![]() Seashore paspalum produces a dense and high-quality turf. However, there’s a new cultivar, Sea Spray, which is established by seeds. The species doesn’t produce a large amount of viable seeds, and seed production generally isn’t reliable. Typically, it’s propagated vegetatively (by sod or sprigs). But, if you can find it, establish it and manage it under the right circumstances, you might well be able to ensure security for your course in a not-too-distant future when water options are exceedingly limited. Its newfound popularity and the relative difficulty of producing it in quantity (sod or seed) had made paspalum a scarce commodity. As a side note, the biggest issue associated with paspalum continues to be availability. However, the trade-off will be more intense management practices – particularly through establishment. Paspalum has the potential to be a revolutionary turf for some facilities. However, those potentially could be offset by lower inputs of fertilizer and/or reduced water costs for facilities able to secure less-expensive effluent water. That, of course, presents some budget challenges. On a 14-day rotation, disease management costs will likely be higher than with traditional Bermudas or even the improved bents increasingly grown in warm-season areas. In this case, facilities likely will have to consider a preventative fungicide program similar to those used by Northern courses managing bent/poa mix. Like many turf management choices, the decision to use paspulum comes with consequences. That said, nothing is perfect and, as the article above points out, vulnerability to patch disease can be a problem. Better yet, newer, finer-leafed varieties have excellent playability characteristics and numerous courses love it as a putting surface. As potable water becomes less of an option for courses, paspalum is a marvelous alternative. And why not? It’s tolerant to many environmental stresses, including salt, heat and most heavy metals in effluent water. That said, if any one species could be described as a “sensation,” it would have to be paspalum.ĭuring the past five years, in particular, many in warm-season climates have jumped on the paspalum bandwagon. Let’s face it: It’s a little hard to get “jump up and down” excited about most turfgrass varieties. Impact on the business: Getting objective about paspalum It can be used as a turfgrass for lawns, athletic fields and golf courses but also to control erosion and stabilize dunes and coasts. It’s used mainly in mild to warm climates when the soil salinity and sodicity are high, when drainage is a problem and the water quality is poor. This halophytic, perennial warm-season grass, which undergoes winter dormancy in colder climates, produces a beautiful turfgrass surface during its growing season. Swartz), described as the environmentally friendly grass, is among the most salt- and sodium-tolerant turfgrass species.
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(Turn on the flashlight and shine it around the room.) Being prepared can mean the difference between safe or sorry.so be prepared. In a tornado drill, the teachers had to make sure there were batteries in the flashlights and the flashlights were working properly. In our school, it was important for all of the students and teachers to know the warning signal, where to go, and the signal that told them it was safe to return to their classrooms. It’s important to be prepared when something unexpected happens. (Invite kids to ring their bells two times.) Then the students returned to their classrooms. When it was safe, they rang the bell two times. (Invite kids to ring their bells four times.) The students lined up and marched to a safe room in the center of the building where they would "duck and cover." (Invite kids to practice ducking and covering.) The teachers always carried flashlights in case the lights went out. (Invite kids to ring their bells two times.) If there was a tornado drill, they rang the bell four times. When they were sure it was safe, they rang the bell two times and the students returned to their classrooms. (Invite kids to ring their bells three times.) All of the students lined up and marched outside the school building to a safe place. They would ring the school bell three times. ![]() I remember when I was in school, we used to have disaster drills. One thing that we hear over and over again these days is that it’s very important for us to be prepared in case of an emergency. Wow! In the past year we’ve seen many natural disasters in our world, such as floods, hurricanes, earthquakes, tsunamis, tornadoes, and fires. Have kids hold the bell as still as possible until you give them further instructions. decor tips please subscribe, like me on Facebook, and follow me on Pinterest and Instagram.Before you begin, give each child a bell. ![]() ![]() I hope this Free Christ-Centered Easter Crossword Puzzle-with an optional egg hunt will help those who use it learn more about the Savior Jesus Christ, and His life, Atonement, and Resurrection.