its recordings of wind vibrations on Mars.
NASA's InSight 'Hears' the Sound of Mars
An artist's rendition of how a rocky planet forms.
A Rocky Planet Forms
This test image from an engineering model of NASA's InSight lander shows part of the lander's robotic arm and the simulated Martian ground at a testbed at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasade...
Test Raw Image of Robotic Arm in InSight Testbed
The robotic arm on NASA's Mars InSight lander moves in place over the Heat Flow and Physical Properties Package (HP3) and opens the fingers of its grapple in this series of images from June 1, 2019.
Getting Ready to Help InSight's Heat Probe
The "mole," a heat probe that traveled to Mars aboard NASA's InSight lander, as it looked after hammering on Jan. 9, 2021, the 754th Martian day, or sol, of the mission. After trying since Feb. 28,...
InSight's 'Mole' Comes to Rest
Seasons change even on Mars and NASA's fleet of explorers are helping scientists learn more about the effects on the Red Planet.
Mars Report: How's the Weather on Mars?
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NASA's InSight spacecraft is currently cruising to Mars. Yesterday, it performed its first course correction guiding it to the Red Planet.
InSight Is on Its Way to Mars
NASA's InSight spacecraft and its recently deployed Wind and Thermal Shield were imaged on Feb. 4 by the HiRISE camera aboard NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter.
InSight Seismometer's Wind and Thermal Shield Seen from Space
Engineers for NASA's MarCO technology demonstration display a full-scale mechanical mock-up of the small craft in development as part of NASA's next mission to Mars.
Model of Mars-Bound MarCO CubeSat
NASA's Mars InSight lander lifts off from Vandenberg Air Force Base in Central California on May 5, 2018. Also on the Atlas V 401 rocket provided by United Launch Alliance is a technology demonstra...
InSight Lifts Off
This collage shows three other meteoroid impacts that were detected by the seismometer on NASA's InSight lander and captured by the agency's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter using its HiRISE camera.
Mars Crater Collage


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Q: Should I write "I have been teamed up" or "I had been teamed up" I want to write a past perfect tense sentence with a word "teamed up". Should I write

I have been teamed up

OR

I had been teamed up.

A: The past perfect tense for your sentence is

I HAD been teamed up.

The other sentence

I HAVE been teamed up.

becomes present perfect.

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Blue Jackets Killing It on the Penalty Kill
By Mark Scheig February 6th, 2019
That is the number of power play goals allowed by the Columbus Blue Jackets since the start of calendar year 2019. Remember the days when they were among the worst in this statistic in the NHL? Yeah, I don't remember either.
What a dramatic turn around this is for a team that struggled mightily with both special teams units. Usually when you are among the worst for a long stretch, it stays consistent throughout the season. Not with these Blue Jackets. Not the way they approach killing a penalty.
Just watch them on tape. They are aggressive and are not afraid to attack you, no matter who you are. Look no further than what happened on Tuesday night in Denver.
The Avalanche could not solve the Blue Jackets power play. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
The Blue Jackets held one of the best power plays in the NHL in the Colorado Avalanche to no goals in four opportunities. The real statement was in the third period when the Avalanche had two power plays but only mustered five total shots on goal for the period.
Second chances were almost non-existent. Penalty killers played their position extremely well and knew when to attack the puck carrier. When the puck got on the stick of a Blue Jackets' player, they were able to effectively clear the puck. It was a clinic on how to kill a penalty in today's NHL.
So what is the secret to their success? How were they able to turn this around in such a way that it went from a clear weakness to a clear strength? I posed that very question to Seth Jones, Boone Jenner and Alexander Wennberg. Even John Tortorella had a little something to say about it too. Let's dive in.
Seth Jones
"I think we've always known we've had it (the personnel, ability) here", Jones said. "It's just a matter of playing together. If everyone is pulling on that rope, doing their job out there, it's a lot easier. It seems like you have the same amount of players out there (as the opposition). We try to communicate as that's important. We block shots every game that matter. And obviously the goaltending as that's the most important part of it. To know that you're going to go out there and do a job and your teammates know you're going to do a job, it stresses how important our job is on every kill."
Seth Jones says success on the penalty kill came once everyone started playing together. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/NHLI via Getty Images)
Boone Jenner
"I think we just kept working at it", Jenner said to me Tuesday. "We knew we had the personnel. We kept working, talking to each other. We went through a lot of video and meetings just trying to sort it out and play to our strengths. I think once we started doing that, reading off of one another, that's when I think we can really strive in it. And we really took it upon ourselves to make it a big part of our game. It gives your team juice and life. I think it's something we take pride in."
Alexander Wennberg
"I think we play (the kill) the same kind of way every time", Wennberg told me. "No matter who you play against, we are a really good unit right here. You try to stay aggressive no matter who's out there."
John Tortorella
"Been really aggressive. Had some good sticks tonight (in Colorado). Had some good anticipation as far as trying to break up plays. That's a tough group (the Avalanche) to slow down especially their first group on the power play. That's the key part of the game to keep us in it until we got our legs going."
The Blue Jackets will enter Thursday having the fifth best penalty kill in the NHL after allowing just one goal this calendar year to date. As it turns out, they play a team in the Arizona Coyotes who have the best penalty killing unit in the NHL.
Confidence is contagious. Once they started going games without allowing a power play goal, you could just see them be more aggressive in all facets of the kill whether it was on the fore check or attacking the puck carrier.
The key now is to keep the good times rolling. It also helps that they are among the league leaders in fewest minors taken. So they aren't shorthanded often. And even when they are, they don't allow much. As Jenner said earlier, it gives them life in other phases of their game.
The Blue Jackets have been on the wrong side of special teams in recent playoff appearances. Perhaps we are starting to see a shift in that. We'll see if this keeps up. But for now, these Jackets are among the NHL's best when shorthanded and that's nothing to sneeze at.
4 Predators Takeaways From First Week: Penalty Kill, Goaltending & More


