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This ceramic product is hand-crafted and decorated; therefore, each bath will have a unique color and texture that will not be replicated. Also, the bird bath will naturally weather to further enhance the one-of-a-kind look of your garden. This bird bath has a bowl depth of 2 inches, and the ideal bathing depth for birds is 1.5 to 2 inches. The base of the pedestal is roughly 10 inches in diameter, providing weight and stability. Made in the USA.

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Candlelight vigil set following boy's death
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Following the Feb. 16 death of 3-year-old Stover resident Blake Litton, two Stover residents have organized a community march and vigil to be held Thursday.
The "It's All About Blake" march and candlelight vigil will take place at 5 p.m. at the Morgan County R-I School. Guests will march around Morgan County R-1 and then be led into the Stover Park where the candlelight vigil will be held.
Last Friday, Jamie Litton, 25, Stover, was charged with second-degree murder and two counts of endangering the welfare of a child in connection with the Thursday morning death of Blake, her son. Earlier Friday, Litton's boyfriend, Thomas Presley, 21, Stover, was charged with second-degree murder in the case.
All proceeds from the event as well as any donations given by the community will go toward the funeral expenses, medical and supportive needs for Blake and his siblings.
For more information about the upcoming march/vigil, or to make a donation, contact Jennifer Fahrer at 816-592-0744 or Aubrey Hendricks at 573-418-6274.
Also, check out the event Facebook page, by searching and joining "It's all about Blake!" March and Candle Light Vigil in Stover Park.
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Chris L. Rucker serving jail time
Updated: October 25, 2010, 3:05 PM ETBy Adam Rittenberg | ESPN.com
Michigan State cornerback Chris L. Rucker is serving eight days in jail for violating his probation following a drunken-driving arrest.
District Court Judge David Jordon said that Rucker will be released from the Ingham County Jail on Thursday after serving his sentence, which was part of a plea agreement. Rucker also received two additional years of probation.
The Spartans senior was arrested for operating while intoxicated on Oct. 11 but had the charge reduced to reckless ...
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Enlarged through various territorial acquisitions and conquests from Russia, Prussia, and other surrounding states, the union was first enlarged following the Ingrian War in 1617 when Finland was separated from Sweden and made a full kingdom within the union. Following Scandinavian successes in the Northern Wars of the early 1700s, Danish possessions in the Baltics were made a Duchy, autonomous within the Danish Crown, in 1720, and much of the former Prussian province of Pomerania was added to the Danish Crown in 1721.
The union was not without its internal struggles, however, as Greenland's 1814 designation as a 'crown territory' of Scandinavia demonstrated. This followed several hundred years of colonial administration in Greenland, and was at the insistence of Swedish nobles who felt that Denmark's increasing political superiority was a threat to the integrity of the union and their own relative freedom, as Denmark had originally sought to create Greenland as a territory of the Danish crown alone. This marked a turning point in the organisation of the union, moving a way from Danish superiority toward a more equal footing for all the constituent lands.
In 1849, these changes were made official with the establishment of a constitution. The constitution formalised the name of of the union as 'The Scandinavian Realm' (rather than the proposed 'United Kingdoms of Scandinavia' or the far worse 'Scandinavian Empire') at the insistence of every member of the union bar Denmark. The constitution also detailed that each member, or 'crown' as they were officially known, was to have its own parliament, with a unified parliament representing the whole realm to be based in Kalmar, the site of the original treaty signed to declare the union. The capital cities of each 'crown' were to be equal in standing, thus the Realm has no official capital (though Kalmar is often called the de facto capital). Finally, the constitution also created Estonia-Livonia and Iceland (then including the Faeroe Islands, Shetland and Orkney) as 'crowns' within the union, and Svalbard and Magen Island as 'crown territories' of the union.
In 1918, the Duchy of the Isles was separated from Iceland at the insistence of the United Kingdom, who sought protections for English speaking minorities in Orkney and Shetland. The final territorial change came in 1973, when the 4 northern provinces of Sweden and Finland were designated an 'autonomous area' within the union (though not a full 'crown') for the Sami people.
