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AMERICAN ANTHROPOLOGIST, Vol. 38, No. 2, 1936
Included in this journal (pp. 157-355) are Navaho Diagnosticians, by l.C. Wyman, Internal Linguistic Evidence Suggestive of the Northern Origin of the Navaho, by E. Sapir, and A Summary of Jicarilla Apache Culture, by M.E. OPler. More
Bureau of American Ethnology, Bulletin No. 197, 1966. AN ANALYSIS OF SOURCES OF INFORMATION ON THE INFORMATION ON THE POPULATION OF THE NAVAHO
Johnston, D.F. 225 pages, 7 maps, 36 tables. More
LEGEND TO COLOR CHART OF NAVAHO MASK COMBINATIONS
St. Michaels: 19___. 13 pages, 4 b/w drawings. St Michaels Press printed ___ copies of a color poster that contained ___ wonderful ___ Navaho masks. This Navaho masks booklet that accompanied the publication of Fr. Haile's seminal volume, ____. These booklets were published to be presented to all purchasers of..... More
PROGRESS THROUGH POWER. Electrical Training for the Navajo Tribe
Reynolds Electrical Co. 1962. 64 pages, 39 b/w drawings, 4 full-page color drawings of sand-paintings, 9 b/w and 2 color photographs. More
THE PEYOTE RELIGION AMONG THE NAVAHO; VIKING FUND PUBLICATIONS IN ANTHROPOLOGY, No. 42, 1966
Aberle, D.
490 pages, 26 photographs, 50 tables, 13 charts, 7 maps, diagrams, and graphs. More
THE NAVAJO AND PUEBLO SILVERSMITHS
Adair, J.
Norman: 1944, 1973. 237 pages, 24 pages of photographs, 11 tables, 2 maps. Cloth cover. More
NAVAHO WEAVING. Its Technic and History
Amsden, C., F. Hodge (foreword)
Glorieta: 1974. 1982 (6th printing of the reprint). xx, 263 pages of text plus 123 pages of illustrations: 108 pages of b/w photographs, 6 pages of color photographs, 9 pages of drawings, large fold-out color frontpiece of saxony serape, drawn by Tom Lea. Undecorated cloth cover. More
Santa Ana: Fine Arts Press, 1934. xx, 263 pages of text plus 123 pages of illustrations: 108 pages of b/w photographs, 6 pages of color photographs, 9 pages of drawings, large fold-out color front-piece of saxony serape, drawn by Tom Lea. Decorated linen cover done in a 3rd phase chief..... More
SOME SEX BELIEFS AND PRACTICES IN A NAVAHO COMMUNITY. With Comparative Material from other Navaho Areas
Bailey, F.
PEABODY MUSEUM Papers. Vol. XL, No. 2: 1950. xii, 108 pages. More
THE RUGS OF TEEC NOS POS: JEWELS OF THE NAVAJO LOOM
Belikove, R.
Albuquerque: 1994. 38 pages, 25 color photographs--each 3/4 page. More
GENUINE NAVAJO RUG---How to Tell
Bennett, N.
Wheelright Museum, 1973: Palmer Lake, 1979. 24 pages, 8 b/w and 20 color illustrations. More
THE WEAVERS PATHWAY. A Clarification of the "Spirit Trail" in Navajo Weaving.
Flagstaff: 1974. 64 pages, 13 figures. More
WALK IN BEAUTY. The Navajo and their Blankets
Berlant, A., M. Kahlenberg
Boston: 1977. 224 pages, 85 b/w and 64 color photographs--many full-page. Cloth cover. Still the standard against which all Navajo weaving publications are measured, this handsome volume remains in great demand. The photographs of each blanket are lovely, and the technical information for each is particularly good, as is the..... More
NAVAJO TEXTILES. The William Randolph Hearst Collection
Blomberg, N.j.
Los Angeles County Museum, 1988. xii, 257 pages, 180 half-page and full-page color photographs, 23 b/w photographs, 1 map. Cloth cover. More
FETISHES AND CARVINGS OF THE SOUTHWEST
Branson, Oscar
1976. 64 pages, 59 pages of color photographs of fetishes and carvings. More
BETTER DAYS FOR THE NAVAJOS.; National Geographic
Breed, Jack, Charles W. Herbert
December, 1958. Pp. 809-847, 30 color and 6 b/w photographs, 1 map. More
BETWEEN TRADITIONS: Navajo Weaving Toward the End of the Nineteenth Century
Brody, J.
Iowa City: 1976. 33 b/w and 7 color photographs. A relatively neglected period of Navajo weaving is looked at in this out of print catalogue of an exhibition that visited five museums in 1976 and 1977. In addition to a very good essay, complete descriptive data is provided for each..... More
NAVAJO PICTORIAL WEAVING
Cerny, C., Wheat, J. (foreword)
Santa Fe: 1975. 32 pages, 19 b/w and 4 color photographs--mostly full-page. More
THE NAVAJO INDIANS
Coolidge, D. & M.
Boston: 1930. 326 pages, 18 pages of photographs. Cloth cover. More
THE SONG OF THE LOOM. NEW TRADITIONS IN NAVAJO WEAVING
Dockstader, F.
New York: 1987. 130 pages, 83 color and 19 b/w photographs. Cloth cover. More
NAVAHO WEAVING TODAY
Dutton, B.
Santa Fe: 1961, 1975. 42 pages. 32 photographs, 1 map. More
NEW MEXICO INDIANS. Pocket Handbook.
Dutton, B.p. (ed.)
New Mexico Association on Indian Affairs. Santa Fe: 1948. 96 pages, 22 photographs. More
A NAVAHO AUTOBIOGRAPHY
Dyk, W.
