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Nothing could have made this episode better than it was there were plenty of ideas that would have made it a very different story wouldn't have been as good as the original Star Trek: The Next Generation's "The Inner Light" is sacrosanct now The Star Trek: The Next Generation writer who penned the episode in The Fifty Year Mission The Next Twenty-Five Years From the Next Generation to J.J shared that at one point during the creation of "The Inner Light," Michelle Forbes' Ro Laren was going to be a part of the episode she was going to have to marry Patrick Stewart's Captain Picard Gendel doesn't indicate how that idea came to be other than to say that it was an alternate reality that also involved Picard and Riker [Jonathan Frakes] being struck with a probe that takes them to a planet which is involved in a war The premise was that everything was happening seemed real While Picard and Riker were busy on the planet everyone else aboard the Enterprise was in comas It was Michael Piller who decided the story should be about Picard alone And that was why the Enterprise didn't factor into the episode as much "We're not going to need to cut back to the ship that much The story is going to be with Picard." Although "The Inner Light" is a masterpiece one can't help but wonder what was going through the writers' minds when they came up with the idea of Ro Laren and Captain Picard getting married in this alternate reality Would it have been the two of them living a full live together on that planet and we got the beautiful story of Picard's alternate life on another planet and build a different kind of legacy than the one he built as Captain Jean-Luc Picard © 2025 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only Betting and gambling content is intended for individuals 21+ and is based on individual commentators' opinions and not that of Minute Media or its affiliates and related brands All picks and predictions are suggestions only and not a guarantee of success or profit If you or someone you know has a gambling problem crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER ","https://fansided.com/",{"alt":"63","src":"64","url":"65"},{"type":"62","value":"66"},"link","Minute Media","https://www.minutemedia.com/",{"text":"69","url":"6a"},{"type":"68","value":"6b"},"All Rights Reserved Betting and gambling content is intended for individuals 21+ and is based on individual commentators' opinions and not that of Minute Media or its affiliates and related brands As well as being a fan of Star Trek (and having watched all iterations) and all things science fiction she is a published author of fiction and a freelance writer whose work can be found in New York Times When she's not delving into Star Trek or marketing her current books she's usually bingewatching British television or enjoying a good cup of coffee in a unique coffee shop The Star Trek: The Next Generation writer who penned the episode Star Trek: The Next Generation finale was originally going to bring back the Borg (News 4 & Fox 11) — A murder mystery is playing out in the small town of Battle Mountain The scene where 45 year old Laren Durfey was killed was a bloody one According to his death certificate Durfey was both shot and stabbed in his Battle Mountain home in August of 2022 Durfey's mother spoke with us about the case from her home in Alabama it was a heinous crime," Marynell Tapp said an Army veteran who worked as a mechanic for a mining company There's been no arrest and very few updates about the investigation She says the lack of answers keeps her up at night and prompted her to reach out to us "I don't think I've slept 3-4 times solid since it happened," she told us The Lander County Sheriff's Office would only say they investigated the case and sent their findings to the District Attorney in July The D.A.'s office would only tell us the case is still under review But after two plus years Durfey's grieving mother says it's time for answers My son don't mean a thing to them but he is everything to me And I'm his only voice he's got I am not going to sit back and let this get washed aside." We did check back with the Lander County D.A.'s Office to get an update they would only say the case is under review We'll let you know as soon as there are any new developments « Back For the uninitiated, the latter dynamic duo spelled V-I-C-T-O-R-Y at The Cardinal at North Hills annual spelling bee advancing to the next round of the Kisco National Spelling Bee “I know it would have been impossible to win anything if I hadn’t had this gentleman [Tolbert] as my partner,” Levine said “He got me out of trouble several times.” Levine’s background in medicine and Tolbert’s background in chemistry were crucial to their success Levine even had a few suggestions for those looking to hone their spelling skills.  