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It's our music special. As well as The 1975 (whose fans were currently melting our social media channels) we have John Lydon with his vinegary and amusing fury at the state of all things from politics to the Great British Bake Off. We have veteran Petula Clarke delivering her Letter To My Younger Self, we have Andreya Triana, a rising star who will take to the stage at our big Birthday bash. We also have the magnificent Kronos Quartet talking about music and place and we look at how investments in great projects like those Big Issue Invest have backed can help kids be more Skepta.


Many years ago I joined a Weight Watchers program through my work. What I liked about it was the group experience of placing a focus on eating better. Here's what I didn't like: public weigh-ins(there were 3 women in my group who were extremely overweight and they were embarrassed; counting points (it felt very one size fits all); regular up-selling of WW products and pressure to become a lifelong member (why would I need to be a lifelong member if their program taught me how to eat well?) . It was my only experience with WW and I did not become a lifelong member.
I wish I could tell you how many women have told me about their experiences with medically-referred supervised weight loss programs that led to rapid weight loss, or worse. One woman lost 100 pounds on a medically supervised hospital based weight loss program that consisted of a liquid diet. She not only lost her weight; she lost her gall bladder. Oh, and within a short period of time those lost 100 pounds reappeared.
Another woman was given a medically supervised diet that restricted her to 500 calories a day for three months. She gained 7 pounds during the three months. Clearly radical dietary techniques didn't work for these women.
talking about food constantly - what to eat, what foods will be at the party, etc.
What I've described are the behavioral aspects of obesity and overweight that I have observed. Then there is the issue of what to eat. Nutrition has become over analyzed and deconstructed by science, the food industry and the media. Focus on healthy eating has spawned an industry of food products that supposedly are healthy, and they may be, but they may also include many unnecessary and potentially harmful ingredients.
Forget all the science and hype on the latest health foods if they are packaged in any way. I stood behind a couple checking out of Whole Foods recently and counted over 20 protein/energy bars in their shopping cart, each one costing over $2.00. It may be a convenient way to get some protein, but it's not without many additional ingredients that hold the bar together and preserve its contents. One would do much better nutritionally by making small packs of almonds at home. It would save quite a bit of money as well.
If you keep it very simple and eat clean foods in their original form, like fresh vegetables, fruit, nuts, beans and legumes, you will get the nutrients you need to keep you from feeling hungry and the weight will begin to come off. Not feeling hungry is key to weight loss which is why diets fail so often. Hunger happens for various reasons; lack of nutrients, not enough quality food, and behavioral aspects. If you are able to get the physiological triggers for hunger settled down, i.e., having adequate nutrients, then you can begin to work on the behavioral side of things.
Perhaps you read this post and totally get it. But then you say, wait, I know how to buy these foods, but I have no idea how to prepare them and make them taste good. If you find yourself in this position, I can help you with some very simple cooking techniques. Contact me for support.


