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Christy's Story
I remember the day the doctor told me I wouldn't be allowed to run again. I stared blankly back at him. Being an athlete had always been part of my life. My identity. And although the hip pain had worsened dramatically over a period of only 6 months, I prolonged going to see an Orthopedic because I knew I was going to hear those words.
At birth, I was born with a condition called developmental dysplasia of the hip. My hip socket wasn't aligned correctly. At only 2 years of age, I had surgery to help correct the condition. I was placed for 6 weeks in a double-legged cast. Growing up, my parents never focused on what I couldn't do. I started gymnastics at a young age, then soccer, track, cheerleading, and my college dance team. Upon graduation of college, I ran my first half marathon. I was raised to believe my condition didn't prevent me from completing any of my goals. I am grateful my parents instilled this faith in me at a young age.
However, as I progressed into my late 20's, I could no longer ignore the pain that had worsened in a short amount of time. I was referred to Dr. S, one of the top Orthopedic surgeons in the country. It was then he said those words. "Stop running." He recommended I get another surgery, called a Periacetabular Osteotomy (PAO). My hip X-ray showed the beginning stages of arthritis, and this surgery would preserve my own hip joint, and potentially prevent me from needing a total hip replacement down the road. February 2012, I went into the operating room. I spent five days in the hospital, and two and a half months on crutches. Four months off of work. For a year, three large screws were embedded into part of my hip.
Living in sunny San Diego, one of the most active and fit cities in the country, it seemed as if everyone around me was athletic and running. There were days I was depressed. I couldn't imagine what a life without sports would look like. Thankfully, I found Yoga, which has now become my passion. I feel healthier than ever.
Today, I work as a Pediatric nurse on an Orthopedic floor. I assist in caring for young children that are placed in the same cast I was at a year old. I also care for teenagers that receive the same surgery I had as an adult. I am able to show parents of these children pictures of me as a child, in a spica cast, and help ease their worries that their children will be able to live a normal life. Since being a patient myself, I am now able to relate and connect to these children in a powerful way that I couldn't before. My job has never been more satisfying and rewarding.
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Your story is amazing! I also suffer from hip dysplasia, and have had surgery to correct a torn labrum. I was told that after the surgery, I would never be able to run again. I proved him wrong! But I worry that some day, that's going to be the truth.
Thank you for sharing your story :)
I too was born with this condition. I also had surgery when I was almost two years old. I grew up in Del Mar! Hello sister!
I am now 50 years old, and have lived with the pain since my early 20's. I have a job that requires me to stand and walk ALL DAY and this has taken a toll on my poor hip. The last time I saw an orthopedist, he examined my x-rays before seeing me and he was surprised I could even walk without a cane. All the years of gymnastics, cheer, and ballet helped strengthen the muscles and keep everything flexible and strong.
Because I have a slight gate, sometimes people think I have an injury to my knee or ankle. I would like to have surgery, but I'm very scared. Thanks for posting your story. Maybe I'll look into it now.
Hi Christy, your story resonate as I too was born with bilateral hip dysplasia and had my first hip surgery before age 2. Dr. Santore performed my PAO nearly 17 years ago and I'm now due for a hip replacement. Keep living life! We may have physical limitations but we have intelligence, which can take us far!
Best wishes, Cathy
I too was born with bilateral hip dysplasia; I was treated with casts and braces until I was 4. My parents tried to hold me back, but I was/am strong willed and wouldn't let my disability hold me back. When I was in school I was on the Trampoline team, Tumbling, Track and was a cheerleader. After high school, I went on to become a hairstylist, got married and became a mother to 4 children (both of which I was warned not to do); I have no regrets. I was a runner for years until my early 30's when things started causing me lots of pain; I had 2 failed (basically) PAO's and spent a year in bed – I've had years of struggle since; I will never be able to run again, but I am hoping that after the first of 2 THR's, the first one is scheduled for 9/23/13, I will be able to do things I've not been able to do for years! Thanks for your story!
This reply is for Lisa Pearson. I to was born with congenital hip dysplasia but did not learn of it until age 53. after seeing several doctors I was referee to Dr. Richard Sanford, on Feb 2013 he did a PAO on my left hip. by then I was 55yrs old. I am now pain free swimming 3/4 mile everyday. my hardware will come out sept 26, 2013. there is hope. keep trying!!!