You see these words you’re totally unfamiliar with but you need to find out in order to follow the story or reading,” Levine said because there were an unusual number of medical terms that were thrown at us where I think I had a little advantage over some of the others.” he attributes his success not only to his professional experience but also to his bilingual childhood experience which is a Latin language and also a phonetic language,” Tolbert said “So you see a word and how to pronounce it automatically English is impossible from that point of view but since most words are derived from Latin I have an advantage in spelling them because I can guess what the vowels should be.” The next steps for Tolbert and Levine will be the Kisco Spelling Bee East Coast semifinals they aren’t promoting any expectations of victory But you can expect them to accomplish big things when they put their heads together.  but I don’t necessarily set that down as my expectation,” Tolbert said “I think it’s always a mistake to over-promise.” “I hope we can create and carry the flag of the Cardinal and hold it high and lose gracefully,” Levine quipped.  ​​Click here to see the In Focus archive and read how to submit photos of activities at your community for consideration of publication document.addEventListener( 'DOMContentLoaded' function () {const newsletterAsset = new HMIRegistration({ publicationId: 47 bootstrap: document.getElementById('newsletter-asset') formType : "user-initiated",pubType: "business"});newsletterAsset.mount();}); Please login or register first to view this content Only subscribers can update their account from this page Transpetro finalized the commercial negotiation phase with a consortium constituted by the Ecovix in Niterói (RJ) shipyards for acquisition of four 15 to 18 thousand DWT Handy Class  ships The consortium submitted a final price of US$ 69.5 million per vessel Signing of the contract is scheduled for the start of 2025 when Transpetro will also be launching a new tender for the acquisition of eight gas carriers The conclusion of this phase of the tender process occurs six months after the tender launch which underwent the technical and governance analyses of the Petrobras System It also marks a relevant phase in the start of the first contracts for the Petrobras System Fleet Renewal and Expansion Program  (TP 25) and ensures an increase in the transportation of derivatives on the Brazilian coast In addition the new ships will expand Transpetro’s capacity to serve Petrobras reducing its exposure to the chartering of this type of unit “This Transpetro program is essential for the Petrobras System and represents a strong reinforcement of our logistics capacity resulting in an increase in the transportation of derivatives on the Brazilian coast and reducing our exposure to the oscillations of chartering costs especially for this type of unit with low market liquidity Petrobras and Transpetro are committed to the acceleration of the country’s development and this fleet expansion program exemplifies that” stated  Petrobras President Magda Chambriard Transpetro President Sérgio Bacci further highlights the impact of TP 25 for Transpetro “We are very pleased with the conclusion of this contractual phase It is a milestone for our management to resume the acquisition of ships in Brazil after 10 years without contracting vessels to expand the fleet With TP 25 we will expand by at least 25% the logistics capacity of Transpetro and this is one more of the measures we are adopting to resume a path of growth for the company” “In addition the future tenders included in TP 25 will ensure a permanent demand which will stimulate the resumption of the naval industry in the country This is a government determination and we are complying with it effectively and meeting all the business requirements of the Petrobras System” The Handy ships will include solutions that ensure higher energy efficiency and lower greenhouse gas emissions In addition to receiving a sustainable equipment package,  the vessels may operate with bunker or biofuels a 30% reduction in emissions compared to the current fleet ships is estimated complying with the determinations of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) the Fleet Renewal and Expansion Program calls for the acquisition of 25 cabotage ships and will primarily meet the transportation requirements of Petrobras products the company is going to acquire gas carriers and medium sized ships and 16 of these ships are already included in the Petrobras Strategic Plan Transpetro will increase by 25% its logistic capacity with the ships included in TP 25 The company forecasts the launch of the second tender of the Program for January 2025 At this time eight pressurized and semi-refrigerated gas carriers will be acquired This latest model will allow Transpetro to expand the type of gases transported The gas carriers will have capacity varying from 7 thousand to 14 thousand DWT In June of 2025 the company foresees the launch of another tender for the acquisition of four medium sized vessels (MR1) Estes cookies são necessários para que o website funcione e não podem ser desligados nos nossos sistemas eles só são configurados em resposta a ações levadas a cabo 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this month on how the Green Oak Ranch RV Park is changing hands and forcing its residents to leave LaRen Reed's girls skated around in their current neighborhood LaRen was thinking about Thanksgiving prep But what's hovering in the background is the need to move their tiny home by Sunday "We can't just pull a truck up to the house and pull it out," said LaRen but the space is 30 feet and our place is 40 