Educational Mini Poster: Quelle heure est-il? Soon you will be able to give the answer in your best French accent with this fun packed poster to teach you how to tell the time in French. Wow your friends with your French knowledge after you have completed the brilliant exercises on this glossy poster. Start by drawing the hands on the clock and then filling in the hour in the box in French, you can then follow this the whole way around and get to grips with the French language. Time's of the day are also included, such as "le matin" meaning the morning and "le soir" for the evening. Have fun as you learn with this stunning poster that will have you speaking fluent French around the clock in no time!
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Why a Portable Jump Starter?
When your car battery is near the end of its life, you need the best portable jump starter and air compressor to keep you going. Air compressor, you said? Modern jump starters come equipped with air compressors, and they are great tools to have when you get a flat tire or when you want a quick engine bay cleaning.
We've all been there: We get out of the car, close the door, and press the lock button on the key, but nothing happens. We manually unlock the car, get in, turn the key, and the engine won't roar. The battery is dead. Of course, there's not a soul in sight, and the jumper cables won't do any good. It's time to call one of our friends or family members to rescue us. Avoid the inconvenience and embarrassment with one of the best jump starters on our list.
It's all DIY: Once you have a jump starter, you don't have to ask for help and waste the time of someone else. The big and obvious advantage here is that you don't need to search the parking lot to find a host vehicle when using booster cables. You're sometimes in a more remote place or say it's late at night. You'd have to make a phone call in that case and bother someone to save you from your stupid mistake. No one likes it.
Avoid risks: You have to connect the battery of your car to another with jumper cables. This is not only more dangerous for operators trying to jump the dead battery, but there is also an added risk that the costly electronic components of one or both vehicles will be damaged. This notion is especially true for new vehicles, as the inherent risk continues to increase. During the jumping process, voltage spikes or other anomalies can damage sensitive electrical and electronic components. On the other hand, a portable jump starter is usually not powerful enough to damage the jumped vehicle.
Convenience: The parking of the disabled vehicle is no longer a matter of concern. Either you need long booster cables or find a way to get the other vehicle facing the disabled vehicle's front hood. If you can't do either, you'd be lucky. A portable jump starter allows you to jump your car in the most remote areas (yes, we're looking at you owners of jeeps!).
I've recently noticed that many of my friends opt for this type of jump starter, but very few actually understand how things work behind the curtains or don't want to find out. Since you've gotten so far, I'd like to share the difference between peak amps and (cold) cranking amps, as these two terms are often tossed around, but nobody really minds explaining the difference. Basically, the following aspects are described. As you can see in the first part of our article, amps represent the mathematical number of electrical power that any device can supply, not just jump starters.
Here we've created a list of the best portable jump starters and air compressors to help you pick what's right for you.
●	Some users complain that the built-in compressor could be better.
First and foremost, a good jump starter needs the power to run your engine when needed. The 1700 amp Jump-N-Carry JNCAIR 1700 has the juice to jump a car a lot before it has to be recharged. The built-in automatic charger also makes it easy to keep the battery ready when it comes to jumping your car without someone else's assistance. No ET phone home here!
The Profromer battery technology from Jump-N-Carry is designed to keep the battery running at maximum efficiency during the long life of the jumper. High power output can wear a battery over time, extending the life of the battery. If you need range, this jumper is also perfect. If you need the extra distance, extra-long 68 "power cables and a 12" coiled air hose for the compressor will extend far.
Jump starts with a smaller power output, which often extends the battery life of the starter while providing sufficient juice for most cars. Stanley's J5C09 provides up to 1,000 amps for small cars, ATVs, trucks, RVs and tractors. A small battery and frame also mean a lower power output. Use less trunk space for your emergency kit and have peace of mind if there is ever a problem. More space for a grocery runs!
A 120-PSI air compressor is also included in the multi-use portable jump starter, so you can fill up your inflated tires. Plus, it comes with a USB port, so your mobile devices can be charged. If you're in the dark pitch, the portable jump starter has an ultra-bright LED swivel light of 270 degrees, so you can shine light where you need it. In addition, the J5C09 has a reverse polarity alarm to alert you if you have an incorrect connection to your car.
In addition to the 120 PSI air compressor included, this jumper also charges 12-volt and USB outlets double duty to recharge other personal electronics such as tablets and smartphones. This feature gives you extra power in emergencies that don't necessarily threaten the start-up up ability of your car.
The Suaoki 600A has much to offer for a highly reliable budget option. The 18000 mAh battery can start a typical 6L engine twenty-two times with one charge. This device also works as an emergency light and power bank for your personal electronics in addition to being a portable jump starter and air compressor.
Unlike similar devices with USB outlets for small recharging, this device is smarter in order to detect the type of device you are plugging in automatically. This quality allows it to adapt more efficiently to the device's specific recharge rate.
If you are concerned about the beginner being dinged along the way, the portable EVA case should ease your fears. The molded exterior is sufficiently large to carry the starter, without taking up much space in the car or trunk.
The JFEGWO is another good budget option to save you in a pinch. If you want a little more from the air compressor, this one is particularly suitable. The integrated air station is powerful enough in just seven minutes to inflate a standard car tire. Better still, the compressor comes with three different needles to fill other items such as sports equipment, balloons, and even inflatable watercraft. Your wife will thank you before all those kiddos' parties!
Besides starting your engine and recharging your personal electronics, the EGWO is also equipped with a safety eye. A smart jump cable chip can detect the short circuit, overheat, discharge or otherwise damage the battery or the car automatically.
It's nice to have something that does everything sometimes. While high-capacity jump starters are at the high end in terms of price, they usually have a plethora of features that make it worth the investment.
The Professional Power Station DeWalt DXAEPS2 is no exception. The output of 2800 watts is suitable for larger motors and jumping tasks. This also includes a 1000-watt power inverter to provide a constant power supply to the dual 3.1 USB outlets or other devices that are directly connected to the battery.
This starter doesn't skimp on the air compressor. The air compressor 120 PSI can handle larger objects such as heavy duty tires, air mattresses and large sports equipment. In combination with a multifunctional LCD screen, the power and air compressor settings can be monitored and controlled in real time. Tick tock, you don't stop!
Mid range jump starters are ideal for compact cars, jet skis, motorcycles, and other smaller vehicles with a premium space. The Bolt Power G06C is smaller in size and has a compact, slim profile, which makes it easy to slip into any available nook or cranny. The 80 PSI compressor continues this small presence with sufficient power to inflate a compact vehicle with four tires.
The 16,500 power bank has sufficient capacity to recharge a number of small devices before recharging for smaller devices. The voltage you use from the 12V/16V/19V DC outlet is controlled by a built-in key switch. Which devices can you charge if you don't have a USB outlet? The included 7-in-1 laptop adapter works with a variety of popular brands, so you don't have to fight for extra cords.
Small is still strong. The StanleyPPRH5 Professional Power Station is equipped with a 1,000 amp battery to start most standard and compact cars, but that's not everything. In addition to the standard jumper and 120 PSI air compressor, this power station provides you with a great personal charger.
Although most of the options on this list include a few USB outlets to power most tablets and smartphones, the PPRH5 gives you more outlets for more charging options. The starter also features both DC and AC charging outlets in addition to the standard USB port. The typical 12V DC outlet is compatible with most personal devices from outside the USB. The 120V AC outlet provides the same power output for a couple of hours as a wall outlet from home. In essence, this is the charger you need to select when you must be within reach.
Only one type of jump starter will continue to run even if the battery is dry: the trusty old hand crank. A hand-operated starter such as the Rally Portable8-in-1 Power Source ensures that a standard 12-volt battery can be started anytime, anywhere you need. With the standard 12V DC adapter or on-board pull handle generator, the starter can be recharged.
This one also includes one of the most powerful air compressors on this list, along with the hand-operated starter. At 260 PSI, you can store more air for larger tires or longer uses under higher pressure. The air compressor runs off the same battery as the starter, so that when the battery runs out, you can use the onboard pull handle to provide consistent power.
The Jump-N-Carry JNC660 is the market's best-designed jump starter. Its sleek design features a robust and professional heavy duty case. It's also one of the only portable jump-starters on the list with a handle. It offers 1,700 peak amps and 425 cranking applications and features extra-long, 46-inch heavy-duty #2 AWG cables, which are more than sufficient without setting the unit on your car engine. It is equipped with a replaceable PROFORMER battery that is specifically designed to perform a jump-start application, ensuring that each attempt gives your vehicle sufficient power. Feel like a superhero with this baby!
The JNC660 has lights on its front side to show its built-in automatic refill, so you'll know when it's fully juiced. The unit also has a voltmeter dial to check the battery status by pressing a button. In addition to jump-starts, it includes a power output of 12 volts with an automatic circuit prevention system that can power a number of your accessories. Although it is one of the heaviest portable jumpers on the list, weighing 18 pounds and measuring 16.3 x 14.1x 5.1 inches, it has a 30-day guarantee.
You immediately know that this jump starter is on the more professional / heavy duty side of things with 18 lbs. and dimensions 16.3 x 14.1x 5.1 inches. It comes with 44′′ long #2 AWG cables, making it easy to reach even more inconveniently placed car batteries and ensuring maximum power supply. It is a great jump starter for tow truck drivers, fleet managers, and can jump most of the usual vehicles and some (tractors, diesels, etc.) with its capacity. It's not one you'd carry a lot, but it's not for that. The output of 12V and the integrated charger complete the package. The real deal here!
Another portable jump starter that offers a built-in air compressor comes from Schumacher. This unit also incorporates a 400-watt power inverter for two 120V AC household outlets, as well as two 12-volt accessory outlets and a single USB port. This charger can be safely stored in any position and is powered by a maintenance-free, sealed lead acid battery.
On the front of the starter there is a digital display along with an integrated working light. With many additional features and outlets, if you often go camping or even off-road, this is a great portable jump starter. Its main purpose may be to start a dead battery, but it is much more useful, especially with the built-in 150 PSI air compressor.
A portable jump starter can be defined as a reserve or additional power unit that can power the electrically driven starting unit of a car if it cannot generate electricity to fire the motor of a car. It's a backup battery that gets the engine of your car moving again and the alternator to recharge the battery. All you have to do is match the colors of the alligator clamp with the battery terminal colors (red for positive and black for negative). If equipped with one, turn the power button on the jump starter. Some models have peak amps without the button on / off.
There are many bonus features on the best car battery jump starters. Some of these new products are quite handy and batteries can be used for charging devices like your smartphone or laptop, and some of them have a built in air compressor in place to fill your tires. You'll l always have a backup jump or the ability to charge your phone in case of an emergency as long as you're vigilant about keeping it charged and keeping it with you.


