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Oil down on IEA global growth view, awaits China data
U.S. new jobless claims fall to 4-year low; China Q2 GDP due Friday, lower growth forecast; U.S. Fed to act on stimulus if economy worsens
July 13, 2012 8:38 by Reuters
Crude oil futures fell on Thursday as investors worried about the global economy a day before China, the world's second largest oil consumer, releases second-quarter growth data that forecasters expect will be the weakest since 2008.
Losses were trimmed after a report that new weekly jobless claims in the United States fell to the lowest level in four years, sparking some hopes for the struggling U.S. labor market.
Oil futures remained weak as investors avoided riskier assets, with the euro falling to a two-year low against the dollar on global economic growth worries.
A stronger dollar makes commodities priced in the greenback, such as oil, more expensive for holders of other currencies.
"Oil markets today are on a macro trading mode and predominately driven by movements in the euro and the dollar. Oil fundamentals do create an impact, such as when North Sea loading volumes are down, but the effects are fleeting," said Dominick Chirichella, senior partner at Energy Management Institute in New York.
Oil came under pressure early after the International Energy Agency, adviser to 28 industrialized nations, said a global economic slowdown could put a lid on oil prices although there was a risk that "nasty supply surprises" could reignite a market rally.
The agency said market fundamentals had "clearly eased since the start of the year" and oil stocks had built up significantly over the last few months.
China's economic growth probably slowed further in the second quarter to 7.6 percent, its weakest since the 2008 financial crisis as investment, factory output and retail sales weakened across the board, a Reuters poll showed.
In London, Brent crude for August delivery was down 40 cents at $99.83 a barrel by 12:50 p.m. EDT (1650 GMT) after dropping to an early low of $98.51.
U.S. August crude was down 70 cents at $85.11, after falling to a session low of $84.21.
Initial U.S. claims for state unemployment benefits dropped 26,000 to a seasonally adjusted 350,000, the U.S. Labor Department said.
"While the jobless claims and import price drops are supportive, they should also advance the dollar versus the euro, so it will be a difficult read on how it will affect the crude market," said John Kilduff, partner at Again Capital LLC in New York.
He was referring to another set of government data showing that June import prices fell 2.7 percent, putting U.S. inflation pressures on ice for now, potentially freeing up some money from households.
Israel's Vice Minister, Moshe Yaalon, said on Thursday the United States must do more to show Iran it is serious about curtailing its nuclear ambitions because the current pressure was not working.
It was the latest sign of tensions in the Middle East spawned by Iran's disputed nuclear program that has provoked the European to impose a ban on Iranian oil imports that began at the start of the month.
The U.S. has also imposed sanctions that aim to hamper Iran's ability to trade oil with its usual customers.
But traders said on Thursday that, despite the EU ban, Iran had issued official selling prices for loading its crude oil in August.
Oil futures rallied more than 2 percent on Wednesday, carried by momentum trading, despite disappointment that the U.S. Federal Reserve, though keeping its options open for policy easing, said it would act only if the economy worsened.
Also on Wednesday, EIA data showed that U.S. crude inventories fell 4.7 million barrels last week, but the impact was limited as much of the drawdown was in the West Coast, which is not geographically linked to the rest of the U.S. petroleum regions. Furthermore, U.S. gasoline and distillate stocks rose much more than expected.
(Additional reporting by Robert Gibbons in New York, Jessica Donati and Ikuko Kurahone in London, Florence Tan and Manash Goswami in Singapore; Editing by David Gregorio)
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A classic Jordan color scheme takes over this latest release of the Air Jordan 1 Retro Low.
Keeping things familiar, we see the new generation Air Jordan 1 Low covered in a combination of black, white, red and cement grey. Tying back to the history of the Air Jordan III, we see tonal elephant print filling the toebox and other areas throughout.
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From the Archive: With Hollywood poised to release "Kill the Messenger," a movie showing how the mainstream U.S. media destroyed journalist Gary Webb for reviving the Contra-cocaine scandal in the mid-1990s, we are reposting Georg Hodel's 1997 account of how Webb was betrayed by his own editors.
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The CIA/MSM Contra-Cocaine Cover-up
Exclusive: With Hollywood set to release a movie about the Contra-cocaine scandal and the destruction of journalist Gary Webb, an internal CIA report has surfaced showing how the spy agency manipulated the mainstream media's coverage to disparage Webb and contain the scandal, reports Robert Parry.
A Rare Indictment of US Atrocities
Since World War II, the U.S. government has routinely sidestepped blame for the slaughters that have accompanied American foreign policy. One of the few high-profile condemnations occurred when playwright Harold Pinter accepted the Nobel Prize for Literature in 2005, as Gary G. Kohls recalls.
The Year of the 'Leaker'
Exclusive: Critics of "leakers" Manning and Snowden claim that unauthorized disclosures risk lives, but a stronger case can be made that many more lives have been lost due to government deceptions on issues of war or peace, lies that secrecy made possible, writes Robert Parry.
Making the Economy 'Scream'
Exclusive: In the past when the CIA targeted a troublesome government, a key part of the strategy was to make the economy "scream" to get the people ready for regime change. This tactic now appears to have come home to roost in the Right's efforts to destabilize President Obama's government, writes Robert Parry.
Ronald Reagan: Accessory to Genocide
Exclusive: More than any recent U.S. president, Ronald Reagan has been lavished with honors, including his name attached to Washington's National Airport. But the conviction of Reagan's old ally, ex-Guatemalan dictator Rios Montt, for genocide means "Ronnie" must face history's judgment as an accessory to the crime, reports Robert Parry.
Pope Francis, CIA and 'Death Squads'
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The Warning in Gary Webb's Death
Special Report: Modern American history is more complete because journalist Gary Webb had the courage to revive the dark story of the Reagan administration's protection of Nicaraguan Contra cocaine traffickers in the 1980s. However, Webb ultimately paid a terrible price, as Robert Parry reports.


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Mediacurrent: Culture, Code and Karaoke
What is "culture" and why do we take so much time trying to define it? Is it really important or just another buzzword? This past weekend, we were afforded the opportunity to have a company retreat, that went the distance in proving that culture is something that can't be bought and paid for, it's something unique to us and our success really does hinge on its influence. Our people, our relationships, our "culture" is what makes Mediacurrent, Mediacurrent.
Acquia: Learning from hackers a week after the Drupal SQL Injection announcement
Since October 15th, hackers have been busy coming up with creative ways to exploit the SQL Injection in Drupal 7 sites revealed by SA-CORE-2014-005. A week has already passed, and attacks are still ongoing. In a previous post, Moshe Weitzman explained how we were able to protect our customers' sites the moment the vulnerability was announced.
Zero to Drupal: Headless Drupal & AngularJS Hackathon (Recap)
Last night I had the privilege of walking us through our first interactive Drupal meetup here in St. Louis. I'll be honest, I didn't have time to fully plan the night out like I had hoped but everything actually turned out great and it was one of the most fun I've had at a meetup in a while.Security Release
First up, we discussed the recent security release for Drupal 7. Thankfully, everyone in the room was aware of the release and had taken action to patch their sites. Beaven Rudge wrote a great article discussing how important it is to take action against any public Drupal 7 site you've got up. I highly recommend reading through the info-graphic that he posted.Digging in - The Fun Part
Our goal for the evening was to build two applications for our faux pizza company "Dangulo's" (special credit goes to Jeff Geerling for the name). The first would use Drupal as a backend admin and data api. It would also be used to manage ingredient inventory and process orders. The second would be a separate AngularJS application that would serve a fairly dynamic form that customers would use to order our world-famous pie.
Before we dove in, we had to give an impromptu (and hopefully coherent) walkthrough of how AngularJS works and why we would chose to use it in this case. It's important to note that nearly any front-end framework could have been used for the customer-facing app. However, lately a good portion of my time has been spent with AngularJS so that's the route we chose for this project.
