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The Ace of Knives
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Self-harm and suicide
The Ace of Knives remembers the first time she saw the card.
The Ace of Swords, the signifier of change.
Back then she imagined the Ace of Swords to be a sign of hope. Hope that her life would improve. Instead it had been an indicator of the change she was about to undergo, that her time was coming.
It was after that reading that she became The Ace of Knives.
The Ace of Knives has an audience.
She wishes they would leave. They should. After all, they'd already been dodging her knife play with the other blades she'd made; the sharp things would enter their personal space, their eyes would widen in alarm. Now they were staring at the most recent blade she was honing without any tools, a former can of soup, logo still visible on the handle. A child could be heard asking, "Mommy, how does she do that?" "Hush," says the mother.
She starts singing a song the blades suggest to her.
He blocks out the sun, this black man, that's what makes The Ace of Knives look up, sitting on the grass in College Park.
She stops singing at the top of her voice. Other patrons in the park cheer, probably because she stopped the noise. The Ace of Knives ignores them.
He has a camera around his neck. "So it is you." He looks like he is about to cry. "She have she voice, you know …" he says softly to himself, looking away hastily, wiping at one eye, touching the camera around his neck.
The Ace of Knives lands him one of her best cutting stares.
"An' I can tell yuh off yuh meds … and yuh ain't bathe." He looks pained. "Oh god, little gyal. Oh god."
This man was beginning to anger her.
"Wa' da FUCK you want?" she asks him.
"Yuh don't remember me at all." He looks like he is about to cry again.
"I ask you a question." She sits up. What the hell is his problem?
"Nah-nah, nah. Yuh parents deserve better than this. This ain't right." He flips open a cell phone and talks into it. Sunlight flashes off rings on his fingers as he walks away.
What did he just say?
"Who the fuck do you think you are, talking about my parents? WHO THE FUCK DO YOU THINK YOU ARE?! That's right! You better walk away!!" She throws after him every acid-tinged invective she knows, Canadian and West Indian.
He sits in the distance, at a chair opposite the waterfall, looking back at her occasionally.
She grips the grass in angry fists, blades coming away, green staining her fingers. "What you doin' sitting 'dere, looking at me?! Come standing in my face, talking about my parents … WHO DA FUCK DO YOU THINK YOU ARE!"
He's off the phone now. Still occasionally looking her way.
"Okay now, come along." Officers walk over to her.
"YOU! YOU CALL THEM! I'll make you pay for this!"
The officers sigh, faces hardening into fists. They charge forward, grabbing arms, legs. Like zombies all clustered around her, all reaching, pulling, and she fights, squirms, can't get away.
She keeps right on flinging insults, obscenities, anything she can think of, at the standing figure of the man staring after her in the distance, camera around his neck, while the officers cart her off.
The Ace of Knives has finally been pushed over the edge.
The magic in her blood demands that she kill something; the man who'd gotten her committed had just volunteered for the position.
But first, she must get out of the hospital.
From her bed she hears footsteps approach the door of her darkened room. Probably nurses at this hour.
"Poor girl," says a female voice from the doorway behind her, the tone high, light. "Every time she comes in she's always so … sick …"
"Is she talking?" asks another female voice, the tone leisurely, low.
One of them tut-tuts in sympathy.
"Do you have any idea how the blinds were cut that way?" asks the leisurely-toned one.
"No," high-tone says. "She was checked for sharps when she was admitted, then again earlier today …" Her voice fades off.
Under the covers, the Ace of Knives' ringed fingers search for reassurance. They touch the thin blade embedded in her copper-toned flesh. It is still enchanted by her touch.
Leisure-tone speaks up again.
"She was furious when they brought her in, eh …"
"Really?" A chinking of bracelets. "She's normally so … quiet …"
"Mmm …" the note drawn out in sympathy. They finally shuffle away.
The Ace of Knives lets out a soft, exasperated breath.
Her nose ring, a former circlet pendant, flashes in the corner of her eye; it reflects the annoying light from the antiseptic hallway. Her eyes move to the window, the slashed blinds now giving an unrestricted view of the stars, outside.
Wide, free outdoors.
She closes her eyes against her racing mind. The hours will pass slowly in this sterile, confining space. Everything, everything in her screams no more medication. But she had to be a good little patient and take the bitter pills, or they won't let her leave.
But medication will mess with The Ace of Knives, and with her magic, she is certain of it.
And she needs her magic right now.
The Ace of Knives is annoyed. Again.
Earlier, in a misguided attempt at conversation near the glassy office, the Ace of Knives endured yet another indignity. She'd indulged someone's need to talk: the nurse with the high-toned voice from last night. High-Tone had promptly assumed that The Ace of Knives' family were blue-collar, working as labourers or something unskilled. The Ace of Knives smiled thinly and said without a touch of emotion, "They're white collar."
The voice of an older male inpatient, seated in the hospital's common area, snaps her back to the present. "What are you?" he asks.
With her head's layer of downy black-brown hair, the Ace of Knives was blessed with the good fortune of being hard to place, thanks to being dougla; having both black and East Indian parents. This fact garnered its own share of annoyances, as evidenced today.
"I'm sorry?" she almost snaps. "What am I?" Not a good question to be asking at this time, for more than one reason.
"I can't tell," the man says in a barely softer tone, continuing, oblivious. "Where're you from?"
"I'm Canadian," she snaps this time, and moves away from the eating table to clearly indicate the conversation is over.
As she walks away, High-Tone nurse says, "Good. You're talking, and not just with me. That's faster than usual."
The Ace of Knives says nothing to this woman. She locates a spot on the plastic of the blue-grey couch and flops down, focusing on the television.
Involuntarily, a ringed finger, laced with emotion and magic, finds the thin blade under her skin, tracing its path.
The older gentleman also flops down at the opposite end of her couch, slight scent of body odour, slight amount of greying facial hair, slight potbelly, slightly balding, pale skin, pale gown like the one she wears, the type worn by those who either wanted convenience, or didn't have privileges yet to wear anything else, as was her case.
She hopes there shall not be a third annoyance today.
A fellow patient wants to do a Tarot reading for the Ace of Knives.
"Let me do you," Rochelle says, wrapped in her concoction of pink robes: a pale gown for a shirt, fuchsia bedroom slippers, head wrap and an assortment of bracelets. She sits across from her at one of the smaller tables in the ward's common area.
A pale, delicate hand places the Ace of Swords, her wrist jingling with the motion.
Again, this card. Change was coming.
She needed to get out of here; yet there'd be no way she could hide not taking her medication. For now. Medication which brought about its own changes. A dulling of the mind. A sluggishness of the senses, the spirit. This the Ace of Knives cannot abide.
For the Ace of Knives fears all drugs, be they self-medicating—like her parents took—or prescribed. She will live with her magic unaltered on the outside, for good or for ill. And no over-the-hill person in a park who couldn't mind his own business, rubbing salt in the wound that was her waking life so far, would get away with his interfering ministrations.
Not anymore.
She stares at Rochelle's display of cards, and again at the key card that mattered, absently fingering her nose ring.
So, change was once again afoot?
Then, soon. Perhaps soon she would have to start hurting others. The magic in her blood had been demanding it, after all.
If she couldn't have another's blood, then for now, her own blood would have to do.
The Ace of Knives knows pain.
The marks on her body are milestones of pains past.
In the damp heat of the running shower, she asks herself, where to put a new one?
Here? A knee injury, from a cousin; killing any dreams of a promising track career. No.
Scratch marks, scars, looking like an animal had a go at her.
A burn mark, like a cigarette, or maybe a cigar. She breathes in the clean scent of soap in the stall to push that memory away. No.
The only mark not self-inflicted was from the fight that ended her parents' lives, that one night.
Then, everything changed: that one day, that one time. That one period of pain. Thoughts to fingers, words to mouth, tears to eyes.
Blood to skin, to air, to blade.
They say that the manifestation of one's magic is determined by the crucial events and influences—internal and external—surrounding one's special time which happened during puberty. Signs and markers can help point out specifically when one's special time will manifest; but the Ace of Knives was alone. No supports, no people trained to detect.
In other cultures, one might undergo a rite of passage, perhaps by spending time alone in the woods until a wolf spirit or similar animal's essence made known its affinity. The only thing she ever felt, however, was constant emotional pain, and the desire to relieve it.
That one day, that one time. That one period of pain.
And she'd found that she could sharpen metal, hone blades, enchant them with words, either deliberate or spawned from the heat of passion.
Only afterward did she realize why she was able to score her skin with a once-blunt object.
She cannot quite control her magic yet. But when the emotions are there, when she is laid bare, and the time is right, magic happens.
Banging from the next stall. Voices from outside; was her time in here nearly up?
She chooses a spot along the edge of her chin.
The red of her blood washes away in the shower stream, swirling down the drain.
This is her answer to the magic's demands, for now.
When you're young, lived a life full of pain, it's easy to think you can go all the while alone.
Better alone than in bad company, right?
But then you get older, and you realize you can't really do it all alone.
Not only that, you get sick of the isolation. You figure there has to be a better way.
The man responsible for putting The Ace of Knives in the hospital probably thinks this. It is probably why he tried to help.
But the Ace of Knives does not consider what he did to be help at all. More like the act of an over-the-hill busybody. Someone messing with her life. Adding to her pain. Interfering. Besides, her magic was still crying out for blood; it might as well be his.
The Ace of Knives likes to cut flowers. If not fresh, out of slivers of wood.