Hi ya,
I am 28 yrs old from the UK and was also born with hip dysplasia. I have had an x ray and have been informed that I now have osteo arthritis and I am waiting to see the consultant to discuss surgery. There have been talks of a resurfacing or a hip replacement.
This has all come about as I went to have a smear test and it couldn't be done properly due to my flexibility.
It is my right hip that is effected.
I have always been active.
I was planning on tryng for a baby next year but now I am having some concerns.
PLease help. x
Thank you for sharing your story… I too have the same condition and spent 7 weeks in a body cast when I was ten… The most recent surgery I had at 28. It was a pelvic osteotomy of my left hip (the right was done when I was ten). I'm now 32 but still ssuffer
Continued… Immensely from the pain. Stretching is painful, sleeping on my left side hurts and when I was married, it was painful after being intimate with my wife. I don't know what to do as I hate taking pain killers but I don't know of any other s sikution
If you have any advice, it would be most appreciated. Email me at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Thank you,
So inspirational. Your courage, passion and personality for life are all things that i greatly admire. PAO's are not only physically taxing, but their is a mental/emotional aspect that it seems you've conquered. Your perseverance is admirable and your smiling face on that mountain spikes volumes to your endurance. So proud of you
Thank you for sharing your story!!
I am 32 years old and was diagnosed with hip dysplasia about a year ago, I guess I've had this since I was a child but it never bothered me..My pain began while I was pregnant with my second child, he is going to be 9, so yeah I've been in pain for about 9 years now. When I first went to see a doctor regarding this I was told it was my sciatic nerve so I kept going to the chiropractor.. why so many chiropractors/doctors missed my condition, I don't know because now I see my x-rays and its so clear, I even have a cyst in my hip socket..I too have ran half marathons and my last one was just a month after being diagnosed, at that time my ortho said "I won't tell you not to run your race as you have put in your training but you have to keep in mind this is your last race, you cannot run anymore", those words were so hard to swallow. I ran my race, my timing was bad but I wasn't aiming for good time, at that point my goal was to cross the finish line and I did, thanks to my husband who ended up running with me and kept me motivated because honestly if it wasn't for him I wouldn't of been able to finish, I was in excruciating pain, slowly but surely I finished.. I see people out jogging and I truly envy them..the pain has gotten worse even thought I no longer run but just walking brings on the awful pain…reading this gives me some hope, I am scheduled to see Dr. Santore the end of this month (April 2014)and after reading your story I am excited and have hope that he will be the doctor to finally be able to help me. God bless!
Email me (firstname.lastname@example.com) or find me on Facebook…would LOVE to meet you while youre in San Diego and talk about the entire experience!
Thanks for sharing! I'm heading down to see Dr. Santore for my first appointment tomorrow and to hopefully schedule surgery. I had my first osteotomy at age 16, and surgery on both hips prior to that. I still have the screws in my left hip years later so I'm surprised to see that now they take the screws out! I'm definitely not looking forward to the healing process and I'm hoping I won't be out of work for 4 months, ugh!
Thank you for your post. It's inspiring. I have so many questions because I went in to the doctor last week thinking I had tendinitis and came out with a labrum tear, tendinitis and hip dysphasia. Pao surgery sounds like my only option. I have been told to stop running and doing yoga which are two things that I have truly enjoyed and done for almost 20 years.
I'm terrified
Would you mind if I emailed you privately to ask you some questions?
Of course! firstname.lastname@example.com or find me on facebook (Christy Dowd who lives in san diego). Feel better!
Thanks Cristy for your story and positivity – I identified strongly with your post, particularly the first two sentences. I'm 37 and still reeling from the recent diagnosis of advanced hip osteoarthritis from dysplasia and need for THR… however what I'm really struggling with is the news I have to hang up my running shoes and find a new passion. I wanted to ask, are there any yoga poses you have to avoid? and any that you find particularly good for your hips? Other than not pushing yourself too far, I can't seem to find much specific info for yoga/hip dysplasia/hip arthritis.
Hey Cathy! Yoga has been a savior for me, especially the more "fitness" like yoga classes that give me as equal of a physical workout as running did. It has been extremely hard to give up running, and two years after my PAO I still struggle with it. Not only is it running but soccer, tennis, etc that involves any small busts of running at all.