Once we had a good understanding of our architecture and how everything needed to be structured, we moved to the Drupal side. For this project, we decided to go with the beta2 version of Drupal 8. Thankfully, most in the room didn't have much trouble getting D8 up and running.Drupal Configuration
Within our Drupal app, we needed to:
- Create a Toppings vocabulary with:
- Title - the name of the topping
- In Stock (boolean) - Whether the topping was in stock
- Create an Orders content type with the following fields:
- Name (text) - The name of the customer
- Quantity (number) - The number of pizzas being ordered
- Toppings (taxonomy term reference) - Referencing Toppings
- Create a view that ouput a json-formatted list of toppings with:
- Title
- In stock
After creating the taxonomy, content type, and views, we created some sample ingredients and ended up with a pretty cool api endpoint for our ingredients.Hello AngularJS
Next, we moved onto the AngularJS side. For this project, I created a starter app (which can be cloned/downloaded at github) that everyone downloaded so that they wouldn't have to start from zero. I actually used Yeoman to generate this app but decided to just push up a build of the app since no one had had node and/or grunt installed. This led to a small issue that all of the files were minified & uglified but given that we only had two hours to get things going, we forged ahead. If you're interested in working with the full app, it can be found here.
After configuring our controller to use $http to query our Drupal endpoint, and adding some markup to our orders view, we ended up with a list of ingredients from Drupal. Woot!
I'll admit, the app isn't that exciting at this point but the fact that we were able to manage content in Drupal, have it output in a standard format, and then use a completely decoupled application to view that data was very rewarding. Sadly, we ran out of time before we could go any further but in the end, I think we covered a lot of ground.Next up?
Obviously, our apps are lacking a lot of functionality before they could be considered "production-ready". Things that we weren't able to get to include:
- Nesting ingredients into categories (ie meats, cheeses, veggies, etc)
- Building the actual form in AngularJS that has dynamic components (ie showing/hiding toppings selection, order total, etc)
- Creating order nodes in Drupal from the AngularJS app
Given that we've got so much work to do, we've decided to extend our interactive session into a second meetup. So mark your calendars as we will meet again in November for our last meetup of the year. Our goal will be to finish out our app and head into the holidays with a better understanding of this brave new world.Special Thanks
Lastly, I'd like to send a special thanks to Relay Technology for hosting our meetup. Josh Paydon stopped by and gave us some great insight into their company, as well as how the tech scene is evolving in St. Louis. If you're a developer looking for work in the St. Louis area, I highly recommend getting in touch with them as they're a great company with some great opportunities available.Tags
Zivtech: Experiencing Portland at the HighEdWeb 2014 Conference
Over the past few days, Alex and I have been out in Portland, Oregon for the HighEdWeb Association's annual conference. The conference, which is focused on technology in higher education, took place from October 19-22, and featured many incredible presentations, riveting keynote speakers, and talented higher education professionals. As sponsors of the conference, we were proud to be able to support an organization that is built upon the use of technology and the web in higher education, and we were excited to be surrounded by so many dedicated professionals.
One of my favorite parts of the conference (which was my first big conference, by the way), was the opportunity to learn about the jobs many of the attendees had within their universities. Hearing first-hand their experiences, struggles, and successes helped put their needs into perspective in a way I had not yet experienced. As a previous student, it was heart-warming to see the dedication of these professionals and to learn how integral each and every one of them is to the success of their college or university.
Thanks to the HighEdWeb Association and its sponsors, we were also able to attend some of the awesome evening gatherings throughout Portland. My favorite event was the social at the World Forestry Center, complete with a live karaoke band, incredible doughnuts from Portland's own Voodoo Doughnut, and various other food and drinks. The karaoke band, Karaoke from Hell, really made the night, as everyone bravely belted out some tunes from their favorite songs. At times it felt like a true, live concert--some of you HighEdWeb members can really sing!
I am truly thankful that HighEdWeb was my first big conference experience, and I am so happy I was able to go and meet many of the wonderfully talented individuals who attended. It was great getting to hear from everyone, and I loved learning more about their work. I know everyone I spoke with had a blast, and we are all looking forward to 2015.
Were you at the HighEdWeb 2014 conference? Let us know what you loved most down below in the comments.Terms: HigherEdWebHEWeb14Higher EducationDrupalDrupal PlanetSponsorshipHighEdWeb
Deeson: Five Drupal modules you're probably missing out on
Here are five under-rated Drupal modules with less than 10,000 installs (at the time of writing!) which we use all the time.1. Paragraphs
Take a look at this fully flexible content creation module called Paragraphs which has 822 reported installs.
Our Content & Marketing Strategist, Emily Turner, explains:
"Paragraphs enables me to create visually interesting content easily. I can choose from a variety of block types which support text, images and iframe content. I can reorder them and control the look quickly, switching alignment left or right. At Deeson, we've put a lot of effort into customising Paragraphs to help with the editing and publishing process. It makes blogs look more lively and gives creators the control they crave."2. Coffee
Navigate through Drupal admin quickly with Coffee, which has 7,577 installs reported.
So if you're finding the nav bar a little slow, give this a go! Just Alt+D and type away.
Mac users will know this as similar to Alfred.3. Navbar
Take a look at Navbar, with 6,238 reported installs, for a mobile friendly nav bar.
This is a backport of the Drupal 8 mobile friendly nav bar. We are using this for all new sites.4. Image Field Focus
We're a big fan of Image Field Focus, which has 5,525 reported installs.
It allows smart cropping of images and combines well with the Picture element, as we explored in our recent post.5. Publication date
The Publication Date module is the missing date stamp in Drupal and has 1,548 reported installs.
It automatically sets itself when you tick the publish box so that newly published content will always be at the top of your listings, even if it's been in draft for months.Have we missed any?
Come and tell us on Twitter the Drupal modules you think need a shout out.
Drupal Watchdog: Drupl'Art
I like new movies and old music.
Why new movies but old music?
Maybe new TV is better because old movies – and TV – were not very good simply because moving pictures were a new medium, and it has taken artists time to mature.
Maybe old music is better because rock 'n' roll of the '60's and '70's was particularly brilliant, a musical Renaissance era.
But we do know that art is subjective; what I like is not necessarily what you like.
So though I prefer contemporary movies over the classics, some people opt for the opposite; they think old TV shows were the Renaissance period – and I just have no taste for good television.
Is there possibly another explanation, having to do with repetition?
Does repetition strengthen and reinforce one's preference? Or do we just repeat things we like... a lot?
I often watch every episode and every season of a TV show I enjoy, but I watch each episode only once. Each episode is similar, but different. The patterns of the characters and interactions are similar, but the dialogue and exact story is, of course, different.
But with music, not only do I listen to the same artists, I listen to the same songs over and over again. I've heard "Jailhouse Rock" a million times, but only watched the movie once or twice. Hearing something I like, repeatedly, reinforces the song's pattern, makes me more comfortable with it, and, I think, ultimately leads me to liking it more.
The same could be said of software patterns.
Building on my last article on "Sculpting Conditionals," nothing helps me more than reviewing someone else's code. I can quickly detect a pattern I'm not familiar with. Frequently, an unfamiliar design pattern indicates trouble. And if the bad pattern occurs once in a code review, it's worth checking to see if it was done elsewhere in code that is already committed. Unfamiliar patterns should be a klaxon horn, something deserving attention. After some study I might discover that the new pattern is actually better than the old pattern, and it will become something I adopt, but it is always initially a warning.
Code Karate: Entity Reference View Widget
If you have ever built a site using the entity reference module, then the Entity Reference View Widget module is a module that you should know about. It isn't always necessary, but can be a lifesaver if you have a lot of referenced content that you need to sort through and select from on your Entity Reference fields. This is a good replacement for using a traditional autocomplete field for your entity reference fields..
In this lesson you will learn:Tags: DrupalEntity ReferenceDrupal 7Drupal Planet
Code Drop: aGov: First Impressions of Australia's Government Drupal Distro
aGov is a Drupal distribution, which has recently been adopted as "GovCMS". It is built and maintained by the Australian Drupal shop PreviousNext. The distribution is a foundation for websites built for government organisations. At Code Drop we've been involved in the development of websites for government bodies locally in WA, however it is an area that is forecast to expand significantly and one that all Drupal agencies should be embracing.
The first step to undertaking the technical aspect of a large project is to evaluate all of the code in the Drupal ecosystem for appropriateness and stability. In this post we'll go through some of the features found in aGov (7.x-1.x) and how they could be applied to a new government website.