This map shows the political situation as of 2014.
Credit to Wikipedia for information, to the wonderful Fenn-O-Manic for his exemplary maps of Finland which proved a very useful reference, and to Kuusinen, who's own vision of a United Scandinavia inspired me to attempt a 'Bokmål' of my own, though his is both better and more extensive.
See also: The Kalmar Union, Scandinavia, and Scandinavism.
DISCLAIMER: This in no way represents my views on Scandinavian, Norwegian, Danish, Finnish, Estonian, Pomeranian, Icelandic or Swedish irredentism; nor any of the countries mentioned; nor irredentism as a whole. It is a work of fiction, not a political statement, and is not intended to cause offence. Please refrain from making political statements in the comments, lest you shall be subject to my wrath. That aside, comments and (constructive) criticisms are always welcome!
The labels are a Danish influenced Scandinavian Bokmål, which is kind of like a 'standard' language for Scandinavia in this time line.
...Say, you wouldn't know how to take .svg images off the Internet and put them into Inkscape and they'll still be vector images, would you? Others have tried to help, but I think it's because I have Firefox that it doesn't work. Would you know how?
If you're taking stuff off Wikipedia, you need to right click on the image make sure to 'save file' rather than 'save image' (otherwise you'll just end up with a .png or something equally unhelpful). I'm afraid that for other websites I'm not too sure as what I don't make myself, I get from Wikipedia (owing to it being copyright free), and I use Chrome, so I can't really advise you on any peculiarities of Firefox. If you still can't figure it out, I'd suggest changing your browser, even if only for downloading files to use.
Sorry for the delay in replying to this, ended up rather busy the last few days!
It it is not very common to refer to United Kingdom as "UK", but as Great Britain ("(Kongeriget) Storbritannien"), in the Nordic Countries, though it would be "Det Forenede Kongerige" in that case. "Den Russiske Føderation", or just "Russland". Also, the Crown Territory of Greenland/Iceland etc would be "Kronterritori(um)et Grønland/Island" in Norwegian and Swedish. I am a bit uncertain of the spelling in Danish, but at least in one word as in Norwegian and Swedish. "Den Statsforbund"? If it's a Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, it would be "Det Polsk-Litauiske Statsforbund/Statssamfunn", and I do believe you missed an "t" in "Kongeriget Prøjsen". But otherwise I am impressed by the details and by your more than passable translation into Danish.
As for the naming, you're right about it being 'Det' instead of 'Den' (which I think has been left over from when I was originally planning to have the union Swedish-lead), but the names are intended to be the 'official names' rather than common ones, hence the use of 'United Kingdom' over 'Great Britain' and so on. Everything else I'm sure you're right about, so I'll set about changing those. And I did misspell Prussia too, why do I never notice these things before I put them up?! Thankyou for your advice, it's greatly appreciated!


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What to Expect
What To Expect
As pastor, I want to make sure your visit to the Vineyard is an enjoyable experience—as stress-free and relaxing as possible. I've visited enough churches to know it's not always easy coming to a new one for the first time. Probably the most important question you'll walk in with is, "What can I expect?" Hopefully, the following description of our church service will answer that question for you and put you more at ease.
And just in case you're wondering about attire, we don't have a 'dress code' here at the Vineyard. We show up in everything from 'business casual' to jeans and sneakers. We want everyone to come as they are so just dress in a way that's comfortable for you.
We meet on Sunday mornings at 10:00am at 870 First Avenue in West Haven, right off exit 43 on I-95. We share a building with a Messianic Jewish congregation, Simchat Israel, but you will see our sign on the curb next to the driveway. You can park in the back parking lot and use the entrance on the side of the building.