VIKING FUND PUBLICATIONS IN ANTHROPOLOGY, No. 8, 1947. 218 pages of text containing 1 map, plus 16 full-page photographs. More
NAVAJO AND PHOTOGRAPHY. A Critical History of the Representation of an American People
Albuquerque: 1996. xv, 392 pages, 209 photographs. Cloth cover. A survey and critical examination of the photographic history of the Navajo people from photographs taken in captivity at Bosque Redondo to recent times. More
ARTISTRY IN WOOL. Historic Navajo and Hispanic Textiles from the American Southwest
Forrest, S.
Big Horn: Bradford Brinton Memorial, 1988. 24 pages, 6 full-page and 5 half-page photographs of textiles, color insert of early Crystal rug and 2nd phase chief's blanket on front and rear covers, respectively. More


Springall Academy and Sierra Academy of San Diego, members of the Catapult Learning Schools Group, hosted a Career Fair for the schools' students on April 18th. The event was featured in an article in the May/June 2018 issue of the Mission Times Courier. Several businesses—including the YMCA, Starbucks, and Kona Ice Snow Cone—as well as individual professionals participated in the fair, which was attended by students from the two schools.
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You don't have to live in the south to give your new pooch one of these 12 sweet country dog names! From names inspired by some of the most famous country music singers to those straight out of the hottest southern travel destinations, anyone can appreciate these fun monikers! We've included names for both boy and girl dogs, as well as where they come from. Check them out, then tell us which ones are your favorites!
Cheyenne– The name Cheyenne is from Native American origin meaning- An Algonquian tribe of the Great Plains. Cheyenne is a small town, located in Roger Mills County, Oklahoma.
Dixie– The name Dixie is derived from the French word, Dix, meaning- Ten. Dixie is the historical name of the 11 Southern states, which formed the Confederate States, including Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia.
Dolly- The name Dolly is from Greek origin meaning- A vision and from the English origin meaning- Gift of God. Dolly Parton, a country music singer from Locust Ridge, Tennessee, who has 23 #1 songs including Jolene, 9 to 5 and Here You Come Again.
Faith- The name Faith is from Latin origin meaning- To trust. Faith Hill, a country singer from Ridgeland, Mississippi, who has 11 #1 songs including This Kiss, Wild One and Breathe.
Georgia- The name Georgia is from Greek origin meaning- Farmer. Georgia is a southern state in the U.S. Georgia on My Mind, from Hoagy Carmichael, is the official state song of Georgia.
Reba- The name Reba is from Hebrew origin meaning- Fourth born. Reba McEntire, a country singer from McAlester, Oklahoma, who has 26 #1 songs including Little Rock, You Lie and Consider Me Gone.
Austin– The name Austin is from Latin origin meaning- Majestic dignity. Austin is the capital city of Texas.
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Jethro– The name Jethro is from Hebrew origin meaning- Excellence. Jethro Bodine is a character from The Beverly Hillbillies, which was about the Clampett family from a rural area in the Ozark Mountains.
Memphis– The name Memphis is from Greek origin meaning- Enduring and beautiful. Memphis is the 2nd largest city in Tennessee. Other southern states that also have cities named Memphis include Alabama, Florida, Mississippi and Texas.
Merle– The name Merle is from French origin meaning- Blackbird. Merle Haggard, a country music singer from Checotah, Oklahoma, who has 38 #1 songs including Working Man Blues, Kentucky Gambler and Okie from Muskogee.
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Los Katíos National Park
(Colombia)
a) Armed conflict;
b) Illegal extraction of natural resources;
c) Lack of control of management agency.
Threats for which the property was inscribed on the List of World Heritage in Danger
Illegal logging, unauthorized settlements, fishing and hunting, threats from major infrastructure projects.
2009 Threats mitigation over the outstanding universal ... (Approved) 30,000 USD
2002 Management Plan for Los Katios National Natural Park (Approved) 43,000 USD
The State Party report on the state of conservation of the property was received by the World Heritage Centre on 15 February 2010, along with a draft retrospective Statement of Outstanding Universal Value and a proposal for the Desired state of conservation for the removal of the property from the List of World Heritage in Danger The World Heritage Centre /IUCN mission requested by the World Heritage Committee at its 33rd session (Seville, 2009) could not take place due to security issues raised by the United Nations Department of Safety and Security. For this reason, the review of the aforementioned documents is still underway. The report that follows is based on the information provided by the State Party. An interim set of corrective measures and an interim time frame for the implementation of said measures is proposed and will be finalized pending the results of an eventual mission to the property.
The property was inscribed on the List of World Heritage in Danger without the Committee adopting corrective measures, as no reactive monitoring mission took place before this inscription. The mission which was requested to develop a proposal for corrective measures had to be postponed as mentioned above. The State Party report proceeds through an itemized list of what it considers corrective measures in response to the concerns raised by the World Heritage Committee. These corrective measures consist of the following:
a) Control and monitoring of illegal activities: The 2008 action plan for reducing illegal hunting, fishing and timber extraction continued to be implemented in 2009. Approval was granted for a floating control cabin to be erected in a critical part of the property, with financial support from the World Heritage Fund and United States Agency for International Development (USAID). Financing for the repair and equipping of two other cabins was approved by USAID. Signposts were to be placed in strategic points and park personnel increased to 21.
b) Preventing illegal logging: The State Party carried out a workshop to train local law enforcement personnel on legal tools and procedures facilitating the confiscation of illegal forest products and on the prosecution of those involved in the trade. More such workshops are planned. The National Parks authority is coordinating with the Regional Environmental Authority responsible for emitting timber extraction permits so that more effective monitoring of activities around the property can take place. There is a concern that as local communities deplete forest resources within their jurisdictions, these are turning to the forests within the property to maintain the flow of timber.
c) Promoting sustainable livelihoods: Communities previously displaced by armed groups from the lands adjacent to the property have returned, but as the community fabric has weakened, they face very difficult conditions and turn to illegal logging within the property as a means of generating income. The State Party underlines the importance of implementing alternative and sustainable livelihoods initiatives here, and indicate that intial support has been received from USAID in this regard.
d) Resettlement of recently arrived people: The State Party indicates that 270 members of the Wounaan people have moved into the park since 2004 and are clearing forests for agriculture. This group had moved to the park area in the 1960's as part of forestry operations, but were relocated in the years following the creation of the park in 1974 via legal procedures involving the purchashing of their lands. A dialogue with this group, involving the Ministry of Domestic Affairs and Justice, is underway to resolve this issue.
e) Avoiding effects of major infrastruture projects: Two major infrastructure projects propose to cross the park. One is an electricity corridor affecting the northern edge of the property, and the other is the construction of the Pan American highway through its middle, and into the Darien National Park World Heritage property in Panama, which abuts LosKatiosNational Park. As the property is already relatively small (72,000 ha), such projects would be likely to have a major negative effect on its Outstanding Universal Value.