A flower each left on her parents' graves. A flower for anyone else's grave she feels drawn to. Through rain or shine, fog or clear, she's only comfortable there; outside. She feels safer under the gaze of the stars, a hard wooden green park bench beneath her.
Despite having an apartment, she still feels safer outside, even now. Her parents were murdered, inside.
Run for your life. Through a window, onto hard asphalt, never mind the pain, run, run. Blend in outside where they can't find you.
Outside she stayed until the police brought her to the terrifying confines of the inside, kicking and screaming. Harsh hands. Pale faces, grimacing to hold onto her. Her fear; the murderers will get me, they'll find me. The fresh, painful memories, like a wound: the insistent banging on their apartment's white door, the elevated voices, the breaking bead curtain, her mother's screams, the blood. Hoping and praying they won't find her, hiding. The scuffle, the cut, the fleeing.
Here, she knows the names of virtually every person without a home in her area, some of them well. She'd sit on the pavement, or sleep in College Park, watching the night above, soothed by the rush and spray of the waterfalls. She'd only go home to wash up, then go back outside to be free again.
But she knew something wasn't right inside her. She'd heard horror stories from her parents. Witnessed their passing. And everyone who lived outside agreed: you didn't trust those who controlled everything on the inside, with their ways to maim, control and hurt. At least you knew what you were getting living outside.
Life was hard. Life was unfair. But you got harder.
If only the Ace of Knives could become so. After her parents, after her family, after everything, she was more like beaten and abused fruit.
Maybe now, with this magic to aid her, she had a chance. Could become hard as … a knife. And as sharp.
The Ace of Knives is home, shaving her head in her seldom-used, overheated apartment.
It had been short before, but she'd felt it was time for a change. Others have been leaving their mark upon her life, right? Well, this man was the last one. Others did what they pleased, why shouldn't she? Perhaps she should have been striking back sooner.
"Where the hell is he at?" she asks her magic, wiping away beads of sweat. The Ace of Knives eyes a map of the city pinned to a wall. She throws a sharpened blade; her magic guides it and the point slices deep into the wall, showing her his location.
She has found the person she needs to kill.
She grabs her shoes, shoving them on and lacing them up too tightly.
This nosy older gentleman will get a taste of comeuppance. He's not the one that has to go to the hospital. He's not the one that has to endure notions of superiority, mocking laughter, physical abuse by officers who enjoy being more rough than they have to be. He's not the one who has to deal with hospital staff who don't care, misdiagnosing you, locking you up, drugging you, suggesting solutions to problems you don't have while not helping with the pain you do.
Well, vengeance is what happens when persons with misguided notions set things in motion, then put what they started out of mind.
She fingers her nose ring.
Plus, he sealed his fate by invoking the memory of her parents as some sort of pretense.
The Ace of Knives storms out the door.
The Ace of Knives is going to kill him. She is certain of this.
She is in the hallway before his door. Unpainted, varnished wood, a brass knocker. Nothing else besides the obligatory peephole.
Ringed fingers, rings that her parents wore, grip a knife. Your interference ends here, she vows.
Memories of humiliation flood The Ace of Knives' mind; of being isolated, people not wanting, not caring, to understand her.
A stroke of the finger; the surface of the knife is rough. Filings clump to her skin.
Memories of cops slamming her against the wall, laughing at her discomfort, of curls of the lip and the holding up of noses.
A stroke of her finger; the surface of the knife becomes smooth.
Memories come of her parents' faces, of their warnings, of her being beaten by subsequent guardians, of doctors who blame instead of help.
Her enchanted finger strokes the surface of the knife again. It becomes finer. Razor sharp.
Her hand bangs on the door. No one answers The Ace of Knives.
"Where is he?" she hisses under her breath. A trilling from the surface of the knife on her fingertip. "Is he inside?" she asks it. It warms to her touch. She inserts it into the lock. "Open the door." The knife moves quickly, surely, the lock clicks. A well-placed punch and the door flies open, slamming against the inner wall, rattling on its hinges.
And he is there. Seated upon a fancy rattan chair. Waiting. Holding a painting of her circlet with a heart on it, back when it was a pendant, the pendant she now sports as a nose ring. A painting from home.
"What are you doing with that?!" she demanded.
"I painted it," he informs her, his voice a deep baritone. "For your parents. For you."
The Ace of Knives doesn't know what to make of this. The fire within her sputters, endangered by a strong wind.
Various pictures cover his walls. At a small shrine sharpened objects, candles. A large photo of him with her as a baby, smiling beside her parents.
"My name is Clive. I'm related to you. I'm an illegitimate child in the family, so people act like I don't exist. But I do."
Clive. She remembered the name being spoken around the house. Clive, who disappeared, left her parents wondering. Clive who was important to them. Clive, who was missed. Uncle Clive.
He places the painting he holds next to the diminutive shrine, then looks back to her. "It's been a few years since your parents died. A hard few years. But you're still young."
This makes The Ace of Knives freeze. You're still young. Many a person abused their power or authority over her waving around that oppressive notion. Her finger stretches to the knife. What other misguided notions does he run on?
"And when I say you young, I don' mean it as a bad 'ting. I mean it in the sense that there's still time."
This man will not dissuade her so easily. "Time for what?"
He makes an expansive gesture with his free hands. Hands with rings similar to the ones she wears. "Time to heal. To grow. Time to still do what you really want to do with your life. You really want to be doing this?" He was speaking now like a Canadian, with deliberate, gentle tones, to add space, defuse the tension of the situation.
The Ace of Knives pauses. She'd thought she wanted to kill this man. But … maybe what she really wanted was to stop running. To stop being afraid. To stop hurting. To not be so alone …
Ringed fingers in the act of clenching give away her inner turmoil.
He shifted in his rattan chair, the wicker crackling. "Trust can be … the world to a child. The witnessing of the death of one's parents is a terrible, terrible thing. It can destroy the fabric of everything you know.
"You couldn't completely trust your parents … could you?" he asked.
It was true. But the Ace of Knives will say nothing.
"They got … high around you, kinda scared you, didn't they? You knew things weren't quite right even then, when you didn't have the whole picture—"
But they were all she had.
"Look around. Please don't see what you think you want to see. I hope that you see someone who wanted to be sure that you were stable enough for them to guide you, someone who had to make sure they had their own shit straight before they can take on the task of caretaking someone else's child, someone who is here now, here for you, someone who will always be here, whose place, arms, and heart will always be open for you. Unconditionally.
"And I promise, if I fail in any of these things I am promising to you, you can do what you came here to do to me."
One breath.
Three breaths the Ace of Knives takes.
She says two words: "Keep talking."
Warm, gentle patois: "Yuh want to take a seat, Keisha?" He indicates another rattan chair.
Would she be making any signs of conceding? No, The Ace of Knives will not. She will, however, take a few deliberate steps inside. Closer to him. Hands clasped behind her back.
He nods. "You've been traumatized. Deeply. It will take years to overcome this kind of damage, my dear. It may always still be with you, but with the right help, it won't cripple you. And you will need help, of various sorts. To complicate matters, you've inherited mental illness—it runs in the family. And you cannot do this alone. There will always be people in the world who can hurt you. But your magic won't be affected by medications; I know this from experience with other people. It can be adjusted. It will aid you in thinking clearly. You can tell that already, can't you? Even from that small amount of time you spent taking them at the hospital. And with clarity, you can direct your magic in ways to help it thrive."
He fingered the pendant he wore that matched her nose ring. "I can also guide you. I can be there to protect you in times of pain, and … well, for your illness … there will be ups and downs. You will have to learn to prepare for them, and ride them so you don't get smashed into the rocks. But it will take time. And, again … I promise, that if you accept my help, I will be there."
He smiled gently at her. "How I doin' so far?" he asked, slipping into patois again.
The Ace of Knives has to make a decision. Before answering, she takes her hands from behind her back, and puts the knife away. She closes the door, comes round the rattan chair and places it before him, before she sits down.
"Keep talking."
The Ace of Knives is crafting wooden flowers on the sidewalk. Nearby are wood carvings of various patterns and shapes. People are standing nearby, slowing down to admire the work, watching. Purchasing.
She is putting her skills at cutting to good use; something … positive. Attainable. Useful. But she still likes to be outside. One thing at a time.
It seems like The Ace of Knives has found a friend. Not only that, an ally. A support, even. It would appear that the cards foretold an improvement to her circumstances this time around. She never seems to guess those cards right. That ability was obviously not her forte. But something else was.
What else could she do now?
Perhaps, look into the history and uses of her namesake.
Perhaps it was not such a bad thing that she did not have to kill.
Perhaps now she could actually live up to her name, and truly become, an Ace of Knives.
Originally appeared in Postscripts to Darkness 6 (Ex Hubris Imprints)
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Our inside group is comprised of the top inside sales and support team in New England. Our four inside sales and customer service representatives have excellent product knowledge, quick and accurate response time and do whatever is necessary to take care of our customers.
Our experienced, professional administrative staff keep the overall company operations running smoothly and support our entire team well.
GREG REYNOLDS
CPMR - PRESIDENT
BRYAN LALLY
CPMR – VICE PRESIDENT
MIKE MEYER
CSP – TERRITORY MANAGER
RICK SCHALLER
ANDREW GRAVES
JAY MURPHY
KEITH MACKAY
END USER SPECIALIST
Inside Sales & Customer Service