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BY Samantha De Leon
From the October 2021 issue
Uncover, Discover & Explore
Minnesota travel writer shares autumn daytrip ideas.
rachel nadeau, kristen glazer
When autumn's cooler temperatures roll in, the gorgeous fall weather creates a perfect setting for getting outdoors to enjoy the change in season. What's a better way to welcome fall exploring a bit of greater Minnesota and all it has to offer. Kristen Glazer, a Minnesota-based travel writer who loves exploring Minnesota, shares her insights and adventures from a few hidden gems around the state, places that offer a combination of site seeing and unique small-town charm, and serve as charming getaways in right in our home state.
Just about 50 miles south of Minneapolis, Montgomery is a small town nestled among some of the richest farmlands in the state. During the fall, Glazer says this town has so much to offer with its small-town charm. "I love Montgomery because I feel like it's the definition of a hidden gem," Glazer says. She's found that a lot of people don't know about it or if they've heard of it, they don't know what you can do there; Glazer has you covered. The number one best fall activity is to go to the Montgomery Orchard. Glazer says you can pick homegrown apples, taste fresh apple cider made on-site and enjoy eats from a local food truck. The orchard also has a kid-friendly corn maze where you can discover different treasures with a map. She says one of the coolest things about this orchard is the married couple that started it, planted the trees back in 1999. Glazer says this apple orchard is a fun, fall time activity for the whole family.
A local Montgomery favorite is Franke's Bakery, a traditional Czech bakery that has been around since 1914. Having talked with the business owners, Glazer says it's being run by a brother and sister duo who are third-generation family members. The brother, Bob Franke works in the bakery and his sister, Jean works in the front-of-house. Glazer says the bakery has treats like cookies, breads and doughnuts, but it's best known for its kolacky—a Czech fruit-filled roll that comes in several flavor varieties. This treat takes center stage at the town's annual Kolacky Days Festival—one of Minnesota's oldest festivals--held every year at the end of July. "I love to go around to these businesses and talk with the owners and get to know the history and the people who live in these towns," Glazer says. Glazer also recommends is Pizzeria 201, located directly across the street from the bakery in Montgomery. Known for its wood fired pizzas, this family-owned business partners with the apple orchard during the fall with a food truck.
Montgomery also has a brewery located right downtown by the bakery and pizzeria called Montgomery Brewery. Glazer says it's a smaller brewery that's inside a 130-year-old building with charming, exposed brick and rustic interior decor. Another popular destination is the town's painted mural where Glazer says she and other tourists have taken photos in front of.
Home to world-famous boots, Red Wing has historic sites and an abundance of outdoor activities. When you're making plans to stay in Red Wing, Glazer says the historic St. James Hotel is the best place. The building was built in 1875 and the bottom level has several shops and restaurants open to the public and also has a rooftop bar that overlooks the Mississippi River. "Even if you're not staying the night, you can still walk through the shops and enjoy the building," Glazer says. She describes the old building as having gorgeous architecture and brick exteriors with ornate stained-glass windows throughout.
As far as activities go, this city has you covered. Glazer first recommends hiking through Barn Bluff, along the Mississippi River. She says the history is interesting because the bluff is considered sacred by the Dakota tribe due to its many burial mounds. When you hike up to the top of the bluff, Glazer says there's this incredible view in every direction. In the fall, the river and changing colors of the leaves are a sight to see. "It's gorgeous because you can see it's so expansive and see pretty far into the distance," Glazer says. There's a riverfront park called Levee Park that consists of trails, large trees, benches and spectacular views of the Mississippi River. "I recommend having a picnic up there; you can either bring your own food or grab something from in town," Glazer says. The main street area has a lot of places you can grab a bite to eat or a coffee.
If you're from Minnesota, you've probably seen the Red Wing logo. Glazer says Red Wing Pottery is very popular in this town. The Pottery Museum of Red Wing has over 6,000 vintage pieces of artisan-crafted pottery with some pieces dating back to the 1800s. The museum is free and people can see pieces that include stoneware, dinnerware and folk art that has been entirely donated. Another close-by attraction is the Red Wing Brewery known for its pizzas and calzones. If you prefer wine, there's also a local winery called Falconer Vineyards only a 10-minute drive from downtown.
If you're feeling like you want to do some shopping, there's a quirky store called Uffda Shop, that sells authentic Scandinavian gifts and goodies. "It's a store that every visitor should check out," Glazer says.
There is so much to do in this little town of fewer than 1,000 residents. When Glazer visited, she stayed at the Wannigan Point Cabins. Located just outside downtown, there are five little cabins in a row surrounded by nothing but nature. Each cabin is a little different, but all have an outdoor grill and chairs on an outdoor deck. When you're ready to explore beyond the cabin, Glazer suggests several places and activities around town.
Glazer says going to the Interstate State Park is a must. It's a state park along the St. Croix River that is "gorgeous." They're a few different paths that go deep into the woods and over to the sandstone cliffs. It's a popular place for those who like to rock climb because of the cliffs. "With the river moving fast through this area, it's just really beautiful," Glazer says. Visitors can enjoy a riverboat rides with Taylors Falls Scenic Boat Tour that's been serving sightseers since 1906. Open seven days a week, daily excursions are either 45 or 80 minutes with a tour guide pointing out unique rock formations and
local history.