The State Party indicates that it considers it is reasonable to anticipate a timeframe of six years for achievement of the corrective measures, assuming that sufficient financial support is forthcoming. The State Party reports that it is carrying out a management effectiveness assessment for the property in 2010, allowing for a quantitative evaluation of progress in addressing the factors affecting it. The State Party notes that it has been able to raise significant funds internationally to help implement the corrective measures, but that additional funding will be needed. It points out that challenges in implementing legal procedures against illegal logging remain, given the remoteness of the property.
The World Heritage Centre and IUCN welcome the initiative of the State Party to develop a set of interim corrective measures to address the threats to the Outstanding Universal Value of the property. However they remain concerned over the significant challenges facing this property, particularly as they involve entrenched interests in a remote region. Compounding these challenges are the major infrastructure projects being actively promoted by both the States Parties of Colombia and Panama, which would severely affect not only LosKatiosNational Park, but also DarienNational Park, also a World Heritage Property, in Panama.
34 COM 7A.14
Los Katios National Park (Colombia) (N 711)
1. Having examined Document WHC-10/34.COM/7A.Add,
2. Recalling Decision 33 COM 7B.34, adopted at its 33rd session (Seville, 2009),
3. Regrets that the joint World Heritage Centre / IUCN monitoring mission had to be postponed because of security concerns and requests the State Party, the World Heritage Centre and IUCN to organize this mission as soon as the security situation permits, in order to assess the threats to the property and identify corrective measures to address them;
4. Notes that the State Party has submitted a draft Statement of Outstanding Universal Value, and a proposal for the Desired State of Conservation for removal of the property from the List of World Heritage in Danger, but that these remain to be finalized due to the postponement of the mission to the property;
5. Expresses its utmost concern about proposed major infrastructure projects to cross the property, namely an electricity corridor affecting the northern edge of the property and the construction of the Pan American highway through its middle, which are likely to have a major negative effect on its Outstanding Universal Value, and urges the State Party, along with the State Party of Panama, to jointly re-affirm their commitment to the conservation of Los Katios and Darien National Parks, which effectively form a transboundary protected area;
6. Welcomes the interim corrective measures proposed by the State Party and its efforts to implement them, and notes the proposed six year time frame to implement the interim corrective measures;
7. Also requests the State Party to continue implementing these interim corrective measures, taking into account any amendment following an eventual World Heritage Centre/IUCN mission to the property:
a) Complete and implement the control and monitoring Action Plan, including the construction of ranger stations, the provision of equipment and the maintenance of adequate numbers of park personnel,
b) Prevent illegal logging within the property by establishing the capacity, at site level, to apprehend and bring to justice the instigators of such activities, and by carrying out communication campaigns with the local communities;
c) Implement alternative and sustainable livelihoods programmes for affected communities surrounding the property in the framework of a wider programme for the reduction of incentives for illegal logging,
d) Complete the resettlement process for those people who have recently established themselves within the park boundaries,
e) Resolve the incompatibility between the State Party's obligation under the World Heritage Convention to conserve the property's Outstanding Universal Value, and the proposed large infrastructure projects currently under consideration;
8. Further requests the State Party to submit to the World Heritage Centre, by 1 February 2011, a comprehensive report on the state of conservation of the property, with particular emphasis on the interim corrective measures identified above, for examination by the World Heritage Committee at its 35th session in 2011;
9. Requests moreover the State Party, in consultation with the World Heritage Centre and IUCN, to finalize the draft Statement of Outstanding Universal Value and the proposal for the Desired State of Conservation for the removal of the property from the List of World Heritage in Danger, for examination by the World Heritage Committee at its 35th session in 2011;