INSIDE SALES – CUSTOMER SERVICE
AMY HATCH
ZACK HOOVER
STACEY PLANK
INSIDE SALES / CUSTOMER SERVICE
LISA LYNCH
INSIDE SALES & MARKETING MANAGER
CYNTHIA DOHERTY
VICKI RIZZO
JANICE REYNOLDS
You might say that Greg Reynolds was born into the Electrical Industry. He learned about the industry as a young boy, having grown up with a father who was a factory sales rep. Discussions around the dinner table usually involved conversations with his Dad about the sales calls he made that day to distributors throughout New England. Greg has said that his Dad was his biggest mentor – having travelled with him on many a sales call, he learned from the best. After graduating from West Virginia University with a business degree, naturally his first job was in sales. In a few short years, he answered an ad for a sales position with an Electrical Manufacturers' Rep in New England. It didn't take long for him to realize that eventually he wanted to start his own agency.
In 1987, he was approached by the President of Allied Moulded Products, who asked him to rep their line and that's when he started the Agency. Several years later, he met Peter Flynn, a friendly competitor, and the two merged their agencies to become Flynn & Reynolds Agency. All these years later, the agency still proudly represents Allied Moulded Products. Many lines in the electrical industry have had the confidence in Flynn & Reynolds' ability to represent their lines for more than two decades, in part due to the solid leadership that Greg brings to the company. We align ourselves with manufacturers who support the partnership required when capturing markets with the use of Manufacturer Representatives, with emphasis on end-user demand.
As the Principal and one of the main driving forces behind Flynn & Reynolds Agency, Greg is responsible for establishing the goals and strategies of the company and the implementation of these goals as well as setting the overall direction of the company. His belief in ethical business practices, has earned Flynn & Reynolds the trust and respect of our customers and has allowed our business to thrive.
In 2002, Greg was the recipient of the Gem Rising Star Award for Independent Manufacturers' Representatives. Well-known and respected throughout the industry, Greg's knowledge and experience led him to the role of Chairman of NEMRA (National Electrical Manufacturers Representative Association) in 2013-2014.
Greg has been married to Janice for over 30 years and are the proud parents of three grown daughters. Their family especially looks forward to their time in New Hampshire skiing, hiking and anything else the great outdoors has to offer.
Bryan's sales career at Flynn & Reynolds began soon after graduating from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst and an initial sales position in the beverage industry. Bryan learned the agency's business on the inside and outside; after several years, he established the agency's first Connecticut/Western Massachusetts field sales office. During the 15 years Bryan spent in Connecticut, the agency's line card and recognition grew exponentially. His diligence and professionalism created not only customers but friends. Bryan's field work with contractors allowed him to demonstrate Flynn & Reynolds' value to their supporting distribution which in turn created more opportunity to capitalize on. When the opportunity came to acquire a smaller Connecticut based agency and retain its Connecticut based principal, Bryan had the chance to return to the Boston marketplace.
Today, Bryan is responsible for contractor and distributor sales in the Greater Boston metropolitan area. Additionally, he spearheads much of the specification efforts within the engineering community in New England, that many of the Agency's lines require. The New England electrical market and the products that Flynn & Reynolds represents have become second nature to him making him a tremendous asset to our manufacturers and customers not to mention the contribution he makes to our agency. We refer to him as our resident comedian, because as he says, "If you're not having fun, why bother?"
When not having fun at Flynn & Reynolds, Bryan can usually be found in New Hampshire where he enjoys spending time with his family, and antique boat, and some old snowmobiles.
When Mike Meyer came to Flynn & Reynolds over 20 years ago, his background was in nursing. As a Registered Nurse, Mike transitioned to sales within that industry. This is when he discovered that he truly enjoyed the challenges of sales. When the opportunity presented itself to him in the electrical industry, there was no turning back!
Known for his friendly and outgoing nature, his customers look forward to seeing him walk through the door. Present a challenge to Mike and he'll figure out what products to use to get the project done correctly. He enjoys learning about and working with new products because doing so presents another opportunity to help a customer. Over the years, he has worked on projects that include electric heat, snow melting, pipe trace, ventilation, residential electrical boxes and many more. Specifically, in the past five years, his involvement in lighting projects has enabled customers to save money by providing energy saving options. Visiting job sites and meeting with contractors, architects and engineers has given Mike the reputation of being a problem solver; on the rare occasion that he doesn't know the answer, he does what it takes to find out.
A major accomplishment in Mike's career at Flynn & Reynolds was being awarded Salesman of the Year by one of our manufacturers – a well-deserved honor!
Mike has been married for 33 years and has 4 grown children who have all graduated from college. In his free time, Mike enjoys spending time with his wife and kids. He likes to go boating, fishing, bike riding, traveling and driving his 40th anniversary Mustang convertible. The end of a perfect day is relaxing with his wife on their beach watching a sunset.
Rick Schaller joined the Flynn & Reynolds Team in early 2013 as a Territory Manager. His experience includes management positions in distribution, manufacturing and retail as well as establishing a manufacturers rep firm that attracted major electrical manufacturers. Well-known throughout the Connecticut and Western Massachusetts region, his 30 plus years of experience has proven to be a great asset to our company.
His experience with major players in the different aspects of the industry brings a diverse view of the sales process. Broad product knowledge, along with these management positions and the understanding of the needs of all parties in the sales process, created a strong base that brings positive growth for all involved. With experience from all sides of the electrical sales environment, he knows how to establish relationships with everyone in the sales process that then drives sales growth long term.
Rick lives in central Connecticut with his wife Cindy, close to his two sons. His large time spent in the industry is offset while he is on his road bike, keeping up with the young guys and showing them what can be done with focus and work. He is thankful for all the good people and friendships that have been built in the business and continues to look for more of those to build the base for long term relationships and sales into the future.
After graduating from UMASS Amherst's Isenberg School of Management with a degree in Business management and a brief stint in retail sales in the Boston market, in 2009 Andrew was hired to work as an Inside Sales Customer Service Representative at Flynn & Reynolds. He learned our business from the ground up – including the operation of our warehouse and shipping and receiving – all while developing product knowledge on the lines we represent. At the same time, he grew relationships with customers and developed a solid reputation for being responsive and diligent in gathering accurate information to assist customers in construction projects.
After two years of developing inside sales skills, he was moved into the merchandising role where he promoted the Flynn & Reynolds lines in the marketplace. His efforts enhanced the sales efforts for the outside sales team and while doing so, he continued to build relationships throughout New England.
After two years in this role, Andrew was moved into the position he currently holds at Flynn & Reynolds – Territory Manager. This was a perfect transition for Andrew as he had four years under his belt at Flynn & Reynolds, knew our products, built strong relationships with our manufacturers and customers alike. Now it was time for him to build our business with his diligent involvement in projects and bringing profitable solutions to contractors throughout New England. His dedication to our company, our manufacturers and our customers is apparent in everything he does.
Andrew is an avid New England sports fan – attending Celtics, Patriots and Red Sox games throughout the year. He is very competitive and utilizes this to his advantage in his golf league and enjoys the challenge of the sport in which there is no short cut to improvement except practice. He loves to travel with his wife Gayle. They've already visited Grand Canyon and Hawaii and they hope to see the rest of the country over the years.
Michael joined Flynn & Reynolds in January of 2019. In his role as Territory Manager, he will be covering the South Shore of Massachusetts, including the Cape and the Islands as well the state of Rhode Island. He is excited about the opportunity to contribute to the success of our company in the ever-growing dynamic electrical industry. His past management experience successfully forged relationships with co-workers, vendors, contractors as well as customers. Having a long working partnership with the Hyannis Yacht Club as Waterfront Director, Marina and Facilities Manager, Michael looks forward to building his new career with Flynn & Reynolds. In his past roles, he was always successful at the challenges of wearing many hats; something that will continue in his new position as Territory Manager.
After graduating from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, Michael settled on Cape Cod. He still resides there with his wife and daughter. A Licensed U.S.C.G Captain, Michael enjoys boating on the cape as well as teaching Skiing in Maine in his spare time.
Jay Murphy joined Flynn & Reynolds in 2020 bringing with him over 25 years of experience in the electrical industry. After graduating from Providence College, he began his career with a national electrical distributor. He furthered his career working directly for manufacturers and also a NEMRA Representative Agency. Jay brings experience calling on contractors, end users, specifiers and distributors throughout New England. He has been recognized by manufacturers for creating demand at the end user through his hard work and creativity.
Jay and his wife Lea have 2 children and reside in Worcester. He enjoys spending time with his family at the beach and sporting events. He is also an accomplished High School and College Ice Hockey Official.
