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Shizuka offers Skin Care Advice for Young Women on MTV's Girl Code
- At December 2, 2014
- By shizukany
- In Geisha Facial®, In the News, Skin Care, Videos and Media
Shizuka Bernstein, owner of Shizuka new york Day Spa, offers skin care advice for young women while performing The Geisha Facial® on MTV's hit show: Girl Code .
Here's a rundown of MTV's Girl Code from IMDb:
"Girl Code" offers over-the-top tips to open the dialogue about being a woman, covering everything from "frenemies" and girl fights to dancing, drinking and dating. Female comics, athletes and entertainers — and even some dudes — discuss the rules girls can use for any and every situation in life.
In the segment Shizuka offers skin care advice for young women after the cast member asks: What can I do to keep my skin healthy after a facial?
Shizuka offers this advice to young women:
1. Stay out of the sun.
2. Don't drink too much.
3. Always cleanse the face before going to sleep.
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Shizuka and The Geisha Facial® appear in MSN Japan
- At September 26, 2014
- By shizukany
- In Geisha Facial®, In the News, Skin Care
An article about Shizuka and The Geisha Facial® appear in MSN Japan!
The article titled, Japanese originated 'Nightingale Dropping ' Facial available at Hilton in England Now. Despite its scent writers praised its effect after giving it a try talks about The Geisha Facial's "flight" overseas to spas in England and highlights the origin of The Geisha Facial®.
Even before "Bird Poop Facial" was introduced in England for the first time, Shizuka Bernstein, a Tokyo-born master aesthetician, has been offering The Geisha Facial® that includes a customized nightingale dropping exfoliate at her own spa in New York.
Her mother once told her that geishas would use the nightingale droppings to keep their skin clear and blemish-free, and that story inspired Shizuka to create this facial.
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The Real Housewives of New Jersey visit Shizuka New York!
- At August 26, 2014
- By shizukany
- In Geisha Facial®, Skin Care, Videos and Media
Three of The Real Housewives of New Jersey, Teresa Guidice, Dina Manzo, and Amber Marchese recently visited Shizuka new york Day Spa to sample The Geisha Facial®!
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The Mail Online's Claudia Connell Finds That The Geisha Facial Beats Botox
- At June 16, 2014
- By shizukany
- In Anti Aging, Botox Cosmetic, Geisha Facial®, Skin Care, Skincare Products, Sun Damage and Sun Protection
The anti-aging benefits of The Geisha Facial® have been garnering acclaim from near and far since its inception January 1st, 2008 when Shizuka Bernstein introduced it to the beauty world. Benefits of this controversial treatment include: reduction in fine lines and wrinkles, firmer skin, brighter and more even complexion. And as our most recent reviewer states in The Daily Mail that the Geisha Facial would even "beat botox":
"I notice a definite improvement in my dark circles and the sun damage marks on my forehead. I also have bad scarring on my chest following an unfortunate incident with hot oil and a chip pan some years ago and the marks there are also significantly reduced.
Two days later, I meet a friend for her birthday lunch and she tells me I look glowing before miming a needle going into my forehead to suggest I've had Botox. But I haven't actually had any for more than a year.
Since I reckon Botox takes around five years off my face and that my friend thinks the nightingale droppings have done the same, that's a result I am more than pleased with."
If botox and The Geisha Facial both take 5 years off the face, in a show down, here's 5 reasons The Geisha Facial would beat Botox:
5 reasons why The Geisha Facial® Beats Botox
1. All-natural Alternative
The Geisha facial involves no needles, just bird poop. The amino acid present in the guanine enzyme works to brighten skin, lightening dark circles and hyperpigmentation. It also tightens skin and is what gives it that signature Geisha Facial *glow* that lasts for days.
Related blog post: The Associated Press Reports on The Geisha "bird poop" Facial®
2. Uplifting Benefits of a Facial
Feeling refreshed will make you look it too. Facials aren't just about cleansing, they also help boost immunity and relieve stress. The Geisha Facial is designed to pamper you and melt away stress. Finding the time to relax may be challenging for most, but it can actually trim years off your face. Think about the last time you felt refreshed, didn't you also look it? Our skilled technicians perform this treatment under the highest standards to make you feel like you are on cloud 9.
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3. Lower Price tag
The Geisha Facial is priced at $180 per treatment. Every treatment builds upon the other to improve skin elasticity and even out complexion. If you receive a facial once a month, the price tag would still be less than a standard botox injection.
4. Natural Route
The original Geisha Facial incorporates the Shizuka new york Skincare System to cleanse, brighten, and tone the face. These products are made of all natural ingredients sourced directly from Japan such as sake, fermented soybeans, mushrooms, and green tea. They are specially designed to bring you a taste of Japan in a bottle. Escape to Mount Fuji without leaving the city!
- Related blog post: Product Highlight: SNY's Skin Freshener (Mt. Fuji Water Tonic)
- Related blog post: Rachael Bletchly's Bird Brained Geisha Facial Review In The Daily Mirror
5. Celebrity Status
Aside from it being a good conversation piece, sleep better knowing you've overcome your fear of strange things and that bizarre beauty has got nothing on you now. And hey you now run with the likes of celebrities like Tom Cruise and Victoria Beckham.
"Cruise is "proud" of himself for taking the natural route. Tom [Cruise] doesn't go in for Botox or surgery .. the [Geisha Facial] results have been fantastic." ~ Now Magazine
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Rachael Bletchly's Bird Brained Geisha Facial Review In The Daily Mirror
- At May 28, 2014
- By shizukany
- In Beauty Secrets, Geisha Facial®, In the News, Skin Care
A writer for the The Daily Mirror, a UK publication, recently wrote a review about a facial performed by a spa in London, England that's strikingly similar to Shizuka new york's Geisha Facial® .
While other spas around the world may imitate The Geisha Facial®, the original was born right here in New York City by Shizuka Bernstein and her husband, the dermatologist, Dr. Robert M. Bernstein. We still think it's worth responding to her review. Everyone's entitled to an opinion, right?!
While some may believe the facial is effective but not worth the price point, we beg to differ. The years of research Shizuka and her husband put into the treatment process ensures it's "scientifically correct" and effective for balancing out skin tone, deepening hydration, and to ensure it's facial-worthy, it's a highly relaxing and calming experience.
As a master aesthetician herself, Shizuka ensures that every Geisha Facial® is performed with techniques that fit her standard of care and precision for each and every client. "I want to bring Japanese beauty secrets to all my clients so that their skin may benefit from all-natural Japanese ingredients without having to leave the city. I'm not happy until my clients are satisfied with the results", says Shizuka.
Every Geisha Facial® incorporates all-natural ingredients sourced directly from Japan like green tea, sake, and Mount Fuji water. With the help of Shizuka new york's highly trained facialists, you'll be transported to Japan and back in little under an hour!
Learn more about Shizuka Bernstein's The Geisha Facial®
Make an appointment to experience the original facial for yourself!
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The Geisha Facial® mentioned in The Times of India
- At April 24, 2014
- By shizukany
- In Celebrity Beauty, Geisha Facial®
The Times of India included Shizuka new york Day Spa's The Geisha Facial® in its list of bizarre facials that deliver 'diva-approved' results!
Celebrity fans of the facial are Tom Cruise and Victoria and David Beckham.
Here's what The Times of India had to say:
Glow with bird poop
If there is something other, that Tom Cruise is known to advocate for after Scientology, it's the bird poop facial. Not one for the botox and surgeries, rubbing a concoction of nightingale poop, rice bran and water gives his face the shine that he is looking for. The nightingale poop facial, also known as the Geisha facial as it originates from Japan, is known to exfoliate the dirt from the skin and leave it shining and squeaky clean. Guess who introduced him to the ways of the nightingale? Good friend David Beckham. He and his wife, Posh are known to be high on the treatment too.