Drupal Bits at Web-Dev: Drupal: Altering Page Title and or Title Tag
Sometimes you need to alter the title that appears on the page and or the title tag in Drupal 7. If you need to make them both the same, a call to drupal_set_ttile() from within a hook_preprocess_page() will do it.
Drupal core announcements: All the sprints at and around DrupalCon Latin America Bogotá
We have a great tradition of extended sprints around big Drupal events including DrupalCons and Drupal Dev Days. While there is a sprint day included in DrupalCons (usually) on the last day of the con, given that a lot of the Drupal core and contrib developers fly in for these events, it makes a lot of sense to use this opportunity to start sooner and/or extend our stay and work together in one space on the harder problems.
DrupalCon Latin America in Bogotá is the next DrupalCon! We are still looking for space and additional sponsors for the sprints before/after to help with space, internet, coffee, tea and maybe food. There are already various sprints signed up including Multilingual and Sign me up for anything. We are really friendly and need all kinds of expertise!
Now is the time to consider if you can be available and book your travel and hotel accordingly!Join the sprinters -- sign up now! Practical details
- Dates
- February 8 - 13 2015 (all days at DrupalCon and some days both before and after).
- Times and locations
- Day/Time Location Feb 8 Extended sprint, location: TBD Feb 9 Maybe at the venue. There is also training this day). Feb 10 - 11 These are session days. Sprint lounge at venue. Feb 12 Official sprint day, location: TBD Feb 13 Extended sprint, location: TBD
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We are looking for more sponsors to be able to pay for extra expenses. If you are interested sponsoring or if you need sponsors to cover expenses, please contact me (YesCT).Frequently asked questions What is a sprint?
Drupal sprints are opportunities to join existing teams and further Drupal the software, our processes, drupal.org and so on.Do I need to be a pro developer?
No, not at all. First of all sprints include groups working on user experience, designs, frontend guidelines, drupal.org software setup, testing improvements, figuring out policies, etc. However you can be more productive at most sprints if you have a laptop.Why are there 6 consecutive days of sprints?
DrupalCon is the time when most people in the Drupal community get together. We try to use this time to share our knowledge as well as further the platform in all possible ways. Therefore there is almost always an opportunity and a place to participate in moving Drupal forward.What if I'm new to Drupal and/or sprinting, how can I join?
If you feel new and would love helping hands, the best day to start is the Thursday Feb 12 sprint day. This is the biggest sprint day with lots of people sprinting and different opportunities based on experience level. For a guided introduction to the tools and processes we use to collaborate, go to the First Time Sprinter workshop in the morning. If you know the tools but still could use help picking issues and going through the process, the Mentored Core Sprint is for you.I worked on Drupal before, which sprints are for me?
If you have experience with Drupal issues and maybe already know a team/topic, any days of a DrupalCon may be your sprint days, and even the days before and after. These sprints do not have formal mentoring available, but of course if you have questions, there are always plenty of friendly people to help you. The community organizes off-site sprint opportunities for the days before/after DrupalCon and the event itself provides sprint locations from Feb 10 -12 throughout the session days in the event venue and in the official event hotel. These sprints are broken down to teams working on different topics. It is very important that you sign up for them, so we know what capacity to plan with.Further questions?
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Blair Wadman: Improve Drupal email delivery rates by using Mandrill
Recently one of my clients had a problem with a large portion of transactional email never being seen. The emails were being directed to the recipients' spam folders and were generally being over-looked. These were important emails regarding things like membership confirmations, invoices and event information and were critical to the experience of the members.
Why was this happening? Mostly because the emails were being sent by the web server. I switched it to a Mandrill, a service designed to take care of the headaches of sending transactional email, and this greatly improve the delivery rate.
It is notoriously difficult to ensure emails from your application (such as Drupal) actually get delivered without getting caught in spam filters. Email providers like Mandrill have the expertise to maximise delivery rate. You are unlikely to have the time or expertise to manage this process for your own web server.
Mandrill provides great stats so that you can gain a greater understanding of email delivery, if it is getting caught by spam filters, bounces, open rates etc. You can also test different versions of the same email to see which one performs best in terms of open rates.....Tags: Drupal Site buildingPlanet Drupal
Mediacurrent: Drupal at Dreamforce
It's been several days since the finale of Dreamforce 2014. With over 100,000 attendees, Dreamforce is one of the world's largest cloud computing and business conferences.
Drupal core announcements: Drupal Global Sprint Weekend January 17, 2015 and January 18, 2015
Small local sprints everywhere (well, not everywhere, but anywhere) will be held during the weekend of January 17 and 18 2015. Listed alphabetically by continent, country, locality.
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To participate,
- use "Drupal Sprint Weekend 2015" in the description of your sprint meetup, sprint camp session, mini-sprint, wind-sprint, or all-day sprint, like: "Drupal All-day Sprint in Anywhere Town, IL, USA is part of Drupal Sprint Weekend 2015."
- add a link to your sprint on this page. The link can be to a website, meetup, event on groups.drupal.org, blog post or whatever is appropriate for your event.
- link back to this listing of local sprints
- add an "event" of type "sprint" on groups.drupal.org in a group for your area, to put your sprint on drupical.com and get exposure to people in your area
- use the hash tag #SprintWeekend on twitter
- use the tag "SprintWeekend2015" on d.o issues
For resources to help plan your sprint:
- d.o doc: What is a sprint?
- d.o mentoring doc: Resources for sprint planners: How to plan a sprint
- blog: Planning your own local Global Sprint Weekend January 25 and 26 2014 Sprint
- Core Office Hours (drupalmentoring.org) doc:How to lead a sprint
- 2013 DrupalCon Portland session: video on sprint planning and mentoring by xjm, ZenDoodles, add1sun, YesCT
- 2013 podcast: There is no crying in sprints from DrupalEasy
- 2014 podcast: 084 Global Sprint Weekend 2014 with Cathy Theys - Modules Unraveled Podcast with webflo.
- 2014 podcast: Global Sprint Days from Lullabot
- (from 2013) blogs: Preparations for Sprint Weekend and Bringing in people include how to groom issues so others can work on them.
- irc planning meetings, ask any questions about planning or participating during the regular office hours: in #drupal Tuesday 02:00 UTC and Wednesday 16:00 UTC
Resources for participating in a sprint (needs updating for 2015, but this is a start):
- Drupal 8 change notifications
- Resources for contributed module developers: upgrading your modules to Drupal 8. Look at git logs and 8.x issues from modules that have already started a 8.x branch. As you port, first commit a 7.x version as initial 8.x, and make frequent public commits (and issues in your issue queue!). In those commit messages: 1) say what you did, *and* 2) add "per ...." and site the change record, or link to an example in another module that led you to think that was what needed to be done. The "per" is really useful. See also the Pants example module.
- (from 2013 need a 2015 version) Preparations for Sprint Weekend includes what to bring, and how to find/groom issues.
- Use irc, and post a comment when about to work on an issue.
- Drupalize.me free Community videos
A blurb to add to your session/event description (edit to fit your event):
Everyone is welcome; if you have built a site in Drupal, you can contribute. We will split into groups and work on Drupal core issues. Bring your laptop. For new folks: you can get a head start also by making an account on Drupal.org, getting some contribution tools, and developers can install git before coming and git clone Drupal 8 core.
The curious might want to see the locations from 2014 and 2013.
Drupal Watchdog: Drupal Static Caching
Drupal at scale is possible, and indeed, even powerful. Ask someone what they think of Drupal, though, and more often than not they'll tell you that they've heard it's slow. I've seen a lot of poorly-performing Drupal sites in my line of work, and caching is by far the most common reason for the gap between possibility and practice. Even the most basic Drupal installation brings an excellent multi-tier caching architecture to the table, but unfortunately it's easy for developers to break it.
Perhaps the most frustrating caching problem is when developers miss easy opportunities to leverage static caching in their custom modules. By storing computed function results in static PHP variables, further calls to the same method can be made hundreds or thousands of times faster. Taking advantage of this technique requires minimal developer effort: if a result has already been computed, return it; otherwise, store the new result in the cache before returning it.function apachesolr_static_response_cache($searcher, $response = NULL) { $_response = &drupal_static(__FUNCTION__, array()); if (is_object($response)) { $_response[$searcher] = clone $response; } if (!isset($_response[$searcher])) { $_response[$searcher] = NULL; } return $_response[$searcher]; }
The Apache Solr module uses static caching in several places, such as ensuring that only one Solr search will be performed per request, even when there are several search-related blocks on the page.
