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Romain Johnson II, Staff Reporter
March 26, 2016
Out of the 58 teams that participate in NCAA division III wrestling, only 18 men from each weight class got a chance to call themselves a national qualifier. Lakeland College was proud to announce that one of their own qualified to represent the school at the NCAA championships: Edward Terres, senior psycholog...
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Leah Ulatowski, Copy Editor
February 21, 2013
The glossy court of the Woltzen Gymnasium shimmered under the lights which illuminated the true stars of the evening—the Lakeland men's basketball team, adorned in their gold armor, battled valiantly against Rockford College on Jan. 19. It was number 21 who captured the most attention as he sunk...
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Brandon Rooker, Sports Editor
November 15, 2012
Lakeland College's Men's Volleyball club team has had great success since their creation in 1996. With the recent announcement that they will become an official NCAA Division III varsity team, the Muskies will have new teams to conquer and rivalries to be made. "We've got a very good men's...


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Each March since 1982, the Center for Asian American Media (CAAM) has put on a festival presenting stories illustrating the richness and diversity of the Asian American experience.
If you happen to be a consistent reader of my column, then in the past week, you've spent $3,000 to $8,000 on a new old car.
Perhaps you've come to the point in your training where you need to travel to distant locations at odd hours, and you've decided you really need a car.
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Soybean breeders are something like financial investors with most of their assets in just a few stocks. Both need more diversity - the investors in their portfolios and the breeders in their soybean germplasm.
Fortunately, there is promising new material becoming available for soybean breeders. But let's first look at why diversity is needed.
"There is a very limited gene pool being used today to develop commercial soybean varieties, and that represents a major threat to long-term yield improvement and profitability," explains Randall Nelson. He's curator of the USDA soybean germplasm collection at the National Soybean Research Laboratory (NSRL), located at the University of Illinois.
"Five ancestral varieties account for 55% of the genes in all the varieties currently being grown in the U.S." says Nelson. "Another 17 ancestors provide an additional 35% of the genes. Breeding programs are relying almost totally on these few ancestors for the genetic resources for future yield improvement."
In an effort to increase genetic diversity, the NSRL is working with exotic soybean lines from China and other areas. The goal is to raise yields, enhance oil and protein content and improve insect and disease resistance.
"In our program to increase yields, we have tested progeny from crosses involving more than 250 exotic germplasm parents," Nelson reports. "Currently, we have developed high-yielding experimental lines from about 90 of those parents, and that is significant progress.
"With the support of the Illinois Soybean Program Operating Board and the United Soybean Board, we have been able to evaluate the yield potential of these experimental lines and determine their genetic relationship to our current varieties. Biotechnology allows us to compare varieties at the DNA level."
That technology, says Nelson, lets researchers compare two varieties that look and yield similarly, and determine if they are different genetically. "Our ultimate goal," he notes, "is to ascertain which of the genetic differences are really important in determining yield."
Early yield results are encouraging. In two years of testing in central Illinois, the experimental line LG92-1255, at 50.6 bu/acre, yielded significantly more than the best-yielding commercial variety, Savoy, at 46.3 bu/acre.
"One of the LG92-1255 grandparents is a Chinese line that came to the U.S. in 1926," Nelson says. "Our DNA analysis demonstrated that this Chinese introduction is genetically distinct from our modern varieties."
Nelson and his colleagues also have identified experimental lines derived 100% from exotic germplasm. All four grandparents are genetically different from modern varieties. They have been tested against top commercial varieties.
"Last spring we released one of those lines, LG94-1128," Nelson says. "Its average yield was 94% of the best commercial variety and 98% of the average of the four commercial varieties in the test. It's among the highest-yielding lines we've developed, and we're very excited about the possibilities it will have in the hands of breeders."
Nelson and colleagues are developing new lines combining more exotic parents. In 1999 they tested lines that had six to eight exotic lines in their ancestry and no U.S. varieties as parents.
"Some of those lines are yielding as well as the best varieties in our tests," Nelson reports.
They crossed another experimental line, derived from 100% exotic germplasm, with Chamberlain. From that combination they developed an experimental line that yielded significantly higher than Chamberlain did. In two years of testing in central Illinois it yielded as well as Macon, the best variety in the tests.
That line also has been released to soybean breeders.
"Soybean breeders could cross these experimental lines with modern varieties to incorporate significant new genetic diversity into their breeding programs," Nelson points out. "Because this diversity is already in such high-yielding experimental lines, it could be the needed genetic stimulus to improve the yield of new varieties and increase the rate of yield improvement in the long term."
Nelson reports that two lines containing exotic germplasm were released to about 45 public and private soybean breeders in 1997, and eight additional lines were released in 1998 and 1999. "We have had a very positive response," he says.


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It is difficult to handle operations involving heterogeneous or multiple datasources, such as joins across MongoDB and MySQL, using the reporting tool, like Jasper Report, alone. Indeed Jasper Report and BIRT have the virtual data source or the table join and other functions to deal with them, but the functions are only provided in commercial or higher versions – because it's hard to be provided for free – and have limited ability. They don't support subsequent structured data computing on the joined data as SQL does.
esProc has a powerful structured data computing engine, supports heterogeneous datasources and is easy to be integrated. It is useful in assisting the reporting tool to realize joins across MongoDB and MySQL conveniently. Learn how esProc operates through the following example.
emp1 is a collection in MongoDB and cities is a table in MySQL. emp1's CityID field, equivalent to a foreign key logically, points to cities's CityID field. CityID and CityName are two fields of cities. What we want is to select employees from emp1 according to a specified time interval and switch its CityID to CityName. Some of the source data are as follows:
Collection emp1
Table cities
esProc script:
This line of code establishes the connection to MongoDB, in which user and password are parameters for specifying the user name and the password.
esProc supports to connect to MongoDB through JDBC as it does to connect to an ordinary database. But because the third-party JDBC is not as powerful as the official library function – for example, it cannot retrieve multilayer data, esProc encapsulates native methods directly, to retain MongoDB's functions and syntax. Thus find function can be used.
This line of code retrieves records during a certain time interval from collection emp1 in MongoDB. find function's first parameter is the collection name, its second parameter is the query condition that is defined according to syntax of MongoDB, and its third one is the specified field to be returned. Query condition's two parameters- begin and end – are external parameters passed from the reporting tool, specifying respectively the beginning time and the ending time for Birthday.
find function returns a cursor. That means it won't load all data into the memory at once and thus supports big data processing. The result cursor can be further processed by functions such as skip, sort, conj and etc. And data won't be fetched until fetch function, groups function or for statement come into play. Suppose the time interval is from 1976-01-01 to 1988-12-31, then result of A2 is this:
This line of code is used to close the connection to MongoDB established in A1.
A4=myDB1.query("select * from cities")
This line of code executes an SQL statement for retrieving data from MySQL, in which myDB1 is the datasource name. The configuration interface is as follows:
It can be seen that the connection to the datasource is established through JDBC, which supports any database. In this way, the connection can be established and close either automatically or manually. Connection to MongoDB uses the latter way while this case adopts the former.
query function makes query through an SQL statement. Result is as follows:
This line of code replaces A2's CityID field with A4's corresponding records, with an effect similar to the left join. After the switching, A2 becomes like this (both A2 and A5 points to the same two-dimensional table):
Click the blue hyperlink in CityID to see records in detail:
Sometimes if an inner join is needed, use @i option in switch function. Then the code will be A2.switch@i(CityID,A4) and the result is as follows:
A5 establishes a relation between the collection and the table, while A6 retrieves from the result data the fields we want and creates a two-dimensional table using new function. CityID.CityName:CityName means retrieving CityName field corresponding to CityID field from A5 and renaming it CityName (for the reporting tool cannot identify field names like CityID.CityName).
As can be seen from the above code, after fields are switched by switch function, the database relation can be represented through object type access. This is simple and more intuitive, especially when establishing the multi-table and multilayer relation.
Result of A6 is as follows:
That is all the data needed for creating the report. The final step is to return A6's two-dimensional table to the reporting tool using result A6. esProc offers JDBC interface to be integrated with the reporting tool and the latter will identify it as a database. Learn more about the integration solution in related documents.
Then design the report with, for instance, JasperReport. The appearance and layout is as follows:
Define two parameters – Pbegin and Pend – corresponding to the two esProc parameters in the report. Click Preview to see the report:
The way the reporting tool calls an esProc script is the same as that it calls the stored procedure. Save the script as mongodbJoin2.dfx, for instance, and it can be called by mongodbJoin2 $P{pbegin},$P{pend} in JasperReport's SQL designer.