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Worship -- putting God at the center -- is the most important part of our life at First United Methodist, Morehead City. Our worship of God is not limited to a particular hour on Sunday morning! We strive to live in such a way that everything and every moment becomes an offering of worship and devotion to God. And when we come together on Sunday mornings, we pray, sing and grow closer in fellowship to one another and to God. Sunday Morning Worship is the primary place when we connect with the God who creates us, loves us, forgives us and empowers us. Recognizing that not everyone worships in the same way, we offer three services each Sunday in two distinct styles.
Sunday morning services at 8:30 and 11:00 offer a more formal atmosphere, with music provided by the chancel choir at the 11:00 service. A full Holy Communion service is celebrated monthly at both services.
Sunday Morning Contemporary Worship Service (called The Rise) at 9:45am is a service of with a more informal atmosphere, casual dress and a praise band. It begins at 9:45am in the Fellowship Hall, adjoining the Wallace Building. A full Communion service is celebrated monthly during this service as well.
On scheduled Tuesdays, we have Holy Communion services at the FUMC Campus, on the second floor, at 6:30pm. At least one time a month, we celebrate a worship service of Holy Communion with the residents of Brookdale, formerly Carolina House, at 6:30pm.
Our Church Campus can be a bit overwhelming, if you have never been here before. Here is a picture of the campus, located between 9th and 10th Street. Sunday worship is in either the Sanctuary or the Fellowship Hall. The Early Learning Center is located on the bottom floor of the Arendell Building. The Atrium is where much of our fellowship happens. Small Groups primarily happen on the 2nd floor of the Arendell building, in the Wallace Building, or in the Fellowship Hall. Parking: It helps to know where the parking lots are, before getting to the Church Campus. We have two conjoined parking lots on Bridges Street, beside the Church, and we also have one beside the Fellowship Hall. If these are filled up, most businesses (on either side of the Church, on Arendell Street) allow church members to park there, during worship.


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Irundhutu pogatum, eppadi jeikirom-nu wait and see!
P_R need to watch this innings.
Ok, koodiya seekiram sangam kalaikka padum.
aatharavu vaapas? they batted really well. once yuvi started to score, and lee returned to team, they wil a better team.
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IT in diagnostics today: An overview
The various schools of medical philosophy in the world hold diagnosis to be the cardinal element of their respective treatment methodologies. A field that was once instinctive and even clairvoyant, it is now an area of vehement research, with the global expenditure on MedTech showing a steady incremental pattern since the beginning of the decade, predicting the same up to 2024. Today, the Health IT industry encompasses a wide range of powerful healthcare technological tools, from EHRs (Electronic Health Records) and patient engagement tools to medical imaging information tools and diagnostics software, while companies today are striving to make viable innovations in the field of remote medical diagnosis due to the perennial threat of Covid-19.
Since the correct diagnosis can be the difference between life and death, the incorporation of IT calls for several prerequisites that ensure the safety of the patients; though they are many, it comes down to the logistics. For instance, a cluttered UI for a diagnostic tool could be counter-intuitive and become a detriment to the data integration due to operational difficulties. The tendency to unreservedly accept data from machines can taint the judgment of even the most experienced medical practitioner, leading to faulty diagnoses. The tools must also act as an enhancement to workflow, which would automate mundane tasks, and expedite tiresome, inefficient procedures, while never increasing physical or cognitive workload.
When the above criteria are fulfilled, IT empowers the medical industry to identify and classify diseases, serve to operate medical equipment or analyze the risk levels of patients towards developing specific diseases. Today the AI revolution has enabled us to look beyond the horizon and witness the endless possibilities it offers for the medical industry.
While some are merely self-explanatory, it is worth discussing some of the new trends in this seminal field.
AI image integration
The diagnostic scene utilizes a handful of scanning and imaging tools for investigation, most of which are not helpful in diagnosis by themselves in more complicated cases of trauma. For instance, a routine bone contusion, usually self-managed, may also imply micro trauma to the local soft tissues which may lead to pain and exacerbations in inflammation. While an X-Ray can help diagnose the bone injury, the muscle damage is discernable only through CT-scan probing. For a holistic treatment program to be synthesized, a juxtaposed interpretation of the two images would be key; it is here that the power of sensor fusion can be harnessed to combine the data. To enable efficient analysis of patient scans, image recognition AI software should be able to combine and interpret data from different imaging sources to gain a better perspective of the patient's pathology. This could generate concise insights into disease/injury progression, providing radiologists with a higher level of understanding of the condition of patients.
While we can implement software to make critical diagnoses for a certain pathology, trends today show that this can be scaled to work for multiple disease diagnosis systems as well.
It is important to note that the technology at hand is more than commendable; the latest studies show that a neural network can be trained to diagnose a given pathology faster than the average radiologist. Yet, the standard software and equipment employed by most healthcare and diagnostics services may be bypassed by rare disease/disorder morphologies, which are ultimately misconstrued by the algorithms and thereby leading to misdiagnoses. Optimistic predictions for the future signal the formulation of neural networks that can deduce a plethora of conditions from a single image (or any other kind of data set); this would be a huge step in diagnosing rare conditions like genetic and autoimmune disorders. Though the process for such diagnosis would be arduous, requiring a superlative level of skill in radiologists, it is projected that such broad-spectrum software will soon replace the single pathology algorithms, owing to their greater applicability and financial viability in the long run.
"Neutral" algorithms for compatibility
The introduction of new AI software in medical diagnostics facilities is viewed as turbulence in the hospital's routine workflow, thereby cast as a deterrent to their productivity(a significant reason for low adoption rates), since the installation and setup may become a difficult task. This is why companies today are making concerted efforts to develop universally compatible software that can be fed into the radiologists' set up with minimal hassles. This is becoming increasingly common today as most all FDA-cleared algorithms are vendor-neutral, meaning they can be set up in scanners and devices across brands and models.
Today, giant strides have been made in implementing this software directly into diagnostic devices like scanners (MRI, CT-scanner), which can help the automation of medical imaging using RPA.
This has been achieved, for example, with MaxQ AI's Intracranial Hemorrhage (ICH) technology being embedded into Philips' Computed Tomography Systems. The potential downside is that employees have little to no freedom of choice in the software they use; if the embedded software does not meet their requirements, they must opt for cloud-based software. However, the financial edge of software-embedded devices cannot be overlooked, as the machines are more efficient and can bolster the financial returns that come with them.
As we move towards a future where AI model architecture becomes less convoluted, and ironclad data security systems with HIPAA-compliant technology streamlining the safe access to patients' medical data, the implementation of relevant technology would be the factor that dictates the success or subsistence for diagnostic service companies.
Even at the individual level, one can utilize remote diagnosis technology, which is becoming increasingly popular in providing primary diagnoses to ensure timely interventions and treatment.

