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iPhone 7 review roundup: Great, but won't put a ding in the universe | Cult of Mac
iPhone 7 review roundup: Great, but won't put a ding in the universe
By Luke Dormehl • 6:15 am, September 13, 2016
Yep, this Jet Black option is going to cause some issues.
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The first iPhone 7 reviews are starting to trickle in. The verdict? The things you thought would annoy you probably will (like the disappearing headphone jack), but the big camera and battery upgrades are every bit as good as you'd hope.
Oh, and Apple's new jet black color seems like it's going to lead to its fair share of criticism — even if everyone is being very nice about it right now.
Check out our roundup of the early iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus reviews.
TC's Matthew Panzarino gives the iPhone 7 a positive review, and particularly praises the device's camera as, "probably the best portable [camera] ever made."
Testing a jet black iPhone 7, Panzarino notes:
"My iPhone 7 review unit definitely shows fine scratches and abrasions after a week or so of sliding it in and out of my pocket with various other items like the AirPod case and my wallet and setting it down on surfaces.
I typically use my phones without cases, so that's a data point for you. If you're going to use a case you'll be just fine (though why would you choose it then, I dunno). If you plan on running it 'naked,' be prepared to take a polishing cloth to it or learn to live with the fact that, just like a car with black shiny paint, it's going to get the whorls and scratches of any high-gloss surface."
Unlike many reviewers, he praises the new Taptic Home button, which is no longer a physical button as in previous iPhones:
"If you've ever used haptic feedback on a jailbroken iPhone or an Android phone, you might have noticed how, no matter what buttons or keys you tap, the vibration feels exactly the same. This is due to how crude most vibration motors are. The Taptic engine is far, far more advanced and can offer different signals to the user based on what they're doing."
As an added bonus, he ever tries out preproduction AirPods, which get another positive write-up.
Wired reviewer David Pierce praises the iPhone 7's new A10 Fusion processor as "ludicrously, outrageously fast," although he's not so keen on the Taptic Home button, which he says is difficult to get used to.
Again, the camera (for the iPhone 7 Plus) receives the bulk of the praise. Pierce says that while it "can't match a truly professional-level camera … I've gotten more detail and richness from my photos than I can ever remember getting off a smartphone."
Ultimately, he says that the iPhone 7 "won't blow your mind with its design or features, [but is] still a fantastic phone."
Writing for Engadget, Chris Velazco echoes a lot of Wired's review — describing the iPhone 7 as Apple "[playing] it safe" for the most part, but still creating a superb smartphone in the process.
Positives include performance, the 12MP camera, improved battery, and water-resistant features. Negatives include the lack of a headphone jack, virtually the same design for the third year in a row, and the fact that the new Home button takes a bit of getting used to.
"If you can get over the all-too-familiar design and the no-headphone-jack thing, then the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus are serious contenders for best smartphones, period," he writes. "Note that I used the word 'best,' not 'most innovative' — neither of these devices is groundbreaking."
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Mossberg has long been Apple's favorite reviewer, but his write-up for The Verge is perhaps the most mixed review yet.
"I've been using both the 4.7-inch iPhone 7 and the 5.5-inch iPhone 7 Plus for nearly a week, equipped with the much-improved iOS 10 operating system," he writes. "And I'm impressed. But I'm also annoyed. And impatient. All at the same time."
Mossberg likes everything you'd expect him to like about the iPhone, but he's annoyed at the removal of the 3.5mm headphone jack, which he sees as unnecessary. He also writes that he is "impatient for Apple to do a top-to-bottom redesign of the iPhone, and the iPhone 7 isn't it."
At the end of the day he notes that:
"[D]espite the undisputed improvements, this new iPhone just isn't as compelling an upgrade as many of its predecessors. Some might want to wait a year for the next really big thing — and maybe a better audio solution to boot."
The Wall Street Journal's Geoffrey A. Fowler loves the increased battery life of the new iPhones and gets annoyed at the glossy jet black color with its "diabolical ability to retain fingerprints," but praises the camera's ability to shoot in low light.
It's another of those frustrating reviews that only Apple could get: essentially amounting to "it's pretty boring how great it works. Oh yes, and it might just be the best smartphone yet."
"Is it worth upgrading your two-year-old (or older) iPhone? Yes," the review concludes. "Will many of us want to sell the 7 next year when Apple introduces Mr. Ive's 10th-anniversary edition iPhone X Deluxe OLED in ceramic poppy red? For Apple's sake, I hope so."
Finally, The New York Times notes the new Taptic Home button as a negative and says it's "irritating not to have an audio jack." However, these complaints are ultimately framed as more teething pains than a permanent annoyance — and the rest of the package is heavily praised.
Have these reviews swayed you in any direction concerning buying the new iPhone 7 or iPhone 7 Plus? Which feature are you most excited about? Leave your comments below.
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Molly graduated from Miami University of Ohio where she majored in Marketing and minored in Management Information Systems. Prior to Kelton, Molly was a Senior Research Manager at Maru/Matchbox in Chicago where she managed custom research projects for leading CPG clients focused on product innovation, consumer segmentation, and shopper behavior. There, she also worked on mixed qual-quant studies and oversaw a long-term online community. Molly began her career at Avenue M Group conducting research for non-profit and association clients on loyalty and engagement.
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June 12, 2012 by Chase Whale
Writer/Director: Sofia Coppola
Cast: Stephen Dorff, Elle Fanning, Chris Pontius, and Michelle Monaghan
Studio: Focus Features
Johnny Marco (Stephen Dorff) is really bored and needs somewhere to go. He's an actor in the spotlight who spends his days lodging in a fancy hotel, partying, and sleeping with any woman who gives him attention (spoiler alert: it's a lot). It's clear Marco isn't doing so well; he sleeps a lot during the day, pays twin strippers to pole dance in his room until he falls asleep, and this is making him empty inside. Condolences, right? But his life takes a new spin when daughter Cleo (Elle Fanning) gets dropped off to spend some quality father-daughter time with him.
SPOILER ALERT: IF YOU WANT KNOW HOW IT ENDS, KEEP READING.
SOMEWHERE is a character study and needs a good lead to make it movie worth anyone's time. It's not much of a stretch for an actor to play an actor, especially as an actor playing an actor who gets all the women and booze he wants (an unlovable loser), but with a story regarding the aforementioned, we should want to connect with this person's emotions. Most dream of a life like this, so without the sympathy card, this movie will not work. Dorff brings to life an actor exhausted by and of this lonely repetitive lifestyle. It's GROUNDHOG DAY for the rich and bored. Dorff is a very unexpected choice for Coppola, but he fills his scenes marvelously.
Sofia Coppola has a very unique way of storytelling; she likes to use layers and symbolism, whether it be in your face, or very subtle. There's an obvious pattern in SOMEWHERE. In the opening scene, Marco drives his black Lamborghini multiples times around some sort of small racetrack; he goes around and around. This scene sets the tone for the entire film. SOMEWHERE is a very quiet film, but its message about loneliness, repetition, and boredom is pretty loud.
It should be noted that SOMEWHERE is a lot like Coppola's sophomore feature, LOST IN TRANSLATION. Our characters spend their lonely lives living in hotels, drinking, and trying to figure out how to be happy. SOMEWHERE's message about "the good life" isn't as powerful and intriguing as LIT's, but the message is still there.
Notable performances also come from Elle Fanning and Chris Pontius. Actually, it their performances together are what should really be pointed out. Pontius is widely known as a member of the JACKASS crew, doing really weird things, but here, he proves he can perform on screen without showing his penis and going off a script. He's good with kids and his interactions with Fanning are quite adorable. As long as she can handle so much stardom at such a young age, Elle is well on her way to being the Fannings' biggest name.
The one and only thing that gets under my skin more than it should considering how much I liked this film is how the ending was made. Marco is driving down a desolate road, he pulls over (car still running), and walks away. End scene. Is Coppola trying to tell us he's leaving everything behind, including his adorable daughter and their newfound friendship? Earlier in the film, Marco's car breaks down, he makes one phone call and gets picked up. He's had his hand held his entire career, so if this is Sofia's way of telling us he truly checked out, it's a true cop out. She's a natural at storytelling, so Marco's exit should have been better told.
Even with its irritating ending, there's something so relatable about Marco that makes the story go, well, somewhere. Desperation? Loneliness? He's living a life most have passioned for and gets burned out, and his decision to leave this lifestyle behind is oddly gratifying. SOMEWHERE is so close to ideally showing that faded feeling and how almost losing your way should sometimes be looked at as a well-adjusted life change.
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Elementor is a FREE really solid page builder that allows you to design on the frontend with instant, real time results. It's easy to use drag and drop functionality. You can reach high-end designs, without coding. The resulting page code is compact & optimized for every device and screen. You can choose from dozens of widgets to create any content you need. Buttons, headlines, forms, etc. Because it's so feature rich, it will eliminate the need for many other plugins. It comes with a template library, inline editing, mobile editing and multilingual support.
Although fairly new to the market has become the #1 WordPress Page Builder with 900,000+ users. And did I mention it's FREE?
Yes, there is a Pro version (fee-based) of Elementor, which is what I use. It comes with their Theme Builder functions, including custom Header and Footers, Sticky header, ability to design archive pages, single post pages and 404 page. By using dynamic widgets, building dynamic pages is just as easy as building static ones. It also includes the ability to customize your search results page and improve the experience your users get while searching your site.
Annual Pricing for Elementor Pro is based on the number of websites. $49.00 for 1 site, $99.00 for 3 sites and $199.00 for unlimited sites, with a 25% discount for renewals.
One of the advantages of Elementor is that if you stop using it, you do not lose any of your content. You will lose your design, but not your content (which can be an issue with some other page builders).
The Elementor Text widget is a TinyMCE WYSIWYG editor. The TinyMCE Advanced plugin will let you add, remove and arrange the buttons that are shown on the Visual Text Editor toolbar. For Elementor users, it will enhance the options in the Elementor Text Widget, which uses the TinyMCE editor) once installed.
To enable or disable the buttons in the toolbar, in the WordPress dashboard, click on settings > TinyMCE Advanced and you can drag and drop onto and off of the toolbar the functions you want to add or remove.
This free plugin gives you the options to set the Accordion's first tab to closed on page load, select a custom editor skin, set a specific section/column to appear after a certain time (delayed content), Parallax and Particles options and turn off Elementor dashboard widget.
Pods allows you to create and edit custom post types, taxonomy, fields and extend existing WordPress objects like users, media, posts and pages. Easily display your custom content, whether you want to use shortcodes, widgets, the code-free content template approach, or use standard PHP in WordPress Theme templates and functions.