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Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations, including the latest details on states' decisions about pursuing health exchanges as well as other political and policy developments.
The Wall Street Journal: At President's Meeting With Executives, Some Push, Pull And Give President Barack Obama's meeting with top chief executives Wednesday included a frank exchange about the White House's chilly relationship with business executives and firm support for tackling the country's fiscal problems, several people familiar with the gathering said. … He also communicated to the chief executives, in a tone several described as persuasive, that he was committed to substantive changes in Medicare and other entitlement programs, which make up a large portion of federal spending and are projected to grow quickly in the next few decades as more Americans retire (Paletta and Linebaugh, 11/14).
Politico: Senate Liberals To Obama: 'Don't Buckle' On Cliff Liberal Democrats in the Senate are warning President Barack Obama not to cave on taxes and entitlements in deficit talks set to begin this week, a move that could complicate efforts by the White House to win the backing of GOP leaders. West Virginia's Jay Rockefeller and Tom Harkin of Iowa are circulating a letter among their Democratic colleagues that calls on the president to stand firm on revenue, entitlement programs and spending cuts. They're hoping to get as many as 30 Senate Democrats to sign on, Rockefeller said (Sloan and Raju, 11/14).
For more headlines …
The New York Times: Health Law Has States Feeling Tense Over Deadline The days since President Obama won re-election have been marked by tension and angst in Republican-led states like Iowa, where Gov. Terry Branstad has waited until the last minute to decide whether to create a crucial tool for people to get medical coverage under Mr. Obama's health care law (Goodnough and Cooper, 11/14).
Los Angeles Times: Republican Governors Want More Time To Implement Healthcare Law In a letter to the president Wednesday, Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell and Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal, the current and incoming chairmen of the Republican Governors Assn., said governors do not have enough information to assess whether they should operate their own insurance exchanges in 2014 or leave the job to the federal government (Levey, 11/14).
The Washington Post: Medicaid Personal-Care Programs Are Targets For Fraud, Investigators Say Lax requirements for both caregivers and patients, along with poor state and federal oversight, have made the rapidly growing Medicaid personal-care programs an increasingly lucrative target for fraud, according to a federal report scheduled for release Thursday (Eaton, 11/14).
The New York Times' The Caucus: Romney Blames Loss On Obama's 'Gifts' To Minorities And Young Voters Saying that he and his team still felt "troubled" by his loss to President Obama, Mitt Romney on Wednesday attributed his defeat in part to what he called big policy "gifts" that the president had bestowed on loyal Democratic constituencies, including young voters, African-Americans and Hispanics. … The president's health care plan, he said, was also a useful tool in mobilizing black and Hispanic voters. Though Mr. Romney won the white vote with 59 percent, according to exit polls, minorities coalesced around the president in overwhelming numbers: 93 percent of blacks and 71 percent of Hispanics (Parker, 11/14).
Los Angeles Times: Romney Attributes Loss To 'Gifts' Obama Gave Minorities Romney's frank analysis echoed his secretly taped comments at a May fundraiser, where he told a small group of donors that 47% of the electorate was unlikely to vote for him because they paid no income taxes and were dependent on government. It followed his running mate Paul D. Ryan's assertion that Obama's win stemmed from turnout among "urban" voters. … Young voters, Romney said, were motivated by the administration's plan for partial forgiveness of college loan interest, the extension of health coverage for students up to age 26 on their parents' insurance plans and free contraception coverage under Obama's healthcare plan, which he credited with ushering greater numbers of college-age women into Obama's coalition (Reston, 11/14).
The Washington Post: Romney: Obama's Gift Giving Led To Loss Mitt Romney is blaming his loss in the presidential election on "Obamacare" and other "gifts" he says President Obama handed out to African Americans, Hispanics and other core supporters, according to news reports Wednesday. The defeated Republican candidate told donors in a conference call that Obama targeted those demographics, along with young voters and women, through programs such as health-care reform and "amnesty" for children of illegal immigrants, according to articles posted online by the New York Times and Los Angeles Times (Markon and Tumulty, 11/14).
Los Angeles Times: More Employers Embrace High-Deductible Health Plans To Pare Costs With open enrollment for benefits in full swing, U.S. workers are seeing more high-deductible health plans from cost-conscious employers. A new report finds that 36% of large employers offered consumer-directed, high-deductible health plans in 2012, up from 14% five years ago. Enrollment in those plans has risen to 16% of all covered employees, compared with 5% in 2007, according to benefits consultant Mercer (Terhune, 11/14).
The Wall Street Journal: After Divorce, Many Women Lose Health Insurance Shedding light on the issues of divorce and health care, a new University of Michigan study estimates that 65,000 American women become uninsured each year as a result of marital dissolution. Indeed, among married women who had health insurance and then divorced, 17 percent were uninsured six months later. There was also a big shift among divorced women from private insurance to public insurance, such as Medicaid. After divorce an estimated 115,000 women each year lose private coverage, the study reported, but many are bailed out by government programs (Akst, 11/14).
The Associated Press/Washington Post: Census: Fuller Poverty Picture Finds 49.7M Are Poor, Factoring In Medical And Work Expenses The ranks of America's poor edged up last year to a high of 49.7 million, based on a new census measure that takes into account medical costs and work-related expenses (11/14).
Los Angeles Times: Pelosi Decides To Remain House Democratic Leader In 2007, she became speaker — and the first Californian to head the House — overseeing passage of the most far-reaching healthcare overhaul since the creation of Medicare, an economic stimulus program, and the revamping of financial regulations, often with little or no Republican support. But while she — and her Democratic majority — ruled the House, she became a favorite Republican campaign target as evidence of what's wrong with Washington (Simon, 11/14).
The Wall Street Journal: House GOP Elevates Woman To Key Post House Republicans turned aside an effort by a group of conservative lawmakers to elevate their favored candidate to a top leadership position, choosing instead a female lawmaker who some in the party thought could help close the gap with women voters. The selection of Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers of Washington state comes after last week's presidential and Senate elections showed the party faces a challenge in reaching women (Bendavid and O'Connor, 11/14).
Los Angeles Times: Sebelius Subpoenaed Over Efforts To Promote Healthcare Reform Despite last week's election, House Republicans kept up their attack on the Obama administration's 2010 healthcare law Wednesday, as the House Ways and Means Committee subpoenaed Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius for information about the administration's efforts to promote the Affordable Care Act (Levey, 11/14).
Politico: Ways And Means Issues Subpoena For Kathleen Sebelius The House Ways and Means Committee has subpoenaed Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, demanding that she reveal details of how the agency is promoting the health reform law, according to the committee. The election may have iced efforts to repeal the law on the whole, but House Republicans are indicating they're full speed ahead on intense oversight of how the Obama administration is enacting the legislation (Haberkorn, 11/14).
NPR: Lawmakers Clash With FDA Over Meningitis Outbreak Members of a House subcommittee clashed repeatedly Wednesday with U.S. Food and Drug Commissioner Margaret Hamburg over the outbreak of meningitis caused by contaminated steroid injections (Stein, 11/14).
The New York Times: FDA Chief Seeks Expanded Authority To Improve Safety Of Drug Compounders The commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday called on Congress to empower the agency to better police compounding pharmacies like the one at the center of a national meningitis outbreak. But Republican lawmakers pushed back, arguing that the agency has enough authority, leaving it unclear whether the House would support efforts to increase oversight (Tavernise, 11/14).
Politico: Lawmakers Lambaste FDA Chief Over Fatal Outbreak Appearing under subpoena before a House panel, the co-owner of the compounding pharmacy linked to the meningitis outbreak that has killed more than 30 people took the Fifth Amendment and refused to answer questions Wednesday (Norman, 11/15).
Los Angeles Times: 11% Of Children In California Are Uninsured, Study Says Children in California are more likely to be uninsured than children nationwide, with 1.1 million lacking health coverage in 2011, according to a new study by the Keck School of Medicine of USC. About 11% of children lacked insurance last year — and they were less likely to seek medical care than those with coverage, the authors reported. The study, released Wednesday by the California HealthCare Foundation, detailed children's insurance trends over a 10-year period (Gorman, 11/14).
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On Sunday we took an impromptu trip with some friends up to Devil's Lake State Park. The drive from Madison is just under an hour away, and when we left it was gorgeous and sunny, but about half way there it was quite obvious our hike was going to be a bit wet. Luckily the trees blocked much of the rain, and it was a great time none-the-less. We all enjoyed Eric sharing his knowledge of plant identification as we hiked, and he was happy to have brought his favorite identification guide to look up some of the plants he didn't recognize. Since it was rainy, the camera only came out when we reached the top of the trail and got the beautiful view of Devil's Doorway with the lake and forest down below.
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good on you for perservering despite the rain!
Fantastic pictures! Felt like I just hiked to Devils Doorway via snaps shots.
your photos take my breath away. keep doing what you're doing. i'm in love with this space of yours!
Wonderful pictures! And the view is so great!
truly gorgeous! worth the drizzle!


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Home decor is a wide project. Therefore, you should think of all the possibilities and aspects thoroughly before actually dealing with it. It would not be wrong to suggest that when contemplating on home remodelling, you may have to consider several aspects. In event of you having loads of money, you may not think twice on hiring the best and reputed company. However, for people on a limited budget and having compact space, home remodelling or looking for furniture could be a daunting task. They should be prudent in finding a company that would handle their needs at an affordable price.
Searching for the best furniture company
It would be imperative that you should search for the best furniture company suitable to your needs. The company should be able to provide to your customised furniture manufacturing needs in the best manner possible. They should have the requisite experience and expertise in handling various kinds of residential and commercial projects. In case, you have been wondering where to begin, you should look forward to website and contact details of the company. It would be pertinent to take referrals from your friends or colleagues. In event of them having any personal knowledge of a company handling their customised furniture manufacturing needs, they would share with you.
Checking for experience and expertise
The experience and expertise of the furniture company should be of utmost importance. They should be able to handle your requisite needs in a suitable manner. You should ask them several questions pertaining to your customized furniture manufacturing needs. In event of the company faltering on providing a suitable answer to your questions, you should search for a different company.
Need for sharing references by the company
They should have several references that they would share with you. You should be wary of those who do not share references with you. It should be taken as their inability and inexperience to handle the home remodelling project in the best possible manner. They might not be having a decent relation with their client. You should also ask them to show their past home remodelling project remodels to have a better understanding of their records of accomplishments. You should work with someone whom you could trust. You would relish having quality results within your limited budget.
Budget for customised furniture
When looking forward to having furniture for compact places, it would be apparent that you would not like to spend more on the decor. A good option would be choosing cut to measure mdf sheets to suit your needs.