Keith is a life-long resident of Massachusetts. He has been married to his wife Donna for over 35 years and they have four grown children. They have a golden retriever named Duke, along with three cats including "Bruin" who they got right after the Bruins won the Stanley Cup! Keith is a Hockey and Football fan and enjoys Skeet Shooting on the weekends.
Over the course of his career, he has had the opportunity to work with contractors to educate them on products to make their jobs and projects more efficient, resulting in more profitability! Keith looks forward to his next chapter at Flynn & Reynolds and is already working to help contractors in New England save time and money by using the quality products our manufacturers have to offer.
With over 20 years of experience in inside sales and customer service, Laurie joined Flynn & Reynolds in 2012, becoming a valuable asset to our team. The experience and knowledge she brought to our company made an immediate impact with our customers. Because of her larger than life personality, it didn't take too long for our customers to start asking for her directly.
In the years that followed she has become an expert in several areas of our business, including heat. When our distributors are looking for help with even the most complicated heat quote, Laurie is their go to person to get things done. This is not to say, however, that her only focus is heat. Over time, she has become familiar with all of our lines and can assist with anything she is asked for.
Due to her hard work, she was awarded Excellence in Sales by one of our largest manufacturers – the first individual award of its kind for our company!
A recent proud owner of her first home, she enjoys spending time working around the house and in her garden.
Amy joined Flynn & Reynolds in 2018 as part of the inside sales team. She is a graduate of Salem State College where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Elementary Education. Her 25 years of customer service experience in the hospitality industry led her to a career in sales. As an account executive for Zoom Media Connect, she was selling digital advertising to local businesses. In this position, Amy gained knowledge in every phase of the sales process from lead generation to closing the deal, with a huge emphasis on customer service.
In the short time that she has been with Flynn & Reynolds, Amy has already made great contributions to the team. She has completed online training for several of our manufacturers and is quickly coming up to speed in her product knowledge. She has already made her presence at Flynn & Reynolds known as we continually have customers specifically asking for her. Her positive can-do attitude has been a great addition to our team.
In her spare time, Amy enjoys spending time with her husband and two children. When they aren't cheering on their kids in their multiple sporting events, they like traveling around in their RV enjoying the great outdoors with friends and family.
Zack Hoover became the 4th member of the Flynn & Reynolds' Inside Sales and Customer Service team in July 2018. He brings with him nearly ten years of experience in the electrical distribution industry, having served key roles on both the manufacturer and distributor ends of the business in his previous stops.
Most recently, he worked for RemPhos / Light Efficient Design in Middleton, MA as Manager of Inside Sales and Quotations. In this role, he familiarized himself with many of our customers by helping distributors and ESCOs alike find the solutions for their LED lighting projects.
Prior to this, Zack spent eight years at Bulbs.com, Inc. in Worcester, MA first as a Commercial Inside Sales Rep, and later as a Team Leader for the commercial sales team. In these roles, he worked with end user customers large and small to help manage their year-round lighting needs and retrofit projects.
When it comes to lighting, Zack has seen the industry change from legacy lighting products of the past to today's various levels of LED retrofit solutions. Having completed a number of lighting courses and certifications, you can count on Zack to recommend the right products for the job. He's also quickly learning each of the Flynn & Reynolds product lines, making him a valuable addition to our team.
A native of Chelmsford, MA, Zack now resides in Newburyport, where you can find him exploring the waters of the North Shore on his kayak. Zack is also an avid sports fan, rooting on the Red Sox, Patriots and Ohio State Buckeyes in his spare time.
Stacey Plank recently joined Flynn & Reynolds as an Inside sales Representative. She brings with her over 25 years of customer service experience. Most recently working for Philips Screw Company as an account manager. Her past experience also includes working as a as a call center manager. She enjoys working with customers to provide excellent customer service.
She and her husband Jon have a blended family that includes five children ranging in age from 8 – 16. They enjoy spending time together and especially enjoy the summer months.
Lisa came to Flynn & Reynolds in 2009, bringing with her over 20 years of experience in Sales and Executive Administration. Her prior experience includes working at Whistler Corporation for over 18 years, starting as their Sales Coordinator and eventually becoming the Sales Manager there. Immediately prior to joining Flynn & Reynolds, Lisa worked as a Channel Sales Manager for Pepsi for almost two years.
A graduate of Northern Essex Community College with her Associates Degree majoring in Executive Secretarial, Lisa realized she missed utilizing her organizational and administrative skills as well as her sales experience, so she decided to look for a position that combined everything she loved to do. That's how she came to Flynn & Reynolds.
In her position as Executive Assistant to the President, she is constantly challenged to learn new things and find the best and most efficient solutions to anything that comes her way. She works hard to contribute to the success of the company by being a constant fixture in the office that the entire team has come to depend on. She considers working at Flynn & Reynolds a privilege and is proud to be part of a company that strives to always do the right thing.
Lisa and Peter, her husband of over 25 years, are the proud parents of Cameron, who has just started his junior year in college. She and her husband enjoy watching Cam play tennis on his college team. She also enjoys spending time with her family at Lake Winnesquam and traveling to Hilton Head Island as often as possible.
Way back in 2000, Cynthia joined Flynn & Reynolds. At the time, she started out as a part-time employee helping out with invoicing. In no time at all, it became apparent that Cynthia's talents were not being used to their full extent. She slowly started taking on more and more responsibilities until her part-time hours turned into a full-time job in just three days a week.
Cynthia has over 50 years of varied experience which she brings to us as part of the Accounting team. She has been responsible for accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, inventory, benefits and many other countless tasks.
The most important role Cynthia has played at Flynn & Reynolds over the years is being the organizer of everything good that happens in this company on a personal level. She never forgets a birthday or a holiday or a special occasion for anyone. She is well loved by everyone here.
After 18 years, she has semi-retired and works just one day a week. We all look forward to seeing her on Wednesdays! Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her husband, two children and grandson. She enjoys cooking, baking, biking and kayaking.
Vicki Rizzo came to Flynn & Reynolds in early 2016 in a part-time role that initially started out as helping out wherever and whenever she was needed. In no time at all, she quickly became an important addition to our administration team. Today, as Office Manager, she wears many hats and her duties are numerous. Her responsibilities include both accounts receivable and payable, human resources, payroll and building maintenance issues.
A graduate of Aquinas College with an Associate Degree in Administration, she brings with her 30 years of administrative experience, centered mainly in the area of sales and marketing.
Prior to joining our company, she recruited, trained and managed over 100 volunteers, coordinated events and connected new people at Free Christian Church. Vicki also has the gift of hospitality and enjoys entertaining her friends and family at her home. Vicki and George, her husband of more than 20 years, are kept busy with their 3 sons; together they enjoy cheering them on at their many sports activities.
Janice came to work at Flynn & Reynolds 15 years ago when she was taking a break from her full-time job in Critical Care Nursing. At that time, she had an infant and two young daughters. Looking to spend more time with her children, she came to Flynn & Reynolds to utilize her organizational skills here in a part-time position. Her immediate responsibility at that time was to organize and procure literature and marketing materials from the many manufacturers that we represent.
Through the years, her responsibilities have increased to providing support in preparation for our many trade shows, promotions and educational sessions throughout the year. Additionally, she is responsible for maintaining an updated supply of literature for all of our lines.
For many years, Janice has been responsible for the Human Resource and Benefits aspects of our business, keeping our employees up to date on important information for themselves as well as their families.
In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family, hiking with her dogs and cooking for whoever will eat her gourmet meals.
Our end-user focus creates demand for the products we represent and our highly professional business ensures quality representation.
Distributors are the life blood of our industry. It is our goal to grow profitable sales by reducing the transactional cost for distribution.
We support architects and engineers in the specifying process. And we support the electricians in the installation of the products we represent.
Why F&R
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CHOICES Delaware spoke with three nationally known and respected educators of the deaf outside of Delaware to ask for their perspectives.
Carol Flexer received her doctorate in audiology from Kent State University in 1982. She was at The University of Akron for 25 years as a Distinguished Professor of Audiology in the School of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology. Special areas of expertise include pediatric and educational audiology. She continues to lecture extensively nationally and internationally and has authored more than 150 publications. Dr. Flexer's talks, seminars, and workshops focus on the development and expansion of listening, speaking and literacy skills in infants and children, including those with all degrees of hearing loss. She is licensed as an audiologist and holds the CCC/A and the LSLS Cert. AVT.INTERVIEW.