įor other ‘rich living’ and D.I.Y. It should be a pretty easy crossword, but it’s here just in case you run into any difficulties. If you need the answer key, you can download the answer key here. This is the version that I used to make the puzzle and since there are some fill-in-the-blank clues you’ll want to make sure to use it too. You will need to use the King James Version of the Bible an electronic free version can be found here. Version 2– New Testament- King James Bible only version: Version 1- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints version with reference to The Book of Mormon: Another Testament of Jesus Christ. You can download the free file to the He Is Risen Easter Crossword Puzzle Here: There is only one change in the two versions and the original crossword puzzle, “He is Risen Easter Crossword Puzzle” works with both versions. So, if you do not want to use the Book of Mormon, you’d want to download Version 2: New Testament-only version. Most of the clues are found in the New Testament however, one is found in The Book of Mormon. This will work for Christians who are and who are not members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. The egg hunt is totally optional, anyone can do this crossword without cutting out the clues, folding them, and putting them into Easter eggs, I just thought this would be fun for the kids, so that’s how we are going to do it at our home and for the kids in my primary class. Full collection of Easter printables - over 40 games in all Games can be personalized for your party or activity: Animal Babies Match. so that the kids know they have found all 12 clues that they’ll need to complete the puzzle. Optional-Instead of a traditional crossword clue section, I thought it would be fun to hide the clues in Easter eggs and have my kids hunt for the clues.Įach clue is labeled 1 of 12, 2 of 12, 3 of 12, etc. The crossword puzzle is designed so that one has to look up and read scriptures about Christ’s last week and Resurrection in order to find the words to fill out the crossword puzzle. In an attempt to make an activity that will be both fun and spiritual, I made this Christ-Centered Easter Crossword Puzzle which I named, “He Is Risen Easter Crossword Puzzle”. I have been thinking about how I could go about doing this with my children and help the kids in my primary class remember the reason we celebrate Easter Sunday. ![]() While we have nothing against Easter bunnies, baskets, and egg hunts, we have been asked to remember to take time to celebrate, read, and discuss the Life, Atonement, and Resurrection of Jesus Christ. We have been asked to more fully celebrate Christ’s victory over death and the opportunities we now have because of it. Recently, my religious leaders have been actively reminding the members of my Church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, to prioritize the true meaning of Easter Sunday. This is a Free Christ-Centered Easter Crossword Puzzle-With An optional Egg Hunt. ![]() HabTech provides only highest-quality pressurised tin cans space station modules for use in constructing your ultimate habitable structure in Kerbin orbit. Had it with HitchHikers? Sick of Science Labs? See you there.Ībove screenshot & header image by Steven It is a long journey and I am glad to have finally reached the destination, but a new journey is just about to begin. Thank you for your support over the years - I have loved working on this mod and getting feedback from all of you. That being said, while I don't intend to add any new parts to HabTech2 from here on out, I will continue to support the mod and address any bugs or issues, as well as updating any dependencies as required. I am hopeful that some of this work will be able to be transferred into KSP2 and take advantage of the potential massive increase in graphical capability (& stability with large vessels) that will bring. This latest update started in mid 2019 - it has been a mammoth amount of work. I'm really pleased to have finally completed the ISS in time, after many years of work. I intend for this to be the final major release of HabTech2 prior to shifting focus onto KSP2. If you already have HabTech2, benjee10_sharedAssets or htRobotics installed, please delete the existing mod folders in your GameData directory before installing the new versions to avoid compatibility issues.Ĭraft files require the latest version of Tantares. Place the contents of GameData/ into your KSP/GameData/ directory. Community Category Kit - adapted from configs by Lennon.Waterfall - Waterfall FX are provided for lights and RCS thrusters.Neptune Camera - provides camera functionality for camera mast part.Shaddy & Textures Unlimited - provides translucent shaders for solar array parts.You will also need Kerbal Space Program Breaking Ground DLC for robotics parts. All hard dependencies are bundled with the release: #Prior experience with AthenaNet billing system is strongly preferred. ![]() #Billing experience and insurance knowledge (eligibility, registration, etc.) #Must have knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT-4 coding. #Health care claims processing and follow-up background. #Experience and/or knowledge of insurance denials process. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE # SKILLS: #Strong knowledge on third party payers guidelines and procedures required. #Additional duties as assigned by Manager. #Adheres to the HIPAA guidelines regarding confidentiality relating to the release of financial and medical information. #Assists Patient Accounts Team as needed with incoming and outgoing patient calls to resolve and collect on a patient statement. #Works collaboratively with Coding, Provider Enrollment, and Cash Posting team as well as coworkers, Team Leads, Managers, and practice staff to resolve claim and account issues. #Works payer correspondence including support tickets, emails, and phone messages from internal and external contacts. #Serves as a resource for problem solving issues related to registration, demographic, and insurance errors. #Accurately documents claim actions taken within patient account/claims. #Performs retroactive review of registration data to aid in the assurance of clean claim submittal. #Monitors aging reports for timely follow-up on unpaid claims. #Reviews, interprets and applies contractual terms and identifies and/or applies contractual and administrative adjustments.#Monitor insurance denials by running reports and contacting insurance companies to resolve and recover denied claims. These denials and appeals are billed in the AthenaNet system electronically.