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Shizuka's BeautyZen Corner: Wabi Sabi Aesthetic
- At February 27, 2014
- By shizukany
- In Beauty Secrets, Geisha Facial®, Skin Care, Spa Facials, Wellness
What's wabi sabi?
Many people have tried to explain the meaning of the Japanese term wabi sabi but with great difficulty. In the same way that we can't "catch" or hold onto time, neither can words hold onto wabi sabi's meaning. Wabi sabi relates to an understanding of natural beauty that dates all the way back to ancient Japanese tea ceremony practices.
The initial idea of wabi sabi stems from the ancient rituals of Japanese tea ceremony where the purity and simplicity of an objects' natural beauty were honored. Revering the beauty of a handmade tea cup for its uneven glazing and cracks is a basic example of wabi sabi.
In modern times, wabi sabi relates to all aspects of life from relationships to design to beauty. Since all life is constantly changing, honoring life's impermanence while revering the imperfections in any given situation or item is also considered wabi sabi. A common misconception of wabi sabi is that it connotes carelessness or frivolity, while in fact wabi sabi is revealed and understood only when putting the utmost care and attention into embracing imperfections and change.
Wabi Sabi Aesthetic
Just like tea ceremony masters take impeccable care of their cracked and imperfect tea cups, wabi sabi aesthetic is about embracing the aging process while maintaining impeccable self care and pampering.
When extending the concept of wabi sabi into beauty, wabi sabi honors imperfections such as freckles and laugh lines over perfectly spotless and smooth skin. Wabi sabi natural beauty acknowledges that while skin care is a constant affirmation of self care, obsessing over changing the way we look isn't.
Wabi sabi aesthetic encompasses self care and pampering alongside the three realities: nothing lasts, nothing is finished, and nothing is perfect.
Try adding a little more wabi sabi aesthetic into your self care ritual with a pampering skin care treatment like The Geisha Facial®.
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Celebrated Anti-Aging Facial in New York City: The Geisha Facial®
- At February 20, 2014
- By shizukany
- In Anti Aging, Geisha Facial®, Skin Care, Spa Facials
India's newspaper, The Business Standard, reports on the efficacy of Anti-Aging Facials and touts Shizuka new york's The Geisha Facial® in their article titled: Anti-Aging Facials can Save you from Losing that Youthful Appearance.
"Manhattan's Shizuka New York Day Spa specializes in the Nightingale facial in which bird droppings, which removes dead cells, are slathered onto a client's face to give a youthful appearance."
With a wide range of facials and treatments available to choose from, Shizuka Bernstein advises on the best time to receive an anti-aging facial:
"Basically, anti-aging facials are unnecessary before the age of 25. These treatments are most effective once the skin begins to age, which is generally in someone's 30's (depending on their lifestyle, genetics, etc.). With that said, it's never too late to begin an anti-aging regimen."
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U.S. Spa Market Analysis claims The Geisha Facial® is Trending
- At February 17, 2014
- By shizukany
- In Geisha Facial®, In the News, Skin Care
TrendInCite's newest U.S. spa market trend analysis named Shizuka new york's The Geisha Facial® first among treatments utilizing all natural ingredients.
From the report titled, Trends-In-Sight: U.S. Spa Market Activity :
In the beauty and spa industry, R&D specialists and marketers
alike look to nature for product inspiration. The newest spa treat-
ments are inspired by birds, mollusks and insects! The Shizuka Spa
in New York City offers "The Geisha Facial," also known as a "Bird
Poop Facial," which is a Japanese treatment made with Asian Night-
ingale excrement and rice bran. It is believed that the bird waste
contains a natural enzyme from its seed diet and this enzyme is
said to smooth and soften the skin.
Click here for more information about The Geisha Facial®
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Shizuka's BeautyZen Corner: Geisha Beauty Secrets
- At January 30, 2014
- By shizukany
- In Beauty Secrets, Geisha Facial®, Skin Care
For centuries, geishas' beauty has been likened to their mysteriously flawless skin. Geisha beauty secrets reveal that simple ingredients native to Japan like rice bran, camellia oil, and green tea work together to protect, nourish, and brighten skin. These and other ingredients create the cornerstone of time-honored geisha beauty.
Geisha Beauty Secrets
Many describe geisha's skin as mochi-hada or baby skin because it resembles skin so soft and flawless like a baby's. The secret to their flawless skin attributes back to their skincare routine that's been passed down for centuries.
At one time, the heavy makeup worn by geishas contained harsh chemicals like lead and zinc which led to severe skin problems. Eventually, they discovered nightingale droppings as a natural way to not only remove the makeup but to retexturize and strengthen the bonds of the skin at a cellular level.
Traditional Skincare: Simple Ingredients
After Shizuka learned that geishas used simple ingredients easily sourced throughout Japan to care for their skin, she carefully studied the effects of these ingredients along with her husband, the dermatologist, Dr. Robert Bernstein. From their findings, Shizuka created The Geisha Facial® , which incorporates simple Japanese ingredients like rice bran, camellia oil, green tea, and uguisi no fun or nightingale droppings.
Deep Cleansing Facial
Since ancient times the enzymes from nightingale droppings proved to deeply cleanse and lift away harsh chemicals from the skin leaving it renewed and dewy each time. (Think of it like an enzyme peel). By mixing the droppings proportionally with powdery rice bran, Shizuka created a fine enzyme exfoliate that's been lauded the world over.
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Shamenet Magazine names The Geisha Facial® as one of the Most Unique Spa Treatments in the World!
- At November 25, 2013
- By shizukany
- In Geisha Facial®, In the News, Spa Facials, Videos and Media
Israeli magazine, Shamenet, names Shizuka New York Day Spa's The Geisha Facial® as one of the most unique spa treatments in the world!
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Holiday Gift Ideas from Shizuka New York and The Associated Press
- At November 21, 2013
- By shizukany
- In Eyelash Treatments, Geisha Facial®, In the News, Skin Care, Spa Facials
Shizuka New York Day Spa's The Geisha Facial® and Eyelash Perm treatments were mentioned in The Associated Press article, "Holiday Gift Ideas for Your 1 Percenters"!
There's always the Geisha "bird poop" facial for $180 at the Shizuka NY spa in Manhattan. Throw in an eyelash perm. Top lashes only: $90. Add the bottom lashes for an extra $30.
Shizuka New York Spa Gift Certificates make the perfect gift for everyone on your holiday list!
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Why Fish Pedicures are banned in NY State
- At October 21, 2013
- By shizukany
- In Geisha Facial®, Manicures & Pedicures, Skin Care, Wellness
Back in 2010 Shizuka appeared on ABC News Now to demonstrate The Geisha Facial® on a segment called "Bizarre Beauty Secrets". The segment also included other services (NOT sponsored by Shizuka) such as the Fish Pedicure where tiny garra rufa fish literally nibble the dead skin off your feet.
Since the show aired, we've received plenty of phone calls asking about this pedicure, but our spa never has nor ever will offer Fish Pedicures—sorry!
The treatment, also known as "Dr. Fish" is banned in NY State primarily for sanitary reasons. Because the fish are very much alive, it's nearly impossible to fully sanitize the water in which they swim (and produce bio-wastes!) And then there's the matter of the fish themselves. It's just as impossible to sanitize the fish between treatments. So while it may seem unlikely, the fish can actually become vehicles to spread fungal infections and other diseases between other customers.
When it comes to pedicures, we recommend keeping it clean and simple. A good exfoliation and thorough callus care will slough any and all dead skin away. Next time you need a good scrub, reconsider sticking your feet in a fish tank, and opt instead for a pedicure treatment like our Bamboo Scrub Pedicure.
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The Geisha Facial® appears in the French science magazine, "Science & Vie découvertes"
- At September 16, 2013
- By shizukany
- In Beauty Secrets, Geisha Facial®, In the News, Skin Care
A French science magazine for kids, "Science & Vie découvertes", includes The Geisha Facial® in its latest October 2013 issue!