Like any caching solution, the performance benefits of static caching depend on whether the speed benefit of cache hits outweighs the performance overhead associated with cache misses. The largest performance gains come from caching functions that are time-consuming, repeated often within a single PHP execution, and expected to return the same value more often than not. This is a well-defined set of conditions, and a lot of Drupal code meets them.
Aten Design Group: Organizing Features for Complex Drupal Sites
We build Drupal sites with a combination of site code and the settings that Drupal stores in the database. Settings are easy for someone with no coding experience to change; but we can't track setting changes in the database as easily as we can track changes in code.
Drupal's Features module is the most widely adopted solution in Drupal 7 for storing settings as version-controlled configuration in code. Like with most things Drupal, there isn't just one approach to configuration in code: a few Aten folks have been working on another approach called CINC.
If you do decide to use the Features module, you'll quickly learn there isn't a single way of creating features. Drupal Kit provides some guidelines, but structuring and organizing Features-created modules is largely left up to the developer. Things can quickly get unwieldy on a complex site with multiple developers and many Features. In cases where Features is a project requirement, we've created a process that has worked well for us.Be consistent with Features naming conventions
Our Feature names follow this convention: [projectshortname][summary][package_name]_feature
- [projectshortname] This three-character code is decided at the beginning of a project and keeps the custom module and feature names unique to the project.
- [summary] This is a super-short summary of the specifics of the feature.
- [package_name] This should closely follow the package naming convention set for the project. Keep reading to learn more about package names.
- feature This lets others know that this module was created by Features and also helps keep the module name unique.
- Page content type - abc_page_entity_feature
- Image style definitions - abc_image_styles_config_feature
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When creating a new Feature, you can specify a package name. This is the same as defining "package = [something]" in a custom module .info file. The Package name groups your feature on the Features list page and the overall modules page. Being consistent with package names makes it easier for other developers and clients to find available features. We suggest nailing down package names at the beginning of a project. Our package names typically look something like this:
- [projectshortname] Configuration (image styles, text formats, search settings, various module settings)
- [projectshortname] Entity (content types, fields, field collections, taxonomies, etc.)
- [projectshortname] Views (views defined by views module)
- [projectshortname] Page (page manager & panels)
Our typical modules directory (sites/all/modules) is structured like this:
- contrib (modules downloaded from Drupal.org)
- custom (modules that aren't contrib and specific to the project)
- features (modules created by Features)
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The Features directory (sites/all/modules/features) is then broken down a bit further to make it easier to find what you need. We try to make this mirror package names as much as possible.
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It is normal for a Feature to be dependent on other Drupal modules. For example, a content type Feature will be dependent on the Field Group module if using field groups. When creating content type Features, fields used by the content type are tightly coupled with each feature. The quickest way to a cross-Feature dependency is by creating two content type Features that have several shared fields (e.g. body, tags). Content Type One may contain the field base for the body field. Content Type Two also uses the body and now has a dependency on Content Type One.
Cross-Feature dependencies make it hard to have Features that are truly independent and reusable across projects. Our way around this is being very intentional about when we use shared fields and adding them in a completely different Feature. We call this Feature "Shared Field Base". This shared Feature allows Content Type One and Content Type Two to be completely independent of one another.
At the end of the day, the important thing is to pick an approach and stick with it throughout the project. We've created a process that works well for us, but there are other approaches. How does your approach differ from ours? What other tips do you have for creating features and keeping them organized? Are you excited about Drupal 8's plans for configuration in code?
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2 days ago there was an unsolicited email incident on Groups.drupal.org. A number of people were added to a group without their permission and subsequently received email notifications for posts and comments in that group. This was done via 'Add members' functionality, which was available to all group organizers on Groups.drupal.org. The problem was reported via the Groups issue queue and other channels and site maintainers took immediate steps to delete the group in question and disable comments on posts to stop email notifications going out to all affected users.
Our next step was to disable 'Add members' functionality to prevent such situations in the future. Group organizers still have 'Invite friend' functionality available to invite people to their groups, which will require users to accept invitation, giving their explicit permission to be added to the group.
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Mike Stiv - Drupal developer and consultant: Drush pro for the lazy: Aliases
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We had a fantastic sprint at and around DrupalCon Amsterdam earlier this month, and thanks to our big push, Drupal 8 is now in the beta phase (second beta as of this writing). Now it is essential to focus on Drupal 8's remaining critical issues, especially upgrade path blockers.
To help move these critical issues forward, the Drupal Association and Wunderkraut are sponsoring a focused sprint in Ghent, Belgium between Wednesday, December 10 and Sunday, December 14 in Wunderkraut's offices (Dendermondsesteenweg 48A-101, 9000 Gent, Belgium).Space is limited but we welcome your help!
Confirmed attendees include: alexpott, xjm, fago, berdir, plach, yched, swentel, dawehner, Wim Leers, and Gábor Hojtsy. (damiankloip and catch may also be at the sprint.)
The sprint space takes 15-20 sprinters, so we only have limited additional space available, but would love to extend the group more with people who would love to focus on resolving critical issues together. We will likely not be able to take surprise attendees, so please contact xjm to sign up for the sprint.
Remote attendance is also welcome. If you cannot afford traveling to Ghent for this sprint, we can collaborate on IRC as well! See you in #drupal-contribute. You can also help us at the Drupal 8 Critical Burndown sprint during the BADCamp extended sprints and Core Development summit.
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There's something that has begun to drive me absolutely crazy as I've come into parenthood. Something so annoying and inconvenient that it makes this "Bruce Banner" want to morph into his counterpart: when people park over their line in a parking lot. It may not seem like a big deal to them or many other people. However, as a parent with two children in car seats it is such an annoyance that I begin fuming at the sight of it.
If it weren't for my wife and kids
I haven't written in a while due to other activities, but tonight, I just needed a place to collect and share my thoughts about what has been going on lately.
My boyfriend and I have been dealing with the subject of baptism for months now and I have gone from...vehemently defending what I believe...to questioning what I believe...to total confusion...to being completely unsure of what I believe and not being sure of anything anymore. No I'm not apostasizing..if there is one thing I do have
I had a dream last night. My husband and I was on this big ship with one of those big wheels to guide it. There was a lot of people on it with us but they would not listen to us as we tried to lead them in what needed to be done to keep the ship going. They all just ignored us and soon they just disappeared and we were alone. We kept passing through islands. We could not port on any of them because whenever we tried we just went right through them.
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[COLOR=Blue][SIZE=2].. This weekend I had another life experience that I probably would not have regretted never having, had I missed it. I was very blessed by my LORD to have, I believe the Doctor said a TIA. He told my wife and I that this was a stroke without any damage to my heart.
.. I tell this for the blessing of others. Having followed Dr. James Dobson's stroke coverage, I was aware of the pain radiating down the right arm meant that I was having a stroke and with the loss of sensation
Well a while ago, I was pretty annoyed, to put it kindly, at everything. You might not really remember that, well I am really angry at the world we live in and the need for me to the utmost and the world to look to God for our rock and salvation from death and suffering.
Well the first thing I think I was to talk about is, Me. And I think if I remember correctly, there is the world and the church after this to knock down I believe.
So me? What am I to be annoyed about
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I know from my girlfriends that many men are not averse to smoothing on a product or two - and not only do most of them secretly use their lady's scrubs and tubs, but men's products have increased by 70% over the last six years, meaning that our dads, husbands, brothers and boyfriends now have a bathroom cabinet of their own.
Dry skin causes wrinkles< - False, even oily skin can become wrinkled if you don't look after your skin. Avoid sunbathing and tanning booths, always wear an SPF, regularly exfoliate and cleanse and moisturise daily. I'm also a big advocate of meditation, it takes more muscles to frown than it does to smile.
If you're hairier than you think you should be, try using a cream with acid, or maybe destroy your follicles with a laser, or take a pill to balance your hormones so that other people can look at you without being repulsed - don't worry about the hysterical depression that comes with it - it's worth it!
"A woman has the age she deserves" - These words come from none other than Coco Chanel. She knew the value of living well inside your skin. Living with a sweet tooth can be worse for you than you think. We all know sweet treats add inches to the waistline, but did you know that chocolate could also give you wrinkles?