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The 18631 / 18632 Ranchi–Ajmer Garib Nawaz Express is an express train belonging to South Eastern Railway zone that runs between  and  in India. It is currently being operated with 18631/18632 train numbers on a weekly basis.

Service

The 18631/Ranchi–Ajmer Garib Nawaz Express has an average speed of 51 km/hr and covers 1678 km in 33h 10m. The 18632/Ajmer–Ranchi Garib Nawaz Express has an average speed of 51 km/hr and covers 1678 km in 32h 45m.

Coach composition

The train has standard ICF rakes with a max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 15 coaches :

 2 AC III Tier
 5 Sleeper coaches
 6 General Unreserved
 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake

See also

 Ranchi Junction railway station
 Ajmer Junction railway station
 Ajmer–Bangalore City Garib Nawaz Express
 Garib Nawaz Express

Notes

References

External links

 18632/Ajmer–Ranchi Garib Nawaz Express
 18631/Ranchi–Ajmer Garib Nawaz Express

Transport in Ranchi
Transport in Puri
Express trains in India
Rail transport in Rajasthan
Rail transport in Uttar Pradesh
Rail transport in Bihar
Rail transport in Jharkhand
Railway services introduced in 2017
Named passenger trains of India

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More on reionisation
December 14, 2007 Tomas Martin
On Wednesday I talked about reionisation and how many of the new telescopes being designed are to study this side of astronomy. But what exactly does this mean? Well, ionisation just means that the electrons of an atom are separated from the protons and neutrons. This usually requires a lot of energy, especially if it occurs over a large area. When the universe began after the big bang (the far left of the picture), everything was close together and extremely hot. For a while even the quarks that make up protons and neutrons were independent of each other. Over time the universe grew and the temperature decreased. Quarks recombined into particles, electrons recombined with protons, leaving us with mostly neutral hydrogen, all across the universe.
Now, astronomers can't see much from neutral hydrogen. It's too cool to emit much EM-radiation as light, infra red or radio waves that telescopes can pick up. Today, however, we see lots of radiation – from stars, galaxies, black holes, quasars and ionised gas. If the universe was neutral 12 billion years ago, what caused it to reionise? Probably, the first stars caused this change. Over huge periods of time tiny variations in the density of the universe caused the hydrogen to collapse into stars, whose light then ionised the regions around them. By studying the 'bubbles' of ionisation so long ago we can work out why the universe has the structure we see today.
Astronomers have never seen that far back before in the key Radio and Infrared regions. The telescopes of the last fifty years just don't have the power, as Scotty might say. The further back through time you want to look, the further the light has to travel and the fainter the signal. With the advances in computer technology over the last twenty years, we can finally start building equipment capable of seeing those first stars and galaxies. If people are interested, I'll post the occasional update on how telescopes like JWST and SKA are progressing.
[photo by Nasa's WMAP team via JSWT Science Case]
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Reionisation and the future of telescopes
December 12, 2007 Tomas Martin	1 Comment
As astronomers look further back in time, they need more powerful, higher resolution instruments. As well as the search for extrasolar planets, one of the key areas the new technology will be looking at is the epoch of reionisation, some one billion years after the big bang. 400,000 years after the big bang, the universe cooled enough to become opaque, so that very little light was being emitted for us to observe. Later the universe began to change and objects like stars and galaxies formed. The heat from these first objects began ionising the neutral gas of the universe, creating more stars and galaxies in bubbles of hotter regions that eventually spread to form the reionised universe we see today.
Some of the designs for new telescopes are incredible. The picture shows the E-ELT, one of the new designs of Extremely Large Telescopes (anything over 20m in diameter). The small white shape in the bottom left is a car! The awesome James Webb Space Telescope will launch in 2013 to replace the Hubble Telescope. Its mirror and tennis court-sized sunshield unfold in space once it reaches its home orbiting L2, some 1.5 Million km from Earth. ALMA, LOFAR and SKA will links tens or even thousands of smaller radio telescopes together as one massive array, stretching out across continents. The next decade will truly be a revolution in the devices astronomers use to study the sky.
[This is a version of a talk I gave as part of my masters course at Bristol University last week]
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It felt appropriate to make my first blog about change considering I made the decision to "trade in" a career trading financial markets for a new career providing coaching & therapy....a pretty big leap you might think.
Evolution has programmed us to be cautious about change, but it doesn't need to be quite so drastic as changing career, and for some a small or subtle change can make all the difference to our state of mind and provide a boost to our confidence and our energy, to revitalise us.
Redecorating, de-cluttering, buying a new pair of shoes or item of clothing, even as simple as having a shave after you've let that stubble grow a little longer than usual......they can all have a refreshing effect that can brighten your mood, clear your mind and re-energise.
Take a look around you, I'm sure there's something you have that you think, "hmmm, I've been meaning to get rid of that" or "I've wanted to change that for so long".
See how good it feels....!