Some awesome yoga hip openers are figure 4 pose, half pidgeon pose, tree pose, and crescent pose. I am unable to comfortably do floor frog or humble warrior at all, even after the PAO. I always make minor adjustments. Hope you stay optimistic on your journey to be pain free as well as live an active life. Let me know any other way I can help.
Thanks Christy! I'm struggling to distinguish which yoga poses hurt and which help, good to have somewhere to start :) best wishes to you, Cathy.
Who would you recommend for hip dysplasia in a 6 month old in the Encinitas area? Thank You
Call the Orthopedic department of Rady Childrens hospital at 858-966-6789
After five years of pain and seeing every chiropractor, PT, voo doo doctors (just kidding) and a completely failed/botched hip arthroscopy for a torn labrum, I was finally diagnosed with hip dysplasia. I'm scheduled for THR 2/11/15. I've always been an active person until a year ago when the pain became too much. I'm devastated to think I can't run anymore. I keep thinking maybe just little 5K's would be ok?! Could you please tell me more about the "fitness type yoga" classes you referenced? What type/name should I look for? My perception of yoga is that it's slow and boring. I want to work up a sweat and listen to loud rock music while I work out! Thanks so much – Laurie
Hi Laurie-
It took me awhile to be okay with not running. However, I have found that heated Yoga Sculpt classes are equally as hard and motivating physically. I go to a studio called Corepower Yoga. They are a national corporation with lots of studios around the country so look them up! Their C2 and Sculpt classes are super hard…and they play rock music! The classes are anything but boring (sometimes I cant even finish one!) I am more fit, thinner, and feel like more of an athlete now than I did as a runner. Corepower also offers a free week for new students. Check it out! I also love Pilates Reformer classes, which are equallly as hard!
You mentioned that you have mentored teens that have had the same PAO surgery. My 15 year old daughter will have this surgery in January. She is a soccer player and hopes to return to the field once she is fully recovered. Your story was published a few years ago so I'm not sure if you are still mentoring teens having a PAO surgery. If so, what how do we get in touch with you?
I had this same surgery by Dr. Santore in 2001 at the age of 16 and it was the best decision. My recovery was very similar. I also was very active and had to give up several sports. The quality of life after (and now in 2020) is incredible. Dr. Santore and team is amazing.
I grew up having hip pain until I went to Dr. Santore when I was 12, and he told me I had bilateral hip dysplasia. I had 2 PAO surgeries with Dr. Santore. My first was done in 2014 when I was 15, and the second in 2016 when I was 17. There is no contest between my quality of life now compared to what I grew up with. It's a hard recovery, but all of it is worth it in the end.


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Recently, it's been pretty slow going working on AMAZE. Currently, the two biggest obstacles are collision detection and asset handling. I'll cover collisions in a later post, as it's a bit lower on my to-do list. In the past, I dealt with assets in a very simplistic way. I'd toss a bunch of PNGs, WAVs, and OGGs into a folder, then call it a day. I'll be the first to admit that it's not a very professional solution. From now on, I'll be using custom data types for assets, with various extensions. The first of these is SPA, for SPrite Asset. In the past, I'd make a PNG file with each frame next to each other. Surprisingly, it was quite a pain to make these, and that's why I use so little animation in my games. I'm writing a simple conversion program right now that'll convert a bunch of PNG files into a single SPA file, along with some simple pieces of data, like the sprite's origin point, and some options for making collision masks(I'll cover those in greater detail later). Right now, I'm writing the code that parses the PNG files, and it's rather boring. that's the main reason why I'm taking so long. Once that's done, it'll be easy to add sprites to my engine, and then I can tackle the problem of collision detection.
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1999 Bodegas Bilbainas, La Vicalanda, Rioja Reserva
Since I have been on a Rioja kick lately, I really wanted to try this Bodegas Bilbainas La Vicalanda Rioja Reserva that has been lurking around my parents cellar. The wine was definitely on the earthier/funkier side, but I enjoyed it. There were aromas of truffles, black candied cherries, caramel, and dark chocolate. The mouth feel was bright sour cherries and fairly round, and it left a lingering high tone petrol/funk taste on the palate. Not for everyone, but interesting to try. RECOMMENDED
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Unlike most people, I am not the biggest fan of California Pinot Noir. Don't get me wrong, it is very popular, and there are some great ones for sure, I just simply have been underwhelmed by them. But I am always happy to try a good Pinot when one comes my way or when the mood strikes, such as pairing with Sushi in place of a white wine or beer. This Etude Pinot Noir was medium bodied and very refined with a light smokey red fruit character. There were also subtle hints of sour cherry, cola, pepper, and Asian mango spices. Very approachable. RECOMMENDED
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This newsletter is a summary of the latest news in the React world and a place to showcase noteworthy React developments made in CodigoDelSur.