For restaurants and shops, Glazer says there's a whole lot of quirky in this town. There's a seasonal restaurant called The Drive-In Restaurant that has been around since 1956. It's a 1950s style drive-in that includes carhops, poodle skirts and nostalgic music. From burgers to root beer floats, you can enjoy the food right from your car. Another good food option is Juneberry Café that started in 2017 by a Minneapolis native. Glazer says the restaurant focuses on local, sustainable food with organic ingredients and is a great grab-and-go kind of place. She notes that a lot of people stop there because the state park is right across the street, so it's perfect for packing some bites and then heading over to the park for a day of hiking and a picnic.
"There's a lot of quirky here, which is one of the reasons why I really like this area," Glazer says Franconia Sculpture Park is the epitome of quirky. This free outdoor museum is under 10 minutes away from Taylors Falls and has 50 acres of rotating outdoor art installations. Glazer says there are usually about 120 sculptures and some of them are done by well-known as well as emerging artists. Aside from being a big playground for the arts, Glazer says, Franconia Sculpture Park is a great place for kids to run around and touch the art. "I love it because it's weird, funky and free. So, it can't get better than that combo," Glazer says. "There's so much to do in Taylors Falls."
As a bonus destination for those willing to drive a bit farther, Duluth is one of Minnesota's many amazing getaway spots. Glazer says her favorite thing to do in this city is to visit the Glensheen Mansion, perched on the shore of Lake Superior. Built-in the early 1900s with 39 rooms, 10 bathrooms and 15 fireplaces, it was home to the Congdon family for many years. The mansion has a rich history and Glazer says that's part of the reason why she loves this place. "I was just so blown away by the history of the family and of course, the house itself," Glazer says. Another unique place to check out is Vikre Distillery. It's right next to the Duluth Aerial Lift Bridge. Glazer says that in winter, the distillery sets up an outdoor patio with fire pits, heated benches and hot cocktails to keep you warm and toasty. It's a family-owned business but it's right in the heart of town, "it's a really cool place and great location."
For more travel stories and resources, visit Glazer's website:
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@expeditionkristen
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After medical school and eight additional years of surgical training, Dr. Jeffrey Donaldson is ready to start his first practice. In plastic surgery. One of the specialties suffering most acutely from the nation's anemic discretionary spending.
Now completing a fellowship in plastic surgery of the eye in Atlanta, the Upper Arlington native plans to open a Columbus-area office in February. That would have sounded great last winter, when trade groups were reporting yet another blockbuster year for cosmetic procedures in a largely cash-only business that lacks the hassles of insurance reimbursements.
This year, surgeons are seeing a decline in elective cosmetic procedures as patients opt for just a tummy tuck instead of adding breast augmentation, or choose Botox over a face-lift. Eye surgeons, meanwhile, are reporting a decline in laser vision correction, another procedure not usually covered by insurance.
Donaldson's game plan will be to rely at first on insured procedures, such as reconstructive surgery following cancer or an accident. Many new plastic surgeons start out that way and gradually build the cosmetic side of the practice through word of mouth, he said. Donaldson hopes to be no different, but – mindful of the economy – he won't try to build too fast.
According to a survey by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, three of five doctors have seen a decline in cosmetic procedures this year. The survey said the Midwest is the least-affected region, which may explain why Donaldson is willing to dive into the market and established practices say they're doing fine.
"It is absolutely being seen locally. (But) my situation is a little different," said Dr. Stephen Smith, a facial plastic surgeon who joined Ohio State University this year with a goal of emphasizing cosmetic procedures alongside reconstructive work.
Smith said the declines are more often at practices that were already at capacity and not accepting new patients. Since his practice is new, he's seeing some growth.
Consumers logging into Realself.com, a Web site dedicated to cosmetic procedures, are spending more time researching and are looking more often into less-invasive options, said CEO Tom Seery.
"Certainly there's been a substantial shift in consumer demand," he said.
Even surgeries covered by insurance are affected because patients are losing coverage or face higher co-payments, Smith said. Patients have expressed economic concerns during consultations, he said.
"I tell them I'm not going anywhere. This isn't something that has to be done today," he said.
The Columbus Institute of Plastic Surgery has steady volume, in part because Dr. Bivik Shah operates in his own surgery center, which has lower facility costs than a hospital, said practice administrator Mary Beth Smith. It's unclear what growth would have been without the economic crisis, she said.
Columbus Aesthetic and Plastic Surgery is on track for at least 15 percent growth this year, practice member Dr. John Wakelin said. Patients at times are opting for one procedure instead of two, he said, but the downturn hasn't hurt.
"My revenue is up significantly from last year," said Dr. Carol Clinton of Timeless Skin Solutions LLC in Dublin.
Clinton isn't a surgeon and specializes in surface skin treatments such as injections and lasers, which more people are choosing. In the down economy, established patients are stretching time between treatments by a few weeks, she said.
The downturn in vision correction surgery is seen most starkly in the results for publicly traded LCA-Vision Inc. The Cincinnati-based chain, which operates a LasikPlus Vision Center at Easton, saw a 50 percent drop in revenue to $37 million in the third quarter, resulting in a $5 million loss. Through the first nine months, procedures are down 37 percent.
"Interest in elective procedures, especially things like lasik, have always trended along the line of the consumer confidence index," said Dr. Curtin Kelley, director of refractive surgery for Arena Eye Surgeons in Columbus.
Kelley's lasik volume is down about 15 percent from last year, he said, but overall business is doing fine. Several patients are migrating to implantable lenses, which can be more expensive.


