From paul.kholer at gmail.com Fri Aug 3 07:19:13 2007 From: paul.kholer at gmail.com (paul.kholer paul.kholer) Date: Fri, 3 Aug 2007 17:19:13 +0300 Subject: [Ctd] =?windows-1252?q?Devine_Impact_Corporation_-_Silicon_Valley?= =?windows-1252?q?=27s_Iranian_Christians_Celebrate_Persian_New_Yea?= =?windows-1252?q?r=3B_Traditional_Community_=91No_Ruz=92_will_be_B?= =?windows-1252?q?roadcast_Live_into_Iran?= Message-ID: <19de303e0708030719m355203bbjeeab4536e92ed7dd@mail.gmail.com> Silicon Valley's Iranian Christians Celebrate Persian New Year; Traditional Community 'No Ruz' will be Broadcast Live into Iran Devine Impact Corporation The Iranian Christian Church, under the auspices of International Antioch Ministries (IAM), will host a traditional Persian New Year ("No Ruz") celebration on Sunday, March 25th, at The Iranian Christian Church in Sunnyvale, Calif. Open to the community, media are cordially invited to attend this traditional celebration with authentic dancing, music, cultural displays and delicious Persian food. There will be a live feed of the festivities into Iran via satellite TV. No Ruz or "New Day" is an ancient holiday that pre-dates Cyrus the Great, king of Persia, who reigned from 580-529 BCE and is mentioned in the Bible as God's anointed (Isaiah 45:1). Cyrus freed the Hebrew captives from exile in Babylon, allowing them to return to Jerusalem to rebuild the Temple, which is well documented in the Bible as well as in history (Ezra 1; 2 Chronicles 36:22-23). For over 2500 years, on March 21st, Iranians have commemorated this time of renewal which occurs during the vernal equinox, or spring solstice, with a variety of rituals. These include a table called the "Haft Seen" with seven objects that begin with the letter "S," as well as other objects such as painted eggs, a mirror, goldfish and candles. The meaning of much of No Ruz's ancient traditions are lost in the mists of time, but it is a much beloved family and community holiday that has survived invasion, foreign rule and Iran's Islamic revolution. Pastor Hormoz Shariat, president of IAM and senior pastor of The Iranian Christian Church said, "We are delighted to invite the community to share in our traditional celebration of Iranian New Year. This No Ruz celebration is our contribution to the diversity of the Silicon Valley and San Francisco Bay Area. We are grateful for the freedom that we enjoy to celebrate our ancient holiday. Thus, we will be broadcasting into Iran live coverage of the festivities, so that our brothers and sisters in Iran, who celebrate No Ruz under Iranian Islamic government disapproval, can benefit from our ability to freely enjoy No Ruz. Viewers in Iran will be able to participate in the morning's fellowship, which is led equally by female and male pastors, and then share in our No Ruz festivities from the safety of their homes via our live broadcast over satellite TV." On the "Haft Seen" Table at The Iranian Christian Church 1. Seeb (apple): fragrant and succulent symbol of freshness 2. Seer (garlic): symbol of physical healing and protection; passing of calamity 3. Sairkeh (vinegar) and Sumac: for the spice of life 4. Sabzeh (wheat grass): symbol of a fresh and pleasant life 5. Saikeh (coin): prosperity, richness and possessions 6. Samanou (wheat paste): increase and growth in life 7. Sainjedd (a kind of dry fruit): symbol of love and kindness There will also be colored eggs to represent new beginning; candles, for light (and goodness); blossomed branches and flowers (tulips and hyacinths) for life and freshness, as well as goldfish and a mirror ? probably symbolizing blessings, fertility and prosperity. Event Information: Sunday, March 25 Location: The Iranian Christian Church/IAM , 740 E. Arques Ave, Sunnyvale, Calif. 94085. Tel: + 1 408 732 5050. Events will be held in the Sanctuary and the Fellowship Hall on Sunday, March 25th. Time: Fellowship at 10:00 am. No Ruz festivities, including traditional costumes, musical instruments, singing and displays, will occur from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm. Traditional No Ruz pastries and refreshments will be served after 12:30 pm. Child care available. No charge, but donations are welcome. Media RSVP: Maxine or Ron Bingham of Agora Marketing: email maxine-at-agorapr.com, ron-at-gorapr.com or call 408-962-4914. http://www.divineimpact.com/ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From paul.kholer at gmail.com Fri Aug 3 10:47:42 2007 From: paul.kholer at gmail.com (paul.kholer paul.kholer) Date: Fri, 3 Aug 2007 20:47:42 +0300 Subject: [Ctd] Divine Impact Corporation - "As It Was" DVD Video Series Offers A Powerful Way To Experience The Bible By Reenacting Reality-TV-Style Scenes On Location In Israel Message-ID: <19de303e0708031047q379dbc63t3539052e5c45a34e@mail.gmail.com> "As It Was" DVD Video Series Offers A Powerful Way To Experience The Bible By Reenacting Reality-TV-Style Scenes On Location In Israel Youth groups, churches, home schooled students and others will be able to experience the Bible in ways never before seen. This is made possible thanks to an innovative and powerful technique of relating Bible stories from the perspective of those who lived