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- Published 9.02.04
|Sheela Barthakur with her husband
Sheela Barthakur
It is truly awe-inspiring — the manner in which Sheela Barthakur has nurtured and is realising her dream. Founder of the Sadou Asom Lekhika Samaroh Samiti, a close-knit women's literary organisation, in 1974, the visionary is on a mission to make the women at the grassroots level discover the might of the pen.
"I still have the same verve, the same energy and the same childlike enthusiasm that I had when I initiated the organisation three decades ago," she says softly. There is, however, no mistaking the intensity and single-mindedness of purpose in that tone.
On what has been an exceptionally long journey, she has spearheaded a "silent cultural revolution" among women. When she had initiated the samiti several years ago, few people understood what she was up to. She recalls an incident in early Seventies, when she had requested the Asam Sahitya Sabha, which was organising a yuva sanmilan, for a few hours' slot for women. Her plea was turned down.
The movement, which had started with just two members, now has more than 60,000 members in over 208 branches of the organisation all over Assam. It also has branches in Calcutta, Shillong, Delhi and Dimapur.
But is all this work guided by one central philosophy? Yes, she asserts. She refuses to confine herself only to the women writers who have already carved a niche for themselves. "I want a woman even in a remote village to express herself, be it through a poem, a letter, a story or a small speech at a public gathering. I want the woman to discover herself," says Barthakur.
Her petite looks can be deceptive. As she tucks in the pallu of her mekhela chador and swiftly moves in and out of the pandal, Barthakur issues directions to her fellow members who are aiding her organise the 20th biennial meet of the organisation. The programme was held at Chabua in Tinsukia district recently.
The trailblazer that she is, she has motivated the women in the different branches to initiate their own publications from local financial support. The various units of the samiti work in a democratic manner, which is a unique phenomenon in the country.
It is a labour of love for the women writers. "We treat each other like sisters and we have a sense of mutual obligation. These women come out and participate willingly and take pleasure in their work. They are happy that they have found a platform to express themselves," says Barthakur.
Born in Charingia village in Jorhat in 1935, she spent a few years of her childhood at Dhaka (now in Bangladesh). Her father, Nabin Sharma, was sent there as an inspector of the tea expansion board in order to popularise the brew. "I have beautiful memories of Dhaka and I still get nostalgic when I think of that place. I remember singing Assamese songs at the convocation of Dhaka University. I used to dance to Nazrulgeeti and Rabindrasangeet," she recalls.
She owes a lot to her mother Pritilata Devi who was a liberal and broadminded woman. "She was educated at Brahmo Girls School in Calcutta and was, therefore, open to new ideas," she says.
As a spirited young girl, Sheela loved to sing, dance and play. Despite opposition from family members, she acted in Rupkonwar Jyotiprasad Agarwalla's famous play Sonit Konwari, when she was a student of J.B. College.
She had also qualified at an audition held by All India Radio at Jorhat Sangeet Vidyalaya. "I had to come to Guwahati for the recording and my family members disapproved of it. I protested and came for the audition," she says.
The turning point in her life was her meeting with her soulmate, Saranan Barthakur. Her husband, who was a very good dancer himself, was a disciple of Kalaguru Bishnu Rabha.
She shares a wonderful synergy with her husband. "He helps me with all the household chores and is my source of support and inspiration," she says. She smiles, "My son, too, is ever ready to accompany me to the various seminars and conventions of the samiti with his car and camera."
After marriage, she came to Tezpur and joined Tezpur High School. A visharad in sitar under Ustad Illias Khan from Bhatkande Sangeet Vidyalaya, Lucknow in 1961, she had also taken lessons in Rabindrasangeet at Vishwa Bharati, Shantiniketan. "I even had my own cultural troupe here and we used to perform dance dramas, " she recalls.
With her never-say-die spirit, she went on to complete her masters after marriage. In 1991-92, she completed her PhD on Social Change in Assam since Independence with special reference to Sonitpur district. She retired as a lecturer of philosophy from Darrang College in Tezpur.
She was also the founder principal of Gopinath Bordoloi Kanya Mahavidyalaya, the first girls' college in Tezpur in 1979. She had also conducted several adult education programmes in five villages near Tezpur in 1975.
Since its inception, the samiti now has a long list of accomplishments to its credit and it has become a powerful forum upholding the age-old creative instinct in women. "A writer cannot be created but an atmosphere for intellectual development can be," she says.
A common meeting ground for its members has been its 19 state-level conferences held so far. In each of these sessions, they try to deal with the socio-economic problems of the women of the area.
Barthakur recalls an unpleasant incident during their session at Barpeta in 1988. "We had gone to the satradhikar of Barpeta satra with a petition to allow women to enter the main temple premises which had been banned since ages. But, the temple authorities had incited a group of women to physically assault us," she says.
Lekhika, the mouthpiece of the samiti, has helped create many new women writers. Barthakur herself has edited 15 editions of the Lekhika, and has carried and biographies of several women writers who have almost sunk into oblivion. She has also written several short stories and essays.
She has edited the complete works of three eminent women writers — Nalini Bala Devi, Dharmeswari Devi Baruani and Sneha Devi. "It was a difficult enterprise because people till the 19th and even in the 20th century did not think it worthwhile to preserve the works of women writers," says Borthakur.
Assam chief minister Tarun Gogoi has promised to pay the samiti Rs 5 lakh, which she wants to utilise in instituting an award in the name of the first female filmstar of Assam, Aideo Handique. "Till date, the people of Assam have not accorded her due recognition. Through our samiti, we want to honour the great lady," says Barthakur.
Taking joy and pride in her work, she is pondering on the idea of encouraging women writing in other regional languages. "This is just the beginning. With the pen as our weapon, we want to reach out to the international fora," she says. Going by her words, we are sure to hear more of her in the future.


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It's year-end, means time for holidayyy~! This is the time to whisk yourself away to a beautiful place, away from city bustle, and reconnect with the inner peace that your heart craves. And that was exactly what I did! :) Things can get a little overwhelming at Beary Naise during gifting season, and in between two back-to-back craft fairs, Tian Wen and I set some time out for a 2D1N trip from Singapore to Port Dickson!
How to get from Singapore to Port Dickson, Malaysia?
Port Dickson is a coastal town located just over an hour's drive from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. But for Singaporeans, it's not so straightforward to get there. For this trip, we took a coach bus by KKKL Travel and Tours, which has a really affordable travel package including both the coach ride and hotel stay at Port Dickson.
We boarded the coach bus at Textile Centre, Jalan Sultan, at 7:15 am. And we reached Avillion Port Dickson at around 1pm with 1 pit-stop along the way. Our friendly driver, Jamil, is experienced and steady, which is very important for long trips like these, and we didn't at any point of time feel unsafe.
As our trip was only 2D1N, I felt a need to maximise our time there to explore as many features as possible. Here's sharing our experience, and a guide to how to spend your time at Avillion Port Dickson! :)
Hotel Lobby
Checking in at the front desk only took about 5 – 10 mins as we specifically went during off-peak on a Thursday. Then we were received by Avillion's Front Office Manager, Mr. Jay, who brought us to our room – the Premium Water Chalet.
Peek from the top!
Throughout our 5 mins short walk to the room, we were in awe of the beautiful lush surroundings and made mental notes to check them out later on. Port Dickson is a 5-star luxury beach resort with an award-winning spa and breath-taking ocean views, and is also ranked #3 on TripAdvisor!
The whole resort is a perfect architectural fusion of Old World Malay fishing villages and modern luxuries. It is really amazing how seamlessly Avillion manages to combine a back-to-nature ambience with a posh indulgence that allows visitors to experience the rich heritage of Malaysia in comfort.
Avillion Premium Water Chalet Room Tour!!
First impression of the room – our Premium Water Chalet is gorgeous! Aside from the super huge bed (I don't know what size it is but I could practically swim in it), there is also a Pangkin day bed nearer to the window. The Premium Water Chalets are located furthest out into sea and overlooks the ocean.
The bathroom is semi open-concept where you can take a shower in the rain-shower under the night sky, or a hot soak in the bath-tub. It is also well-prepared with a tray of possible toiletries that you might need, including nail files and sewing kits!