#Obtains supporting documentation i.e., medical records, EOBs, Remits, Authorizations, referrals, etc., through our email applications, scanning system, Medicare remittance system, and Meditech (hospital billing system). KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: #Responsible for various aspects of medical billing: claim creation, claim submission, payment posting for insurance, and patient balances. ![]() Under the direction of the Supervisor, Accounts Receivable, the Accounts Receivable Specialist is responsible for resolution of patient account balances associated with insurance denials, answer incoming insurance and practice calls with the ability to explain charges, services and insurance billing questions.# Work with practices and payers to resolve claim denials and comply with insurance and all relevant procedures, guidelines, and policies. Many instruments used for cognitive impairment screening are available. Therefore, there is a strong need for adequate methods to screen for cognitive impairment. ![]() While there is no cure for dementia, the early identification of cognitive impairment enables the identification and management of modifiable risk factors and can slow the progression of the disease ( Eshkoor et al., 2015). Dementia places a heavy burden on patients, caregivers, communities, and societies ( Jia et al., 2020). This number accounts for ~25% of the entire population with dementia worldwide ( GBD 2016 Dementia Collaborators, 2019). The Chinese short versions (sensitivity 0.89/0.90, specificity 0.72/0.77) are similar in performance to the full MoCA in identifying cognitive impairment (sensitivity 0.91, specificity 0.82).Ĭonclusions: These short variants of the MoCA may serve as quick and effective instruments when the original MoCA cannot be feasibly administered in clinical services with a high patient burden and limited cognitive testing resources.ĭementia is the most common disabling neurological disease in people older than 65 years and affects ~10 million people in China ( GBD 2016 Dementia Collaborators, 2019). Results: Six MoCA items with high discrimination and appropriate difficulty were included in the s-MoCA. Methods: Item response theory and computerized adaptive testing analytics were used to construct abbreviated MoCAs across a large neurological sample comprising 6,981 community-dwelling Chinese veterans. It is also important to develop a validated Chinese short version to detect cognitive impairment. Recent studies have created short forms of the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (s-MoCA) in English-speaking populations.
Resume career summary : perfect for experienced candidates who have already worked in a restaurant or a similar setting.Sometimes called a resume profile or an introduction, this short paragraph just below the header should grab the reader’s attention and immediately show that you’re a high-end professional. This is where your resume career profile comes in. It’s the same with resumes: recruiters spend just a few seconds deciding whether to keep reading or move on. When you walk into a restaurant as a customer, you can instantly tell whether it’s a unique, upscale place or a generic diner. Write a Fine Dining Resume Objective or Resume Summary Still not sure about your table setting? Read more: How to Format a Resume: Best Resume Formats & Samples 2. When you save your document, keep in mind that the best resume format to submit is a PDF-though some restaurants may ask for a Word Doc resume instead. ![]() ![]() Your new resume is sleek and elegant like the Eleven Madison Park cocktail menu.
This keeps shots high contrast and free of excessive flare even when working in difficult light. The lens performs very well in backlit conditions thanks to Sigma’s anti-ghosting and anti-flare technology that it has cultivated through countless simulations and real-life testing. Manual focusing is smooth and precise, but with the right amount of resistance for film-makers. This motor controls a focusing lens group composed of a single, lightweight element, which means AF is responsive and quiet, and is able to keep track of moving objects very effectively. The focusing mechanism in this lens features a stepping motor. This minimises all types of aberration including axial chromatic aberration, which cannot be corrected in-camera. With two Special Low Dispersion (SLD) elements, an Extraordinary Low Dispersion (ELD) element, an ‘F’ Low Dispersion (FLD) element and two aspherical elements, and as well as other high-performance glass, the lens’ advanced optical construction utilises SIGMA’s state-of-the-art optical design technology. The lens incorporates 15 elements in 11 groups. It includes ultra-fast AF, a de-clickable and lockable aperture ring and a customisable AFL button so it's well-suited to video shooting as it is still photography. ![]() Its wide-standard focal length and bright aperture make it perfect for a wedding, portrait and travel photography, as well as film making. What do you think? Do you already have the original 35mm F1.The Sigma 35mm F1.4 Art is a durable, compact and lightweight prime lens designed for Sony mirrorless cameras. Each lens and all of its parts is built entirely at SIGMAs sole factory in Aizu in Japan. We’ll see if other mounts like Nikon Z or Canon RF will follow the initial Leica L and Sony E-mount options, but for now it’s only the latter two. ![]() Or, if you need a more compact option, maybe the SIGMA 35mm F2 DG DN | Contemporary ($ 639) might be worth a closer look. And if you want even more, you might want to check out the 35mm F1.2 DG DN | Art, although it’s more expensive ($1,499) and bigger in size. ![]() The “old” version is still available for $799. The new SIGMA 35mm F1.4 DG DN | Art will sell for $899 and it should be available soon (mid May). The lens comes with a locking petal type hood.