10. Decides to retain Los Katios National Park (Colombia) on the List of World Heritage in Danger.
34 COM 8C.2
Establishment of the World Heritage List in Danger (Retained Properties)
1. Following the examination of the state of conservation reports of properties inscribed on the List of World Heritage in Danger (WHC-10/34.COM/7A, WHC-10/34.COM/7A.Add and WHC-10/34.COM/7A.Add.2),
2. Decides to retain the following properties on the List of World Heritage in Danger:
Afghanistan, Minaret and Archaeological Remains of Jam (Decision 34 COM 7A.22)
Afghanistan, Cultural Landscape and Archaeological Remains of the Bamiyan Valley (Decision 34 COM 7A.23)
Belize, Belize Barrier Reef Reserve System (Decision 34 COM 7A.13)
Central African Republic, Manovo-Gounda St Floris National Park (Decision 34 COM 7A.1)
Chile, Humberstone and Santa Laura Saltpeter Works (Decision 34 COM 7A.29)
Colombia, Los Katios National Park (Decision 34 COM 7A.14)
Côte d'Ivoire, Comoé National Park (Decision 34 COM 7A.2)
Côte d'Ivoire / Guinea, Mount Nimba Strict Nature Reserve (Decision 34 COM 7A.3)
Democratic Rep. of the Congo Virunga National Park (Decision 34 COM 7A.4)
Democratic Rep. of the Congo Kahuzi-Biega National Park (Decision 34 COM 7A.5)
Democratic Rep. of the Congo Garamba National Park (Decision 34 COM 7A.6)
Democratic Rep. of the Congo Salonga National Park (Decision 34 COM 7A.7)
Democratic Rep. of the Congo, Okapi Wildlife Reserve (Decision 34 COM 7A.8)
Egypt, Abu Mena (Decision 34 COM 7A.17)
Ethiopia, Simien National Park (Decision 34 COM 7A.9)
Georgia, Historical Monuments of Mtskheta (Decision 34 COM 7A.27)
India, Manas Wildlife Sanctuary (Decision 34 COM 7A.12)
Iraq, Ashur (Qal'at Sherqat) (Decision 34 COM 7A.18)
Iraq, Samarra Archaeological City (Decision 34 COM 7A.19)
Islamic Republic of Iran, Bam and its Cultural Landscape (Decision 34 COM 7A.24)
Jerusalem, Old City of Jerusalem and its Walls (Decision 34 COM 7A.20)
Niger, Air and Ténéré Natural Reserves (Decision 34 COM 7A.10)
Pakistan, Fort and Shalamar Gardens in Lahore (Decision 34 COM 7A.25)
Peru, Chan Chan Archaelogical Zone (Decision 34 COM 7A.30)
Philippines, Rice Terraces of the Philippine Cordilleras (Decision 34 COM 7A.26)
Senegal, Niokolo Koba National Park (Decision 34 COM 7A.11)
Serbia, Medieval Monuments in Kosovo (Decision 34 COM 7A.28)
United Republic of Tanzania, Ruins of Kilwa Kisiwani and Ruins of Songo Mnara (Decision 34 COM 7A.16)
Venezuela, Coro and its Port (Decision 34 COM 7A.31)
Yemen, Historic Town of Zabid (Decision 34 COM 7A.21)
Draft Decision: 34 COM 7A.14
1. Having examined Document WHC-10/34.COM/7B.Add,
2. Recalling Decision 33 COM 7B.34, adopted at its 33nd session (Seville, 2009),
3. Regrets that the joint World Heritage Centre / IUCN monitoring mission had to be postponed because of security concerns and requests the State Party, the World Heritage Centre and IUCN to organise this mission as soon as the security situation permits, in order to asses the threats to the property and identify the corrective measures to address them;
4. Notes that the State Party has submitted the draft Statement of Outstanding Universal Value, and a proposal for the Desired state of conservation for removal of the property from the List of World Heritage in Danger, but that these remain to be finalized due to the postponement of the mission to the property;
5. Expresses its utmost concern about proposed major infrastructure projects to cross the property, namely an electricity corridor affecting the northern edge of the property and the construction of the Pan American highway through its middle, which are likely have a major negative effect on its Outstanding Universal Value, and urges the State Party, along with the State Party of Panama, to jointly re-affirm their commitment to the conservation of Los Katios and Darien National Parks, which effectively form a transboundary protected area;
7. Also requests the State Party to continue to implement these interim corrective measures, taking account of any amendment following an eventual World Heritage Centre / IUCN mission to the property:
b) Prevent illegal logging within the property by establishing the capacity at the site level to apprehend and bring to justice the instigators of such activities, and by carrying out communications campaigns with the local communitie,;
c) Implement alternative and sustainable livelihoods programmes for affected communities surrounding the property in an effort to reduce the incentive for illegal logging,
e) Resolve the incompatibility between the State Party's obligation under the World Heritage Convention to conserve the property's Outstanding Universal Value, and the proposed large infrastructure projects currently under consideration;
Danger List (dates): 2009-2015
WHC-10/34.COM/7A.Add

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Randstad Holding NV is a Dutch multinational human resource consulting firm headquartered in Diemen, Netherlands. Randstad is the world's second-largest HR service provider after Adecco. It was founded in the Netherlands in 1960 by Frits Goldschmeding and operates in around 39 countries. In 2015, the company achieved a turnover of €19.2 billion and a net income of €518.8 million. Randstad employs around 29,000 staff. Globally, Randstad has 4,473 branches.
In the recruitment business talent is scarce and competition is fierce. An HR services company such as Randstad wants to focus as much time as possible on providing quality service to candidates and clients, and it wants to project a professional image. Randstad found a way to enable candidate registration via mobile devices while improving the quality of data capture thanks to a unique solution provided by OSN, using Nuance AutoStore. In the past, when Randstad consultants wanted to process a candidate registration they would need to create and print a barcode sheet on a multi-functional printer (MFP). They would then put the barcode sheet on top of any document they wanted to scan (such as a copy of a passport, national ID card or driver's licence). The scan would then be delivered directly to the Mondriaan Oracle database. This system was rather inflexible and the quality of the scans was not the best. Moreover, the system was based on an end-of-life solution that was specific to HP MFPs. Many of Randstad's consultants are on the road and frequently meet and interview candidates off-site (for example at a business meeting, a recruitment fair or a trade show). Randstad decided: since our consultants now carry mobile devices, wouldn't it be useful to capture and store documents on the spot, rather than wait until the consultants are back in the office? Consequently, Randstad looked for mobile document capture solutions that would enable processing from mobile devices as well as different types of MFP, and would also allow scanning on its Canon bulk scanners at Randstad HQ in Diemen.
Nuance AutoStore saves Randstad time in processing candidate registrations as information can be captured while the consultant is on the road (for example at live events such as recruitment fairs or trade shows). A Randstad consultant can do everything from a smartphone, tablet or other mobile device.
As a result, the candidate is more quickly available for any upcoming opportunities and job interviews with mobile document capture solutions. The improved quality of document capture also helps to eliminate errors and time delays. Equally important, the new solution gives Randstad a key competitive advantage by enabling it to present a highly efficient and professional image to talented individuals and clients.