React Suspense is an addition to React that can simplify developer's lives when dealing with async rendering. For example, when dealing with network requests, refreshing data and keeping tabs on spinners, things can spiral out of control really easily. With React Suspense we can fine tune our rendering flow, and it even exposes new primitives to have even more power.
- Andrew Clark: React Suspense: A great talk by Andrew Clark, explaining the context in which React Suspense is most useful and different ways in which it can improve a typical codebase.
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A project's structure can be one of the most important decisions. Scalability, modularity, ease of use, clarity, and flexibility are aspects that must be thoroughly reviewed before embarking on a new project. These two articles can shed light on two different approaches, but there is no silver bullet for this problem, and each project will present a combination of unique problems to prioritize and solve.
- Fractal — A react app structure for infinite scale: Using fractals, this author details a project structure that can work for projects of any scale. While some may consider it to be verbose, it can be useful for projects in which the scalability requirement is not clear, and especially useful when working on distributed teams.
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Happy Wednesday Y'all
Halfway through the week.
How are we all doing?
Are you having a pretty easy week
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Chicago was lucky enough to get a little dust of snow.
Of course that could only mean one thing!
Snow Day!!
Just kidding :) I don't get those!
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Totally worth it.
Totally worth it.
Theres is something I love about snow.
The earth feels a little warmer,
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The fact that snow sparkles,
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Possibly my favorite reason is it gives me a
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Nothing is more fun that throwing snow at the ones you love.
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Before you order your next venti white chocolate mocha with whipped cream from Starbucks, consider this: You're consuming nearly 18 teaspoons of sugar! That's the same as downing two cans of Coke.
But the white chocolate mocha is just one of several Starbucks drinks that contain what British health advocacy group Action on Sugar calls a "shocking" amount of sugar.
The group examined the sugar content of 131 flavored hot drinks sold in the U.K. (many of which are also sold in the United States) and found that 98 percent of those sold at major coffee chains have excessive levels of sugar.
It's "yet again another example of scandalous amounts of sugar added to our food and drink," said Graham MacGregor, chairman of Action on Sugar and professor of cardiovascular medicine at Queen Mary University of London.
Starbucks was the worst offender. Not only did the coffee giant's hot mulled fruit drink – which is a spiced grape with chai, orange and cinnamon sold in the U.K. – top the list of the most sugar-laden drinks with a whopping 25 teaspoons of sugar, but six other Starbucks drinks were also included on the list of the top 10 most sugary drinks.
"These hot flavored drinks should be an occasional treat, not an 'everyday' drink," says Kawther Hashem, a registered nutritionist and researcher for Action on Sugar. "They are laden with an unbelievable amount sugar and calories and are often accompanied by a high sugar and fat snack."
Action on Sugar says Starbucks has pledged to reduce added sugar in its "indulgent drinks" by 25 percent by the end of 2020.
"We also offer a wide variety of lighter options, sugar-free syrups and sugar-free natural sweetener, and we display all nutritional information in-store and online," a Starbucks spokesperson said.
Health experts link excessive sugar consumption to a variety of health problems, including obesity, Type 2 diabetes and tooth decay.
The American Heart Association recommends that men consume no more than 9 teaspoons of added sugar per day. It says women should limit their daily added-sugar consumption to 6 teaspoons.
Action on Sugar not only wants to see a reduction in the sugar and fat in unhealthy drinks and foods in the U.K., but it's also requesting a 20 percent tax on sugary drinks and a ban on marketing unhealthy drinks and foods to children and adolescents.
Check out "7 Tips for Breaking Your Addiction to Sugar."
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To learn about the proper placement of Timing Anchors in the Review Tool, read the steps below or view our updated Review Tool video.
Step 1- Launch the Review Tool
Click the "Launch Review Tool" button on the project page. The Review Tool will open in a new tab of your browser.
NOTE: You must have a current version of the Microsoft Silverlight plug-in installed to use the Review Tool.