Cancer causes a great suffering situation which leads the psychosocial outcomes and quality of life such as anxiety and depression. The purpose of this research is prediction of PTG by spirituality, social support and positive affection in women with breast cancer. The results were presented according to different ages. Participants were 106 females with breast cancer who were hospitalized at 3 hospitals in Tehran, Iran, in a four-month period. They were selected by census then, they answered the Post-traumatic Growth Inventory, Spirituality Questionnaire, Medical Outcomes Survey social support scale, and Positive and Negative Affect Schedule. The data were analyzed by Pearson correlation and stepwise regression. The results, with study of age roles, showed that in the group of 25 to 35 years old, spirituality, social support and positive affection predicted PostTraumatic Growth. But in the group of 36 to 45 years old, positive affection, social support and spirituality, and in the group of 46 to 60 years old, only positive affection predicted Post Traumatic growth. Accordingly, it is inferred that through increasing of positive affection, spirituality and social support could improve the PTG. The importance of each of these variables is dependent on the patients' age.


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New Jersey has instituted a law requiring schools to teach about the societal contributions of historical LGBT+ people.
Bill S1569, which was signed into law on Thursday (January 31) requires that teachers "accurately portray [the] political, economic, and social contributions of persons with disabilities and LGBT people" to middle and high school students, starting in 2020.
It is the second bill of its kind in the country, after California.
A spokesperson for Democratic Governor Phil Murphy told HuffPost that he was "honoured to sign legislation requiring New Jersey school districts to teach about the rich contributions and accomplishments of our LGBTQ community and those with disabilities.
"The Governor believes that ensuring students learn about diverse histories will help build more tolerant communities and strengthen educational outcomes," they added.
Queer advocates have praised the law, which came into effect the day before New Jersey took a different progressive step—becoming the sixth US state to offer gender neutral birth certificates.
"Our youth deserve to see how diverse American history truly is—and how they can be a part of it one day, too," he added.
The New Jersey LGBT+ group's policy director, Aaron Potenza, said that "as a former educator and someone who did their doctoral work in the history of sexuality, this bill is particularly close to my heart.
Democratic Assemblywoman Valerie Vainieri Huttle, a primary sponsor of the law, tweeted her gratitude to Governor Murphy for signing the bill into law.