Orthodontics is a branch of dentistry specializing in the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of jaw, face and bite irregularities (malocclusions). Orthodontic treatment is provided by an oral health care provider known as an Orthodontist, who has typically completed two to three years of additional training beyond dental school. Recent years have brought about many changes within the dental industry, specifically with regards to orthodontic treatment and care. Now more than ever patients are experiencing fewer incidences of cavities and missing teeth due to the heightened awareness of fluoride use and preventative dentistry. This increasing awareness on the health and look of a patient's smile has fueled the desire for many to seek out orthodontia not only as a medical necessity, but for cosmetic reasons as well.
Orthodontics is one of many dental specialties. The word "orthodontics" is derived from the Greek words orthos, meaning proper or straight and odous meaning tooth. Orthodontics is specifically concerned with diagnosing and treating tooth misalignment and irregularity in the jaw area. Initially, orthodontic treatments were geared toward the treatment of teens and pre-teens, but these days around 30 percent of orthodontic patients are adults.
• Anteroposterior deviations – The discrepancy between a pair of closed jaws is known as an anteroposterior discrepancy or deviation. An example of such a discrepancy would be an overjet (where the upper teeth are further forward than the lower teeth), or an reversed over jet (where the lower teeth are further forward then the upper teeth).
• Overcrowding – Overcrowding is a common orthodontic problem. It occurs when there is an insufficient space for the normal growth and development of adult teeth.
• Aesthetic problems – A beautiful straight smile may be caused by a single misaligned tooth. This tooth can be realigned with ease and accuracy by the orthodontist. Alternatively, orthodontists can also work to reshape and restructure the lips, jaw or the face.
• Fixed orthodontic braces – A metal or ceramic dental base is affixed to each tooth, and a dental wire is inserted through each base. The orthodontist is able to gradually train the teeth into proper alignment by regularly adjusting the wire. When the desired results are achieved, the fixed dental braces are completely removed.
• Removable appliances – There are a wide range of removable appliances commonly used in orthodontics, including headgear that correct overbites, Hawley retainers that improve the position of the teeth even as the jawbone reforms, and facemasks which are used to correct an underbite.
• Invisalign® – This is a newer, removable type of dental aligner that is completely transparent. Invisalign® does not interfere with eating because of its removable nature, and mechanically works in the same way as the traditional metal dental braces. Not all patients are candidates for Invisalign®.
• Dental braces – The combination of brackets (which are affixed to each individual tooth), and an archwire (which connects each bracket) are commonly placed to gently train the teeth into proper alignment. Dental braces can be made of metal, ceramics or clear ("invisible") materials.
• Headgear and facemasks – These devices are generally used to correct a developmental problem, such as an overbite or an underbite. In addition to the dental braces, the orthodontist will design the headgear and/or facemask which fit around the head and attaches to the braces. This structure will further encourage the teeth and jawbone into alignment.
• Retainers – After the orthodontist has realigned the teeth using dental braces, removable devices or a headgear, a retainer may then be provided to ensure that the teeth do not begin to move back toward their original positions. Retainers are generally worn until the underlying bone has reformed into the correct position.
Straighter teeth perform chewing, biting and speaking functions more effectively than crooked teeth. In addition, a straight smile boosts confidence, is aesthetically pleasing to look at, and can help avoiding wide variety of dental ailments.
• Overcrowding – This occurs when there is too little space for the teeth to align normally in the mouth. Overcrowding can cause tooth decay and increase the likelihood of gum disease.
• Large gaps between teeth – This can sometimes occur because teeth are missing or because the jaw continues to grow abnormally.
• Crossbite – This common dental problem occurs when one or multiple upper teeth bite inside the lower teeth. As a consequence, uneven wear can lead to bone erosion and gum disease.
• Overbite – This problem occurs when the upper teeth project further than, or completely cover, the lower teeth. Eventually, jaw pain and TMJ may occur.
• Underbite – This is the inverse of the overbite; the lower teeth project further than, or completely cover, the upper teeth. Eventually, jaw pain and TMJ can occur.


Coleen Bolen 61, of Hill Top went to be with the Lord Sunday March 10th, 2019 following a long illness. Born March 5, 1958 in Beckley, WV she was the daughter of the late Charles Dial and Grace Luella Dyer Bolen.
Besides her parents, Coleen was proceeded in death by one sister Bridget Bolen and one grandson Jordan.
Coleen is survived by 3 sons Gilbert, Jason and Adam Richardson and one daughter Grace Richardson.
Two brothers; Mick Bolen and his wife Nancy; Allen Bolen of Coal City; one sister Lisa Bolen of Coal City and a special aunt Dollie Scarbro and special nephew Bradley Bolen of Coal City. Several grandchildren also survive.
Per her request there will be no funeral services.


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Ahsoka (Series)
Star Wars: Ahsoka Writer Speaks Out Against 'Frustrating' Canon Dispute
By Savannah Sanders Posted: July 31, 2022
Only a Sith deals in absolutes. While this oft-quoted line from Revenge of the Sith was directed at Anakin Skywalker, it also applies to the question of Star Wars canon. From the franchise's earliest days, canonicity has been an issue due to The Star Wars Holiday Special, early comics, and the Expanded Universe books. And, despite Disney's efforts to set the record straight, Star Wars canon confusion continues with the latest cause rooted in Ahsoka Tano and the upcoming Disney+ series, Tales of the Jedi.
Lucasfilm officially announced the new six-episode animated series from The Clone Wars and Star Wars Rebels' Dave Filoni at the 2022 Star Wars Celebration. Set to release this fall, three of the episodes' shorts are expected to focus on Ahsoka Tano.
Of course, this is far from the first and only series to further explore this heroine's story. Filoni is currently filming the Ahsoka live-action series, starring Rosario Dawson, which is expected to release in 2023. But long before either series went into production, fans read about this character's past in 2016's Ahsoka by E. K. Johnston.