When you come into the sanctuary, you'll meet some friendly people who will greet you and hand you a copy of our church bulletin with the week's announcements and future events. You'll also receive a Guest Packet which contains information about the church and a complimentary worship CD. The attached Connection Card is an easy way for us to get better acquainted with you and is also a place where you can write in any requests for information, special prayer or assistance.
What About the Kids?
If you have kids, the greeter will tell you where the classes for your kids' ages are located. We are committed to providing engaging, creative, age-appropriate teaching from the Bible for kids 3-years-old through high school, but if you'd like them to stay with you during your visit, they're welcome in the adult service. We have a staffed nursery for 0-2 yrs as well as a Parent Room off the sanctuary where you can care for your little ones and also see and hear the service. Kids in kindergarten and up join the adults for the first ten minutes of the service before being taken to their classes during the break. You can pick them up right after the service is over.
What Happens and How Long?
The service usually begins promptly at 10:00am with about ten minutes of upbeat worship music. After the music, the children are dismissed to their classes and we take a short break to greet each other. This is followed by some announcements and an opportunity for our regular members to contribute to the ministry of the church. As a guest, you are not expected to give anything. Instead, we invite you to fill out the Connection Card and drop it in the offering as it's passed around.
At this point I (or another speaker) begin the message which is always based on the Bible. I usually speak for about 30 minutes and if I do my job right, you'll hear solid Christian theology in understandable, intelligent, and relevant terms. There is then an opportunity to respond to the message, followed by Communion (more on that below) and another time of worship music. Our worship team does a great job leading musically, with a contemporary feel. You'll have some new tunes to hum all week long.
We try to finish by 11:30 a.m. Immediately after the service there are people available to pray for any needs you might have. I hope you'll also take a minute and come up and introduce yourself to me afterwards.
Communion and Lectionary Readings
We celebrate Communion every week. Communion (also known as the Eucharist or the Lord's Supper) is a Christian celebration of the sacrifice of Jesus Christ. You're welcome to share in this simple observance with us or just sit back and enjoy the music our worship team is playing and singing during this time.
We also share in the life of the global Body of Christ by having the four lectionary scriptures for that week read aloud in our service each Sunday.
After the Service
When the church service is over we hope you can stay for a bit and join us for coffee and snacks in the Fellowship Room next to the sanctuary. We would love to get to know you and let you get to know us!
I hope that this has answered many of the questions you have about the service and that you feel as welcome as you are. I want to warmly invite you to visit our church family soon.
Blessings to you,
Pastor Bill


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Silhouette by KoekiemonsterWatch
©2006-2016 Koekiemonster
Somehow the picture looked bad, because the girl was too dark. Then I decided to make just a silhouette, and so this is the result.
Update 29-6-2008: Removed the thick border at the bottom, brightened the colours abit and removed noise from the image.
Update 29-6-2008: Removed the thick border at the bottom, brightened the colours abit and removed noise from the image.
Hi, I really like this shot. Can I use it as a thumbnail image in a brochure I'm making for a charity Buddhist Centre? Thank you
U'v got a real artwork.
Thanlk u.
Thanlk u.
Way to rethink a picture! This is beautiful! I really like the bright red and white umbrella in contrast with the black silhouette. I also love the cloudy background. It reminds me of the weather right now in September with the crisp fall leaves, unexpected rainshowers and the chill in the air.
This picture was also taken in September. I only wanted to make a picture of my daughters, which tuned out to be under exposed.
I am glad you like it
I am glad you like it
Oh really cool!!
u know... her hair is blowing the other way and the umbrella is the opposite... hah
its really goooood tho!
its really goooood tho!
this is inspirational. The kid, in way, seems very innocent and... child-like. i *hope* thats the right word. lol
amazing image.
amazing image.
Txs. The girl was 5 and a half years old when the picture was taken, so very child-like indeed
its a little girl makes it even more awesome.
awesome shot i love the colour and sky you rock.