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Basketball news and notes 12/2
Basketball news and notes 12/2
OKLAHOMA STATE - F Mario Boggan (disciplinary) missed last game, "?".
NC CHARLOTTE - G Leemire Goldwire (ankle) is "?".
Goldwire's status for the 49ers' game Saturday at Indiana is uncertain
after he twisted his ankle late in a loss Wednesday at Mississippi State.
He is averaging 17 points and nearly five rebounds. While battling for a
rebound, Goldwire fell to the floor under Charlotte's basket, twisting
his right ankle -- the same foot on which Goldwire had off-season surgery
to remove an extra bone. There was no sign of further damage other than
the slight sprain, team officials said.
LOYOLA MARYMOUNT - F Matthew Knight (concussion) is "?".
PORTLAND - G Darren Cooper (hamstring) downgraded to expected to miss.
WOFFORD - G Drew Gibson (hamstring) missed last game, "?".
ALABAMA - G Ronald Steele (knee) is "?".
Alabama's All-American point guard, Steele, sat out the last two games,
strictly as a precautionary measure to allow more time for the tendonitis in
his right knee to heal. He practiced on Thursday and is expected to practice
again Friday. If he does not start Saturday, junior JUCO transfer Mykal Riley
will start. Riley is averaging 11.5 points and 4.8 rebounds.
Re: Basketball news and notes 12/2
Hoops hype: Saturday`s top NCAAB matchups
Associated Press
Sat, Dec 2, 2006
Information taken from Associated Press NCAAB previews.
Kentucky at No. 6 North Carolina LINE: Tar Heels -10 1/2
Since the 2000-01 season, the team that`s been ranked lower or unranked has prevailed four times out of six.
Kentucky (4-2) won the first four meetings of the series by an average of nearly 15 points. North Carolina (5-1) has taken the last two matchups and was the underdog both times.
Kentucky has lost its two games against ranked opponents.
UNC`s Brandon Wright is shooting a team-high 63 percent from the field.
North Carolina leads the series with Kentucky 18-10.
No. 25 Texas vs. No. 21 Gonzaga LINE: Zags -2 1/2
Gonzaga has outrebounded opponents by an average of 8.6 per game.
Texas has started four freshman in each of the last two games. Freshman Kevin Durant is averaging a team-high 22.3 points per game. Gonzaga`s leading scorer is senior guard Derek Raivio with 18.9 points per game.
Gonzaga beat Texas 67-64 in the Great Alaska Shootout in 2001 in the only previous meeting between the teams.
No. 23 Georgetown at No. 10 Duke LINE: Blue Devils -7
Georgetown has topped 80 points only twice since a Jan. 21, 2006 victory over Duke and is averaging 68.2 points a game this season.
Jeff Green, the Hoyas` leading scorer last season is averaging only 7.3 points in the last four games.
The Hoyas have three starters back while the Blue Devils are starting three freshmen.
The Blue Devils` Greg Paulus is connecting on just 35.7 percent of his attempts from the field and freshman Jon Scheyer is hitting just 38.3 percent of his shots.
The Blue Devils are 0-1 against the Big East this season.
No. 22 Wichita State at No. 14 Syracuse LINE: Orange -4 1/2
Syracuse (7-0) won its first six games by an average of 18.1 points. They are facing its first ranked opponent of the year.
The Wichita State Shockers (5-0) have beaten two of last season`s Final Four teams on the road this season. They haven`t beat two ranked teams in the same season since 1977-78.
The Orange are holding opponents to 34.5 percent shooting this season, which ranks ninth-best in the nation.
Syracuse leads the all-time series 2-0, but these schools haven`t met since the Orange won 83-63 in 1991.
Re: Basketball news and notes 12/2
NBA betting news and notes 12/2
NBA Today - Dec. 2
Associated Press
Sat, Dec 2, 2006
L.A. Lakers at L.A. Clippers (10:30 p.m. EST).
Kobe Bryant, coming off a 52-point outing on Thursday, leads the Lakers against their crosstown rivals.
STARS Friday
- Gilbert Arenas, Wizards, had 33 points and 10 assists in a 121-109 win over the Bobcats.
- Chauncey Billups, Pistons, had 22 points and 16 assists to lead Detroit to a 108-100 win over the Knicks.
- Luke Ridnour, Sonics, scored at the buzzer to give Seattle a 105-103 victory over Indiana.
- LeBron James, Cavaliers, had 31 points and eight assists in a 106-95 win over the Hawks.
- Carmelo Anthony, Nuggets, scored 35 points in a 106-92 win over the Timberwolves.
- Andres Nocioni, Bulls, scored 31 points with 13 rebounds in a 111-108 victory over New Orleans.
- Shawn Marion, Suns, had 27 points and 14 rebounds in a 122-116 win over the Bucks.
The players` association filed two unfair labor practice charges Friday against the NBA over issues with the new ball and the league`s crackdown on player complaints. A number of players publicly have complained about the change in the ball from leather to microfiber composite. But the crackdown on complaints after the whistle, often referred to as a ``zero-tolerance policy,`` might be the bigger problem.
The Detroit Pistons beat the New York Knicks 108-100 Friday night for their eighth straight victory. The Pistons haven`t lost since a 100-99 home defeat to New Orleans dropped them to 3-5 on Nov. 15.
New Orleans` Chris Paul had his third career triple-double with 25 points, a career-high 18 assists and 11 rebounds in a 111-108 loss to the Bulls on Friday night.
Michael Redd scored 37 points in Milwaukee`s 122-116 loss to the Suns on Friday night. ... New Orleans` Rasual Butler scored 33 points in a 111-108 loss to Chicago. ... Atlanta`s Joe Johnson scored 31 points in a 106-95 loss to Cleveland. ... Zach Randolph had 28 points and 13 rebounds in Portland`s 91-89 loss to Orlando.
``Our obligation to represent our membership dictates the filing of these actions. There is virtual unanimity amongst the players about their concerns and intense dislike for the new synthetic ball and the `zero-tolerance` policy.`` - Statement issued by players` union director Billy Hunter after the players` association filed two unfair labor practice charges Friday against the NBA over issues with the new ball and the league`s crackdown on player complaints.
Re: Basketball news and notes 12/2
Childress out 4 weeks with hairline fracture
Associated Press
Fri, Dec 1, 2006
ATLANTA -- Atlanta Hawks guard Josh Childress could miss another four weeks with a broken bone in his left foot.
Childress missed his seventh straight game Friday night when the Hawks lost to the Cavs 106-95 as 3 1/2-point dogs. He had been listed as day to day, but coach Mike Woodson said X-rays showed a hairline fracture that could keep Childress out for another month.
Childress averaged 13.3 points and 6.4 rebounds in seven games before he was hurt.
Meanwhile, Hawks forward Marvin Williams is likely to miss at least two more weeks with a broken left hand, Woodson said.
Williams, the No. 2 overall pick in the 2005 draft, was hurt during training camp and has yet to play this season.
The Hawks next play the Blazers on Sunday.
Re: Basketball news and notes 12/2
PHILADELPHIA - G Allen Iverson (knee) injured in practice, "?"
Allen Iverson (bruised left knee) and Kyle Korver (sprained left ankle)
were injured in practice. Iverson hopes to play tonight in New Jersey,
while Korver's availability will be determined later today.
SACRAMENTO - F Ron Artest (back) is "?".
Ron Artest didn't start Friday because of a flare-up of an ongoing back
problem, but led the Kings with 15 points.
INDIANA - F Jermaine O'Neal (hamstring) is probable, but not 100% healthy.
O'Neal left the game for the second time in the past three games Friday. He
went to the locker room in the first quarter with a sore left hamstring. He sat
out the rest of the first half, but played 21 minutes in the second half. O'Neal
said it's the same hamstring that caused him to miss time in the preseason.
"He felt something in there where it was bothering him enough in the first half
that he felt like it might tear," HC Carlisle said. "He got it worked on in
the first half, warmed up and was able to go in the second half.
GOLDEN STATE - G Jason Richardson (knee) is "?".