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Irish: possibly an Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Cuana (see Cooney). Americanized spelling of German Kuhn. Americanized spelling of Dutch Coen or Koen.
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Title: Pain & Gain
How Much Do You Bench? Somewhere between ten and 15,000 lbs.
Rating Using Random Objects Relevant to the Film: Three jars of Muscle Mass out of five.
Brief Plot Synopsis: Trio of muscleheads stage kidnapping only to realize they forgot to bring any brains with all that brawn.
Tagline: "Their American dream is bigger than yours."
Better Tagline: "There's a reason Michael Bay doesn't direct Coen Bros. scripts."
Not So Brief Plot Synopsis: Personal trainer Daniel Lugo (Mark Wahlberg) is sick of getting the short end of the stick. Both he and fellow bodybuilder Adrian Doorbal (Anthony Mackie) are tired of struggling to get by while assholes -- like Sun Gym client Victor Kershaw (Tony Shalhoub) -- are swimming in cigarette boats, jewelry and ass. Inspired by a presentation from motivational speaker Johnny Wu (Ken Jeong), Lugo hits upon the idea of kidnapping Kershaw and "coercing" his assets out of him. The fortuitous arrival of a ginormous ex-con named Paul Doyle (Dwayne Johnson) puts the plan in motion. One problem: All three of these guys are mercifully free of the ravages of intelligence, as Evil from Time Bandits might have put it.
"Critical" Analysis: There will be a great deal of praise for Michael Bay for all the effort he went to in order to get Pain & Gain made for a relatively modest (by his standards, anyway) $25 million: Wahlberg and Johnson weren't paid for their participation, instead taking points on the back end, while Bay himself worked for scale. Pretty magnanimous for a guy whose last two directorial efforts (the last two Transformers movies) cost $200 million apiece.
But really, big fucking deal. Bay could've paid for Pain & Gain with the spare hundreds he keeps around for cocaine straws. So while I can't give the guy props for reining in his usual excess, I will give credit where it's due and say Pain & Gain is probably Bay's best film since The Rock. Oh, let's be honest, it's his only *good* film since The Rock.
When you remove the morass of CGI that plagues every other movie he's made in the last ten years, you've still got all the Bay trademarks: garish color palettes, the Slow-Motion Stroll, and more tanned butt cheeks and glistening pecs than you can shake a chrome EZ curl bar at. And with an "R" rating, you even get some bare breasts thrown in. For a couple hours, you get a glimpse into an alternate reality where Bay never hit it big and is instead directing his 13th straight-to-DVD Baywatch movie.
And if Pain & Gain is something it feels like Bay was destined to direct, Daniel Lugo might be the role Mark Wahlberg was born to play. Rightfully pigeonholed for most of his career, Wahlberg will probably only ever get a consolation Oscar, but Lugo is basically an older -- and slightly dumber -- version of Marky Mark. His vague disenchantment with his current life situation evolves post-kidnapping into a weird form of denial where his attempts to assimilate into upper-class society cause conflict when his partners in crime continue to act like, well, criminals.
And depending on how totally you've succumbed to Johnson's burly charms, you may or may not be surprised to find his portrayal of Doyle to be the high point, as he swings from devout 12-stepper to cretinous cokehead in remarkably short order.
For a true story about kidnapping and torture that features multiple grisly homicides, Pain & Gain is genuinely funny. Bay leverages as much humor from his principals' idiocy as he does from the mid-1990s setting (Flip phones? C&C Music Factory? Out-rageous!). But it's the "true" part that makes it work at all (and as if to emphasize this, we're reminded about three-quarters of the way through the movie), because if all of this hadn't been previously documented as actually having taken place, audiences would buy it. "Nobody's that stupid," they'd say. Pretty rich coming from a country that elected George W. Bush. Twice.
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And maybe it was all the slo-mo, or the excess of third-act chase scenes, but Pain & Gain is easily 20 minutes too long, and even the arrival of the great Ed Harris (as former detective Ed Du Bois) can't make up for it. Still, there's enough humor and self-deprecation on the part of the leads to pump. You up.
I'm so sorry.
See It/Rent It/Skip It: Rent it. All those biceps on the big screen are kind of overwhelming.
Pain & Gain is in theaters today. See it with someone SWOLE.


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Natassa Bofiliou, one of the most prominent representatives of the modern Greek music scene and one of the greatest singers of her generation, presents a unique concert for Cyprus, curated by Themis Karamouratidis and Gerasimos ...
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Emperor (Bethoven 5) Cyprus Symphony OrchestraI with MartinoTirimo
In this much-anticipated concert, the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra pays tribute to a vastly celebrated giant of classical music, Ludwig van Beethoven, with one of his most celebrated works, the Fifth Piano Concerto ("Emperor"). To interpret ...
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Loudovikos ton Anogeion Love in Castles Antonis Mytakidis, Guitar Loudovikos ton Anogeion comes to lure us into the magic of his lyrical melodies and stories. The songwriter from Anogia, Crete, will present a program with old and new songs dedicated to ...
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Emperor (Bethoven 5) Cyprus Symphony OrchestraI with MartinoTirimo
The Cyprus Symphony Orchestra pays tribute to Ludwig van Beethoven, with one of his most celebrated works, the Fifth Piano Concerto. To interpret thistruly grandiose work,we welcome on stage theinternationally acclaimed pianist Martino Tirimo.Alongside the ...
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Loudovikos ton Anogion presents an eclectic repertoire of songs that aim for the heart, whispering truths that ressemble fairytales. Guitar: Antonis Mytakidis. Venue: Rialto Theatre Andrea Drousioti 19 Platia Iroon Lemesos 3603, Cyprus Phone: 7777 7745 Website: www.rialto.com.cy Start / End date: 25 October ...
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OlympusMan O3 is aνone of its kind triathlon race in Cyprus and one of those events that every hardcore triathlete must have in their "bucket list"! The course runs point-to-point, from the coast of Paphos, through ...
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9th Meeting - Classical meets Jazz - Violin & Piano
The Cultural Organization of Musicrama organizes a special concert where classical music will meet jazz! Virtuoso violinist Zisimo Florens Sulkoukis meets the distinguished Maestro and pianist Giannis Hatzilizos in a unique concert "Classical meets Jazz" The programme ...
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What is an idea worth?
What happens when you turn a Quora answer into a post?
I was asked to answer question on Quora by someone anonymous today:
I have a startup idea, I want to sell it because I dont have intial investment, if yes, then where can I find someone who is interested in buying my idea?
My response was:
I hate to break it to you but I don't think anyone would pay to buy an idea. An idea is priceless, fragile but ultimately not an end to it self. An idea is a spark for something greater then itself. An idea lacking any execution is just a figment of imagination of what it could have been but not what it is.
The other part of it is, no idea is original. It's still debated if Newton and Lebniz invented calculus. You're idea is most likely not original and people have thought of it before. If your really interested in see'ing your idea work albiet in the hands of others, I encourage you to write about it on a blog or email and pass it around. Either of the two possible outcomes might happen:
1) You'd see the idea come to life and rejoice in being part of giving it birth and being part of the world.
2) You can get someone to invest their time with you to make it happen and spend years working on it. If your really into this idea, the journey itself will be a reward filled with ups, downs and hard lessons learned. Even if it ultimately does not work out, you will come out on the other side a changed person with battle scars to prove it.
Initial investment should not be a barrier to you trying out your idea. Expecting other people to give you money for something that's unproven is unrealistic. Ask yourself if you are willing to put in money into the idea itself and what you need the money for. Is it to pay a developer? Find someone on Upwork to build it for cheaper then usual rates. Is it for advertising? Figure out how you can market without spending $10000's of dollars on ads. Is it to support yourself while you work on it full time? Do it during nights and evenings. Odds are the road ahead is tougher then you anticipated and a week or a month into it, you'll be wondering what you should do and what have you gotten yourself into, itching to go back to work at a 9–5 job. If you don't have money to invest, you have something more valuable then money, and thats your time. Often times great ideas come to people who observe the world, imagine possibilities. But the one's who make it to the other side are obsessed to with making it happen.
Lastly but not least, great things happen with ideas come together and collide. So don't keep it tight to your chest, share it openly and widely. The possible outcomes are infinite.
Feel free to leave comments and disagreements on the Quora thread or below.
Note: this response was inspired by Tina Seelig's book that I am currently reading.