The best part? Each room is complete with its own private balcony where you can enjoy an uninterrupted view of the ocean, sky, and horizon. I'm missing this view already!!
1) Lunch at Crow's Nest
After setting our things in the room, we headed out to grab a bite! (We were so tempted to just plop into the super soft and comfortable bed especially with the air-conditioning already switched on to await our arrival, but our hungry stomachs disagreed. Haha.)
It was our first meal of the day and we chose to have it at Crow's Nest, one of Avillion's eating places.
The restaurant is absolutely gorgeous with a two-storey high ceiling, full-length windows, with ample sunlight streaming in. The use of a special timber and rattan furniture with tiled floor and tables stay true to the resort's portrayal of rich Malaysian culture. It was traditional, yet comfortably contemporary.
From the outdoor terrace dining area, you can oversee a large part of the resort and out into the Straits of Malacca. That probably inspired its name, Crow's Nest, which refers to the highest watch-point of a ship used for a lookout by sailors.
When in any country, it'd be wise to order their local delicacy! You would want to try their Nasi Goreng Kampung (Rm32), which is rather pricey, but comes in a large portion. The coffee is served with a cookie and it complimented the coffee so well! A funny incident happened when Tian Wen fed me part of the cookie and I promptly ate the whole piece, and he exclaimed in shock, "You're not supposed to eat the whole thing?!" Hahaha oops, I guess we both loved the taste of the cookie dipped in coffee; I would have requested for more cookies if it was possible.
2) Explore the resort
After filling our tummies, it's time to take a stroll around the resort and do some exploring! Here we are facing the Garden Chalets, which are further away from the sea, but provide a family-friendly environment surrounded by nature. It is also close to the eating places, sauna, pools, and reception lounge.
We continued walking along the resort's path and came across a set up on Riau beach for private events, I reckon birthday parties, engagement or intimate weddings. I imagine that the place would look even more romantic when the tide is in, with loads of fairy lights. Water sports like kayaking, windsurfing, Hydro-bike on Riau beach can also be arranged upon request.
Headed back to explore more of the resort, and this wall of information of what's going on around caught our eyes. And then we remembered that we were going to check out aVi Spa and aVi Lounge later in the evening, the resort's award-winning main attraction!
Love the view from just outside our room.
3) Go for massage at aVi Spa / Catch sunset at aVi Lounge
Entrance of aVi Spa, which is next to the aVi Lounge.
It was around 5pm that we decided to head to aVi Lounge, even though our cocktail service starts at 6pm. It'll be best to go earlier if you can, then you can stay for the entire duration of sunset. Isn't the glass house spectacular!
The entire stretch of chalets facing the ocean, Avillion really has one of the best views.
4) Spam photos at aVi Lounge!!
Simply breathtaking. We were blessed with good and clear weather, and that made everything so paradisiac. The horizon is so perfectly straight and un-speckled by ships or islands. We spent quite a while just basking in the warmth of the sunlight, listening to the calm waves, and enjoying the peace.
The back of the stunning glass house.
5) Enjoy complimentary FREE-FLOW cocktail service
Yes, you heard that right. Cocktail service is twice a day and is complimentary for Premium Water Chalet guests. So if you want to frolic in the beautiful glasshouse, do book one of those Premium Water Chalets!
Cozy and luxurious interior.
Because we went on an off-peak day, we had the entire venue to ourselves at one point of time, and also the full set-up of the evening cocktail session. We caught sunset in the glass house with canapés and cocktail.
As the sun got nearer and nearer to setting, the scene morphed into a beautiful canvas where pastel hues flooded the vast sky. It was so so pretty, and reminded me of pink marble.
6) Room Service for Dinner :)
We decided to give aVi Spa a miss as we had missed their last appointment timing due to chasing sunset (it'd would have been perfect if our stay was 3D2N, but we will definitely go for the spa the next time we are at Avillion!) and chose to head back to our room to rest at around 8+pm. And since we showered and didn't want to get sweaty again, we ordered room service!
The Club Sandwich (RM28) and Jumbo Beef Sausage (RM28) came in such large portions, and we were well-fed and so satisfied. The sandwich bread is fluffy (means it wasn't pre-prepared and refrigerated), and filled with fresh ingredients, while the beef sausage too is juicy. Ah, love room service! We first fell in love with room service when we went for a cruise on Royal Caribbean's Mariner of the seas 3D2N Cruise to Penang, which came with free-flow complimentary room service! It's the bomb.
Stay tuned for Day 2!
That's the end of Day 1, and we were soo bushed from all that travelling, exploring, and excitment. More on Avillion's buffet breakfast, more activities, and KKKL's ride back in Part 2 coming right up! :)
Update: Read Part 2 here!
About KKKL Travel & Tours
KKKL Travel & Tours is the subsidiary of KKKL Express Sdn Bhd Malaysia. We offer daily bus trip from Singapore to KL, Singapore to Malacca, Singapore to Genting Highlands, Singapore to Port Dickson and Awana Resort.
All our buses come with 27 super VIP seats, with spacious seats and plenty of leg space for you to stretch. We are committed to provide the best possible comfort and a peace of mind to our customers who take our bus from Singapore to Malaysia and vice versa. All our bus drivers are well trained to provide the best customer satisfaction and safe driving experience.
We are proud to have 3 offices in Singapore, located at the central Textile Centre (nearby Lavendar MRT), Tanjong Katong Complex (nearby Paya Lebar MRT) and east side Katong V (Marine Parade). Feel free to come and visit our offices with no obligation, our friendly staff is happy to serve you.
Besides coach services, we also offer free and easy tour packages to Malacca, Genting, KL, Awana Resort and also Port Dickson. We do organize day trip as well, such as durian trip (link to the durian tour), and many more. Like our facebook to get to know the latest packages available.
For more information, visit www.kkkl.com.sg and KKKL Sg Facebook!
(This post is made possible by KKKL Travel & Tours)


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Well this has definitely been a great year for my QA corner blog. I have had more visitors and more posts read this year than all other years combined. For that I say thank you to all of you that have come in and read my thoughts on QA.
This year has been a big year for me, first full year with a new company, getting more exposure and visibility within the QA discipline and putting my thoughts to actions. It was not all sunshine and lollipops, there were some very stressful times during the year where bad news had to be said or where my actions didn't get the desired outcome. Although those situations happened I still stood in front of everyone and took accountability with what happened. Some of it I could have easily put it on someone else, yet I did not. Why create strife within a team when it is easier to move on and get a solution?
I got to speak at QAI QUEST again and got invited back for next year. This is something I thoroughly enjoy doing with discussing ideas, good and bad, is something that is needed more within our discipline.
2017 also marks the 24th year I have been involved in QA in some form. My early view was very simplistic: Go and try to break the software. From there it got me to delve deeper into what is needed for QA. Now that I am being viewed as a thought leader is something that my younger self never would have thought would happen.
I think the best part of the year was being able to put what I talk about into action. My team has done amazing things over the year, where there have been noticeable improvements from the beginning to the point now where everyone in the organization looks back and is impressed with what we can deliver.
I find it interesting that I continuously get compliments for what has happened and I don't really accept it. My response is always that the team are the ones that did it, I just gave them the vision and direction. I guess that is the modest part of me. It would make sense if I was the only one that did all the work and made all the improvements myself to take the credit. Here though is not the case, I am a leader and provided the leadership needed to get to where we needed to go. I did roll up my sleeves and helped out with some of the work, that is what leaders do. It also allowed me to see my direction first hand to ensure it made sense with where I wanted us to go.
2018 will be my 25th year in QA, a quarter of a century of my life in something that most people do not stick around in. I am a big proponent of a good, successful career in QA and that there is more to it than just executing test cases. There is so much more that can be done and I want to be part of the other thought leaders making the QA discipline given the rightful value it deserves.
One of the other changes that will happen next year is the expansion of this blog. The amount of viewers I have seen over the year tells me it is time to do more. Along with the SPaM podcasts contributions that I do and tie my posts to them, I will also be doing video blogs. These blogs will be me just chatting away or small tutorials on subjects, who knows where I will go with it. If you have suggestions contact me.
So as 2017 starts to fade 2018 looks to be an even bigger year for the QA Corner and myself as well. I hope you all have had the best 2017 possible and I wish you all the best for 2018.


