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CRITIC'S NOTEBOOK; Cannes, Where Palms Are Made Of Gold
By A. O. SCOTT
Published: May 16, 2003
CANNES, France, May 15— By late yesterday morning, the most dedicated local stargazers had set up their parasols and folding chairs behind the steel barricades outside the bulky glass-and-concrete Palais des Festivals in anticipation of the evening's red-carpet promenade. And by dusk, when the chauffeured Mercedes-Benzes and giant Renaults began to disgorge their cargo of directors, movie stars, money men and trophy dates, a respectable throng had gathered, necks craning, to catch some flashbulb dazzle from the opening of the 56th Cannes International Film Festival.
For most of yesterday and today, though, the atmosphere on the Croisette has been curiously tranquil. The loudspeakers affixed to nearly every lamppost still play the lulling airs that can make you feel as if you're strolling through the opening credits of a bad movie; the scruffy buskers still strum their tired tributes to Bob Dylan and Bob Marley; the mimes and the human statues still give you the creeps. Cannes, as the popular saying goes, is Cannes. But the quiet this year is unmistakable.
The biggest tumult so far came just before the ''Matrix Reloaded'' news conference as journalists shoved and jostled one another at the foot of a narrow staircase leading to one of the Palais's upstairs rooms and were confronted with traditional crowd-control techniques of the festival's security staff: shout ''Don't push!'' in French and then inspect each badge with painstaking thoroughness, as if looking for the encoded secrets of ''The Matrix'' itself.
The loudest buzz, meanwhile, has come from the crowd of demonstrators who marched to the perimeter of the Palais complex this morning, their signs and chanted slogans protesting the French government's proposal to reform the nation's pension system for public employees. By lunchtime, though, the protesters were gone, and the only reminders of their presence were a few officers of the national police force lounging beside the red carpet for tonight's ''Matrix Reloaded'' screening.
The general strike the demonstrators were supporting may be one reason the streets and restaurants here are less packed than usual at this time of year. The strike, which began on Tuesday and has twice been extended in Paris beyond its planned 24-hour duration, has slowed down the country's transportation system and has made getting to the festival somewhat difficult. One American critic told me she had managed, on Tuesday, to make it as far as Barcelona, where, resourceful New Yorker that she is, she hailed a taxi for the six-and-a-half hour ride to Cannes.
The usual contingent of English-speaking journalists is here. But ''The Matrix Reloaded'' notwithstanding, the American film industry, which exports a large annual quota of Hollywood glamour and aggressiveness to this quintessentially French event, is keeping a relatively low profile this year. There are three American films in the main competition -- Clint Eastwood's ''Mystic River,'' Gus Van Sant's ''Elephant'' and Vincent Gallo's ''Brown Bunny'' -- and a few scattered through the festival's other programs.
The competition slate is dominated by young and middle-generation French filmmakers like André Téchiné, François Ozon and Claude Miller, and by perennials like Alexander Sokurov and Raoul Ruiz. Was the sparse American representation a reflection of the poor state of relations between the French and American governments? This question, ritualistically invoked at news conferences, is typically answered with exemplary diplomacy (unless the moderator suppresses it altogether). As Keanu Reeves put it at the ''Matrix Reloaded'' event, a film festival should be a place to come together to celebrate art and humanity.
Quite so. And despite global and domestic politics, travel difficulties and SARS, the opening ceremonies, in which the festival celebrates its own powers of celebration, came off with considerable gaiety. While the programs over the next eight days promise, as ever, a large proportion of challenging, tough-minded, serious films, the spirit of the opening is decidedly lighthearted. It is, indeed, unmatched as a showcase for an indescribably, deliciously French form of show-business tackiness as the haute cuisine of international cinema is served up with a heaping side order of cheese -- or as they say hereabouts, fromage.
Or, if you prefer, formaggio, since this year's festival, whose official posters read ''Viva il Cinema!'' in bright magenta, is dedicated to the memory of Federico Fellini. Accordingly, the mistress of ceremonies on Wednesday night was the Italian actress Monica Bellucci, who appears in ''The Matrix Reloaded'' as the most voluptuous computer program ever to spring from a code-writer's fevered brain. On Wednesday, she embraced her flesh-and-blood ceremonial duties in good humor. ''How could I turn down the opportunity to make mistakes in French in front of an audience of millions?'' she said. I suspect that much of the audience, watching her move across the stage in her creamy satin gown, was inclined to forgive any lapses in grammar or pronunciation.


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Slovenia performs well in some measures of well-being in the Better Life Index. Slovenia ranks above the average in education and skills, below average in income and wealth, job and earnings and subjective well-being.
Money, while it cannot buy happiness, is an important means to achieving higher living standards. In Slovenia, the average household net-adjusted disposable income per capita is USD 19 326a year, less than the OECD average of USD 25 908 a year. But there is a considerable gap between the richest and poorest – the top 20% of the population earn close to four times as much as the bottom 20%.
In terms of employment, 63% of people aged 15 to 64 in Slovenia have a paid job, below the 65% OECD employment average. Some 67% of men are in paid work, compared with 59% of women. In Slovenia,approximately 6% of employees work very long hours, less than the OECD average of 13%, with 8% of men working very long hours compared with just 3% for women.
Good education and skills are important requisites for finding a job. In Slovenia, 85% of adults aged 25-64 have completed upper secondary education, higher than the OECD average of 75%. This is truer of men than women, as 86% of men have successfully completed high-school compared with 84% of women. In terms of the quality of the educational system, the average student scored 499 in reading literacy, maths and science in the OECD's Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA), slightly more than the OECD average of 497 points. On average in Slovenia, girls outperformed boys by 20 points, higher than the average OECD gap of 8 points.
In terms of health, life expectancy at birth in Slovenia is almost 80 years, in line with the OECD average. Life expectancy for women is 83 years, compared with 77 for men. The level of atmospheric PM10 – tiny air pollutant particles small enough to enter and cause damage to the lungs – is 25.6 micrograms per cubic meter in large urban areas, higher than the OECD average of 20.1 micrograms per cubic meter. Slovenia performs better in terms of water quality, as 88% of people say they are satisfied with the quality of their water, higher than the OECD average of 81%.
Concerning the public sphere, there is a strong sense of community and a moderate level of civic participation in Slovenia, where 90% of people believe that they know someone they could rely on in time of need, higher than the OECD average of 88%. Voter turnout, a measure of citizens' participation in the political process, was 52% during recent elections. This figure is lower than the OECD average of 68% and one of the lowest in the OECD. Social and economic status can affect voting rates; voter turnout for the top 20% of the population is an estimated 59% and for the bottom 20% it is an estimated 49%, a narrower difference than the OECD average gap of 13 percentage points.
In general, Slovenians are less satisfied with their lives than the OECD average. When asked to rate their general satisfaction with life on a scale from 0 to 10, Slovenians gave it a 5.7 grade, lower than the OECD average of 6.6.