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Posted Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Many studies have recently been finding how massage helps relieve pain and assist the body's natural healing mechanisms.
Scientific research is proving the effectiveness of massage and finding that massage actually changes the body chemistry to help relieve physical and emotional pain and help the body heal itself. Here are just a few of the ailments that massage is being proven to help:
Osteoarthritis--In 2006 a study was published in the Archives of Internal Medicine. In this study, patients given full-body Swedish massage showed great improvement in their symptoms of osteoarthritis in the knee. The patients had massage two times a week for four weeks, and then once a week for 4 weeks. The patients who received massage had less pain and greater range of motion than those who didn't receive massage..
Back Pain--A lot of us know from personal experience that massage is irreplaceable as an aid in overcoming back pain. At the Group Health Center for Health Studies, they found that massage is more effective than chiropractic and acupuncture in treating low back pain.
Fibromyalgia--some research has shown short term relief of symptoms for those who suffer from fibromyalgia.
PMS--A study of 24 women who suffered from severe PMS had reduced symptoms of pain, water retention and mood swings
references: The Wall Street Journal, CNN


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Career Opportunities
We are an established engineering company involved in the design and fabrication of pressure vessels, storage tanks, heat exchangers, road tankers and dish ends for the oil & gas and petrochemical industries. We invite suitably qualified Malaysians for the following positions:
Project Engineer
- Diploma/Degree in Mechanical Engineering or other relevant qualification.
- Those without the relevant qualifications but with 5 -10 years experience are encouraged to apply.
- Working experience in the oil and gas industry, especially with the oil majors and/or EPC contractors, will be an advantage.
- Resourceful, possess a dynamic personality and is results-orientated.
- To coordinate and provide excellent customer service to existing and new clients.
- To set up and maintain an information system on existing and potential customer bases in oil, gas, petrochemical and industrial users.
- Ability to do sales will be an advantage.
- Able to promote and follow-up on sales, provide technical support and possess strong negotiating skills.
- Able to coordinate project work, plan production schedules, organize resources to ensure timely completion of projects.
- Prepare cost estimates, quotations and tender documents for submission.
- Liaise with Authorities, Third Parties, clients etc as required.
- To execute the projects that you have secured.
- Coordinate/report on fabrication/projects assigned.
- Able to speak mandarin will be an advantage.
- Able to travel.
- Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply.
Purchasing Executive
- Candidate must possess at least a Certificate/Diploma in Engineering or its equivalent.
- Able to plan, organize, source, negotiate and purchase materials for the workshop.
- Working experience in hardware trading company will be an advantage
- Required language(s): English, Bahasa Malaysia, Mandarin.
- To source, negotiate with suppliers and purchase materials for steel fabrication works.
- Coordinates technical clarification with engineers to ensure quotation complies and meets the requirement stated in material requisition.
- To prepare and issue of purchase orders to suppliers.
- To arrange transportation and crane for mobilization of materials and equipment at workshops and at project site.
- Responsible for inventory control, store management and supervision of store and logistic.
- Logistic arrangement for all ordered materials and finished products.
- Liaise with Government Departments such as Malaysian Industrial Development Authority (MIDA)/MITI on licences/permits and Malaysian Royal Customs for the application of tax exemption on import duties and sales tax as well as other relevant Authorities as required.
- Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply.
Admin cum Receptionist
- Candidate must possess at least a SPM Certificate or its equivalent.
- Required skill(s): Computer Literacy and Communication Skill
- Required language(s): English, Bahasa Malaysia, Mandarin.
- To maintain stationery records.
- To assist on update staff leaves records.
- To help to arrange training for staff.
- To handle all incoming calls.
- To receive visitors and direct them to the respective person/department.
- To handle all incoming and outgoing mails.
- Any other related duties as may be instructed from time to time.
- Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply.
Interested candidates can either email to email@example.com or fax to 03-89423365 their detailed resume to Ms. Angie Chan / Ms. Chai


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This work is my purpose in life
From the time I was a child I have felt a compelling urge to discover and pursue an abiding life purpose. When I was twelve years old I was called to this career path and as I look back on my life I can see that every experience I have had, both good and bad, has shaped who I am as a healer. This is more than just a job to me — it the life path and purpose that was laid out before me by God.
That you know your body best
I have spent nearly twenty years on my studies of acupuncture, herbal medicine, essential oils, and nutrition. But YOU are the expert when it comes to your body and your life. In my view my job is to partner with you in uncovering the causes of your health problems and the solutions to them. In order to do this I have to listen deeply to what you tell me and spend enough time getting to know you to assist you in uncovering the root cause(s) of your health problems. After that we turn our attention to implementing solutions that will work within the context of your life. During both phases of this process I maintain the attitude that you are the expert and I am the assistant as we work together.
In honesty and transparency
You can count on the fact that my treatment plans and recommendations are always guided by my professional judgement about what is necessary for you to heal, not my financial bottom line. I will never pressure you to come for treatment more often than you need or to buy products that are unnecessary. If I believe that I cannot help you, I will tell you. If I think you could get by with less frequent appointments, I will tell you that as well. I have learned through first hand experience that God provides for my family and me when I act with integrity both personally and professionally and I conduct all aspects of my business from that understanding.
Taking care of your health shouldn't be a full-time job and it shouldn't cost a fortune
I don't know about you, but I am busy. I own a small business, have three children involved in an assortment of after school activities and sports, and am caretaker to an unreasonable number of pets (at the time of this writing two dogs and eight parrots). I don't have time for health habits that require me to spend hours each day in the kitchen, to get up before dawn to run or do yoga for an hour, or to take biannual retreats to the spa to meditate and cleanse my colon.
I see one of my most important roles as assisting my patients in cutting through the clutter of the dozens of pieces of health advice available on the internet, on the Dr. Oz Show, and on the magazine covers in the check out line, and identifying the shortest, simplest, and cheapest path toward better health.
When it comes to my own health care, I expect results. When I'm the patient I won't stick with a regimen of acupuncture, herbs, or supplements that don't create clear change within a reasonable period of time. I place the same expectations on myself when it comes to developing treatment plans for my patients.
Western medicine and Chinese medicine are great complements for one another
My practicality also extents to my attitude toward conventional medicine — to quote Chris Kresser, I have no problem with medications or surgery if they:
- Work,
- Do more good than harm, and;
- There are no non-drug/non-surgical alternatives with the same benefits.
Complementary medicine is not a religion and no one is handing out gold stars because it has been twenty years since you took a Tylenol for a headache. In some instances, conventional medicine offers the most sensible, effective, and practical approach and in those cases I count myself (and my patients) fortunate to have access to it.
Your time is valuable
You know what ticks me off? When I go to the doctor's office and have to wait for an hour or more in a paper gown in a cold exam room. I understand that emergencies arise, but many medical offices run 30, 45, or even 60 minutes behind schedule as a matter of routine. I don't know about you, but I can't afford to take a half day off work every time I have a check up!
I am a stickler for punctuality and bend over backwards to make sure that my schedule runs on time. I want your appointments in my office to be a source of relaxation and pleasure, not aggravation and stress!
In continuous learning and growth
My husband can tell you, I spend a ridiculous amount of time and energy on continuing education. Some women love shoes but I love books, particularly books on topics related to my profession. I know that my spending on books has gotten out of control when I get handwritten thank-you notes from Amazon.com (it has happened twice, I kid you not). One of my husband's pet peeves is the screech of my highlighter on the page of the latest textbook I am reading in bed while he is trying to fall asleep, but he has had to learn to live with it. The more I learn the more I learn the more doors open to reveal what I do not yet know. Above all else I love to learn, particularly when it makes me a more a more helpful, practical, and effective healer.


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Scientific Name: Corallus caninus
Habitat: wet lowlands of the tropical rainforest
Diet: birds, rodents, lizards, monkeys
Life span: 10-20 years (15-25 years in captivity)
Young: up to 20 young
Size: 1.5-2.5 m (up to 8ft)
These nocturnal snakes rarely leave the trees and are usually seen coiled on a branch overhanging water. This position is unique to this snake and is perfect for striking at lightening speed, even catching birds in flight.
Look for the heat sensors (pits) on the snake's lips. These allow them to detect the location of prey in the dark.
Learn more about this species:
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Hi all for this last weekly report,During this summer I have hacked mainly on 2 project which are GVFS and libgdata. Concerning libgdata, I added the google documents service and it's now in the master branch[1] functional even if there are still a few bugs. As far as GVFS is concerned, I have an alpha version (accessible here [1]) of the gdocs backend which isn't really usable for final users yet (even if I got everything working last week), but don't worry I am going to make it working well in the coming weeks! All the functions are implemented, I now need to stabilize it in order to hopefully get it merged in GVFS.
I also hacked a little bit on nautilus to support the new backend (almost nothing).
I want to thanks all the persons who helped me for the project on the different IRC chats, and a special thanks to Philip Withnall who help me all the summer for the libgdata part, and of course to my mentor Christian Kellner even if he was very busy this last weeks ;)
[1] http://git.gnome.org/cgit/libgdata/ [2] http://github.com/thiblahute/gvfs/tree/googledocuments


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Having a family reunion at the end of September.. any suggestions???
Do you have a specific t-shirt design or emblem? I would use that and make that the theme of your cake.
Do the traditional dog wood cake but instead of blossoms use leaves with family members names
Years...and I mean 30 or so years...ago I did a sheet cake that was a patchwork quilt. Every family member's name was on a patch. In the middle I wrote something like "a patchwork of love"
Corny? yeah.
But my husband's grandma loved it.
I just did one this weekend. It was a 3 tier and the top was a tree with roots on each tier and the leaves had some of the older family members. I had the family name on the top the middle tier said family reunion and the bottom tier said our roots run deep. It didn't come out as well as I'd liked it too (too many issues with different parts of it) but they all loved it. The tree was made out of RKTs.
What about incorporating a timeline somehow?
thanks for all the great idea's... I guess a family tree would be fun to do.... all 11 children......yes.. 11
I found a Precious Moments picture that had a little boy and girl kissing over a mailbox. I was thinking it would be cute with the caption of "It started with a kiss" and then the years if you wanted. the tree idea is cute too though.
I made a family reunion cake. I done a 12 in round yellow cake with a styrofoam cone covered in fondant maded in the shape of a tree. Check out my photos and check it out. The blue drops have the name of the family members that has past away.