Nice job! I was wondering if I could use your artwork in a piece of mine. I would give you full credits and link back.
wow kewl photo, great catch
I like the way the umbrella is still coloredit looks like a shadow holding an umbrella. ^.^
very good work : )
that looks really cool i like it as a silhoette. very nice background too


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The Foundry
This is the ultimate destination for anyone who loves sports. The only sports bar with 22 projection TVs and 140 flat screen TVs. If your sport is on TV they have it! OTB, slots, shuffleboard tables, pool tables, sand volleyball, team trivia, indoor tobacco shop and lounge. Fantastic menu, MUG club and drink specials. Three separate bars and private spaces available for catered parties. Salsa dancing w lessons featured on Tuesday's and Friday's as well as Team Trivia Tuesday's and Thursday's.
Chapin's is an upscale casual restaurant located in the heart of Morris's historic downtown. Atmosphere is cozy and welcoming. Menu offers a wide selection of fine steaks and seafood, as well as fresh salads, vegetarian dishes, and scrumptious desserts. Enjoy a cappuccino or glass of wine in front of the fireplace late in the evening. Come in a stranger and leave as a friend. Traditional Olde World ambience.
Maria's Restaurant
Fine, Italian cuisine in a relaxed atmosphere.
McCormick & Schmick's
McCormick & Schmick's strives to be the best seafood restaurant in its market niche. The extensive menu changes daily and features only the freshest seafood available in season, a variety of prime, choice cut steaks and our traditional scratch bar with hand-shaken cocktails. At McCormick & Schmick's, you'll experience a real dining experience that will satisfy any appetite.
CITY:Oak Brook
Wine & Cheese by TCC
A fine wine & artisan cheese shop, wine bar and gourmet cafe offering wine tastings twice a week. Open Monday 10:00am-7:00pm, Tuesday 10:00am-9:00pm, Thursday-Saturday 10:00am-10:00pm and Sunday Noon - 5:00pm. See our website for more details.
Granite City Food & Brewery
A high end casual dining experience. We offer hand crafted beers and a wide range of entrees & cocktails.
CITY:Orland Park
Whitney's Cafe
Whitney's offers casually elegant dining daily, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.
CITY:Oak Lawn
Nabuki is a contemporary Japanese restaurant and sushi bar located in historic downtown Hinsdale offering a variety of traditional and innovative dishes.
Seasons 52
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - Enjoy a fresh dining experience that celebrates living well at Seasons 52 fresh grill and wine bar, located at Oakbrook Center. Experience seasonally-inspired dining choices, an adventurous wine list and a casually-sophisticated ambiance.
CITY:Oak Brook
Ashford House Restaurant
The Ashford House, located adjacent to Winston's Market, serves the very best authentic Irish cuisine, as well as traditional American favorites. Irish specialties include Irish breakfast, corned beef and cabbage, Shepards pie, and bacon and cabbage. American cuisine includes seafood, pasta, steaks and chops, cut fresh daily at Winston's Market. Also featuring full service bar with daily drink specials and the finest selection of Irish bears such as Smithwicks, Harp, Guinness, Magners and Woodpecker.
CITY:Tinley Park
Water's Edge, Hyatt Lodge
Versatile casual dining for breakfast, lunch and dinner, including a deli stand, a variety of hot and cold entrees, a grill fresh salad bar and dessert bar.
CITY:Oak Brook
Uncle Julio's Hacienda - Lombard
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - Border style Mexican food served in a festive atmosphere. Specialties include mesquite-grilled fajitas, shrimp, ribs, quail and our famous Swirl.
Flavor Restaurant
Upscale but casual restaurant with an interesting blend of Creole, Jamaican, Italian and gourmet cuisine. Topped off with live Jazz every Thursday at 7pm.
Q- BBQ is an award-winning BBQ restaurant with regional inspirations – from the backwoods of the Carolinas, to the meat markets of Texas and the hole-in-the-wall joints of Memphis.
CITY:La Grange
Vito & Nick's II
Good fun, good people, good food, local neighborhood joint. Now serving deep dish pizza too! Outdoor seating.