Rachel hails from Richmond and lives with her spouse in Lynchburg, VA. She loves seeing Jesus transform the lives of students, through leaders being intentional to create environments where they can experience Jesus! The energy and tension that makes youth ministry hard is also the reason the students are going to change the world!
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With each passing year, we learn more about the inherent potential in computing technology. Moore's Law tells us that computing power doubles every two years. Just take a look at how fast your smartphone is in 2013 compared to just a few years ago, if you have any doubt that this trend will continue. While we aren't at the level of The Jetsons quite yet, it's worth thinking about how such advances in technology could be applied to the call center applications that we use every day. Let's take a look at some of the pros and cons that could come along with the use of computer-generated scripting.
Every call center manager is on the hunt for ways that their teams can work more efficiently, as well as make sure that every worker is being correctly utilized. One of the biggest reasons why live agent and telephone service is still very popular is that automated services tend not to ask the right questions or give the right answers. But with the potential of computer-generated scripting, all of that could change. With the latter, a human agent would be able to toggle between numerous calls, choosing a pre-approved script that a life-like, computerized voice would convey. More customers would get more help, with the end result or goal being less frustration.
It's difficult to anticipate the ways in which customers could be put off by a life-like, computerized voice. It would be important to test out different ideas before implementing them. Sometimes, such an initiative can be enacted and, only when it's too late, does the call center realize how many customers have felt alienated by the experience. The true downside to computer-generated scripting in the call center is rushing to implement the technology too fast without prior testing and trials.
It's a lot to think about, and as we move forward in the world of computerized technology, it's exciting to think how such advances will positively impact call center applications in the future.