it in the DVD series "As It Was," offered by ZRG Productions, Inc. a film production company with offices in San Francisco, California and Tel Aviv, Israel. "The 'As It Was' series uses Israeli actors playing the parts of their ancestors to weave the elements of each story into a powerful dialogue that captivates the audience and leaves them wanting more," says Dana Simons, ZRG Director of Church and Ministry Programs. "Rather than a dramatization, like other Bible movies, we found that a documentary style was much more effective for engaging younger viewers because it mirrors the 'real life' TV style they are accustomed to watching." "As It Was" employs a riveting eyewitness interview technique of filming and acting to relate Bible stories in an accurate, passionate and intriguing method that entertains, educates and inspires further study of the Old Testament. ZRG Productions' initial product release includes four DVDs in a Faith and Failure series that are approximately 30 minutes in length and cover the stories of Samson, Elijah, Ruth and Jephthah. Each episode is offered in Hebrew, with options for subtitles in English or Spanish or in English and Spanish dubbed versions. A free downloadable study guide is included with each episode to assist in making the DVD series a valuable tool for schools and small groups. In addition, ZRG is developing a curriculum that can be used by church groups or home school educators to teach the Bible. "We have become such a video-oriented and interactive on demand society. Imagine how the Bible comes alive by filming its stories on the very locations where they occurred and by using actors that can relate to today's audiences," says Simons. "This is really the next best thing to experiencing it first hand." ZRG Productions plans to release an additional 4-6 DVDs every six months with a total of 32 planned. The next set scheduled to be released is "The Patriarchs", which will include episodes on Abraham, Isaac, Jacob and Joseph and will be available in spring of 2007. http://www.divineimpact.com/ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From paul.kholer at gmail.com Sat Aug 4 03:23:15 2007 From: paul.kholer at gmail.com (paul.kholer paul.kholer) Date: Sat, 4 Aug 2007 13:23:15 +0300 Subject: [Ctd] DivineImpact Corporation - After 12 Years of Success, Heaven's Gate Home & Garden Accents Goes On-line Message-ID: <19de303e0708040323k21580d35x9d9eec8dfc811c4e@mail.gmail.com> After 12 Years of Success, Heaven's Gate Home & Garden Accents Goes On-line Owning a specialty gift shop was always a dream of owner, Sue Catherman. In 1994 that dream became a reality when Catherman discovered an old church building for sale in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Having already decided on the name "Heaven's Gate", the old church was definitely a sign that it was meant to be. Heaven's Gate specializes in simplistic luxury. Says Catherman, "I believe life is more pleasant when surrounded by natural beauty." You can always count on Heaven's Gate to find a special gift for someone, or simply for yourself. Catherman takes great pride in finding the latest trends and featuring them in her store and on her web-site. Heavensgatehomeandgarden.com offers exquisite product lines such as Jes MaHarry jewelry, renowned artist from the Sundance Catalog, Company C rugs and bedding, Bunnies by the Bay baby goods, Guy Wolff pots, Bed Head pajamas, PositiviTee t-shirts, Patricia Green slippers, Artwork by Kolene Spicher, The Thymes Bath & Body, Mary Frances Handbags, Art Thang t-shirts, At-Choo jewelry, Pick-up Sticks jewelry, as well as many items handmade by Sue herself. The site offers in-home shopping convenience for the busy woman with a great sense of style. http://www.divineimpact.com/ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From paul.kholer at gmail.com Sat Aug 4 04:58:45 2007 From: paul.kholer at gmail.com (paul.kholer paul.kholer) Date: Sat, 4 Aug 2007 14:58:45 +0300 Subject: [Ctd] DevineImpact Corporation - Church Sound System and Church Sound Systems Message-ID: <19de303e0708040458t5166ee35m3be2c9e0b0613660@mail.gmail.com> Church Sound System and Church Sound Systems A church sound system is a crucial thing to almost any place where people gather to worship on Sunday mornings. Church sound systems help people hear and understand better what is going on. A church sound system can also be a great thing for special programs, slide shows, and skits as they are being put on by different members of the church. Church sound systems can be purchased through many venues and are used for many things. The best thing to know is what kind of church do you have and then you will know what church sound system will work best for you. A church sound system for a smaller church is less tricky to work with. If you are a church of about 10 to 500 people, you probably need a smaller church sound system. Church sound systems come in a lot of varieties. Church sound systems that would work best for your church would be ones that do not need to do much. You need to examine what kind of special things your church does. If you only need the system for your worship team, then you need a smaller