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Retired Army Sergeant 1st class Brian Keaton must have seen intense battlefield action. He was injured by an explosion in Iraq that kept him in recovery for 3 years.
This is explosive first pitch baseball.
Obviously it has not dampened his spirit or his love of baseball. He's full of happiness and humor.


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Twitter Goals and "Humble Brags"
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Pastor John, in 2009 you wrote an article title, "Why and How I Am Tweeting". Four years later, speak to us about your Twitter philosophy. What are you aiming to accomplish on Twitter? How do you use the medium?
I have been thinking about uses of Twitter largely because I don't want to use it in a way that dishonors the Lord. Here are some of my recent thoughts.
Purpose Your Tweets
I think everybody who has a Twitter should think and pray through why they use it. God is a planning God. He is a purposeful God, and he calls us to do things purposefully. The Bible says, "Whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God" (1 Corinthians 10:31).
"God is a planning God. He is a purposeful God, and he calls us to do things purposefully."
So, we are supposed to have a God-centered purpose in all that we do, whether we are playing softball, writing a tweet, preaching a sermon, changing a diaper, or making a meal. The Bible really gets to the specifics of our life and says, "Think it through." Ask, "Why are you doing this?" And then let the why govern the how.
Ephesians 4:29 says, "Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion." Ask yourself, "Is my tweet going to build up? Is it going to fit the occasion? Is it going to minister grace to those who hear?"
Don't Tweet Yourself
Then probably the biggest thing I do is say: "All right, beware, Piper. Am I seeking the praise and attention of people?" How often are you checking your followers? "Beware," said Jesus, "Beware of practicing your righteousness before other people in order to be seen by them" (Matthew 6:1). There is a deep, fallen, and human craving to be seen, known, liked, and praised. Oh, Jesus had strong words for that!
"There is a deep, fallen, and human craving to be seen, known, liked, and praised."
Luke 20:45 warns, "Beware of the scribes, who like to walk around in long robes, and love greetings in the marketplaces and the best seats in the synagogues and the places of honor at feasts." Just beware. They make long prayers to give a pretense. Oh, Jesus hated that kind of thing, and I want to hate it in me! I don't want to go around looking at people. I have got enough problems right here in the mirror with John Piper's love affair with attention. So, that is a huge warning.
And here is a very practical thing God did for me recently. As I am pondering ending my ministry at Bethlehem as a pastor, I thought of a text I might use when I get to say five minutes worth of gratitude at a service. John the Baptist said, "The friend of the bridegroom, who stands and hears him, rejoices greatly at the bridegroom's voice. Therefore this joy of mine is now complete. He must increase, but I must decrease" (John 3:29–30). And I just want that to fly as a banner over every tweet. Jesus up; Piper down. But I will tell you. That is really, really tricky. It makes all of us distinguish between self-promotion and truth-promotion — self-promotion and Christ-promotion.
This is subtle. Here is a very concrete example of what I don't like to read in tweets. It goes something like this: "Humbled to be invited by the most famous person in the world to their super important event." This is using humble language to quote a tribute to yourself. I see this all-over Twitter. Everybody talks as if they are self-conscious about repeating something somebody said about them, and yet I see this everywhere. People re-tweeting commendations of themselves or their work.
There is something inside of me that cringes when I see that. Yet I know I point people in my tweets to material I have written. Now, I have to at that moment say, "Am I doing this because I really love getting lots of attention or lots of followers? Or do I love the truth I have written so much that I want to post it. I want my followers to read the truth, not care about me." Those are tough distinctions. But I think we really, really have to make them.
Avoid Attacking on Twitter
Here is another caution more for blogs than tweets. Beware of scolding someone in public when it might be more productive to do it in person. Here is a way I think about it. If you are speaking at conference with 5,000 to 10,000 people and the speaker in front of you says something amiss, it may be, in your talk following him, you should publicly dress him down. But I doubt it. Probably you should go to him behind the stage and say, "Did you mean to say what I thought you said?" And then give him your issue. Tweeting is like having an audience of thousands of people or hundreds depending on where you are, and as soon as you send something, you are saying it to that person in front of hundreds or thousands of people.


