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Thursday, February 24, 2005
A paste containing synthetic tooth enamel can seal small cavities without drilling. Kazue Yamagishi and colleagues at the FAP Dental Institute in Tokyo say that the paste can repair small cavities in 15 minutes.
Currently, fillers don’t stick to such small cavities so dentists must drill bigger holes. Hydroxyapatite crystals, of which natural enamel is made, bond with teeth to repair tiny areas of damage.
Yamagishi and colleagues have tested their paste on a lower premolar tooth that showed early signs of decay. They found that the synthetic enamel merged with the natural enamel. The synthetic enamel also appears to make teeth stronger which will improve resistance to future decay. As with drilling, however, there is still the potential for pain: The paste is strongly acidic to encourage crystal growth and causes inflammation if it touches the gums.
The paste is reported in the journal Nature.
Tuesday, September 13, 2005
On the 20th birthday of Nintendo‘s mascots, Mario and his brother Luigi, Nintendo has released the newest addition to the popular Game Boy line.
The Game Boy Micro is the smallest handheld release by Nintendo to date. Unlike other handhelds in the Game Boy Advance series, the Game Boy Micro can only play Game Boy Advance games and not games designed for the original Game Boy system. The handheld features a new link port, includes multiple removable faceplates, and additional faceplates can be purchased separately. This system has an MSRP of USD$99.99.
Excavators For Sale, Used, Off Lease and Repos, Updated Bank and Lender Repos
by
J.M Casa
Excavators are for sale, used, can be originate in the secondary repo and off lease markets from financial institutions looking to liquidate and finance their inventories. A struggling economy has caused numerous clients to be in non-payment of their financial deal and/or brought back their excavators at the end of the lease without taking title to it for economic reasons. With the unemployment rate high and new contracts not plentiful, this has produced a buying and banking opportunity for several start up and seasoned businesses.
Due to a contracting economy, countless banks have excess excavator inventories that they want to place back on the street. These in-house inventories are non income producing, therefore putting anxiety on the financial institution to make a deal with the consumer. These opportunities can be originate in the price, the financing or a combination of both. The lender has taken these excavators, and/or equipment back and must refurbish these excavators as quickly as possible and either re-lease or resell them. The bank will either advertise their listing through their internal sales force or outside professionals such as brokers to move their inventories as swift asworkable. From period to time as these inventories either sit or anything reason isn’t moving, the financial institution may perhaps place these items up for auction Several of the ways the startup and/or seasoned business can find these opportunities are through trade publications, surfing internet search engines, contacting lease brokers for information and speaking to banks directly Several of the financial institutions in the market have advertised personal credit qualifications.as minimal as 550, earlier bankruptcy regulations amended or unobserved and startups wanted. One of our banks only need a signed and dated lease application and the summary page of your last three months business and/or personal bank statements. Therefore this lender doesn’t want a thorough documentation package. This financial institution will deal with the applicants abilty to generate a income base to assume this debt obligation. This bank furthermore works with start ups as well.. These excavators are manufactured by Caterpillar, Case, Hitachi, Kobelco etc Cash buyers have the best opportunity to get the greatest discounted cost, dealers and wholesalers are wanted. Happy hunting for your repossessed, off lease excavator and its related financing.
J.M Luna has over thirty years experience in the financial field. This includes leasing, accounting and taxes, hard asset money and commercial lending.
U.S Corporate Capital Leasing works with start ups and seasoned business for financing in many different industries. http://www.cclgequipmentleasing.com/lease_construction.htm http://www.scribd.com/doc/29367088/Excavators-For-Sale-Used-Off-Lease-Updated-Bank-and-Lender-Repos
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Thursday, November 8, 2007
India is the latest of the countries where the One Laptop Per Child (OLPC) experiment has started. Children from the village of Khairat were given the opportunity to learn how to use the XO laptop. During the last year XO was distributed to children from Arahuay in Peru, Ban Samkha in Thailand, Cardal in Uruguay and Galadima in Nigeria. The OLPC team are, in their reports on the startup of the trials, delighted with how the laptop has improved access to information and ability to carry out educational activities. Thailand’s The Nation has praised the project, describing the children as “enthusiastic” and keen to attend school with their laptops.
Recent good news for the project sees Uruguay having ordered 100,000 of the machines which are to be given to children aged six to twelve. Should all go according to plan a further 300,000 machines will be purchased by 2009 to give one to every child in the country. As the first to order, Uruguay chose the OLPC XO laptop over its rival from Intel, the Classmate PC. In parallel with the delivery of the laptops network connectivity will be provided to schools involved in the project.
The remainder of this article is based on Carla G. Munroy’s Khairat Chronicle, which is available from the OLPC Wiki. Additional sources are listed at the end.