![]() The TAG Heuer Formula 1 does a great at maintaining that reputation and taking the brand’s legacy forward. Today, after several crisis, global wars, economic depressions, and two major takeovers, the watchmaker is an established name in the industry. The watches that the watchmaker launched were ahead of their time back in the day. TAG Heuer has a vast history in making mechanically adept timepieces. The watches in the collection are classy, sleek, and flamboyant. The high-precision chronograph was once the face of motorsport watches and today, despite the fall in the craze for such watches, the Carrera does a tremendously good job at keeping the watchmaker’s legacy alive in the markets. The Tag Heuer Carrera is definitely one of them. There are many watches in the horology industry that have established themselves as the face of a certain segment. The brand has now become more than a simple timepiece it is a highly respected brand amongst the elite group of customers. TAG Heuer continues to break boundaries in regards to watchmaking rules and comes out with incredible watches for both men and women. TAG Heuer flagship collection Carrera is said to be born on the race track and is a modern, ultra legible, high precision chronograph suitable to meet all the needs of divers. Shahrukh Khan, the iconic film star is its brand ambassador in India. Monaco symbolizes all the savoir-faire and avant- garde of TAG Heuer. The TAG Heuer Monaco is a classy piece and Steve McQueen can be seen adorning it. ![]() TAG Heuer’s motto “Don’t Crack Under Pressure” is captured by prominent partnerships and brand ambassadors who express the brand’s liking for action and quality performance. Some of the well known collections from TAG Heuer are Carrera, Formula1, Aquaracer, Link and Monaco. Younger generation find it quite attractive as this brand has been the official timekeeper for Formula 1 racing for years. If you are sporting a TAG Heuer, it sends out a signal that you prefer the finer things in life and like quality, and are a bit of a perfectionist. The brand’s strong history of innovation, deep connection with sports timing and automobile racing all make it one of the leading luxury watches to invest in at an affordable price. With so many happy customers, TAG Heuer is considered a desirable brand producing watches that are of great value. TAG Heuer, a world renowned label is synonymous with elegance and luxury and its trend setting watches reflect its rich heritage. It’s considered an extraordinary company which is continuously revolutionizing the watchmaking industry. Its origin can be traced to 1860 in a small workshop in Saint Imier in Switzerland. TAG Heuer is a Swiss luxury brand that designs, manufactures and markets watches across the globe. Made up of two words- TAG which stands for Techniques d’Avant-Garde which refers to the brand’s revolutionary design, movement and style while Heuer is the last name of the brand’s founder Edouard Heuer. Maybe our most essential existential drive is to understand the meaning of our own existence. Or maybe it is a deeply rooted, genetically programmed reflex, keeping our mind "busy" as clearly the most distressing event of our entire life unfolds. Maybe it is a last resort, defense mechanism of the body trying to overcome imminent death. Maybe it is a completely artificial effect associated with the sudden surge of neural activity as the brain begins to shut down. I have come across a number of theories trying to explain why life would be flashing before someone's eyes as the brain prepares to die. Some studies have also shown that this brain shutdown is accompanied by a release of serotonin, a chemical associated with arousal and feelings of happiness.īut what about us? If humans can be resuscitated after six, seven, eight or even ten minutes in extreme cases, it could theoretically be hours before their brain shuts down completely. ![]() And after 40 seconds, the great majority of neural activity has disappeared. In rats, experiments have established that after a few seconds, consciousness is lost. What's more, the study did not answer my basic question: how long does it take after the cessation of oxygen supply to the brain for the essential neural activity to disappear? The study only reported on brain activity recorded over a period of about 15 minutes, including a few minutes after death. However, such coupling is not uncommon in the healthy brain-and does not necessarily mean that life is flashing before our eyes. "Given that cross-coupling between alpha and gamma activity is involved in cognitive processes and memory recall in healthy subjects, it is intriguing to speculate that such activity could support a last 'recall of life' that may take place in the near-death state," they write. The researchers discovered that some brain waves, called alpha and gamma, changed pattern even after blood had stopped flowing to the brain. While this was the first publication of such data collected during the transition from life to death, the paper is highly speculative when it comes to possible "experiences of the mind" that accompany the transition to death. But a recent paper examined electrical brain activity in an 87-year-old man who had suffered a head injury in a fall, as he passed away following a series of epileptic seizures and cardiac arrest. It isn't easy to get permissions to study what actually goes on in the brain during our last moments of life. On the contrary, someone who has a protracted history of a serious illness might be more likely to get a rough ride. Some people, having undergone anesthesia while in good shape or having been involved in a sudden accident leading to instant loss of consciousness have little ground to experience deep anxiety as their brain commences to shut down. Could there be anything of my beloved brother's mind left to hear my voice and generate thoughts, five hours after he had passed away? ![]() Then, deterioration reaches a point of no return and core consciousness-our ability to feel that we are here and now, and to recognize that thoughts we have are own own-is lost. Yet, in the last moment I was given to spend with his lifeless body in a hospital room, I felt the urge to speak to him.