Richardson (sore left knee) did not practice Friday and will be a
game-time decision tonight against Milwaukee. HC Nelson, who held
Richardson out of the second half of Wednesday's game, said the decision
will be left to Richardson, provided he's cleared to play. "Can you play
or can't you? Yes or no? That's all I'll ask a guy," said Nelson.
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On Friday, Kasey Kahne gained a familiar sponsor for the upcoming Sprint Cup race at Darlington Raceway.
Through its Rockwell Tools brand, Positec Tool Corp., a global company that manufactures and markets power tools and lawn and garden equipment, will serve as primary sponsor of the No. 5 Chevrolet driven by Kahne for the May 12 NASCAR Cup race at Darlington. It will mark Rockwell Tools' first sponsorship of a Sprint Cup team.
"We are very excited about partnering with Hendrick Motorsports, Kasey Kahne and the No. 5 Chevy race team for the upcoming NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Darlington as our initial sponsorship at this level," said Tom Duncan, president and CEO of Positec Tool Corp., the parent company of Rockwell Tools. "NASCAR fans are some of the most loyal and supportive in all of sports, and we see this as a great way to promote and build our Rockwell brand of power tools and accessories."
Rockwell Tools recently sponsored Kahne's Camping World Truck Series entry when NASCAR returned to Rockingham Speedway for the first time since 2004. Despite starting from the back of the pack on a slippery racetrack, Kahne found Victory Lane in the April 15 event. The sponsorship was the first for Rockwell Tools in NASCAR.
"Kasey's batting 1,000 with Rockwell Tools on the hood, so the bar is set high for Darlington," said Rick Hendrick, owner of Hendrick Motorsports. "Partnering with them is a terrific opportunity, and keeping that winning streak going would be a great way to kick it off. It's exciting that Rockwell is increasing its NASCAR presence, and we're looking forward to developing a successful program together."
Darlington ranks as one of Kahne's best tracks with three top-five finishes and four pole positions in nine Sprint Cup starts. Kahne has two truck series wins there and set the Sprint Cup track qualifying record with a lap of 181.254 mph in May 2011.
"I am looking forward to Rockwell Tools coming on board the No. 5 car at Darlington," Kahne said. "As far as tracks that I look forward to, Darlington is always in the top five. Hopefully I can put Rockwell Tools in Victory Lane for the second time this year."
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CoolSculpting can be used to treat stubborn fat on the abdomen, hips, flanks, thighs, or back. The apparent skin tightening that comes along with the procedure, however, has come as a pleasant surprise. I've seen the effects of CoolSculpting for tighter skin present in two ways:
CoolSculpting appears to preserve skin's tone & appearance in the treated area.
For optimal results with fat reduction, the skin must be able to contract to fit the new, slimmer body contours. This is why liposuction is discouraged in patients with poorer skin elasticity, as the skin may appear loose after the fat is removed. In contrast, the majority of CoolSculpting patients have seen their skin contract nicely as their full results become apparent. In other words, the reduction in size of a given bulge has not resulted in increased skin laxity, even for patients who have had a fairly dramatic reduction in fat from the treatment.
CoolSculpting may improve skin firmness & elasticity.
A small but consistent number of patients experience an improvement in skin tone and appearance following CoolSculpting. Some have seen a noticeable fold diminish as the skin adopts a smoother, more aesthetically pleasing contour. While only surgery can remove excess skin, the phenomenon is promising news for patients who are bothered by excess fat and a moderate amount of stretched skin, but who are not ready for surgery—for example, post-pregnancy moms who are planning to having more children. For these women, CoolSculpting could provide a cost-effective interim treatment to help them improve their shape while still growing their family.
One of the more prominent theories as to why CoolSculpting may work to tighten skin is that the intense cold triggers the skin to accelerate collagen production. (Collagen is plentiful in youthful skin, but our bodies produce less of it as we age, leading to loss of skin elasticity.) This effect has been dubbed "cryodermadstringo," or skin tightening via targeted chilling.
Another possibility lies in the gradual nature of fat loss after CoolSculpting. Since the results appear over the course of 3-4 months after treatment, this may simply give the skin time to naturally contract over a slimmer shape.
It's not uncommon for an unexpected "bonus" benefit of a medical treatment to reveal itself a few years after it comes on the market. I've been excited to see patients enjoying this additional benefit from CoolSculpting, but it's important to note it is not yet FDA approved for this specific use. Formal studies will be conducted to confirm if the skin tightening we're seeing with our patients is consistent and measurable (as of this writing, such a study is in the initial stages). I look forward to sharing what these studies reveal—in the meantime, CoolSculpting remains an excellent way to lose unwanted body fat without going to extremes.
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The winner will receive a gift card valued at $250 to be used online, by phone, or at a Victoria's Secret location near you. Whether you're baring all in a slinky costume or looking for something practical for work, you're sure to find something to suit your fancy.
Enter for your chance to win by inputting your email address below. Share the giveaway on social media or refer your friends to earn extra entries and increase your chances of winning! The sweepstakes will end on Thursday, October 30 at 5:00PM, and the winner will be announced Friday, October 31. Best of luck!
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As you can see, age spots, freckles, and other discolorations come to the forefront under UV light, making the damaging effects of the sun startlingly obvious.
To reduce your risk of developing potentially fatal skin cancer, regular skin checks are necessary. Skin abnormalities may indicate squamous and basal cell carcinoma or melanoma and can be important warning signs that help with early detection and treatment. Self-examination is key and should be performed at least once a month to keep track of any changes or growths on your skin.
Schedule an appointment with a dermatologist if you notice any of the following:
As with most forms of cancer, early skin cancer detection is key for maximizing your chance of survival with treatment or removal. Typically, the sooner melanoma and other skin cancers are found, the less treatment will be required. Commonly employed skin cancer treatments include topical medications, excisional surgery, laser surgery, and cryosurgery (freezing).
The good news is that there are plenty of things you can do to aid in skin cancer prevention:
The Parker Center wants to partner with you in the fight against skin cancer. We routinely consult with patients about preventive steps they can take to protect themselves from sun damage, as well as treatment options for sustained damage.
Visit our skin cancer pages to learn more, or make an appointment for a consultation.
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Tuberous breasts (also known as tubular breasts) or parenchymal maldistribution, is a deformity caused by constricted fibrous bands within the breast tissue. This condition is characterized by a high inframammary fold under the breast, a narrow base of the breast, large areolas, and a tubular breast shape. The result is breasts shaped like the famous cartoon dog's nose, hence the popular term for the condition: "snoopy breasts." Tubular breasts are also more likely to be asymmetrical, adding to the image issues for women with this condition.
If you are suffering from this issue, you're not alone and the good news is it's correctable. While very little can be done to change tuberous breasts without surgery, an experienced plastic surgeon can sculpt your breasts back into a more normal shape.
If the idea of seeing a doctor about your breasts has held you back from getting help, you needn't be embarrassed: tuberous breasts are not just small breasts, and seeking correction is not a sign of vanity.
"Patients are typically both physically and psychologically transformed after we correct their tuberous breasts," comments Dr. Paul Parker, Medical Director of the Parker Center for Plastic Surgery in Paramus, New Jersey. "They love the appearance of their breasts in and out of clothing and feel sexier with an enhanced sense of self esteem and body image."
There are a number of trusted procedures that have been known to produce great results:
Tissue Expansion. An experienced surgeon can release the fibrous material that is constricting the breast tissue to aid in expansion. For the right candidate, this procedure can allow the breast tissue to naturally expand and take on a fuller shape.
Breast Lift. As we all know, no set of breasts is the same—depending on your particular pair, a breast lift may be what is needed to create a better breast shape. By surgically removing excess skin and tightening and re-anchoring the breast, a breast lift can dramatically improve breast shape and profile.
Breast Augmentation. Breast implants are often a great option for filling out and enhancing breast shape, as well as diminishing the conical look of tubular breasts. Depending on your goals, a number of sizes, shapes, and materials are available to ensure your implants give you the look you want. Consulting with a board certified surgeon can help you determine which fit is the best for you.
Breast Lift and Breast Augmentation. Depending on your individual needs, a breast lift combined with breast augmentation may be the strongest option for complete correction of tuberous breasts. By lifting the breast and adding shape and volume to improve breast symmetry, you can achieve a fuller, more natural look.