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I want to know if anyone had shunt put on their veins in the Liver? I had a TIP procedure and the radiologist said l had 5 extra veins. I went to the Mayo clinic and the doctor was concerned about one of the veins and then he told me they didn't do the procedure correctly. So l am going back to have another procedure but what l was reading is the doctor should see you often to make sure everything is alright with the stunts. My gastroenterologist retired and you would think l would be referred to another so after l came back to the Mayo Clinic l had to tell my doctor all the doctors l need tosee. I wonder who should get the pay. So now he decid. to send me to a liver clinic instead of a cardiologist should l be concerned? I haven't told him about going to the Mayo Clinic until l get all the results back because so far all that they said was my diagnoses wasn't. Even the neurologist l saw was surprised. That was God all the way. So l just wanted to know if their is shuts not put in correctly what do they do? The radiologist l had said l don't have cirrhosis but the symptoms of cirrhosis. When l went to the Mayo Clinic they said the same. When l had my brain injury they said it was autoimmune encephalitis. I really don't know what l have and l really think no one else does. So l guess l am a problem they can't figure out only the Lord knows and he showing man you need me.
I don't know if l am in the right group. But l was diagnosed with elevate ammonia. It's a kind of liver disease and my gastenerologist did a biopsy to see if l had cirrhosis of the liver. He told me no but the symptoms of cirrhosis well that sounds good. So with this extra vein l had to.have a procedure to put a shunt on it. When l had the procedure they found put l had five extra veins so now l have 5 stunts. I went to the Mayo clinic and the vascular doctor said one of the shunt had expanded and if it's to wide if you bleed then it can go to your heart and then travel to your brain and that's life threatening. So he said they didn't do the procedure correctly and he would have to speak to the team to see what to do. If it's not two wide we can leave it for now or if it's to wide then we will have to do another procedure. He asked me was my doctor checking on the shunt because they have to, to make sure it doesn't get to wide or to tight. He told me to make sure l keep my appointments because this is very important. Well I finding out that in three visits when l had to come to the Mayo Clinic l know more then l knew for over 20yrs. Very sad, but l am very bloated my legs swell when l walk to much and it's even hard to walk because my foot hurts. But l don't know if it from the surgery l had or not. And l been having 2 kidney stones that won't pass since 2014. I thought doctor were suppose to do something if it doesn't pass. And my doctor is so clueless. The only reason l still have him is l needed him to refer me to some doctors. And l wanted a certain neurologist and he send the referral and they sent me back to the one he sent me to before. I asked them why and they said doctors in the same field in the same office don't want to take someone else's patient. So you can't go to who you want to. So he referred me to the liver clinic where they also do transplants instead of the gastro clinic l use to go to. So l don't know if he thinks it could be something else because l didn t tell him l went to the Mayo Clinic or them about him because l wanted to find out about all the diagnoses l was told. And God blessed the neurologist at the Mayo Clinic said l was misdiagnosed. Well that's nice to know. And another thing was l called my pharmacy about refilling my medicine for reflux which l don't know why 8pm talking. Probably because my pressure was high. I accidentally called the corporate office and found out the medicine had been recalled. Isn't that nice. They said call your local pharmacy and get the information from them. They never told me the name. I asked the pharmacy twice and both times they told me their was no new recalls. So they refilled the medicine and l didn't find out until l looked.on tv and heard accidentally or may be a blessing. I liked blessing, and they refilled my medicine 8 days ago and l was told by corporate their was a recall and they didn't tell me. So l been talking the meds up until yesterday so now l won't take it anymore but instead of telling the pharmacy l will be telling a lawyer. Anyone knows a good one? And l don't know if this is what been causing all my problems because l never had liver problems. When l asked my gastenerologist how did l get this problems with my liver he said it the meds you been taking because you don't have hepatitis A,B or C and you don't have a family history and l was only allergic to codeine and now since 2014 l have along list and the doctors said l can't give you practically no meds. And they are scared to give me anything because l went into cardiac aresset when l was given a med l was allergic to
So now l don't know if my bloating and stomach pain can be from my liver. And l tried to look on line and it's very rare and l see websites about dogs having it. And l am definitely not part of the dog family. So if anyone know something about this, would you please tell me. I know your not a doctor but even my general practice doctor doesn't know anything and l guess some research and some don't. They just want the money and not the patient
Hi @techi,
I've been remiss in answering your post, and wanted to assure you that you are in the right group; thank you for sharing your history. I've merged the two messages so as to make it easier for fellow Connect members to respond and share their thoughts.
Here's some information about elevated ammonia levels: "The pathophysiology of hepatic encephalopathy is complex and multifactorial, but is strongly associated with hyperammonemia, which develops when gut-derived toxins, particularly ammonia, bypass a failing liver, enter the circulation and cross the blood-brain barrier. Ammonia is a byproduct of the metabolism of nitrogen-containing compounds and is neurotoxic in high concentrations.
Normally, the liver clears most of the portal vein ammonia, converting it into glutamine and to urea, which is excreted in the kidneys. But patients with liver failure or cirrhosis with hypertension or portal-systemic shunts aren't able to metabolize ammonia effectively, leading to increased levels in the blood and the resulting effect on brain function."
I'd like to invite @contentandwell, and our Mentor @rosemarya as they have discussed various symptoms and conditions related to the liver, and may have more insight for you.
Thank you so much for the links. My gastroenterologist at home said l have the symptoms but not cirrhosis and that's what the vascular doctor at the Mayo clinic said also. He told me the radiologist here who did my stunts didn't do it properly which l can believe. So l am suppose to see the gastroenterologist at the Mayo Clinic. And the vascular doctor was surprised that no one was following up with me. Again l am not surprised. So l might have to have the procedure done again. But l am definitely praying that l don't but if l do l am in the Lord's hand and he is in the doctors hand.l have been looking up somethings but this has been a help too. You must be informed before you go to the doctor so you will ask the right questions. I will definitely get with these two people you sent me so l can hear from them through their experiences.
@techi, I am sorry to learn of your complicated, and confusing medical history. I have a liver/kidney transplant, and some of the items that you have mentioned sound familiar to me-but that is all. Like you, I am a patient. I applaud you for learning about your situation and advocating for yourself.
I can understand your fear and genuine concern about all of this. I think that it is not too unusual for some doctors not to communicate. I am glad that you were able to be seen at Mayo Clinic. I get the impression that you are a distance from Mayo, am I right? If so, Are your current doctors going to accept the findings from Mayo? What steps are being taken to decide if the procedure needs to be repeated?
Well thank you rosemarya for asking. Right now l haven't confided in my general practice doctor about me going to the Mayo Clinic. Because when l first was diagnosed in 2014 l had hyperammonia he went and changed my chart to say l had it in 2012. Then l have been falling since 2009 when l first started seeing him and he did send me to physical therapy a couple of times and then l tore my cal and my orthopedic surgeon told me this in 1 visit and l had surgery the next week. In which since l have been telling my gp that l was still falling he finally wanted to run test and then he wanted to refer me to his orthopedic surgeon to late l told him l was scheduled for surgery
Then he had all these diagnoses on me that previous doctors have said and l know that what some doctors do but others want to know for sure. So now l am in a delimma l am gaining to much weight and l know it's fluid. I don't think it's the one shunt that is open to what degree l don't know. That's why l am having a consult with the gastroenterologist at the Mayo Clinic. Or even what doctor to see here. That's what l was just talking to my daughter about because she works at a hospital. And l would go to the hospital she works at but they have it there that l am psychotic which the Mayo doctors ruled out and said l was mis diagnosed. Then like l said l had all surgery but now my hip to my ankle hurts. I'm not concerned at the orthopedic hospital because they also thought the psychotic issue was true after they heard about the hyperammonia. So l think l need to be slowly taken off the meds to see if l am having another reaction or if it's just not working. But right now l am not telling any of my doctors about the Mayo clinic until l get the whole picture as they would say. Oh and l got a note from my neurologist about my concerns of my diagnoses because I just didn't know what l had. Most of my diagnoses was put on my chart when l was unconscious in the hospital. So she wrote a letter about me being misdiagnosed and l think she was even surprised about how much they were wrong. They are saying it was from the shunt being open but they need a second opinion from the gerentologist because l haven't received a call from the vascular doctor saying everything was definitely ok and l don't need to come. I tried to find out by email. So when the neurologist gave me the letter she said l don't know how they would change the diagnoses. She told me they didn't read your chart because it said you had autoimmune encephalitis, and hyperammonia. So l have to leave all this to God because you could lose your mind and life is to short to do that. So it seems like all my doctors can't figure this out but the Mayo doctors are really digging into this and that what medical should be like. I know they are not God but the bible say seek and you should find and knock and the door shall be opened. And l did seek the Lord to go to the Mayo clinic because I was going to go to John Hopkins and when l knocked the Mayo clinic called me in one week and l found the beginning of my misdiagnosed and now the beginning of my shunt that was performed incorrectly and the followup l didn't get here and should have. So if aging weight and having joint pain is part of hyperammonia l would appreciate you telling me from your experiences. I Love connecting with others to get more information that they went through not saying you or won't have the same issues. Thank you so much
@techi Hi again, Lisa. One of the things we always learn too late is the question, "Which doctors will tell the truth, and which will lie about you?" I started trying to get into OHSO (Oregon Health Sciences University) in about 2010 or 2011. The doctor there said I had nothing wrong, and that I was just a "psycho." I tried again in 2015 and 2016, and failed. Eventually I ended up at MAYO AZ and they missed my diagnosis entirely. So I tried again at OHSU, and they still refused to see me because I "went to Mayo before I tried OHSU." Now my kidneys are failing, and the local doc says it is because I have not sought out the medical care I needed. Do you suppose OHSU and Mayo will share the cost of my dialysis?
@techi, I always have someone with me when I have a stressful appointment. In my case, that person is my husband. When I get nervous or am not feeling real well, I simply do not remember what the doctor tells me. So my husband with me to listen to the diagnosis and the treatment options, and also ask questions. He does not go into the procedure room.
So I am wondering about you, Lisa. Who do you have who could accompany you to your appointments?
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Well sometimes my husband and he will just talk. I ask him to listen and write things down that's like talking to a shoe to move. When l was in the hospital unconscious my daughter asked him to write down everything because she wasn't there she had to work or go home and he didn't write one thing. I'm so blessed my memory is starting to come back and l know we don't remember everything that why l always tell him to right it down. Because even if he talks to any doctor what happens and maybe l would have blacked out l don't really believe he knows or remembers what happened.
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@techi Lisa, have they eliminated the possibility of fatty liver? I had cirrhosis fromn fatty liver which progressed to NASH.
Prior to transplant I did have HE from the ammonia going to my brain. To me that was the worst thing I have endured.
I hope they manage to diagnose you and help you with these symptoms. If you have any questions about HE please feel free to ask.
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@techi I asked my husband to journal my HE episodes and he did but he would often wait and then his memory would be vague. Despite my condition I often remembered them more clearly than he did, except when I was at the worst of the episode, which I have little or no recollection of. I have no recollection of getting to the hospital during a bad one. I hate it when he accompanies me to the doctor because he tries to control me and stop me from asking questions, or making comments. Then he will ask questions that have already been answered. He insists on going though.
You definitely know what l mean. And l don't know if doctors will let you use your phone to record because if they say something wrong you might hold it against them. So l guess l can see that. So l guess you can right your questions down first and then jot down what they say. And l know if they talk to medical you don't understand you ask them to repeat but now in laymen term. But when you fall and pass out anything can be said you said.
I'm sorry l didn't write back sooner but l am going back to mayo clinic in Rochester Minnesota and l was told by several employees they are #1 And if l am not mistaken they are the first Mayo Clinic but l saw the vascular doctor first and he was very honest. He told me the stunts they did in my home state they did it completely wrong. So he also told me one shunt was open and he had to do order an ultrasound of my stomach l guess to see how wide and if l was bleeding. Then he told me he would have to speak to my internal doctor and my neurologist. So my doctor said for me to be seen by the gasterentogist. I don't exactly know why but it's a consult and it also say . procedure. So l am not sure if they will have to do it over again. My prior gasterentogist who retired told me l have the symptoms of cirrhosis but not cirrhosis. And the May clinic said the same. But he told me l should have been checked often to make sure that nothing like this would have happened. So l really don't know if that is where you should go or not. And l really don't know if they would help you if you can't afford it. But call them and see what they can do because you don't want to be on dialysis. I have a nephew who is also having kidney problems. He not on the transplant list yet but he could get there. Also l was watching TV and humaira insurance company came on so you can look at that also. I will definitely praying for you and text me again and let me know what you found out.
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Well so far nothing has gone to my brain. In 1997 l was told l had viral encephalitis. Then when l went to the Mayo Clinic my neurologist Dr McEvoy you might know her. She told me in 2014 in my chart it said l had autoimmune encephalitis, encephalopathy also and so many other diagnoses. She said my neurologist in 2014 didn't read my chart he just assumed l had conversion disorder. So after l went through all these test and doctor which l am very thankful she said l was misdiagnosed So they think it was my ammonia levels that made me fall out, hallucinating, and cognitive decline, also depression. So when l came back home l went to my gp and he doesn't know l went to the Mayo Clinic the last thing we discussed l was going to John Hopkins and l probably would have because l heard about a new encephalitis clinic there in the US. But the Lord had another road for me to go because my appointment was setup right away. So when l told h l needed a new gasterentogist he sent me to a liver clinic that does transplants so l don't know what he's doing. So l really can't wait to get back to Minnesota. My internal medicine doctor always said l want you to come here. So l don't know if l have a fatty liver. No one has said anything. They wanted me to come back this month but when we said November nobody seem to think that would matter. So l pray l don't have to have a transplant but if that's what l have to do then l will. I'm trying to lose weight and keep my pressure and ammonia level down. Which l can't tell because l am not getting it tested regularly. The last time l had my levels checked was in Aug so l guess that's alright. I don't know how often that's suppose to be read. And also the neurologist said my ammonia level may fluctuate. And l think that's very true. It's so weird you can walk alright for awhile and then you may get wobbly or just fall. So then you become a housebound person. So.l am blessed l can get out a few times a week but it always have to be with someone. But even though l really can't complain l am blessed to still be here.
I've been swelling lately in my stomach, arms, legs and other places. I was told by the Mayo vascular doctor that my stents surgery wasn't done probably and they were concerned about portal vein to the hepatic veins. I don't know if this is cause of another allergic reaction to medicine or should l be concerned about bleeding in the veins or stomach. Has anyone experienced this before? I am still having problems with my doctors and pharmacy not listening to me when l tell them about medicine l am allergic too. Either they don't document it or l have been given them and thank God l am aware of it before l take it. And then they say l have conversion disorder or depressed. I think they have the problem. Thank you for the Mayo clinic.
Yes l went to a neurologist who l asked my doctor not to send me to but l want to get my release to drive and l told him l went to the Mayo clinic and they told me my memory was fine. I told him it was my liver and l was told l had autoimmune encephalitis and they said they couldn't find anything currently going on, which l looked up about the symptoms and how doctors say it's a mental disease and all your test can come back normal and you still can have it. The neurologist at the Mayo Clinic said l.had the residual of it. She also said l could habe had an allergy to meds. Which is 100% true because my previous gasterentogist said l got the hyperammonia because of medications. So l continue to tell him l could understand were my general practice doctor would want me to see him to make sure l can get the release to drive. He looked up my records and said he gave you the release since Aug well nobody called me to pick it up because somebody would have to go get it since l can't drive. So l continue to tell him about the hyperammonia and l asked him if this could have been why l was passing out and having seizure like symptoms
He told me you had bipolar and schizophrenia. I told him l was cleared of that at the Mayo Clinic they just thought l might not have known how to deal with all that was going on. I also to him the vascular medicine doctor said the stents that was placed wasn't done correctly and he said one isn't flowing like it suppose too. So l just can't wait to see the gastroenterologist at the Mayo Clinic because nobody wants to say they made a mistake. I also told him when l went to the pharmacy twice they gave me meds l was allergic too. And l told my husband what he said and he said l should have went in with you. He told me when l fell l hallucinate and what l said my husband said what he said was true. So l call my general practice doctor office to get my release and nobody knows where it is and he showed me where to very he signed onvery he the computer. I know l can't hold that against them but it seems like l can't go to anyone in this state for help because they are all covering up there mistakes. And l am trying to get off these meds and l really don't know how so l wanted to know who l can ask if l have to go out of state?