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Father-Daughter-Spa-Day with The Classic Men's & Geisha Facial®
- At August 26, 2013
- By shizukany
- In Geisha Facial®, Skin Care, Spa, Spa Facials, Videos and Media
A father and daughter team from The Daily Cookie visited our spa and received The Classic Men's Facial & The Geisha Facial®.
Here's what they said about The Geisha Facial®:
…The overall results I saw with the facial were due to the combination of products used and the care my skin received from Shizuka Bernstein.
Along with the nightingale droppings, Bernstein cleansed my skin with the Shizuka New York Foaming Cleanser and the Clay Cleanser… Additional products used were the Shizuka New York Skin Freshener, Moisturizer, and an amazing-smelling camellia oil. All the products, which are sold in the spa and online, are very gentle and designed to work with almost all skin types. They are formulated with Japanese extracts like pearl protein, green tea, and sake. Usually, my skin feels oily with too much product, but after the facial, I was pleased to find soft and clean skin…
and the Classic Men's Facial:
My dad…came along for the spa's Men's Facial. This was his first time trying a treatment like this… but he said that he felt very comfortable during the process. His aesthetician explained all the steps to him and made sure he was aware of what was going to happen. It was fun for me to see him marveling over his skin afterwards, which he said felt like an entirely new layer.
How do you spend quality time with your parents?
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INTER TV Channel from the Ukraine films at Shizuka NY!
- At August 19, 2013
- By shizukany
- In Entertainment, Geisha Facial®, In the News, Skin Care, Videos and Media
The Ukraine channel, INTER TV, visited SNY to film an interview and facial treatment with Shizuka. In the video you'll see footage of The Geisha Facial® and another treatment from a salon in London.
Read the transcript (in Russian!) here>> КоÑметологи мира делают уÑпехи в Ñохранении молодоÑти
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RT TV News Talks with Shizuka about The Geisha Facial®
- At August 19, 2013
- By shizukany
- In Beauty Secrets, Geisha Facial®, In the News, Videos and Media
RT TV News visited SNY on August 17th, 2013 to interview Shizuka for a feature on The Geisha Facial®!
RT TV News is a 24-hour international news network, broadcasting in over 100 countries, including the U.S. In NYC, RT TV is on Time Warner Cable channel 135.
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Watch Shizuka on Veria Living's new show: Naturally Beautiful
- At August 15, 2013
- By shizukany
- In Facial Treatments, Geisha Facial®, In the News, Skin Care, Videos and Media, Wellness
Veria Living TV has a new show: Naturally Beautiful with host Nitika Chopra!
Check out the debut episode where they discover and share beauty secrets from around the world.
Look out for Shizuka at the 17:46 mark. She talks about her revival of a Japanese beauty secret: nightingale droppings!
See the full episode here >>
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Swedish Newspaper "Expressen" visits SNY!
- At August 12, 2013
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- In Beauty Secrets, Geisha Facial®, In the News, Skin Care, Videos and Media
Read the full article (in Swedish!) here>> Nya trenden som gör dig skitsnygg
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The Daily Beast Gets an Inside Look at The Geisha Facial®
- At August 8, 2013
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- In Beauty Secrets, Geisha Facial®, In the News, Skin Care
A reporter from The Daily Beast walks us through The Geisha Facial® process at Shizuka new york Day Spa.
When my facialist Satomi Teraoka made it clear—multiple times—that there would be bird poop included in this treatment, I wondered how many people just thought a Geisha Facial seemed pleasant, got in the room, and were greeted with this lovely news. "That's why I'm here," I told her, like a poop fiend.
Read the full article here>> I Got a $180 Bird-Poop Facial


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Rendezvous 2014 -- Friday, May 2ndCIRES Members: I am pleased to announce that CIRES will present Rendezvous, our ninth institute-wide symposium on Friday, May 2, 2014. The CIRES Members' Council is planning this half-day of posters and presentations to familiarize you with the depth, breadth, and quality of the pacesetting science being done at CIRES. We hope to encourage collaborations that might result in new interdisciplinary research, and to facilitate connections among our many innovative scientists, science support staff, and administrative staff. This year the entire afternoon is devoted to posters, which is the most interesting and interactive way to present the variety of research at the institute. We are happy for you to present posters that may have been presented previously at AMS, AGU, ACS, or other meetings. Of course, you are free to develop a new poster or present new work. Poster submissions will be made directly online by members. After the submission deadline, the Rendezvous Committee will survey the number of submitted abstracts from each division and report a final number to the Division Directors who will build an acceptance list. The Rendezvous Committee will strive to accommodate all submissions. We hope to include more than 100 posters. Reminder: Maximum poster width is 4 feet Poster hanging times: Venue: UMC, Glenn Miller Ballroom & TerraceAgenda:All others please allow some time to check-in before lunch begins 11:30 – 1:30 Luncheon (continued during State of the Institute address) We are fortunate to find ample space for this event at the UMC. Poster presenters will be at their posters for the poster session after lunch. Catered lunch will include a brief "State of the Institute" address and our annual CIRES awards ceremony, featuring presentation of the Outstanding Performance Awards, the annual program administered by your CIRES Members' Council. Rendezvous is the highlight of annual events for CIRES in that it allows all of us to be together and to enjoy our collective and individual achievements. I am hoping that you will find time to prepare a poster for the presentation at the Rendezvous. I look forward to seeing you there. Waleed AbdalatiDirector |


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By Steven Graham
Despite it being the day of our National Bard Rabbie Burns, Celtic Connections chose to celebrate another highly influential lyricist of his time, American singer-songwriter Woody Guthrie.
The night started off with Guthrie's granddaughter Sarah Lee and her husband Johnny Irion performing one of their own songs Never Far From My Heart - a lovely ballad that set the tone for the rest of their performance.
Wholesome, sweet and funny too, the twosome combined beautiful vocal harmonies that conjured up a young Johnny Cash and June Carter. The audience were singing along by the fourth number Will You Get Left Behind, and the highlight was a spine-tingling a cappella solo by Sarah Lee, written by her Grandfather and set to a melody by Billy Bragg.
What would the second half have lying in wait; surely it couldn't be as good as this? Well, it wasn't.
There is certainly something intriguing about four gruff looking, bearded men taking to the stage to sing about love and protest. Jay Farrar, Anders Parker, Will Johnson accompanied by multi-instrumentalist Mark Spencer did a great job of putting Guthrie's lyrics to rhythm driven melodies and kept the emotion of his songs alive.
However, they lacked stage presence and it took them until the fifth song to actually address the audience and when they did it was very short - such a contrast to the act that preceded them. To the untrained ear the way in which many of the songs were presented would have sounded repetitive. I think this took its toll on the audience, as many started to leave.
Whilst no-one can fault the musicianship, a gig like this would have been better suited to a smaller, more intimate venue than Glasgow's 3000 capacity Royal Concert Hall.


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CHANDIGARH: Over 100 patients troubled with dental problem have not been attended at Government Multi-specialty Hospital-16 ( GMH). Reason - the foul smell emanating from the blocked sewage clogged near the mortuary. The stink, which has been there for around three weeks, has almost paralyzed dental and physiotherapy departments working in the hospital. In addition, dental extractions and surgeries have also been stopped since four days.
Coming with their nose covered, almost all patients had to go back without treatment. "The doctors have postponed my tooth extraction due to the problem. But the ache is severe and I cannot even go to PGI as it has a long waiting list," said Kawalpreet Kaur, a patient.
Accepting the problem, Dr Rajeev Vadera, who is the medical superintendent at the hospital, said, "We have been working with the MC team and officials. There have been times when we have had to drain out the sewage water elsewhere. This has become a problem and doctors are unable to sit in dental department."
The physiotherapy department near the dental OPD has also been closed for the last one week. The department has water clogged right outside it, which has made the floor slippery
A few days ago, the clogged drain had been so severely blocked that the water had gushed-off from the pipe and spread out in the mortuary. "Even if we divert the flow of the drain, we do not find any solution. The waste thrown rashly has clogged the sewage," said the medical superintendent.