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Ball, Kirk & Holm, P.C.
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Ball, Kirk & Holm, P.C., is a plaintiff personal injury law firm that has been representing Waterloo residents since 1958. It has obtained multimillion-dollar verdicts and settlements against multinational corporations and hospital systems in Iowa. Its attorneys utilize their big city expertise and resources to handle the most serious cases while still providing local service and take a top-to-bottom approach to protect clients. The firm has members who have served as presidents of the Iowa Association for Justice and the Iowa Academy of Trial Lawyers.
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Beecher, Field, Walker, Morris, Hoffman Johnson, P.C.
620 Lafayette St. Suite 300, Waterloo, IA 50704
Beecher, Field, Walker, Morris, Hoffman Johnson, P.C. offers representation to injury victims in and around Waterloo. Founded in 1918, the practice handles cases arising from the negligence or recklessness of other people or companies. Its lawyers are negotiators and litigators who help clients pursue maximum compensation for damages such as lost wages, rehabilitation, medical costs, and general pain and suffering. The firm gives back to the community by supporting local charities and causes, such as Northeast Iowa Food Bank, Koats for Kids, and Panther Scholarship Club.
Brown, Kinsey, Funkhouser & Lander, P.L.C.
214 North Adams, Waterloo, IA 50401
Brown, Kinsey, Funkhouser & Lander, P.L.C., has been catering to clients in Waterloo and nearby areas since 1951. It offers legal representation in different types of personal injury cases, including animal attacks and motor vehicle accidents. It also assists individuals who are dealing with matters related to business law, estate planning and probate, real estate, and Social Security disability. John P. Lander, the attorney, is a member of the Iowa Association for Justice and the National Organization of Social Security Claimants' Representatives.
Dave O'Brien Law, P.C.
1500 Center Street NE Suite 103, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
Dave O'Brien Law, P.C., serves individuals in Waterloo and the nearby communities. The firm offers clients legal advice and services in the area of personal injury, including cases on motor vehicle collision and workers' compensation. Its founder and attorney, Dave O'Brien, also works with clients to defend their constitutional rights by representing them in cases involving wrongful searches, wrongful arrests, and excessive force, such as police shootings and beating. O'Brien used to work for Robert Reich at the U.S. Department of Labor with the Clinton Administration in 1994.
Dutton Daniels Hines Kalkhoff Cook & Swanson, P.L.C.
3151 Brockway Rd,, Waterloo, IA 50701
Dutton, Daniels, Hines, Kalkhoff, Cook, & Swanson PLC is a general practice law firm located in Waterloo. The firm has been representing clients in the state of Iowa for over 100 years. It advocates for injury victims in cases of automobile, bicycle, and pedestrian accidents, medical malpractice, product liability, and wrongful death. Dutton, Daniels, Hines, Kalkhoff, Cook, & Swanson is recognized as a Tier 1 Personal Injury law firm by The Best Lawyers in America.
Eells & Tronvold Law Offices, PLC
1921 51st Street, N.E., Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
Eells & Tronvold Law Offices, PLC, provides legal representation for clients in Waterloo and surrounding areas. It handles personal injury cases involving motor vehicle collisions, premises and products liability, legal and medical malpractice, wrongful death, and nursing home abuse and neglect with an aim to receive compensation for clients. Additionally, the firm handles wills, probate, trust, and estate cases. Jeffrey R. Tronvold, one of the firm's lawyers, is a member of the Iowa Association for Justice and The National Trial Lawyers' Top 100 in the state.
Engelbrecht and Buchholz, PLLC
123 First Street SE, Waverly, IA 50677
Engelbrecht and Buchholz, PLLC, is a law office that has been serving clients in Waterloo and nearby areas for over 125 years. It offers legal guidance and representation to individuals dealing with personal injury matters. Some of the cases it handles are medical malpractice and product liability. It also works on business law, criminal defense, and real estate claims. David M. Engelbrecht, one of the attorneys, has been practicing law since 1982. He is a member of the Iowa Association for Justice.
Forcier Law Office PLLC
405 Jefferson St, Waterloo, IA 50701
Forcier Law Office PLLC is a firm that provides legal services to the area of Waterloo. Its attorney, Nina Forcier, is a Waterloo native with a background in criminal defense, family law, civil litigation, and mediation. The firm was founded in 2014 and serves a variety of individuals and businesses. It provides representation for personal injury, automobile accidents, divorce, guardianship, and conservator cases. It can also provide assistance with estate planning, elder law, wills, trusts, and litigation.
Johnson & Legislador, P.L.C. Attorneys at Law
1636 42nd St NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
Johnson & Legislador, P.L.C., Attorneys at Law, fights for the rights of injured individuals in Waterloo and the surrounding areas. Its lawyers leverage decades of experience in representing clients in personal injury lawsuits, obtaining maximum compensation for damages caused by negligence or carelessness. It handles motor vehicle collisions, construction accidents, dog bites, slips and falls, grain bin and silo accidents, and wrongful death. Established in 2008, the firm extends its practice to workers' compensation matters and Social Security disability claims.
Kaplan & Frese LLP
111 E Church St., Marshalltown, IA 50158
Kaplan & Frese LLP cates to the legal needs of the injured in Waterloo. The law firm represents individuals suffering from the physical and emotional consequences of another party's negligence, which may involve accidents, medical negligence, and unsafe premises. Its lawyers, who have over 75 years of legal experience, assist clients with personal injury claims in state, appellate, and federal courts. Managing partner Barry Kaplan has been in practice since 1975 and is a certified mediator.
Lorenzen Law
4817 University Ave, Suite D, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
Lorenzen Law serves the residents in the Waterloo metro and its surrounding areas. The firm represents personal injury and accident victims in their compensation claims for property damage, loss of income, and hospitalization expenses. It also assists families of wrongful death victims. In addition, the firm practices in the areas of probate, estate planning, real estate, business, and finance. Its attorney, Corey Lorenzen, also has experience in civil litigation, covering various disputes that involve wills, insurance, and contracts.
Peglow, O'Hare & See, P.L.C.
118 East Main St., Marshalltown, IA 50158
Peglow, O'Hare & See, P.L.C., settles the legal needs and concerns of clients in Waterloo and the neighboring communities. It works for the compensation of personal injury damages caused by motor vehicle accidents, slips and falls, defective products, and animal attacks. It handles family law matters such as divorce, child support, and custody. One of the firm's attorneys, Paul Peglow, has over 45 years of experience. He is also an Iowa Academy of Trial Lawyers fellow and an AAJ member.
Pieters & Pieters Law Offices
3356 Kimball Avenue, Suite 10, Waterloo, IA 50702
Pieters & Pieters Law Offices assists in filing personal injury claims for individuals injured due to the recklessness of another party in Waterloo. Its legal team works with clients seeking compensation for lost wages, emotional anguish, and other losses. Common instances involved dog attacks, product liability, slips and falls, and motor vehicle accidents. In addition, it focuses on social security disability claims and chapter 7 bankruptcy. One of its attorneys, John S. Pieters, Sr., has been representing clients since 1952.
RSH Legal
425 2nd St SE #1140, Waterloo, IA 52401
RSH Legal covers various personal injury cases involving vehicle accidents, medical malpractice, and workplace mishaps for Waterloo-based clients. It employs different law guides that provide comprehensive advice for those who seek legal options for compensation. Its team includes John Riccolo, who previously worked as the chairman of the Iowa Judicial Qualifications Commission and a member of the American Association for Justice's Board of Governors. One of the firm's previous cases involves a police-related mishap that was settled for at least $8 million.
Sailer Law
809 W. 1st Street, Suite B, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
Sailer Law is a personal injury lawyer near Waterloo that represents area clients who have received serious bodily injuries in automobile, motorcycle, and pedestrian accidents due to the careless actions of another person. The firm advocates with insurance companies and medical professionals to ensure a fair monetary settlement for lost wages, immediate and ongoing medical expenses, out-of-pocket vehicle repairs, and pain and suffering. The firm also mediates in family law matters.
Snow, Knock, Sevcik & Hinze Attorneys at Law
120 Hudson Road, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
Over the past 50 years, Snow, Knock, Sevcik & Hinze Attorneys at Law has provided customized solutions to Waterloo residents. Its attorneys handle personal injury claims involving auto accidents, dog bites, premises liability, and slips and falls, where they help injured victims obtain fair compensation. Other practice areas include family law, real estate, tax, and wills and trusts. One of the managing attorneys, Joseph R. Sevcik, has been holding positions in various offices of the Black Hawk County Bar Association.
Swisher & Cohrt
528 W. 4th St., Waterloo, IA 50704