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text: Right car, right color, right price? This 1969 Camaro SS hits a lot of high notes, and there aren't many more desirable pieces of vintage muscle than a '69 Camaro. Admit it, this gorgeous big block F-body would look pretty good in your garage, wouldn't it? Pretty hard to resist a bright red Camaro with arrow-straight bodywork. We dig the aggressive cowl-induction hood, chin spoiler, and duck tail spoiler out back, all tied together with a black... vinyl top. Yeah, this is a car that gets attention for all the right reasons. The bright trim stands out quite well, so it's important to get it in good condition before installation, and as a result, this Camaro wears beautifully polished fender trim, quarter panel gills, and rockers, not to mention the bright chrome bumpers, all of which sparkle against the paint like jewelry. SS badges have been installed in all the right places, with correct '396' badges on the front fenders to advertise the big block under the hood (although they don't quite tell the full story, but we'll get to that in a moment). The clean black vinyl interior epitomizes Camaro cool in 1969 and looks timeless today. Using correct reproduction seat covers, the interior is no-nonsense and monochromatic, but in good condition overall. Factory gauges in the dash are joined by a trio of Auto Meter Ultra Light auxiliary gauges under the dash. A center console houses the horseshoe shifter, and the three-spoke steering wheel is a standard plastic piece, which is seldom seen these days with all the reproduction woodgrain wheels showing up. There's a stock-looking radio block-off plate, and we like the no-nonsense attitude, but it would also be easy to add the entertainment system of your choice without having to undo someone else's work. No surprises in the trunk, either, which has clean sheetmetal and needs nothing but a reproduction mat to look like 1969 all over again. With 454 cubic inches of Chevy V8 under the hood, this Camaro need make no excuses on the street, either. It was rebuilt to resemble the legendary L78 396/350 horsepower version, but it's likely even more potent than that. Upgrades include an aluminum intake manifold, Holley double-pumper carburetor, a giant aluminum radiator, and a set of long-tube headers and Flowmaster mufflers that give it a cackling idle. Chrome dress-up parts make it sparkle against the black engine bay and Chevy Orange paint looks good no matter where it lives. The transmission is a TH400 3-speed automatic driving a 10-bolt rear end, and you can see how shockingly clean this car is underneath. A new gas tank hangs out back and trick 17-inch Torque Thrust style wheels wear staggered 225/45/17 front and 245/45/17 rear performance radials. If you've been looking for just the right combination of quality, looks, and price, this '69 Camaro definitely delivers. Call today!


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This Tuesday, America will elect it's president, South Dakota will determine whether abortion will be legal in their state, and California will decide whether marriage will be between a man and a woman. We are in a moment of terrifying urgency.
Daniel, the prophet, gave himself to fasting and prayer for 21 days moving an angel.
Do not be afraid, Daniel, for from the first day that you set your heart on understanding this and on humbling yourself before your God, your words were heard, and I have come in response to your words. (Daniel 10:12)
Like Daniel, if we pray, we can move angels and the demonic forces threatening our nation. In 2004, a group of intercessors went down Interstate 70 praying for the elections. We ended in front of the Supreme Court with LIFE tape over our mouths crying out for the unborn. A man in our group had a dream. In the dream he saw two tornadoes that said HA HA over it. We realized that these tornadoes were two mocking spirits coming against our nation: Homosexuality and Abortion. Seeking to confirm our prayer journey we were surprised as we read Psalm 70,
Let them be turned back because of their shame, who say, "Aha, aha!"
We realized God was shouting from Heaven two threats against our nation: homosexuality and abortion. As these two threats tower over against our nation, we are in need of fasting and prayer. If the church will arise in prayer and fasting, like Daniel, we can turn these elections. We can turn the battle in South Dakota for the unborn. We can turn the battle in California for marriage.
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Diamond-Alternative Gemstone Engagement Rings Getting more bling for your buck in today's jewelery market can be difficult, but don't go digging into your savings just yet. We have some great tips to get your dream ring and save you some cash in the process. Whether it's a clear stone that is just as sparkly as the real thing, or a colored stone that will set your ring apart from the rest, we've come up with some great alternative gems that will look just as gorgeous a real diamond! Aquamarine From the deepest depths of the sea, to the highest point in … Read More →
Designer Engagement Rings Below $4,000 Vera Wang LOVE at Zales This is one of the best bargain deals out there for the bridal market! Vera has teamed up with Zales to design beautiful and affordable engagement rings. She has included a signature blue sapphire in the bezel of almost every ring. The price ranges all the way from $650 to $30,000. We love the elegant pave set look and this is exactly what Vera Wang's LOVE collection is all about. The collection is very versatile as well with a numerous amount of options to choose from. The ring showed above … Read More →
What You Should Know About Engagement Ring Settings Finding the perfect engagement ring takes work and knowledge. Being educated on the seven engagement ring settings is a must! We want to help you understand what every ring setting is and explain the pros and cons of that ring! Prong Setting The first and most popular ring setting is the prong setting. Basically what this mounting is, is three to six "claws" that help hold the diamond (or any gemstone) in place. The prongs can be V-shaped, pointed, or flat. Usually the V-shaped prongs are used for more fancy cut stones … Read More →
4 Ways to Cut Down the Cost of Your Engagement Ring When you are purchasing an engagement ring you have to keep in mind that it is a long term investment that should be practical in price and sentimental in value. Buying an engagement ring has been said to cost a 3 months salary, but what if your salary isn't as high as you anticipated before getting engaged? We have a simple solution to this problem that should not only save you a buck or two, but make sure while saving you still get her the ring of her dreams! … Read More →
Spotlight On: The Sapphire Engagement Ring The sapphire is a unique stone that has been dated back centuries. It is unique in the fact that it is the second hardest crystal made from the earth's crust. This gemstone is currently becoming the hottest trend of 2013! Stars such as Elizabeth Hurley and Kate Middleton have sapphire main stones in their engagement rings. The Mystical Powers of a Sapphire The reason people gravitate towards this gemstone isn't only because of its deep blue color, but because of the spiritual ambiance it gives off. Dating back centuries, people used to use the … Read More →
How to Lower the Price of Your Engagement Ring If you are on a budget and want to get as much ring for your buck, have no fear we have the tips that will save you thousands on your engagement ring. First lets discuss what the 4 C's are. This is a common diamond term we use almost always on our blog posts. These four c lettered words basically describe everything that is important about a diamond. Color, Clarity, Cut and of course Carat Weight. The two C's that you can reduce the price of your diamond for without having … Read More →
Many assume that in order for a ring to be considered an engagement ring it has to have a diamond as the center stone. In reality an engagement ring can be anything that symbolizes who you are as a person, or something that represents the bond you have between you and your partner. Women in 2013 are realizing that gemstones are a fantastic alternative to a fancy diamond engagement ring. So many celebrities turned from colored diamonds to gemstone engagement rings. Here is a list of our top 5 favorite celebrity gemstone engagement rings. 1. Kate Middleton: Obviously she would … Read More →
Colorful Engagement Rings Buying an engagement ring doesn't just mean you have to necessarily buy a colorless diamond. Modern day engagement rings can be your favorite colored gemstone as well! Some celebrities that have a head start on this new fashion trend are Halle Berry, Kate Middleton, Carrie Underwood, Etc. Most thing that people don't know is that diamonds don't only come colorless. Harry Winston lent Halle Berry a 5.4 Carat Pumpkin Diamond for her red carpet appearance during the Oscars. Pumpkin Diamonds, like they sound are orange colored diamonds. These are one of the rarest in the diamond family … Read More →
Jersey Shore may be canceled, but the stars of the reality show are staying in the news. We've known that Jenni, JWoww, has been engaged to her long-time boyfriend Roger Mathew for the past few months, but now she is finally showing off her massive ring! JWoww's Engagement Ring Roger proposed with an enormous cushion cut engagement ring right after the two of them went skydiving, which of course was caught by a camera crew for JWoww's reality show. She reportedly said that the ring was more than she ever expected, but with her big personality we all know it's … Read More →
Choosing an engagement ring can be a fun process, you have so many stones to choose from. You don't have to have a diamond as an engagement ring as is commonly thought. In fact diamond engagement rings did not become popular until the 1920's. More recently women have gravitated towards colored stones, especially sapphire engagement rings. Source: engagementringgurus.com via EverDream on Pinterest Prince William gave the newly wed Princess Catherine his mother's Sapphire engagement ring. Prince William wanted to somehow include his beloved mother, Princes Diana, into the wedding. It made quite a stir when the ring was presented … Read More →