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After losing a pair of games to Onondaga CC earlier in the week, the GCC baseball team split on its host date of a home-and-home series with the Lazers on Thursday afternoon, picking up its first regional win of the season.
Connor Barleben got the start in game one and lasted into the fifth inning before being lifted after giving up four runs (three earned) on five hits. He struck out two and walked eight.
Genesee took the first lead of the afternoon in the second inning after Terrence-John Garcia led off the frame with a double and scored on an RBI single from Immanuel Gonzalez.
OCC tied the game in the top of the third and took control in the fifth with a four-run inning to take a 5-1 lead.
The Cougars cut into the lead in the bottom of the sixth, stringing together three hits and a pair of walks to plate three runs to get to within 7-4. The bats went quietly in the seventh.
Casey Guary went 2 for 2 with a two RBI's in game one, Gonzalez finished 2 for 3 with a run batted in and Barleben added two hits and an RBI.
Quinn Donnelly was the hero in game two, delivering a walk-off single in the bottom of the seventh to lift GCC to its first win over a Region III opponent this spring.
Tyler Liberty held the Lazers to four runs on five hits in a complete game effort in which he struck out eight. He was rewarded with the win.
OCC held a 4-2 lead in the fourth before Genesee tied it after an RBI single from Jardorick Woods and a sacrifice fly from Garcia.
It remained a 4-4 game in the seventh before Guary led off the home half of the inning with a double and after an intentional pass to Garcia, Donnelly lined the first pitch he saw into the left-center field gap to end the game.
Donnelly finished 3 for 4 at the plate, Woods went 3 for 4 with an RBI and Joseph DeFelice picked up two hits and drove in a run.
Genesee (5-18) will host Mercyhurst North East on Friday in a doubleheader beginning at 1 p.m.


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it only takes a moment. before, you wrote for you. before, you bled on paper because that's what the best writers tell you to do anyway, right? hemingway?
and then...and then...
someone reads it.
someone misreads it.
and suddenly, vulnerability just isn't an option any more. suddenly, the bravery you felt running through your veins is stopped cold by a tourniquet of silence.
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you remember.
but if i say, "forget it! no more God-Messages from me!" the words are fire in my belly, a burning in my bones. i'm worn out trying to hold it in. i can't do it any longer! {jeremiah 20:9}
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So, after 10 long years, the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam has reopened – and what a wondrous sight it must be. Rembrandt's The Night Watch is still in pride of place but now a whole new gallery has been devoted to his young life, too, with glass and silver by makers of his acquaintance, and a portrait of his friend Jan Lievens of Constantijn Huygens, patron of the arts – the better that visitors might get a sense of the world in which the master was working.
I long to visit, and no doubt you feel the same. In the meantime, though, or perhaps as a primer ahead of a trip, why not try the marvellous – the utterly fantastic – new graphic biography of Rembrandt by the Dutch cartoonist Typex (the pseudonym of Raymond Koot). Commissioned by the Rijksmuseum, Rembrandt is published in the UK by SelfMadeHero, and it's a great fit for them, slipping in neatly among their graphic lives of, among others, Kiki de Montparnasse, Hunter S Thompson and Johnny Cash.
Rembrandt was born in Leiden in 1606, and he led a rackety kind of life, mostly as a result of his own compulsive spending. His wife, Saskia, lost three children early on, and died herself in 1642, a year after she had their son, Titus. After this, Rembrandt fell first for his baby's nurse, Geertje Dircx, and then for a servant, Hendrickje Stoffels, at which point Geertje took him to court for breach of promise, on the grounds that he had promised to marry her. Rembrandt retaliated by accusing her of pawning some of Saskia's jewellery, and later got her sent to a house of correction. Afterwards, he and Hendrickje lived happily together, though he couldn't afford to marry her; Saskia's will dictated that his share of her family fortune would be lost if he were ever to remarry. In 1656 he was forced to apply for bankruptcy, and his collection of paintings were sold off for a pittance. The story goes that he was so hard up he even sold Saskia's grave. Nevertheless, he continued to shop, even trying to buy himself a Holbein, as you do. He died in 1669.
Typex covers all this ground, but episodically; like any good biographer, he understands that his subject's life turned on certain moments, and he has made these his focus. The atmosphere of the book is wonderful, Typex having captured both Rembrandt's vast appetites and the puritanism of the day – the one, you sense, endlessly feeding the other. The drawings are fantastic: they teem with life (and, sometimes, with rats). Typex, like Rembrandt, is good at faces, and the doughier the better; almost everyone in this book looks like a potato. It feels outrageous to write it but I think Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn would have adored this book. He would have admired its draughtsmanship and its wit and – given how many times he painted himself – he would have loved the fact that he is its star, warts and all.


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Dr. Jungle's Animal Speak
Dr. Jungle's Animal Speak
Class Pet Showcase: Guinea Pig
Posted: 23 Aug 2011 12:13 PM PDT
Guinea Pigs are popular pets because they pack lots of personality into a small package. They love attention, and their sounds and actions are quite entertaining! These qualities have led many teachers to consider a guinea pig as a classroom pet.
If you're thinking about getting a guinea pig for your classroom, it's important to realize that they are high-maintenance animals. They can't be left in a small cage day in and day out. They need plenty of space to run around and lots of human interaction every single day. They're also notoriously messy, so you'll need to set aside time each day for cleaning up after them. If a child in your class turns out to be allergic to guinea pigs, you may have to make special accommodations or remove the guinea pig from the classroom. Even so, for many teachers, the benefits of a guinea pig as a class pet far exceed the disadvantages.
Children love guinea pigs because they are so active and fun-loving. However, guinea pigs are more appropriate for older children than younger ones. Small children may be too rough with them or accidentally drop and injure them. These creatures are best suited to children aged 10 and up, but they can work for younger age groups with close adult supervision.
Having a guinea pig in the classroom provides lots of educational opportunities. It's great for teaching kids about responsibility, as you can assign a different child to clean the cage or feed the pet each day. And since a guinea pig's favorite meal consists of fresh fruits and vegetables, it's great for encouraging healthy eating. Special education teachers have also found that children with autism or other special needs can benefit greatly from interacting with guinea pigs.
Guinea pigs need a large cage with a solid floor. They also need a thick layer of bedding, which may consist of aspen shavings or manufactured bedding. Their diet should consist primarily of fresh timothy, but they also need a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables each day. Toys should be provided to keep them busy during class. Wooden bird toys and cat balls with bells in them are good choices. The cage should be thoroughly cleaned every day.
For a dedicated, animal-loving teacher, a guinea pig can be a fabulous class pet. For your care and attention, you will be rewarded with ample learning opportunities and lots of smiles from your students. The most important things to remember are to provide daily floor time for the guinea pig, keep the cage clean, and provide for its care on the weekends (either by taking it home or allowing students to keep it over the weekend). And don't forget the fresh fruits and veggies!
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The United States are discussing a bid to stage the 2023 Rugby World Cup which could involve Canada co-hosting, according to the chief executive of USA Rugby, Nigel Melville.
The former England captain Melville said that the US had been asked to bid to host the sport's biggest competition for the first time, but did not say by whom.
"We were asked during the World Cup whether we would be prepared to bid for 2023. I know it seems like a very long way away for us all but we have to start those processes now so we are having a discussion about that," Melville said.
"Also Canada are interested in some sort of joint bid … could we do it together as north America? There would be opportunities in Toronto and Vancouver, and obviously bringing the tournament to north America would be a tremendous boost for us all."
The US have appeared in six of the seven World Cups, including the recently concluded tournament in New Zealand, where they beat Russia but failed to advance from their pool.
Russia have already said they will bid to host the 2023 tournament and Melville said that he believed the US might be more successful in winning the right to stage the 2027 tournament.
"Discussions are taking place and I get the feel that if we bid for 2023 we might not get it but in 2027 we might, but I don't think we will get 27 if we don't bid in 23.
"I think we have to start putting the wheels in motion now to bid for the World Cup; that way we can certainly put ourselves on the map as serious contenders."
The World Cup will be hosted by England in 2015 and then Japan in 2019, the first time the tournament will be staged outside either Europe or the southern hemisphere.
Melville said a bid represented an opportunity to drive interest in the sport in America where rugby struggles for attention behind American Football, baseball, basketball and ice hockey.