While Tales of the Jedi is expected to show more of Tano's past, there have been rumors suggesting that the Filoni-directed series will contradict what fans first read from Johnston nearly six years prior. As to what Johnston thinks about this and the issue of canon, the writer has taken to social media to respond.
Star Wars Author Responds to Ahsoka Canon Backlash
In the wake of the potential Tales of the Jedi plot leaks circulating online, certain fans have suggested that Dave Filoni and Lucasfilm conspired to change the canonicity of E.K. Johnston's Ahsoka. But according a post on Twitter by Johnston, that's not the case at all - she commented on how it's "frustrating to see people gleefully declare my book non-canon:"
"There isn't a big conspiracy behind the changes in Ahsoka's story. Dave approved the book six years ago and then kept working on her journey. It's frustrating to see people gleefully declare my book non-canon instead of just...using their imaginations. Like we did."
For the Star Wars faithful who weren't in-the-know, the fact that Filoni approved the book back in 2016 is important to note. If the character's creator approved of the book, that was Ahsoka's story at that time.
However, as the writer noted, that doesn't mean Filoni stopped working on her tale.
After Star Wars: The Clone Wars seemingly ended in 2014, Filoni managed to bring the heroine back in Star Wars Rebels before continuing her Clone Wars-era journey in the revival and final season of The Clone Wars on Disney+ in 2020.
Filoni also brought the character into live-action in both Season 1 and 2 of The Mandalorian, followed by a cameo in The Book of Boba Fett, before the start of filming her solo series.
Even though some have supported Johnston's view and pointed out that the book and new animated series can still complement one another, the Star Wars writer shared that he expects "more" of the same once the show debuts:
"It's probably going to be more when the new animated show comes out. But the alternative is what we got with Luke, which is: almost nothing."
What He Wrote Was True, From a Certain Point of View
Before the start of almost every Star Wars film, there are the words "a long time ago" because Star Wars is supposed to be a chronicle of historical events.
And, while that's part of its genius, it's also part of its problem.
Any new form of Star Wars content, whether it's on-screen or in-print, is considered part of that history. But as time within this galaxy creates new opportunities for storytelling, it affects the timeline of the other, frustrating fans and potentially weakening the impact of those stories that came before.
Since new content is always in demand, and as Lucasfilm looks to churn out more Star Wars projects than ever, it's unlikely that Tales of the Jedi will be the last time the franchise has to deal with this issue.
But though that's not what fans want to hear, in the meantime, it may be best to continue viewing Star Wars canon from a certain point of view; and, for the sake of prior Star Wars writers and creators, rely on imagination before discrediting and dismissing the work that came before.
Tales of the Jedi will premiere on Disney+ in Fall 2022.
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The Guy Who Makes All His Friends Dress Up As Broken Robot Dolls [NSFW]
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If artist Evan Hayden ever wants to be your friend, think twice. Sure, his robot art is jarring and beautiful, and he lives in a world of dolls gone wrong. But he also covers his friends with metallic body paint.
Oh, and a couple of these images may be a tad NSFW (mostly just images #14 and #16).
We caught up with Hayden at an art show on Friday, and we were blown away by his images of weird robots, dolls, transformers gone awry and strange mutations. We were even more amazed when he told us that his friends served as the model for all of these pictures (except when he models himself.) We asked Hayden more about his work, and here's what he told us:
Ever since I was a kid, I've loved comics. Starting around 2000, I began experimenting with combining the visual language of comic books with my other artistic passion - photography. In college, I made these illustrated-photography pieces in a fully analog way, by shooting in film, making C-prints, and drawing directly on them with marker. After graduating, I couldn't afford to do film more anymore, and in '05 I bought my Wacom tablet. Ever since then, I shoot digitally, composite on the computer, and hand-draw everything with the Wacom. Even though hand-drawing it digitally takes me a lot longer than ink, I do that rather than automatic vectorizing because I want to maintain the human touch to my art.
I love exploring themes of body-horror, biomechanical transformations, insane robots, and anything vividly colorful. Thankfully for my artwork, I have some very helpful friends who don't seem to mind being painted with crazy metallic body paints, or loaded down with gadgets!
Some of my influences are Tadanori Yokoo, Jasper Goodall, and Hajime Sorayama, as well as a life full of comics, video games, robot toys, and my trips to Japan.
See more of his awesome work at the link. [Evan Hayden Art]


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Home > Year of Saint Joseph: ACN presents testimonies of devotion to Saint Joseph among its project partners in Africa, Asia and Latin America
Year of Saint Joseph: ACN presents testimonies of devotion to Saint Joseph among its project partners in Africa, Asia and Latin America
On the occasion of the celebration of the Year of Saint Joseph, proclaimed by Pope Francis from December 2020 until December 2021, the international Catholic charity and pontifical foundation Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) has gathered a series of reflections, testimonies and miracles related to this saint by many of its project partners from around the world.
Celebration of the Year of Saint Joseph, from December 2020 until December 2021
"Saint Joseph is an example for every state of life", says Bishop Domingo Buezo Leivo of the Apostolic Vicariate of Izabal, in Guatemala. Yet to some extent the thoughts about the person of Saint Joseph tend to reflect people's particular concerns in each particular country. "I like to focus on Saint Joseph as the responsible man who, in order to protect the life of the Child and his Mother, has to flee and suffer all the consequences, namely discomfort, weariness, danger, uncertainty. But he saves the life of the Child and his Mother", he adds, referring of course to the ongoing human drama of the thousands of migrants from Central and South America, currently fleeing their own countries in search of a better life for themselves and their families. "Some of them are quite literally struggling to save their lives, like Joseph and Mary with the Child Jesus in their arms", the bishop explains as he entrusts to the care of Saint Joseph all these people, who are exposing themselves "to the dangers and challenges of a migrant journey".