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IRVINE, Calif., August 18, 2022 (Newswire.com) - F&F Capital Group, an innovative, Irvine, California-based investment firm specializing in real estate, technology, and aviation investments, has named Kevin McKenzie as their new Chief Investment Officer. The F&F family office, where McKenzie will be based, was established by Jeffrey Frieden and Robert Friedman, founders of Auction.com and Ten-X Commercial.
McKenzie joins F&F Capital Group to lead their rapidly growing nationwide acquisition initiative. In the past 18 months, F&F has acquired over two million square feet of retail, over $100 million in non-performing loans and mezzanine debt, several hotels and student housing developments, and 2,000 multifamily units. Under Kevin's leadership, F&F will accelerate the expansion of their real estate and debt investments and evolve into other markets of opportunity.
McKenzie transitions to F&F after 11 years as the Chief Investment Officer at Sabal Capital Partners. He brings his entrepreneurial approach to leadership across many successful Sabal initiatives, which positions him well to take up the rapidly expanding efforts of F&F. At Sabal, McKenzie co-founded and led the investment management business, having brought AUM to $1.1 billion encompassing real estate structured credit, debt and equity investments. Prior to co-founding the investment management business in 2014, McKenzie built and led its acquisitions, portfolio management and servicing platform, which acquired over $5 billion of distressed debt and real estate after the global financial crisis. With more than 25 years of real estate experience, Kevin has served as a developer, principal, investor, advisor, investment banker and architect, working in various capacities on more than $9 billion in real estate-centric investments.
Jeffrey Frieden, F&F Founder, elaborated on Kevin's role in the firm's continued expansion of its acquisition efforts. "With his strong reputation, deep background and knowledge in real estate and an impressive track record that speaks for itself, we know Kevin is going to work right into what we've been achieving here at F&F, and allow us to turn up the volume. We're all looking forward to seeing what our expanding team will accomplish together under Kevin's leadership."
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Issue #28 feat. Alexis Sablone, Elissa Steamer, Josie Millard, Samantha Narvaez, Alana Paterson, Johanna by Sarah, Nayat Cheik, Lisa Whitaker and many more.
I first met Josie five years ago when she was 15. I pulled up at The Level skatepark in Brighton and there was another girl and it was a shocker for me. She was cruising the bowl with effortless style. She was just racing around the skatepark looking so natural. I knew she was really young and I talked to her, how long she was skating and stuff. She said she started just recently and used to scooter (she's not gonna like that). She scootered for a little bit and then she found the light. I said we should go skating together, hit up some street. So we made a plan and kept meeting at The Level. Instagram just hit at that time and I filmed her and put some clips on there. The one day we went out to skate street, we went to Sussex University and there are some really cool spots. She showed me some stuff, some gaps and drops and she hucked herself down there. I haven't seen anything like that before. She was hugely talented. It was so cool to see this girl come from nowhere. The next time we skated together, I told her that I do these sessions that take place in a little skatepark in Brighton. I asked her to come along. It was for 13 and upwards and she came but unfortunately was under the age and had to wear a helmet. So we regularly met up on these Thursday evenings. She pushed me to do more gnarly stuff. She definitely inspired the whole group of people there who came to the sessions and it was their first time of skateboarding. They were like, "Wow, she is so young and she can do it." So she definitely led the charge there in Brighton and got a lots of girls into skateboarding. We kept on making little clips for Instagram. She just got better and better and got some reposts by some big accounts, Metro and the Berrics. It was so cool to see how skateboarding was blowing up. She just became one of the young Instagram sensations and got lots of followers. She got some interest from different brands, wanting to flow her and just naturally I wanted to help cause I went through this before. Her parents didn't know what was going on really, they didn't know she could hopefully make a career out of it. But she got something a lot of people won't ever have: the steeze and the style as well as the tricks. So Nike sent an offer and she has been really grateful and stoked for their support and has been traveling with them on trips since then. I'm really proud of her, where she has gotten today and how much more she can achieve through skateboarding. It's a pleasure to have her as my friend and be constantly inspired by someone who is just on a whole new level of skateboarding. That's great for us over here because we have someone to look up to and she's traveling and putting the UK on the map for female skateboarding. I'm proud of her and that I'm able to be a part of her journey. She has struggled with an injury in the past, but she is over her ankle and I think next year will be really crazy for her. Hopefully, we can see a full part. Because that's what I want to see!