"When consulting with patients with tuberous breasts, we discuss all of these options. We also review before and after pictures of other similar patients on whom we've operated and helped," says Dr. Parker. "Finally, we utilize 3 dimensional computer imaging to give patients a realistic idea of how they should look after surgery."
Remember that tuberous breasts are physically different from typical breasts, so you'll need to find a plastic surgeon who is very experienced in treating the condition and then maintain an open dialogue with them throughout the process. Schedule a consultation with Dr. Parker today, and find out more about your options.
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Now you can. Oprah is coming to Newark September 26th – 27th and we're excited to offer you and your +1 the opportunity to spend the weekend with her for an unforgettable, life-changing experience.
"Every moment of these two days is designed to bring you closer to the life you want" – Oprah Winfrey
The Life You Want Weekend kicks off Friday, when Oprah shares her history and brings her story to life by creating a transformative journey for the audience. "It's a mother, daughter, sister, friend celebration—along with a few cool men," she says.
Saturday comes packed full of energy with a day-long gathering of thousands. Oprah has hand-picked "life trailblazers," all who have a unique power to attract and dig deep to open hearts and minds. Featuring everything from teaching and education to conversation and one-on-one connection, this day of music, laughter, and camaraderie will be a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
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The Brazilian Butt Lift is enjoying a surge in popularity! The number of procedures performed grew by 58% from 2012 to 2013, according to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, making it the fastest-growing cosmetic surgery procedure of the year. And it seems that patients are glad they had the procedure—over 94% of patients said their Brazilian Butt Lift was "Worth it" on RealSelf.
We can understand why—this "win-win" procedure not only helps achieve a rounder, shapelier buttocks by transferring a patient's own natural fat, but also reshapes the surrounding areas, such as the hips, lower backs, belly or thighs, thanks to liposuction.
Although it has only recently gained steam among body contouring options, Dr. Parker has been performing buttock augmentation for many years, and with overwhelmingly positive outcomes. And now, we're happy to report that this procedure has staying power.
Take a look at this patient's photos, taken before her Brazilian Butt Lift Procedure, about 6 months after, and now, 7 years later.
As you can see, her buttocks still show the nice, round curves resulting from the fat injections, and she has retained the leaner, shapelier contour to her abdomen and lower back after having liposuction to these areas.
The long-term effectiveness is due, at least in part, to the procedure itself. Harvesting fat from a patient's own body and using it as a filler to enhance the buttocks creates natural looking and feeling results, which are typically permanent—on average, about 70% of the transferred fat will "take," or become naturally incorporated into the existing fat of the buttocks. Plus, since your body cannot manufacture new fat cells (it can only grow and shrink the existing ones), the fat cells removed with liposuction are gone for good. Basically, fat injections in the buttocks are using what you already have to get what you really want.
Another important point that this patient's photos illustrate—maintaining a stable, healthy weight is key to keeping your Brazilian Butt Lift results looking their best. While liposuction achieves permanent fat removal, you can gain and lose weight in surrounding areas, which could affect your overall appearance.
While following post-op instructions after any cosmetic procedure is a must, it's especially important after a Brazilian Butt Lift, as patients need to make one unique modification to ensure the best possible results—no sitting directly on the buttocks for about eight weeks. As most patients feel ready to return to work much sooner than this, sometimes just a week or so after surgery, sitting on a soft "doughnut" is required to take pressure off of the buttocks as they heal.
Other than this, the recovery after a Brazilian Butt Lift is typically quite tolerable. Liposuction sites may feel sore for a short time, but the discomfort quickly recedes. Patients are often ready to return to all activities, including some exercise, within the first 3 weeks.
If you've been dissatisfied with the look and shape of your buttocks, the Brazilian Butt Lift is an option to consider. We invite you to contact our office for a free consultation with Dr. Parker to discuss how this win-win procedure might help you achieve the silhouette you want and enjoy a more beautiful buttocks for years to come.
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Occasionally, however, patients who've had prior breast augmentation experience a condition called capsular contracture. If you suspect this has happened to you, we have good news. Capsular contracture can be successfully treated, both relieving your symptoms and restoring an aesthetically pleasing shape and appearance to your breasts.
What happens to cause capsular contracture?
As part of the normal breast augmentation healing process, your body will form a capsule, or tissue lining around the breast implants. Normally, this lining is flexible, soft and barely noticeable by touch or appearance. In a small percentage of patients, this capsule hardens and contracts around the implant—this is called "capsular contracture." When this happens, the breast can look and feel unnaturally round and hard. In some cases, the condition can be painful.
Although capsular contracture is one of the more common complications following breast augmentation, it's still pretty rare—in a recent study of about 2500 breast augmentation patients, only about 7.6% developed capsular contracture within 5 years following surgery. You can take our quiz to learn more about the symptoms and risk factors for capsular contracture.
Currently, there are two options for treating capsular contracture.
Non-Surgical Treatment via the Aspen Ultrasound System
The Aspen Ultrasound System is a unique non-invasive treatment that combines deep sound wave therapy (ultrasound) with targeted massage to help painlessly break up the excess scar tissue and release the capsule. For patients with mild to moderate cases of capsular contracture, this treatment can help relieve pain and hardness and help the breast implant assume a more natural position without having to undergo the expense, recovery time, and risks of a second surgery.
In our experience, about 80% of our patients experience noticeable improvements after Aspen Ultrasound System treatment. For patients who are deemed good candidates, we will typically recommend this non-invasive approach first.
Breast Implant Revision Surgery
For some patients, a revisional surgery will yield the best results. During a procedure to correct capsular contracture, a surgeon will take out the old breast implants, remove the hardened scar tissue, or "capsules," and place new implants. As such, revision surgery is usually the better option for women who wish to change their implant size or type at the same time, as well as those who have more advanced cases of capsular contracture.
For patients who do require surgical intervention, the Aspen Ultrasound System can be used as a post-surgical therapy to reduce the recurrence of the capsular contracture.
If you have questions or suspect you may have capsular contracture, we encourage you to contact us. This is not a condition you should live with, and Dr. Parker will help you understand your treatment options at a free personal consultation.
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Yes, you read that correctly! We are giving away injectables, skincare and spa services at no charge for an entire day, called The Longest Day (we do suggest a donation though!). Here's how it works:
On Saturday, June 21st, 6AM to 6PM, our team of aestheticians & nurses will be here at the Parker Center, ready to deliver our most popular non-surgical non-surgical skin and body treatments, minus the fee and while supplies last. You can choose from any of the following:
Appointments are limited, so call us at 201.967.1212 ASAP to schedule your appointment.
All we ask is that you give a donation, in the amount of your choice, to the Alzheimer's Association as part of The Longest Day fundraising event. Our goal is to raise a minimum of $1,600 by sunset on June 21st.
The easiest way to give is to go to our Facebook page and make your donation ahead of time. Or, if you prefer, donate when you come in for your treatment on June 21st. Any amount helps, and we appreciate your generosity.
What is The Longest Day?
Taking place on Saturday, June 21, the Longest Day is a nationwide event recognizing the courage and endurance of Alzheimer's patients and their caregivers. The idea is to spend a full day doing something we love while raising funds to support the care, advocacy and research efforts of the Alzheimer's Association. People throughout the nation will be dancing, hiking, even cooking for the cause. Since what we love to do is help you look your very best, we're providing a full day of services on the house!
Why Fighting Alzheimer's Disease is So Important
Free skincare is great, but the real reason we're here is to do our part to fight a devastating disease that impacts so many of our lives, especially women. Did you know that Alzheimer's is one of the few major diseases where death rates have not declined over the last decade? We were startled to learn that 1 in 3 American seniors will develop Alzheimer's or dementia before the end of their lives, and nearly ⅔ of those with Alzheimer's are female.
And let's not forget about the caretakers, more than 60% of whom are women who often have children of their own to care for. The bottom line? They need our support.
Where Your Donation Goes
Every penny we raise at the Parker Center during our Longest Day will go to the Alzheimer's Association, a BBB accredited charity and world's largest organization working to support research to advance treatment options, advocate for legislation to improve access to Alzheimer's care, provide support to Alzheimer's patients and their families.
Remember, space is limited and certain treatments and products will only be available while supplies last. To ensure you can take advantage of the treatment you want most, reserve your appointment today. We can't wait to see you there!