system. However, if you like to do skits and slide shows, then you need to think more intricately. A church sound system for a larger church is when it becomes more complicated. In between churches (those that are not tiny but not mega either) need to look for a church sound system that will support a choir and worship team. These church sound systems also need to have the technical support for those that want to do skits and plays also. Church sound systems for these types of churches will need to support a lot, depending on what kind of special activities are planned for you church. A church sound system for a mega church (thousands) is the hardest to find. These huge churches will probably need several church sound systems in order to support different areas of the church. This is when you are getting into the prospect of church sound systems even for the nursery. But the bottom line when doing church business is that you do not stray from the fact that you were created for worship first. "And be not conformed to this world; but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable; and perfect will of God". (Romans 12:2) http://www.divineimpact.com/ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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My favorite, if not the only, resort on the island is the Manihi Pearl Beach Resort. It is a refuge for those seeking to "truly get away from it all." The hotel offers a choice of beachfront and overwater bungalows and is a member of the Select Hotels and Resorts International. There is a PADI certified dive shop on property that will take you to the world renowned dive sites famous for manta ray. Guests can enjoy unique activities such as hand line fishing, picnic motus, black pearl farm visits, and drift snorkeling or relaxing treatments at Manea Spa. It is the only place I know of where you can ride your bike on the airport tarmac to view amazing sunsets. Newly added to the activities is a night time walk to the this tarmac for a view of the stars in the Southern Hemisphere. The Manihi Pearl Beach Resort is an example of tasteful, traditional Polynesian architecture using a mixture of the noblest materials: local precious wood, bamboo, shells, pandanus and palm tree fronds. Bungalows come in 4 categories. The Beach Bungalow and Premium Beach Bungalow are all located on the beach. The Premium offers a view unobstructed by overwater bungalows. The garden bungalows have an open air garden in the bathroom and showers without walls. Each is free standing with a porch and hammock out in front of it. Overwater bungalows are located at the edge of a reef. You can jump right off your sundeck into the myriad blue and green water and snorkel an area filled with exotic fish. Snorkel equipment is complimentary along with outrigger canoes to explore the bountiful water life. Tahitian TV (glass bottom coffee tables) makes this the best spot for discovering the multi-colored underwater world of the lagoon. The infinity pool will give you hours of relaxation watching the ocean view in front of you. www.divineimpact.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From paul.kholer at gmail.com Tue Aug 7 08:50:01 2007 From: paul.kholer at gmail.com (paul.kholer paul.kholer) Date: Tue, 7 Aug 2007 18:50:01 +0300 Subject: [Ctd] Invent Tech - Key HIV/AIDS Drug Patents To Be Reviewed By U.S. Patent Office Message-ID: <19de303e0708070850g3c4c9667w679431c3bd2e792e@mail.gmail.com> Key HIV/AIDS Drug Patents To Be Reviewed By U.S. Patent Office The Public Patent Foundation ("PUBPAT") announced today that the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office has granted each of PUBPAT's requests to review four key HIV/AIDS drug patents held by Gilead Sciences, Inc. The patents relate to the drug known generically as tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TDF), a key weapon in the battle against HIV/AIDS. Gilead markets TDF in the United States under the brand name VIREAD and as a part of its ATRIPLA combination product. Roughly 40 million people worldwide are infected with HIV/AIDS, including more than 1.2 million Americans. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration will not allow anyone other than Gilead distribute TDF in the United States because Gilead claims the four challenged patents give them the exclusive right to do so. "Every person suffering from HIV/AIDS has a right to get the best medical treatment science can offer, without any unjustified impediments placed in their way," said Dan Ravicher, PUBPAT's Executive Director. "This includes Americans infected with HIV/AIDS, who are entitled to the best pharmaceuticals possible without undeserved patents making them exorbitantly expensive." In its March filings challenging the patents, PUBPAT submitted prior art that the Patent Office did not review before granting the patents to the Foster City, California, biopharmaceutical giant. PUBPAT also described in detail how the prior art invalidates the patents. The Patent Office has now found that PUBPAT's filings indeed raised "substantial questions" regarding the validity of each of the four Gilead Sciences patents. Having granted PUBPAT's requests to