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Biden's approval drops to 33% of Americans in another terrifying poll
By Sammy Edwards Last updated Jan 13, 2022
In a new poll released on Wednesday, only a third of Americans approve of President Joe Biden's presidency – only three-quarters of Democrats support him.
The new Quinnipiac University poll has Biden's approval rating of 33 percent, with a 53 percent majority disapproval when the president kicks off the new year.
13 percent said they didn't have an opinion on the poll as Biden seeks to bolster his base in the New Year with big January 6 speeches and a call to vote.
The same poll shows a decrease from November, when Biden's approval was also 36 to 53 percent.
Biden's disapproval among Democrats was 14 percent in the new poll, compared with 7 percent in November.
A new poll from Qunnipiac University has Biden's approval rating of 33 percent, with a 53 percent majority disapproval at the start of the new year
Among the independents, Biden's approval rate is only 25 percent, and 57 percent disagree.
But Biden's most disappointing demographic appears to be Hispanics – only 28% of Hispanics approve of the job Biden does as president.
Although Trump made significant strides with Latinos in the 2020 election, a safe 70% still went for Biden.
Women were far more likely than men to agree with Biden – 26% versus 40%.
Black Americans were the most likely to agree with Biden's handling of the presidency – 57% of them agreed. 32% of white adults have now given their consent.
Notably, young people were the toughest for the president – only 24% of 18-34 year olds agreed to Biden's job as president, while 43% of those 65 and over felt the same.
Americans were least satisfied with Biden's handling of the economy, with 34% agreeing and 57% disagreeing. They weren't too happy with his job in foreign affairs either, according to the poll, which got 35% agree and 54% disagree. The president received his top marks for dealing with the coronavirus pandemic, with 39% agree and 55% disagree.
But the legislature in Congress had even less approval than the president. Only 26% of those polled approved of the Republicans job in Congress and 30% of the Democrats.
And as the midseason kicks off and Republicans brag about plans to retake Congress, public opinion seems to be on their side, at least by a small margin.
43 percent of respondents said they want the GOP to take back the House of Representatives, while 42 percent said they want the Democrats to keep power in the lower chamber. 45% said they wanted the Republicans to retake the Senate and 41% said they wanted the Democrats to be in control. The rest didn't give an opinion.
The dismal numbers for Biden came just as new inflation numbers showed prices rose 7% in December over a year ago, their highest level in 40 years.
Persistent supply chain problems across the country this week left grocery shelves empty, comparing to conditions in the former Soviet Union and pushing prices higher.
The Labor Department said Wednesday that the consumer price index rose 0.5 percent last month after rising 0.8 percent in November, with Biden apparently trying to highlight that slowdown in growth as an accomplishment.
This increase pushed The annual rate of inflation reached 7 percent in December, its highest level since June 1982, and rose from the annual rate of 6.8 percent in November.
In a statement, Biden called inflation "a global challenge" and claimed the latest numbers were good news, showing that monthly inflation slowed in December from the previous month.
And the US is reaching record high Covid numbers amid the Omicron variant, as many Americans are scratching their heads trying to figure out where to get a test without waiting in line for hours.
The U.S. is currently seeing an average of 750,515 new cases a day, the second highest daily average recorded in the pandemic, and around 1,700 largely unvaccinated Americans die from the virus every day.
The same Quinnipiac poll shows that 53% think there is likely to be another attack on the US like the January 6th Capitol Riot.
Fifty percent called it an attack on democracy, while 44 percent said too much is being done about the incident, which is the subject of a House of Representatives investigation, which is also supported by a majority.
And a 58-37 percent majority say the nation's democracy is at risk of collapse as the nation reveals itself to be more polarized than ever.
As for Biden's predecessor, Donald Trump, whom Biden described as a "defeated former president" in his Capitol address, 43 percent said he had a great deal of responsibility for the 6th percent. 16 percent said he didn't have a lot of responsibility, 20 percent said none.
The poll comes as Biden intensifies his attacks on Trump, who is considering an attempt to retake the White House, while leading Republicans in Congress say they could regain control.
The poll comes as Biden's approval numbers continued to fluctuate in the mid-1940s, while a new poll shows just over a third of American voters support a filibuster change to pass the electoral law.
A new poll by Politico-Morning Consult found that 44 percent of voters were somewhat or strongly supportive of the work Biden does, compared with 53 percent who said they disapprove of the work of the Democrats somewhat or strongly.
In addition, 66 percent of respondents describe the United States as "on the wrong track," and 40 percent say economic issues will shape their voting behavior in the 2022 midterm elections.
According to a previous poll, 37 percent of voters said they support tinkering with the filibuster. Democrats were much more likely to support the move, with 62 percent saying they would, up from just 17 percent of Republicans
In the business world, Biden's grades are slightly lower than his overall admissions numbers. Forty percent said they approve of something or strongly approve of Biden's dealings with the economy, while 54 percent strongly disapprove of it or something.
This week, Biden made voting his top agenda item – and while the provisions in the proposed bills are popular with a majority of Americans, tinkering with the filibuster isn't the case.
Overall, 37 percent of registered voters said they support meddling in the filibuster to get voting rights through the U.S. Senate.
Around an even number, 36 percent, said they didn't support this maneuver.
Democrats were much more likely to support the move, with 62 percent saying they would support it, compared with just 17 percent of Republicans.
Biden and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer have expressed support for a filibuster spin-off that would allow Senate Democrats to pass two House voting bills, but Democratic moderates like Senator Joe Manchin oppose themselves to interfere in the filibuster without the support of the GOP.
One of the parts of the bills that are popular with the public is to turn Election Day into a federal holiday.
Pollsters found that 61 percent of voters supported this.
In addition, 65 percent were in favor of expanding access to early voting and 64 percent supported provisions that would prohibit partisan gerrymandering.
63 percent supported that states with a recent history of voting rights must go through the Department of Justice before making changes to voting laws, a component of the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act.
As many as 58 percent of Republicans were in favor of DOJ oversight, pollsters found.
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One of the dental implant's most important uses is replacing missing teeth. If you're interested, here at Lawrenceville Dental Implant Center And Periodontics, Drs. John Lu and Raul Figueroa, can help provide you with what you need. All you need to do is pay them a visit at their office in Lawrenceville, NJ.
Dental implants are made up of a titanium post that is surgically inserted into your jaws to replace the missing tooth's root. They create stability, strength and prevent shrinkage and weakening of your jawbone.
The dentist then seals your gums and allows 3 to 6 months for osseointegration to occur, which is when the titanium post integrates with the rest of the jawbone.
Afterwards, your Lawrenceville dentist re-opens the area above the titanium post, inserts a screw, places an abutment above the screw and secures a crown on top that matches the rest of your teeth.
Dental implants are a restorative procedure that has come a long way in the last 40 years, according to the American Dental Association. If you have more questions about dental implants, call your dentists in Lawrenceville, NJ, at (609) 896-0700.
If you have ever lost a tooth, you may be aware of the consequences of a gap in your smile. From cosmetic to functionality problems, a missing tooth can cause a variety of unpleasant side effects which can cause permanent damage to your teeth and the surrounding tissues. Find out more about the hidden consequences of missing teeth with Dr. John Lu and Dr. Raul Figueroa at Lawrenceville Dental Implant Center and Periodontics in Lawrenceville, NJ.
How does a missing tooth affect my smile?
A missing tooth can cause several unpleasant situations to occur. Due to the gap, which may cause embarrassment or self-esteem issues, the surrounding teeth may shift since they have nothing holding them in place. This can cause gaps or other complications. Additionally, a missing tooth causes bone loss, a process called atrophy, which can lead to sagging facial skin, tooth loss, and other complications.
How can I prevent the effects of a missing tooth?
Replacing a missing tooth can help avoid these issues, but preventing tooth loss in the first place can truly eliminate the effects of missing teeth. Be sure to brush at least twice a day and floss between each tooth at least once a day according to the American Dental Associations recommendations. Additionally, see your dentist at least twice a year for regular examinations and professional cleanings to help nip teeth decay and gum disease in the bud and prevent their negative effects from ever occurring. If you think you have a cavity, consult with your endodontist, who specializes in the tooth's pulp, to ensure that your teeth remain in your mouth where they belong.
Replacing your missing teeth is possible with help from your dentist. Restorations like dental bridges can replace a missing tooth which lies between two healthy teeth. A bridge lies above the gumline to replace your missing tooth. A dental implant, which your dentist implants directly into the jawbone, replaces both a missing tooth and its root and is considered the gold standard of teeth replacement options.
For more information on missing teeth or tooth replacement options, please contact Dr. Lu and Dr. Figueroa at Lawrenceville Dental Implant Center and Periodontics in Lawrenceville, NJ. Call (609) 896-0700 to schedule your appointment with your dentist today!
Tooth loss can be unsightly, but dental implants can turn your smile around.
We know that those who are dealing with tooth loss often feel like they are dealing with an uphill battle. Some people just want to ignore the issue because they feel embarrassed, but that certainly won't fix the problem. What if our Lawrenceville, NJ, periodontists, Dr. John Lu and Dr. Raul Figueroa, told you that you can get a restoration that both looks and functions like a natural tooth? Find out how dental implants can restore your smile.
When you have a tooth extracted the dentist doesn't just remove the part that lies above the gums, but also has to remove the entire tooth structure (this includes the tooth's roots). If you want a long-term tooth replacement then dentures and bridges may not be the best option for you. In this case, implants are the only restoration that could last the rest of your life.
An implant is different from other tooth replacement options because the implant itself is a thin, small post made of metal that is placed into the jawbone in the same location as your missing tooth. The implant is designed to take over the role of your tooth's roots and the biocompatible material from which it is made ensures that it isn't rejected by the tissue and bone.
In fact, once our very own Lawrenceville dentists have surgically positioned the implant into the jawbone, the metal post, bone and tissue will begin to fuse together naturally over the course of several months. No other restoration becomes a permanent structure in the mouth like an implant does.
Who should consider dental implants?
Many adults who are battling tooth loss could end up being perfect candidates for implants. Of course, a full evaluation accompanied by X-rays is the only way to determine if you are right for this procedure. Since getting implants can take several months it's important that you are not only healthy enough but also dedicated to the process.
Whether you want to find out what tooth replacement options are available to you in Lawrenceville, NJ, or you want to find out if you are an ideal candidate for dental implants, turn to the experts at Lawrenceville Dental Implant Center and Periodontics today.
Losing a tooth from disease or accident can be traumatic. The good news, though, is that it can be replaced with a life-like replica that restores your smile. One of the most popular and durable solutions is a dental implant, which replaces not only the root of the tooth but the crown as well.
But there's a possible wrinkle with implants — for accurate placement there must be a sufficient amount of bone around it. This could be a problem if you've been missing the tooth for sometime: without the stimulus provided by a tooth as you chew, older bone cells aren't replaced at an adequate rate. The bone volume gradually diminishes, as up to 25% of its normal width can be lost during the first year after tooth loss. A traumatic injury can damage underlying bone to an even greater extent.
There is a possible solution, but it will require the services of other specialists, particularly a periodontist trained in gum and bone structure. The first step is a complete examination of the mouth to gauge the true extent of any bone loss. While x-rays play a crucial role, a CT scan in particular provides a three-dimensional view of the jaw and more detail on any bone loss.
With a more accurate bone loss picture, we can then set about actually creating new bone through grafting procedures. One such technique is called a ridge augmentation: after opening the gum tissues, we place the bone graft within a barrier membrane to protect it. Over time the bone will grow replacing both the grafting material and membrane structure.
Once we have enough regenerated bone, we can then perform dental implant surgery. There are two options: a "one-stage" procedure in which a temporary crown is placed on the implant immediately after surgery; or a "two-stage" in which we place the gum tissue over the implant to protect it as it heals and bone grows and attaches to it. In cases of pre-surgical bone grafting, it's usually best to go with the two-stage procedure for maximum protection while the bone strengthens around it.
Necessary preparation of the bone for a future dental implant takes time. But the extra effort will pay off with a new smile you'll be proud to display.
If you would like more information on special situations with dental implants, please contact us or schedule an appointment for a consultation.