CITY:Tinley Park
Ariel's Bar & Restaurant
Upscale Casual American themed restaurant, 28 draft beers and 6 wines on tap. We will please your palate, your senses and your mood!
CITY:Tinley Park
Chuck's Southern Comfort Cafe
Restaurant specializing in BBQ, Gourmet Mexican & Cajun. Party Room and eat-in lounge also available.
Dave & Buster's
A 24,000 sq. ft. restaurant and entertainment facility.
CITY:Orland Park
William Tell Restaurant
William Tell has been a landmark for legendary fine dining in Chicago since 1952. Our elegant dining room embodies old world charm, while our menu reflects a distinct European style. Located on the Historic Route 66.
Aurelio's Pizza - Tinley Park
What sets Aurelio's apart from other Chicago pizza? We're different because we use only quality ingredients, serve a variety of generous sizes, and specialize in customizing orders to suit each individual taste. Since 1959, the Aurelio family has been devoted to offering the finest pizza, pasta and sandwiches at reasonable prices with fast, courteous, dependable service.
CITY:Tinley Park
America's favorites made fresh. Culvers menu has something for everything.
CITY:Tinley Park
Final Cut Steakhouse at Hollywood Casino
From premium and prime selections of beef to succulent seafood and an incredible selection of wine, enjoy state-of-the-art preparation and exceptional service.
Antico Posto
Antico Posto, translated meaning "The Old Spot", is an intimate Italian Cafe and Wine Bar carefully hidden in Oakbrook Center Mall. House specialties include homemade pastas, gnocchi, ravioli as well as house churned gelato and hand-stretched brick-oven pizza. Our wine list consists of more than 60 Italian and domestic selections, over 30 wines by the glass, 1/2 glass and 1/2 bottle.
CITY:Oak Brook
Weber Grill Restaurant
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - Great outdoor cooking done indoors on an authentic Weber Charcoal Kettle. Featuring steaks, fresh seafood, and award winning BBQ. Outdoor patio, open kitchen and full bar.
Giovan's Restaurant & Pizzeria
The complete Italian family dining experience. Family owned and operated.
CITY:Crest Hill
Ashyana Banquets
Ashyana Banquets is the premier venue for groups of 50 to 1,000 people and also features a private dining restaurant. Easy access from major highways and airports. Conveniently located close to shopping, golf courses and attractions.
CITY:Downers Grove
RA Sushi Bar Restaurant
There's never a dull moment in the RA. In a rich and vibrant setting, RA Sushi Bar combines freshly prepared sushi and Japanese-fusion dishes with an upbeat, energetic atmosphere. The result is a place that is both unpretentious and fashionable!
Carrabba's Italian Grill - Woodridge
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - "At Carrabba's, we bring you the same wonderful experiences we grew up on--from our warm Italian hospitality to the authentic aromas in our open kitchen, to our flavorful handmade recipes passed down for more than four generations." -Johnny Carrabba
Luigi's House Casual Italian Dining
Enjoy traditional Italian dishes and authentic Italian trained chefs' recipes, while dining in one of Luigi's rooms from his beautiful Italian villa. Banquet facilites and catering available.
CITY:Orland Park
Ciazza features American fare and a mix of Mediterranean favorites paired with wine and cocktails. A relaxing environment welcomes guests and diners.
CITY:Burr Ridge
Old Country Buffet - Joliet
Breakfast on weekends. Lunch and dinner prices. Menu changes daily. Family night Thursday. Buses welcome.
Golden Corral - Bolingbrook
Family style restaurant offers the biggest and best buffet and grill. Banquet room available. Offering senior discounts daily. Fresh baked goods and "all you can eat" sirloin steaks.
Ditka's is an upscale-casual restaurant located across from Oakbrook Center. We offer steaks, chops and the finest selection of fresh seafood and shellfish. Our goal is simply to have our guests want to return. Private dining accommodations are available.