review each of the patents, the Patent Office will now turn to deciding whether they deserve to exist or not. "We are very pleased that the Patent Office has agreed with us that there are indeed significant questions about the validity of the Gilead patents on TDF," said Ravicher. "This is a very strong first step towards ending the harm being caused to the public by Gilead's use of those patents to prevent anyone else from offering TDF to HIV/AIDS patients in the United States." The Gilead Sciences TDF patents challenged by PUBPAT now being reviewed by the Patent Office are U.S. Patents No. 5,922,695, 5,935,946, 5,977,089 and 6,043,230. Gilead has applied for similar patents on TDF in other countries throughout the world, including India, where they have received fierce opposition by non-profit AIDS patient groups. http://www.invent-tech.com/ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From paul.kholer at gmail.com Tue Aug 7 11:38:03 2007 From: paul.kholer at gmail.com (paul.kholer paul.kholer) Date: Tue, 7 Aug 2007 21:38:03 +0300 Subject: [Ctd] Raven Media - Ancient Inventions and Anthropology Message-ID: <19de303e0708071138i2053cfeasb3ebaeea60f39ec9@mail.gmail.com> Ancient Inventions and Anthropology *ANCIENT INVENTIONS:* - In Alexandria and in the Cave of Hathor there appear to be reasons to believe we had electricity. There is no doubt that fraudulent traders were using electrum plating techniques to make gold plate on other metals to sell as pure gold. Some think the cave drawings show electrical wiring conduits, and I think it might be phosphorous slush in hoses to make the light by which the cave was painted by artists. There are professors who would have us believe the reason there is no carbon deposits from oil or wax burning lamps has to do with blind artisans. Thales had a small steam engine, the lighthouse at Alexandria and their tri-level sea-going ships, slot machines and other things lead the authors of Ancient Inventions to say they could build anything we could build until the mid-20th century. They detail the skill of port construction and many other things. There is much more than they talk about for us to re-learn or know, and many whole disciplines or things we've not yet re-discovered. *ANTHROPOLOGY:* - There are so many examples of forced 'direct inference' theorization rather than 'observation and conclusion' to fit all facts in every area of science. Anthropologists in Polynesia kept telling the native people that they came from S. E. Asia despite the native assertions that they came from South America or even the Nootka/Haida nation of the Pacific Northwest. Thor Heyerdahl proved the natives were correct. The lack of willingness to accept that humans were inventive and ingenious enough to create rafts is nearly funny. There is botanical proof that Hawaii's vegetation is not all indigenous and came from the Caroline Islands of 1500 miles away. A cable TV documentary showed how the rites of the Caroline Islanders involve a bailing kind of movement and they established that as long ago as 150,000 BC these islanders traveled to Hawaii on huge rafts with outriggers. The jungles' vines and logs would make a raft in even the earliest times of hominid development. The anthropologists as a whole are more open-minded despite having made many judgement errors that conventional thinking and the funding process have contributed to in a big way. We are constantly finding the facts and opinions of what academia calls mavericks are able to enlighten the past in all disciplines of anthropology and archaeology. Gimbutas and Campbell have followed a long line of independent thought from Humboldt and Hawkes through Petrie and Marshack. In the end they have brought mythology to the foreground through the use of techniques like the space photos and now we have solid state chemistry and genetics to blaze new trails. There is still a lot of small-minded provincial 'pissing-contests' between the differing disciplines but there are a lot of exciting things being achieved. The cases of researchers spending up to twenty years working and living with natives, who tell them what they want to hear because they are gracious and kind, are numerous. (6) The value systems of our researchers who want to position themselves and the Euro-Centric financial backers as more civilized are rife in the annals of what some say is far from a science. When a native group being held under academic scrutiny and subject to logical linear mindsets actually is able to educate the 'experts' about their culture it is the exception. Often such things are not funded because the data doesn't 'fit' the prevailing literature. Carlos Castaneda was an anthropologist from UCLA who made a major breakthrough on his own. Even his debunkers have to admit he has brought a great deal of insight to the field as a whole. Dr. Wayne Dyer owes a great deal of the thought involved in his You'll See it, When You Believe It! to the work of Carlos Castaneda and his Toltec mentor Don Juan. It is possible that all of our research into human behavior has more to learn than we think we already know. That might mean we are wrong about many key things. One of the most