Step 2 - Identify Timing Error
If the syncing of the audio with a word on the transcript is incorrect, you can use the Pause Button to stop the Timing Bar. Move the Timing Bar to the point on the spectrogram where the erroneously synced word appears to begin or end.
The Preview Buttons are useful for accurately pinpointing the correct placement of the Timing Bar. You can use these buttons to hear what is directly before and after the Timing Bar, helping you determine where exactly to place it.
Step 3 - Insert Anchor
To add a Timing Anchor, select the word you wish to re-sync. When you have the Timing Bar placed accurately at the beginning or ending of the word on the spectrogram, choose between a Start Anchor (green flag) or End Anchor (red flag.)
Start Anchors are generally most useful after a pause or a portion of non-spoken sound.
End Anchors tend to be used before a break in sound or a period of non-spoken sound.
SyncWords re-times your transcript on the fly around any newly placed Timing Anchors. By default it performs the re-sync automatically, but you can select the portion for re-sync yourself by changing the "Retime Radius" setting to "Manual." For more information, see our "Retime Radius" support post.


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Getting a movie star smile has never been easier. While drugstore teeth whitening products can work fine, Dr. Euclid McLeod Jr., DDS, in Georgetown, Texas, can brighten your teeth several shades lighter than any product you buy at the store. If you're looking to brighten your smile, call the smile expert — or book your appointment online — for a consultation.
Habits, food, drinks, and time are all responsible for changing the color of your teeth. The primary culprits include:
Your teeth may also lose some of their brightness as you get older.
Almost anyone can get their teeth whitened. However, Dr. McLeod first examines your mouth to make sure your teeth and gums are in good health before giving the go-ahead for the process.
He also assesses the types of stains on your teeth. Teeth whitening agents work best on surface stains, which are usually yellow in color. Stains under your enamel, usually blue-gray in color, may not respond to whitening agents.
Teeth whitening products also don't work on restorations or dental prosthetics such as crowns, bridges, or veneers.
Dr. McLeod uses a special bleaching agent to make your teeth whiter. During the whitening process, the active ingredient brightens your teeth by giving oxygen access to the enamel, which causes it to turn a lighter color.
Once you're cleared for teeth whitening, Dr. McLeod starts by placing a special mouthguard over your gums for protection. He then paints your teeth with the whitening agent. Then, he shines an ultraviolet light on your teeth to activate the whitening process.
Teeth whitening treatment takes about an hour and the effects are almost immediate. Dr. McLeod can brighten your teeth up to six shades lighter, and they may remain bright for up to three years.
After the whitening, your teeth may feel sensitive to changes in temperature, but this is temporary.
To keep your smile bright after teeth whitening, you need to:
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The seller is "driverboard" and is located in Shenzhen. This item can be shipped worldwide.


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Bohyme® Hand-Tied Skin Weft was designed to mimic hair growing from the scalp. This unbelievably realistic design creates a natural and seamless transformation that is virtually undetectable at the scalp.
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Please, when making revisions to this article, post some sort of commentary on why changes were made. It keeps us sane. ----Arazia & Ranmaru
Left in most of the revisions, but reverted the first paragraph. The phrasing was intentional. Ranmaru -is- an anime catboy, but has a Siberian tiger fursona in the furry fandom. ----Arazia
Hi there! Just a suggestion that might make your life easier: You can add a page to your watchlist (use the "Watch this page" checkbox at the bottom of the page when you edit it), then use the settings in "My Preferences" (at the top of the page to receive an e-mail whenever someone edits a page on your watchlist.----DuncanDaHusky(talk) 18:44, 1 June 2007 (UTC)
Thanks, I did add the page to my watchlist. The above note is just to remind people to post comments when they do edits to a page. I appreciate it, though! ----Arazia
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Savory Lentil Soup 5 cups stock ( chicken or vegetable) 1/2 a sweet onion diced 2 cloves of garlic diced 1 celery stock diced 1 carrot diced 1 sweet potato diced 2 spring onions chopped 1 1/2 cup mixed dried lentils 1 can of garbanzo beans ( rinsed) 1 tablespoon of tomato paste 1 tsp. ground cumin 1 tsp. red wine vinegar chopped parsley ( to taste) Place all the ingredients in a stock pot and simmer of one hour. Serve with toasted rustic bread, rubbed with fresh grape tomatoes and garlic. A soup to enjoy on a cold winter's day while reading or writing poetry. © 2014 Ann Ivy Male


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For those of us that have been lucky enough to go to conventions and meet the actors involved with the show, there is always this fun moment when you find out just how much the actor is like - or not like - the character they portray.