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The Global Forum for Partnerships between States and Businesses to Counter Terrorism took place in Moscow from 28 th to 30 th of November, 2006, in the framework of Russia 's G8 chairmanship initiative. At a specialized exhibition under the name of Security Technologies/Anti-terror commissioned by Russian Ministry of Home Affairs, both Axxon (former ITV) and Panasonic security companies demonstrated results of their collaboration in the field of technology.
G8 Ministers of Foreign affairs, Anti-terrorist and Special services heads took part in this forum along with national business communities' representatives. Among high ranking guests of the exhibition there were present: Sergey Lavrov, Minister of Foreign Affairs; Nikolay Patrushev, Head of FSB, Head of National Anti-terrorism committee; Rashied Nurgaliyev, Minister of Home Affairs; Yury Luzhkov, Mayor of Moscow City, and other official personalities.
One of the important sections at the Security Technologies/Anti-terror specialized exhibition was surveillance and photographic means. At the common booth of Axxon (former ITV) and Panasonic, Axxon (former ITV)'s Axxon Professional digital video surveillance and FaceAxxon Enterprise facial recognition systems had been demonstrated in operation along with the following equipment from Panasonic: BB-HCM331 and BB-HCM381 PTZ IP cameras with duplex audio as well as WV-NP1000 dual output (analog + IP) megapixel IP camera. The booth invoked great interest among visitors and press representatives. RTVi reporter conducted an interview with one of Axxon (former ITV) specialists. Other channels such as TVC, Russia Today (NTV+ branch) and RBK-TV paid their attention to the booth, as well.
The Forum approved Strategy for Partnerships between States and Businesses to Counter Terrorism where critical infrastructure preservation and protection has been focused onto as well as the fact that "businesses can contribute significantly to emergency response". Axxon (former ITV) Group has developed products that help this to be carried out.
SafeCity™ megapolis scaled security system already implemented in numerous districts of Moscow and other cities has a comprehensive set of tools for maintaining safety of critical city infrastructure sites as well as immediate data transfer to emergency services to prevent emergency situations and/or mitigation of their consequences. Using intelligent technologies such as FaceAxxon Enterprise along with perfect hardware from Panasonic gives law enforcement structures new abilities in malicious persons detecting and catching, terrorist attacks and other disasters prevention.


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If you're after a wedding dress that's not only beautiful but also practical, you can't go past a high-low gown. Perfect for modern brides, these dresses feature fashionable and functional silhouettes that are long in the back and short in the front. As such, they achieve a lovely, elegant appearance without making it hard to walk down the aisle. On top of that, high-low dresses also allow you to show off your legs and shoes. Of course, before you get to that stage, you'll have to find the right one for you. To do so, take a look at our guide. Here, we've rounded up the most beautiful high-low wedding dresses for brides.
What is a High Low Wedding Dress?
A high-low wedding dress is a gown that features an asymmetrical design. The style's hem is short in the front and long in the back, creating a contrast between high and low as the name suggests. Although a non-traditional choice for brides, high-low wedding dresses have been around for some time now. Today, there are countless different versions available. While some have a sharp contrast in length between the front and back, others are more subtle.
High Low Wedding Dress Styles
High Low Wedding Dresses with Sleeves
For an elegant yet fashion-forward look, you can't go past a high-low wedding dress with sleeves. After all, what better way to balance a flash of your legs than by covering up your arms? Yes, adding sleeves certainly injects a ladylike and demure touch to the high-low gown. To wear the look, try choosing between lace and sheer designs to ensure you don't appear too covered up. For your hem, select an option where the front finishes at or just above your knees.
One Shoulder High Low Wedding Dresses
A one-shoulder high-low dress can cast a unique and gorgeous silhouette. Featuring an asymmetrical top and bottom, the style is highly eye-catching and fashion-forward. So, if you're the kind of bride who loves to turn heads, this may be the gown for you. All you need to do is find the version that suits your personality. For sophisticated brides, a chic fitted design with ruffles can make an excellent option. For glamorous brides, a one-shoulder style with lashings of tulle may be more appropriate.
High Low Sweetheart Wedding Dresses
High-low wedding dresses may feature a non-traditional silhouette, but that doesn't mean they can't be just as romantic as traditional designs. If you're after a gown that's as charming and special as your love, consider a high-low sweetheart dress. Sweetheart dresses feature a neckline that is low at the front and shaped like the top of a heart. The result is a beautiful and feminine appearance fit for a fairytale wedding.
A-Line High Low Wedding Dresses
An A-line dress can be an elegant and flattering choice for brides. Of course, without any special details, this traditional silhouette can seem a little simplistic. So, if you prefer a look with wow-factor, you should pick an A-line style with an exciting element that draws the eyes. While this could be unique cut-outs or glittering embellishments, a high-low hemline also works fabulously. The combination is particularly fantastic for creating a gorgeous hourglass appearance while also showing off your legs.
High Low Ruffle Wedding Dresses
In recent seasons, ruffles have made a serious comeback. Whether small and delicate or big and bold, frills and flounces can now be found on many fashion-forward dresses, including those designed for brides. So, if you're looking to give your wedding day look an on-trend twist, be sure to pick a high-low dress with plenty of stunning ruffles. These curls of fabric will float around your legs in a lovely way.
High Low Tulle Wedding Dresses
When it comes to creating a gorgeous bridal look, tulle is a go-to fabric for many women. Thanks to its light, airy and sheer aesthetic, tulle creates a beautiful and magical appearance, especially when worn in cascading layers. Of course, while gorgeous, all those layers of tulle can be challenging to walk in. So, if you're worried about tripping and falling on your big day, be sure to opt for a high-low design.
Purple High Low Wedding Dresses
Chances are if you've decided on a high-low wedding dress, you aren't afraid to break with tradition and bend the rules. So, why not push things a little further? While white may be the traditional choice for brides, it's not the only option. Today, there are countless stylish and chic coloured wedding gowns on the market. So, why not consider one for your special day? In particular, purple can be an unexpectedly appropriate wedding dress option. All you need to do is find the shade that best suits your skin tone.
Pink High Low Wedding Dresses
If purple isn't your colour, perhaps pink will take your fancy. This pretty hue can make an excellent choice for your big day. As well as looking chic and giving off some princess vibes, pink also pairs perfectly with a high-low hemline. So, if you're after a wedding gown that's equal parts lovely and daring, you can't go past this combination. Just add nude heels, soft makeup and a beautifully loose updo to complete your whimsical style.
Black High Low Wedding Dresses
We all know black is an elegant and flattering colour, so why not wear it on your wedding day? Black wedding dresses are unique, edgy and seriously stylish, so long as you choose wisely. To do so, consider picking a black gown with a high-low hem. As the dark tone of black can appear heavy and overwhelming, breaking it up with a flash of skin at the legs is an excellent way to balance the look.
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Cloud 101: An Insider's Guide to Cloud IaaS Services
Today's marketplace exists mainly in cyber-space. More and more businesses are moving away form brick and mortar business models and transitioning to the cloud for greater security and cost benefits. At FORETHOUGHT.net, we developed a white paper that can assist your company in understanding the cloud and how it can impact your business.
Cloud 101
We begin by explaining what exactly cloud computing is, and is not. From there, the white paper moves into the various business trends that are driving the development of cloud services. Then we highlight some of the benefits delivered by cloud computing. Lastly, this section discusses the various service models available through cloud computing. These include Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Software as a Service (SaaS), and Platform as a Service (PaaS). You can find definitions and detailed explanations of each of these services, and others, listed in the white paper.
One of the most important issues we are often asked about is security concerns with cloud computing. This is why we devoted an entire section of this white paper to directly address security in the cloud. In the security section you can find out about the application of HIPAA regulations within the cloud. This section also covers the benefits of cloud computing with regard to disaster recovery, data backup, redundancy, server virtualization, server security, and elastic computing services.
Bottom Line
The last section of this white paper addresses ways in which cloud computing can effect your bottom line. Some of the main topics in this section include rapid deployment of services, sector growth, and more on the benefits of elastic computing services. Lastly, this white paper offers some suggestions for finding the best Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) data center in your area. If you happen to do business in Denver or Boulder, Colorado, we like to believe the best option is Forethought.net.