CITY:Oakbrook Terrace
White Street Cafe
White Street Cafe is a family owned business located in charming Frankfort, IL. We offer delicious food that features high quality ingredients and reasonable prices.
Great American Grill, Hilton Suites Oakbrook Terrace
Located in DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - Casual dress code. Serving breakfast. Average cost per meal: Breakfast: Under $10,
CITY:Oakbrook Terrace
D.O.C. Wine Bar
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - Have a glass or enjoy a flight from our extensive selection of over 300 wines from around the world. D.O.C. Wine Bar also serves new American cuisine in a beautiful, casual atmosphere. Lunch, dinner and late night menu available.
350 Brewing Company
Nano brewery specializing in small, hand-crafted batches of classic beer styles with a twist. Every beer is brewed on-site. Limited food menu. Drink local. Beer is good.
CITY:Tinley Park
Chicago Street Bar & Grill
Bar and grill serving lunch with daily specials until 8pm on Fridays.
Remington Street Grille, Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - Remington Street Café is a full service restaurant and lounge, Room service menus avialble. Open at 6:00 am for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Golden Corral - Joliet
Family style restaurant offers the biggest and best buffet and grill. Offering senior discounts daily. Offers fresh baked goods and "all you can eat" sirloin steaks.
Wildfire - Oak Brook
Wildfire transports you to the aura of a 1940s dinner club complete with vintage jazz music, style and warmth. Try one of our signature dishes and be amazed. No matter the occasion, jazz up your party in one of our private or semi-private dining spaces.
CITY:Oak Brook
Heritage Bluffs- The Grille Room
Daily specials, casual atmosphere in the Grille Room Restaurant at the Heritage Bluffs Golf Course. Patio area, meeting room available and banquets. Lunch from 11 - 2.
Chama Gaúcha
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - Experience the unique culture and taste of Southern Brazil at Chama Gaúcha, where servers will tempt you with skewers of succulent seasoned meats, slow roasted over a charcoal fire and hand-carved tableside.
CITY:Downers Grove
Clubhouse Restaurant, The
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - Features the traditions and trends of American favorites in a country club setting. Offering three private rooms, featuring seasonal specialties and combinations of regional flavors.
CITY:Oak Brook
White Fence Farm
Casual, family dining serving chicken, fish, steaks and cocktails. Banquets and bus tours welcome.
Barbakoa is a fun, eclectic restaurant serving delicious Latin cuisine infused with passion, love and an unrivaled quality of service. This modern Latin bistro brings casual fine dining with an urban vibe to the Western suburbs. The restaurant is a lively and upbeat, featuring modern interpretations of Latin cuisine with roots in Central and South America, the Spanish Caribbean, and enriched by European influences.
CITY:Downers Grove
Glen Prairie Fine Food & Drink, Crowne Plaza Glen Ellyn
Contemporary American cuisine with fresh local ingredients provided by the contemporary American farmer. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.
CITY:Glen Ellyn
Amici's Taverna
Lively bistro with everything from coffee to cocktails. Reasonable prices for exceptional fare.
Sandwich Shoppe
Homemade food and daily specials. Tour groups welcome, catering available.
Diamond's Family Restaurant
For breakfast, lunch and dinner. Includes omelettes, skillets, crepes, sandwiches, steaks, fish and more.
Vie Restaurant
Contemporary seasonal American restaurant with an affinity for local ingredients.
CITY:Western Springs
Paul Virant offers his seasonal contemporary American cuisine at this establishment nestled into the Chicago suburb of Western Springs. The chef's mentor's range from Alice Waters to Jacques Pépin, while his inspiration is drawn from the rustic Illinois farms that surround him to pickling techniques passed down from both his grandmothers.
CITY:Western Springs
Allgauer's Restaurant
Allgauer's Restaurant features steak, chops, pasta and seafood. Join them for breakfast, lunch, dinner and their award winning champagne Sunday brunch.