"It is something we should be looking at. You need to look strategically at where we want rugby to be – would we be able to cope with it, have we got the infrastructure, have we got the stadia and the big question would be could we fill the stadiums?"
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Memorial Day was yesterday. Everyone was posting BBQ photos, pool party and having a great time overall photos. While it is nice to have a long weekend and get a break from some things in life, I was surprised when I asked a few friends what they thought of Memorial Day. I was a bit shocked that a lot of people thought Memorial Day was just a day to celebrate the end of the school year with one last long weekend before summer vacation started. A few had no idea it even had anything to do with military.
Memorial Day is a bit more special to me then some people I know. Being that I was born and raised in an all Army household. My mom and dad were both in the Army and when my mom got out, my dad was in it until I was a teenager. I got to travel the world and experience a lifetime worth of cultures and memories at such a young age. I appreciate my parents for giving me that opportunity to see the world because of the careers they chose.
When I was seven years old, we moved to Germany because of talk that the United States may be going to war. So my family, along with many others were shipped overseas. Not much later, the war broke out. We watched as all my friends dads and moms were packing up to be sent over to Saudi Arabia to fight in the Gulf War in the early 1990's. My dad was on the list to be shipped to war. It was hard to understand that I may not see my father ever again. The thought of my dad going to fight, shoot, and kill people and then possibly getting killed himself had our family crying so many nights.
My dad was a very important person in his group. He held certain codes and paperwork needed for war. Thus, we knew there was no way he could get out of it. He had to leave us and go. I'll never forget crying with my friends at school who had their parents already sent away to the Gulf. Being a child is hard during a time like that. I couldn't even imagine what my mother was feeling in her heart and stomach. I knew she was heart broken and so sad.
A few days before he was supposed to be on the plane and shipped off to war, he was suffering a lot of pain in his back. He went to the hospital to be checked out. It turned out he needed surgery and needed it right away. I remember so vividly visiting him after school each day after the operation. He was in so much pain. But that surgery saved his life. In many more ways than one. If it had not been for his surgery, he would have gone to war and I have no idea if he would have come back home to us.
My mom said that the officers got all the paperwork they needed from our house that he was supposed to take with him. They even tried to convince the hospital to let him be released because they needed him. My dad couldn't walk for months after his surgery so there was no way he could be out there fighting people.
My dad was lucky. However, some of my friend's were not. They lost their parents or other relatives in that war. It was a very sad time for everyone. I remember so many of my friends were absent from school and everyone seemed to know why but didn't talk about it. It finally calmed down after a while and life went back to normal. All of us kids were playing and having a great time as if nothing happened.
It wasn't that we were all those years sad and crying. Life went on like usual but when you would hear of someone not returning home, it was the worst feeling. It was also a bit confusing as a child as well. Why was there so much hate in the world that we had to fight and kill each other? My friends and I didn't understand. Now that I'm older, Memorial Day means so much more to me then buying beer and having a BBQ or getting 30% off a big screen tv. It means so much more. It's not a happy day. It's a day that I reflect back on the sadness of ones who lost their lives to protect this country and gave their all. It's a day to honor their memories and value life.
I appreciate everything my father did to sacrifice for myself, my family, my freedom. Even though we have our moments, my dad is a hero to me. He gave his all for 22 years to help protect our freedom. I'm so blessed everyday that he made it out of the Army alive and am proud to call him my solider, my father, my hero.
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LONDON — This year has been a battle of operatic bicentennials. In May, Wagner turned 200. Verdi did the same last week.
The result has been even more performances than usual of these two titans' works, with companies around the world scrambling to mount an inspiring new "Parsifal" or a gripping "Rigoletto."
It speaks to the talent and ambition of Stefan Herheim, one of opera's most searching, inventive directors, that even given the stiff anniversary competition, two of the year's hottest new productions have been his: one Wagner and one Verdi.
In August, he mounted a widely acclaimed version of Wagner's "Meistersinger von Nürnberg" at the Salzburg Festival. And on Thursday evening, Mr. Herheim, 43, made his highly anticipated British debut with Verdi's sprawling "Vêpres Siciliennes," the first time this French rarity had been staged at the Royal Opera House here.
Conducted by the Royal's music director, Antonio Pappano, who has spent more than a decade making the house a Verdi stronghold, the performance carried the promise that it would boost Mr. Herheim's career beyond the Continental companies where he has made his reputation. "Vêpres" will be broadcast in movie theaters worldwide on Nov. 4, and that Salzburg "Meistersinger" is scheduled to arrive at the Metropolitan Opera in a few seasons.
All the more disappointing, then, that his "Vêpres" pales in comparison with so much of his dazzling body of work. This Norwegian director is known for his deep, nearly archaeological layerings of narratives in any opera he is directing. But this new production explores several of the preoccupations he has memorably examined elsewhere — from the coexistence of past and present to the blurriness of the line between illusion and reality — and renders them clichéd and dull.
For his overarching concept, he has turned to the oldest trick in the book: the theater within the theater. "Vêpres," which Verdi wrote for the Paris Opéra in 1855, tells the quasi-historical story of a Sicilian uprising against French occupation in 13th-century Palermo. Mr. Herheim has relocated his staging to the mid-19th-century Opéra itself, casting the Sicilians as the restive performers and the French as their audience.
Regular operagoers will recognize both these techniques — updating the action to the time of a work's composition and setting a production on a "meta" stage — as directorial standbys, but the translation is effective at first. The curtain rises on a clutch of ballerinas posed stretching on the floor of a rehearsal room at the Opéra, as in a Degas painting. A man in black sits off to the side, smoking and reading a newspaper.
The music suddenly turns lyrical, and the dancers come to life, with the man — who turns out to be Procida, the opera's Sicilian rebel leader — acting as ballet master. Mr. Herheim, a former cellist, is characteristically responsive to the score as the dancers swiftly sketch the opera's back story: Monfort, a French leader, rapes a Sicilian woman, who gives birth to a son, Henri. She raises Henri to hate her attacker, without ever telling him that Monfort is his father. (This secret causes predictably agonizing complications later on.)
Then Philipp Fürhofer's wondrous set begins to move. Mirrored walls rotate, converge and separate and, at times, seem to dissolve entirely, shifting the scene from the rehearsal room to a cross-section of the Opéra's auditorium, lined with parterre boxes filled with French soldiers.
Things remain largely the same for the next few hours: the dilating walls, the soldiers in boxes, the occasional ballerina. There is a sense, rare in Mr. Herheim's ceaselessly changeable work, of visual, temperamental and conceptual repetitiveness.
The result is that we get the point — that a theater, like this opera's plot, is a place where the public and the private, the political and the personal, collide — and we get it again and again. If the bright lights being shined in the real-life audience's faces as a French flag is burned at the end is meant somehow to implicate us, it's unclear how or why, and it's a hackneyed move, besides.
Mr. Herheim is more persuasive in the details: his reimaginings of characters we thought we knew. His Monfort (the rich-voiced baritone Michael Volle, who sang Hans Sachs in his "Meistersinger") is not a mustache-twirling villain, but a sad, lonely aristocrat — not far from Prince Fabrizio in "The Leopard, " Lampedusa's novel of 19th-century Sicily — seeking a connection with a son who knows him only as a hated political opponent.
Procida (the resonant bass-baritone Erwin Schrott, who sings and acts with gusto) is no stirring revolutionary, but an obsessive, slightly sinister dandy. All of the members of the work's central quartet seem isolated, lost in their fantasies.
But these stimulating ideas weren't given to a cast fully capable of realizing them. This month, the volatile soprano Marina Poplavskaya, in the role of Hélène, a noblewoman and Sicilian partisan in love with Henri, announced she was ill and unable to sing the first three performances. Jumping in was Lianna Haroutounian, who also saved the Verdian day at the Royal in May, replacing Anja Harteros in "Don Carlo."
Ms. Haroutounian deserves admiration for taking on a difficult part, but at Thursday's opening, she seemed still to be tentatively finding her way in a staging clearly conceived with Ms. Poplavskaya's febrile charisma in mind. (This is a Hélène who carries around her executed brother's decapitated head like Salome with John the Baptist.) She had some fearless high notes, invariably loud, but struggled to project in lower registers, and she was pushed past her limits by the coloratura in Hélène's boléro "Merci, jeunes amis."