or there's no hook-ups it's been really difficult finding a place." which is being taken over by Solutions for Change Solutions for Change said it will not operate outside of the law or at the expense of their core programs ABC 10News also reported that people living in the RV park were not living there legally "I feel like we're all just all priced out We're not low enough to be good enough for solutions We're not high enough to find anything on our own she's frustrated and wishes things could have been done differently "I don't wish it upon anybody," said LaRen "It's a really difficult time for the holidays We don't even know what Christmas is going to look like for our family My husband had a stroke a couple years ago I'm dealing with some medical issues myself LaRen said San Diego Rescue Mission reached out to them to help with relocation services email ABC 10News reporter Jane Kim at jane.kim@10news.com Your request has been blocked by our security system due to potential security concerns Please contact us for assistance. evoking emotional reactions from joy and sadness Artists disclose and present social and societal wrongdoing artists have helped people to exist by challenging the status quo ABN AMRO’s Art and Culture Sponsoring focuses on sustainability and equal opportunities This means ensuring equal opportunities for women in the art world as well as boosting opportunities for children and young people by supporting educational programmes In our role as sponsor of various cultural institutions We also make effective use of our knowledge and 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wide range of emotions Read more on H’ART education ABN AMRO became one of the founders of the revamped Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam in 2008 After a renovation lasting over eight years the museum welcomed the public once more in September 2012 ABN AMRO has been a social partner to the museum since 2022 with a focus on equal opportunities for women in the art world and the Blikopeners educational programme The museum is home to a permanent collection of modern art dating from between 1870 and 1960 It also hosts temporary exhibitions and maintains a major applied art and design collection including everything from industrial design and applied art Visit the Stedelijk Museum website ABN AMRO has been the main partner in Blikopeners since 2022 who work in the museum to open the eyes of the public and staff The Blikopeners programme was launched over 14 years ago which means that over 150 Blikopeners have been trained to do the job Visit the Blikopeners website ABN AMRO has been linked to Singer Laren since 1990 American couple Anna and William Singer built their villa De Wilde Zwanen (the wild swans) in the Dutch town of Laren Here they accumulated an impressive art collection and after William’s death Anna commissioned the design and construction of a museum and a theatre annex to the villa Singer Laren is even better equipped to offer the public a perfect blend of performing and visual arts in one location Els Blokker announced that she would donate the Nardinc Collection to Singer Laren Merging this collection with the current collection of art at Singer Laren has enabled the museum to compile an outstanding exhibition showing the progression and fruition of Dutch modernism The museum added an extra wing specially for this display Visit the Singer Laren website ABN AMRO is the proud main partner of the new STRAAT Museum STRAAT is a museum for street art and graffiti The museum is located in an 8,000m2 former warehouse on the Amsterdam NDSM wharf street art has regularly hit the headlines in recent years advertising and popular culture is stronger than ever STRAAT aims to share its passion for this radical art movement with the public showcasing some of the biggest names and upcoming talent from all over the world STRAAT is a street art and graffiti museum for everyone Visit the STRAAT Museum website The ABN AMRO Art Prize was introduced in 2004 and will be awarded for the thirteenth time in 2023 With this special prize we give emerging local and international talent in the visual arts in the Netherlands the opportunity to develop and shape their future career In addition to the monetary prize of €10,000 the winner is given an exhibition in the Hermitage Amsterdam museum and ABN AMRO also purchases one of their works for its collection The jury is made up of several leading individuals in the Dutch art world In an effort to tackle the problem of inequality ABN AMRO has joined forces with WOMEN Inc. a special interests group that has spent the last 15 years campaigning for equal opportunities for men and women in the Netherlands has been working tirelessly to improve the position of women in the Netherlands Their ambition is to create a society where everyone has equal opportunities We are united in this joint mission to create greater equality in the arts sector and this will be the focus of our plans in the coming years Both organisations share the view that diversity and inclusion are key drivers of social and economic progress A series of activations at and around the festival will focus on equal opportunities and creating socially safe and welcoming dance floors for all takes place every year during