I won't say that I knew Carmen personally. Far from it. I was lucky enough to interview him via phone once, and to meet him at a convention, and he was simply a lovely man. Funny, kind, and well I tend to think there was a lot of Jacob in Carmen.
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Hidden Chronicles Midwest Kitchen: Our guide to finding every difference
As you play through Zynga's Hidden Chronicles on Facebook, you'll eventually come across a new kind of scene (as opposed to the standard scenes of finding items on a list) in the form of a spot-the-difference scene. The first scene (if you're playing in order) that offers this mechanic is Midwest Kitchen, in the Journey in Jade set. This offers two mostly identical pictures of a country kitchen, with six differences between the two (mostly items that are missing in one scene by present in the other). We're here with a guide on how to find these differences, in case you're having trouble spotting them on your own.
Note: The items you'll receive will just be a selection of all of those pictured below. If you're looking to find a particular item: Hit Ctrl +F (or Command + F if on a Mac) and type in the name of the object you're looking for. This will take you directly to its image. Also note that this scene does not come with named objects. We've tried to label them as clearly as we can for easier searching.
- Bucket - Orange
- Oven Mitt - Pink
- Pan - Yellow
- Wind Chime - Blue
- Basket of Fruit - Red
- Gravy Dish - Green
- Bird - Green
- Bread - Pink
- Cake Dish - Orange
- Rattle - Red
- Rooster - White
- Stool - Red
- Plaque - Blue
- Snow Cone Magnet - White
- Carrot Magnet - Green
- Hot Plate - Pink
- Cat - Red
- Dish Towel - Blue
- Knife - Green
- Cookie Jar - Orange
- Towel - Blue
- Cabbage / Lettuce - Pink
- Lace - Orange
- Birdhouse - Green
- Peppers - Blue
- Plates - Blue
- Radish Magnet - Green
- Fridge Magnet - Blue
- Stand Mixer - Green
- Measuring Cup - Green
- Placemat - Blue
Check out the rest of our Hidden Chronicles coverage right here.
What do you think of this Midwest Kitchen scene, or the spot-the-difference mechanic in general? Do you like it more or less than the original scenes? Sound off in the comments.


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When I started drop shipping there were so many questions that came to my mind:
It is a common thought that when you start a business, you need a huge capital. This is true for traditional businesses like Brick and Mortar and other e-commerce sites in which you have to hold an actual stock. But with today's technology and huge innovations, there are ways to start a business without really spending thousands of dollars.
The Drop shipping Business
The definition of Drop shipping is the exact process of sending goods from the manufacturer or warehouse directly to the buyer and/or the retailer without even taking an active part in the usual online sale life-cycle. With e-commerce giants in the industry, the drop shipping business can be possible for anyone who wants to start a business online.
How does the drop shipping business work?
Drop shipping is basically a resell business with a hands-off approach. The difference between dropshipping and the standard retail process is that the seller does not need to stock the products physically. What happens is that when the store makes a sale, it buys the product from the manufacturer and have it delivered directly to the buyer. This option frees the seller from handling the product physically.
What is Drop Shipping Arbitrage?
The drop shipping arbitrage works well like the traditional drop shipping business however with a slight difference. Instead of sourcing products directly from the manufacturer, you source products from other sales platforms such as Amazon, Walmart, Aliexpress, and etc that offer the lowest price possible. Products or items sourced are then listed to another sales platform or possibly your own website.
The diagram below shows a typical drop shipping arbitrage operation. The customer makes a purchase through your store on eBay, then you process the order sourcing the item from Amazon, Walmart, Aliexpress, Sears, and etc. Your source will then deliver or ship the item directly to the customer.
No big start-up capital required.
Yes, you read that right. Anyone who wants to go into the drop shipping business does not really need to break the bank in order to get started. With products being purchased only when the store makes a sale, the seller technically doesn't have to purchase items in bulk, stock the products and eventually sell it to the market. So no large initial investment is required.
How to get started with Drop shipping Business
It's easy to understand the drop shipping business but putting it into action is somehow daunting for those who have no experience or knowledge in the matter. But with an easy guide to follow, you can start in no time. Learn how to drop ship by reading through reliable articles and instructions from sites like udemy.com. You may also consult YouTube or publish a post asking questions for help in any drop shipping groups on Facebook like this one. There is also an option to hire a drop shipping tutor. You will be surprised by the number of options that offer help on this subject.