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Hoover, AL, Dentist Urges You: Don't Let Gum Disease Affect Your Healthy Smile!
The majority of tooth loss experienced by Americans today is the direct result of undiagnosed or untreated gum disease. This is particularly unfortunate, because gum disease is a completely preventable condition! Our top-rated dentist at Perrigo Dental Care in Hoover, AL, is here to educate you on the causes and signs of gum disease, aka periodontal disease. With a little extra care, you can keep your teeth and gums healthy and intact.
Sometimes, gingivitis can be present without you even realizing it. As long as you see your dentist in Hoover, AL, for a dental cleaning and exam once every six months, your dentist will be able to identify whether you have gingivitis or not.
Gingivitis can be exacerbated if you don't regularly brush and floss, if you use tobacco or cigarettes, and if you aren't eating a proper, nutritional diet. Gingivitis can also be made more likely by genetics or hormonal changes – in fact, some pregnant women find themselves suffering from gingivitis because of the influx of pregnancy hormones!
Like most medical issues, gum disease won't go away all by itself. If you and your Hoover, AL, dentist don't work together to address your gingivitis, it will eventually transform into advanced gum disease, also called periodontal disease. At this stage of gum disease, your gums will be quite sore, swollen, and bloody. That's not the end of it, either!
Because gum disease attacks your gums and underlying bone, your teeth lose their support structure. As the periodontal disease progresses, your teeth will start to loosen and wiggle, and eventually they will fall out. Missing teeth means more than having gaps in your smile, too! When you lose teeth, your ability to bite and chew is compromised, and you can even begin to have difficulty with speech articulation.
Gum disease doesn't stop at your mouth, either. Diabetes, respiratory disease, heart disease, and even some forms of cancer have been linked to the same bacteria that causes gum disease. By stopping your gum disease while it is still in the gingivitis stage, you are keeping these bacteria from entering your bloodstream and potential saving yourself from far worse health problems down the road.
In short, gum disease is definitely an issue you want to avoid, so make sure you work with your Hoover, AL, dentist to ensure you are giving your oral health the attention it deserves.
This information is not meant as medical advice. It is provided solely for education. Our Hoover, AL, dental office would be pleased to discuss your unique circumstances and needs as they relate to this topic. Call 205-822-7822 or click here to schedule an appointment with one of our friendly, expert dentists today.


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Pongsak Pongsuwan (; ; born April 7, 1966 in Sawankhalok District, Sukhothai Province) is a Thai comedian and actor. He is best known in Thailand by his stage name, Theng Therdtherng (; ). He has one sister name Pongphan Pongsuwan.

A popular comedian in Thai nightclubs and on television, Theng made his feature-film debut in Killer Tattoo, a 2001 action-comedy that was the directorial debut for Yuthlert Sippapak. He portrayed Elvis M 16, an amnesiac hitman-turned-Elvis impersonator, who is lured back to do one more job. The film starred several other Thai comics, including Petchtai Wongkamlao and Suthep Po-ngam, all in sometimes dramatic, action-filled roles.

In 2005, he starred in one of the year's biggest hits for the Thai film industry, Luang Phii Theng (The Holy Man), portraying a street hood who becomes a Buddhist monk. The comedy earned 141 million baht at the box office.

The television production house, Work Point, hoped to repeat that success in 2006 with Nong Teng Nakleng-pukaotong, which teamed Theng up with Choosak Eamsuk (better known as Nong Cha Cha Cha). Theng starred as a likay performer in 1923 Siam, who is faced with the prospect of losing his theater due to the advent of films. With his friend (Nong), Theng tries to derail production of the first Thai film, Miss Suwanna of Siam.

In addition to his film work, Pongsak regularly appears with Choosak and Petchtai Wongkamlao on the Ching Roi Ching Lan television variety series. His trademark gag is one in which he pokes himself in the eye.

Filmography
Killer Tattoo (2001)
7 Pra-Jan-Barn (Heaven's Seven) (2002)
Spy Next Door (2003)
 Luang Phii Theng (The Holy Man) (2005)
 Nong Teng Nakleng-pukaotong (2006)
 Teng and Nong: The Movie (2007)

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Living people
Pongsak Pongsuwan
1966 births
Thai television personalities
Pongsak Pongsuwan
Pongsak Pongsuwan
Pongsak Pongsuwan

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When can I get a TEP?
In this practice, the TE puncture is created at the time of the laryngectomy surgery. After a period of sufficient healing (typically 2 weeks), the prosthesis is placed in the office. In the event you do not receive a TE puncture during your surgery (usually due to more extensive surgery/reconstruction), you will be punctured after a period of sufficient healing, usually around 3-4 months after surgery.
How do I clean my voice prosthesis?
Why do I need to use both a brush and a flush when cleaning my voice prosthesis?
When using the brush to clean, followed by the flush, you are performing a similar process as when you use a toothbrush to clean your teeth and then rinse. The brush is effecting in loosening the debris while the flush ensures it is all rinsed well away.
How often do I clean my voice prosthesis?
In this practice, we recommend cleaning twice a day. Once in the morning and once in the evening. You may also clean it, as needed during the day in the event it may not be functioning properly. You may find it helpful to clean it after each meal to assist with removing food debris that may be present. Following the instructions detailed in Cleaning Your Voice Prosthesis (link).
Is it normal for my voice prosthesis to spin in place?
Yes! It is normal for the voice prosthesis to rotate within the TE tract and usually indicates a healthy tract. You should not be alarmed if you notice this.
Is it normal for my voice prosthesis to stick out further than it used to?
During the first 12 months following a laryngectomy, the healing process that evolves may also result in the TE party wall (the segment of tissue where the voice prosthesis is placed) thinning somewhat. There may also be changes to the location of the prosthesis or the angle in which it is sitting. Generally speaking, these are normal changes that occur during the recovery process over the first 12 months.
As the TE party wall thins, the prosthesis may now appear to be too long. Although the prosthesis is fitted to sit well within the party wall, extra length may not necessarily be a problem.
1. There is leakage around the outside of the prosthesis.
2. It is interfering with your ability to swallow.
3. It is interfering with your ability to speak.
If you believe your prosthesis is too long and is giving you a problem in this regard, contact the SLP staff and they can further evaluate and manage.
When does my voice prosthesis need to be changed?
A voice prosthesis needs to be changed when it is no longer functional. The most common reason to change a voice prosthesis is due to leakage through the center of the prosthesis that occurs when the valve is no longer able to seal properly, allowing liquids from the esophagus to pass into the trachea during swallowing.
Although this is the most common reason, there can be other indications for prosthesis replacement. Before you determine if your voice prosthesis should be changed, refer to Troubleshooting Voice Prosthesis Issues (link).
What do I do when my voice prosthesis leaks?
You should first determine if the leakage is coming through the center of the prosthesis or from around the outside of the prosthesis. This can be done by drinking a colored beverage (not red) and watching when the leakage occurs.
If the leakage is coming from around the prosthesis, you should contact the SLP department for further assistance as soon as possible. See Preventing Aspiration (link).
It is not uncommon to experience intermittent leakage of the voice prosthesis. This is usually due to debris preventing a proper seal of the valve door and can typically be easily resolved by cleaning the prosthesis.
See Cleaning Your Voice Prosthesis (link).
If, however, the leakage continues to occur repeatedly, even after cleaning, you need to seek SLP attention.
_How can I prolong the life of my voice prosthesis?
_There are many factors involved in how long a voice prosthesis lasts, most of which are largely uncontrollable. To allow for the best device life possible, it's important to clean the prosthesis regularly. Eating yogurt cultures regularly is also suspected to improve device life by discouraging yeast growth on the prosthesis, which is typically the most common cause of TEP leakage. Flushing the device with Coca-Cola or drinking it daily have also been reported to improve device life with the theory that Coca-Cola may help prevent candida or yeast formation.
More recent findings have suggested that reflux management has a big impact on device life. It is not uncommon for the speech pathology staff to prescribe reflux management protocols to assist with the function and life of the voice prosthesis.
Can I keep my voice prosthesis if I am going to have hyperbaric oxygen treatments?
Yes. The voice prosthesis can remain in place throughout the duration of your hyperbaric oxygen treatments.
What should I do if my voice prosthesis falls out?
1) Insert the "emergency catheter" given to you during one of your initial appointments with the SLP staff. This is a slim, rubber tube. Insert the rounded tip directly into the tract (the "hole" left by the missing TEP). Pass this at least 6 inches into your esophagus.
2) Contact the office immediately or seek attention at the Baylor All Saints ER.
3) Contact the office through this website to reach the SLP staff outside of normal office hours.
Why does my voicing "cut off" after just a few words?
When producing speech using a TEP, the air travels through muscular passageway as it leaves the esophagus. For this reason, to much muscle tension in the region can cause your speech to "cut off" or be strained.
Ensuring you are relaxed, using your diaphragm to power your voice, while relaxing the throat muscles is the best way to ensure the best quality, continuous speech. In some cases, however, there can be involuntary muscle contraction in response to the airflow used to speak. In this case, the SLP staff can determine if further medical intervention is required to help you achieve your best voice possible.
Can I use a hands free device to speak?
Yes! There are devices engineered to allow hands-free speech. These, however, should be used once you are able to produce comfortable and reliable speech. The SLP staff can assist you in determining if a hands free device is appropriate for you.
Can I sleep with my FreeHands?
The Free Hands should ALWAYS be removed before sleeping. At bedtime, a FreeHands HME and a cap can be placed for sleeping. In many cases, however, patients may prefer to replace with a standard XtraMoist HME cassette as this provides for the most humidification during sleeping. DO NOT lock the device in the "off" position and assume this is appropriate for sleeping. The FreeHands device must always be removed for any periods of sleep, including napping.