the first weekend of April at the NDSM wharf in Amsterdam The Bajoran earned the admiration of viewers by speaking candidly Born in the year 2340 on Cardassian-occupied Bajor Ro Laren's earliest memories are of personal and cultural loss she was forced to watch her father die by interrogation She spent almost 10 years in and out of refugee camps Ashamed by what she perceived as Bajoran weakness Anything was better than watching her people suffer Ro rose in rank from Ensign to Commander with well-documented authority issues that include a body count and a court martial record Transformation is one of Ro's attributes In honor of the serially disobedient ensign here are some of Ro Laren’s defining moments on her climb towards Commander You know you’re a Star Trek legend when your debut episode is your name Enterprise-D under orders from a shifty Admiral Kennelly Kennelly needed Captain Jean-Luc Picard's help with a revolutionary Bajoran named Orta who was causing trouble for the Cardassians following a recent attack on Federation colony Solarion IV A diplomatic approach to engage Bajor was suggested and Kennelly had just the Bajoran for the job Enter disgraced ensign Ro Laren whose name instantly draws anger from Picard Ro's disastrous away mission on Garon II is the stuff of nightmares Wellington died because she failed to follow orders Kennelly insists on Ro's appointment aboard the Enterprise Jean-Luc Picard and Ro Laren at a refugee camp on Valo II "Ensign Ro" demonstrates Ro Laren’s greatest asset Her complete disdain for Starfleet formality means that she has no qualms telling Picard the true score of the Cardassian Occupation that Starfleet's "diplomatic" efforts would be better spent in the camps on Valo II Ro's authenticity rises to the surface even when it is against protocol or dangerous to do so After Kennelly's underhanded deal with Cardassia is exposed But only if she is allowed to break uniform code by wearing a Ro Laren reacts to scenario on the disabled bridge When a catastrophic phenomenon leads to a hull breach and a rapidly deteriorating containment field only three Enterprise-D crew members are on or near the bridge — highest-ranking officer Counselor Troi Cut and dry Ro recommends a full separation from the Enterprise's saucer section but hear her out; since no life signs or survivors were detected in the breached area of the ship a separation maneuver would ensure that the rest of the vessel doesn't imminently combust Ro Laren inhabits the spirit of teamwork in this version of a ghost story After being beamed away during an explosion aboard a Romulan ship Ensign Ro and Geordi La Forge discover that they are no longer "with the living." Instead they’re out-of-phase transporter ghosts whose patterns are no longer detectable to the Enterprise crew Ro introduces the idea of them being Borhya the Bajoran concept for a "spirit." When La Forge offers a scientific solution for their non-state carrying out an investigation alongside Geordi and Data on the "other side." a corporeally-realized Ro admits that she's been pushed into another way of thinking about life after death Who knew the Ro Laren watch list includes two transporter accidents and Keiko O'Brien are regressed to the adolescent ages of 10-12 Ro is able to reclaim the part of her past she described as "long" and "depressing." She even draws a portrait of her mother in crayon a resistance group opposed to the Occupation led to her defection from Starfleet in this monumental episode Ro's redemptive path under Starfleet had been fought and hard won undercover mission alongside a Maquis leader named Macias led to a crisis of faith While Picard couldn’t recognize her motivations a proud Bajoran who loved spicy hasperat like her dad and had the same appreciation for playing Klavion Ro reclaimed an identity worth fighting for Ro Laren and Jean-Luc Picard have a frank discussion "How the hell is Ro Laren back in Starfleet?!" this time as a commander in Starfleet Intelligence Commander Ro's sacrifice in "Imposters" is a full restoration of her heroic status engendering trust through uncomplicated honesty When Ro confides to Admiral Picard that a Changeling infiltration has permeated Starfleet's highest level There is still a depth of feeling in their relationship after all — Picard's disappointment over Ro's betrayal Ro's anger at Picard's righteousness but the important fact remains; Commander Ro’s intelligence Ro moments before the Changeling bomb is detonated "Imposters" is a fittingly complicated end to the life of Ro Laren a habitual rule-breaker whose brashness had led to casualties her ability to stand and die for a fighting chance makes her a strong contender for best in command After discovering that a Changeling bomb was planted on her shuttle Admiral Picard orders Ro to turn her vessel around so that she can be beamed to safety Marvel.com) who loves thinking about the real and speculative science of Star Trek Find her on Twitter @robyn_belt or Threads @robynbelt_ In addition to streaming on Paramount+ Star Trek: Picard also streams on Prime Video outside of the U.S and in Canada can be seen on Bell Media's CTV Sci-Fi Channel and streams on Crave Star Trek: Picard is distributed by Paramount Global Content Distribution Loma Linda University School