Swisher & Cohrt is a personal injury attorney in Waterloo that offers legal representation to area clients who have received serious bodily injuries in automobile, commercial truck, or pedestrian accidents due to the careless actions of another individual or organization. The firm advocates for fair and full compensation for loss of wages, immediate and ongoing medical expenses, out-of-pocket vehicle repairs, and physical pain. It also handles estate planning, real estate transactions, and employment law.
Swisher & Cohrt Attorneys at Law
Swisher & Cohrt Attorneys at Law is a private multi-practice firm that has been serving individuals and families in Waterloo and the surrounding areas for more than a century. It handles a variety of personal injury cases, including those involving vehicular collisions, premises and construction incidents, and toxic torts. It also provides legal assistance for wrongful death claims. Several of the firm's attorneys are members of the Iowa Academy of Trial Lawyers and the Iowa Defense Counsel Association.
Timothy D. Ament Law Firm, P.C.
2115 Laporte Road, Waterloo, IA 50702
Timothy D. Ament Law Firm PC is an accident lawyer in Waterloo, representing area clients who have received serious bodily injuries in a car, truck, motorcycle, or pedestrian accident because of the careless actions of others. The firm advocates for plaintiffs to receive fair and full compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, emotional distress, and physical pain. It also handles wills, probate, and family law cases, including divorce and child custody.
Trent Law Firm, PLLC
3429 Midway Drive, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
Trent Law Firm PLLC is a general service legal firm that represents clients with personal injury cases. Founder Brooke Trent is a personal injury lawyer near Waterloo who represents clients who have been afflicted by injuries due to negligence, automobile accidents, and other unfortunate events. The firm diligently fights for clients' rights in negotiations and, if necessary, in court. Additional practice areas include business, elderly, family, probate, and real estate law.
How to choose a personal injury attorney?
It's crucial to find a personal injury attorney who is experienced, but it's also important to feel comfortable. Take advantage of free consultations and ask questions about how long each candidate has been practicing, how their fee structure works, and who will be handling the majority of the casework (some big firms may hand off routine tasks to paralegals). Above all, find someone who listens well and believes they can achieve an optimal outcome. Still uncertain? Ask friends for referrals and check out online reviews.
What does a personal injury lawyer do?
Personal injury attorneys help those who have suffered due to the negligence of others get the compensation they deserve. That may include negotiating settlements with other people, insurance companies, or even government agencies or arguing the case in court. Some attorneys specialize in a certain type of injury, such as auto accidents or birth injuries, while others advocate for almost any injured party.
What does personal injury law cover?
In the legal world, "personal injury" is any kind of injury, physical or psychological, that results from the negligence of a person, business, or other entity. While visible or acute injuries such as a broken leg or concussion are among the most obvious types of personal injuries, this category also covers less tangible injuries such as emotional distress and issues such as asbestos exposure that may contribute to long-term problems.
What are the most common types of personal injury claims?
Personal injury claims encompass a wide variety of situations ranging from accidents on privately owned property to injuries in the line of duty to whiplash sustained during a commute. These claims may include car accidents, dog bites, slip and falls, medical malpractice, defamation, product defect accidents, premises liability, product liability, workplace accidents, food poisoning at a restaurant, and boating or aviation accidents.
How do personal injury lawyers get paid?
Many personal injury lawyers advertise that they don't get paid unless their client does. This is called "working on contingency," meaning the attorney is compensated only if they win their case. These payments are typically percentage based, giving attorneys a predetermined portion of the court-ordered award. Other lawyers may command an hourly rate or combine an hourly rate with a smaller contingency fee.
How much do personal injury lawyers charge?
Personal injury lawyer fees can differ from state to state and may be subject to local regulations. In general, personal injury attorneys work under contingency agreements entitling them to 33% of any related settlement or award. Sometimes lawyers use a sliding contingency, charging 33% for awards agreed upon during pre-trial negotiations and raising the fee to 40% once the matter goes to trial.
When do I need to hire a personal injury lawyer?
Anytime an injury is known or suspected to be the result of negligence, it's a good idea to consult with a personal injury attorney who can offer insight into the validity of a claim and whether or not that claim is worth pursuing legally. A consultation is particularly important if someone has suffered serious injuries that have left them disabled or otherwise impacted their financial future or quality of life.
Can I file a personal injury claim without a lawyer?
It's possible to pursue a personal injury claim without an attorney; however, it's best to save self-representation for cases involving minor injuries or are otherwise considered straightforward. Cases that involve serious injuries that are not completely resolved or where liability has yet to be determined are more complex. Those situations can quickly become stressful and time consuming as they require an understanding of tort law, resources for gathering medical records, and time to review photographs and evidence pertaining to the injury and scene of the accident (if applicable). Bringing on an experienced personal injury lawyer could result in a higher reward while giving the injured party more time to concentrate on their physical, mental, and emotional recovery.
How long does a personal injury lawsuit last?
The length of time it takes to settle a personal injury lawsuit is highly dependent on a number of factors ranging from the type of case to the length of medical treatment to whether the suit is settled before court or requires a long trial. While most personal injury cases are resolved within two years, more complicated suits could take longer.
What are the benefits of hiring a personal injury lawyer?
It's tempting to save on lawyer's fees by pursuing self-representation, but there are many benefits to hiring a personal injury lawyer including their years of experience. A good attorney will know how to properly assess your damages, including not just medical bills but other concerns, such as lost wages and pain and suffering, to craft a demand that fully reflects the compensation to which the injured party is entitled. They also have the resources and knowledge necessary to consult with experts, negotiate effectively with insurance companies, properly navigate the legal system, and otherwise ensure the best possible outcome.
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Map: Easy Fire updated evacuations, perimeter
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A new Southern California wildfire forced mandatory evacuations in Simi Valley, including at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library.
Flames from the Easy Fire approach the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, Calif. on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2019. (KTLA-TV via AP)
The Easy Fire started around 6 a.m. Wednesday between the cities of Simi Valley and Moorpark, west of Los Angeles' San Fernando Valley, Ventura County officials said.
Within an hour, initial mandatory evacuations were ordered, and by 8:30, the evacuation order had been expanded to about 11 square miles. On Wednesday evening, the portions of that area west of Highway 23 (Moorpark Freeway) were reduced to an evacuation warning. The mandatory evacuation area is indicated in red on the map above.
The black line shows the rough perimeter from Wednesday evening, at 1,645 acres (2½ square miles). The fire burned up to the edge of the Reagan library, but no buildings there were destroyed.
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Bay Area lawmaker's bill mandates backup power at cellphone towers
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Cars traveling eastbound on the 118 Freeway as a fire burns near Madera Rd. on Wednesday, October 30, 2019. (Dean Musgrove/Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
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Hidden - what fabric is this garment is made from?
We were lucky to get a second row seat at this fashion parade held in 'The Cloud' on Auckland's waterfront during the recent Rugby World Cup 2011. I had great fun snapping away as the models paraded in front of me.
The garments featured (with a rear view below) were made from toilet paper! Very impressive don't you think … and multipurpose!
This entry was posted in Design, Fashion, Photography and tagged Auckland waterfront, hidden, postaday2011, Rugby World Cup 2011, The Cloud, toilet paper, weekly photo challenge on October 31, 2011 by Rossi.
I've been offline for a while – preoccupied with a work project and other important activities namely the Rugby World Cup 2011.
When I saw this week's photo challenge, I felt the need to share this image. I'm obscured – definitely the best way to be.
This entry was posted in Design, Photography and tagged Auckland Art Gallery, Belgium, Environment 3, Luc Piere, postaday2011, weekly photo challenge on October 30, 2011 by Rossi.