Īnd I did, despite 25 years of studying the human brain and knowing perfectly well that about six minutes after the heart stops, and the blood supply to the brain is interrupted, the brain essentially dies. No matter how much I refused to believe it on that day, and during the several months that followed, my brother's extraordinarily bright and creative mind had gone, vaporized, only to remain palpable in the artworks he left behind. Only he was not breathing anymore and he was cold to the touch. An hour later, I found him perfectly still and beautiful, his head slightly turned to the side as if he was in a deep state of sleep. ![]() But when I landed, I was told my brother had passed away four hours ago. I set off to Marseille, France, having been summoned to Avignon by my mother because my brother was in a critical state, a few days after being suddenly diagnosed with terminal lung cancer. On June 14, 2021, I was violently reminded of these questions. ![]() Words I remember to this day were the last of Georges Danton on April 5, 1794, who allegedly said to his executioner: "Show my head to the people, it is worth seeing." Years later, having become a cognitive neuroscientist, I started wondering to what extent a brain suddenly separated from the body could still perceive its environment and perhaps think.ĭanton wanted his head to be shown, but could he see or hear the people? Was he conscious, even for a brief moment? How did his brain shut down? ![]() This device significantly enhanced the compaction of gutta-percha. ![]() To minimize this problem, Martin developed a self-contained electronically heated spreader for warming and laterally compacting gutta-percha (Endotec, Medidenta International). 4-6 Even after heating and compacting gutta-percha or Resilon into a canal system, there still may be voids in the obturation. In vitro studies have demonstrated that cold lateral compaction of gutta-percha is approximately 25 per cent less dense than warm lateral compaction additionally, it has been shown that gutta-percha fills significantly more canal space when warm vertical compaction is used. Considering the multitude of canal ramifications in any given tooth, it may be impossible to fill these spaces three-dimensionally unless the gutta-percha is heated. For example, when a tooth has a large internal resorption defect in the canal, cold lateral compaction may not adequately fill all of the canal space, whereas vertically compacting or injecting warm gutta-percha may provide a more three-dimensional obturation. ![]() All of these techniques require various degrees of clinical proficiency, and, depending on the canal system that is to be obturated, certain techniques may be more appropriate than others. Several techniques have been used to facilitate the placement of gutta-percha, including cold and warm lateral compaction, warm vertical compaction, injectable systems, carrier-based obturation and thermomechanical compaction. One study concludes that Resilon bonds to etched canal walls when heated, which may provide a tighter seal of the canal system while also strengthening the root system. Resilon, a polyester- and methacrylate-based resin obturation material, has good flow when warmed. 2 In its alpha phase, gutta-percha can be compacted vertically and laterally, either by mechanical or rotary instruments. Heated gutta-percha changes its crystalline form from a beta phase, which is relatively solid, to an alpha phase, where it becomes a more plasticized and sticky material that adheres better to the canal walls. Gutta-percha and Resilon are the most suitable materials. Nevertheless, it is important to obtain a homogenous mass of obturation material that will conform well to the interior walls of the canals when plasticized. All of these materials have some limitation in their ability to three-dimensionally seal the main and accessory canals. Gutta-percha remains the primary obturation material in use today, although other obturation filling materials have gained some recent attention, including Resilon (Pentron Clinical Technologies) and ProRoot MTA (Dentsply Tulsa Dental). 1 Presently, there is no ideal obturation material. Since countless studies have demonstrated that it may not be possible to thoroughly disinfect and clean all canal ramifications, obturation makes it possible to seal the roots internally to prevent leakage coronally or from periradicular tissues. Successful endodontic treatment depends on a proper diagnosis, a favorable prognosis assessment and proper cleaning, disinfection, shaping and obturation of the canals and their associated radicular spaces. This article describes a new obturation technique that utilizes a warm plugger or spreader, delivered in conjunction with vibration, with a single cordless device, the DownPak. Achieving successful endodontic treatment requires an accurate diagnosis and appropriate cleaning, shaping and three-dimensional obturation of the canals. |
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