Mukuba Resources Limited ("Mukuba") (TSX VENTURE:MKU) announces that Mukuba and Benzu Resources Limited ("Benzu") are continuing to work towards the completion of the transaction contemplated by the acquisition agreement between Mukuba and Benzu dated January 16, 2013 as reported in Mukuba's press release dated January 21, 2013. After discussion and agreement between the parties, Benzu has terminated its option over the Lubudi North and Lubudi East properties in the Democratic Republic of Congo ("DRC"). This termination will allow the combined company to focus its financial and management resources on its flagship asset, the Cominex Project, which is also located in DRC. The termination of the Lubudi concessions does not alter the terms of the transaction. As set out in Mukuba's press release dated January 21, 2013, the parties expect to close the transaction in the second quarter of 2013.
Mukuba is a Canadian exploration and development company primarily focused on copper and other base metal assets in Africa. Mukuba holds a 100% interest in the Northcore Project. The Northcore project covers 2,209 km2 on the Central African Copperbelt and is prospective for copper and cobalt. Mukuba has also signed a joint venture agreement with Benzu Resources Limited to explore and develop the Cominex Project. The Cominex Project, which is approximately 165 km2 in size, is located in the Katanga Copper Belt region in the Democratic Republic of Congo. It is adjacent to the eastern boundary of the Tenke-Fungurume mining concession, which is operated by Freeport and owned by Freeport, Lundin Mining Corporation and Gecamines.
The Katanga Copper Belt is one of greatest metallogenic provinces on earth. The Katanga region hosts some of the richest and largest copper/cobalt deposits in the world: Tenke-Fungurume 550Mt @ 3.5% Cu & 0.27% Co; Kolwezi 760Mt @ 4.4% Cu. The Katanga region is estimated to contain 10% of world's copper resources and 50% of cobalt. There are over 89 known deposits with sizes between 90 and 580Mt @ average 3.6% Cu. Parts of the belt are still unexplored with significant potential for discovery of major new deposits. Individual copper deposits tend to be relatively small, though often high grade, and occurring in geographic clusters.
Investors are cautioned that, except as disclosed in the Management Information Circular and/or Filing Statement to be prepared in connection with the transaction, any information released or received with respect to the RTO may not be accurate or complete and should not be relied upon. Trading in the securities of Mukuba should be considered highly speculative.
Securities regulators encourage companies to disclose forward-looking information to help investors understand a company's future prospects. This press release contains statements about our future business and planned activities, including matters relating to the Offering. These are "forward-looking" because we have used what we know and expect today to make a statement about the future. Forward-looking statements usually include words such as may, intend, plan, expect, anticipate, believe or other similar words. We believe the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable. However, actual events and results could be substantially different because of the risks and uncertainties associated with our business or events that happen after the date of this press release. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. As a general policy, we do not update forward-looking statements except as required by securities laws and regulations.
This press release does not constitute, and the subject matter hereof is not, an offer for sale or a solicitation of an offer to buy, in the United States or to any "U.S. Person" (as such term is defined in Regulation S under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "1933 Act")) of any equity or other securities of Mukuba. The securities of Mukuba have not been registered under the 1933 Act and may not be offered or sold in the United States (or to a U.S. Person) absent registration under the 1933 Act or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements of the 1933 Act.
The TSX Venture Exchange ("TSXV") has in no way passed upon the merits of the proposed transaction and has neither approved nor disapproved of the contents of this press release. Neither the TSXV nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSXV) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.