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St. Paul's Episcopal Church Welcomes You!
Come and join us! Our communion table is open to all baptized Christians, regardless of denomination. Classes in what it means to be an Episcopalian are regularly offered, and questions are encouraged.
We are a community of Christians seeking to do God's work in the city of Columbus, MS. We gather together on Sundays to worship in the beautiful church built by our forefathers and mothers, in the traditional Episcopal style. Throughout the week we try to connect with and care for those around us, so that we can strengthen each other in our Christian walk.
We worship the Maker of heaven and earth who became human for our sake in Jesus Christ, and who suffered, died, and rose again in glory! We trust in the power of God's Spirit to lead us as we strive to live holy lives, filled with faith and hope and joy.
The Reverend Anne Harris
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UPDATE: The Mississippi diocese elects Brian R. Seage as bishop coadjutor-elect.
Meet the new bishop coadjutor-elect.
Timeline: 2015
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Custom Fields Hacks For WordPress
In our previous articles on WordPress hacks, we discussed the incredible flexibility of WordPress, which is one of the biggest reasons for its popularity among bloggers worldwide. Custom fields in particular, which let users create variables and add custom values to them, are one of the reasons for WordPress' flexibility.
In this article, we've compiled a list of 10 useful things that you can do with custom fields in WordPress. Among them are setting expiration time for posts, defining how blog posts are displayed on the front page, displaying your mood or music, embedding custom CSS styles, disabling search engine indexing for individual posts, inserting a "Digg this" button only when you need it and, of course, displaying thumbnails next to your posts
1. Set An Expiration Time For Posts
Image source: Richard Vantielcke
The problem. Sometimes (for example, if you're running a contest), you want to be able to publish a post and then automatically stop displaying it after a certain date. This may seem quite hard to do but in fact is not, using the power of custom fields.
The solution. Edit your theme and replace your current WordPress loop with this "hacked" loop:
if (have_posts()) :
while (have_posts()) : the_post(); ?>
$expirationtime = get_post_custom_values('expiration');
if (is_array($expirationtime)) {
$expirestring = implode($expirationtime);
$secondsbetween = strtotime($expirestring)-time();
if ( $secondsbetween > 0 ) {
// For example…
To create a post set to expire at a certain date and time, just create a custom field. Specify expiration as a key and your date and time as a value (with the format mm/dd/yyyy 00:00:00). The post will not show up after the time on that stamp.
Code explanation. This code is simply a custom WordPress loop that automatically looks to see if a custom field called expiration is present. If one is, its value is compared to the current date and time.
If the current date and time is equal to or earlier than the value of the custom expiration field, then the post is not displayed.
Note that this code does not remove or unpublish your post, but just prevents it from being displayed in the loop.
2. Define How Blog Posts Are Displayed On The Home Page
The problem. I've always wondered why 95% of bloggers displays all of their posts the same way on their home page. Sure, WordPress has no built-in option to let you define how a post is displayed. But wait: with custom fields, we can do it easily.
The solution. The following hack lets you define how a post is displayed on your home page. Two values are possible:
- Full post
- Post excerpt only
Once more, we'll use a custom WordPress loop. Find the loop in your index.php file and replace it with the following code:
<?php if (have_posts()) :
while (have_posts()) : the_post();
$customField = get_post_custom_values("full");
if (isset($customField[0])) {
//Custom field is set, display a full post
} else {
// No custom field set, let's display an excerpt
In this code, excerpts are displayed by default. To show full posts on your home page, simply edit the post and create a custom field called full and give it any value.
Code explanation. This code is rather simple. The first thing it does is look for a custom field called full. If this custom field is set, full posts are displayed. Otherwise, only excerpts are shown.
3. Display Your Mood Or The Music You're Listening To
The problem. About five or six years ago, I was blogging on a platform called LiveJournal. Of course it wasn't great as WordPress, but it had nice features that WordPress doesn't have. For example, it allowed users to display their current mood and the music they were listening to while blogging.
Even though I wouldn't use this feature on my blog, I figure many bloggers would be interested in knowing how to do this in WordPress.
The solution. Open your single.php file (or modify your index.php file), and paste the following code anywhere within the loop:
$customField = get_post_custom_values("mood");
if (isset($customField[0])) {
echo "Mood: ".$customField[0];
Save the file. Now, when you write a new post, just create a custom field called mood, and type in your current mood as the value.
Code explanation. This is a very basic use of custom fields, not all that different from the well-known hack for displaying thumbnails beside your posts' excerpts on the home page. It looks for a custom field called mood. If the field is found, its value is displayed.
4. Add Meta Descriptions To Your Posts
The problem. WordPress, surprisingly, does not use meta description tags by default.
Sure, for SEO, meta tags are not as important as they used to be. Yet still, they can enhance your blog's search engine ranking nevertheless.
How about using custom fields to create meta description tags for individual posts?
The solution. Open your header.php file. Paste the following code anywhere within the  and  tags:
<meta name="description" content="
<?php if ( (is_home()) || (is_front_page()) ) {
echo ('Your main description goes here');
} elseif(is_category()) {
echo category_description();
} elseif(is_tag()) {
echo '-tag archive page for this blog' . single_tag_title();
} elseif(is_month()) {
echo 'archive page for this blog' . the_time('F, Y');
} else {
echo get_post_meta($post->ID, "Metadescription", true);
Code explanation. To generate meta descriptions, this hack makes extensive use of WordPress conditional tags to determine which page the user is on.
For category pages, tag pages, archives and the home page, a static meta description is used. Edit lines 3, 7 and 9 to define your own. For posts, the code looks for a custom field called Metadescription and use its value for the meta description.
- Unique meta description and meta keyword tags in your WordPress themes
- How to: Create a meta description function for your WordPress blog
5. Link To External Resources
The problem. Many bloggers have asked me the following question: "How can I link directly to an external source, rather than creating a post just to tell visitors to visit another website?"
The solution to this problem is to use custom fields. Let's see how we can do that.
The solution. The first thing to do is open your functions.php file and paste in the following code:
function print_post_title() {
global $post;
$thePostID = $post->ID;
$post_id = get_post($thePostID);
$title = $post_id->post_title;
$perm = get_permalink($post_id);
$post_keys = array(); $post_val = array();
$post_keys = get_post_custom_keys($thePostID);
if (!emptyempty($post_keys)) {
foreach ($post_keys as $pkey) {
if ($pkey=='url1' || $pkey=='title_url' || $pkey=='url_title') {
$post_val = get_post_custom_values($pkey);
if (emptyempty($post_val)) {
$link = $perm;
} else {
$link = $post_val[0];
} else {
$link = $perm;
echo '
'.$title.'
';
Once that's done, open your index.php file and replace the standard code for printing titles…

<a href="<?php the_permalink() ?>" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent Link to <?php the_title(); ?>"><?php the_title(); ?>

… with a call to our newly created print_post_title() function:
<?php print_post_title() ?>
Now, whenever you feel like pointing one of your posts' titles somewhere other than your own blog, just scroll down in your post editor and create or select a custom key called url1 or title_url or url_title and put the external URL in the value box.
Code explanation. This is a nice custom replacement function for the the_title() WordPress function.
Basically, this function does the same thing as the good old the_title() function, but also looks for a custom field. If a custom field called url1 or title_url or url_title is found, then the title link will lead to the external website rather than the blog post. If the custom field isn't found, the function simply displays a link to the post itself.
- Hacking WordPress theme: external URL for post title
- How to: Link to an external resource in the post's title
6. Embed Custom CSS Styles
The problem. Certain posts sometimes require additional CSS styling. Sure, you can switch WordPress' editor to HTML mode and add inline styling to your post's content. But even when inline styling is useful, it isn't always the cleanest solution.
With custom fields, we can easily create new CSS classes for individual posts and make WordPress automatically add them to the blog's header.