obvious things that our cultural bias foists upon the data is the relative importance we place on intellect rather than spirit. http://www.invent-tech.com/ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From paul.kholer at gmail.com Tue Aug 7 13:55:51 2007 From: paul.kholer at gmail.com (paul.kholer paul.kholer) Date: Tue, 7 Aug 2007 23:55:51 +0300 Subject: [Ctd] Video Professor - The Role of Computers in the Family Home Message-ID: <19de303e0708071355v625dd963j8a15447f1748de14@mail.gmail.com> *The Role of Computers in the Family Home* A recent study revealed that computers are having a positive impact on family interaction. Family members use computers to keep in touch with each other throughout the day, and to participate in fun learning activities jointly. Unlike television, the computer is an interactive tool, one that prompts responses from the user. The interactive nature of the personal computer allows family members to collaborate in researching and solving problems, playing games, designing projects, planning trips?the possibilities are nearly endless. Because computers also increase the educational and financial opportunities of families?by providing easy access to myriad resources?they also enable families to enjoy an improved quality of life. Take a look at these common uses for computers in the family home: - - Doing Homework - Playing Games - Paying Bills - Planning Trips - Researching health issues - Taking online courses - Using computer learning tutorials - Sending photos and emails to extended family - Surfing the Web - Family budgeting - Shopping Families point out a number of advantages to having a computer in the family home: - Parents can monitor their children's schoolwork, and help them with their homework. - Kids tend to get better grades. - Parents pursue more education thanks to the convenience, affordability, and accessibility of online learning. - Parents find tools for managing their financial resources, such as budgeting software, online investment services, credit counseling, tuition aid, grants, and scholarships. - Husbands and wives can easily and privately communicate throughout the workday, using email or instant messaging. - Children can send photos and drawings to their grandparents. - Faraway family members can see each other with a Web camera. - Families can spend quality time together playing games and working on projects. When it comes to incorporating computers into your family life, it's important to strike a balance. As we all know, getting too much of a good thing tends to negate the positive effects. Kids and adults who spend an excessive amount of time on the computer see a decline in physical fitness as well as social aptitude. That's why limiting your children's computer usage is no less than necessary. That doesn't just mean putting a cap on the time they spend sitting in front of the computer, it also means installing software that blocks their access to age inappropriate content. Likewise, as a parent it's also your responsibility to guard your kids against online interaction with adult strangers. So, don't forget to monitor you kids' computer habits, and make an effort to practice moderation yourself! If you're looking for a fun and educational computer activity to share with your spouse and kids, Video Professor may have just what you're looking for. Video Professor, headed by CEO John Scherer, produces a huge assortment of computer learning tutorials. Each Video Professor tutorial presents three lessons on CD-ROM. The lessons included in Video Professor's tutorials increase in difficulty but are so easy to follow that most kids can make their way successfully through all three lessons. Video Professor's self-paced learning tutorials allow you and your family member to stop, start, pause, and rewind. Choose to learn quickly or set a more leisurely pace. What makes Video Professor learning so much fun for everyone in the family? It's the combination of humorous storylines, whimsical graphics, and hands-on practice with the program you've chosen to learn. For 20 years, Video Professor has been the preferred choice of computer learners from kids to adults, in all walks of life. http://www.videoprofessor.com/ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From paul.kholer at gmail.com Wed Aug 8 08:42:43 2007 From: paul.kholer at gmail.com (paul.kholer paul.kholer) Date: Wed, 8 Aug 2007 18:42:43 +0300 Subject: [Ctd] John Brewington - The Corporation and Its Guts - the By Laws Message-ID: <19de303e0708080842i3b3284b6pfb1988a914b00b20@mail.gmail.com> If you are an aspiring businessperson or a newbie in any sort of business then you have to know abut the corporation and its By Laws, which is said to be the guts of the corporation. In simple terms, a corporation is one of the various forms of a business entity. If you are already deep into the study of business and business law, then you probably know all about this. However, there may be several particulars, which you are not yet too knowledgeable about. This article aims to delve a little deeper into these certain particulars. If we do not know about it yet, the corporation is an entity separate from the person or group