of Medicine has selected Laren Tan, MD who joined the School of Medicine faculty in 2015 and currently serves as assistant dean for continuing medical education passion and leadership will continue to grow the Department of Medicine to high achievements in clinical care and research excellence,” said Tamara Thomas dean of Loma Linda University of School of Medicine “This is a critical time in medicine as California faces numerous challenges and we look forward to working with him on strategies to educate recruit and train doctors to serve our communities.” Tan also serves in numerous leadership roles including director of Loma Linda University Comprehensive Program for Obstructive Airway Diseases associate director for LLUH Advance Lung Disease Center and medical director of creative innovation communication and branding for Loma Linda University Faculty Medical Group Tan has been the principal investigator and author of multiple articles in scientific journals and has presented at sessions of the American College of Chest Physicians Asthma & Immunology and the American Lung Association He earned his Bachelor of Science in Cytology at Loma Linda University School of Allied Health in 2003 and his Doctor of Medicine at Loma Linda University in 2009 He completed his residency in Internal Medicine at Loma Linda University Medical Center and a fellowship in Pulmonary and Critical Care at the University of California at Davis He completed his MBA in healthcare management with an additional dual emphasis in strategic leadership and innovation from the Tom and Vi Zapara School of Business at La Sierra University Tan is board certified in pulmonary medicine critical care medicine and internal medicine of the American Board of Internal Medicine who served as the chair of the department since 2009 The position will go to the board in August 2022 Give to Support LLUH      Barbara Ann Pharr      Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca with family present from 2-4 & 6-8 P.M    Barbara was born in Ann Arbor the daughter of JD and Lena Belle (Becker) Mac Laren Barb graduated from Ithaca High School with the class of 1953      After raising her four children she worked various part time jobs and eventually retired from Edward Jones in Alma She was a lifetime member of Ithaca First Presbyterian church where she also was the junior choir director and made meals for the Ithaca Rotary Club She sang alto with the Sweet Adelines and was a Girl Scout leader for many years Barb and Richard were active members of the community and had many hobbies including golfing at the Gratiot Country Club and bowling at Town and Country Lanes.       Barb enjoyed knitting and gifted many handmade items and grandmother who devoted her life to raising her family    She is survived by her husband Richard Pharr Diane Pharr (Mark VanDePerre) son-in-law Kurt Velnetske 18 great grandchildren and one more on the way.  She was preceded in death by her parents JD and Lena Mac Laren father and mother in law Ernest and May Pharr      Memorials may be made to the Ithaca First Presbyterian Church Online condolences can be sent to www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text "I so desperately wanted to see the conclusion to that relationship," says showrunner Terry Matalas of Jean-Luc Picard and the latest surprise guest Jeff Lombardi talks about how RockLove brought the d’ja pagh to life for fans SPOILER WARNING: This article contains story details from Star Trek: Picard Season 3 As Jean-Luc Picard and the crew of the U.S.S. Titan narrowly escaped annihilation at the hands of Vadic and the Shrike, the admiral must uncover how a Changeling saboteur boarded their ship undetected while facing the possibility of court martial. Both issues came to a head, in the Star Trek: Picard episode “Imposters,” with the arrival of Commander Ro Laren who Starfleet has sent to investigate Picard and Riker’s treasonous activities commandeering the Titan and endangering its crew Ro Laren, the hot-tempered Bajoran officer, was last seen over 30 years ago in Star Trek: The Next Generation abandoning her post at Starfleet to defect to the Maquis Her betrayal deeply affected Picard as they took on a mentor-protégé relationship following his belief in her potential to quell his anger and Changeling suspicions Picard questioned the commander where her d’ja pagh was as he recalled a time where he made an exception to Starfleet’s strict uniform code allowing her to wear the traditional Bajoran earring as it was a symbol of her faith mere moments before her assassination at the hands of Changelings they discover her d’ja pagh actually housed a data chip containing her entire investigation of the Changelings’ infiltration at the highest levels of Starfleet StarTrek.com had the opportunity to talk to Star Trek: Picard’s prop master Jeff Lombardi about bringing the iconic Star Trek: The Next Generation prop to Picard, how they collaborated with RockLove on the prop replica fans can now get their hands on his introduction to Star Trek was a family affair who he himself fell into the franchise through his family The family changed bases every couple of months to different bases around the world as their father was a colonel in the Air Force He and his children were all impressed