The solution. First, open your header.php file and insert the following code between the  and  HTML tags:
<?php if (is_single()) {
$css = get_post_meta($post->ID, 'css', true);
if (!emptyempty($css)) { ?>
 tags.
7. Re-Define The <title> Tag
The problem. On blogs, as on every other type of website, content is king. And SEO is very important for achieving your goals with traffic. By default, most WordPress themes don't have an optimized <title> tag.
Some plug-ins, such as the well-known "All in One SEO Pack," override this, but you can also do it with a custom field.
The solution. Open your header.php file for editing. Find the <title> tag and replace it with the following code:
<?php if (is_home () ) {
} elseif ( is_category() ) {
single_cat_title(); echo ' - ' ; bloginfo('name');
} elseif (is_single() ) {
$customField = get_post_custom_values("title");
if (isset($customField[0])) {
echo $customField[0];
} else {
} elseif (is_page() ) {
bloginfo('name'); echo ': '; single_post_title();
} else {
} ?>
Then, if you want to define a custom title tag, simply create a custom field called title, and enter your custom title as a value.
Code explanation. With this code, I have used lots of template tags to generate a custom <title> tag for each kind of post: home page, page, category page and individual posts.
If the active post is an individual post, the code looks for a custom field called title. If one is found, its value is displayed as the title. Otherwise, the code uses the standard single_post_title() function to generate the post's title.
8. Disable Search Engine Indexing For Individual Posts
The problem. Have you ever wanted to create semi-private posts, accessible to your regular readers but not to search engines? If so, one easy solution is to… you guessed it! Use a custom field.
The solution. First, get the ID of the post that you'd not like to be indexed by search engines. We'll use a post ID of 17 for this example.
Open your header.php file and paste the following code between the  and  tags:
<?php $cf = get_post_meta($post->ID, 'noindex', true);
if (!emptyempty($cf)) {
echo '<meta name="robots" content="noindex"/>';
That's all. Pretty useful if you want certain info to be inaccessible to search engines!
Code explanation. In this example, we used the get_post_meta() function to retrieve the value of a custom field called noindex. If the custom field is set, then a <meta name="robots" content="noindex"/> tag is added.
9. Get Or Print Any Custom Field Value Easily With A Custom Function
The problem. Now that we've shown you lot of great things you can do with custom fields, how about an automated function for easily getting custom fields values?
Getting custom field values isn't hard for developers or those familiar with PHP, but can be such a pain for non-developers. With this hack, getting any custom field value has never been easier.
The solution. Here's the function. Paste it into your theme's functions.php file. If your theme doesn't have this file, create it.
function get_custom_field_value($szKey, $bPrint = false) {
global $post;
$szValue = get_post_meta($post->ID, $szKey, true);
if ( $bPrint == false ) return $szValue; else echo $szValue;
Now, to call the function and get your custom field value, use the following code:
<?php if ( function_exists('get_custom_field_value') ){
get_custom_field_value('featured_image', true);
} ?>
Code explanation. First, we use the PHP function_exists() function to make sure the get_custom_field_value function is defined in our theme. If it is, we use it. The first argument is the custom field name (here, featured_image), and the second lets you echo the value (true) or call it for further PHP use (false).
10. Insert A "Digg This" Button Only When You Need It
The problem. To get traffic from well-known Digg.com, a good idea is to integrate its "Digg this" button into your posts so that readers can contribute to the posts' success.
But do all of your posts need this button? Definitely not. For example, if you write an announcement telling readers about improvements to your website, submitting the post to Digg serves absolutely no value.
The solution. Custom fields to the rescue once again. Just follow these steps to get started:
- Open your single.php file and paste these lines where you want your "Digg this" button to be displayed:
<?php $cf = get_post_meta($post->ID, 'digg', true);
if (!emptyempty($cf)) {
echo 'http://digg.com/tools/diggthis.js" type="text/javascript">'} ?> - Once you've saved the single.php file, you can create a custom field called digg and give it any value. If set, a Digg button will appear in the post.
Code explanation. This code is very simple. Upon finding a custom field called digg, the code displays the "Digg this" button. The JavaScript used to display the "Digg this" button is provided by Digg itself.
Bonus: Display Thumbnails Next To Your Posts
The problem Most people knows this trick and have implemented it successfully on their WordPress-powered blogs. But I figure some people still may not know how to display nice thumbnails right next to the posts on their home page.
To view examples of this well-known trick, visit my blogs WpRecipes and Cats Who Code.
The solution.
- Start by creating a default image in Photoshop or Gimp. The size in my example is 200Ãâ€â€200 pixels but is of course up to you. Name the image default.gif.
- Upload your default.gif image to the image directory in your theme.
- Open the index.php file and paste in the following code where you'd like the thumbnails to be displayed:
<?php $postimageurl = get_post_meta($post->ID, 'post-img', true);
if ($postimageurl) {
<a href="<?php the_permalink(); ?>" rel="bookmark"><img src="<?php echo $postimageurl; ?>" alt="Post Pic" width="200″ height="200″ />
<?php } else { ?>
<a href="<?php the_permalink(); ?>" rel="bookmark"><img src="<?php bloginfo('template_url'); ?>/images/wprecipes.gif" alt="Screenshot" width="200″ height="200″ />
<?php } ?> - Save the file.
- In each of your posts, create a custom field called post-img. Set its value as the URL of the image you'd like to display as a thumbnail.
Code explanation The code looks for a custom field called post-img. If found, its value is used to display a custom thumbnail.
In case a post-img custom field is not found, the default image is used, so you'll never have any posts without thumbnails.
More Custom Field Resources
- Add Thumbnails to WordPress with Custom Fields
A very detailed article about adding thumbnails to your posts with custom fields. A great follow-up to the last hack we showed! - How to Use WordPress Custom Fields
Want to know more about custom fields? Then this article is definitely for you. - Creating Custom Write Panels in WordPress
A very detailed tutorial on creating custom write panels in WordPress using custom fields. - Custom Shortcodes
A cool WordPress plug-in for managing custom fields using the insert shortcodes. - More Fields
The More Fields plug-in allows you to create more user-friendly custom fields. Definitely interesting for when you create WordPress-powered websites for clients!
About the Author
This guest post was written by Jean-Baptiste Jung, a 27-year-old blogger from Belgium. He blogs about WordPress at WpRecipes, about Photoshop at PsdRecipes and about everything related to blogging and programming at Cats Who Code. You can stay in touch with Jean by following him on Twitter.


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Know Your Lore: Scarlet Monastery revisited
Number three on the list of Top 10 Lore Developments of 2011 was the subject of progressive instance lore -- the idea that an instance could change over time. We've had a few different examples of this over the past year; Cataclysm launched with heroic versions of both Deadmines and Shadowfang Keep, each with different, new bosses and a full-out story for why these new bosses were present. This was a surprise to those who were simply expecting level 85 versions of the old bosses -- but the new bosses and mechanics were well received.
In addition, 2011 saw the introduction of patch 4.1, in which both Zul'Gurub and Zul'Aman were treated to makeovers and presented as 5-man heroics instead of the raids they used to be. Again, these changes were made along with story developments that explained them fully, with a new quest line and a patch cinematic thrown in, to boot. Though the dungeons themselves were incredibly difficult, the story of the rise of the Zandalar Empire and the conflicts with Vol'jin is gripping and still isn't finished being told. But all of this leads to one simple question.
What exactly will we see in heroic Scarlet Monastery?
Now, all lower-level zones got an update with Cataclysm, and this included old instances as well. Scarlet Monastery was the recipient of one of these revamps, and it isn't quite the same as it used to be. But if Blizzard follows the path of progressive lore that it seems to be so fond of, we're going to be looking at an entirely different instance at level 90 -- and I'm not just talking about layout here. We're talking possibly bosses as well, which leads us to wonder what's in store for this old instance and how it can be updated for level 90.
In the case of The Deadmines, Vancleef's daughter took over the operation, and in Shadowfang Keep, the now incredibly dead Arugal is no longer present, having been killed off for good up in Grizzly Hills during Wrath of the Lich King. Both Zul'Gurub and Zul'Aman were a result of the Zandalari's sudden grab for power and attempt to reinstate the greatest troll empire ever known. But with Scarlet Monastery, the story is a little less clear, a little more muddled, with no predictable path for Blizzard to follow.
... possibly.
Scarlet Monastery in Cataclysm is pretty much the last stronghold that the Scarlet Crusade has left. The Crusade took a heavy hit in Wrath with the loss of the Scarlet Enclave and later took further hits as they lost both Hearthglen and Tyr's Hand. Not only have they lost these areas, but Scarlet Crusaders across the Plaguelands are now their own faction of undead known as the Risen. All Risen are now working in earnest for the Burning Legion, which has manipulated them for years. But the Monastery remains free of corruption, its denizens still alive and well for now.
Players leveling through Scarlet Monastery will find two distinctly different stories depending on which faction they happen to be playing. The Horde story is fairly straightforward -- Sylvanas wants the Scarlet Crusade eradicated, and she's sent troops led by Dark Rangers to take care of this task. Given the bad blood between Sylvanas and the Scarlet Crusade, this storyline is fully expected and should come as no surprise.
The Alliance side, however, is a different story altogether. The Scarlet Rebels are a group of former Scarlet Crusaders who are now working on taking over the monastery. Led by Joseph the Awakened, this group seeks to eradicate the maddened, fanatical members of the Scarlet Crusade and try to restore the organization to some semblance of its former glory. Over the course of clearing out the cathedral, however, it is clear that Joseph, whose title changes from the Awakened to the Crazed and finally to the Insane, is just as fanatical and mad as the rest of the Scarlet Crusade. Alliance players leave him to his mad babblings of turning the Undercity into a "Scarlet paradise."
So what does all of this mean for the future of the Scarlet Monastery?
There are a few different options available for this content that are easily predictable.
- The rise of the Rebels Given the fact that Alliance players simply leave Joseph the Insane to wander the cleared monastery, it's entirely possible that the Alliance will encounter a fresh new group of Scarlet Crusaders to fight. These Scarlet Crusaders are the former Scarlet Rebels, who have now retaken their rightful home and have once again descended into madness, just as the prior Crusaders did. We'll have to clear them out, because in the end, there's no such thing as a good Scarlet Crusader. Whatever trickery Balzannar performed under his guise as Grand Crusader Dathrohan has simply stuck with these humans, and they will never really be sane again as a result.
- The rise of the Forsaken Now here's an interesting thought. We've observed the rise of an almost-mad Sylvanas in Andorhal; we've witnessed her careless use of the plague, regardless of Garrosh's orders. We've helped her take back the Scarlet Monastery on the Horde side. What if this is leading to our having to eventually take Sylvanas down? Not in the monastery, of course -- that would be an inglorious end to a creature such as Sylvanas. But perhaps we'll have to begin that fight somewhere ... and where else but the citadel she reclaimed in Cataclysm?
- Flip-flop and continue on Or from a pure logistical standpoint, wouldn't it be logical if each faction fought the other faction's boss? In Cataclysm, it's clear that the Horde have the Forsaken taking the monastery, and the Alliance have the Scarlet Rebels claiming it in their name. The Rebels are obviously against the Forsaken and wish to claim the Undercity as their own. It makes perfect sense, then, for level 90 Horde players to have to contend with Joseph and his followers. As for the Alliance, well they certainly don't want yet another stronghold of Forsaken about, so it's entirely likely they'll have to clear out the Forsaken and dark rangers that the Horde led to victory. Simple, elegant ... and pretty boring when you look at it, honestly.
- Lillian the Mad Lillian Voss lost whatever was left of her sanity when her father ordered her execution. A former member of the Scarlet Crusade, Lillian was raised to be a killing machine -- and she excelled at it. As a Forsaken, Lillian has lost everything that was once sacred to her. The Scarlet Crusade wants to kill her, and the Forsaken that she was raised to believe as evil want to use her for their own plans. Lillian stands astride both factions and is allied to neither one ... which makes her an imminently suitable candidate for taking over the Scarlet Monastery. After all, she'd feel most comfortable surrounded by the memories of her childhood, and from there, she could lead the fight against the Forsaken as she was taught was only just. Plus there's the fact that Lillan isn't quite right in the head -- and the odd purple fire she uses to eradicate her enemies could be a pretty interesting heroic boss mechanic to deal with.
- The Mad Whispers of Tirisfal High in the hills above Silverpine, a group of Fey Drunk Darters performs a mysterious ritual on a daily basis. The purpose of this ritual is unknown, but it is rumored that the shores of Tirisfal Glades and perhaps the Glades themselves are riddled with dark power. This darkness has infected the land in a profound way, and it's part of the reason why Sylvanas, the Scarlet Crusade, the Burning Legion, and pretty much anyone who stays in the area too long becomes a little unhinged, a little crazy. This force is possibly an Old God or a remnant of an Old God -- who can say, really? But the Whispering Gardens of the Scarlet Monastery have grown louder, more persistent, evolving from a curious regional trait to a full-out menace that needs to be dealt with. It is rumored that there is something far darker to the Scarlet Monastery than the simple madness of the Scarlet Crusade, and it is up to the adventurers of the world to discover the true story behind Tirisfal.
Or is it?
There are fewer and fewer players who remember the days of vanilla WoW, but those who do have very distinct moments of gameplay that are near and dear to their hearts. When the news broke that The Great Masquerade quest chain would be removed, nobody thought much about it until it was gone. It was one of the great moments of vanilla -- the slow, deliberate march through the streets of Stormwind, the unveiling of Onyxia. But player nostalgia isn't limited to just quests; there are bosses that are as near and dear to people's hearts as the heroic NPCs they love.
For many, the iconic scene of Scarlet Commander Mograine falling, only to be resurrected by High Inquisitor Whitemane, is one of these moments. The thought of having that iconic scene removed from the game and replaced with something else is almost heartbreaking to consider. Personally, out of all of the removed characters in game, I'd have to say that Mr. Smite ranks pretty high up on my list of things that I miss -- The Deadmines was the first instance I ever did, and the moment that the door breaks open, the moment that you first caught sight of an entire ship hidden away deep in a mine, and the words Smite bellowed will be forever etched in memory.
So is it better to update or to leave well enough alone? There are certainly more than enough reasons to update old content. In the case of The Deadmines, VanCleef needed to be replaced. As much as I hated the removal of Smite, the instance had simply played out. VanCleef was supposed to be dead, and it wouldn't have made sense to leave him alive when the rest of the world changed around him. And it led to a pretty amazing zone to level through, as well.
The same can be said about Shadowfang Keep -- Arugal met his final end in the Grizzly Hills, and having him suddenly reappear in Shadowfang Keep would have made little sense. And again, the zone lore supported the story in a meaningful way. But that was Cataclysm, and we're talking about Mists here ... so perhaps these heroic revamps will be treated a completely different way. Tirisfal Glades doesn't need another story update; it received one in Cataclysm.
What I'd like to see, and what I'd hope to see, is a combination of Cataclysm and old world. For level 90 players, a new storyline will play out in the Scarlet Monastery, a natural progression of the passage of time between the level ranges of the instance as it stands now and the time spent traveling and leveling after the instance has been left behind. But for players still in the low ranges, the monastery will still stand as it always has, and Mograine and Whitemane will still stand side by side, fighting until the end.
For more information on related subjects, please look at these other Know Your Lore entries:
- Tinfoil Hat Edition: The curious whispers of Tirisfal Glades
- The unfortunate tale of Lillian Voss
- The Headless Horseman
- The VanCleefs, the rise of the Defias, and Westfall
While you don't need to have played the previous Warcraft games to enjoy World of Warcraft, a little history goes a long way toward making the game a lot more fun. Dig into even more of the lore and history behind the World of Warcraft in WoW Insider's Guide to Warcraft Lore.
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Oracle is appealing a judge's ruling last year that its APIs were not copyrightable, which led to the dismissal of claims against Google.
Implicit in the Google CEO's vision is that the future will run better on Google, and he will marshal all his forces to try to make that a reality.
Oracle v. Google is far from over -- especially if Microsoft is really getting involved with the legal battle over intellectual property.
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Great success story. Congratulations Mark on a great career, and you seem to be still enjoying getting your hands dirty in the work, albeit with 'silk' gloves on these days...you earned them. A question...how is it that so many 'good news' NL stories get put down by so many other NLers...why is that? Individual success stories have to be NL geographically based...or it's not a 'real' Jam Jam. Hmmmm! Do the dance of joy for Mark and his family, and wish him many more successes into the future, Best wishes, go ahead say it...you'll feel good.. Nay sayers...get off your butts, and do some work....you'll soon enjoy the sweet taste of success whether it's 'made in NL' or by happenstance 'elsewhere'. Born NLer...you die a NLer. What happens in between.. You nay sayers out there write an ending. Just taste the feel of 'thinking positive. Then go out and 'DO IT'. My apologies, I had to say that....you see, I got off my butt, and feel all the better for having said...it works! Thank you for the opportunity.
- da bejer
- February 27, 2011 - 12:15
Hardly NL's golden boy....maybe BC's or NWT where he's doing his exploration.He's been gone from NL over 20 years and was educated in Ottawa and Austrailia. As far as his grandfather hunting around the Butterpots, I grew up in the area and i never knew anyone that hunted in this area or that it was a potential mining site. Perhaps the telegram should do a story on someone like Brian Dalton(dont know him personally) and Altius Minerals....now this is actually a NL company with ties to exploration in NL....nuff said.
- Kc
- February 26, 2011 - 16:42
Nice story but the guy has been gone for 20 years from NL. Let's tell a story about a "golden boy or girl" who stayed and made good. Read the story about Jeremy Charles on page F1 and his restaurant Raymond's on Water Street. Amazing story about a NLer who is still here contributing to the NL economy!
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- February 26, 2011 - 07:31
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Another place I've been meaning to get to, but haven't until now because of its location.. pretty much the opposite side of town for me. I'd heard their ramen was pretty good, so recently we made the trek out to Miko's. The restaurant is clean, fairly small, and has a very homey atmosphere. I liked that there actually is a "Miko", and she's serving up the food! It looks to be a family run operation, and the service is extremely friendly and efficient. The night we were there, plenty of regulars were coming in, which was nice to see.
As for the food, Adam ordered the tonkatsu ramen, and wanting to try something different, I got the miso ramen. I think both were acceptable, but the tonkatsu was certainly the better of the two. The miso ramen was extremely sweet, which I'm not used to. If anything, I expect miso ramen to lean more towards the spicy side. The noodles were okay, and I did like that they were very generous with the toppings. Spinach, egg, kamaboko, bamboo, green onions, AND sliced pork. A lot of places would charge extra for all of these toppings! All were pretty good, except the pork was a bit too lean, and therefore a bit tough.
Along with the ramen, they give you an order of 'gyoza'. These were obviously homemade, and fried. Different, but good.
As an 'appetizer', we decided to try one of their sushi rolls, and opted for "Miko's roll", which contained salmon, yellowtail, tuna, kanikama (krab), and avocado with a garlic sauce. Well, at least it was supposed to be with a garlic sauce, which I think they forgot. As a result, the sushi tasted fresh, but was a bit on the bland side.
Overall, it was an okay experience. If you live on this side of town, I'd say to give it a try. I think there are better places for ramen, which is what we came for, but I'd be up to returning to try some of the other dishes.
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While some tough job interview questions take us off guard, others we can see coming a mile away. How we answer job interview questions will make the difference between getting and not getting the job. We all have questions that we'd rather not be asked during an interview. But how can one prepare completely for a tough interview?
The answer to this question really comes down to intense preparatory work. In a nutshell, do your homework. Make sure that you know your resume thoroughly and expect questions to come from your work history. Also, expect questions about the company you want to work for and the type of future you want in that company, and finally, expect questions about you. You should use several large lists of questions in preparation for the interview. Below, you will find a list of tough job interview questions, which should be helpful in preparation for the job interview.
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While the questions below are pretty standard and can be expected at most job interviews, you should also create your own questions. In creating your questions in preparation for an interview, you really need to sit down and think through what you would ask if you were the interviewer. Remember that the person interviewing you has a job to do as well. If you can provide a good answer to most of the questions below, and to the questions you have created, you have increased the probability of obtaining the job you are seeking.
Obviously during a job interview, regardless of your personality, you need to be congenial and polite. Try not to appear nervous as well. Most importantly, try to appear confident in yourself but not to the point of appearing cocky. Remember, the interviewer is not only trying to select the best candidate for the job, they also want to be sure that you will be compatible with other employees you will be working with. Also, remember that the interviewer is trying their best to find any red flags that may be present in your past work history.
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The following is a list of questions you can expect at most job interviews. You most likely will not be asked all of these questions, but you can expect some of them. Many of these questions come from About.com, and some were created by our staff.
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What is the name of the company you worked for and what titles or positions did you hold?
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Once again, the key to a successful job interview is preparation. When you are completely prepared, you will tend to be less nervous. Of course, it is highly likely you will be presented with a question or two that you did not expect. This is why preparation also entails having the knowledge base that you can expect the interviewer will tap into.
Here I am not talking about the knowledge needed to do the job. That should be a given anyway, otherwise you would have not been asked to be at the interview. Here I am talking about knowing yourself and your attitudes, and being able to present your attitudes in a way the interviewer can appreciate. It does not hurt to let the interviewer know what really makes you tick, if the interview goes in that direction.
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Make sure that you display an enthusiastic attitude. Make sure you present to the interviewer a willingness to learn and a desire to advance in the company you are about to potentially work for. You do not want to appear as if you are lacking seriousness and definitely do not appear cavalier. Try to appear enthusiastic and positive in a mature and professional way. If you are naturally an enthusiastic and positive type of person, then half the battle is won. The point is to be your self, but try to present the best of who you are.
Remember this, many employers prefer a less educated candidate with fewer credentials who is bright and willing to learn, over one who is more prepared but lacks the proper attitude. A good example of this is the entrepreneur who wants to launch a new business. For him or her who is starting a new venture, hiring someone who is bright and has the right attitude is extremely important. More important then previous education. In this case, the entrepreneur is looking for someone who is not afraid to take risks and is very much goal oriented. Here it is very important that you display to the interviewer your ability to work as part of a team. The 9 to 5 type worker who expects to work basically the same hours 5 days a week would not fit well here. And the interviewer needs to know this.
To conclude, in the end, most interviewers are looking for the right attitude for the job they are trying to fill. If you also have the right credentials along with the right attitude, then your chances are increased tremendously. If you can answer most of the above questions, display an enthusiastic attitude, and present yourself in the best possible way, you should find success.
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Luvs, I am completely blown away by her decor & envy her bow making talent, I can't make a decent bow to save my life! All the use of ribbon even around the entryway doors, just amazing! Her decor truly rivals the holiday decorating I've seen on TV by the decorating experts, she should have a show of her own! Karen, check out the Chef Santa's in the house she decorated & notice the tiny pastries etc. Too cute! Luvs, thanks for posting this, really saves many of us time when someone finds a cool blog & posts it for all to enjoy! |
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Yacht, I have that same bow making problem. So frustrating! Luvs, darn it, its 2am here and I really need to go to bed. hugs, Karen |
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I think I read that she used to work at a Florists. She does make gorgeous bows and uses so much ribbon. I think she sells her frames and things too. Did you see those two homes she decorated? Huge and gorgeous! I can't even imagine being up on the ladder to do the topper on those trees! Glad you gals liked looking too. Karen, I sure hope you found the pics were worth staying up for! LOL Should I say "Sorry"? Luvs |
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A community meeting in the Bermuda Magisterial District will be held at three separate locations and times. This is the first time a community meeting based on the Chesterfield County budget has been held three times in the Bermuda District.
Dorothy Jaeckle, Bermuda District Supervisor and Carrie Coyner, Bermuda District School Board Member, will meet with citizens.
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SANAA - Feeling excluded and robbed of their most basic and inherent rights, a Yemeni activist has launched a campaign to promote a fairer treatment of women in Yemen as enshrined in the Noble Qur'an and Islamic teachings.
The Qur'an clearly states that women are an important part of society, protecting their rights well beyond western standards, Amal Hassan, a young Yemeni activist, told OnIslam.net.
Amal, who was a victim of marital abuses, has founded an NGO titled Haraer (Free Women in Arabic) to promote rights of women as enshrined in Islam.
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She says the NGO aims to free women from the shackles of unfair laws which promote a biased interpretation of the Qur'an.
Women in Islam are viewed as the very pillars of society, potent beings and valuable assets, said Amal, whose story dominated Arab and foreign media over her struggle to free herself from an unhappy and abusive marriage.
Instead the judiciary in Yemen prefers to enslave them in a system which benefits men.
Amal says her NGO will work to promote a fairer and un-discriminatory culture in Yemen.
Activists say that women in Yemen suffer from deep discrimination and marginalization.
Excluded and robbed of their most basic and inherent rights, women suffer from deep rooted socially tolerated abuse, leading often to psychological scarring.
Amal plans to bring together judges, tribesmen and ordinary people to change laws that infringe on women's rights.
We recognize as a major problem the sagging of the judicial system in Yemen and the constitution which emptied Islam's fairness by misinterpreting our religion, especially when it comes to family law and women's rights, she said.
Laws were based on discriminatory grounds which are incompatible with human rights.
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Amal says the initiative includes Muslim scholars to help promote a better treatment of women in Yemen.
Knowing that the victims of this phenomenon are women and children, we will spare no effort in trying to push for better laws, she told OnIslam.net.
In our campaign we are keen in particular to ensure real changes to the Yemeni constitution, and we will not stop there as we continue to press the Yemeni government to apply the law.
Most importantly will be the involvement of Islamic clerics and intellectuals to promote, discuss and find solutions for Yemeni women, who constitute half the population.
Amal believes that the discrimination against women in Yemen emanates from the lack of awareness in the society.
We seek to reflect our desire for justice and to reject any misinterpretation of our religion by some people in a male dominated society, showing their ignorance, she said.
In our campaign we emphasize the fact that without justice for women and without the real participation of women in all walks of life we can't achieve our civil state.
That is why women have to fight hard for their basic rights; they deserve peace of mind and security to ensure real integration into Yemeni society and enable them to take part in helping Yemen to move forward.
Human Rights Minister, Hooria Mashour agrees.
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Captain Ferrara, who held joint United States-New Zealand citizenship, was serving with the United States Army when he was killed in an action in East Afghanistan. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 503rd Airborne Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team, based at Vicenza, Italy. Lt. Ferrara is the first New Zealander killed in military duty in Afghanistan. His uncle, Phil Goff, is New Zealand's defense minister. Matthew graduated from Torrance South High School in California in 2001 and 14th in his class in 2005 from the United States Military Academy at West Point. He majored in economics and Mandarin, which he spoke fluently. He spent a year in Italy before he was deployed to Afghanistan and was about halfway through his one-year deployment. Matthew was the third of five children, including three brothers who are also in the military. A complex young man, he could go from somber and quiet to funny in the blink of an eye, and had a brilliant wit. He was posthumously awarded the rank of Captain.
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Investigation launched after incident at Workington factory
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An investigation has been launched after an incident at Workington's Iggesund Paperboard factory.
It is understood that 250 tonnes of steel fell to the ground on a construction site for the Siddick firm's new biomass plant, early on Saturday,
A man working below had a narrow escape after he realised something was wrong and jumped out of the way, a source said.
It is believed a cherry picker that the man was working on was crushed by the steel.
The Health and Safety Executive is investigating the incident.
A spokesman for Iggesund was unable to confirm if anyone had been working in the area at the time but said no one was injured.
Jonny Lowe, head of HR at Iggesund, said: "The principle contractors informed us about an incident in the biopower construction site. A designed temporary support structure failed, resulting in some equipment dropping into an exclusion zone below.
"The scene was isolated during this phase of construction to eliminate risk. The principle contractor confirmed that no-one was injured. They are conducting investigations and work has resumed on site."
A spokesman for the Health and Safety Executive said: "We have been informed about this incident and will be carrying out an investigation."
The principle contractor is responsible for the construction site. Mr Lowe declined to name the contractor involved.
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It's almost four years since Nintendo showed the world the magic of motion controls. This new technology, or rather, new way to play videogames was scorned during its earlier days. However, soon the masses gobbled up this new toy, much to the dismay of Sony and Microsoft. It wasn't long before these two companies realized the potential of capturing the largely untapped "casual" market to which the ease of motion controls was a proper gateway into videogames. And so it came to be that the PlayStation move was announced at E3 2009, and today we finally got the retail product in our hands.
In theory, the PlayStation Move has similar design philosophies to the Nintendo Wiimote, in that the user handles one motion controller and basically points it towards the desired location on the TV screen. The idea for both controllers is to have a 1:1 movement replication from the controller onto the screen for a smooth gameplay experience. While this was certainly not the case with the original Wiimote, it did get closer to the mark with the Wiimote Plus attachment released last year, but the PlayStation Move is actually a 1:1 achievement from what we could see and feel.
Physically the PlayStation move looks just like a mic, thanks to the long round handle and the multi-coloured ball at the top. Using it is also a natural experience thanks to the "Move" and "T" button conveniently placed near the thumb and the forefinger the way you would normally hold it. But the thoughtful design doesn't stop there, thanks to the rubber ball at the top which lights up during gameplay, people should avoid getting smacked in the face during one of your more intense gaming sessions at night.
Going back to the accuracy of the Move controller, while it is pretty much 1:1 in terms of capturing even the slightest bit of movement, there is still a matter of lag. Thankfully lag, once properly calibrated, is almost a non-issue, with delays from hand movement to onscreen action being delayed by less than a quarter of a second. Let's take a look at some our preview games to see how good (and bad) the PlayStation Move controller really is.


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"In addition to maintaining our professionalism, we have to consistently work to make the patients aware of these new options, as well as having them comfortable to be asking questions of us about them," explains Barkey. As patients have largely seen Bowden Eye Associates as a traditional, pathological practice, it's imperative for the staff to make the cosmetic procedures more familiar and comfortable for its target audience. This includes keeping personnel well-informed of the available aesthetic procedures and up-to-date on industry information, which includes monthly continuing education requirements.
It's a challenge that Barkey, who has been named a certified ophthalmic executive by the American Society of Ophthalmic Administrators, is up to. "I love taking projects from concept to completion," she says. "With our cosmetic offerings, it's so satisfying to see the practice come from not knowing much about it to having patients who are very satisfied with their results."
Providing the support and tools the practice's physicians need in order to offer that kind of patient satisfaction is something Barkey sees as the key to her job. "If you take good care of your patients, the rest will take care of itself," she says, and in light of her past hard work and dedication, it is clear this is something Bowden Eye Associates and Barkey will be offering for years to come, no matter the type of procedure.


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This program was founded in 2004 and endowed by the honorable Frank J. Guarini, former Member of Congress (NJ) and NIAF Chairman Emeritus. Over the past nine years, the Frank J. Guarini Public Policy Forum has featured the nation's foremost speakers discussing critical issues of the day, providing a venue for an open exchange of ideas and an opportunity for a diverse array of perspectives, to be heard.
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