Esplanade Restaurant & Lounge, Doubletree Suites
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - Casual dress code. Serving breakfast, lunch & dinner. Average cost per meal: breakfast under $10, lunch/dinner $10-20.
CITY:Downers Grove
SugarToad at the Arista
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - SugarToad's regional American cuisine, defined in suburban Chicago, brings simplicity and sensibility to casual fine dining. Located in the Hotel Arista.
Maggiano's Little Italy - Naperville
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - Maggiano's is inspired by post WWII Little Italy and specializes in Southern Italian cuisine. We offer signature family-style dining as well as a variety of menu choices, ranging from traditional pastas and chicken dishes to homemade desserts.
Hollywood Stadium at Hollywood Casino
Chicagoland's most exciting sports bar and entertainment venue is now open! Watch up to eight games at once on our enormous 80 x 20 foot screen, plus over 40 flat-screen TVs, as well as personal TV's at many of the booths. Hollywood Stadium - It's what a sports bar should be.
Allie's American Grille & Lounge (Marriott Suites)
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - American cuisine. Casual dress code. Serving breakfast, lunch & dinner. Average cost per meal: $12-15. Lobby lounge serves dinner and is open daily until 11pm.
CITY:Downers Grove
Chapin's Restaurant
Chapin's is an upscale, casual restaurant located in the heart of Morris's historic Downtown. Atmosphere is cozy and welcoming. Menu offers a wide selection of fine steaks and seafood, as well as fresh salads, vegetarian dishes, and scrumptious desserts. Enjoy a cappuccino or glass of wine in front of the fireplace late in the evening. Come in a stranger and leave as a friend. Traditional olde world ambiance.
Lone Star Restaurant
Open 7 days a week at 6:00 AM serving breakfast, lunch & dinner. Family restaurant with cocktail lounge. Serving homemade food and chef's specials. Excellent food, friendly service, great prices. Serving our area for more than Thirty years.
Carrabba's Italian Grill - Naperville
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - Carrabba's offers authentic, handmade Italian dishes prepared to order in an exhibition kitchen. You'll enjoy our family recipes handed down for generations, including crispy calamari, lasagna, and fresh fish and steaks cooked over our wood-fired grill.
The Nest Bar & Grill
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - One of the best kept secrets in casual dining! The Nest Bar & Grill at Bolingbrook Golf Club can accommodate over 100 guests.
Maggiano's Little Italy - Oak Brook
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - Delicious Italian food and excellent service... just a few of the characteristics that make Maggiano's the ideal place to hold your next dinner or event.
CITY:Oak Brook
Allgauer's Grill
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - Contemporary American cuisine. Casual dress code. Serving breakfast, lunch & dinner. Average cost per meal: Lunch $10-20, Dinner more than $20.
Heaven on Seven
The Best Louisiana cookin' outside of New Orleans! Heaven on Seven, Chicago's premiere location for authentic Cajun cuisine, and home to critically acclaimed Chef/Owner Jimmy Bannos, offers full-service dining, carry-out, private parties, off-premise catering, box lunches and much more.
Bookie Magee's Hideaway
Sports bar and state-of-the-art Off Track Betting facility. Offering simulcast wagering on thoroughbred and harness horse racing from Illinois and around the country. A great place to grab a bite to eat with over sixty televisions and comfortable seating.
Fresh Starts Restaurant, Catering & Wine Shop
Our small, intimate restaurant seats up to 60 people for gourmet lunch, or an exquisite dinner. We have a full-service, off-premise catering service featuring enticing, unusual foods and skilled, professional staff. Fresh Starts has garnered award after award for its fabulous recipes prepared with skill and creativity. We have received rave reviews in Chicago Tribune, Star Newspaper, Daily Southtown, Chicago Magazine and Sun Times. Savor a meal at Fresh Starts and you'll understand why we draw diners from the entire Chicagoland area.