Procession of the faithful of the parish Our Lady of Guadalupe, in Chel, Guatemala (photo taken before the pandemic)
Priests and religious from Guinea Bissau, Uruguay, South Africa and Brazil – to name just a few – describe how they express their devotion to Saint Joseph in their respective communities. In Manaus in Brazil, where ACN International is supporting the training of the archdiocesan seminarians, devotion to Saint Joseph is widespread throughout the city.
The seminary of Saint Joseph was founded in 1848 and the priests training there also established the parish of Saint Joseph. Many years later the seminary closed, "but devotion to Saint Joseph continued and the parish was further consolidated", explains Father Zenildo Lima, the current rector of the archdiocesan seminary of Saint Joseph. In 1999 a group of the faithful began to pray a novena to Saint Joseph on the 19th of each month, a devotion which rapidly spread among the people and which has now become "the largest single expression of popular piety in the archdiocese". Now the parish church has been raised to the status of a Diocesan Sanctuary of Saint Joseph, and on the saint's feast day over 100,000 of the faithful throng the area.
Seminarians of the Saint Joseph Seminary in Manaus, Brazil (photo taken before the pandemic)
"Laid at the feet of his image are so many stories of suffering, hope and prayer", Father Zenildo assures us. Including his own story: in December 2016 he fell ill with pneumonia and was indeed very close to death; but after five hours hovering between life and death, he came through the crisis. He was discharged from hospital on the 19th of the month. "My 78-year-old mother, on seeing me, rushed up to me and hugged me, weeping with gratitude, and whispered to me: 'I prayed so hard to Saint Joseph not to lose you!'."
Many project partners tell of spiritual favours granted by the saint. For example, Father Godino Phokoso of the diocese of Dedza, in Malawi, who explained to ACN how his father had passed onto him the devotion to Saint Joseph. "He always used to call on Saint Joseph "the carpenter". He spoke to me a great deal about him, telling me that he was a just man, a hard-working man, a loving father." And it was Saint Joseph also, who helped him to get into the seminary, Father Godino recalls, and likewise in his training and his studies on the path to the priesthood. He describes his relationship to Saint Joseph as "that of father and son". "He is my loving father, who never wearies of my petitions", things like "preaching a good sermon, being a good servant of God, keeping healthy, and so forth. Many of these things I have already received and can bear witness to; the others are still on their way", he adds.
Villagers waiting to grind their maize at the grinding mill of St. Kizito Seminary in Dezda, Malawi
Among the testimonies received by ACN there are also accounts from India of miracles and cures attributed to the intercession of Saint Joseph. Jesuit Father George Kerketta, of St Joseph's parish in Dolda, Jharkhand state, in India, where ACN helps for repairs to the church roof, tells of crises in family and married life that were resolved thanks to the intercession of the saint. He is likewise quite certain that vocations to the priesthood and religious life have been born thanks to the intercession of the patriarch, Saint Joseph. But there are also other stories in this parish, situated in a forest region, of help in critical moments, such as the time when one of the parishioners was attacked by a tiger and recovered from his wounds after the members of his family prayed to Saint Joseph.
Seminarians in front of a Seminary in Jharkhand, India
The celebration of the Year of Saint Joseph has been marked by the Covid-19 crisis, which has likewise for many people been an opportunity to recommend themselves to his protection, as Father Ernest Adwok, the parish priest of Saint Joseph's Cathedral in Malakal in South Sudan, reports: "Pope Francis wants this year to be dedicated to Saint Joseph. We are facing a situation of lockdown owing to the pandemic. But despite this, is it still possible to carry out certain activities in honour of this Year of Saint Joseph? I believe that if we trust in God, all kinds of things can change. We are hoping that through the intercession of Saint Joseph the whole world may be liberated from this pandemic", he tells us. "Saint Joseph was a man of dreams and a man of action. Dreams and action – I have adopted this as my way of life, my vocation. I have dreams about my future life. So what am I going to do in the parish where I work?", reflects Father Adwok.
Fr. Ernest Adwok, parish priest of Saint Joseph's Cathedral in Malakal, South Sudan
Here you can read more testimonies


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Home / Geingob lauds Norway for Fishrot probe aid
Geingob lauds Norway for Fishrot probe aid
2020-10-23 Kuzeeko Tjitemisa
President Hage Geingob has commended Norwegian Prime Minister Erna Solberg for her government's cooperation in the ongoing criminal investigations into the Fishrot scandal, which has led to the arrest of former ministers and businessmen. The head of state made the remarks during a telephonic conversation with Solberg yesterday.
"President Geingob commended the Government of Norway for its cooperation in the criminal investigations, following acts of corruption in the fishing sector in Namibia," the Presidency said through spokesperson Alfredo Hengari.
Norway co-chairs with Palau the High-Level Panel for a Sustainable Ocean Economy. It consists of 14 heads of state and government, including leaders from Australia, Fiji, Chile, Ghana, Indonesia, Jamaica, Japan, Mexico, Portugal, Kenya and Canada.
According to Hengari, Geingob informed Solberg that Namibia been undertaking reforms in the fishing sector in order to deal with shortcomings and loopholes that were exploited in the past.
Over a month ago, a lead investigator into the Fishrot bribery scandal claimed there was a lack of cooperation from a number of countries and jurisdictions, including Angola, whose authorities, he said in court at the time, were refusing to assist their Namibian counterparts in ongoing investigations.
Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) chief investigator Andreas Kanyangela last week informed the Windhoek Magistrate's Court that from a total of nine jurisdictions under investigation, only two had cooperated thus far. Kanyangela revealed that only Norway and Iceland have been cooperative.
The ACC was given until 14 December by the Windhoek Magistrate's Court to finalise the investigations.
Former ministers Bernhard Esau and Sacky Shanghala, Tamson 'Fitty' Hatuikulipi, Ricardo Gustavo, James Hatuikulipi, Ricardo Gustavo, Mike Nghipunya and Pius Mwatelulo were arrested last year and face charges ranging from fraud to bribery, corruptly using office for gratification, money laundering and conspiring to commit corruption for the alleged offences.