Growing up poor made Darren Tan Zi Hong, 36, determined to strike it rich on his own.
It is why he became an insurance agent right after he completed an engineering degree at Nanyang Technological University (NTU) in 2001.
In his third year at NTU, he underwent an industrial attachment and knew then the field was not for him. 'I knew I wasn't going to get rich being an engineer,' he said.
He is now a group financial services director and is in the midst of building a property portfolio. His wife Alisa Tan Li Ping, 32, has her own estate planning business. They have no children.
I used to save about 20 per cent of my income for a rainy day. Now I save about 5 per cent to 10 per cent of it as I have built up a six-month pool of reserves for emergencies.
I invest about 40 per cent to 50 per cent of my money in insurance products. The rest is spent on my family's lifestyle. Every year, I go on shopping holidays with my wife to cities in the United States or Europe.
Q: How much do you charge to your credit card monthly?
I charge about $10,000 to my cards monthly and I pay up in full. I have five credit cards but use two of them most frequently because of the frequent flier points.
I withdraw $2,000 in cash every fortnight, a chunk of which goes to supporting my parents and my wife's parents.
My life insurance portfolio, which is a mix of jumbo term plans and whole life plans, is worth about $4 million.
If something untoward happens to me, I want to leave enough money to generate a certain amount of returns to sustain my wife and our parents for the rest of their lives.
We have full medical hospitalisation protection and would not need to pay a cent should we be hospitalised, and I have $500,000 worth of endowment policies.
I am in the midst of building my property portfolio, which now consists of commercial and residential properties. To diversify my portfolio, I recently invested around $50,000 in gold. I bought a gold certificate as I did not want to keep gold in my house.
I grew up in a four-room flat with my hearing-impaired parents, two brothers, grandmother and an aunt.
My dad was a helper at a wet market stall. If not for my aunt, I would not have finished university. She was very thrifty and whatever money she had, she would spent on me and my brothers.
While I never felt that I lacked basic needs such as food, I was envious of those who managed to rise from rags to riches. I was determined not to be poor and I decided to find a mentor who would be able to show me the route out of poverty.
I took up a financial management elective taught by Mr Peter Tan in the fourth year of university and my world opened up to the world of finance.
I made 40 per cent from my first unit trust investment, which was in global telecoms. I bought it direct from the bank in 2000.
Subsequently, I lost some money in penny stocks as I became overconfident.
Q: What properties do you own?
I started investing in property in 2005 together with a few friends. I have flipped more than 10 properties this way. I literally poured in everything I had to do this.
But when the market came down in 2008, I decided to buy and hold.
I own a 969 sq ft unit in Southbank that cost $529,000 and a 958 sq ft two-bedder in the Kembangan area that I bought for $900,000. The latter is being tenanted out at a 4.6 per cent yield.
I also own a substantial stake in a 1,604 sq ft commercial unit in The Adelphi that was purchased for $2.95 million, or $1,839 per sq ft (psf). It is now worth about $2,200 psf.
Eventually, I want to diversify into the region, perhaps to places like Hong Kong.
Q: What's the most extravagant thing that you have bought?
I spent more than $100,000 on my wedding celebrations three years ago.
We had our wedding shots taken in Paris and hosted a grand wedding dinner in St Regis hotel. I don't regret it as the wedding was very memorable for me and my wife. Memories are priceless.
My retirement goal is to ensure I have an inflation-adjusted monthly income of $30,000.
When I retire at 65, I will have about $500,000 cash from my endowment plans. The rest of my retirement funds will be from the rental income of my properties and from my alternative assets portfolio.
I don't have time to do charity work now, but this is my future goal. My wife and I want to support charities that take care of underprivileged children.
A fully paid-up black BMW 5 series.
Q: What's your worst investment to date?
In 2009, I lost nearly $50,000 in a tech firm. It was that one time when I bought on a merger and acquisition rumour.
The acquisition didn't materialise and my $50,000 became less than $1,000 when the price plunged to below 10 cents a share.
It was a lesson learnt and I decided to focus instead on my insurance business.
I bought an 883 sq ft studio office unit in the 99-year leasehold Central above Clarke Quay MRT station for $1.13 million at the launch in 2005. I sold it for $1.59 million in 2008. That's a profit of $460,000.
There are no herbal cures for dietabes. According to the FDA that has run hundreds of clinical trials and testing for just as many so called herbal cures, non have ever been found to have any significance on treating dietabes. This is one of the reasons that the FDA has not approved any of them for use in treating dietabes. Even things like cinammon, and chromium picolate have absolutely no significant actions in lowering blood sugars. (although some people swear by them) I went to a very reputable chinese doctor for acupuncture and herbal treatment and ended up in the hospital for 2 weeks and almost died from it. Herbal remedies may be fine for some things, but dietabes in NOT one of them. I go to diabetic ed. classes every month and have talked to dozens of people who tried herbal treatments with no results, and some actually had adverse reactions. It has also been the subject of a few of our classes..