with Star Trek and its exploration of what the Air Force could eventually become in the future — not to mention UFOs!” The Star Trek: Picard team is no stranger to infusing legacy props with their modern counterparts the original earrings Ro Laren wore in Star Trek: The Next Generation was no longer in the Star Trek Archive’s possession but they took the opportunity to incorporate a completely new design “Ro’s earring changed from season to season,” explains Lombardi “It was important to the showrunner and I to create a d'ja pagh that was in the spirit of Bajoran art and culture that had evolved in the Star Trek universe since Ro's introduction in The Next Generation.” “The new earring is modeled after more typical Bajoran imagery and insignia design and some prehistoric fossil influences,” Lombardi continues “Ro's earring was more conventional circle shapes with lots of chains dangling interlinking the jewel with the top ear loop connection we needed a simple design that could be handed over in the palm of the hand and instantly read as what it is — with or without much knowledge of Bajoran culture or Ro's TNG history.” Lombardi is known for creating and remixing props based on legacy pieces; for example Uhura’s original earpiece was incorporated into Seven of Nine’s Fenris belt in Season 2 Upon being asked if there’s anything we can share about the new design for Ro’s earring “I like to sneak little influences of my own into props — things that I like and inspire me personally there is a subtle homage to a prehistoric sea creature I wonder if anybody else has picked up on.” Star Trek has partnered with RockLove and its owner Allison Cimino since 2014, on the Star Trek: Picard Ro Laren Bajoran cuff earring marking the sixth collaboration Another iconic Bajoran who had her d’ja pagh immortalized in an official prop replica was Kira Nerys’ earring as part of the 2021 Women of Star Trek collection Ro Laren’s cuff earring is the second collab between Star Trek: Picard and RockLove, following Season 1’s Omega necklace favoring a jeweler who could translate his designs into a wearable reality “I have cherished the working with Allison ever since [Season 1] She makes remarkable jewelry and is a great collaborator.” On the approach to Ro Laren’s updated earring design “What makes it so recognizable and important to Star Trek fans is the juxtaposition to our own world and the way we subconsciously or not link cultures to their dress and appearance.” Lombardi relishes is “the fact that some Bajorans ignore the dress code is very punk rock,” which he recognizes that fans want to be a part of that There’s another Bajoran featured in this season of Star Trek: Picard — Lt Mura’s d’ja pagh is not alike with Ro Laren or Kira Nerys’ designs “That's the beauty of it,” notes Lombardi Mura's earring was designed and fabricated with the makeup effects department and Neville Page Ro's earring fell into my wheelhouse as it was a hand prop not exclusively worn The d'ja pagh is a family heirloom; there can be many different kinds stretching back many generations in the same way you might wear some of your grandmother’s jewelry or your grandpa's favorite watch.” You can now snag your very own Star Trek x RockLove Picard Bajoran Cuff Earring The prop replica is sculpted in solid sterling silver and plated in polished genuine rose gold utilizing the exact same sculpts as those made for the show the stud connects with a chain to an accompanying cuff that gently attaches higher up the ear lobe Stay tuned to StarTrek.com for more details! And be sure to follow @StarTrek on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram Christine Dinh (she/her) is the managing editor for StarTrek.com She’s traded the Multiverse for helming this Federation Starship Detectives with the Broward Sheriff's Office (BSO) said they arrested 31-year-old Laren Lenworth Emile for the murder of 29-year-old Keera Brabham and setting her apartment building on fire (CBS12) — After a woman was killed in an apartment in Tamarac and her apartment building was set on fire detectives say they have made an arrest in the case Detectives with the Broward Sheriff's Office (BSO) said they arrested 31-year-old Laren Lenworth Emile for the death of 29-year-old Keera Brabham and setting her apartment building on fire The sheriff's office said at 3:30 a.m dispatch received reports of a structure fire at an apartment complexat 7900 South Colony Circle Deputies along with the Tamarac Fire Rescue responded to the blaze and crews worked quickly to extinguish the fire Brabham later was found inside apartment 203 She was taken to a nearby hospital where she was pronounced dead The BSO Homicide and Crime Scene units were called in to investigate and speak to witnesses andBrabham's family detectives believe Emile was responsible for Brabham's death and the arson Emile was booked into the BSO Main Jail on one count offirst-degree murder and one count of arson fans didn’t think we’d get any closure to that relationship and we also said goodbye to the character for good perhaps the Enterprise-D’s most controversial crew member The Next Generation introduced Ro Laren in the fifth season episode titled “Ensign Ro.” After the death of Denise Crosby’s character of Tasha Yar at the end of season one All