of persons who are forming it. The corporation has the same legal rights, too under the law. It can also engage in contracts, agreements and claim constitutional rights. However, as much as everybody, the corporation also must pay taxes. The only difference of a corporation from us, humans, is that corporations get to "live" for up to 100 years, even 200 years and more. Even some kind of corporations is in existence as far back as the time of the Ancient Rome. Microsoft cannot be known as the first corporation, despite it's having gladiator inclinations towards other corporations. Nowadays, the creation of corporations are authorized and governed particularly by the state law. The State of New York was the first to adopt laws that authorize the existence or formation or corporations. This was in year 1811. As the other states were formed, the laws that authorize corporate entities also became a customary practice. As of the present times, every state can authorize the formation of corporations. In each state jurisdiction, the Secretary of State is the one who have control over the process of incorporation. As much like individuals, corporations are also considered as "residents" of a certain state wherein they retain offices, hire employees, receive mail and do other activities according to the law. Even if a corporation also conducts business operation in other states, they remain on one state where they hold their main operations. In the state where they are incorporated, corporations are considered as "domestic entities." Meanwhile, in all other states where they may do business operations, they are considered as "foreign entities." If there is a body and a head, a corporation, like a human being also has the guts. Moreover, what is considered as the guts of a corporation? Its By Laws. In forming a corporation, most states provide forms to fill up and makes the process becomes relatively painless. However, concerning the corporation's bylaws, a ready " to fill " up form is not applicable. Bylaws comprise the technical rules governing the ways and means a corporation must be run. Bylaws are private documents of the corporation and need not be filed with any government office. The objective of the bylaw is to set up how organizational activities like board meetings, voting and sharing of transfers would transpire within the corporation. In a corporate book, the bylaws are the biggest and most important document in it. The bylaws tend to be straightforward if the corporation has an entity of a single shareholder since the possibility of having disputes may not arise. However, if two or more shareholders exist in the corporation then the bylaws documents may become a fundamental item since it would detail the voting rights and others. Here are the following issues tackled in typical bylaws documents: - meeting of the Board of Directors - Notice of Meeting Schedules - Voting Quorum - Yearly Meetings - Special Meetings - Right to Vote - Rights to Transfer of Share issues - Members of the Board of Directors - Bylaws Amendments - Board Member Removal Other provisions can also be added into the corporation's bylaws. It is best to discuss the important provisions to a corporate attorney for its legal implications before having it approved and implemented. Lala C. Ballatan a.k.a Kay Zetkin discovered the pleasure of writing through her daily journals way back when she was 10. With writing, she felt freedom to express her viewpoints and assert it, to bring out all concerns -- imagined and observed, to bear witness. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From paul.kholer at gmail.com Fri Aug 24 07:02:35 2007 From: paul.kholer at gmail.com (paul.kholer paul.kholer) Date: Fri, 24 Aug 2007 17:02:35 +0300 Subject: [Ctd] Dr William Boothe - Five Things about LASIK eye surgery Message-ID: <19de303e0708240702h34ce240am84bd9d40ebdc0c35@mail.gmail.com> LASIK eye surgery has helped millions globally to see better without using glasses or contact lenses. It is the most popular refractive surgical procedure because there is little or no pain and restored vision occur the next day. LASIK is an acronym for laser assisted in- situ keratomileusis. Five things you should know before committing to LASIK eye surgery are listed below. 1. What is LASIK? It is a refractory surgery procedure for correcting near and far sightedness. During the procedure a thin flap is created either by a cutting instrument called microkeratome or by the newer IntraLase laser. The surgeon lifts the flap, then removes (ablates) the required corneal tissue with an excimer laser to reshape the cornea. The flap is then replaced over the area where the tissue was ablated. This flap acts as bandage over the treated cornea. The doctor performing the procedure uses a computer to calculate and adjust the laser for the particular refractive problem. 