The tenor Bryan Hymel, as Henri, sounded stronger, his voice compact and secure. But he couldn't sustain the tension Mr. Herheim seemed to want to foster between the character and his father.
That's too bad, because Mr. Volle was a haunted, humane presence as Monfort; alongside a more subtle tenor, their duets might well have ached with melancholy. As it was, any mood the production had was due to the set, not to the acting, as when the curtain rose for Act IV on a shadowy, mist-choked backstage area, brooding and grand.
A replacement soprano and bland tenor were not the production's only stumbling blocks. In June, the choreographer Johan Kobborg pulled out of the production, citing artistic differences with Mr. Herheim, and took the Royal Ballet with him. (They were replaced by a freelance troupe and dances staged by Andre de Jong.)
While the nature of the choreographic disagreement was not publicly revealed, it may illustrate the strains that are bound to surface when an avant-garde artist meets, and tries to adapt his style to, a mainstream institution. But if Mr. Herheim feels the need to simplify to become intelligible or acceptable at the Royal, he's mistaken.
Some of his stagings — a glittery version of Dvorak's "Rusalka" comes to mind — play radically with their source material, but end up more evocative for it. His seminal 2008 staging of Wagner's "Parsifal" was potent because of, not in spite of, the many layers of its meanings. He showed the inner workings of a stage and dabbled in meta theater in a witty production of Handel's "Xerxes" that was more conceptually nimble than this "Vêpres."
While the straightforwardness of this production may be intended to make Mr. Herheim's work more palatable to a new audience, it can't equal the unforgettable power of the director at his complex best.


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The critic A. D. Lang said of Claudio that "he behaves as a hateful young cub throughout". Evaluate the validity of this reading of Claudio, taking contexts in account. How do you interpret his character? 'The figure of a lamb the feats of a lion' is Claudio described by the messenger in Act I Scene I, being young is a key defence for why he provokes hate in the audience. He is not yet experienced in life as those older than he is. A lamb is young and a lion ferocious, if you combine them they are the dispositions of a 'young cub'. However the messenger is referring to Claudio at war whereas A. D. Lang refers to him being this way throughout. A. D. Lang also calls him as 'hateful'. Hateful in this sense does not mean Claudio is full of hate but he provokes hate in the audience. The first thing Claudio asks Benedick is if he noticed 'the daughter of Signior Leoanto?' this is a very respectable way to refer to Hero and appropriate because in context, a woman was her father's property until she was married. However, it could be looked upon in a different way Claudio might be concerned with position and her fathers' status rather than Hero. Although in context the upper class did marry upper classes and they were concerned with wealth and status and this was acceptable. Claudio did not have to get to know Hero; people in those days did get married without knowing each other. ...read more.
He does not blame Don Pedro and does not get angry with him. However, he says 'for beauty is a witch' which leads 'faith' and changes it to passion. This suggests he is blaming Hero for being beautiful, he shows no anger towards Don Pedro who is his friend but Hero who is a total strange he implies is to blame. This is a very unfair thing to do and I disliked him for doing this but at the same time I do feel sympathetic towards him. He may not have been after Hero's money but he knew status was important and therefore says 'Farewell, therefore. Hero!' Telling Benedick 'I wish him joy of her'. Clearly, Claudio chooses his obedience to Don Pedro over his love for Hero. Claudio remains polite and nearly silent even though he is upset. However, when Claudio learns the truth he is silenced into shock that he doesn't even think to apologise to Don Pedro. He is very eager to get married Hero or very eager to inherit the wealth. I think he genuinely he wants to be with Hero and although wealth does matter Hero is more important to him. Claudio comes across are as a very nice character in Act II scene II he plays a significant part in the tricking of Benedick. Claudio is deceiving Benedick but for his benefit and he's not at all 'hateful' but caring. Benedick also is shown to be considerate and caring, as is Don Pedro who not only helps Claudio in the affairs of love but now also helps Benedick. ...read more.
However, it is conventional for Claudio to needed to love a woman that is beautiful, pure and wealthy and because he thought she was not he couldn't love her. In front of Leoanto Claudio is wordless because he realises that Leoanto was right. He ruined Hero's life and in his mind he thinks he has killed her. Claudio is prepared to take whatever punishment Leoanto presents him. Claudio performs all the actions of mourning Hero, paying a choir to sing a mournful chant at her tomb and also publishes her innocence. However, Leoanto also wants Claudio to marry his niece, who in reality is Leoanto's daughter, Claudio is instantly prepared to. However if he were truly in love, he would not be able to marry someone else but it could be argued that he had to because he owed it to Leoanto. By disgracing Hero she not only lost her honor but it killed her, in a symbolic sense, Hero does not died, although she is pure, Claudio's damning accusation has permanently besmirched her name. Moreover, this loss of honor poisoned Hero's whole family. When Claudio sees Hero, he is shocked and in disbelief, 'Another, Hero!' the way this is delivered could alter your opinion on weather he is happily shocked or disappointed. In the Branagh version he seems to be happily shocked and immediately takes her in his arms, it gives the impression that he truly loves her and I think because the genre is comedy it is delivered in a happy way. Even though it is a comedy drama it has serious situation but it remains lighthearted and has a happy ending. AS English Literature P25317 - 1 - ...read more.
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The weekend's storm left more snow in the mountains and a half-inch of rain in the foothills, the National Weather Service reported.
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There is a 20% chance of rain this morning, but temperatures are expected to rise to the mid-70s to mid-80s as the week wears on, said Jim Dudley, a meteorologist at the National Weather Service in Hanford.
Sunday's storm dropped one- third of an inch of rain in the Lemoore area, causing flooding along Highway 198, Dudley said.
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Talladega Tales: Waltrip And Marlin Look Back
NASHVILLE – They were fast times and fun times, and last week Darrell Waltrip and Sterling Marlin shared some of their favorite Talladega memories at a media luncheon to promote the May 7 race.
"Talladega Superspeedway is an animal unto itself," Waltrip said.
"The first time I rolled onto the track and looked down that giant straightaway that seemed to stretch on forever, I realized this was going to be a lot different from the little (Nashville) Fairgrounds track I was used to."
Waltrip, who retired from the Cup Series after the 2000 season and shifted gears to Fox Sports broadcasting, won four races at Talladega. At least that's what the record book says.
"I really won five," Waltrip said. "I won one relief-driving for Donnie Allison. I had dropped out of the race earlier and was on my way out of the track when someone ran up and said Donnie had gotten sick in the car and they wanted me to take over."
Waltrip chuckled at the memory:
"Man, the inside of that car was a mess. I thought I was going to get sick myself. But the car was fast, and before long I had it out front and went to win the race. I was behind the wheel when the checkered flag waved, so as far as I'm concerned that made me the winning driver, no matter who they put in the record book."
Another amusing memory:
"My first trip to Talladega was in '71 and I was driving an old Mercury with a set of used tires still on it from a previous race," Waltrip said.
"For some reason, the new tires Goodyear brought to the track that weekend weren't as fast as the old tires already on my car. Before I knew it I was in the lead — a rookie, leading his first race at mighty Talladega.
"Harry Hyde was my crew chief and he radioed and told me to hold her wide open. The old motor eventually blew, and I ended up 'way back in the field. But it sure was fun while it lasted. I made $650 for the finish."
Marlin also shared one of favorite Talladega stories. The Columbia resident, who started
racing in his teens, had won three track championships at Nashville's Fairgrounds Speedway when he and his father Coo Coo decided it was time to give Talladega a try.
"We knew my mom would hit the ceiling," said Marlin, grinning. "It was one thing for me to race on the short track at Nashville, but it was something else entirely for me to race on the biggest, fastest, most dangerous track in NASCAR.
"Daddy and I didn't know how to break the news to her, so that night when we sat down for supper he said, 'Pass the potatoes Sterling's racing at Talladega.' It took a minute for it to sink in for my mom. Then, of course, she hit the ceiling."
Marlin won two races at Talladega during a career that also included two Daytona 500 victories. After retiring from the Cup series in 2010, Marlin returned to Daytona in February to receive the 25th annual Living Legends of Auto Racing Award.