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Living in satisfactory housing conditions is one of the most important aspects of people's lives. Housing is essential to meet basic needs, such as shelter, but it is not just a question of four walls and a roof. Housing should offer a place to sleep and rest where people feel safe and have privacy and personal space; somewhere they can raise a family. All of these elements help make a house a home. And of course there is the question whether people can afford adequate housing.
Housing costs take up a large share of the household budget and represent the largest single expenditure for many individuals and families, by the time you add up elements such as rent, gas, electricity, water, furniture or repairs. In Slovenia, households on average spend 20% of their gross adjusted disposable income on keeping a roof over their heads, slightly above the OECD average of 18%.
In addition to housing costs it is also important to examine living conditions, such as the average number of rooms shared per person and whether households have access to basic facilities. The number of rooms in a dwelling, divided by the number of persons living there, indicates whether residents are living in crowded conditions. Overcrowded housing may have a negative impact on physical and mental health, relations with others and children's development. In addition, dense living conditions are often a sign of inadequate water and sewage supply. In Slovenia, the average home contains 1.5 rooms per person, less than the OECD average of 1.8 rooms per person. In terms of basic facilities however, 99.5% of people in Slovenia live in dwellings with private access to an indoor flushing toilet, more than the OECD average of 97.6%.
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While money may not buy happiness, it is an important means to achieving higher living standards and thus greater well-being. Higher economic wealth may also improve access to quality education, health care and housing.
Household net-adjusted disposable income is the amount of money that a household earns each year after taxes and transfers. It represents the money available to a household for spending on goods or services. In Slovenia, the average household net-adjusted disposable income per capita is USD 19 326 a year, lower than the OECD average of USD 25 908.
Household financial wealth is the total value of a household's financial worth, such as money or shares held in bank accounts. In Slovenia, the average household net financial wealth per capita is estimated at USD 18 465, much lower than the OECD average of USD 67 139. While the ideal measure of household wealth should also include non-financial assets (e.g. land and dwellings), such information is currently available for only a small number of OECD countries, and is not included here.
Despite a general increase in living standards across OECD countries over the past fifteen years, not all people have benefited from this to the same extent. In Slovenia, the average net-adjusted disposable income of the top 20% of the population is an estimated USD 32 628 a year, whereas the bottom 20% live on an estimated USD 9 035 a year.
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Key Findings
Having a job brings many important benefits, including: providing a source of income, improving social inclusion, fulfilling one's own aspirations, building self-esteem and developing skills and competencies. In Slovenia, about 63% of the working-age population aged 15 to 64 has a paid job. This figure is lower than the OECD average of 65%. Employment rates are generally higher for individuals with a higher level of education; in Slovenia an estimated 82% of individuals with at least a tertiary education have a paid job, compared with an estimated 34% for those without an upper secondary education. This 48 percentage point difference is higher than the OECD average of 34 percentage points.
Women are still less likely than men to participate in the labour market. In Slovenia, 59% of women have jobs. This is more than the OECD average of 58% but less than the 67% employment rate of men in Slovenia. This 8 percentage point gender difference is lower than the OECD average of 15 percentage points and suggests Slovenia could further improve employment opportunities for women but has generally been successful in addressing the constraints and barriers women face accessing work.
Unemployed persons are defined as those who are not currently working but are willing to do so and actively searching for work. Long-term unemployment can have a large negative effect on feelings of well-being and self-worth and result in a loss of skills, further reducing employability. In Slovenia, the percentage of the labour force that has been unemployed for a year or longer is currently at 5.2%, higher than the OECD average of 2.8%. There is little difference on average between men and women in the OECD area when it comes to long-term unemployment. In Slovenia, the long-term unemployment rate for men is slightly lower than for women, at respectively 4.9% and 5.5%.
The wages and other monetary benefits that come with employment are an important aspect of job quality. Slovenians earn USD 32 037 per year on average, less than the OECD average of USD 36 118. Not everyone earns that amount however. In all OECD countries, men still earn more than women, with an average wage gap of 15.5%. In Slovenia, men earn 11.6% more than women. Also, whereas the top 20% of the population earn an estimated USD 39 711 dollars per year, the bottom 20% live on an estimated USD 18 299 per year.
Another essential factor of employment quality is job security. Workers facing a high risk of job loss are more vulnerable, especially in countries with smaller social safety nets. In Slovenia, workers face a 5.5% chance of losing their job, slightly higher than the OECD average of 5.4%.
For more information on estimates and years of reference, see FAQ section and BLI database.
Better Policies for Better Lives
Supporting young entrepreneurs
To reduce unemployment among young people, the government provides support for people not in education, employment, or training to enter the labour market through self-employment.
The programme provides unemployment benefits to young people who are starting a business and have been unemployed for 3 months or more. Procedures vary across regions and financial grants are higher in regions with higher unemployment. Applicants first complete a business plan at their local Labour Office. They must then attend a consultation interview where their business idea is assessed, and attend a training workshop for self-employment. They then receive a self-employment grant of up to EUR 4 500 per person.
The Employment Service of Slovenia considers the programme a success since 85% of participants operated companies for at least two years. The number of participants increased from 417 in 2007 to 5 148 in 2010.
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Humans are social creatures. The frequency of our contact with others and the quality of our personal relationships are thus crucial determinants of our well-being.
A strong social network, or community, can provide emotional support during both good and bad times as well as provide access to jobs, services and other material opportunities. In Slovenia, 90% of people believe that they know someone they could rely on in a time of need, more than the OECD average of 88%. There is a 4 percentage point difference between men and women, as 92% of men believe they have this kind of social support, compared with 88% of women.
A weak social network can result in limited economic opportunities, a lack of contact with others, and eventually, feelings of isolation. Socially isolated individuals face difficulties integrating into society as a contributing member and fulfilling personal aspirations.
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Key Findings
A well-educated and well-trained population is essential for a country's social and economic well-being. Education plays a key role in providing individuals with the knowledge, skills and competences needed to participate effectively in society and in the economy. Having a good education greatly improves the likelihood of finding a job and earning enough money. Slovenians can expect to go through 18.4 years of education between the ages of 5 and 39, slightly more than the OECD average of 17.7 years.
Graduating from upper secondary education has become increasingly important in all countries, as the skills needed in the labour market are becoming more knowledge-based. High-school graduation rates therefore provide a good indication of whether a country is preparing its students to meet the minimum requirements of the job market. In Slovenia, 85% of adults aged 25-64 have completed upper secondary education, higher than the OECD average of 75%. This is truer of men than women, as 86% of men have successfully completed high-school compared with 84% of women. This 2 percentage point difference is slightly higher than the OECD average of 1 percentage point. At the university level, however, more women complete tertiary education than men in Slovenia, at 33% and 23% respectively. This 10 percentage point gap is larger than the OECD average of 4 percentage points.