How to Start Drop Shipping
Choose a Sales Platform
There are quite a few sales platforms that aspiring drop shippers can use. Shopify, WooCommerce, Volusion, and eBay are just a few platforms that are common to drop shipping. To know the best sales platform that will work well for you we will discuss in another post. Note that these platforms charge a fee for the services they offer. You can start by taking advantage of their free trial. But eventually, you will want to try out their plans to maximize seller features that will soon benefit your business.
eBay drop shipping is perhaps the most common route that many beginners follow. Why not? eBay has an established reputation and has built trust and confidence among many shoppers through the years. eBay also recognized drop shipping and allows it in their platform. You may check out what eBay has to say about drop shipping in their help center, about product sourcing. Plus, you don't have to take care of traffic, eBay does that for you.
Product sourcing (sometimes called drop shipping) is one way to sell items on eBay. Sellers that are using drop shipping methods never actually see the product—instead, it is shipped off directly from the source's warehouse to the buyer's address. The seller first charges the buyer and only then pay the product source for that specific item. This benefits both the buyer and seller.
Start by creating an account. You can search through YouTube and Google for various instructions on how to open an account on eBay. Doing so is mostly self-explanatory. However, the tricky part is creating an eBay seller account. You can check eBay's help center on how to set up a seller account as well. And again, most of the steps are self-explanatory.
Find a good niche
- You will want to start selling products that are salable in the market. Research on a niche that you are passionate about and at the same time competing in the market. Skipping this step may result in a business that does not sell, simply because you chose the wrong product on the market.
- Brainstorm ideas. What niche is scalable and highly in demand in the market today? Find products that meet customer needs. What are people looking for? Look for products that never go out of style and what is trending. Google is perhaps among the best resources to start your search or you can go straight to eBay or Amazon.
- Use the search bar, type in best seller in Amazon or best sellers on eBay. Pick out the top ten products that make good sales every month. From the search results, you can choose a niche that you are interested in or passionate about. Something like clothes, fashion, or ladies' accessories.
- Use Google keyword planner to help you identify which keywords are trending in your niche. Take note of these keywords and verify with Amazon or eBay if indeed these keywords are doing well in the market.
- Use helpful tools other than Google Keyword Planner. In the business of drop shipping arbitrage, there are many tools available in the market that can help boost the process of searching for the right niche for you. You can search these tools from Google too.
Find a good supplier for eBay product sourcing
At this point, you should have already established your choice of a sales platform. And of course, the right niche for you. Now it's time to look for good suppliers to provide the products you are going to sell.
Good suppliers are those who are able to give you the lowest possible price to give you room for profit. There is various sourcing information on YouTube that will definitely help in your first steps in drop shipping. But here are some tips on how to identify a good supplier.
- Good suppliers offer quality products. You will know you found the right supplier when they have high customer satisfaction, fewer returns, and better product reviews.
- Find suppliers who offer fast or even free shipping services. All in the name of keeping the customers happy, you will want suppliers who can ship the products in the shortest time possible.
- Look for suppliers who are reliable and legitimate. There are many ways to know if a supplier is legit. It is always important to research facts about the supplier you are eyeing for. If you have the chance to contact them, get on the phone and schedule an appointment. Suppliers who have good reviews are usually the best pick.
Amazon.com is a good source of items to sell. Considering these three points mentioned above, Amazon is a legitimate platform that had built and established trust and confidence among its patrons throughout the years. Amazon provides a wide array of quality products, and they offer prime features which allow free shipping on selected items.
Build and maintain a record of good suppliers. This is a good time to be organized. You may use google documents to help you keep supplier and product records and to monitor sales throughout the process.
Upload the list of products you made to your chosen sales platform. You may use images provided by your supplier, or you can customize it to add your logo. Note though that your job as a drop shipper doesn't end here.
Manage your listings / Inventory Management
Finally, you have everything set up. Your store is up and running. You have there a list of carefully researched and profitable products in the market. What's next? The answer is quite obvious. Wait for sales to kick in. For a few sales, monitoring inventory and managing your listings on eBay can be easy. But as your business grows with a bigger list of products, you will need help.