The charges emanate from allegations that an Icelandic fishing company Samherji reportedly secured access to horse mackerel quotas in Namibia by paying bribes of around N$130 million to politicians and businessmen between 2012 and 2018.
They also face counts of fraud, bribery, corruptly using office for gratification, money laundering and conspiring to commit corruption, in connection with N$75.6 million that was syphoned out of the state-owned National Fishing Corporation of Namibia (Fishcor).
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Meanwhile, Geingob, according to the Presidency, also voiced concern to Solgberg over the "unfair classification of Namibia as an upper-middle income country". Geingob said this was done without due consideration for the inequalities of the past.
Geingob said it undermines the potential of the country to benefit from better grants and development assistance.
According to Hengari, Geingob similarly thanked Solberg for her outstanding leadership as Chairperson of the High-Level Panel for a Sustainable Ocean Economy.
"As a country with a vast ocean, Geingob assured Solberg of the continued commitment of Namibia to contribute meaningfully to the activities of the panel and expressed in the same vein support for the transformation's document that will be adopted by 28 October 2020," Hengari said.
He said among the five critical areas within the work of the panel, Geingob emphasised that Namibia would focus on the areas of ocean wealth, ocean health and ocean equity and not ocean knowledge and ocean finance.
On her part, Solberg also commended Geingob for his outstanding leadership in the fight against Covid-19 and the significant reduction in the number of confirmed cases in Namibia. Solberg also thanked Geingob for Namibia's support for the candidacy of Norway for the United Nations Security Council. She also informed Geingob that Norway was ready to coordinate with Namibia on issues of mutual concern through the United Nations Security Council.
– ktjitemisa@nepc.com.na
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If there's anything I've learned about enduring wintertime in New England, it's that you have to face it, not fight it. This is an easier sell in early January than in late February, when winter saps our will, but afternoons spent skating and sledding revive the spirit, right?
And so does cooking. Turns out, the antidote to slipping on black ice is cooking dinner outside on your fire pit in the middle of winter. True story.
So if you're counting the days until you can light the grill again, stop counting. Invite some friends over for a leisurely day of cooking and eating and tell them to bundle up—you'll be building a raging fire on the patio and cooking dinner on it.
Take the better part of the afternoon to do this. While the wood burns down, set out a hunk of raclette-style cheese (like Reading from Spring Brook Farm in Vermont) on a pie plate adjacent to the fire, and as the soft outer layer closest to the heat melts, scoop it onto thick slices of sourdough bread and serve with cornichons, pickled shallots, mustard and a stiff drink. While you're at it, make a two-zone fire by moving the coals to one side of the pit, giving you both direct and indirect heat for grilling. And remember: The fire's in charge, so be ready to respond to its needs.
Beets wrapped in a foil packet are the longest-cooking item on this menu, so nestle those into the coals first. While they roast, get the rest of the food together: Chop vegetables and gather ingredients for the paella, make the vinaigrette and whip some ricotta. Once the prep is done, take it slow: Feed the fire throughout the afternoon to keep it ablaze and make and eat one dish at a time (it's likely all your pit can handle). Homemade marshmallows top off this meal; make them in advance and serve them simply toasted, dipped in crème fraîche ganache, or make a fancy s'more by layering the toasted marshmallow with a dab of ganache over an Effie's Oatcake.


Wood fire pits are outdoor fireplaces that provide the warmth, beauty and ambiance of a conventional campfire without risk of the fire spreading or becoming uncontrollable. They are available in many sizes and shapes and made from a variety of materials. Many fire pits are made from copper and stainless steel.
Copper fire pits have a lustrous finish when new and add a touch of elegance to your outdoor setting. However, copper quickly discolors from weather and the heat and smoke of burning wood, so it will look old and worn after one or two uses. The green tint and tarnish can be polished from the outside, but the interior will become permanently discolored from soot and heat. Choosing copper fire pits with stainless steel bases and supports will prevent having to frequently replace conventional steel holders, which rust more quickly than stainless steel types. Since copper is a soft metal, regular maintenance and replacement of the screws, nuts, bolts and rivets on copper fire pits is necessary.
Stainless steel is regular steel covered with a layer of chromium oxide and is a durable material ideal for cookware as it conducts heat well. Nonetheless, it does not hold up well to the high temperatures created by the flames of burning wood, which makes the coating unstable and exposes the metal underneath to oxidization and rust. Chromium oxide also deteriorates when it cools from the heat of fire. In addition to the body of the fire pit corroding, if the pit is not welded together, the fasteners that attach it to the base of the unit are susceptible to corrosion as well.
If you find the drawbacks of copper and stainless steel fire pits unacceptable, consider fire pits made from other materials. Cast aluminum is a good fire pit material as it is lightweight and rust-proof and will not crack or warp. The exterior can easily be refurbished with heat-tolerant paint to keep it looking new for years.
Sheet aluminum is an affordable fire pit option, but the pits are frequently assembled with flimsy fasteners and the thin aluminum of the fire pit body quickly wears thin and easily rusts. Sheet metal fire pits rust even quicker and often warp or melt if you build large, long-burning fires in them.
Fire pits made from cast iron easily rust and require repeated painting and cleaning to keep them attractive, but their weight makes them a good option for unsupervised areas, as they are too heavy to easily move. Clay fire pits are delicate, prone to chipping and cracking and have to be slowly warmed and cooled.
If you take your fire pit with you on camping or beach trips, choose a style that is easy to disassemble and not too heavy. Fire pits used as a focal point on a deck or in a backyard setting look most attractive if they are open on all sides, so bowl or dish styles are best. Fire pits used for grilling should have easily removable grids to easily transform them into fireplaces after cooking. If you plan to burn logs in your fire pit, make sure the interior is large enough to accommodate them.
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