But graduation rates, while important, speak little to the quality of education received. The OECD's Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) reviews the extent to which students have acquired some of the knowledge and skills that are essential for full participation in modern societies. In 2012, PISA focused on examining students' reading ability, skills in maths and level in sciences, as research shows that these skills are more reliable predictors of economic and social well-being than the number of years spent in school.
The average student in Slovenia scored 499 in reading literacy, maths and sciences, higher than the OECD average. On average, girls outperformed boys by 20 points, much more than the average OECD gap of 8 points.
The best-performing school systems manage to provide high-quality education to all students. In Slovenia, the average difference in results, between the students with the highest socio-economic background and the students with the lowest socio-economic background is 100 points, more than the OECD average of 96 points. This suggests the school system in the Slovenia does not provide equal access to high-quality education.
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Key Findings
The quality of our local living environment has a direct impact on our health and well-being.
Outdoor air pollution is one important environmental issue that directly affects the quality of people's lives. Despite national and international interventions and decreases in major pollutant emissions, the health impacts of urban air pollution continue to worsen, with air pollution set to become the top environmental cause of premature mortality globally by 2050. Air pollution in urban centres, often caused by transport and the use of small-scale burning of wood or coal, is linked to a range of health problems, from minor eye irritation to upper respiratory symptoms in the short-term and chronic respiratory diseases such as asthma, cardiovascular diseases and lung cancer in the long-term. Children and the elderly may be particularly vulnerable.
PM10 – tiny particulate matter small enough to be inhaled into the deepest part of the lung – is monitored in OECD countries because it can harm human health and reduce life expectancy. In Slovenia, PM10 levels in urban areas are 25.6 micrograms per cubic meter, higher than the OECD average of 20.1 micrograms per cubic meter and the annual guideline limit of 20 micrograms per cubic meter set by the World Health Organization.
Access to clean water is fundamental to human well-being. Despite significant progress in OECD countries in reducing water pollution, improvements in freshwater quality are not always easy to discern. In Slovenia, 88% of people say they are satisfied with water quality, higher than the OECD average of 81%.
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Key Findings
Trust in government is essential for social cohesion and well-being. High voter turnout is a measure of citizens' participation in the political process. In the most recent elections for which data are available, voter turnout in Slovenia was 52% of those registered. This figure is one of the lowest rates in the OECD, where average turnout is 68%.
Even if the right to vote is universal in all OECD countries, not everyone exercises this right. There is little difference in the voting rates of men and women in most OECD countries. This is the case in Slovenia, where the voter turnout of men and women nearly the same. While on average there are few differences between men and women concerning participation in elections, income can make a big difference in voter turnout. In Slovenia, voter turnout for the top 20% of the population is an estimated 59%, whereas the participation rate of the bottom 20% is an estimated 49%. This 10 percentage point difference is lower than the OECD average difference of 13 percentage points.
In general, women are in the minority among elected representatives and although their number has slightly increased in the last decade, it is still well below parity. In Slovenia, 32% of the seats in national parliament are held by women, more than the OECD average of 28%.
Ensuring that government decision making is not compromised by conflicts of interest is key to maintaining trust in government. Transparency is therefore essential to hold government to account and to maintain confidence in public institutions.
Freedom of information laws (FOI) allow the possibility for individuals to access undisclosed information. For such policies to be successful, the public should have a clear understanding of their rights under the law, should be able to file requests with ease and should be protected against any possible retaliation. People in Slovenia can file a request for information either in writing, online, by telephone or in person – thus greatly facilitating the FOI process. Slovenia is one of seven OECD countries to allow anonymous requests, but does not have built-in protections to shield individuals from possible retaliation.
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Better Policies for Better Lives
Stopping corruption in lobbying
Slovenia has laws that limit total contributions to political parties by lobbyists and oblige obliges lobbyists to report the type and value of contributions made to political parties and the organisers of election and referendum campaigns.
These policies help regain citizens' trust, and promote transparency and accountability. Apart from the United States, Slovenia is the only country in the OECD to disclose information on lobbyists' contributions to political campaigns.
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Key Findings
Most OECD countries have enjoyed large gains in life expectancy over the past decades, thanks to improvements in living conditions, public health interventions and progress in medical care. Life expectancy at birth in Slovenia stands at 80 years, in line with the OECD average. Life expectancy for women is 83 years, compared with 77 for men, close to the OECD average gender gap of five years with a life expectancy of 82 years for women and 77 for men. Higher life expectancy is generally associated with higher health care spending per person, although many other factors have an impact on life expectancy (such as living standards, lifestyles, education and environmental factors).
When asked "How is your health in general?" 65% of people in Slovenia reported to be in good health, less than the OECD average of 68%. Despite the subjective nature of this question, answers have been found to be a good predictor of people's future health care use. Gender, age and social status may affect answers to this question. On average in OECD countries, men are more likely to report good health than women, with an average of 70% for men and 66% for women. In Slovenia, the average is 68% for men and 62% for women. Not surprisingly, older people report poorer health, as do those who are unemployed, or who have less education or income. About 76% of adults with a disposable income in the top 20% in Slovenia rated their health as "good" or "very good", compared to about 52% for those with a disposable income in the bottom 20%.
Better Policies for Better Lives
Improving teen mental health
"This is Me" is the largest youth counselling web portal in Slovenia and provides teenagers with a friendly, simple, fast, free, and anonymous public access to expert information and problem-solving assistance. Most users are between the ages of 13 and 18. The programme focuses on development of positive mental health, with emphasis on self-image, social and life skills.
Today the network of web counsellors includes 38 experts (medical specialists, psychologists, social pedagogues, social workers, and teachers), who are volunteers from 12 different institutions. Over the course of ten years, experts have answered almost 21 000 questions about dilemmas and problems faced by teens. Although the main aim of these targeted initiatives was not to reduce stigma towards people with mental health problems, reduced stigma remains one of the expected outcomes of the programmes.
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Key Findings
Happiness or subjective well-being can be measured in terms of life satisfaction, the presence of positive experiences and feelings, and the absence of negative experiences and feelings. Such measures, while subjective, are a useful complement to objective data to compare the quality of life across countries.
Life satisfaction measures how people evaluate their life as a whole rather than their current feelings. When asked to rate their general satisfaction with life on a scale from 0 to 10, Slovenians gave it a 5.7 grade, lower than the OECD average of 6.6.
There is little difference in life satisfaction levels between men and women across OECD countries. This is true in Slovenia, where men gave their life a 5.7 grade, only slightly higher than the 5.6 grade given by women.
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Key Findings
Personal security is a core element for the well-being of individuals, and includes the risks of people being physically assaulted or falling victim to other types of crime. Across the OECD, assault rates have generally declined in the past five years. In Slovenia, 3.9% of people reported falling victim to assault over the previous 12 months, in line with the OECD average. There is a difference of more than one percentage point between men and women in assault rates, at respectively 3.2% and 4.5%.
The homicide rate (the number of murders per 100 000 inhabitants) is a more reliable measure of a country's safety level because, unlike other crimes, murders are usually always reported to the police. According to the latest OECD data, Slovenia's homicide rate is 0.4, much lower than the OECD average of 4.0. In Slovenia, the homicide rate is 0.5 for men compared to 0.4 for women.
However, while men are at a greater risk of being victims of assault and violent crime, women report lower feelings of security than men. This has been explained by a greater fear of sexual attacks, the feeling they must also protect their children and their concern that they may be seen as partially responsible.
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Key Findings
Finding a suitable balance between work and life is a challenge for all workers, especially working parents. The ability to successfully combine work, family commitments and personal life is important for the well-being of all members in a household. Governments can help to address the issue by encouraging supportive and flexible working practices, making it easier for parents to strike a better balance between work and home life.
An important aspect of work-life balance is the amount of time a person spends at work. Evidence suggests that long work hours may impair personal health, jeopardise safety and increase stress. The share of employees working 50 hours or more per week is not very large across OECD countries. In Slovenia, nearly 6% of employees work very long hours, less than the OECD average of 13%. Overall, more men work very long hours; in Slovenia 8% of men work very long hours, compared with 3% for women.
The more people work, the less time they have to spend on other activities, such as time with others or leisure. The amount and quality of leisure time is important for people's overall well-being, and can bring additional physical and mental health benefits. In Slovenia, full-time workers devote 61% of their day on average, or 14.6 hours, to personal care (eating, sleeping, etc.) and leisure (socialising with friends and family, hobbies, games, computer and television use, etc.) – slightly less than the OECD average of 15 hours. Fewer hours in paid work for women do not necessarily result in greater leisure time. In Slovenia, men devote approximately 15 hours per day to personal care and leisure and women 14 hours per day.

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BARCELONA, Spain, Feb. 26, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Mobile World Congress -- Gigamon ®, a leader in traffic visibility solutions with the innovative Visibility Fabric™ architecture, announced the development of an advancement that transforms Big Data into manageable data for mobile carriers. This method is intended to facilitate a cost-effective solution for connecting single or multiple 40Gb and 100Gb pipes to 10Gb and 1Gb analytic tools. This technology under development will be able to take the network traffic flowing through the large pipes, and control the volume of data being forwarded to the tools. This breakthrough process will faithfully reproduce the data on a smaller scale, retaining its stateful condition with session awareness. Single tools can then effectively process throughput of what was originally 100Gb or 40Gb traffic flows. This concept and Gigamon's existing features to address Big Data are currently on show at Mobile World Congress 2013 in Barcelona, Spain. When commercially available, this new innovation will work in tandem with Gigamon's Flow Mapping ® and GigaSMART ® applications technologies. Flow Mapping enables advanced filtering of individual network traffic packets that are forwarded according to a set of user-defined rules that are optimized to provide customers with unique granularity and scalability. GigaSMART applications modify, manipulate, transform and transport packets, along with the information they carry, in order to enhance and improve the value of the network traffic before delivering it to the appropriate management, monitoring and security tools."As data traffic from mobile devices and applications continues to grow rapidly, mobile carriers have searched for a way to efficiently, effectively, and economically monitor that traffic for performance and quality of service", said Dana Cooperson, VP & Practice Leader of Network Infrastructure Telecoms at Ovum. "As connections grow to 40G and 100G, the Big Data velocity and volume challenge is further intensified. Gigamon's approach tackles mobile carriers' Big Data challenges by intelligently breaking down the problem into smaller, more manageable chunks, while maintaining carrier control over QoE."
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I go to the RE Oct. 3rd, and at that point I will be CD37. I was wondering if there is a test he can do to see if I Oed? I haven't ovulated for four months now, and this is the first time I think I could have ovulated since before I started taking Clomid.
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Emily (23) + DH (26) = 9/07
DD- 4 (9lb 10oz) M/C - 9/28/11
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Sept 22nd Cd 26 was the day I think I may have Oed. Should I still ask him to do the test?
Emily (23) + DH (26) = 9/07
DD- 4 (9lb 10oz) M/C - 9/28/11
Emily (23) + DH (26) = 9/07
DD- 4 (9lb 10oz) M/C - 9/28/11
why do you think you o'd on that day? and how long is your lp? honestly, even if you did O on cd26, your progesterone levels are probably dropping off by cd37... you can ask but be prepared for them not to really give you a definite answer.
i have to ask because i'm curious... what's the point of taking clomid for anovulation if you're not going to be checked for ovulation?
me(32)+DH(36) <3 08/03/08, TTC #1 05/09-01/14
clomidx9, iuix6, hsg '10, lap '12
iui#7:BFP!!! M/C 06/13 blog
Im not on clomid this cycle
The reason I think I Oed is bc I had increased CM, cervix was really high and soft, horny, and pain in my right ovary. I have no idea how long my Lp is bc I have always started my AF with provera. This is the first cycle I started on my own with no help. The reason I asked is bc if it will not show anything I did not want to waste my money on the test. So thank you for letting me know it will not show anything. Also when I was on clomid the doctor did monitor me with U/S but after I did not O on the 3rd cycle my doctor stopped working with me and sent me to a RE. Oct 3rd is my first appt.
Emily (23) + DH (26) = 9/07
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sand? small rock? big rock?
in my new tank, im thinking about a mix of sand and smaller rock. the rock will be white. im curious if there is a particular sand to get? something available at petsmart or any other pet store. is this a good mix?
Any sand avaliable from a petstore sold as for use in a tropical aquaruim should be fine. I do like the black sand and white rock look gives a nice contrast.
my thought is to keep all the rock/sand light colors to help the fish stand out more. plan is for tigers. i had them in a tank with a darker rock mix and i didnt care to much for it.... so im gonna try the opposite.
there will also be some assorted plants (mostly fake). and some rock setup that allows for a shelter/cave type setup.
depends on the fish you get fish like neons look ace against a dark background and dark fish would lose definition agaist the same backdrop and vice versa beware of pet smart because they do sell some utter junk at times especily beware of the painted gravel there are several types of inert natral sands to chose from ranging from black to red the only white sand ive seen is coral sand which is not inert and will harden the water
i had some painted sand from petsmart a got with a small tank i purchased for my apisto babies the sand/gravel came with but i didnt use it as i wanted a bare tank i put it around one of the houseplants(waste not ) and it disitergrated just by getting wet god knows what it would do underwater
any idea on the brand? i have used topfin and some other brand. dont recall what though
that is the kind of sand im thinking about using, only in white.
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Experience the definitive Dishonored collection with the Game of the Year Edition. This complete compilation includes Dishonored, winner of over 100 Game of Year awards, as well as all of its additional content - Dunwall City Trials, The Knife of Dunwall, The Brigmore Witches and Void Walker's Arsenal.
Developed by Arkane Studios, Edge Online's 2012 Studio of the Year, Dishonored is an immersive first-person action game that casts you as a supernatural assassin driven by revenge. With Dishonored's flexible combat system, creatively eliminate your targets as you combine the supernatural abilities, weapons and unusual gadgets at your disposal. Pursue your enemies under the cover of darkness or ruthlessly attack them head on with weapons drawn. The outcome of each mission plays out based on the choices you make.
- The Knife of Dunwall
In The Knife of Dunwall, take on the role of Daud, the legendary assassin who killed the Empress. After assassinating the Empress, and forever changing the fate of Dunwall, you embark on a search for redemption. Gain access to Daud's new weapons, gadgets and supernatural abilities as you traverse through parts of Dunwall yet unseen, including the city's whaling center, Rothwild Slaughterhouse, and the heavily guarded Legal District.
- The Brigmore Witches
Continue your journey as the legendary assassin, Daud, in The Brigmore Witches. This conclusion to Daud's story will put you at odds with warring gang factions and the dangerous Brigmore witch coven. Journey through undiscovered locales within Dunwall, including Drapers Ward and the Brigmore Manor, where you will be met with supernatural forces that test the limits of your new weapons and abilities.
- Dunwall City Trials
In Dunwall City Trials, experience Dishonored's flexible combat system, stealth gameplay, and distinct settings in a whole new way as you make your way through 10 distinct maps that feature a variety of challenges. Put your stealth, combat and mobility skills to the test as you clear demanding objectives, unlock new achievements and secrets, and climb up the global online leaderboards.
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With the Void Walker's Arsenal add-on pack, gain access to four content bundles previously available only through pre-ordering Dishonored. These bundles offer unique character bonuses, additional bone charm slots and more.
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Pretty solid gamekingryan | Nov. 5, 2015 | See all kingryan's reviews »
The game is pretty good, but has a flaw or two. for starters the gameplay is extremely polished and allows you do some pretty awesome stuff and the graphics are top notch for the time period. The story is solid but a little sparse sometimes, you always have a few questions and there isn't a whole lot of answers! you have a lot of choice for completing missions...kinda. it's true you have a few different entry points and ways of getting to the people you need to kill but it always kind of boils down to either ghosting into someone or teleporting around (for stealth). Overall I was pretty happy with it but I finished still feeling hungry for more I just got the hang of these amazing powers and destroyed the final mission but then that was it only left was either paying for DLC or replaying missions which is fun but not the same. Its a definite buy if its on sale but maybe wait a little until its in the 20-30 range if you are on the fence
For Arx Fatalis fansKradath | Oct. 8, 2015 | See all Kradath's reviews »
This game is, like it's predecessors, a great game with much to explore and a quite close and hands-on combat system. However, this time the developers chose a much more unique setting with a vibrant art style and a very gripping storyline. It's highly recommended for those that like stealth and love the ghosting approach to levels, you'll be served here. The graphics could be a bit better, though, still: Highly recommended.
It would be Dishonor not to play this gameyarkitty123 | Dec. 29, 2014 | See all yarkitty123's reviews »
Dishonored has a beautiful, breathtaking world and very interesting story at its core. It pulls you in to the end and you want to see what happens. The visuals are impressive, the gameplay is fun -- if a bit broken at times; stealth + teleporting -- and the various situations the game puts you in are nothing short of memorable and fun. You'll want to experience them again, like the masquerade ball or having to duel a guy to the death with pistols in the backyard. The good ending to this game is fantastic as well, well worth the effort and dedication it takes to see it. Final verdict: 9/10. A must-play game. It took me by surprise and devoured at least 2 weeks of my time.
Maybe not a must have - but a MUST PLAY!dockzor | Nov. 2, 2014 | See all dockzor's reviews »
Dishonored is a fantastic, original game with a great art style and soundtrack. I enjoyed all the missions, although The Golden Cat was my favorite. Even though the graphics are not superb, the game looks so unique that you will not care. It is fun to use the powers, sneak around, and even have shootouts with the guards, and since the main part of the game is supposed to be stealth, it has some of the best stealth gameplay on the market. The Dunwall City Trials DLC that comes with the Game of the Year edition is worth it if you can get it for $2.50, but it is nothing like The Knife of Dunwall or the Witches of Brigmore, two DLC single-player campaigns that are shorter but are just as high quality as the main game. If you enjoy Skyrim's Dark Brotherhood, Thief, or games like those, then this is the game for you. If you are going to buy Dishonored, make sure to get the Game of the Year edition.
Definetely a must buy!Corden | Nov. 1, 2014 | See all Corden's reviews »
Amazing game, truly amazing. The fantastic artstyle made the atmosphere of the game really amazing. Just the way the city looked and the architecture was really interesting. The story was ok. What I thought was the best though, is the gameplay. The stealth is really well done, there's so much alternate pathways, different gameplay opportunities and secrets. Not to mention the optional quests which were good too. The karma system was a bit annoying though. It made the players who just want to kill stuff really frustrated and bored, not to mention killing stuff gives you a bad ending. But overall, Arkane did a great job on this game. Good atmosphere, good artstyle, good gameplay and good story. Really deserves it's big ratings.


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My adventures in yoga continued from last month, because I won a raffle for a free month-long membership at the studio! I was super pumped.
At first, I popped over to the studio now and then for a "basics" class, which usually left me feel... Read more
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Today I went to a free lesson at a nearby yoga studio that specializes in ashtanga yoga. I had never tried this type of yoga, so I was curious what it would be like.
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Many members of Sparkpeople talk about the importance of rewards in the process of reaching our goals. Also, tomorrow is Friday.
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I recently relocated to a new city to go back to school, so I've been working on learning my way around. This includes finding a new gym and getting used to my new supermarket. I haven't committed to a gym yet (they are pricey around here!) but ... Read more
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Seeing others' weight loss journeys on SP has been really inspirational, and I'm thankful that my weight problem is not too severe. My BMI is within the healthy range, and my weight doesn't keep me from doing anything I want to do.
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Apparently this is old news, but I just found out that eating too much sugar causes wrinkles! I had no idea. I thought I only had to worry about my butt getting bigger from all those brownies. So hopefully this will serve as a new motivation to ... Read more
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It's been just over six months since I started on Sparkpeople, and it's been a busy half year - more turmoil than I am used to! So I'm trying to be patient with myself and not sweat it about the weight gain. I reset my tracker and am aiming to l... Read more
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I just met with my personal trainer, and I had actually been feeling kind of regretful that I signed up for training. When I bought even just a small training session package, it was expensive, and I haven't been getting to the gym enough (ahem,... Read more
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Chicago has been experiencing a bit of a heatwave this week, which is totally making me think about the coming of summer and with it, the need to wear shorts/skirts/swimsuits.
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Things have been crazy busy lately (seems to be a general trend among my Spark buddies), but I'm trying to at least stay on track with my eating. Due to my non-car-ownership, I'm on foot quite a bit, but I still need to prioritize actual working... Read more
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To quote the great Homer Simpson... that's how I'm feeling after gaining back a few LBs. Doh!
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I don't know what has happened, but I am just not motivated this week! My eating habits have been a little too flexible, and I haven't been tracking online, and I didn't work out that much. I lost 2 lbs. at my last weigh-in last Monday, and I th... Read more
Monday, January 31, 2011
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You get a bonus point if that title made you think of Bon Jovi - as in their 80s song "Livin on a Prayer".
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- Around the corner from Newbury Street
- Big standard suites with updated electronics
- In-room touch-screen to order room service, extra amenities, etc.
- French restaurant and sashimi bar from James-Beard-Award-winning chef
- Free pass to Boston Sports Club
- No charge for pets
- Suites are big, but rooms are smallish.
- Restaurants don't serve lunch.
- Wi-Fi fee
- Pricey valet parking
- Not much lounge seating in the small lobby
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Just around the corner from Newbury Street, this French-inspired, 95-unit Back Bay boutique offers mostly spacious, elegant suites with (smallish) marble bathrooms, a well-regarded French restaurant and sashimi bar, free passes to Boston Sports Club, and in-room touch-screens through which guests can make lots of service requests.


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Vancouver is constantly rated one of the most liveable cities in the world and you'll soon agree it is also one of the most beautiful! Backpackers and travelers from Canada and abroad flock to the British Columbia coast for year round activities and our Vancouver hostel is right in the heart of it all. Vancouver is the most temperate of Canada's large cities so come prepared for incredible adventures year round. Samesun's ultimate backpackers hostel is located directly in the city center and is a great budget option for you to explore Western Canada from. Exploring the amazing, super-natural beauty of the mountains and ocean makes Vancouver and British Columbia an affordable place to be a backpacker.
While backpacking in Vancouver you can get outside for hiking, biking, skiing, snowboarding, kayaking and paddle boarding. The city is also buzzing with sports, music, street festivals, live theater, world-class cuisine and an exciting nightlife. Samesun Vancouver is in the heart of it all!
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Low-income Vermonters get $18.5M in heating fundsThe Associated Press | November 05,2013MONTPELIER - Low-income Vermonters will be getting nearly $18.5 million in federal heating assistance funds.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is making $2.9 billion available nationwide from the Low Income Home Energy Assistance program, or LIHEAP, of which Vermont will get $18.45 million.
In the first release of funds Vermont is slated to receive $16.6 million.
"With temperatures already dropping well below freezing, many Vermonters are struggling to heat their homes, and this is a timely infusion for this vital lifeline. But more is needed, much more must be done, and we will continue to press for additional support for LIHEAP to ensure that struggling Vermonters are able to heat their homes this winter," said a joint statement issued by Sens. Patrick Leahy and Bernie Sanders and U.S. Rep. Peter Welch.
DHHS says it will release another $354 million nationally, including $1.8 million for Vermont, once Congress passes a budget through the remainder of the current fiscal year.
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GE Capital Retail Bank (GECRB), a leading provider of financial solutions to retailers and consumers, today announced it has achieved certification as a 2014 Customer Service Center of Excellence from BenchmarkPortal, LLC, a global leader in the contact center industry. Awarded to customer service call centers that rank in the top ten percent of all call centers audited, the designation applies to all GE Capital Retail Bank call center locations worldwide and specifically cites the business for "record levels of associate satisfaction" and high customer satisfaction, among other effectiveness and efficiency measures that surpass industry averages. "We are proud to earn this distinction, which is a testament to our commitment to provide a customer-focused experience, as well as a great work environment for our employees," explains Margaret Keane, CEO and president of GE Capital Retail Bank and GE Capital Retail Finance. "Earning what is among the most prestigious awards in the customer service and support industries underscores our efforts to build industry-leading processes and programs that drive sales for our retail clients and offer value for customers."The BenchmarkPortal team conducted an on-site visit and audited GE Capital Retail Bank's call center metrics and processes, comparing key performance indicators with best practice data from thousands of contact centers. The rigorous certification process is metrics-driven and assesses call centers against objective and quantitative data for efficiency and effectiveness. "The certification process holds contact centers to performance levels that will improve their competitive position, not just adhere to an arbitrary standard," explains Bruce Belfiore, CEO of BenchmarkPortal. "By optimizing their costs and their ability to satisfy customers, they exemplify best practices in a very important sector and benefit the organization's shareholders, employees and customers." About BenchmarkPortal Founded in 1995, BenchmarkPortal is a global leader in the contact center industry, providing benchmarking, certification, training, consulting, research and industry reports. The BenchmarkPortal team of professionals has gained international recognition for its innovative approach to best practices for the contact center industry. BenchmarkPortal hosts the world's largest database of contact center metrics, which is constantly being refreshed with new data. BenchmarkPortal's mission is to provide contact center managers with the tools and information that will help them optimize their efficiency and effectiveness in their customer communications. For more information on BenchmarkPortal please call 1-800-214-8929 or visit www.BenchmarkPortal.com About GE Capital Retail Bank – a certified Center of Excellence, awarded by BenchmarkPortal GE Capital Retail Bank is a federal savings bank headquartered in Draper, Utah, and a member of the FDIC. GE Capital Retail Bank is part of the GE Capital Retail Finance business, among the country's most successful retail lenders, with 80 years of experience in consumer financing. Together, they provide customized credit programs to retailers and consumers in the United States, including private label and bankcard credit programs to major national, regional and independent retailers, as well as private label credit programs, promotional and installment lending, bankcards and financial services for consumers through dealers, contractors, manufacturers, healthcare practices, and service providers across 20 industries.
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Thursday, December 19, 2013
The Callaway County Sheriff's Office arrested a Fulton man on Monday following a U.S. Grand Jury indictment.
The indictment alledges that in April 2010, Nathan MacVittie, 30, used a telephone in an attempt to possess and distribute cocaine. The charge is a felony offense.
MacVittie was released on personal recognizance bond, meaning MacVittie has no monetary bond and was released on the good faith that he will appear in the U.S. Western District Court of Appeals.
MacVittie has not yet entered a plea and an arraignment has not yet been set, said Don Ledford, spokesman for the U.S. Attorney's Office.
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Sun Jun 29, 2014 11:14 pm
Hello, over the years of using Kdenlive, I encounter this same recurrent issue. It's never gone for good and can always be counted upon to return, someday. If I take a video and use a separate sound recorder, I need to syncronize those on the time line. Easy enough. But, what happens is that the sound and video gradually lose Sync. and an ever increasing pace. The longer the video the more out of Sync. the video and audio will become even though they are perfectly in Sync. a the beginning of the video. I do realize thta Kdenlive is actually a family set of software (e.g. MLT) that must work together. I'm using Precise 12.04. and Kdenlive 0.9.8. By now, there must be some consensous of what generally causes this problem as it has been around for so long. I need to fix it so that I can complete my stuff, of course, but I'm interested in gaining a deeper understanding of what is this vexing issue. Thanks.
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Sat Jul 26, 2014 7:37 pm
Hmm...Is the sampling rate of the audio not a multiple of 48 (48kHz, 96kHz, 192kHz)? Pretty sure that's more standard for video than 44.1kHz, and that's probably what Kdenlive expects. More on that: http://www.larryjordan.biz/solving-prob ... ont-match/
Maybe there's a setting to shift that?
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Sun Jul 27, 2014 9:38 am
Kdenlive doesn't have a specific fix for the 44.1khz / 48kHz problem, but you can change the sample rate and adjust the length of the clip in audacity.
Some audio recorders, such as the (older model) Zoom H4, also have problems with gradually falling out of sync - what equipment are you using to record?
For any audio that is to be synchronised, always set your audio recorder to 48kHz, with a lossless codec like WAV, FLAC, or AIFF. Your camera should record 48kHz by default.
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Jerry Burruss of Cumming, died July 17, 2011.
Burruss was a proud member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. He loved his church and church family.
Jane Burton Edwards Gilreath, 71, of Dawsonville, died July 17, 2011.
Born May 19, 1940 in Suwanee to the late Howard and Irene Burton, she had been a resident of Dawsonville for the past 10 years having moved from Lawrenceville.
Mary Verline Tatum Sellers, 74, of Dawsonville, died July 12, 2011.
Mrs. Sellers was born Nov. 11, 1936 to the late E.L. and Ina Mae Tatum.
Lucille Darnell Whitaker, 90, of Atlanta, died July 5, 2011.
Lucille was born May 5, 1921 in Dawson County to the late John and Mittie Darnell.
Charles "Andy" Webb, 85, of Dawsonville, died July 8, 2011.
Born March 14, 1926 in Butts County to the late James and Florence Webb, he had lived in Dawson County since 1992, having moved from Atlanta.
CeeJay Walker, 16, of Cumming, died July 4, 2011.
She attended New Life Church of God.
Conor Robert Tierney, 10, of McLean, Va., died July 6, 2011.
Conor was born on May 31, 2001 in Ft. Campbell, Ky.
Carlton "Buster" Rider, 56, of Dawsonville, died July 7, 2011.
Born Oct. 4, 1954 to the late Carl and Leona Rider, he was a lifelong resident of Lumpkin County.
Edwin Jackie "Jack" Holbrook, 77, of Cumming, died July 7, 2011.
He served in the United States Army as an MP in San Juan, Puerto Rico. He was a past member of the Lions Club, Kiwanis, Cumming Jaycees and the Cumming Shriners.
Loyd Odell Allen, 81, of Dawsonville, died July 8, 2011.
Born March 21, 1930 in Cartersville to the late Frank and Emma Allen, he had lived in Dawson County more than 50 years.
Jeff David Bruce, 47, of Dawsonville, died July 2, 2011.
Born March 12, 1964, he was a lifelong resident of Forsyth County.
Madge Holloway, 81, of Ball Ground, died July 1, 2011.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Pledger Holloway; and grandchildren, Jessica Ray and Bryce Roper.
Barry Samples, 57, died June 23, 2011.
Barry retired from Sawnee Electric after 28 years of service to the company.
Joyce Elizabeth Spain, 67, of Dawsonville, died June 22, 2011.
Mrs. Spain was born Sept. 30, 1943 in Dawson County to the late R.B. and Ruby Whitmire.
Rev. Harold Truelove, 82, of Dahlonega, died June 21, 2011.
Born Oct. 6, 1928 in White County to the late Lee and Vicie Truelove, he lived most of his life in Lumpkin County. For many years, he worked in dry wall and residential construction.
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Maxine Taylor Bailey Holtzclaw, 91, of Dawsonville, died March 28, 2016.
Jean Greenway, 91, of Dawsonville, died March 25, 2016.
David J. "Dave" Cotcher, 73, of Dawsonville, died March 28, 2016.
Wilma Mooney Vaughn, 67, of Dawsonville, died March 2, 2016.
Robert W. Vasquez, 82, died March 4, 2016.
Frank Powell, 71, of Dahlonega, died March 1, 2016.
Jerry Ailene Myers, 75, of Cumming, died Feb. 28, 2016.
Deborah Lynn Murrell, 56, of Blairsville, died March 5, 2016.
William Norris McWhorter, 86, of Dawsonville, died March 2, 2016.
Shirley Irene Brandenburg McClelland, 56, of Royston, formerly of Dawsonville, died March 7, 2016.
Jeffery Dwayne Gramling, 57, of Ball Ground, died March 1, 2016.
George "Goody" Goedhart, 70, of Dawsonville, died March 5, 2016.
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At CURRY NISSAN, we offer new NISSAN cars in Chicopee, along with used cars, trucks and SUVs by top manufacturers. Our sales staff will help you find that new or used car you have been searching for in Chicopee. CURRY NISSAN is located right next door to Curry Honda off exit 5 on the Mass Pike, next to the Hukelau
Our financial staff at CURRY NISSAN has offered expert advice for those seeking a great car loan or lease. Our service doesn't stop there. Chicopee customers can come in and take advantage of our knowledgeable NISSAN car repair technicians and a fully-stocked inventory of NISSAN parts.
You can reach CURRY NISSAN any time by filling out our contact form, by calling us or simply visiting our Chicopee NISSAN dealership at 765 Memorial Drive. We are conveniently located in Western MA, and within minutes of Springfield, West Springfield, Hadley, and Enfield,
In 1919, B.F. Curry, Sr. founded our first automobile dealership in New York City. Under his guidance, this pioneer organization became one of the largest sales and service centers in the world. Shortly after World War II, Curry management investigated an entirely different concept of vehicle merchandising. In 1947, a firm now known as The Curry Corporation was founded for the purpose of leasing motor vehicles under long term agreements. Leasing, until this time a novelty, steadily drew public and commercial acceptance. Over the years and across the nation, tens of thousands of cars have been leased through The Curry Corporation. This company subsequently became headquarters for the Curry Automotive, and is located in Scarsdale, New York. In 1956, another dealership was constructed and opened. Located in Scarsdale, New York, this has ranked as one of the outstanding sales and service centers in Westchester county and New York State.
A year later, another dealership was opened in Yorktown to meet the ever-increasing demand for import cars. The enterprise enjoyed immediate success. . In 1980, another major dealership facility was opened in Scarsdale, New York, for years; Scarsdale was one of the largest in the New York Zone.
In 1985, another dealership was opened in Yorktown, New York. In 1998, an exciting opportunity in Chicopee, Mass became a welcome addition to the family of dealerships.