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Jaslene Gonzalez is not your typical model. She rose to fame after winning Cycle 8 of America’s Next Top Model, and since then, has been aggressively tapping into the fashion industry. As a result of her Latin background, Gonzalez has been successful at marketing herself both in the English-speaking and Spanish-speaking worlds. However, Gonzalez is much much more – a fighter, a humanitarian, and a good Latin granddaughter.
Born in Chicago to a Latina mother, and a Puerto Rican-born father, Gonzalez had, in many ways, a typical U.S. Latino experience – her tight knit family, grandparents, and spirituality played an intrinsic part in her upbringing.
“I went to an all-girl Catholic school and grew up with tons of family…..My family was very close knit and supportive. They were involved in my life everyday. So there was so much joy in every little occasion…..Every Sunday we would go to my grandmother’s house where we [the family] would hang out together….We enjoyed being around each other and being together,” states Gonzalez.
Her grandfather was the director of a local dance group, Viva La Gente, which Gonzalez credits with impacting her life positively.
“I was a dancer for 12 years and life revolved around dancing. I was a very active girl, and was always involved with my grandfather’s dance studio. The whole family was. My aunts, my cousins – everyone took part in performances and were involved in the group…That’s how we spent our summers, and we looked forward to being outside, dancing salsa, hip hop, merengue,” states Gonzalez. Through her involvement in the dance studio, Gonzalez’s horizon was broadened significantly, and her humanitarian streak began to deepen.
“We were always constantly traveling. We traveled to Mexico to poor villages where we gave performances to give back to the community,” said Gonzalez.
Ironically, ANTM gave her the opportunity to overcome her own difficulties and to further help those in need. “I went in there, without knowing that I was in an abusive relationship. They were the ones that brought that up to me…they felt I was emotionally destroyed, they wanted me to get support,” commented Gonzalez. While the ANTM staff was supportive, she also credits her life long dream for helping her get out of the abusive relationship.
“Having a dream and having a goal in life, is the most important thing I did in my life. Because of that I maneuvered my way to that dream. I knew I was better than that, I wanted to be happier,” stated Gonzalez.
Soon after winning ANTM, Gonzalez became a spokesperson for Liz Claiborne and the National Domestic Violence Hotline, and began traveling the country reaching out to women.
“We had several meetings, and they asked me to be a spokesperson. I was so happy and blessed to help women, to have that title. It’s something I want to do, besides modelling….I enjoy sharing my personal experiences because I can educate them, but I can also save someone’s life. It’s something precious, it’s a gift,” stated Gonzalez.
Abuse is not the only obstacle Jaslene has had to face. Growing up Latina had its own set of difficulties. “Being a minority is a challenge no matter what,” states Gonzalez.
However, Gonzalez also states that being a Latina has many positive aspects in regards to her profession. “As a Latina, you have the advantage of being a Latina. Not only do you have this corporate job, but you can relate to many groups as a person.”
When asked if the fashion industry forces Latina models to change certain aspects about themselves, she remarks that she focuses on always staying true to herself. “Modeling is a difficult job because of what you go through. 80% of the time it’s a no…When I go in, I go in like me, I don’t have to change anything. Any time I get a chance to show who I am, I do. I am a Spanish girl, trying to pursue my dreams. I try to be the best I can be,” remarked Gonzalez.
It is that same confidence and will to succeed that she seems to appreciate in other woman. “I find women beautiful. I find a girl with no makeup, not worrying about her style and appearance, I find that sexy. I find confidence beautiful…Its so simple. It’s being natural and confident,” said Gonzalez.
As a role model, she has two key pieces advice that she offers women: nurture your mind with positive thoughts, and identify and foster the principles in life you value.
It is not surprising to see why Gonzalez’s family is proud of her. “My family is so funny. They are so happy. I’ve never seen them so full of life. My mom acts like she won. My grandmother screams ‘mi flaca‘ every time she sees me. They are so proud. Especially my grandparents. I was practically raised by them. To see them see you so happy and successful, there couldn’t be a better feeling,” said Gonzalez.
She adds that her grandparents would be extremely happy if she appeared on Cristina, the Spanish-language talk show whose host is referred to as “the Spanish Oprah Winfrey.”
In the coming years, Gonzalez plans to continue on the path she is on. She wants to continue gracing magazine covers, as well as dedicating herself to helping young teens develop self growth and esteem. “Every time I wake up, God gives me the opportunity to be a better me…Life gets better as it goes by.”
This is the third in a series of articles with America’s Next Top Model contestants.
Sunday, September 26, 2010
Delta Airlines flight 4951 made a safe emergency landing at JFK International Airport in New York City yesterday after the aircraft’s right landing gear failed. There were 64 passengers and crew members aboard as well as 3,000 gallons of flammable fuel.
The pilot maintained composure as he radioed air traffic control. He reported “The right gear is stuck up. The other two are down”. When asked which runway he wanted to land on, he stated “Whichever one would be better for you all.” They settled on Runway 31 Right.