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Everything We Know About Christen Press and Her Relationship With Tobin Heath
Last Updated May 4, 2022
By Osondu Queen
Christen Press is an American professional soccer player who currently plays for the Angel City FC of the National Women's Soccer League and also for the United States women's national team.
To fans of women's soccer, Christen Press is one of the greatest players that has ever graced the pitch in the history of the game. She has been the center of attraction at several competitions due to her superlative skills which have seen her create chances and score goals for her teams.
Press has enjoyed many memorable games since she debuted. As one of the world's most talented players, she won prestigious awards and mentions for her outstanding performances for her country and teams. Here are all the interesting facts about the soccer star and her relationship with Tobin Heath.
Who Exactly is Christen Press?
Christen Press is a professional soccer star who plays for Utah Royals Football Club as a striker in the National Women's Soccer League. She started playing football at an early age and has competed professionally in several regions for teams like MagicJack, Tyresö FF and Kopparbergs/Göteborg FC, and the Chicago Red Stars. Press has also represented the United States women's national soccer team in competitive games starting from 2008 when she debuted with the Under 20 team.
Christen Annemarie Press is the daughter of Cody Press, an ex-footballer and Stacy Press, a retired tennis player. She was born in Los Angeles, California, in the United States of America, on 29th December 1989 and raised in the Palos Verdes, in Los Angeles County along with her two sisters named Tyler Press and Channing Press.
Christen and her dad image source
Christen Press At a Glance
How Her Soccer Career Evolved
The soccer superstar had her high school studies Chadwick High School where she actively represented the school's soccer team in competitions as a captain for two years. She was a four-year starter for the team and also played influential roles in the team's qualification to two Southern Section Division IV titles. Press netted in 128 goals at Chadwick and was also lettered in tennis and track. The American forward started playing football at the age of five and has since featured for many football sides in and outside the United States, including Standford Cardinal women's soccer team during her college career from 2010 to 2017.
Christen has featured more than 100 times for the United States senior team, netting over 45 goals since she joined the team in 2013. The 5 feet 7 inches forward has also won several awards including the 2010 Hermann Trophy, a mention as Pac-10 Player of the Year, and Soccer America Player of the Year to mention a few. Besides her sports, Press has appeared in numerous promotional programs and advertisements for top brands such as Nike, Coppertone, Wheaties, and photoshoots for magazines like Glamour, Self, and Howler.
Press in a game against North Carolina Courgae image source
The American soccer star currently plays for Utah Royals FC as a striker in the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL). She made her first appearance for the Salt Lake City-based team on June 27th, 2018 in a tough game against the Seattle Reign. Her records so far for the team are outstanding and commendable.
What To Know About Her Relationship With Tobin Heath
Long hours on the training field and competition ground can lead to bonding and the establishment of friendships among footballers. While it is true that this is not always the case in every team, we have seen a lot of players getting along and forming formidable friendships as teammates. The latter is the story of Tobin Heath and Christen Press who became best of friends as players for the United States women's national soccer team.
The players-turned-friends have been going strong together ever since they found each other. Apart from the fact that they are good with the ball at their feet, Heath and Press share a lot of things in common. Even though their closeness has earned them criticism and also gave rise to unpleasant rumors, the soccer stars appear to be unfazed by the title-tattle. Rumors have been swirling that the players are in a romantic relationship but none of them has come to deny or confirm the speculation.
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Apart from their individual exploits at their respective clubs, here are other fascinating facts you need to know about them.
Press And Heath Are Co-Founders Of A Clothing Line
The name of the brand is Re-Inc while Press, Heath, Megan Klingenberg, and Megan Rapinoe are the CEOs of the company. Re-Inc is a gender-neutral apparel line established with the purpose of promoting art, creativity, equity, and progress. It was launched in 2019 following controversies between Fox Sports, Nike, the U.S Soccer management and the U.S women's national team on pay equity. The CEOs plan to address issues like inclusivity through the line and expand it into a magnificent company like Google or Nike.
While Press is in charge of quality control at the company, Heath focuses on product design, Rapinoe takes care of brand innovation and design, while Klingenberg is in charge of strategic partnerships.
The Buddies Are Famous For Their Dynamic Playing Styles
Press and Heath are popular among soccer fans for their rare on-field skills. They have great dribbling skills, speed, ball control, and the ability to maneuver opponents during games. Unlike average players, the friends also have an astonishing game approach and have everything it takes to frustrate opponents when given the chance. The American forward and striker are simply difficult to keep down when it comes to scoring and creating chances for other players to net the ball.
Neither Press Nor Heath Has Been Openly Linked to Men
The American professional soccer stars have never introduced any man as their boyfriend to their fans. They've jealously guided this aspect of their love life so much that it's difficult to tell if they really have a man in their life at all. There is no concrete evidence or information proving the buddies are dating or have dated men in the past. It could be that they are more interested in building their respective careers and barely have time for men.
The Two Were Already Superstars Before Joining The U.S National team
Christen Press and Tobin Heath were successful soccer stars prior to their inclusion into the national team of the U.S They had impressive high school and college careers and were among the best players during their time there. Heath played influential roles in taking the North Carolina soccer team to a great height while Press scored a total of 71 for Stanford Cardinal during her college days. The two won several awards and also earned worthy mentions for their contributions to their respective teams.
Heath started playing football at an early age, just like her best friend. As a talented professional winger, she has played for U.S national team and notable women's soccer teams like Atlanta Beat, New York Fury, and Paris Saint-Germain before settling in Portland Thorns in 2013. Tobin Powell Heath was born on May 29, 1988, in Morristown, New Jersey, in the U.S. She was raised in a strong Christian family. Despite the gay rumor hanging over her head, she still declares her Christian values publicly.
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It's Popsicle Week! That magical week once a year where everybody (it really does seem like everybody!) gathers around the pool to eat frozen on a stick goodness. I'm all about frozen pops, especially with it being as hot as it is, but since I've got camping on the brain, I've been thinking about how to have my pops (semi-frozen) and eat them too.
Even though we have an awesome cooler, keeping popsicles frozen for days on end while camping just isn't possible. So I made something the moment we got back from camp: a cake pop – not the kind that is cake crumbs mixed with frosting, nope this is straight up funfetti cake baked into a pop mold. Pop them into the freezer so they're ice cold and by the time you get to your campsite (or pool!), they're still ice cold, but easy to bite into.
When they defrost a little you have a frozen cake treat – it's not even remotely close to a frozen treat, but I have a thing for cold, cold cake, so I'm very, very happy with this situation. To be honest, at first I wanted to do a cake and ice cream pop, because cake and ice cream is up there with pie and ice cream, maybe even more? But in the end, the thought of my pops melting made me sad so I'm glad I went with all cake.
If you're not going camping, pop these into the fridge or freezer so you get a nice cold cake pop to bite into. I know most cakes are served at room temp, but the trashy part of me loves frozen store bought Sara Lee/McCains Deep n Delicious cake, so please, just do it!
Also, these guys are enjoyable sans candy coating dip too, so if you're a naked cake lover, they definitely work like that too. I used Molly's funfetti cake recipe and trust me guys, it's a winner – it reminds me of childhood in the best way possible.
PS – Thanks Billy for being the best popsicle week host ever! Hop on over to see all other frozen creations on his site and if you want to see my contributions for 2015 and 2014, they're here and here!
PPS – It's hella hot here and Mike and I are kinda sort of patting ourselves on the back because we came up with pops that don't melt. Photographing pops in a heatwave is definitely not recommended.
In a bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until fluffy. Add the egg white, mixing well. Mix in the vanilla and oil until smooth. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Add the flour mix to the butter mix in three additions, alternating with the milk and ending on flour. When smooth, gently fold in 2 tablespoons of rainbow sprikles. Spoon the batter into your cake pop molds, about 3/4 full. You will have a bit of batter leftover, I baked the extra in a small ramekin. Sprinkle on an extra bit of sprinkles. Bake, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 18-10 minutes. Let cool completely before removing from the molds.
If decorating, melt the candy melts in a tall glass according to the instructions. Dip in the white and let set. Half dip into the blue, sprinkle on sprinkles and let set. Freeze if you're taking them camping or you like frozen cake (like I do!), or put in the fridge until deeply cold. Enjoy cold!
Note: The original recipe calls for cake flour, but I needed a more sturdy cake to hold the sticks in so I went with all purpose.
PS – If you're looking for the molds, you can get them here.
ohhh i just love these frozen cake pops and pffft, so not trashy to eat frozen store bought cake (or at least I hope it's not 'cuz I'm a fan!). You and that cute watermelon floaty are summer goals, lady!
ohhhh, that's clever. everyone else was freaking out trying to snap their pops while you have plenty of awesome outdoor shots. love that state of zen you have going on in your watermelon floatie pic.
These look so yummmm!! Where do you find molds like that? When I search for "cake pop colds", only the round cake pop molds appear. Any suggestions?
These turned out so great!! Whenever we make snickerdoodles we always freeze half the dough so freezing cake batter = down.
Cute pics! Love the look of those pops too.
Sad to have missed popsicle week this year, but next year I'll be all over it!
hi vincent, you can buy them here!
After dipping into the candy melt . You lay it flat on the paper/plate whatsoever. So one side on the Popsicle will not nicely quoted ?
that's right, one side won't be as smooth as the other, but if you're concerned, you can set them up like regular cake pops where you push the popsicle stick into something so that it stands straight up while it's setting.


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Beethoven String Quartet No. 6 in B-Flat Major, Op. 18, No. 6
String Quartet No. 6 in B-Flat Major, Op. 18, No. 6
Beethoven's String Quartet No. 6 was written between 1798-800 and published in 1801. The fourth movement is the crux of the piece and possibly the highlight of Op. 18. Marked Questo pezzo si deve trattare colla più gran delicatezza (this piece is to be played with the greatest delicacy) it develops in three parts, alternating adagio moments with evocations of Vienesse ballroom music.
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