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Seattle-by-way-of-Portland epicurean savant Michael Hebberoy is not only a smart, handsome bastard ( some people just call him a bastard ; I beg to differ),
Seattle-by-way-of-Portland epicurean savant Michael Hebberoy is not only a smart, handsome bastard (some people just call him a bastard; I beg to differ), but a helluva creative instigator when it comes to his ongoing One Pot dinner series.
Hebb's events are communal dining experiences taken to artful levels, teetering of the precipice of pretentious, but somehow always feeling more overtly heartwarming than oppressively highbrow. The construct is actually elegantly simple: gather interesting, intellectually curious people around one table to share a meal cooked (almost entirely) in one pot. Unsurprisingly, Hebb has plenty of quality culinary connections, so it's not unusual to have people like Sitka & Spruce's Matt Dillon helming said pot.
The first One Pot I attended was at Neumo's last holiday season, when he brought together a friendly cross-section of musicians and music industry peers to break bread and periodically break into song (now if only I could go back and attend the one held at Gore Vidal's house in 2006). The whole music community was reeling from the news of the Crocodile closure and a gathering like that was just what everyone needed. It was pretty magical (see Kerri Harrop's lovely blog post about the evening over here on General Bonkers) and apparently enough of a success that he's kept the idea going. He's currently putting together dinners to be held in residence during the Bumbershoot festival.
He's recently launched a page called "Songs For Eating and Drinking", full of music and video from his most recent music-related One Pot, held just last month. Aside from the frustratingly small font, it's a fun site to peruse, especially for the photos and video, including this clip of Stone Gossard and Barb Ireland covering Hank Williams' "Cool Water":


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If it's your first time to Washington, DC, a great way to get acclimated is by taking a guided tour. Climb on board a sightseeing bus or trolley for an overview of the city's most famous sights, or sign up for a specialty tour that appeals to your family's interests.
Big Bus Tours and Old Town Trolley offer narrated hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tours year 'round, along with nighttime tours of the monuments and memorials. Big Bus Tours and Old Town Trolley's routes includes stops at neighborhood attractions like Washington National Cathedral and the National Zoo.
If your family loves the water, climb aboard Capitol River Cruises on the Georgetown Waterfront for an hourlong sightseeing tour from the Potomac River. Or relive history in the spring and board a mule-driven C&O Canal Boat Ride in Great Falls Park. Costumed guides tell stories of life on the historic waterway, one of the capital's earliest links to the west.
Take a guided tour of the monuments and memorials on bicycle, offered by the highly acclaimed Bike and Roll and Capital City Bike Tours. The National Mall is fairly flat, so tours are suitable for most fitness levels; smaller children can ride in tandem trailers that attach to adult bikes. Tours are offered from March through November.
DC is a pedestrian-friendly city, so walking tours are very popular. The tour season usually runs from late March through the end of October. Tour schedules vary by company, but many take place on Saturdays and Sundays.
Washington Walks offers tours of neighborhoods like Georgetown and Adams Morgan, as well as family-friendly tours of the National Mall, the Lincoln Memorial and the FDR Memorial. Or join A Tour de Force for a customized tour based on the interests of your group.
Contact Fiat Luxe Tours for an exciting private tour experience along the National Mall. Whether you want to learn the history of DC's most iconic landmarks or find the most perfect photo-ops, Fiat Luxe Tours has a tour for you. The company also conducts custom-made tours, and treks through Georgetown.
Want to set out on your own? Try a self-guided walking tour from Cultural Tourism DC. Routes are marked with illustrated signs that tell stories of Washington's most historic neighborhoods, including U Street, Barracks Row and Downtown.
Take your teenagers and young adults on a Segway tour of DC's most notable sights. Available for ages 16 and up, Segway tours are offered by City Segway Tours, Segs in the City and Smithsonian Tours by Segway.


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Fat grafting to the breast!
Fat grafting is a valuable tool in breast surgery. This technique has gained more popularity over the past 7 years. There are many techniques used to harvest the fat, process the fat and then re-inject the fat. Conventional suction lipectomy is performed with a small diameter cannula, processed by separating the liquid and fibrous tissue from the fat, and then placed into syringes for re-injection or through a closed system.
Side effects of fat grafting
Fat based augmentation is a relatively new technique. As it becomes more popular and time goes on we may learn of other complications and side effects.
Fat grafting side effects
fat grafting carries potential risks and complications including lumpiness, rippling, fat atrophy or loss, and asymmetry. In areas of the body where the fat is grafted more superficially such as the lower eyelid skin, these complications can be more noticeable.
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Fat Transfer to the Breast Side Effects
I think the main side effect that was most worrisome has been the concern of scarring on a mammogram should some of the fat not survive producing shadows that may concern a Radiologist. I believe that doctors that read the mammograms are getting more comfortable with these possible changes, but some mammogram false positive results could occur necessitating further diagnostic studies. Other side effects are possible infection, fat resorption necessitating more sessions of fat grafting, and possible asymmetry. Keep in mind that fat grafting is best for breast contour irregularities or small volume enhancement; very large amounts of fat and possible multiple sessions would be needed to approximate the result of large breast implants for breast augmentation.
Also, one should consider the possible side effects of where the fat is harvested from, most notedly, contour irregularities or asymmetry. Hope this helps.
Web reference: http://www.shapiroplasticsurgery.com/surgical-procedures/breast/fat-transfer-breast-augmentation.php
Side effects of fat injections to breasts is a delicate subject
Fat grafting emerged in the last few years as a very useful tool in facial rejuvenation, augmentation of different body areas and even wound healing by stem cell transfer. When it comes to the breast, it is a completely different issue. The breast is a hormone sensitive organ and this is related to breast cancer. Now, to make things clear,the scientific evidence so far did not prove a relationship between cancer and fat grafting but there is a lot we do not know.
The current issue with fat grafting to the breast is the fear of having fat necrosis, lumps and biposies and more surgeries. Hope that helps!
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Fat transfer side effects
Some more serious risks include calcification of fat, oil cysts and scarring. These may be mistaken for cancer on mammograms. However, I have not found this to be a concern for my patients, and the procedure has been able to achieve great results!
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Fat transfer to breast side effects
Fat Transfer Side Effects
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Fat transfer to the breasts
Compared to the face fat transfer to the breast has the same risks of even resorption of the fat with potential unevenness, etc. My only negative comment about fat trasfer to the breasts is that don't expect major changes. Increase of cup size of one or more is infrequent. Enhancement and improvement of some areas of the breast is more likely.
Chase Lay, MD
Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
Web reference: http://chaselaymd.com/Fat_Transfer_Stem_Cells.html
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Comment posted ModNation Racers Beta Code Giveaway by Gringo.
I chose this picture because it reminds me the kind of track I want to build. Stormwind City. I'm a huge fan from WoW and Mario Kart, so this game is just a revelation to me. Thanks for giving the opportunity.
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