If your company is not already doing so, you need to institute a fleet management and maintenance program. The more trucks your business owns, the more important this type of program becomes. With a solid program in place and by proactively managing your fleet using these trucking industry tips, you can reduce truck downtime and increase the number of passed Department of Transportation inspections your drivers receive. The following are tips for managing your semi truck fleet and preventing unnecessary downtime.
Recent technological changes in the trucking industry are bringing electronic logging devices into the fray. These wireless devices connect to your fleet management software and create paperless logbooks for your drivers. This is a great time saver for your fleet's professional drivers and the software available today logs actions down the minute rather than in fifteen-minute intervals as was previously the standard.
Just as you use GPS to find your way when driving your vehicle, you can take advantage of wireless GPS to track your trucks on the road, track your trailer locations, and notify you of various driver behaviors.
It's hard enough to remember to take your personal vehicles to your mechanic or auto dealership for their preventative maintenance appointments. As your commercial truck fleet grows, it becomes more and more complicated to keep track of the repairs and maintenance of each vehicle. This is where fleet management software steps in.
Using your company's fleet management software, you can schedule regular fluid changes and preventative maintenance for each truck. Since your mechanic will be able to check and see what trucks need to come in for service, this helps them plan better and preorder necessary parts to save you downtime.
Finally, to lessen the amount of time your trucks must be out of service and to help prevent unnecessary blown out tires on the highway, make replacing worn tires a regular part of your preventative maintenance appointments. When your trucks go in the repair shop for same day truck repairs, check their tires and if they will soon need replacement, then replace them early rather than running every bit of usable rubber off. Replacing tires early comes with a small cost when compared to additional downtime and potential flat tires or accidents out on the road.


We have put together a quick viewer's guide with all the information you need regarding this week Asia Minor.
After the conclusion of the CIS and the European Minor, Katowice is ready to host the Asia and Americas Minor starting today. Both the Asia Minor and Americas minor will run from Jan 22nd – 26th at the ESL Studios in Katowice, Poland.
CSGO2ASIA will have a representative on-site covering all the action as it happens, so be sure to tune into our Twitter and Instagram for the latest updates!
Like all Minor events prior, this event will see eight teams fight for two spots at the IEM Katowice Major and their share of a $50,000 prize pool. A new addition to this years event, however, is the new play-in tournament stage. Third-placed teams at each Minor will have a second chance to qualify for the Major in this third stage, with the top two securing a spot at the Challengers stage.
The Asia minor will kick off with a GSL group stage, where only the openers are set to be played as best-of-one matches. The top two teams from both groups will then secure a spot in the double-elimination, best-of-three playoffs.


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Colorado River Level OK for Now, But Shortages are on the Horizon
Published August 15, 2018 at 4:31 PM MST
U.S. government water managers say a vital reservoir on the Colorado River will be able to meet the demands of Mexico and Southwestern U.S. states for the next 13 months, but a looming shortage could trigger cutbacks in late 2019.
The Bureau of Reclamation released a report Wednesday on the health of the river and its biggest reservoir, Lake Mead.
The report echoes previous warnings that a long trend toward a drier regional climate coupled with rising demand could drain so much water from Lake Mead that cutbacks would be mandatory.
Mexico, Arizona and Nevada would be hit first.
The river serves 40 million people and 6,300 square miles of farmland.
California, Colorado, New Mexico, Wyoming and Utah also rely on the river.
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Reinhard Marx, född 21 september 1953 i Geseke, Nordrhein-Westfalen, är romersk-katolsk ärkebiskop av München och Freising. Den 20 november 2010 upphöjdes Marx till kardinal.

Han utnämndes till ärkebiskop den 30 november 2007 av påve Benedikt XVI, som själv har innehaft posten tidigare. Den närmaste företrädaren var kardinal Friedrich Wetter. Reinhard Marx hade till dess varit biskop av Triers katolska stift.

Hans biskopliga valspråk är Ubi Spiritus Domini ibi libertas. Det kommer från Andra Korinthierbrevet 3:17: "Herren, det är Anden, och där Herrens Ande är, där är frihet".

I maj 2021 lämnade Marx in sin avskedsansökan som ärkebiskop till följd av "kyrkans institutionella och systematiska misslyckande med att behandla skandaler gällande sexuellt utnyttjande av barn".

Bibliografi
 Ist Kirche anders? Abhandlungen zur Sozialethik, Paderborn 1990
 Ihr seid der Brief Christi. Priestersein im Zeugnis von Therese von Lisieux, Johannes XXIII und Romano Guardini, tillsammans med Peter Schallenberg, Paderborn 1999
 Christliche Sozialethik: Konturen – Prinzipien – Handlungsfelder, tillsammans med Helge Wulsdorf, Paderborn 2002
 Wir haben Christi Sinn. Heilige als Vorbilder priesterlicher Spiritualität, tillsammans med Peter Schallenberg, Paderborn 2002
 Gerechtigkeit ist möglich. Zwischenrufe zur Lage des Sozialstaats, tillsammans med Bernhard Nacke, Freiburg 2004
 Gerechtigkeit vor Gottes Angesicht. Worte, die weiterführen, Freiburg 2006

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From the-athenaeum.org. Also posted to the Iberian Style in the Farthingale Era Album.
Isabella is shown wearing a fur neck band and a conical cap. This image and this one show the link between Italian and Spanish styles.


Louisiana to North Dakota Freight shipping and trucking services are in high demand; Baton Rouge to Fargo is a very heavily traveled route.
The Baton Rouge, LA to Fargo, ND freight shipping lane is a 1,364 mile haul that takes more than 21 hours of driving to complete. Shipping from Louisiana to North Dakota ranges from a minimum of 1,056 miles and over 16 hours from on the road from Rodessa, LA to Hankinson, ND, to over 1,850 miles and a minimum driving time of 28 hours on the road from New Orleans, LA to Fortuna, ND. The shortest route from Louisiana to North Dakota is along I-29 N; however, there's also a more easterly route that uses the I-55 N, passing through Hannibal, IL and Memphis, TN.
Louisiana to North Dakota Freight shipping quotes and trucking rates vary at times due to the individual states industry needs. Since Louisiana is mainly agricultural, and North Dakota are mainly industrial, with many food processing and distribution centers, trucking rates will vary at times due to the individual states industry needs. We see plenty of shipments by refrigerated trailer, flatbed trailer as well as by the more common dry van trucks. Our Less Than Truckload (LTL) carriers in both Louisiana and North Dakota are also running a number of regular services between the two states, and it's an active route for heavy haul freight shipments, as well.