Although he is retired from the big leagues, Marlin, 59, continues to race at Fairgrounds Speedway where he got his start decades ago. He won a race last year, and plans to run a full schedule this season in the track's Pro Late Model Series.
"I still get a kick out of it," Marlin said. "Whether its Nashville, Daytona or Talladega, I still enjoy being on a racetrack."
The Charlie Daniels Band will perform a concert on Saturday night prior to the Sunday race. A complete schedule of events, along with ticket info, is posted on the Talladega Superspeedway website.
"For drivers, Talladega is nerve-wracking," Waltrip said. "But for the fans in the stands and those watching on TV, it's the most thrilling track on the circuit. When I see those big packs of cars running three- and four-wide at over 200 miles per hour, I'm kinda glad I've gone from driving to watching."No Comment


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Now THIS is dedication:
"When on a road trip, picnic or camping I pack up all of my organic waste to dispose of properly at home.
I like to ensure that my food waste gets into the compost! "
Sarah is a true #green believer & achiever.
Thank you Sarah for sending us your #RandomActOfGreen – all the way from #Vancouver!


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Online Advertising - Website Budget - Coding - Web Pages
Business Blog Web Design Mistakes
With more companies adopting blogs, we're starting to see what works and what doesn't work from a design perspective. As a cue from Jakob Nielsen's article on the topic, here are thing problems I often find. Bad headlines. They're frustrating. Some bloggers like to get creative. but creativity can affect search engine keyword opportunities.
The important thing is that readers have a hint of what the post is about. Links. Readers like to know where links take them and most of us rely on the status bar, but sometimes that doesn't help. Some experts say to use "click here" to help those who are newer to the Web and others say that's wrong, wrong, wrong. It just depends on the content.
When linking, try to pick the best words that give readers an idea of what to expect. Calendars as the only way to navigate a blog and impossible to find archives or older entries are big problems. I almost always resort to search when I want to find postings no longer on the home page. Unfortunately, some blogs don't have search. That's why I put "archive" links in my sidebar in both meryl's notes and meryl's notes features. As my site goes through redesign, I'm making sure the archives are accessible especially in the features section. I found some old entries from 2001 that are still relevant today. Bloggers must be regular. No bathroom jokes here, please. :) When a blog looks abandoned for a month.
your audience is gone. They'll take you off their feed reader and blogroll. If you plan not to do it again or take a long sabbatical. prepare to start over again when you return. Keep the boss in mind even if your the head honcho. Always blog with a boss in mind. Will your boss (current and future) be offended by your posting? Not only do people get fired for their blogs, but also they could cost job offers. It wouldn't surprise me if managers are Googling applicants while going through the interview process. Junky URLs. Nielsen says having a typepad.
com or blogspot.com equates to having a yahoo.com or aol.com email address. Some of the bigwigs use Blogspot or Typepad URLs. Guess what? I never remember their URLs. I have to rely on Google. So this makes sense, BUT I wouldn't call it unprofessional. Business blogging has many benefits and problems. Companies tread carefully when entering this new world.
It's wise to have policies on the approval process and what can and can't be said. Like anything else in a business, blogs need to be evaluated to determine whether or not they fit the business' model.
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Al Diaz is coming to Cherokee Gallery
Al Diaz and Jean Michel Basquiat collaborated on the creation of the enigmatic graffiti tag "SAMO©", pronounced "same oh" as in "same 'ol shit" or "same 'ol thing." It was a blasé expression of boredom in reaction to the repeated patterns of daily activity offered by modern life. Diaz and Basquiat worked to build the SAMO© concept by writing short cryptic slogans on the streets of New York City from 1977 to early 1980 tagged with the name SAMO©. According to Diaz, "SAMO© was never intended to be a person." It was meant to be a brand or place holder for the empty promises presented by religion and consumer culture. Basquiat took over the SAMO© identity for a while as his art world alter ego, but Diaz says it was never intended to be that and he presents an alternative viewpoint of what the enigmatic SAMO© actually was.


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Tallinn is the capital city of Estonia and an ideal holiday destination if you want to combine the comforts of modern world,
versatile nightlife and luxurious adventures with rich cultural scene, historic settings and making the most of you travel.
The vast majority of travelers come to Estonia through Tallinn, the capital city, either by plane, train,
bus or driving, making it the most international city in Estonia. With half a million citizens, Tallinn is hardly a
world metropolis. However: short distances and low traffic are advantages to cherish. Whether you have only
few hours or few days, you get to experience a lot. Medieval Tallinn Old Town, one of the best preserved
Hanseatic town centres in the world, is just a short walk away from the city business centre with its skyscrapers,
modern hotels, luxurious restaurants and shopping malls.
Officially, there are a bit less than 500 000 people living in Tallinn, most of whom are Estonians.
Russians (about a third) are the biggest national minority, followed by Belorussians, Ukrainians and Finns
making a total of 6% when combined. Estonian and Russian are the most common languages, though you
won't have any trouble with English (especially in the service sector) and German and Finnish are quite widely
spoken, too.Geographically, Tallinn is situated in the northern coast of Estonia, on the banks of the Gulf of Finland.
It is the closest capital city to capitals of Finland (Helsinki, 80km); Latvia (Riga, 315km) and Sweden (Stockholm, 380km).
Length of the coastline is about 50km and renovated beach promenade close to city centre, running by the
Pirita bay, is a popular place among morning runners, walkers and cyclists.Local population density is quite low – only
about 2551 people per square kilometre. It is about 5 times lower than London and 2 times lower than Moscow.
Biggest district is Lasnamägi with it's 100 000 people, while city centre (Kesklinn) has about 35 000 people living there.
Public transportation system is quite good and operates from around 5:30 in the morning until the midnight.
During midnight hours, you can take advantage of the short distances and walk or take a taxi.
More information about travel around in Estonia.
More information from VisitEstonia.com home page.


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What is the Best Treatment for Tear Troughs?
What is the Best Treatment for Tear Troughs?
When dealing with the tear trough area, a few factors must be taken into consideration: (1) skin thickness, (2) skin color, (3) bone structure, and (4) the presence or absence of fat pockets. If there is no presence of bulging fat pockets in the general area, Dr. Amiya Prasad opts for a dermal filler, such as Restylane, and platelet-rich plasma (PRP), in order to improve volume and skin quality.
Can Eye Bags be Removed without Surgery?
Can Eye Bags be Removed without Surgery?
Eye bags are essentially fat around the eyes that have become saggy and displaced. Though there are a number of eye creams and cosmetic treatments and facials that claim to get rid of eye bags, they don't work on the internal fat pockets. Blepharoplasty is required to remove and reduce the fat pockets that cause puffy eye bags.
Why do My Eyes Look So Tired? Should I See an Eye Surgeon or a Plastic Surgeon?
Why do My Eyes Look So Tired? Should I See an Eye Surgeon or a Plastic Surgeon?
As an Oculofacial plastic surgeon with over 20 years of experience, Dr. Amiya Prasad has seen to many corrective surgery cases, and has noted that eyes can look tired because of droopy eyelids and puffy under eye bags. He emphasizes the fact that eye surgery, if done poorly, has a serious effect on the function and health of the eyes, and thus it is vital that patients meet with a very experienced surgeon who specializes in that particular field. It is easy to be won over by notable terms like "Board Certified"; however, this term alone is not indicative of any specialized training or expertise in the area. Dr. Prasad recommends that patients do thorough research first before undergoing any kind of surgery.
How are Upper and Lower Eyelid Surgery Performed?
How are Upper and Lower Eyelid Surgery Performed?
Oculofacial plastic surgeon Dr. Amiya Prasad performs blepharoplasty with the use of his intravenous LITE™ IV sedation method—a technique that places patients in a relaxed, but still conscious state. This type of sedation method has been proven to allow patients to recover from surgery much quicker than they would had they been placed under general anesthesia.
During an upper eyelid blepharoplasty procedure, problems with the eyelid crease and extra skin on the eyelid are addressed. Other cases may also call for fat sculpting around the eye area as well. A lower eyelid blepharoplasty procedure addresses the problem of eye bags, and can be done from a transcutaneous (outside) or transconjunctival (inside) approach. Be sure to seek out a surgeon with superior eyelid surgery skills, as poorly done eye surgery can lead to other complications.