were empathetic shoulders for the crew to cry on The show lacked a woman who was more action prone and who was maybe a little rougher around the edges The producers created Ro to fulfill that purpose She appeared as a recurring character throughout TNG seasons five and six and made one final appearance in the show’s seventh season they intended Ro Laren to be a main character in that series the Bajoran character of Major Kira Nerys was created to replace her Ro Laren was born on the planet Bajor, which at the time was under occupation by the Cardassian Union The Cardassians had strip-mined the planet Ro Laren’s parents moved the family from one refugee camp to another Cardassians forced her to watch as they tortured her father to death and ran away from her home and her heritage She eventually went to Starfleet Academy—but her career in Starfleet was fraught with problems from the start they reinstated her to help track down a Bajoran terrorist something they needed the Enterprise to do However, the truth was that the Admiral wanted her to broker a secret deal with the Bajoran terrorists, against the Prime Directive. She informed Captain Picard of the plans of this corrupt Admiral He requested she stay on board the Enterprise and he would help her make up for past mistakes and get her Starfleet career back on track she began to view Picard as a mentor and father figure She also developed bonds with fellow crew members like Geordi La Forge Ro and Guinan grew even closer when a transporter mishap turned them both into kids She eventually made the rank of lieutenant again As we learned in episode five of Star Trek: Picard Although we’re not sure how a former admiral of his stature didn’t know this fact already They court-martialed her and she went to prison again they recruited her into Starfleet Intelligence she worked her way up the Starfleet ladder again She was the one who recognized a conspiracy growing within Starfleet and subcontracted Worf and Raffi into a larger investigation When Ro Laren died, she left to join the Prophets, knowing that Picard had regained his respect for her after so many years. It was a sad, yet poignant ending for one of Star Trek’s most unforgettable recurring characters. We’re delighted you're perusing our site for all your nerdy news We'd wholeheartedly appreciate you enabling ads to keep this content free a treatment where patients are subject to 100% oxygen at increased pressures HBO therapy is used to treat patients with a wide array of issues decompression sickness and soft tissue infections “Hyperbaric oxygen is used to treat complex and challenging medical issues,” Tan said “It’s exciting to see shows like Grey’s Anatomy introduce the therapy to a wider audience.” Grey’s Anatomy has pulled storylines from some of the farthest corners of medicine sourcing many of their storylines from real-life medical cases The show has earned strong viewership ratings for nearly 15 years Writers have occasionally sought insight from experts in different disciplines of medicine to ensure the procedures are presented as accurately as possible While most of the cases on medical shows are based on real situations, they are often the outlier, one-in-a-million cases, Tan said. Conditions treated by HBO, however, are far more common and people receive the therapy daily at places like Loma Linda University Medical Center “Working with the team at ABC was an incredible experience,” he said “Our hope is that someone may see the episodes and realize there’s a therapy they haven’t tried that could vastly improve their quality of life.” Learn more about how therapies like HBO may help you or someone in your life. Check out our Hyperbaric Oxygen Program or visit our appointment page to get quick access to care Bruce Laren Brown was a loving and loyal husband on the family farm nurtured his reverence for hard work his independent spirit and his love of the outdoors While most of us have to work at being liked Bruce was one of those unique people that endeared himself to others by simply being who he truly was He had that rare quality of being completely authentic he was soon beloved by all those who had the opportunity to interact and spend time with him He was unapologetically passionate about many things with his wife Jill and their canines at the top of his list (and the St Louis Cardinals and Kansas City Chiefs right behind them.) Whether he was holding court at Galloway Grill or floating on one of the region’s rivers with family and friends his engagement always elevated the occasion to a celebration He had an exceptional affinity for the real estate business and mortgage lending and he was always driven to succeed But success for him was not an individual endeavor He considered success a journey on which he wanted to take all of us The words “generous” and “loyal” have often been used to describe him but ultimately fall short in characterizing the depth of his commitment to family and friends He had a gift for grilling which he shared with clients and coworkers at his famous Friday afternoon office cookouts Bruce was active in the local Republican party and had served as a member of the Greene County Republican Central Committee He supported numerous local pet rescue and adoption efforts He was a graduate of Neosho