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School Improvement Grant Program Gets Mixed Grades in Ed. Dept. Analysis
By Alyson Klein on November 21, 2013 2:00 PM
The U.S Department of Education's second annual snapshot of the controversial School Improvement Grant program paints a mixed picture of the program, leaving open the question of whether an eye-popping infusion of federal cash—$3 billion in stimulus funding alone—and some serious federal strings had a dramatic impact on the nation's lowest-performing schools.
While more than two-thirds of schools in the first cohort (which started in 2010-11) saw gains in reading and math after two years in the program, another third of the schools actually declined, despite the major federal investment, which included grants of up to $500,000 a year, the department said Thursday. And schools that entered the program in its second year (the 2011-12 school year) didn't post gains in math and reading as impressive as those the first cohort saw in their first year.
With two years of data now, it's interesting to note that rural and small-town SIG schools posted bigger gains than their city and suburban counterparts in math—and were almost as impressive in reading. When the SIG program was first unveiled, rural advocates worried that the remedies specified wouldn't work for their schools.
Schools that attempted more-dramatic interventions generally saw greater gains than schools that took more flexible approaches. (More on that below.)
U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan said the data show that SIG has pointed long-troubled schools in the right direction.
"The progress, while incremental, indicates that local leaders and educators are leading the way to raising standards and achievement and driving innovation over the next few years," he said in a statement.
But some researchers had a different take.
The fact that so many schools actually slid backward despite the big federal bucks is "a little bit alarming" said Robin Lake, the director of the Center on Reinventing Public Education at the University of Washington, which has studied the impact of the SIG program in the Evergreen State.
"Given the amount of money that was put in here, the return on investment looks negligible at this point," she said. "I don't know how you can interpret it any other way."
Among the highlights from the department's analysis, which you can read in full below:
• Generally, 69 percent of schools that entered the three-year program during its first year saw an increase in math after two years of participation. But 30 percent of schools saw declines, and 2 percent didn't demonstrate any change.
• The results in reading for Cohort 1 were similar--66 percent demonstrated gains in reading, while 31 percent saw declines, and 3 percent saw no gains.
• Fifty-five percent of schools in the second cohort, which had only been in the program for one year at the time the analysis was released, showed gains in math, while 38 percent saw declines, and 7 percent demonstrated no change. Reading results were similar, with 61 percent of schools showing gains, 34 percent seeing declines, and 6 percent of schools demonstrating no change.
Overall, schools in the first cohort saw a bump of 8 percentage points in math over the course of the two years, and 5 percentage points in reading. Cohort 2 schools, which were in the program for a shorter period, went up 2 points in math and just 1 point in reading.
Things unanswered: Big questions still loom, including the scope of these gains. Last year, the Education Department identified schools whose performance had jumped by double digits. But the way much of this data is presented, it's impossible to tell whether particularly high-performing schools are pulling up the average for schools that didn't do nearly as well.
It's important to note that this data compares schools in different states, which all set different bars for what it means to be proficient. So as the Education Department explains, the "averages" will very much be influenced by states that set both relatively high or relatively low proficiency standards. And without more specific data, it's impossible to draw more sophisticated conclusions about where these test score gains are coming from.
And the analysis doesn't contain any information about a major chunk of schools that were in the first cohort. For instance, the summary data showing changes in math scores covers just 534 schools. But there were more than 730 schools in Cohort 1. According to the notes provided by the department, the missing schools had changes in state tests or other factors that excluded them from the analysis.
There's also no school-level data available for the second year of the program. The department released individual school data for the first year, but you have to be the ultimate Excel geek to get it.
"This is just the tip of the iceberg on the information we really need," said Diane Stark Rentner, the deputy director of the Center on Education Policy, which has done extensive research on the School Improvement Grant program. It will be difficult to draw hard and fast conclusions about the three-year program's effectiveness until there's a third year of data, she added.
Plus, it's unclear whether schools' gains can be traced to the program itself, or to homegrown turnaround efforts already in progress, Rentner said.
Some background: The School Improvement Grant program required schools to choose from one of four turnaround models, all of which involved schools getting rid of the principal if that person had been on the job for more than two years.
Most schools choose the "transformation" model, considered the most flexible, which called for schools to extend learning time and gauge teacher effectiveness by gains in test scores. Another group of schools opted for "turnaround,"which required replacing 50 percent of a school's staff. Other schools opted to "restart" - meaning that they turned themselves over to a charter-management organization. And a very small handful of schools closed altogether.
There were 835 schools tapped in the first cohort of the program, and another 503 in the second cohort. Schools received grants of up to $500,000 a year for three years.
So which models were most successful? That's been a major question in SIG implementation. Preliminary results show that, at least for cohort 1 (the first schools into the program), the more dramatic interventions seemed to have yielded the biggest gains.
For example, cohort 1 schools that used "transformation" improved about 6 points in math over two years, and 3 points in reading. Schools in the same cohort using the "turnaround" model jumped 11 percentage points in math and 6 in reading, over the same time period. And schools using the "restart" model gained 9 points in math, and about 7 in reading.
Of course, it's notable that the more dramatic models were also the least frequently used. Roughly 74 percent of schools in the first cohort used "transformation," while just 16 percent used "turnaround" and 6 percent used "restart."
Political background: The SIG program is almost certain to undergo major changes if and when Congress reauthorizes the Elementary and Secondary Education Act. Congressional Republicans have moved to slash all funding for the program, and it wasn't included in a bill to reauthorize the ESEA that passed the House with only GOP support earlier this year. And a bill supported only by Democrats that was approved by the Senate education committee in June would give states new turnaround options, including allowing them to submit turnaround ideas to the U.S. Secretary of Education for approval.
Rep. John Kline, R-Minn., the chairman of the House education committee and the author of the House GOP legislation, said in a statement that the data support the House's approach to take turnarounds out of federal hands.
"These tepid results underscore the limits of top-down mandates and the need for a new approach to education reform—one that allows state and local leaders to determine the best way to raise the bar in our schools," he said.