LAS VEGAS–I'm here for the last time this year, I think, to moderate a panel at Tech.Co's Celebrate conference. It only seems fitting that I booked my flights to CES 2016 on the flight into Vegas this afternoon.
Washington's news radio station quizzed me about Google's introduction of the Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P phones (the former is looking like my next phone), Android 6.0 Marshmallow and Pixel C convertible tablet.
I was having a hard time coming with some kind of illustration for this reaction to Google's news when I remembered staging a similar shot for a Discovery News post (which, of course, I can't find now) exploring a comparable imitate-and-improve dynamic between Apple and Microsoft.
I wrote an extra column for Yahoo about the shift to "EMV" credit cards and what it will and won't do to stop the next account compromise.
I know that Photos is supposed to replace iPhoto, but I'm still not sure that I'm ready to make that transition.
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Talkin' Nerdy: What the What, X-Men: Evolution?!? | TWINSANITY!
Talkin' Nerdy: What the What, X-Men: Evolution?!?
Today Talkin' Nerdy probes X-Men: Evolution.
For the uninformed, X-Men: Evolution was a Canadian-American animated television series about the Marvel Comics superhero team X-Men, which originally ran on Kids' WB! from November 4, 2000 to October 25, 2003. XME's major selling point was that in this incarnation, many of the characters were teenagers rather than adults.
That's not so unusual, after all, the original X-Men were teenagers.
Also, the main X-Men attended Bayville High, where they interacted with 'normal' kids and teachers.
So it was basically X-Men Meets Saved by the Bell.
Since the principal characters were teenagers, the show quickly became a favorite among fangirl shippers.
…But the high school setting just never gelled with me, largely because I've never been big on high school based stuff in general. As a kid I hated, Hated, HATED school, so the last thing I wanted to see when I turned on the tube was a show about kids attending school. Basically I agree with the Blockbuster Buster about X-Men: Evolution: it was an OK show, though you had to slog through a ton of high school BS.
However, even Evolution's biggest fans and most staunchest admirers have to admit that there's a HUGE, GAPING HOLE in the show's premise.
Namely, the main kids on the show attended Bayville High (a public school) in this series, yet they still lived at the Xavier Academy for Gifted Youngsters. Let me repeat that: they went to a public school while living at a private school. They attended one school while living at another.
Yeah, I got that. Great. Sure. OK.
On this show, the existence of mutants was kept tightly under wraps. The general public didn't even know about mutants until they were publicly outed in season 3, so what did Joe and Jane Average think these kids were doing at the Academy while they were concurrently attending public school? These kids had non-mutant friends; didn't any of them ever ask one of them, "Say, you go to school here and you live at that other school. So you're in 2 schools? What's up with that?" What did Xavier's staff and backers tell the public about the Academy? That it was a day camp? Chess club? A campus for LARPing?
Or did everybody just think the X-Teens were in a cult?
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I tried getting into this show when Cartoon Network started airing it (I didn't watch the Kids' WB! run). It was decent, but I found it too angsty. I didn't watch past the first season.
Yeah, that's an issue I have with X-Men in general, not just this show, but all of this franchise's various shows and movies: they take themselves too dang seriously and they're all so gloomy. As a geek who's never really fit in anywhere, I like the idea of people who are born 'different' finding a place where they fit in, but why so serious all the time? Why not just have wacky antics and fun in the big high-tech mansion instead of saving the world and protecting racist douche-nozzles who hate and fear them nonstop? If Marvel made an X-Men show like the former scenario I described, I'd watch the heck outta that. The Super Hero Squad Show's version of the Muties remains my favorite take on the franchise to this day.


A major funding cut to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) took effect November 1, 2013, impacting 1.8 million Pennsylvanians. SNAP, formerly known as food stamps, is our nation's first line of defense against hunger and a powerful tool to help keep families out of poverty. Benefits are modest, offering many Pennsylvania families a crucial bridge in this slow economic recovery.
Below is a map of Pennsylvania detailing county by county how many people, households, and children are impacted by the cut to SNAP. Hover your mouse over the name of each county for more details or download this table listing county impacts.


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