What are the Risks of Eyelid Surgery?
What are the Risks of Eyelid Surgery?
The risks of eyelid surgery can include the following: (1) bleeding, (2) infection, (3) drooping of the upper eyelids after surgery, (4) skin shortage that prevents full eyelid closure, (5) unwanted scarring, (6) lower eyelid retraction, (7) ectropion, (8) dry eyes and, (9) corneal ulceration. Be sure to have a complete medical and physical evaluation of your eyes before undergoing surgery, to prevent the risk of developing complications. A proper examination should include a proper diagnosis of any existing eye issues, such as ptosis or lacrimal gland prolapse.
How are Eyelid Surgery Scars Minimized?
How are Eyelid Surgery Scars Minimized?
Post-surgery scars can be avoided with (1) detailed planning, (2) minimally traumatic surgery and, (3) immediate post-operative care.
Dr. Amiya Prasad prefers the transconjunctival approach when performing a lower blepharoplasty, as it is less traumatic and leaves no external incisions on the skin. For upper blepharoplasty, Dr. Prasad employs his artistic eye when planning where to place the incisions in such a way that will be barely visible, even when the eyes are closed. After surgery, Dr. Prasad employs a suturing technique and administers platelet-rich plasma (PRP), in order to accelerate the healing process. This combination, along with proper home aftercare, has helped patients recover quicker with less scarring.
How is Transconjunctival Blepharoplasty Different from Other Types of Lower Eyelid Surgery?
How is Transconjunctival Blepharoplasty Different from Other Types of Lower Eyelid Surgery?
A transconjunctival blepharoplasty is an eye procedure that addresses the problem of puffy-looking eyes from an entry point on the inside of the eyelid. This is often Dr. Amiya Prasad's procedure of choice, as it does not leave any external scars and also preserves the delicate muscles and ligaments that provide support and function for the lower eyelid. A transconjunctival blepharoplasty may be combined with other treatments like microfractional CO2 laser treatments and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) to treat under eye wrinkles and dark circles.
Are the Results of Eyelid Surgery Permanent?
Are the Results of Eyelid Surgery Permanent?
The effects of eyelid surgery can last between 5-10 years, given the following circumstances: (1) the patient's age at the time of the surgery, (2) the patient's overall health, and (3) the state of the patient's skin. Oculofacial plastic surgeon Dr. Amiya Prasad makes it a point to manage his patient's expectations by helping them gain an understanding of how our faces age over the years and how this can affect the results of surgery.
How Do I Prepare Before Eyelid Surgery?
How Do I Prepare Before Eyelid Surgery?
When preparing for eyelid surgery, it is important to disclose the following information to your surgeon: (1) your overall health status and whether you have any prevailing conditions or ailments, (2) if you are taking any prescription medicine or supplements, and (3) if you have or had any eye ailments such as dry eyes or blepharitis. It is vital to address these conditions first before undergoing surgery in order to prevent any complications during surgery. Keep in mind that the more thorough you are about your medical history, the more favorable it will be for both you and your surgeon.
What are the Potential Eyelid Surgery Complications?
What are the Potential Eyelid Surgery Complications?
Some common complications patients may experience are the following: (1) droopy upper eyelids, (2) skin shortage that hinders the eye from closing properly, (3) lower eyelid scleral show, (4) lower eyelid retraction, and (5) ectropion. In order to steer clear of complications like these, pursue the services of a surgeon who concentrates on this type of eye surgery, as you can be assured that he will have a deeper and more extensive level of training and specialization in the field. Pursue a surgeon who will also be committed to understanding your own aesthetic goals, as well as the kind of results you hope to see.
Which Doctor is Best for Eyelid Surgery?
Which Doctor is Best for Eyelid Surgery?
Doing research is the best way to find yourself the right doctor for your case. Because eye surgery is a very complex practice, it most definitely necessitates skills and knowledge that most general surgeons simply do not possess; thus it is essential to look for a specialist with the proper training background and area of expertise. The amount of experience a doctor has is another important value to take into consideration. As a cosmetic Oculofacial plastic surgeon with over 20 years of experience, Dr. Amiya Prasad makes it a priority to educate patients about eyelid surgery so they can make more informed decisions.
My Eyelids were Pulled Down after Eyelid Surgery. What Should I Do?
My Eyelids were Pulled Down after Eyelid Surgery. What Should I Do?
"Pulled down" eyes—also called "rounding", "scleral show" or lower eyelid retraction—commonly happens in certain patients after a blepharoplasty procedure and is triggered by tissue loss, leading to poor support of the lower eyelids. Specialized revision surgery can be performed to fix this type of problem. The surgeon will inspect the anatomical relationship of the patient's eyes, and then establish an ideal position for the eyelids. Keep in mind that before corrective surgery can be performed, proper eye lubrication must be maintained at all times, especially on the exposed areas. This will keep infection and irritation at bay and will not complicate the surgery.
My Under Eye Bags Don't Go Away No Matter How Much I Sleep. Why?
My Under Eye Bags Don't Go Away No Matter How Much I Sleep. Why?
Under eye bags are not directly influenced by sleep patterns. Rather, they are triggered by something called "lower eyelid fat prolapse", which is when the fat around the eyes is displaced, making the eyes look extra tired. Most people turn to eye creams with the hope of getting rid of their eye bags, however, these creams can only improve the exterior quality of the skin around the eyes and do not address the root cause of the problem which is fat prolapse.
What Type of Anesthesia is Best for Eyelid Surgery?
What Type of Anesthesia is Best for Eyelid Surgery?
Practicing Oculofacial plastic surgeon Dr. Amiya Prasad chooses to use his own method of sedation for surgical procedures—LITE™ anesthesia. LITE™ anesthesia stands for "local", "intravenous", "tumescent/twilight" with "ease of recovery". This type of sedation method places the patient in a tranquil state, while still being conscious during the procedure. In Dr. Prasad's experience, this technique is less taxing on the body, as opposed to general anesthesia wherein the patient is completely unconscious and placed on a ventilator.
I have Dark Skin. Is Upper Eyelid Surgery Safe for Me? I Don't want Keloids.
I have Dark Skin. Is Upper Eyelid Surgery Safe for Me? I Don't want Keloids.
The formation of keloids in darker skinned individuals can be avoided if extra precaution and care are given. In his article, "Ethnic Considerations in Eyelid Surgery", Dr. Amiya Prasad says that a good understanding of the skin type, facial anatomy and optimal placement of incisions on darker skinned people can help prevent the formation of keloids. Thus, it is advisable to seek out a surgeon with significant familiarity in treating darker skinned people and allots the needed time to fully evaluate and understand a patient's case.
When can I Go Back to Work after Eyelid Surgery?
When can I Go Back to Work after Eyelid Surgery?
Because downtime after surgery is often viewed as an inconvenience, Dr. Amiya Prasad established his own system of treatment that helps patients recover faster, with less downtime. It starts in his Joint Commission-accredited operating facilities, wherein he performs all surgeries with the assistance of an efficient team of nurses who he works with consistently. Years of experience have shown that the convenience of working in your own private facilities with a team you're familiar with makes surgical procedures run faster and smoother. When surgery is done, immediate one-on-one aftercare is given, which also plays an important role in helping patients recuperate faster. Patients are usually able to return to work within one week.
Is Eyelid Surgery Safe if I have Dry Eyes?
Is Eyelid Surgery Safe if I have Dry Eyes?
As an Oculofacial plastic surgeon, Dr. Amiya Prasad repeatedly comes across dry eye cases and has successfully performed eyelid surgery on many severe dry eye cases, and even on patients with Sjogrens Syndrome, rheumatoid arthritis and thyroid eye disease. Before having eye surgery, patients are evaluated and examined in order to determine the best position for the lower eyelid, which will better facilitate the proper lubrication of the eyes.
What's the Best Cream for Under Eye Bags?
What's the Best Cream for Under Eye Bags?
Creams cannot resolve the issue of under eye bags, because the root of the cause—lower eyelid fat prolapse—is not being addressed. The best that eye creams can do is improve the skin's quality, texture and color. In order to address eye bags, surgery is needed to sculpt and reposition the displaced fat layer under the skin.
Can Surgery Remove Wrinkles Around the Eyes?