Flight crew members prepped passengers for the emergency landing by telling them “heads down stay down!” in the crash position. The captain told them to brace for impact over the intercom.
Rescuers on the ground feared the worst on account of the 3,000 gallons of flammable fuel. As the plane landed, sparks flew from the righthand side but the plane did not catch fire.
All 64 people were shuttled safely from the aircraft to the airport.
Considering factors of LCD Brackets installation
by
Groshan Fabiola
As soon as a person buys a flat screen LCD television, he starts considering the various factors for the installation of the television to the wall. For this, there are available LCD brackets that help in the proper installation of the television to the wall. A properly installed television will not only provide a convenient viewing but also add up to the dcor of the room where the television is installed.
The following things are to be considered while mounting LCD brackets to the walls of your home:
Firstly, you have to consider the size of the television that you are buying. The Sony brackets wall mounting provides various types of LCD brackets that can be used in accordance with the size and the weight of the television that you are buying. You may mount a whole hardware system for installing the television set. The system may comprise of connectivity to multiple studs instead of a single one. This type of features are also found in the Sony brackets wall and are capable of providing support to bigger television.
Flat plasma television can be mounted on various types of walls. The installation of the LCD brackets is favorable in the walls with wood studding. However, in most of the cases there is a non-availability of the appropriate wall settings. It means that all the homes do not necessary contains the Sony brackets wall. In such a case, the television is installed on the concrete anchors or on the cinder block wall.
The third thing that is to be considered is the type of the LCD brackets. There are many types of wall mounts that you can choose from. The choice depends on the type of Sony brackets wall. The LCD brackets include the fixed wall mount, the arm mount, the motorized wall mount and the tilting mount. All these LCD brackets have special characteristics of their own and are unique in their own ways.
The cable management is another thing that is to be considered while mounting the LCD brackets. There are some people who want to install the moldings such that the wires are hidden inside the walls while there are some people who want to use casings that are the wall plates that hide the cluttered wires from public viewing. However, some companies provide cable management options along with the LCD brackets for Sony brackets wall installation.
The final consideration is where to install the television with the LCD brackets. The location of the room and also the environment of the room help in determining the position of the LCD brackets. There are good and durable brackets from the various renowned companies like in the case of Sony brackets wall installation that is the most convenient to use while you are considering the installation of the LCD brackets.
Remember the basic points of mounting the LCD brackets to the Sony brackets wall like the television should be mounted onto the wall at a certain height above the eye level for a more convenient viewing. A clean and perfect installation of the LCD brackets makes your television viewing an excellent experience.
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Friday, March 10, 2006
Three men have been arrested and a further six “positively identified” following the public release of photographs showing “persons of interest” to police in relation to the Sydney riots last year.
A 20-year-old man from Warilla, a suburb of Wollongong, handed himself into police yesterday after seeing his photograph in a newspaper. He was subsequently charged with riot and affray.
An 18-year-old man from Bella Vista was arrested in a Baulkham Hills hotel yesterday afternoon after he was identified by the public. A 33-year-old Miranda man was also charged after handing himself into police last night. He will appear in Sutherland Local Court today.
Following the release of the photographs on March 8, police have received information from the public identifying seven of those wanted in relation to the riots.
New South Wales police minister Carl Scully yesterday urged the others to turn themselves into police before being arrested. “I’d say to those people, save yourselves the embarrassment and turn up to a police station”, he said.
Police and the police minister have also criticised Sydney’s middle eastern community for failing to assist in identifying men wanted for revenge attacks after the riots.
“Generally speaking, when Caucasians are put on the front pages of newsletters, they’re identified”, said Mr Scully.
“And unfortunately, when footage is presented of people of Middle Eastern background, we get zip.”
A spokesman from the Lebanese Friendship Association said that the middle eastern community was being persecuted.”We are sick and tired of people saying why aren’t we doing enough”, said Keysar Trad.
“If the beat police can’t recognise them, then the chances of anyone recognising them are very, very slim.”
Other Muslim leaders urged parents to question their children and hand them into police if they suspect they took part in the revenge attacks which occurred after the riot. Lebanese Muslim Association spokesman Abdul El Ayoubi said parents should have questioned their children when the events first occurred.
“If (their children) were involved then they have a duty to take them in”, he said.
“What they have done now, might be nothing to what they could do next time.”
The NSW Islamic Council has also backed Mr Ayouvi’s calls.
Detective Superintendent Ken McKay, the head of strike force Enoggera which is investigating the riots, said he was confident of making many more arrests over coming days thanks to the assistance of the public. “It wouldn’t surprise me if we had, within the next day or two, the majority of them.” he said yesterday.
“I’m confident (of arresting all 20). If I was a betting man I’d be running at close to odds-on.”