2. What to do before LASIK eye surgery? If you are seriously considering this procedure, the most important thing to do is find a reputable and experienced eye surgeon. A good surgeon reduces the risks of complications. The eye specialist will examine you to determine your visual defect, and the level of laser ablation necessary. If you have dry eye disease, treatment will be necessary before the procedure.A map of the cornea will be created by a corneal topographer, and you may have a wave front analysis that precisely maps out the area of visual refractive defect. Your doctor will assess your general health and medication and decide whether you qualify on health grounds for LASIK eye surgery. If you are not offered a patient information booklet, ask for one. Before LASIK treatment you should know what to expect after the procedure. You are more likely to be satisfied if before treatment, you know the outcome and fully understand the risks and complications. 3. What happens during LASIK treatment? This treatment is short and you are awake throughout. The surgeon may give you a mild sedative tablet before the procedure. Even though you will walk out of the treatment centre, you should be accompanied, to make sure you get home safely. The surgeon will put anaesthetic drops into your eye, and while you lie down, he or she will align the laser directly over your eye. Your eye will be kept open and pressurised by a retainer with a suction ring. The surgeon will mark out the area of the cornea. The flap is then created either by a microkeratome or IntraLase laser. The flap is then lifted. You will then be asked to focus on a light source while the excimer laser delivers pulses of high beam light on to the cornea. The laser will produce a consistent clicking sound during treatment. You may note an acrid smell during treatment. The time taken depends on the extent of your refractory problem. The flap is then replaced. You will then rest for a while. 4. What are the complications? In the past, following LASIK eye surgery, there were as much as 5 complain of dry eyes after LASIK eye surgery.Mostdisappear after 6 months. Artificial tears will help. There may be under correction or over correction. Eye infection or irritation is uncommon but will require treatment. 5. What to expect? During the assessment stage, make sure you know what you should expect following surgery. You should expect 20/20 vision or better but 20/40 or better is good enough to drive without glasses or contact lenses. A study by US Military on 16,000 army personnel following LASIK eye surgery, between 2000 and 2003 showed that 86 achieved 20/40 vision or better. If the predicted outcome does not meet your expectation, then you have to make an informed decision based on the expected results, risks and cost. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From paul.kholer at gmail.com Thu Aug 30 11:46:54 2007 From: paul.kholer at gmail.com (paul.kholer paul.kholer) Date: Thu, 30 Aug 2007 21:46:54 +0300 Subject: [Ctd] Mike Paget - The Harris Law Firm in Denver Warns of Parental Child Abductions Message-ID: <19de303e0708301146p50d2f9c9x249a368e0ad8db1c@mail.gmail.com> With nearly 1 million divorces every year nationwide, 10 million children are living with a single parent who is separated or divorced. Divorce and separation bring with them, custody issues and the potential risk of parental child abduction . One in seven divorces involves child custody battles, and more than 350,000 family abductions occur in the U.S. each year - that is nearly 1,000 per day. "With statistics like these, parents need to know how to protect themselves and their children from abduction by the other parent," says Rich Harris, president of The Harris Law Firm in Denver, Colorado. "Just because the child is with a parent doesn't mean that these situations are not harmful to the child." A custodial abduction occurs when a child is removed from the home jurisdiction in violation of an existing custody order. In the absence of an existing order, there can be no custodial abduction and either parent is within his or her right to take the child anywhere they choose. The practical effect of this definition of custodial abduction is that parties seeking to prevent abduction must file to obtain a custody order before any legal action can be taken. If a parent takes a child against the other parent's wishes before the entry of an order, it does not meet the definition of abduction, and the remedies available to a parent are limited. "Due to the highly emotional nature associated with family law matters, separated or divorced parents need to take precautionary measures to prevent this from happening to their child," said Harris. Separated or divorced parents should consider the following safety measures to help prevent possible parental child abduction: - Retain originals of your child's birth certificate, and passport if applicable - Maintain current photographs of your child that can be easily distributed via manual and electronic means - Keep an updated written description of your child that includes hair and eye color, height, weight, date of birth and other identifying information such as glasses, contacts, braces, birthmarks, tattoos and/or piercings - Have your local law-enforcement agency fingerprint your child - Provide written instructions to your child's school, day care center, doctor's office, and other agencies associated with your child, not to release your child or information about your child to unauthorized