Can Surgery Remove Wrinkles Around the Eyes?
Blepharoplasty only addresses eye wrinkles that are part of the extra skin being removed during the procedure. Otherwise, blepharoplasty can do little to remove wrinkles. There are other options that patients can look into, depending on the type of wrinkles they have.
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and microfractional CO2 lasers can address static wrinkles, which are wrinkles that are seen on the face even without muscle activity. Botox® and Dysport, on the other hand, can address dynamic wrinkles, which are wrinkles that are caused by facial expressions such as smiling or frowning.
What's Best for Under Eye Wrinkles: Lasers, Radio Frequency, or Surgery?
What's Best for Under Eye Wrinkles: Lasers, Radio Frequency, or Surgery?
Increasing the amount of collagen under the skin is the best way to treat under eye wrinkles, and most of the time, patients achieve this by undergoing thermal stimulation of the under eye skin. It is important to remember that under eye skin is especially thin and sensitive compared to the rest of the skin on your body. It is therefore essential for your attending surgeon to adjust and customize his approach to heat treatment to suit the individual.
In his practice, Dr. Amiya Prasad uses the microfractional CO2 laser on light-skinned patients, and Pellevé radiofrequency treatment on darker skinned patients. Dr. Prasad also administers platelet-rich plasma (PRP) alongside the treatment to further help boost the collagen formation.
What is Eyelid Surgery Recovery Like When Performed by Oculofacial Plastic Surgeon Dr. Amiya Prasad
What is Eyelid Surgery Recovery Like When Performed by Oculofacial Plastic Surgeon Dr. Amiya Prasad
The rate of success of ptosis surgery is determined by the following:
(1) The type of surgery
(2) If other surgeries are performed alongside it
(3) The type of anesthesia used
(4) The surgical team
(5) The surgical technique
(6) The post-operative recovery process
Dr. Amiya Prasad has developed his own sedation technique specifically for his practice. This technique—LITE™ IV sedation—allows patients to emerge from surgery feeling more refreshed than they normally would had they been given general anesthesia. This type of sedation technique also lessens the post-surgery downtime experience.
In order to keep surgical procedures running smoothly, Dr. Prasad chooses to work in his own Joint Commission-accredited operating facilities with a consistent and tight-knit team of highly proficient professionals. Working in such a set-up makes everything enormously convenient for both surgeon and patient, as they are able to give patients the immediate care they need, which ultimately leads to a better recovery experience for them. With this kind of attentive care, most people are able to work again after 5-7 days.
Dr. Prasad asserts that with any type of surgery, technical expertise, experience, and an artistic eye are indispensable. Mastery of these techniques and exposure to different cases contributes to a surgeon's ability to make more accurate decisions and improves the way he responds to different scenarios.
Plastic Surgeon, Ophthalmologist, or Eyelid Specialist for Eyelid Surgery?
Plastic Surgeon, Ophthalmologist, or Eyelid Specialist for Eyelid Surgery?
Due to financial interests and competition, some surgeons have been known to engage in inter-specialty rivalry, claiming superiority over other groups of surgeons, and even overselling the term "Board-certified surgeon" in an effort to market their own practices.
As a practicing Oculofacial plastic surgeon with over 20 years of experience, Dr. Amiya Prasad consistently entertains patients from all over the world who seek corrective surgery for improper surgical jobs done elsewhere. Based on his experience, quite a few of these bad surgery jobs are often performed by general surgeons touting the "Board-certified" label. Dr. Prasad asserts that the "Board-certified" label is not entirely indicative of a surgeon's technical abilities, proficiency and artistry, and that there will always be inconsistencies. With that in mind, it is important for the patients to do their own research and seek out a surgeon who specializes in the type of surgery they are considering and will spend time understanding their case, as well as their aesthetic goals.
What is the Difference Between an Eyelid Lift, Blepharoplasty, and Ptosis Surgery?
What is the Difference Between an Eyelid Lift, Blepharoplasty, and Ptosis Surgery?
Eyelid lifts are performed to remove, improve, or sculpt extra skin and fat around the eyelids, while blepharoplasty is performed on the upper and lower eyelids to address extra skin, fat, and other structural issues. A patient can choose if they want to undergo either an upper or lower eyelid blepharoplasty, or both. Ptosis surgery, on the other hand, is a procedure specifically designed to fix the orientation of the eyelid margin in relation to the pupil. Other specific ptosis procedures may also incorporate levator muscle advancement, levator resection, and frontalis sling.
What is Transconjunctival Blepharoplasty?
What is Transconjunctival Blepharoplasty?
Transconjunctival blepharoplasty is a surgical procedure that addresses the problem of puffy or bulging under eye bags by accessing them through the inside of the eyelid. The advantage of this method is that it leaves no signs that you've had cosmetic surgery done since cuts are made on the inside of the eyelid. Another favorable feature of this procedure is that a person's natural eye shape is better preserved.
How Blepharoplasty is Performed by Oculoplastic Surgeon Dr. Amiya Prasad
How Blepharoplasty is Performed by Oculoplastic Surgeon Dr. Amiya Prasad
Blepharoplasty is an upper and/or lower eyelid surgical procedure that is designed to improve the look and function of the eyes, and to address extra skin and swollen fat pockets around the eyes.
Dr. Amiya Prasad, a committed Oculofacial plastic surgeon with 20 years of experience, emphasizes the significance of performing blepharoplasty with not only a deep understanding of eye health, but as well as the importance of having the technical know-how to successfully realize the main objectives of the surgery.
Many of Dr. Prasad's clientele come to him to get corrective surgery for procedures that were inadequately done by other surgeons. He attends to patients in his Joint Commission-accredited operating facilities, normally using local anesthesia with intravenous (IV) sedation. Within a week, most of his patients are able to return to work without feeling too much pain.
What are the Possible Complications of Blepharoplasty (Eyelid Surgery)?
What are the Possible Complications of Blepharoplasty (Eyelid Surgery)?
Some complications that may arise during blepharoplasty are: (1) excessive bleeding, (2) infection, (3) unwanted scarring, (4) vision loss, and (5) double vision.
Keep in mind that matters such as extra skin and sagging fat pockets around the eyes do not typically fall under the category of "complications", and are considered "enhancements". Dr. Amiya Prasad often performs such enhancements on patients pursuing corrective surgery to fix unsatisfactory results from an earlier surgery done by another surgeon. Most of the time, the most frequent reason why people get revision surgery is to address retraction of the lower eyelid, which is a complication wherein the lower part of the eyes becomes exposed and irritated. It is best to seek out a surgeon who specializes in such cases in order to understand the best approach for treating it.


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Cal Fire PPE Working group approved
Outlined below are the specifications for the FireFly, SpitFire, and Spyder Gear Fireline packs compared to the Acting Chief Deputy Director Department of Forestry and Fire Protection Memo dated May 22, 2003 F40.
All of the fabric, fasteners, webbing, zippers, and other hardware used in our packs and pack accessories meet or exceed U.S. Forest Service specifications for fireline packs 5100-605 and 5100-86B.
|CAL Fire Specification
|True North Specification
|Nylon melting point
|450 Degrees Fahrenheit
|500 Degrees Fahrenheit
|Fire shelter cases
|Attach to web belt
|Attach to web belt or the pack
|Canteen holder for web belt
|Two 1-quart canteens (minimum) that attach to the web belt
|Optional - Accessory pockets each hold 1-quart canteens and attach to web belt
|Reflective Striping
|Portable Radio Harnesses
|Optional - Attach to shoulder harness
|Materials meet or exceed the USFS specs for Fireline Packs: 5100-605 & 5100-86B


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NFL wild card berths are the spots in postseason playoff games given to the top two teams in both the American and National Football Conferences that did not win a division title within their conference. The season's win-loss records for the teams determine which ones get the wild card berths. If eligible teams from the same conference have identical records, tiebreakers decide which one advances to postseason play.
In the first round of the playoffs, to determine which teams advance, the division winner seeded third plays the wild card team seeded sixth, and the fourth-seeded division winner plays the fifth-seeded wild card team in each of the two conferences. All rounds are single-elimination format. As of the end of the 2013 football season, 10 wild card teams have advanced to the Super Bowl, and six have won the title.