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A New Era for French Art: Poussin, Claude, and French Drawing in the Classical Age
The French refer to the seventeenth century as the Grand Siècle, or the Great Century. Under the rule of Louis XIII and Louis XIV, the period saw a dramatic increase in French political and military power, the maturation of French courtly life at Versailles, and an unparalleled flourishing of the arts. The exhibit will be on display through October 15, 2017
Poussin, Claude, and French Drawing in the Classical Age, a new exhibition opening at the Morgan Library & Museum on June 16, explores the work of some of the most celebrated artists of the time. More than fifty drawings largely from the Morgan's collections — including works by Claude Lorrain, Nicolas Poussin, Jacques Callot, and Charles Le Brun — will be on view. Together they demonstrate the era's distinctive approach to composition and subject matter, informed by principles of rationalism, respect for the art of classical antiquity, and by a belief in a natural world governed by divine order. The exhibition runs through October 15.
Above, Death of Hippolytus, 1645, pen and brown ink and wash over black chalk. The Morgan Library & Museum; Purchased by Pierpont Morgan in 1909
"The Grand Siècle saw artistic development unlike any before it in France," said Colin B. Bailey, director of the Morgan Library & Museum. "The visual arts, literature, music, drama, and architecture all prospered. Poussin, Claude, and French Drawing in the Classical Age explore the extraordinary advances in the field of drawing by some of the true masters of the period, advances that provided the foundation for all French art that followed."
The Renaissance style in France resulted from a combination of native artistic talent and artists and styles imported from the Italian courts. With the return of French artists trained in Italy, Paris became a locus for artistic activity by the 1630s. The generation of artists working there, Simon Vouet (1590–1649) foremost among them, ushered in a new era for French art. Having established a successful career in Rome, Vouet was recalled to Paris by Louis XIII in 1627 and named first painter to the king, who also engaged him to be his drawing tutor. Vouet and the king developed an intimate relationship, as Portrait of Louis XIII (ca. 1632–35), an informal, frankly executed sheet indicates. Although few drawings from Vouet's Italian period survive, this portrait of the king made not long after the artist's return to France reveals the naturalism he learned in Italy and heralds the impact that style would have on French art more generally. The printmaker Jacques Callot (1592–1635) spent most of his career at Cosimo de' Medici's court in Florence before returning to France in 1621 to work at the court at Nancy.
The Miracle of St. Mansuetus (ca. 1621), produced after the artist's return, is devoted to a local saint, Mansuetus (d. 375), who was the first Bishop of Toul, in Lorraine (where Callot was born). It shows the saint resuscitating King Leucorus' son, who had drowned in the river Meuse, and is one of a series of exploratory studies on the theme in preparation for the artist's 1621 etching.
Right: Jacques Callot (1592 —1635), The Miracle of St. Mansuetus, ca. 1621, pen and brown ink and brown wash, over black chalk. The Morgan Library & Museum; Purchased as the gift of Mrs. Kenneth A. Spencer II.
Courts were centers where philosophy, music, literature, and the fine arts flourished under the patronage of the royal family and wealthy nobles. The drawn portrait was a particularly vibrant tradition of the French court, beginning in the Renaissance and extending through the seventeenth century. These works were collected, assembled into albums, and exchanged as gifts. Portraiture was popular at the courts of Louis XIII and Louis XIV, and many members of the court are recognizable even today through their drawn and printed likenesses. Such depictions reached their apogee in the hands of masters such as Daniel Dumonstier (1574–1646), who was renowned for entertaining his sitters and producing flattering colored chalk portraits. Portrait of a Gentleman of the French Court (1628) is carefully annotated by the artist with the exact date, August 31. However, Dumonstier did not identify the sitter. A possibly contemporary inscription suggests that it depicts a M. de Porchere, but there were at least two poets active at the court with the surname Porchere. It is Dumonstier's facility with combining colored chalks for a meticulous, lifelike effect in such large scale sheets that sets him apart as a portraitist. III.
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3-aminobutyric acid, or GABA, is the main inhibitory neurotransmitter in the mammalian brain. Dysfunctions in GABA-mediated inhibition have been implicated in the etiology of a variety of brain disorders. Furthermore, GABA receptors are targets for a host of therapeutic and endogenous modulators such as benzodiazepines, barbiturates, and neurosteroids. Key to understanding the etiology of these diseases and the molecular mechanisms of these modulators, is a detailed understanding of the activation mechanism of the GABA receptor.
Opioid receptor agonists remain the drugs of choice to treat moderate to severe pain, but their use is limited by adverse effects including tolerance, dependence, abuse, and respiratory depression. A recent increase in overdoses and deaths is fueling concerns about opioids that further limit their legitimate medical use. A growing body of evidence indicates that the therapeutic window of an opioid can be increased by combining it with another drug, such that smaller doses of the opioid (in combination with another drug) produce the desired therapeutic effect.
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Each chunk or stage of a build can be costed by sending out plans and relevant information (Tender Packs) to contractors and builders to quote or tender for the work to be done, it is a good idea to get at least 3 quotes or tenders for each stage, it's worth mentioning that it's not always the cheapest quote that should get the job, a selection process should be used to pick the contractor that can fit to your time table and include all aspects of work you have set out in the Tender pack. A simple contract can be made between the 2 parties (you and theContractor) and an agreed payment schedule based on completed work.
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Fine Print: A Brief Look at Nike Air Safari History
Fine Print: Nike Air Safari History
It seems that the time of the Nike Air Safari is here again. Journeying back to a year that was arguably Nike's best, we take a look at Nike Air Safari history.
Nike's story in the sneaker world consists of foundational designs. Their catalog is full of groundbreaking aesthetics, and that's putting it mildly. Of course, this isn't a distinction that Nike earns overnight.
A simple scan at the Swoosh brand's background show's a different story, one of experimentation. It shows a tendency for trial and error.
Additionally, and perhaps most importantly, Nike's background belies persistence. One instance involves a print that takes inspiration from a certain shoe.
There are still several versions of the Nike Air Safari available to buy at select retailers such as Flight Club.
The Safari print is right up there with other iconic looks for Nike. It stands as one of the most recognizable and successful aesthetic in sneaker history.
Moreover, it also proves through time to be very dynamic, visually speaking. Yet, this all begs the question: where did this come from?
By now, it will be no surprise to hear that it all starts with Tinker Hatfield. In fact, Nike Air Safari history kicks off during Tinker's time in New York City. This trip is one more for business than pleasure, though.
Shortly before jumping on a plane to NYC, the legendary Nike designer introduces an interesting design. He has a somewhat sudden idea that clashes with Nike's model for success up to that point in its existence.
Specifically, Tinker introduces the design of a fairly minimalist runner. At first glance, it looks as though it comes with all of the trappings of running sneaker design.
It is a closer look at the schematics that starts to make Nike executives a bit nervous. As it turns out, this particular running shoe replaces much of the functional approach with notes of luxury.
Making His Case
Now, there is a good reason for Nike executives to show some concerned reactions. The design itself doesn't look like anything that would break too many barriers in a modern context.
But, at the time, this shoe's look and build are extraordinary for a relatively intense focus on style. The sections that are usually in breathable mesh take on an animal skin.
The midfoot area, a section of functional importance, sports thin layers in Tinker's design. The list goes on. The point here is to take an athletic shoe and "purposely making it non-athletic.."
Now, even though the shoe's initial scribbles of design make people nervous, there are other matters to consider. The primary problem after presenting the design is that Tinker hasn't decided what the materials should be.
Of course, for your average performance sneaker, this isn't a very serious issue. Nike spends most of its early days leading the charge in fabric advances.
Breathability, flexibility, if it has to do with a shoe, Nike is the front-runner in the late 80s. With Tinker making it clear that he wants to go in a different direction, it feels almost like starting from scratch.
So, of course, Tinker does what he always does when looking for inspiration: he wanders. After landing in NYC, the iconic designer goes on a customary stroll around the city, looking for some sort of inspiration.
Eventually, a particular furniture store catches his eye. This isn't just some ordinary purveyor. It is, as he puts it, "the kind that you have to get buzzed in."
But, it isn't a random shop either. Tinker saw something on display that really caught his eye. Specifically, it is a couch that is covered in authentic ostrich skin.
Of course, when they realize he isn't here to buy anything, the shop owners see Tinker out of the store. But, he spends enough time in there to arrive at a conclusion.
Rushing back to Nike HQ, the legendary designer has an idea he cannot get out of his head: a design that actually centres around the material.
Much like his initial scribblings, this is a brand new mode of thinking for Nike. Each of the brand's past drops, up to 1987, is about meeting functional needs.
After falling in love with this couch in a luxury furniture store, Tinker wants this shoe to be all about the material. In a way, this is where Nike Air Safari history truly begins.
Faux Fashion
Back at HQ and buzzing with ideas, Tinker manages to make the Air Safari a reality. Ostrich skin is his inspiration, but that's not what he goes for. What the designer wants is a faux version of the material.
It's reasonable to question this decision initially. After all, why not simply go for the premium material. That makes much more sense if the goal is to aim for luxury and style. Yet, there's more to it than that.
Tinker's inspiration comes from more than the ostrich skin itself. It comes from what it represents visually. Along with its feel and emphasis on luxury, Tinker fascinates over the couch's bold look.
One of the main design principles behind the Air Safari is the visual appeal. Tinker wants this shoe to be more aesthetically stunning than it is functional appeal So, the Safari print comes about as his interpretation of faux ostrich skin.
Release Tension
The context matters in the case of Nike Air Safari history. Specifically, the year of release for this model holds significance. 1987 is still considered one of the iconic years in Nike's story.
This should come as little surprise to most OG Nike heads. 1987 is the year when the brand releases the Air Max 1, kicking off the legendary series of runners.
It's also the release year of the Air Jordan 2, the first Jordan model to go without the Swoosh as part of its design. If you take just those two developments, 1987 earns its place of reverence. But, as is always the case with Nike, there's more.
The Safari model releases this year as part of the Nike Air Pack. If you are ever looking for a line-up of shoes that accurately summarizes Nike in the 80s, this is it.
The pack includes the Air Max 1, Air Trainer, Air Sock, and the Air Safari. Though those other three drops are an indication of Nike's unwavering focus on function, the Safari becomes even more of a highlight in contrast.
To note, the overall look of the Safari stands as an outright classic in today's context. Opinions from both the production and consumption side on its original debut, however, are not quite so positive.
After seeing initial hesitation with his design, Tinker deals with a debut that is less than stellar. The Air Max 1 takes off. A major part of that success is the introduction of visible Air cushioning, getting recognition for both its functional and gimmicky appeal.
The shoe markets itself as a runner's best friend, which puts the Air Safari in something of an awkward position. Standing next to the AM1, how is a shoe that is stripping away most functional elements going to sell?
The less-than-excited initial reactions are understandable. In fact, it makes sense even beyond the anti-functionality design. When Nike hears that Tinker is trying to put together a fashion sneaker, they likely doubled back.
Being so far ahead of the competition in terms of their tech, it must have seemed like defeating a strength to then opt for fashion. Even Tinker admits more recently that so much as mentioning the idea invites all sorts of criticism at this time.
«Fashion was still a dirty word at this point,» he recalls. But, the look was just wild enough to be marketable on a grand scale.
In 1987, the Nike marketing machine kicks things into a seriously high gear. The Air Safari fits in easily with the outlandish style of Nike advertisements, which help the model eventually sell well.
Additionally, the hype from the Air Max 1 helps sell the rest of the Air pack, boosting Safari sales.
Considering what we know about Nike Air Safari history, it's easy to think this is rare. This has to be the one time fit of irrational genius that this sneaker designer experiences – and actually gets away with – right?
Well, anyone who knows anything about Tinker's history with the brand knows this is remarkably less than true. Tinker's work with the Air Safari actually represents some of his more conservative. But, it releases in a pack with the Air Max 1, which is a shoe that had folks at Nike trying to get him fired.
The Air Safari's design may seem like an exception to the rule, but it really isn't. On the contrary, it's pretty emblematic of just how against-the-grain Tinker really is.
In this crucial year for the brand, Nike's bets – luxury runner, visible Air, and Swooshless Jordan – pay off in a huge way. The brand's iconic status reaches new heights, even leading to a Tinker design cameo on Back To The Future 2.
Trendsetting
Discussing Nike Air Safari history brings to mind a quality the shoe shares with several other Swoosh models. Thanks to its outlandish and never-before-seen look, it was a benchmarker.
The Safari print goes on to major popularity, finding its way to other models. From the Foamposite to the Air Presto, this legendary aesthetic seems to work on just about any surface. We even eventually see it on an earlier iteration of the Air Max 1.
When we think of Nike runners in wild colorways, collaborations seem to come to mind quickly. Names like atmos and Patta have a particularly rich history with models such as the Air Max 1.
But, it's the earlier work of Tinker Hatfield himself that sets something of a precedent. His imaginative take on ostrich skin leads the way to a brand of visual experimentation.
Equally as important was the sheer guts it took to push this concept beyond all of the doubt and skepticism. Thanks to his persistence and determination, the Nike Air Safari moves into a place in history that designers and fans alike recognize.
Present Day
2018's addition to Nike Air Safari history comes in the form of a retro release. The Swoosh had announced in late 2017 that the Nike Air Safari OG would be returning in March.
In a comical turn, the Air Safari would once again have to find its elbow room among all of the Air Max hype. It's almost Nike wants the Air Safari to fight its way to relevance.
And yet, this isn't 1987, so the Nike Air Safari history is far from ending. This underrated model releases to a much different cultural climate, one that loves itself more of that Safari print.
As a result, the release, back in the middle of March, meets general applause. Though it isn't instant, the shoe does eventually sell out. One of the more legitimate concerns with this model has to do with a usual thought involving Nike retro drops: material quality.
In this case, there isn't much to worry about. The Nike Air Safari 2018 might very well pale in comparison to its OG release. But, the quality is there. The leather panels are rich and in a durable, plush build.
The tow box's Orange hue really jumps out at you visually. Of course, the elephant print sections are quite robust as well.
The notion that there is such a thing as "bad design" is something that Tinker is hardly comfortable with. Sure, there are concepts with functional concerns.
But, those are subject to remedies. Visual value, on the other hand, isn't something to judge as right or wrong. It's a test of imagination. Nike Air Safari history shows us what that test can produce.
The Nike Air Safari is one of many examples of Tinker's imagination put to the test. Against trends, brand direction, and executive forces, he puts together a remarkable shoe.
It'll be interesting to see if anymore re-issues come from the Swoosh. One can imagine models such as the Nike Air Safari Deconstruct and Nike Air Safari Royal would be well received!
All imagery courtesy of Nike
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What Are Some Hogan Test Examples?
Hogan offers several tests including Hogan Personality Inventory, Hogan Development Survey, Motives, Values and Preferences Inventory, and Hogan Judgment test. Hogan produces psychometric tests for pre-screening job candidates and career development. Both private and government sectors use these tests.
The Hogan Personality Inventory is a 206-question true-or-false test that assesses the subject's normal personality. The test predicts how an individual interacts with others and identifies leadership style. Businesses use this test during employment consideration or as a tool for developing company leaders. The test measures such things as ambition, sensitivity, adjustment and prudence.
The Hogan Development Survey is a 168-question test that measures a person's behavior under stress. The test is designed to identify strengths and weaknesses and predict subjects' decision-making when under pressure. This test identifies personality characteristics that cause career and interpersonal relationship problems and measures personality traits such as excitability, skepticism, mischievousness and imagination.
The Motives, Values and Preferences Inventory is a 200-question test that assesses subjects' values, goals, interests and motivation drivers. Employers utilize this test for understanding what motivates their associates and to place them in the right positions. The test measures values such as hedonism, recognition and power-seeking, and leadership to predict subjects' success in different positions.
The Hogan Judgment test focuses on leaders' judgment and decision-making. While previous measurements of leaders' judgment skills focus solely on intellectual properties, this test integrates personality style. The test also interprets how leaders react to feedback from failed decisions. Three components of decision making are measured information processing, decision-making factors, and reaction to feedback. The test allows leaders to make better decisions, and to recognize and react to bad decisions.


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Soundwave 2015 Lineup: The First Wave
Tom Williams Aug. 08, 2014
UPDATE 20/08/14: The Soundwave Festival 2015 lineup has arrived! Full details here.
Ears had scarcely stopped ringing after Soundwave 2014 before fans and media alike (guilty) started speculating over just who might be on the Soundwave 2015 lineup. The sheer volume of names being bandied about is overwhelming. Now, in the interests of clarity, Music Feeds has teamed up with Soundwave Festival to exclusively reveal The First Wave of five artists to be officially announced on the Soundwave 2015 lineup!
UPDATE: It's time for the last word – Soundwave 2015 Lineup: The Final Countdown!
All this week we'll be naming five acts who'll be playing Soundwave 2015, starting 8pm AEST this evening (Monday, 4th August), with one each day through Friday. These five new acts will stand alongside two Melbourne bands, Ne Obliviscaris and Confession, as the first seven bands confirmed for next year's festival.
Of course, Soundwave will also be launching their new two-day format next year, so we're expecting a fairly large list of names — with four headliners — when the full lineup eventually drops in the not-too-distant future.
For now, everything else we know about Soundwave 2015 so far is over on our Info page. Stay tuned to our Soundwave 2015 Feed for all the latest news, and don't forget to head to our Facebook and Twitter at 8pm tonight for the first reveal! Full festival dates and locations are below.
Coldrain!
Patent Pending!
Butcher Babies!
Monuments!
+ more to be announced
Soundwave 2014 @RNA Showgrounds, Brisbane / Photos by Rebecca Reid
Soundwave 2015 Lineup: The First Wave - Music Feeds
Soundwave Festival 2015
Adelaide – Saturday, 21st February, 2015
Melbourne – Sunday, 22nd February, 2015
Sydney – Saturday, 28th February, 2015
Brisbane – Sunday, 1st March, 2015
Antemasque
Area 7
Icon For Hire
Emily's Army
The Bennies
Deathstars
Melbourne – Saturday, 21st February, 2015
Adelaide – Sunday, 22nd February, 2015
Brisbane – Saturday, 28th February, 2015
Sydney – Sunday, 1st March, 2015
The Swellers
Dayshell
+ more to be announced!
Soundwave members pre-sale begins 12pm local time Friday, 22nd August
General public tickets on sale 9am Friday, 29th August
Saturday, 21st February & Sunday, 22nd February 2015
Bonython Park, Adelaide, South Australia
Tickets: Soundwave
Flemington Racecourse, Melbourne, Victoria
Saturday, 28th February & Sunday, 1st March 2015
Olympic Park, Sydney, New South Wales
RNA Showgrounds, Brisbane, Queensland
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In recent years, plastic surgeons and other doctors have been promoting brow lifts (forehead lifts) as surgery to reduce or eliminate migraines. Although the theory behind this procedure is sound, a neuromuscular dentist may be a better first stop for your migraine treatment.
The most common type of migraine surgery is a variation on the brow lift that is intended to relieve pressure on some of the peripheral branches of the trigeminal nerve, which often plays a causal role in migraines. It was discovered by a plastic surgeon who noticed that when he smoothed some of the deep furrows in the forehead, his patients reported experiencing fewer migraines. It's similar in principle to the use of BOTOX for migraines.
By refining the surgical technique, he came up with what he believed was a good procedure, and in 2009 published the results of a randomized study. He randomly assigned 75 migraine sufferers to receive either decompression surgery or a sham surgery. Patients who received migraine surgery saw at least a 50% reduction of migraine frequency 83% of the time, and saw a complete elimination of migraines about 57% of the time.
TMJ treatment works on the same basic principles as migraine surgery: muscle tension puts pressure on your nerves, which can trigger migraines. However, TMJ treatment may allow you to relax those muscles without surgery. Often, muscle tension in the head and neck may be due to an imbalance in the jaw. Jaw muscles become overworked, and because they partner with muscles in your face, head, and neck, they pass work on to their partners, which leads to tension in those muscles. By restoring balance to your jaw, it relaxes those muscles, and helps relax other muscles, eliminating pressure on your nerves and your migraines.
Another reason why TMJ treatment may be better for you is that it can address more migraine pressure points. The auriculotemporal nerve, one of the peripheral trigger points for migraines, has two trigger points within an inch to the front and above the ear canal. These pressure points are much more likely to be impacted by your jaw than your forehead. This is also true of pressure points in your face.
So before you talk to a plastic surgeon about your migraines, you may want to see what a dentist can do you. Please call 803-781-9090 for an appointment with a neuromuscular dentist at Smile Columbia Dentistry in Columbia, SC.


A cage of puppies was found sitting outside the Sulphur Animal Shelter last Friday evening. Animal Control Officer Scott Prall reports that the puppies appeared to be sick, and thus they were all euthanized. "Each one was pronounced dead with a stethoscope and everything," reports Prall to KWTV. The dogs were sent to a dumpster for disposal.
The following morning, Prall looked inside of the dumpster, and was shocked to find one puppy very much alive and healthy. The puppy has been named "Wall-E" to signify that he is the only one left alive. The name is debatably sweet or disturbing.
While Wall-E's story may have a happy ending, his experience highlights two broader systematic problems.


Hey guys! In today's tutorial will showyou how you can add a new currency in your OpenCart store.
The default OpenCart store comes with three predefined currencies.
These are the Euro, the US dollar, and the British Pound.
However if your store uses the differentcurrency than the ones above, you can easily add it yourself.
So lets add a newcurrency! First let's log into our admin panel from the Dashboard we go to System, Localisation, Currencies.
Here we see a listing of all the available currenciesin our store.
To create a new one we should click on the Add New button.
A new tab opens where we need to adddetails of our new currency.
In this example we'll be adding Japanese Yen.
So, in the currency title will type in Japanese Yen.
And in the code field, we add ashortcode of the currency which is the JPY.
Depending on the currency you'reusing you have the symbol either to the left of the symbol input or to the right.
In our case the Yen stays before the number so we should add it to the leftsymbol input field.
One thing you should be cautious aboutis the decimal places input.
We put the amount of digits we want to seeafter the decimal point.
The default one is two so let's enter two here.
In thevalue field we should add the exchange rate of the currency.
The defaultcurrency of our demo store which is in our case the US dollar has a value of one.
To fill the value of the Yen we should Google US dollar to Japanese Yen.
Google will give us the exchange rate that we need to enter in the field.
In our casethis is 100 Yen, point 27 equals one US Dollar.
It is important to note that we should useDOT in order to separate decimals and not a comma.
A cool native functionality of OpenCartis currency updater.
If we click on the update currency button, the currency's exchange rate will be updated to the most recent one.
In order to activate the new currency weneed to enable it and then save it.
Now we go to the storefront refresh the pageand click on the change currency button.
We'll see our new currency – the JapaneseYen in the drop-down.
When we click on it the currency changes and the pagegets reloaded with all the prices now listed and converted into Yen.
Well,that's it for today guys! I hope you enjoyed this video.
If you have anyquestions write them up in the comments section below.
Also, don't forget to like the video andhit the subscribe button! Bye!.
How to add new currencies to OpenCart? This video will focus on all you need to do for setting up additional currencies in your OpenCart store.
You will learn how each currency is added, how they are calculated and how they can be constantly updated with their latest values.
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For Christians, To be Born Again in Islam!
Common Between Christianity and Islam
Islam and Human Rights
November 29, 2011 · Ahmadiyyat: True Islam, Islam
The Holy Quran, revealed in the desert of Arabia in the seventh century stated that the purpose of defensive warfare is to preserve the sanctity of cloisters, churches, synagogues and mosques. The Quran named the place of worship of the Muslims as the last on this sacred list. In so doing the Holy Quran established the religious freedom for the whole humanity. The verses pertaining to the religious rights for all are:
Permission to fight is given to those against whom war is made, because they have been wronged — and Allah indeed has power to help them — Those who have been driven out from their homes unjustly only because they said, 'Our Lord is Allah' — And if Allah did not repel some men by means of others, there would surely have been pulled down cloisters and churches and synagogues and mosques, wherein the name of Allah is oft commemorated. And Allah will surely help one who helps Him. Allah is indeed Powerful, Mighty. (Al Quran 22:40-41)
I would urge apologists for different religions and philosophies to bring forth the equivalent teachings from their scriptures. If they succeed, I am happy for them, for my goal is to be able to establish 'Universal Brotherhood' for the whole humanity. I have knols on Universal Declaration of Human Rights also, if you search my name here.
For our Global village we need a thoroughly Universalist message, a panacea of Islam as revealed to the Holy Prophet Muhammad. The Holy Quran states about him, "We have sent thee as a mercy to the whole mankind." (Al Quran 21:108)
ABOUT THE AUTHOR OF THE BOOK: ISLAM AND HUMAN RIGHTS:
"Sir Muhammad Zafrulla Khan was a Pakistani politician, diplomat, and international jurist, known particularly for his representation of Pakistan at the United Nations (UN).
The son of the leading attorney of his native city, Zafrulla Khan studied at Government College in Lahore and received his LL.B. from King's College, London University, in 1914. He practiced law in Sialkot and Lahore, became a member of the Punjab Legislative Council in 1926, and was a delegate in 1930, 1931, and 1932 to the Round Table Conferences on Indian reforms in London. In 1931–32 he was president of the All-India Muslim League (later the Muslim League), and he sat on the British viceroy's executive council as its Muslim member from 1935 to 1941. He led the Indian delegation to the League of Nations in 1939, and from 1941 to 1947 he served as a judge of the Federal Court of India.
Prior to the partition of India in 1947, Zafrulla Khan presented the Muslim League's view of the future boundaries of Pakistan to Sir Cyril Radcliffe, the man designated to decide the boundaries between India and Pakistan. Upon the independence of Pakistan, Zafrulla Khan became the new country's minister of foreign affairs and served concurrently as leader of Pakistan's delegation to the UN (1947–54). From 1954 to 1961 he served as a member of the International Court of Justice at The Hague. He again represented Pakistan at the UN in 1961–64 and served as president of the UN General Assembly in 1962–63. Returning to the International Court of Justice in 1964, he served as the court's president from 1970 to 1973.
He was knighted in 1935. He is the author of Islam: Its Meaning for Modern Man (1962) and wrote a translation of the Qur'an (1970)." [Encylopaedia Britannica]
In this book he has beautifully co-related human rights in Islam and as expressed in the Universal Charter of Human Rights. The book is available online:
http://www.alislam.org/library/books/Islam-HR.pdf
If someone has a stubborn and rebellious son who does not obey his father and mother and will not listen to them when they discipline him, his father and mother shall take hold of him and bring him to the elders at the gate of his town. They shall say to the elders, "This son of ours is stubborn and rebellious. He will not obey us. He is a glutton and a drunkard." Then all the men of his town are to stone him to death. You must purge the evil from among you. All Israel will hear of it and be afraid. (Deuteronomy 21:18-21)
It is important to study all religious and political traditions side by side and not focus on the dirty laundry of one particular tradition as that only confirms ones prior prejudices and biases. I have put the above quote from Deuteronomy just to shock the readers to shake off any Islamophobia so that readers can evaluate the traditions with a more open mind, whether the tradition be religious or a secular civilization.
In discussion forums I have noted that it seems convenient for non-Muslims to try to link terrorism with Islam, a reasoning denied by the common cliche of guilt by association, but they never try to make a case for their own scripture by co-relating its teaching with the 30 articles of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
It is easy to criticize other groups by picking up the worst representatives from those groups but fairly hard to make a case for Universal Brotherhood from your scriptures and in the case of agnostics and atheists from whatever principles they hold as sacred. I encourage the readers to advocate their philosophy by using the Universal Declaration as a yard stick in the comments below.
I do believe that in the 30 articles that were developed in the aftermath of untold destruction of World War II, we havea pragmatic solution to solve the current disorder in the world. There is hardly any need to reinvent the wheel, all we need is a resolve to implement these articles internationally.
Islam does not monopolize truth, it has a global message of Universal Brotherhood:"O mankind, We have created you from a male and a female; and We have made you into tribes and sub-tribes that you may recognize one another. Verily, the most honourable among you, in the sight of Allah, is he who is the most righteous among you. Surely, Allah is All-knowing, All-Aware." The Holy Quran 49:14
"Indeed, We have sent thee (Muhammad) with the truth, as a bearer of glad tidings and as a Warner; and there is no people on earth in any age who did not receive a Warner from God." The Holy Quran, 35:25
The Quran does not condemn all the non-believers, it says:
"Surely those who have believed in Muhammad as a Messenger of God, and the Jews, and the Sabians, and the Christians—whoso believes in Allah and the Last Day and does good deeds, on them shall come no fear, nor shall they grieve." The Holy Quran, 5:70
Alislam.org now has an International News Blog, covering secular as well as religious news, the Muslim Times. The Times aims at delivering a message of Universal Brotherhood. It already has more than a dozen Editors covering different countries and aims at covering each and every country, with a dedicated page, in near future God Willing! It will cover already published news and will have a broad scope:
The mission statement of the Muslim Times is to promote the Universal Brotherhood of mankind first presented in human history by the Holy Quran and spelled out in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, in secular terms, in recent history. To go to the homepage click here.
http://www.themuslimtimes.org/
Subscribe to the Muslim Times by daily E-Mail
The Muslim Times is promoting universal brotherhood and sisterhood in a world, which is divided by nationalism, religion, race, social class, gender and last but not the least, obfuscation created by illegitimate use of reductionism of science, taking away a wholesome understanding.
It is bringing out the urgently needed Separation of Mosque-Church and State in every country of our Global Village. Click here
The Messiah, Mirza Ghulam Ahmad Qadiani
He came in India 120 years ago to unite all religions and mankind by emphasizing religious freedom for everyone and the fact that the founders of all religions, Confucius, Buddha, Tao, Krishna, Ram, Moses and Jesus were prophets of God. He initiated renaissance of Islam in keeping with the prophecies of the Holy Prophet Muhammad, may peace be on him. Ahmad also laid the foundation of a vibrant Ahmadiyya Muslim Community. Read his books.
What is Common Between Christianity and Islam
Islam, Christianity or Atheism?
Sir Zafrulla Khan, a Polymath: Introducing Islam to the West
Worldwide Head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community: Hadhrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad
The Holy Qur'an states: O ye who believe! Be steadfast in the cause of Allah, bearing witness in equity; and let not a people's enmity incite you to act otherwise than with justice. Be always just, that is nearer to righteousness. And fear Allah. Surely, Allah is Aware of what you do. (Ch.5:V.9) This is the key principle to running a government, that religion should play no part in it. Religious differences should not be an obstacle to the implementation of justice. Read further:
Video of Keynote Address at Capitol Hill in USA by Khalifa of Islam
Naseem Mahdi delivering the invocation at State of Pennsylvania Assembly
Maulana Naseem Mahdi gave the invocation during the opening of session at the House of Representatives in Harrisburg, Pa., Dec. 12, 2011. Mahdi is the national vice president of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, USA, the oldest Muslim Community in the United States.
Separation of Mosque-Church and State
Solomonic wisdom needed to establish Separation of Mosque-Church-Synagogue and State
Violence in the Bible and Jihad in the Quran
Religion, Politics and Human Rights
Sharia Law: Concept of Enforcement?
How Shariah, an Intended Compass for Peace, Became a Tool of Oppression
An invitation to other religions: demonstrating human rights and Universal Brotherhood from your scriptures
'Let the Muslim be my Master in Outward Things.' References to Islam in the Promotion of Religious Tolerance in Christian Europe
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights and Islam!
President Obama on Separation of Church-Mosque and State
Steve Sutherland of CBC Radio Talks to Lal Khan Malik in Information Morning
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ACRIA's Executive Director Benjamin Bashein, Saks Fifth Avenue SVP & Fashion Director Roopal Patel, and Julia Sherman, author of Salad for President: A Cookbook Inspired by Artists, hosted an intimate luncheon celebrating ACRIA's Leadership Empowerment and Awareness Program (LEAP) for Girls. Part of ACRIA's newly launched Love Heals Youth Education Program, LEAP for Girls trains a new generation of community educators and activists in East Harlem, Central Brooklyn, and the Bronx—NYC communities of color experiencing the highest incidence of HIV. LEAP for Girls equips young women by strengthening their leadership abilities—including public speaking, conflict resolution, and decision-making skills—and educating them about self-esteem, HIV prevention, and sexual health. To date, over 650 young women have graduated from LEAP for Girls who, have in turn reached nearly 15,000 of their peers through community action projects. Additionally, by supporting LEAP for Girls alumnae as they go off to college (and they are often the first in their family to do so) the program helps young women strengthen their sense of self. ACRIA's expansion into the important field of youth education began in 2017 with the acquisition of Love Heals: The Alison Gertz Foundation for AIDS Education.
The three-course menu at this exciting first-ever event focused on seasonal salads and was designed by Julia Sherman, multimedia artist, photographer, blogger and, most recently, author of the newly published cookbook Salad For President: A Cookbook Inspired By Artists (Abrams Books, May 2017) containing more than 75 recipes with contributions and interviews by artists and creative professionals like William Wegman, Tauba Auerbach, Laurie Anderson, and Alice Waters. To learn more visit saladforpresident.com.
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