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We think knowledge is power and want our patients to start with an understanding of the factors behind their individual skin issues—so before we treat your skin, we perform a comprehensive skin analysis. During this evaluation, we help identify triggers that may be causing redness, inflammation, acne, or dryness, and most importantly, we suggest a course of treatment to restore skin health.
Obagi to the Rescue!
We've been very impressed with how the Obagi Medical line of products can bring sensitive skin into balance and help you maintain healthy skin throughout your life. And we're especially impressed that one particular group of complementary products, the Obagi Nu-Derm system, can provide relief for so many women and men who have suffered from skin problems for years. The Nu-Derm system is formulated for two skin types, Normal to Dry or Normal to Oily. Each kit contains products to clean, moisturize, and restore the skin, healing it from within.
Here are just a few of the issues that can be treated with Obagi Nu-Derm:
Take It From Dr. Parker
Is Obagi too good to be true? Well, it's one thing to talk about a product, but it's another thing to use it yourself! Dr. Parker first began using the Obagi line to counteract the damage done by years of enjoying outdoor recreational activities. He was impressed by the science behind the entire Obagi line, which was developed by an internationally renowned dermatologist, Dr. Zein Obagi. The line of professional grade skin care products is only available through a physician's office, and so the products contain prescription-level amounts of each active ingredient that work on the cellular level to restore skin health.
Are you troubled by problems with your skin and wonder if it is truly as "sensitive" as you think it is? Schedule an appointment with one of our trained aestheticians, who will evaluate your skin and suggest a course of treatment. We would love to tell you more about Obagi products and how they can give you healthy, radiant skin for a lifetime.
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Has Gwyneth Paltrow Found a New Man?
Has Gwyneth Paltrow found a new man?
Has Gwyneth Paltrow found a new man?
Despite their unusual "conscious uncoupling" announcement at the end of March, Coldplay frontman Chris Martin maintains that he and Gwyneth Paltrow are still "very close."
While Chris Martin of Coldplay and wife Gwyneth Paltrow really tried to be zen about their split -- that whole conscious uncoupling thing -- the rumor mill continues to spin.
Chris Martin's brother has broken the silence on the Coldplay frontman's split from Gwyneth Paltrow, saying that his famous sibling is hanging in there.
Gwyneth Paltrow and Coldplay frontman Chris Martin announced their split after 10 years of marriage and two kids yesterday (March 25), to no one's surprise. The actress was vocal about the struggles with their marriage in media interviews, so the breakup wasn't shocking. But multiple sources have come forward to explain exactly what went wrong.
Gwneyth Paltrow and Chris Martin have decided to separate after more than 10 years of marriage, they announced today on Paltrow's website.
The fifth season of FOX's starmaking 'Glee' became mired by change with the death of actor Cory Monteith, as well as news that a sixth season would likely prove the last for the series. Now, FOX president Kevin Reilly reveals even more change on the horizon, as the remainder of the fifth season will shift focus to its New York setting, potentially moving the series there for the duration of its run.
Pink's rock star year just keeps getting better. Not only is she Billboard's Woman of the Year has she broken records in the music industry, and taken home another VMA, but now she' s co-starring in a feature film with a group of strong, seasoned actors.
Apparently Madonna's warranty as bestie has expired, leading Gwyneth Paltrow to trade her in for a younger, prettier model.
And why was Madge was kicked to the curb like last season's thigh-high boots? Because Gwynnie wants someone she can
control nurture.
Chris Martin of Coldplay and his wife, actress Gwyneth Paltrow, are a celeb couple rarely photographed in public together, intentionally trying to sweep the spotlight away from their status, as well, a celeb couple. Photos of the duo are so rare that we couldn't find a decent one for this post! However, during last Friday's (June 30) Coldplay gig in Miami, the singer threw caution to the wind. He did a complete about face, running up the venue steps and into the crowd seats to plant a big ol' smooch on his wife and baby mama Gwynnie's lips … in front of several tens of thousands of their closest fans.
Because she is really famous, Gwyneth Paltrow is able to do things like pose for pictures with comedy legends Steve Martin and Martin Short at the Academy Awards.
But don't think Paltrow doesn't appreciate this privileged perch. The 39-year-old actress tweeted the photo above from the 2012 Oscars for all of her Twitter followers to see with the message, "I love my life."


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CAMPGROUND, TEXAS. Campground was on State Highway 294 twelve miles southwest of Rusk in southern Cherokee County. It was first settled around the time of the Civil War and grew up around an early church of the same name. In the mid-1930s the small community had a church and a number of houses. After World War II many residents left the area, but in the early 1980s a church, a store, a cemetery, and a few scattered houses still remained. The community was no longer shown on county highway maps in 2000.
The following, adapted from the Chicago Manual of Style, 15th edition, is the preferred citation for this article.Christopher Long, "CAMPGROUND, TX," Handbook of Texas Online (http://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/online/articles/hrcph), accessed November 26, 2014. Uploaded on June 12, 2010. Published by the Texas State Historical Association.
For more information about towns and counties including physical features, statistics, weather, maps and much more, visit the Town Database on TexasAlmanac.com!


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Best fries from casual sit down chain
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- steakrules85 Apr 14, 2007 06:04 PM
This is a big pet peeve of mine! Seems like every chain has the same kind of fries with the same seasoning and they prepare them the same way---- drenched in salt and pepper, cold, soggy, and soft. I like my fries lightly seasoned pimping hot and crisp. This really turns me off. This constantly happens at places like Applebees, Bennigans, etc. they seem to all use the same kind of fries. So, which chain separates themselves and makes the best fries? (Don't say McDonald's, im talking sit downs).
For me its simple.... Champps Americana with their Waffle fries, Red Robin has awesome steak fries, and Famous Daves fries are like potato wedges unbelieavableeeee.
re: Kam7185
MMM... salt n pepper fries at Claim Jumpers ;)
I also like garlic fries at Yardhouse. It's not on the menu, but u can order it.
re: Vexorg
Just don't get the new garlic parmesan fries at Red Robin. They've redone the menu again, adding a few new things, and rearranging and bringing back some others, and certain menu items are grouped in a box that says they come with garlic parmesan fries. So I tried them. Not too good, the garlic just seemed off to me somehow, hard to describe, but it didn't really work with the fries. Stick with the plain ones and shake some Red Robin seasoning on them perhaps (or just some good ol' Heinz).
re: abbefaith
Fries at Island's are great.
re: ipsedixit
Island's fries are really awesome! The serving size is huge.
re: Margot
Yeah, fries should always come in baskets.
re: ipsedixit
yeah islands doesn't get a lot of love on this site, but i do love the fries in the baskets!!! and i actually like islands =)
re: abbefaith
Gotta agree on this - Islands fries are really good. Seasoning, and they use a different oil than usual (canola?). Also, skin on = yummy. And, you can get them with ranch dressing (a great combo) or the usual ketchup if you prefer.
re: Marvin
Let's form an Islands fries club... and of course they have pretty decent draft beers to go with their fries... The last I heard they used peanut oil for their fries, but that was years ago - they may have changed to canola as they probably don't want to get sued by those allergic to peanuts...
Another thing I like about Islands is their booths. They're so conducive to a nice comfortable experience for up to four folks... they're ergonomic, perfect for conversation without neighboring eaters hovering over you, and just the right size to reach over to grab someone else's fries when they're not looking! >;-}
re: mojoeater
Not one of the only good things, the ONLY good thing there. lol. Had lunch there this weekend, it was awful.... never again. Fries are good, but not that great. I will stick to Yardhouse for garlic fries.
re: jim1126
I remember when I was in college really liking TGIF's fries--they were salted, peppered and the tips sometimes had skin on them.
One of my friends is REALLY finiky about french fries. He always asks for them "extra crispy" and most places (Chili's, Islands, Denny's) have been williing to accomodate his request.
It's not the "kind" of fries that matters, it's how long they've been sitting around. Fries have to be eaten within about five minutes after they come out of the fryer or forget it. That's why very few places have consistently good ones. Asking for them extra crispy is a good idea, because that usually means they'll cook you a fresh batch.
re: Vladimir Estragon
I like fries that have cooled off a bit. <5 mins is blistering hot. I actually sometimes find room-temp fries comforting. And leftover fries make a damn fine potato curry, seriously.