High School and Drury University where he was a member of the Beta Iota Chapter of Kappa Alpha fraternity Brown and brother Rick Brown; sister-in-law Kim Tandy Bailey; nieces Marisha Colson and Riley Bailey nephew Jacob Brown; in-laws Joy and John Bartlett Bill and Becky Tandy; as well as many aunts He was preceded in death by his parents Don E A service to celebrate Bruce’s life will be held on Wednesday June 26 at 1:00 pm at Greenlawn Funeral Home East A private burial service for family members will be held immediately following the memorial service at Hazelwood Cemetery Memorial contributions may be made to Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 3404 Your name will appear next to the candle you light.Your condolence may need to be approved before it appears on this page It may not appear immediately once submitted Upload attachment  (Allowed file types: jpg Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" It looks as though you’ve already said that!' + ' Your condolence may need to be approved before it appears on this page Thank you for leaving a condolence..Your comment has been submitted for moderation Bruce Laren Brown was a loving and loyal husband, son, brother, nephew, son-in-law, brother-in-law, uncle, friend, and colleague. Growing up in Neosho, Missouri, on the family farm nurtured his reverence for hard work, his entrepreneurial mindset, his independent spirit and his love of the outdoors. While most of us have to work at being liked, Bruce was one of those uniqueContinue Reading Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value" Designed and produced by ©document.write(new Date().getFullYear()); MKJ Marketing | Privacy Policy has left an indelible mark on our community throughout his dedicated years at the School Association for Special Education in DuPage County in Lisle With a career defined by compassion and innovation Laren has tirelessly championed the cause of special education students As SASED prepares for its 16th annual Outdoor Learning Day it's impossible not to reflect on Laren's pivotal role in shaping this beloved event and his profound impact on the lives of students and staff alike The Outdoor Learning Day is set to take place on Friday a dedicated Transition Program teacher at SASED and Jay Johnson from the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County has blossomed into an extraordinary opportunity for special education students countywide to immerse themselves in the wonders of nature In recognition of Laren's unwavering commitment to students with special needs in DuPage County has been renamed the “Rich Laren Day of Outdoor Learning.” Laren and Ranger Jay share a long-standing friendship dating back to their teenage years in the late 1970s Their shared passion for assisting individuals with special needs led them to collaborate on various programs Although their professional paths diverged they reunited in 2008 with a shared vision of providing hands-on nature experiences to students What initially began as a modest outing for 100 students to explore nature and enjoy fishing at Herrick Lake has since burgeoned into a grand affair at St attracting over 500 students and 200 staff the event venue boasts diverse ecosystems comprising woodlands Home to over 300 native plant species and wildlife James Farm provides an idyllic backdrop for outdoor learning Under the vigilant supervision of SASED staff and forest rangers students engage in a plethora of activities tailored to their specific needs and an array of nature-themed educational stations The event owes much of its success to the dedicated volunteers including representatives from companies like Com Ed and Chamberlain Group who help ensure the safety and enjoyment of every participant Laren has forged enduring bonds with students creating a treasure trove of cherished memories As we eagerly anticipate future Outdoor Learning Days we extend our heartfelt wishes to Rich Laren and his family for many more years of happiness Learn more about SASED at www.sased.org or facebook.com/sasedcooperative/ He was one of two siblings who graduated from high school in Grand Junction with the Class of 1957 in Grand Junction and were blessed with three children Larry went on to further his education by received his bachelor of arts degree in wildlife management from Colorado State University He also earned a master�s degree in forestry from the University of Idaho as well as his PhD in counseling from Emmanuel Baptist University in North Carolina Larry and Betty felt God�s calling to be missionaries and moved to Copper Center a not-for-profit Christian counseling ministry where they continued their work in counseling until retirement in 2007 the couple moved to McCook in 2016 to be near son Larry was preceded in death by his parents; and his wife Those left to celebrate his life include his three children Sharon (Dave) Roper-Dashner of Grand Junction; 17 grandchildren and 34 great-grandchildren Memorial contributions are suggested to the Salvation Army A memorial service in honor of Larry will take place at a later date in Scottsbluff Carpenter Breland Funeral Home of McCook has been entrusted with the arrangements. Please visit our website at www.carpenterbreland.com to sign the online guestbook for the family.