sources - Teach young children to spell their full name and memorize their home street address, city and state, and telephone number, with area code - Show young children how to use the telephone (landline, cell phone, pay phone) to make a collect call, reach the operator, and dial 911 Harris also recommends that the primary custodial parent obtain a court order that clearly defines parenting time arrangements . The order should specify the exact times and locations for the visitation and the exchange, and require the written consent of the Court or the custodial parent, before the non-custodial parent can take the child out of the area. Parental child abduction can be a long and painful process for the child and for the parent who has been left behind, with some cases taking up to two years or longer to resolve. "When parents and children learn together how these parental child kidnappings occur, they can reduce the chances of it happening to them," said Harris. Paying close attention to safety measures is important when dealing with the possibility of a parental kidnapping. Being proactive may help prevent this situation from happening to you. About The Harris Law Firm Established in 1993, The Harris Law Firm is one of Denver's largest family law firms and employs a team of 11 skilled attorneys. In 2007, for the second consecutive year, founding partner Richard A. Harris was named a Colorado Super Lawyer of the Year. Super Lawyers are considered leading attorneys in the area of law in which they practice, and are selected via a survey of the state's top lawyers by Law & Politics Magazine. In addition to divorce and child custody and support issues in Colorado, The Harris Law Firm also handles marital agreements, and issues regarding maintenance, paternity, grandparents' rights, and step-parent adoptions. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From paul.kholer at gmail.com Fri Aug 31 23:00:20 2007 From: paul.kholer at gmail.com (paul.kholer paul.kholer) Date: Sat, 1 Sep 2007 09:00:20 +0300 Subject: [Ctd] =?windows-1252?q?Video_Professor_-_IT=92S_A_SNAP?= Message-ID: <19de303e0708312300n31dff158n52e3c83e5361af0f@mail.gmail.com> IT'S A SNAP The office manager of a busy upscale dental practice was frantically working overtime to train her temporary replacement. Every detail needed to be in order--she didn't want anything overlooked. The office needed to run like clockwork while she was gone. She didn't want the pampered patients to even notice she was missing. But most of all, once she left for her maternity leave, she didn't want to be disturbed. The manger wanted to focus all her attention on her newborn baby, and savor every moment of it. She also planned to handle the recording of every memorable event in the baby's life like she approached everything else--with planned thoroughness. This meant researching, then shopping for the best digital camera out on the market. And to ensure that she knew how to properly handle it (no red-eyed, grainy images of *her* newborn baby), she took a *Video Professor* course on digital photography. Through *Video Professor,* she learned everything there was to operating a digital camera. One of the most important functions she learned was the steps involved in properly editing her photos. She could crop them, enhance the colors, and even remove imperfections (not that her beautiful baby would have any). And, the manager now knew how to adjust the contrast, and even how to combine images. She loved the fact that now she had learned digital photography with the *Video Professor,* she wouldn't have to bother buying film, which could get expensive, and then waste time taking it in to get processed. She could instantly see which pictures she wanted to keep, and print them out herself. Another great feature she learned through *Video Professor* was E-mailing the baby's pictures to friends and relatives who lived out of town. She planned on sharing all her infant's milestones (and ministones). She couldn't imagine having to get multiple sets of prints made, and then taking the time to snail mail them out to everyone. And through *Video Professor,* she now knew how to burn her pics to CD and DVD, and how to store them on the computer. This would ensure the integrity of her memories. She remembered going through her family's old photographs which had been stored in the attic, and how frayed and faded they had become. And she also recalled that when her niece was a toddler, she got into her family's box of home movies and virtually shredded them all. With digital, her pictures would have unlimited longevity. The Big Day was rapidly approaching. There was one more detail to take care of--making sure her husband knew how to properly use their new digital camera. Luckily, he was a techie and he picked up on her instruction fast. Which was a good thing, as she had a short labor and the baby came fast. She liked that. Efficient. Just like her. Same personality; same looks. It appeared this motherhood thing was going to be a snap. And with her newly acquired *Video Professor* photography knowledge, she planned on snapping plenty of it. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: