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Barring two stone-pelting incidents, the Shobha Yatra held on the occasion of Hanuman Jayanti passed off peacefully in the city on Thursday.
Mild tension prevailed when unidentified persons hurled a stone onto a DCM van ferrying persons taking part in the Hanuman Jayanti rally on Ashoknagar-Jawaharnagar stretch in Chikkadpally. As the vehicle's windscreen got damaged, the devotees got off and squatted on the road demanding action against the miscreants.
Chikkadpally Inspector P. Sridhar and pacified the agitators assuring to take action immediately. In another instance, participants of the rally allegedly hurled stones onto a vehicle transporting animal bones in Kavadiguda even as the rally was progressing. Residents of the locality protested over this, but the police assured to take action once the procession was over. Meanwhile, the Hyderabad police registered eight cases for tying banners and flexi hoardings with objectionable content in the city.
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Increment and impairment of adiponectin in renal failure. | |
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AIMS: Patients with chronic renal failure are at high risk of cardiovascular diseases. Previous studies in healthy population showed that hypoadiponectinemia was associated with high cardiovascular disease risk. However, plasma adiponectin (APN) levels are increased in renal dysfunction. Therefore, the clinical significance of plasma APN level in patients with moderate renal dysfunction is controversial. The aim of this study was to determine the change of plasma APN levels in a mouse model of renal failure and the loss of vasculo-protective function of APN in the presence of high cystatin C levels. METHODS AND RESULTS: Subtotal (5/6) nephrectomy was performed in APN-knockout (KO) mice and wild-type (WT) mice. The procedure in WT mice resulted in the significant increase of plasma APN and cystatin C levels. The clearance rate of APN was measured by injecting plasma from WT mice into KO mice. The clearance rate was significantly decreased in subtotal nephrectomized KO mice compared with sham-operated KO mice. Adiponectin protein and mRNA levels in adipose tissue were similar to subtotal nephrectomized and sham-operated mice. In cultured endothelial cells, at a high concentration corresponding to renal failure, cystatin C abolished the suppressive effects of APN on tumour necrosis factor alpha-induced expression of monocyte adhesion molecules. CONCLUSION: Plasma APN increases in chronic renal failure, at least in part due to low clearance rate. High concentrations of cystatin C abolish the vasculo-protective effect of APN. |
Noriyuki Komura; Shinji Kihara; Mina Sonoda; Norikazu Maeda; Yoshihiro Tochino; Tohru Funahashi; Iichiro Shimomura |
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Unlisted cpt code 29999
Please help. My doctor is billing an unlisted cpt code 29999 for arthroscopic labrum repair of the hip. I feel like this is included in another procedure such as: 29863. If it is can he add a 22 modifier for prolong services and have supporting documentation?
Below is a 2008 article from The Coding Institute...
Common Hip Labral Tear Situations Solved Simplify choosing comparison codes with these expert suggestions You may only be able to report 29999 once per claim, but you could be shortchanging yourself if you submit only one comparison code every time. Reality: Many orthopedic codes date back to before 1990, so your frequent need for pesky unlisted-procedure codes shouldn't come as any surprise. Arthroscopic labral repair of the hip is no exception, but you can boost your efficiency by knowing when to turn to 29999 (Unlisted procedure, arthroscopy) and how to convince payers what your surgeon's services are worth. The procedures: When NSAIDs, physical therapy, corticosteroid injections and other conservative labral tear treatments fail, the surgeon may perform arthroscopic resection or repair. Snag: The repair procedure doesn't have a dedicated CPT code. 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In this situation, you should report 29862 for the debridement and add 29999 for the osteoplasty, Grady says. Rationale: CPT doesn't offer a specific code for these osteoplasty procedures, so you must report an unlisted- procedure code. Remember: CPT guidelines instruct that you should not report a code that "merely approximates the service provided." To earn appropriate unlisted-procedure payment, you need to do some groundwork. Insurers often pay for an unlisted-procedure claim by reading your procedure description and comparing it to a similar, listed procedure with an established reimbursement value. Try this: Do the payers' work for them and reference the nearest equivalent listed procedure in your explanatory note. The comparison code should require a similar skill-set and complexity factor, Grady says. Benefit: Offering a comparison helps prevent fights with the payer over reimbursement. You may compare the arthroscopic acetabular and femoral neck osteoplasty to 27070 (Partial excision [craterization, saucerization] [e.g., osteomyelitis or bone abscess]; superficial [e.g., wing of ilium, symphysis pubis or greater trochanter of femur]), Grady says. Note: Code 27070 has 21.78 transitioned facility total relative value units. Important: You should always check your surgeon's recommendation for a comparable surgical procedure, Grady says. As the one who performed the procedure, he should have the final say on the comparison code. For example, your surgeon may decide that 27071 (… deep [subfascial or intramuscular]) or 27161 (Osteotomy, femoral neck [separate procedure]) better matches the procedure he performed than 27070. 3. Compare Labral Repair to Capsulorrhaphy When the surgeon performs an arthroscopic labral repair alone, you must return to unlisted-procedure code option 29999. You want to be sure you put your best foot forward for labral repair payment because the procedure is difficult and requires advanced training. Grady advises comparing the procedure to 29806 (Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; capsulorrhaphy). This code has 27.71 transitioned facility total RVUs. 4. Chondroplasty, Too? Add New Comparison Code Surgeons may provide acetabular and femoral neck osteoplasty and chondroplasty with labral repair. Because you should report 29999 only once on your claim, proper comparison codes are crucial to proper reimbursement. In this case, send both 29806 and 27070 as your comparison codes, Grady says. You should send both codes to reflect the procedure's increased complexity, she says. Bonus: Make the Most of Unlisted Claims Each time you file a claim using an unlisted-procedure code, you should submit a cover letter and the full documentation of services. Here's how it helps: Insurers consider claims for unlisted-procedure codes on a case-by-case basis. As the go-between for the physician and the claims reviewer, you can provide a description of the procedure in layman's terms to boost your chance of fair reimbursement. If the person making the payment decision can't understand what the surgeon did, payment likely won't reflect the actual work. Tip: You can even include diagrams or photographs to help the insurer better understand the procedure. "We highlight or make notes on the actual op report indicating where in the body of the op report the unlisted procedure is being described," says Melanie Uitto, CPC, CMC, coder at the CORE Institute in Sun City West, Ariz. Provide specific details: You should also note how the unlisted procedure differs from the next-closest listed procedure, comparing the following, as appropriate: • difficulty • specific times • complication risks • recovery time • postoperative requirements • training, skills and equipment. 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The First Law, Book Two: Before They Are Hanged | ||||||||
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The story reacquaints us with the original principles as they deal with the situations they were left in at the end of
The Blade Itself. However, Joe Abercrombie chooses to focus on fewer of the characters, relegating the rest to supporting roles.
The book consists of three plot lines. The first being the story of Inquisitor Glotka as he deals with first a city besieged
by the forces which made him what he is, and then, after his triumphant return, the consequences of his success in the role
given him by his superior. Meanwhile he keeps finding threads of the conspiracy hinted at in the previous book. This tale
was an wonderful excursion into the character of a torturer and Glotka is portrayed far less sympathetically than
in the first book. In particular there are multiple descriptions of torture as well as the exploration of the professional
detachment and internal excuses that allow him to do what he does.
The second is the story of the war in Angland between the Union forces and the invading Northmen. This story is mostly
told from the point of view of West, an officer of the union. As with Glotka in Dagoska, it is fairly clear what the
outcome will be, but the key is the effect of war and hardship on West and the other union soldiers. Thanks to his
promotion to a lead character, we have much more opportunity to see West through his own eyes. I would have preferred it
if the author had been a little less blunt in his revelations regarding West's lack of self-awareness.
The third and final plot line is the story of the adventurers gathered by the Bayaz, the First of the Magi to journey
to the edge of the world where they will recover The Seed. This tale is mostly told from the point of view of Logan
Ninefingers, but the supporting cast get a bit more time in the spotlight. Most of this thread of the plot is taken
up with Bayaz giving the back story of the creation of the world and the reasons for its current situation. However
he is not known for his honesty. Of the three, this story was the weakest. The world history is fascinating and the
descriptions of both the settings and the fights are wonderful. The characters, however, are limp and listless, like
vegetables left too long in the fridge. They've lost the crispness and freshness they had when we first saw them.
Don't get me wrong. Even with the weakness of the quest storyline, it
is still a tight little piece of fiction. Before They Are Hanged
grabs you and drags you along fast enough that you don't really notice the missing bits until later. It's clearly a
bridging book, meant to get the characters in position for the final act, and this it does admirably. I just wish
that the author had taken a little bit more time with it and maintained the level of craft that he managed with his first book.
Letting the females be characters instead of caricatures wouldn't have hurt much either.
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Research using animals has made, and continues to make, a vital contribution to the understanding, treatment and cure of major human and animal health problems; including cancer, heart disease, polio, diabetes and neurological diseases and disorders. While new methods have enabled scientists and medical researchers to reduce studies involving animals, some work must continue for further fundamental advances to be made.
The University of Cambridge only uses animals in research where there are no alternatives. In fact, the law demands that where a non-animal approach exists, it should be used. The principles of reduction, refinement and replacement of animals in research (the '3Rs') underpin all related work carried out at the University; ensuring that the number of animals used is minimised and that procedures, care routines and husbandry are refined and regularly reviewed to maximise welfare.
Until satisfactory alternatives have been developed, the processes of discovery, enquiry and teaching require procedures that involve animals in order to gain a knowledge and understanding of structure, physiological and pathological processes, and in order to pass on knowledge to students.
Scientists at Cambridge, and elsewhere, are seeking ways to reduce the number of animals needed for their research and for teaching; indeed they have been instrumental in devising a number of such alternative methods. However, 'alternative' tests and models have yet to be developed that can properly reproduce the complex biological characteristics of man and animals, and studies of wild animals in their natural environment will always require the involvement of the animals themselves.
In the UK, research and teaching activities involving animals considered to be sentient are governed by a range of legislation, including the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act, 1986 and, in the case of teaching to veterinary students, the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966. Compliance of research involving these species is monitored by University staff, including the Named Veterinary Surgeon, and by the Home Office through its inspectors. All members of the University carrying out procedures regulated under the Act must by law have prior training, relevant experience, and authority from the Home Office. All projects affecting such animals are subject to prior formal ethical review within the University.
In any work involving animals of protected species, the policy of the University of Cambridge is to adhere to high standards of humane care and treatment of those animals. The University has procedures to meet these requirements and complies with relevant laws and guidelines.
The over-riding considerations are that:
- Research on animals is conducted only when it will contribute to the advancement of knowledge that is likely to lead to improvement of the health and welfare of animals or human beings, or provide a better understanding of the animals themselves.
- The University conducts studies involving animals on the basis of well-defined scientific objectives and the advancement of knowledge, giving due consideration to the welfare of the animals, minimising the number of animals employed in each test, and avoiding unnecessary duplication.
- Where animals are used in teaching, either to demonstrate fundamental principles or to provide practical training to veterinary students, the same principles of minimising numbers and maximising animal welfare are practised.
- The University actively supports the development, validation and adoption of appropriate alternatives to the use of animals, in order to eliminate the need for animals in both research and teaching. In-vitro studies are used as substitutes for whole-animal studies whenever such tests are feasible, and cadavers and audio-visual technology are used in teaching.
- Animals are transported, housed and cared for by dedicated and trained staff under professional supervision in a manner designed to ensure the best health and wellbeing of the animal, with provisions for environmental enrichment.
- Named Veterinary Surgeons are available at all times for consultation, care and attendance.
- The University of Cambridge is committed to the responsible use of animals in its research and teaching activities. All University personnel who supervise or undertake activities involving animals are trained to carry out their duties in a responsible and humane manner.
Review of the University of Cambridge Regulatory/Operational Framework Governing Animal Research
An expert panel, commissioned by the General Board of the University of Cambridge, has undertaken a review of the governance and operation of the University's facilities for animal research. The panel found no concerns about regulatory compliance, but has made a series of recommendations principally intended to unify the operation and strengthen the strategic oversight of those facilities. The Board has approved the panel's recommendations in principle, and appointed an implementation group to take forward the recommendations, including proposing the necessary changes to Ordinances, in consultation with the Councils of the Schools of the Biological Sciences and Clinical Medicine.
The members of the expert panel were:
Dr Jon Richmond, Ex-Chief Inspector, Home Office
Dr David Anderson, Ex-Superintendent, Home Office
Mr Adrian Deeny, Establishment Licence Holder, University College London
Mr John Dalton, Independent Facilitator
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Learning needs assessment has a fundamental role in education and training, but care is needed to prevent it becoming a straitjacket
It might seem self evident that the need to learn should underpin any educational system. Indeed, the literature suggests that, at least in relation to continuing professional development, learning is more likely to lead to change in practice when needs assessment has been conducted, the education is linked to practice, personal incentive drives the educational effort, and there is some reinforcement of the learning.1 Learning needs assessment is thus crucial in the educational process, but perhaps more of this already occurs in medical education than we suspect. The key lesson might be for those who design new systems of education and training: for example, the postgraduate education allowance system in general practice was felt to fail the profession because it did not include needs assessment and so led to ad hoc education to fulfil the time requirements of the system rather than the needs of individual doctors or the profession as a whole. On the other hand, basing learning in a profession entirely on the assessment of needs is a dangerous and limiting tactic. So a balance must be struck.
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I used mild cheddar cheese and this was pretty tasty. I am just not a Tabasco girl so the smell was a little off-putting. I'm sure it makes a ton if you follow the full recipe. I cut it down to two servings just to give it a try!
Pretty good. Next time I won't use my kitchenaid to mix - you could no longer see the little bits of cheddar suspended in cream cheese. Perhaps a bit of lemon juice or something tangy and a pinch of sugar would round out the flavors? Loved the chives, and would consider adding other herbs next time. Thanks for the recipe.
I just made this and it is very good. I would recommend using a high quality cheddar cheese.


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To mix and match?
It's more than mix and match. It's actual integration. It's not arbitrary, like a casual "Oh, maybe I'll throw a little of this with a little of that." Right from the beginning, the first eight notes of [debut album] Bright Size Life are saying, "OK, you know what? This is landing on a major triad, not a dominant seventh chord." Why can't folk-type harmonies exist with this level of improvising? Right from the beginning, I've been trying to figure out a way of really going deep into the idea of inclusion. It's not as casual as mix and match. That's what I would not want it to be. What I'm looking for is a way for things to really coexist. That's what the big long record [of my work] has been about — not just this one but all of them together.
So you've come to look at your whole body of work as one album and all your shows as one concert.
Yeah, and as a tour goes on, I start to think of each gig as one song and each tour as one album. It all starts to merge in terms of time, too. That's an overarching theme for me in a lot of ways.


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Your Fantasy Costume Articles
Blacksnake Workshop: Magic worlds creations from Steampunk to Goth!
Below: Model Chelly Kira wearing "Seven Seas" headpiece
So far, and until she opens an online store youc an have a look to examples of her work in her facebook page, where she encourages contact if you want to purchase or commission one of her creations.
Don't you love this lovely top hats? So Burton-like, they remind me to "A nightmare before Xmas somehow"
Sugar Skull Makeup ideas and tutorials: El Día de Los Muertos
El Dia de Los Muertos ( read Day of the Dead in wikipedia) is a Mexican holiday that takes place 2nd of November a couple of days after Halloween in which the families visit the graves of their beloved ones and make offerings to the dead including sweets in the shape of a skull with multicoloured icing and ornaments and placing them in altars for the deceased. Often there is a procession to the graveyard often wearing this traditions sugar skull make up. It's become also iconic in tribal bellydancers these time of the year, and somehoe a rather popular easy option as Halloween characterization.
All you need is some examples, make up (mostly black, white, red and blue) and rhinestones. And a great deal of patience to be creative (and symmetric LOL)
Below a video by my friend Klaire Delys that teach you how to make an easy "Catrina" Easy sugarskull make up.
You can complete your attire adding a floral garland or headpiece, with roses and other colourful flowers, wether faux or natural.
Below you have a link to instructables where you can see how to paint yourself step by step
Nebula X: floral headpieces for all seasons
Nebula X is a store based in Spain that specializes in floral garlands and fairy headpieces. Vibrant and colourful and practically available in any combination of hues, from the earlthly browns and oranges of brown to the sultry and luscious red of the roses. Some of the pieces are massive and eye striking with a marked "Art Noveau" flair into them. The store also features some pieces that could be considered more "gothic" featuring black veils, feathers, chains or beads. Some of the pieces could be even tagged as tribal, perfect for bellydancers and other performers looking for dramatic effects. The pieces are one of a kind and handmade
You can also network with the crafter in facebook https://www.facebook.com/nebulaxcrafts where you can see pictures of commissioned works, wips and happy customers. :)
Really lovely option to pick a fairy crown and go and dance barefoot in a field full of blooms
Halloween is a time for Witches Hats... from simple to complex...
Halloween is closer and closer :)
One of the most popular choices as Halloween costume :) is to dress like a witch (and not only for Oz and Wicked fans). No you don't have to paint your face green if you don't wish, but the pointy hat is rather iconic, and if worn well a rather funny element you can customize easily. Thus said, in almost every local store you could find you will find super cheap basic options then you can "make yours" adding feathers, charms, ragged ribbons and other ornaments of your choice.
Ebay offer some basic hats to start with like these Witches Hats
If you prefer something more subtle there are plenty of "mini-witch-hats" as hairpins or headbands with small hats attached, you can find plenty of models in ebay at really affordable prices, and during Halloween season almost in every local accessories store. Then add feathers, trims and some imagination and you can get a pretty decent custom work.
If you need something of a higher quality already ready to wear you can try some handmade (more expensive but lovelier options) If you prefer more elaborated and handmade items you can also find many shops and crafters offering hats
Below: Black and white Witches hat with skull by the shop Jillie Cat Creations
Above: witch hat with leather and feathers by The Blonde Swan
If you are in the mood of something pore pixie-like something more pagan and earthly, have a look to this lovely pointy hat, I love the spiral it reminds me a bit to Burton's fantasies but also the folds reminds me to a caterpillar and it is somehow very "organic" too. If you're more on the pixie side the crafter .. offer it in other colours.
Finally if you have some time and you want to try things on your own here are some tutorials and links you might find useful:
How to make mini witch-hat (diagram and drawings included) with felt and carton
-Make a witch hat (any size) article by Delia Creates blog
Sock Dreams... any sock you could dream of! socks, socks, socks!
Above: some Halloween seasonal special socks by Sock Dreams
Socks, socks, socks...! :) No cold feet and no boring feet allowed!
I am a lover of odd socks, fantasy socks, colourful, mismatched, weird socks. And why not, sometimes they can be the "touch" of fantasy your daily wear needs, or even a nice complement for your fantasy costume. So now that Halloween season is approaching (again, and we love it right!) this shop SOCK DREAMS based in Portland (Oregon) offers a massive collection of socks features also some lovely seasonal models :) just right for that special night, and daring autumn/winter models. I'm the lucky owner of some socks as some of my friends in Oregon gifted me some very daring pairs a while back! :)
And they don't only feature standard socks but also colourful stripes (almost in every hue you can imagine and also rainbow-like) and lace socks perfect for steampunk and gothic attires.
Halloween is not the only reason you need to wear stiped socks by the way... but orange and black is super cute, right?
I also like the fact they always change their logo to fit the season... now that Halloween is close then...
You can also network with them to be updated with new additions to their catalogue in:
Direct contact to order(at)sockdreams.com
Freckles Fairy Chest teach you how to make fairy wings: DIY tutorial
We have covered "Freckles Fairy Chest" before in yourfantasycostume.com. Ashley Freckles runs a lovely store full of magical fairy and fantasy accessories, you know right? if not you can check that article back :). This tutorial is in the same fashion to the one we had previously shared in this other article, but seems easier to me. I always have problems in the wire structure part but I'm encouraged to try again! Don´t get rid of those old knee highs ! And now watch lovely Ashley teaching what to do with them! I will update this video when I can make a set in green or autumn colors. Thanks for Sharing!
Gekko Bohotique based in Camden London. Lovely pixie-fairy wear
Long wrap skirt with open layered panels.
Made of cotton crepe, lace and crochet.
Removable side
- See more at: http://www.gekkobohotique.com/paneled-steampunk-skirt#sthash.aWNCFtef.dpufLong wrap skirt with open layered panels.
Made of cotton crepe, lace and crochet.
Removable side
- See more at: http://www.gekkobohotique.com/paneled-steampunk-skirt#sthash.aWNCFtef.dpufAbove: Lovely pixie skirt made of cotton crepe and crochet with removable pockets. Perfect for pixies and Steampunk Green Fairies.
Gekko Bohotike is a lovely store based in London, United Kingdom (oh god, how I do miss London! :) that specializes in lovely pixie-fairy boho urban wear. :) Yes there are a lot of articles of this kind of clothing in yourfantasycostume I know, but that's because this is my favorite style for a daily wear, :) to be fairies and pixies in disguise! just mingling with normal people but still showing hints of our pixie-nature. :)
I love the collection of clothing and accessories, specially the layered pixie skirts, tops and dresses with points and asymmetrical edges. There is something very earthly and unpolished in this kind of clothing that makes you root to nature even if you step on a dull city floor.
Below: cute leave armwarmers
For steampunk-lovers they have all sorts of utility belts :). And also for fairy ones some useful pocket belts
You can also contact Gekko in their physical address
207 Chalk Farm Rd
Camden, London
And you can also network with them in facebook here
II EUROSTEAMCON in Barcelona: Largest Steampunk European convention
Above: Illustration of the II EuroSteamcon made by Nekro and portraying Felix Goggles
After the great success this event had last year, here they can again, next 27th of September, all full of gears and steam the second yearly Steampunk convention and Fair "EUROSTEAMCON". The former train station Estacio del Nord will be taken by Steampunk lovers all over the city. Music, fashion, stands, market, photoshoots, contests and lots of fun guaranteed!
Ticket: 2 Eur (affordable huh?). Get dressed in your better Steampunk garments and join th e adventure. More info at http://eurosteamconbcn.com
We hope to edit this article with some picture gallery of the attendants :)
and below you can watch the trailer
Under the Ivy... delicate treasures for fairy queens! Wings, garlands and accessories
Under the Ivy is a store that specializes in faerie inspired products, from wings to accessories, all handmade and exuding an out of this world delicacy. You can find the store in etsy . The crafter Helen , based in United Kingdom is a textile and surface designer with a love for faerie folk and all things magical with a gift for creating things ethereal, iridescent and delicate. I particularly love the necklaces and jewellery featuring pale wings. They are so elegant and unique! I loved for example this one , wings are not real but made of "plactic, magic and glitter" as she states in the description, so even better knowing no animal parts were used in the making of process. The earrings, rings, hair ornaments and other accessories featuring delicate transparent insect wings are otherwordly and amazing... that´s all I can say while I crave for them... so better judge by the pictures :)
And look at this ring... isn't it just magical?
Victorian Choice: Civil War, Period Clothing, Lolita and more!
Above: Marie Antoinette styled rococo gown made by Victorian Choice. A perfect follow up and addition to our previous rococo garments article.
Victorian Choice, based in Redmond, USA, specializes in designing and making historically inspired dresses and gowns. Whether you're looking for a Victorian dress, a Civil War gown, a Renaissance, Lolita or even other costume for your themed ball, wedding or event, you've come to the right store. The dresses are beautiful dresses and will transport you to another time and place. Good thing they are also affordable and have a rather large catalogue to choose from. Some blouses and dresses would fit perfectly also for Steampunk or Gothic lovers as they include gorgeous bustle skirts and period pieces. They make all sizes from XS to XXXL They design their own dresses. The reason that the pictures here appear watermarked is so you know that these are made by Victorian Choice and no other, so we respect the watermark, as they have claimed some other non licit sellers to use their pictures to sell their gowns. They even have some white models that would be lovely for an alternative bride.
Above Renaissance Velvet Regal Queen Period Dress Collared Ball Gown Reenactment. I love the standing ruff of this one :)
Above: striped gothic gown, somehow it reminded me to Tim Burton´s Sleepy Hollow :)
Above: Victorian French bustle dress. Perfect also for Steampunk lovers.
You can also network in
Victorian Choice Official website
Victorian Choice Official facebook page
Below: Civil Wall Southern Belle styled gown


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Leo's Thought Of The Day
Didi's Dog.
You people are hilarious!
I have never heard Cashman even mention Mustelier's name.....if he is not a very high draft pick he is not getting consideration from the Yankees...if some of the better prospects never even get a cup of coffee how is Mustelier's going to ever get one?
Quit wasting your time with this guy....he may be a viable player but it is not happening in NY.....
Your a moron.
There's a few names I can think of that you've never heard of before they hit the major league roster.
1. Ivan Nova
2. David Robertson
3. Brett Gardner
4. Eduardo Nunez
Oh and go look up his stats, he has put up solid numbers since defecting from Cuba 3 years ago.
I was not discrediting him, I just go by history of the Yankees....and with position players they usually go with a veteran.....If Ronnie was that good enough for Cashman then he never inks Ichy for 2 years.
And personally I want the minor leaguer to get a shot.......I just have no more patience with the way they develop their prospects and then when somebody looks like they deserve a shot they trade or sign a 36 yr old......
And after looking at his stats Cashman should have rolled the dice with Ronnie...his career minor league numbers basically equal to a full season and 150 Games he has hit .324 18 96
How are his defensive ratings?
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You're all morons for not being able to use proper grammar. It's "you're" as in, you are. Not your.
Grammar nazi, ahoy!
DJ back on the field today taking grounders and batting practice. FYI.
Leo's Thought Of The Day
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Juan Rivera to #Yankees on minor-league deal, source confirms. Will compete with Diaz, Canzler to be RH bat off bench. @ESPNNYYankees first.
Yes, Leo called the Juan Rivera deal!
Leo's Thought Of The Day
Didi's Dog.
They have enough of these RH OF guys to compete where you would think one would be serviceable as a bench guy.
Still need a DH though and I have no idea where they are getting that from.
Looks like it will be a competition between Canzler, Diaz, and Rivera.
Michael Kay just signed a new multi year contract to continue broadcasting 125 games per year for the New York Yankees.
I hate his broadcasting style.
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Grocery retailer Kroger (NYSE: KR ) has had plenty of reasons to celebrate of late. The stock has generated a return of 26% year to date and has doubled that return over the past year. It's a stellar performance for a defensive stock like Kroger, and it is especially compelling in light of the fact that food inflation has been on the rise. Let's examine what's been driving shares higher and determine whether or not the company has peaked.
Kroger vs. Whole Foods
The most recent boost to Kroger shares came in response to a standout quarterly performance. In the first quarter, which was the maiden period in which Kroger's acquisition of Harris Teeter was reflected, total sales jumped nearly 10% to almost $33 billion. Kroger continued on its roll with identical supermarket sales, which represent sales at Kroger supermarkets open for at least a year; this metric climbed 4.2% higher compared to a 2.9% increase in the year-ago period. Net earnings rose to $501 million from $481 million in the year-ago period.
Kroger also lifted the high end of its fiscal 2014 guidance, as illustrated in the table below:
Previous Guidance | Revised Guidance | |
Adjusted Net Earnings Per Diluted Share | $3.14-$3.25 | $3.19-$3.27 |
Identical Supermarket Sales (ex-fuel) | 2.5%-3.5% | 3%-4% |
Meanwhile, Whole Foods Market (NASDAQ: WFM ) told a slightly different story in its most recent quarter. While it generated a 10% increase in total sales to a record $3.3 billion and delivered a 4.5% increase in comparable store sales (those open for at least a year), rising costs weighed on Whole Foods' outlook. As a result, it was forced to lower its fiscal 2014 guidance, as reflected in the table below. And it wasn't the first time that Whole Foods was forced to lower its fiscal 2014 guidance, which is a bit worrying.
Previous Outlook | Revised Outlook | |
Sales Growth | 11%-12% | 10.5%-11% |
Comp-Store Sales Growth | 5.5%-6.2% | 5%-5.5% |
Operating Margin | 6.7%-7% | 6.5%-6.6% |
Capital Expenditures | $600 mil-$650 mil | $675 mil-$725 mil |
In terms of costs, Kroger's operating, general, and administrative expenses (including rent and depreciation; excluding fuel and pension-related items) fell by 9 basis points as a percentage of sales versus the same period a year ago. At Whole Foods, general and administrative expenses rose 22 basis points amid a one-time charge and spending on technology, the latter of which will continue as per the company's capital expenditures guidance.
ROE comparison
With both Kroger and Whole Foods both growing sales, investors might find themselves between a rock and a hard place trying to decide which grocer to invest in. To help with that, let's take a look at return on equity, which measures how efficient a company is being with shareholders' capital.
In the case of Kroger vs. Whole Foods, the former comes out on top. Kroger's trailing-12 month ROE of 31.3% about doubles that of Whole Foods, which is at about 15%. The ROE for both companies surpasses that of the grocery retail sector as a whole as of January, at which time the average ROE stood at about 11%.
Share buybacks could affect a company's equity, as the more shares that a company repurchases the smaller its equity will be, which in turn would drive the ROE higher. Over the past four quarters, Kroger returned $1.9 billion to shareholders, although that was via share buybacks and dividends. In its last fiscal year, Whole Foods bought back $125 million worth of shares and distributed $508 million in dividends.
Where's the value?
But none of this would mean anything without the stock performance to back it up. Over the past year, Kroger has the advantage. Whole Foods shares have fallen 22% versus Kroger's 51% advance. In fact, Whole Foods has had the unfortunate distinction of being the worst stock in the S&P 500 index this year.
Looking ahead, analysts' sales growth estimates for the year are pretty neck and neck for Kroger and Whole Foods at 9% and 10.6%, respectively. But Kroger appears to be the better value, trading at a forward P/E of only 15 versus Whole Foods at about 26.
Final Foolish thoughts
So there you have it. Kroger is operating on numerous cylinders and it is not leaving shareholders behind. The question becomes can this performance continue in the future, and signs suggest it will.
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September 9th, 2007 #1
EOW#64 Forward base camp of a winter campaign POLL
The winner of the EOW#62 Noah's arc , final resting place yAdam…by a landslide!
For this Challenge we Had 19 images started, 15 going to poll. 3WIPS Several first time entries, several returning past winners.
We had 7l entries not marked as "Final" NEXT WEEK THEY WILL NOT GO TO POLL!
1 person did not outside host their image It is not in the poll
Lots of beautiful work and a great round
New Round IS ON!
EOW#65 A city on the under side of a floating island
This is a Camp, in the Sierra Nevada of Santa Marta in Colombia, the soldiers are equipped whit high tecnology, the cold is very strong, is at night, and the help is about to arrive.
The encampment featured in this picture is a terran outpost near the enemy border on the outer belt planet Wolf 9929, where perennial night reigns. Accordingly, the climate on this distant world is harsh - temperature never rises above -50 C degrees.
The main purpose of this forward base is performing long-range scans of the enemy front as well as sending off scouts, spy troops and sabotage commandos.
The advance encampment holds 50 men maximum,
assigned to keep an eye on, and taunt the city.
The knowledge of the advancing army is known to all
the frightened inhabitants, but the progress up the
glacier is slow, with siege engines often falling
through crevasses.
The concept then, some sort of creature or device entered the base from within the mountain and laid waste to the entire facility. Only a fraction of the stationed crew survived and pointed the searchlight intended for enemy airplanes on the hole in the ground, hoping to scare off whatever lurks under the frozen ground.
in the not so distant future the snow at the north pole has receded far enough for oil to be easily accessible for exploitation-the ensuing claims and counter claims to who owns what has lead to full scale war. A small unit of Norwegian Special Forces sets camp on vantage point where they can survey the underlying plateau; they're forward base camp of [the coming] winter campaign.
Kanzansky's Journal 24th October 3010
"Six years it took the machines to stablize this hunk of rocks Volcanic activity!
Now dont get me wrong here, I was no fan of the constant earth quakes and lavas flows, but what the big brains up in the enviro station did'nt count on was the cold, and man do I mean COLD!. This planets central heating system has been turned off.
So here we are, constant Winter for heck knows how many years. I wouldnt mind too much, its just that the loneliness eats away at man's soul and his sanity. END"
Kanzansky's Journal 15 November 3010
" Everythings changed here, we now know why the bigwigs were so interested in this planet , Lithium ore. This rock is riddled with it!
Our little Camp has become the number one Military encampment in this area of the system.
The Empire must be worried that somebody might want take this rock from us and use the lithium for themselves, but what does a nobody geologist like me know about these things...." END
Every winter, the Raalon military setup a winter camp to fend off would be smugglers and enemies, that use the isolated mountains of Aangar to sneak into Raalon's territory. The military post themselves high up in the mountains overlooking the Aangar River, thereby giving them a stealthy position to monitor the province, and defend it if neccesary. The camp usually consists of 30 or so soldiers, manning the 3 gun turrets positioned on the cliff edges. A few soldiers are specialists at reconiscence(?), searching for fresh tracks in the snow. Supplies are helicoptered in, saving much needed time to setup the base. The winter camps have been quite successful at killing and capturing enemies, with only a handfull escaping into the mountains.
After the wars, the skys were stained the color of cotton candy for what seemed to be the rest of eternity. An ironic end to such a terrible story...
"The sky finally cleared up. There was no air support, but at least we will see them coming this time. Ammunition is almost gone. The Russians didn't come this morning but we know they'll be back tonight. Our detachment has been holding this outpost for weeks. Defending the supply chain while the PanzerGruppe falls back for fuel. The Capitan says the reinforcements got lost and stumbled across enemy lines. No word back from them yet. It seems as though it snows all year here. Not until recently has snow stopped coming down from those neutral, chilly clouds. The day passes slow, like those old days back at the villa, so long ago. I do miss it. Anything would beat this waiting! The Russians play with us. Mortar barrage here, burst of machine-gun fire into our line. They're waiting until we've got nothing left.
All I know is we're stuck here in our muddy trenches, staring impatiently into that deadly treeline."
The Republic of Norrland is joining the war against the Soviet Empire.
This is a Norrland base camp, somewhere northeast of Övertorneå.
The tents are made of some advanced thermodynamic material that
regulates the temperature of the air around it. They can be used in
both cold and warm environments.
The idea was to have some hi-tech fantastic base camp/soldiers
portrayed in a realistic and spontaneous way like if the image
was a snapshot taken by somebody involved in the scene.
The forward basecamp served as a portable station sampling the environmental conditions and estimating military responses to threats in the area.
This is a base camp being built for diferent purpouses. Provides the troops with appropiate shelter for the winter, supports them crossing the river and in the latter siege of the position and provides a good defensive outpost if retreat is needed.
During the construcction considerable number of troops would be keeping the river line avoiding danger of being surprised by enemy.
It was a long winter, the clean snow gave lie to the bitterness and the mud beneath.
The Mark Of Imaga
By the end of the second nuclear winter, the air was so cold that snow could not fall. Like the eye of a tornado, the world was silent and immobile.
With all but a few remote regions blanketed by electromagnetic radiation in the first nuclear winter, the social and political geography of the world splintered and was set adrift. Fossil fuels were consumed excessively in old, conventional, innefficient devices to keep the major population centers warm. Within ten years, fuels were depleted and the world so damaged that it was unanymously agreed upon that there was not even a faint glimmer of hope remaining. The second nuclear winter was a result of the global implosion of spirituality - the last vestiges of humanity that clung on for survival had run out of consolation in their prayers and meditation, and those who refused to take their own lives began projecting their frustrations onto the remnants of their world. Cities were rocked as warheads and power plants were set alight by the fires of martyrdom.
The Mark of Imaga was the final bomb to go off in the second nuclear winter. Launched from a base deep in Alaska, the bomb sailed up into the stratosphere, catching the light from the cold sun like a dove. Eventually its engines burned out, and it hung like a forlorn tear amongst the clouds, finally turning in a slow cartwheel and tumbling down. It landed in what used to be california, setting off a chain reaction of explosions that rocked the san andreas fault line. The resulting cacophony of global disasters put an end to what was left of life on earth. It was all over in a matter of days. Like the eye of the tornado, the world was once again silent. Silent as it was at the beginning of time.
Silent now, at the end.
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September 9th, 2007 #2Hey, C. My Image there was faaaaar from finished, )I was just trying to layout a structure to render on... thats why It did not say final) Anyhow It doesn't matter though. I guess its a start anyhow and I should be flattered I get to compete but the name is IkUru plz...
September 9th, 2007 #3I voted for form, the concept is very well written ( for me humble french ) very good story, good sense of depth in the image, the foreground is just awesome with this skull/gazmask structure. The helicopter could have been more consistent, more solid but yea oyo!
good job bro !!
September 9th, 2007 #4art zealot the rules are not "implicit".. that would mean they were never stated.... I must reitterate it three or four times a round and on every poll.
but I put your image in the poll as it should be.
Ikuru... once I starte d posting one or two that were obvious ly finish but unstated... for equity I had to post them all... Im sure the voters will sort it out
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September 10th, 2007 #5I voted for Oomgawa. Great piece all around, man. I love your environments in your sketchbook. Keep at that shit! I like Forms entry. It looks loose still. Hallo was my third choice.
September 10th, 2007 #6voted for halo, though oomgawa was a very close second. i think they both created what was asked, but halo's captured the feeling of lonelyness, as most real life forward basecamps would probably have, actualy it reminded me of the base camp from the thing
September 10th, 2007 #7I got the same feeling too, grenogs. It came across more of a scientific research base than military. I can see some vehicles under the tent. That's something about a winter setting.
September 10th, 2007 #8i agree about the scientific research base, and if the army style tents and the tanks weren't in it then i wouldn't have picked it. I think it was a tough choice as most although technicly good, didnt realy come across as being forward basecamps, but more as established maincamps. i guess it all comes down to personal interpretation. BTW Matsign, i also like yours, and when i first read the title for this one, i automaticly imagined a ww1 trench scene, but on a much grander scale at a birds eye view.
September 10th, 2007 #9Sorry Chaos, I see my name on the poll but I can´t see my work. Maybe I didn´t understand something but It seems to me every thing is right. If I commited a mistake please tell me.
Voted for Form, great lights, great colors. I think is original/strange.
Oomgawa,Glogg,daveneale, I think yours are great to.
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I left a space in your image link
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September 10th, 2007 #11Voted for Form, awesome job, as well as Oomwaga, it was hard to decide, Artzealot was great as well but it was kind of pushing the theme, specially with the description, I really liked Glogg's also.
September 10th, 2007 #12Correct proportion and beautiful composition is used in Oomgawa's painting, nice job. Something about the scale looks a tad off. You got my vote.
September 10th, 2007 #13Oomgawa, Glogg, Gaius, Form- very nice work guys!
Hallo- I really like the climat of your concept. You've got my vote nice work!
"Imagination is more important than knowledge..."
Albert Einstein
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voted on oomgawa. great texture, loved the glazed fog. i also liked form's piece too but oomgawa wins my vote. great job everyone!
September 10th, 2007 #15gj guys, lot of cool stuff here. I think daveneales piece might focus a little much on the creature, but it's such a nice style I couldnt help voting for it
I also enjoy the pic from Form, big stuff!
September 10th, 2007 #16I voted Oomgawa, the whole piece seemed to fit very well together very cohesive. great detail, and i can see definate improvement!!
Close behind, i would have to say was Form, also nicely detailed.
Others worth a good mention Gaius, daveneale, glogg, hallo, Zutaioke, artzealot, timothee... not necissarily in that order. The rest seem really cut and past or very unfinished. there were also a couple that didn't have much detail or depth.... good job to those who invested the time and effort it will continue to pay off for you down the road!!
Good Luck to you all!!
September 10th, 2007 #17Who´s Zutaioke?! . Thanks for mention Skruchey.
September 11th, 2007 #18I voted for Oomgawa, for a wonderful fantastical environment that transports me to farflung places like Siberia or Northern China...wonderful. IMO, it best represents the idea of a forward base.
September 11th, 2007 #19waiting to exhale. this is the first time I have even gotten one vote!
Personally I like Matsign's because it looks like
an extremely advanced front/camp, which is what I imagine
it would actually look like. Nothing permanent, just raw survival.
Extreme thanks to everyone who voted for me so far!
I will come back and thank each one of you personally ASAP!
September 16th, 2007 #20Thanks for the votes, folks!
My vote goes to oomgawa - great textures and mood, me likes.
September 16th, 2007 #21another vote for Form... just well done and a good concept.


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It was June, a time filled with daily events and end-of-school-year activities. My to-do list was particularly long this day. I was scheduled to the limit and there was no turning back. And as I stood there in the school cafeteria with a case of water bottles and a bag of ice I wondered how I was truly going to manage all these things in one day.
The 3 lb bag of ice I was holding had completely numbed my hand, and the case of water would not have been that heavy had my youngest child not been dangling like a monkey from the same arm that held said water bottles.
I could imagine what we looked like. Me standing there in my baseball cap and crazy hair, all wild eyed and covered in kiddos and stuff.
It is always a balancing act of schedules, people, and stuff.
I could feel my heart skip a beat as I attempted to free a hand to reach out and hug my nine-year-old before he scooted off to his classroom. His younger siblings were giggling as they squished in between us making it difficult for me to get closer to him.
He was so tall, standing there watching me as I was watching him. We made some comments to each other over the giggles about hoping for a day without rain. Like strangers making small talk, we awkwardly talked for a little while longer, and then stood there quietly beside each other.
It was difficult to focus on just him, as his younger brother and sister began to chase each other around tables and boxes. And before the room began to fill with other parent volunteers, I was hoping to let him have this brief moment with me. A miniscule segment of time where our eyes would meet and lock in a mother and son moment. A moment where we would both acknowledge and understand that this was a "last," an end of a piece of our journey together, a time for moving forward that would never happen again.
But, I was not sure I would be able to share that with him and it made me feel sad.
This day was a big day for him. It was the day of the "third grade picnic," a rite of passage for being the kings and queens of the elementary school here in Norton, and a time to celebrate one last "hoorah" before moving on to a new school for the fourth grade. This was his moment.
In the grand scheme of things, it was just a small milestone. Mothers are silly about such things, I guess. But nonetheless, I was attempting to make this time about him – something special. I hoped he could see how much I loved him.
My son saw what I was trying to do and smiled slightly with a wisdom I recognized, and I felt relieved. I watched his face carefully, trying to read his expression to ensure that it was indeed alright to hug him here in front of all his friends. With that, my son took the ice from my frozen hand and gave me a quick kiss on the cheek before he headed off on his way. It was all good.
And as I turned my attention to my other munchkins, a young mother I knew came up to me.
She had her own little daughters in tow as she approached. Her children being even younger than mine, she too was covered in kids and stuff. She was one of those Moms who loves being a Mom. You can spot those mothers who truly love their role – they tend to sparkle.
Anyway, this momma friend of mine wanted me to know that she was expecting her fourth child. I smiled and hugged her – so happy for her news. Babies are awesome. Babies are a blessing.
I laughed out loud when she mentioned how organized I seemed as a mother with four kiddos and she wanted to know if I had any secrets or good advice.
I made an off-handed comment and joked about how I had not yet showered or eaten breakfast yet that day, and I remember seeing some fleeting disappointment cross her face. We changed subjects and chatted a little more before we parted ways.
I drove away that day wishing I had told that young mother that I did have a secret. I have a few, actually. I thought about how I could tell her how I manage homework and making dinner at the same time for four kiddos. I could also share the system I have for laundry, baths and bedtime routines. I could definitely share some strategies for maneuvering soccer games, doctors' appointments and dentists all at the same time.
There is potty training and meal planning and juggling – oh yes, lots of juggling. But this stuff just ends up working – or not working – and you learn to laugh at yourself and roll with it.
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Love is magically complicated. There is nothing love cannot face. When you choose love, you learn to accept and let go. When you choose love, those munchkins and your family will come before all else. When you choose love, joy always abounds. When you choose love, you create unbreakable bonds. When you choose love, you make a house a home. When you choose love, your kids become more important than all the other things life tries to distract you with. When you choose love, you will make the best decisions for you and for them.
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- 1 package (30 ounces) frozen shredded hash brown potatoes
- 2 cups frozen broccoli florets
- 1-1/4 cups (5 ounces) shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of broccoli soup, undiluted
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1. In a greased 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker, combine the hash browns, broccoli, 3/4 cup cheese and onions.
- 2. In a small saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Stir in the soup, salt and mustard. Pour over potato mixture; stir to combine.
- 3. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until potatoes are tender. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Cover and cook 30 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Yield: 8 servings.
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Introduced in the mid-1940s, the economical Citroen 2CV cars quickly became a popular sight on French roads. The cars' design has changed a lot over the past few decades, but the original models are still held in fond regard. Your tour takes place in one of these much-loved originals – a vintage convertible 2CV.
Avoiding the well-trodden sites of the city center, your tour focuses on the city's hidden gems. Discover the chic delights of Place Vendôme, the elegant square lined with boutiques, jewelers and ritzy hotels. Swing past Kiosque des Noctambules, a contemporary piece of street art by French artist Jean-Michel Othniel, and then stop for photos by Stravinsky Fountain. The water feature is embellished with colorful sculptures that are said to represent running water.
Visit the neighborhood of Le Marais to see Place du Marché Sainte-Catherine, a peaceful square, and learn about the area's buskers and artists from your guide. Other notable attractions around Le Marais include Hôtel de Sully and Hôtel de Sens, two lavish private mansions.
After 1.5 hours exploring the city, finish your 2CV tour with a drop-off near Opera Garnier or at your central Paris hotel.
Please note: 2CVs are small compared to modern vehicles, so with comfort in mind, bookings are only accepted for three people per car, with one driver assigned per trio. Should your group be larger, no worries! Up to nine people can book this private tour, and each group of three ride in a separate car while traveling together in a convoy.
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We loved this great tour. Our guide was very informative and we enjoyed the back roads of Paris.
Reviewed by: Carol Bajorek, USA, October 2014
My husband and I did this and loved it. Kevin was the perfect driver/guide. The car was fun and enabled us to see the back streets and alleyways a tour bus could never have managed. My husband has loved walking the streets of Paris but is no longer able to do it. He was dreading just sitting in the hotel while others in our group explored. This was perfect - he saw as much or more than they did - and had bragging rights about the fantastic ride. We have done several tours of Paris but would definitely recommend this one and do it again ourselves - requesting Kevin, of course. It was refreshing to have a guide who we could have a conversation with and learned so much about the past, present and future of Paris, along with the gossip behind the doors we past.