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In this radio show, which first aired on 24 April 2022, WCRI host Mike Maino interviews Core Memory Music host Craig Maynard. WCRI-FM Classical 95.9 is a commercial radio station serving southern Rhode Island and southeastern Connecticut.
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The performances heard during the interview are excerpts from these recordings:
Mozart: Violin Sonata No. 20 in C major, K. 303 ∙ Mark Steinberg & Mitsuko Uchida ∙ Decca 2005
Schumann: Kreisleriana, Op. 16 ∙ Murray Perahia ∙ Sony 1973
Brahms: Piano Trio No. 2 in C Major, Op. 87 ∙ Ax-Kavakos-Ma Trio ∙ Sony 2017
Debussy: Sonata for cello and piano, L. 135 ∙ Maurice Gendron & Jean Françaix ∙ Decca 1967
Chopin: Ballade No. 1 in G Minor, Op. 23 ∙ Avery Gagliano ∙ Steinway 2021
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Desnethé-Missinippi-Churchill River: The Battle for North Saskatchewan
As we march forward to the upcoming federal election, scheduled for October 2015, political parties are going through nomination meetings and choosing their banners representatives (or candidates) to run in one of Canada 338 federal ridings. Desnethé-Missinippi-Churchill River or "DMRC" for short unlike most other western rural ridings has a history electing MPs from the three major parties.
The upcoming election in DMRC, or the [Political] The Battle for North Saskatchewan will promise to be an interesting contest as three First Nations candidates with strong background in the riding and impressive resumes work to get elected in this huge riding that has a significant First Nation and Metis population.
The riding has the third largest Aboriginal population compared to the Canadian citizen population with 70.9% being First Nation, Metis or Inuit.
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Rob Clarke
Rob has been the Member of Parliament for Desnethé-Missinippi-Churchill River since winning a by-election in 2008 representing the Conservative party. Rob is Cree from the Muskeg Lake Cree Nation (SK).
Experience and Accomplishments:
-Sponsored controversial Bill C-428 Indian Act Amendment and Replacement Act which is now law
-Eighteen-year veteran of the RCMP worked in several communities throughout Saskatchewan
-RCMP Commissioners Commendation for Bravery during the 2006 shootings in Spiritwood, SK
-Participated on various community boards including Victim Services, Restorative Justice, Interagency, and Police Management Boards
Lawrence Joseph
Lawrence is the Liberal party candidate for Desnethé-Missinippi-Churchill River for the upcoming federal election, which is scheduled to be called in October of this year. Lawrence is Cree (fluent in Cree) from the Big River First Nation (SK).
-Served three terms as Vice-Chief and one term as Chief of the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations (FSIN) holding multiple portfolios (Lands & Resources portfolio, Justice Commission, Saskatchewan Indian Gaming and Licensing, Health and Social Development portfolios)
-Had an active political Career in Prince Albert, which included trustee and as Vice-Chairman of the Prince Albert Public School Board of Education. He served two terms as Alderman for Prince Albert, including Acting Mayor.
-Lawrence has a distinguished record in the Canadian Military, at the age of 17; he reached the highest rank with the All Indian Air Cadet Squadron #590 (Warrant Officer II). He served in the Royal Canadian Army (Militia) 44th Battery (Artillery Unit). He was also a civilian instructor with the National Defense Department. He received the Queen's Commission in the Royal Canadian Air Force (Reserves). He was commissioned at the rank of Pilot Officer, but was immediately promoted to Flying Officer.
Georgina Jolibois
Georgina is running and will be acclaimed as the NDP candidate for Desnethé-Missinippi-Churchill River. Georgina is Dene (fluent in Dene) born and raised in the northern village of La Loche (SK).
-Mayor of La Loche since October 2003. Earned her degree at the University of Saskatchewan. She successfully negotiated a first ever exploration agreement with Oilsands Quest in 2008 to allow the northern village of La Loche to engage in discussions with industry and Saskatchewan government in supporting a regional environmental committee.
-Georgina has a wide array of different interests in Economic Development, Social Change and Globalization, Impact on Women and their Families due to Economic Growth, Dene Language and Culture and Youth Engagement.
-She is the current chairperson of the Saskatchewan Association of Northern Communities, a northern-wide lobby group for the northern municipalities.
Riding History and Background:
In the past eighteen years the riding has been represented by each of three major federal parties. The Churchill River riding was recreated in 1996 from the former federal ridings of Prince Albert, Churchill River, Mackenzie and The Battlefords-Meadow Lake. As a result of the 2011 Canadian Census the government undertook to create the Federal Electoral Boundaries Commission, an independent commission tasked with re-balancing the current ridings to ensure a relatively balanced population per federal riding. In addition due to the population grown, migration and immigration news seats were added: fifteen more seats in Ontario, sex in British Columbia, six in Alberta and three more in Quebec.
Some ridings undertook significant geographic changes, however "DMRC" changes were limited in scope, losing a small portion of the lower half of the riding. The current riding is huge, representing roughly half of the physical map of Saskatchewan. Unlike many other western rural ridings, DMRC can have close races by separating the winning candidate over the challenger, such as 794 votes in 2011 or 68 votes in 2006.
Not surprising, a number of indigenous candidates were candidates for their party and a few of them got elected.
Rick Laliberte was elected in 1997 as an NDP MP, same year as Nancy Karetak-Lindell (Inuit) was elected in Nunavut. Rick crossed the floor to the Beauval, Saskatchewan, previously he was a school administrator who spoke fluent Michif (Metis language). Rick crossed the floor to the Liberal party in September of 2000; he was reelected in subsequent 2000 federal election as a Liberal. He ran one more time as Independent in the 2004 election coming in 4th place.
Gary Merasty (First Nation) was elected in 2006 as a Liberal MP, same year Tina Keeper (First Nation) won in the neighboring Manitoba vast northern riding of Churchill. His previous experience including two terms Grand Chief of the Prince Albert Grand Council and has been a businessman and consultant. He is from Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation. He resigned as MP after serving for roughly a year and half.
Rob Clarke (details above) was elected in 2008 along with Leona Aglukkaq (Inuit) in Nunavut and Shelly Glover (Metis) in the Saint Boniface riding in Manitoba, all as Conservative MPs.
We will be watching this race closely and will be providing updates.
Warren Koch is the Candidate for the Green Party of Canada
Sources: (please feel free to provide us details/sources of these candidates experience and background)
· http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Desnethé—Missinippi—Churchill_River (March 2015)
· http://robclarkemp.ca/about (March 2015)
· http://www.fsin.com/index.php/past-leaders/129-lawrence-joseph (March 2015)
· http://northernprideml.com/tag/georgina-jolibois (March 2015)
· http://panow.com/article/502457/la-loche-mayor-has-federal-aspirations (March 2015)
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Vacancy rates in the U.S. industrial real estate market remain low but came up to 5.2% in Q4 2020 from 4.9% one year prior. "The rise in vacancy is alleviating some — but certainly not all — of the pressure on the supply constrained markets," Cushman analysts wrote.
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An Upstate woman accused of killing her boyfriend almost a year ago was in court Wednesday.
Elvira Seay is charged with murder in the death of her boyfriend, Juan Luis Tafoya-Gonzalez.
Last May, Tafoya-Gonzalez's body was found off Prince Caldwell Road in Woodruff. Investigators said he had been shot several times.
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