There are many drop shipping tools on the market that can help manage listings and inventory. Consult Google by typing in 'drop shipping management tool' in the search bar. Google will provide you a list of management tools that most drop shippers use in the business. You can also check our post about 33 Free Tools & Extensions every Dropshipper must know.
Read through the results and decide which one works for you well. But then again, it helps to know the pros and cons of each tool suggested. You will want to use a tool that fully automates the system – from processing orders to monitoring inventory. These tools can free a great deal of your time so that you just need to concentrate on adding salable products to your store.


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A temporary use notice (TUN) can be issued for the temporary use of premises for gambling where there is no premises licence in place. Premises that might be suitable for a TUN might include hotels, conference centres and sporting venues.
A TUN may only be granted to a person or company that holds a relevant operating licence issued by the Gambling Commission. For example, the holder of a betting operating licence could apply to provide betting facilities at a snooker tournament.
There is a limit to how many temporary use days can be applied for in any 12 month period. More than one TUN application can be made for a premise, but the total number of days combined cannot go over 21 days in any 12 month period. If it does, we will issue a counter-notice that will stop the gambling. It will be an offence for the applicant to continue offering gambling for more than the allowed 21 days.
The holder of an operating licence must give notice to the licensing authority in whose area the premises are situated and must specify:
The same set of premises may not be the subject of a TUN for more than 21 days in any 12 month period, but may be the subject of several notices provided that the total does not exceed 21 days.
The notice must be lodged with the licensing authority not less than 3 months and 1 day before the day on which the gambling event will begin.
The application must be copied to:
The person who is giving the notice must ensure the copies are with the recipients within 7 days of the date of the notice.
If no objections are made within 14 days of the date of the notice, the authority will endorse the notice as valid and return it to the person who gave it.
The notice giver may notify the authority that it is withdrawn at any time up to and during the time it has effect. In these circumstances the notice will have no effect, and any unlapsed period of time will not count towards the 21 day maximum limit.
While the gambling is taking place, a copy of the notice must be displayed prominently on the premises.
Gambling Act 2005
Gambling Act 2005 fees
Gambling Act occasional use notices
Gambling Act permits
Gambling premises licence
Busking and street entertainment permit
Contact information
Designated premises supervisor
Disapply a designated premises supervisor
Food businesses
Gambling Act 2005
Licensing Act 2003
Licensing committee
Notification of interest in a premise
Poole Safe Scheme
Responsible authorities
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|Dick DeYoung
Cover of Genii (1957)
|circa 1930
|1950s - 2010s
Dick DeYoung (b. 1930) has performed as a magician for over 60 years.
In 1948 DeYoung graduated from high school and decided to work in earnest to become a magician. He joined the Houdini Club of Wisconsin (which he served as president) and then the I.B.M.[1]
He discovered magic in the 1940s during his junior year at Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin High School where he perform at a variety show at the school to raise money to purchase war bonds during World War II. He soon began charging money for shows and traveling to magic shops in Milwaukee and Chicago to buy equipment. [2]
He has performed for a variety of audiences and has played in practically every kind of venue, from atop a hay wagon to the largest arenas. [3]
- ↑ Cover, Genii 1957 November
- ↑ http://www.beloitdailynews.com/articles/2010/01/11/news/wisconsin_news/wis1101.txt
- ↑ 60 Years DeYoung, by JULIE SOBANSKI, MUM, November 2006
- Genii 1972 August (cover)


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WestGen is a clean energy development company bringing together a highly experienced team and a portfolio of advanced power projects in Western Australia. Taking advantage of Western Australia's growing need for energy and the high costs of conventional power, WestGen is well placed to develop, build and operate a number of clean energy power stations across the State.
WestGen is developing some of the best solar and biomass projects in the State, carefully selecting prime locations with good access to grids, customers and good fuel resource. WestGen intends to take its projects through to construction and operation to become a major supplier of clean energy in WA.
WestGen Board
WestGen directors have had leading roles in the development and financing of over 2,000 MW of power projects in Australia including the 320 MW NewGen Kwinana CCGT Power Station (WA), 330 MW gas-fired NewGen Neerabup Power Station (WA), 90 MW Alinta Wind Farm (WA), 240 MW Lake Bonney Wind Farm (SA), 450 MW Braemar Gas Power station (QLD) and 640 MW Uranquinty Gas Power station (NSW).