Prairie Bluff Public Golf Club
Prairie Bluff is located on 237 acres of rolling terrain and is framed with prairie grass, which adds to the golf course's overall challenge and beauty for those who play here. With four sets of tees, 10 lakes and more than 40 bunkers, golfers of all skill levels will find a good challenge. At Prairie Bluff, you will enjoy our beautiful 10,000 square foot clubhouse that features a pro shop, banquet hall & bar. Beyond serving as a fabulous golf facility, Prairie Bluff is an ideal location for breakfast, lunch, dinner or cocktails. Prairie bluff's learning center offers a 10- acre driving range, short game area with bunker, putting green, private and group lessons. Let Prairie Bluff host your next golf outing!
CITY:Crest Hill
Capital Grille
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - Enjoy aged steaks, chops and fresh seafood acclaimed by the nation's toughest food critics, and an award-winning collection of over 400 wines. Join us for impeccably prepared classic fare in an atmosphere that is both luxurious and relaxed.
Turf Room
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Public Landing Restaurant
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On using a quantum physics formalism for multidocument summarization
Article first published online: 16 FEB 2012
DOI: 10.1002/asi.21713
Journal of the American Society for Information Science and Technology
Volume 63, Issue 5, pages 865–888, May 2012
Additional Information
How to Cite
Piwowarski, B., Amini, M.R. and Lalmas, M. (2012), On using a quantum physics formalism for multidocument summarization. J. Am. Soc. Inf. Sci., 63: 865–888. doi: 10.1002/asi.21713
Publication History
- Issue published online: 3 MAY 2012
- Article first published online: 16 FEB 2012
- Manuscript Accepted: 11 OCT 2011
- Manuscript Revised: 13 SEP 2011
- Manuscript Received: 1 JUL 2011
Funded by
- Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council. Grant Number: EP/F015984/2
- European Union Seventh Framework Programme. Grant Number: FP7/2007-2013
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Multidocument summarization (MDS) aims for each given query to extract compressed and relevant information with respect to the different query-related themes present in a set of documents. Many approaches operate in two steps. Themes are first identified from the set, and then a summary is formed by extracting salient sentences within the different documents of each of the identified themes. Among these approaches, latent semantic analysis (LSA) based approaches rely on spectral decomposition techniques to identify the themes. In this article, we propose a major extension of these techniques that relies on the quantum information access (QIA) framework. The latter is a framework developed for modeling information access based on the probabilistic formalism of quantum physics. The QIA framework not only points out the limitations of the current LSA-based approaches, but motivates a new principled criterium to tackle multidocument summarization that addresses these limitations. As a byproduct, it also provides a way to enhance the LSA-based approaches. Extensive experiments on the DUC 2005, 2006 and 2007 datasets show that the proposed approach consistently improves over both the LSA-based approaches and the systems that competed in the yearly DUC competitions. This demonstrates the potential impact of quantum-inspired approaches to information access in general, and of the QIA framework in particular.


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CHICAGO (TheStreet) -- Merck's (MRK - Get Report) is already in the FDA review process for its checkpoint inhibitor MK-3475 as a treatment against advanced melanoma. New MK-3475 melanoma data released today for the first time bolster the arguments for the drug's approval.
MK-3475 belongs to a new class of drugs designed to block a cloaking mechanism used by cancer cells to hide from a patient's immune system. Similar anti-PD-1 and anti-PDL-1 drugs are being developed most notably by Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMY - Get Report), Roche (RHHBY) and AstraZeneca (AZN) -- and all are generating a lot of attention and excitement at this year's American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) annual meeting. Collectively, development and approval of these new classes of cancer immunotherapies have the potential to generate tens of billions of dollars in new revenue for the companies.
In a phase I study of 411 melanoma patients -- the largest phase I cancer study ever conducted -- treatment with Merck's MK-3475 yielded a one-year survival rate of 69%. Median overall survival has not yet been reached. Overall, 34% of patients in the study experienced tumor shrinkage. Responses were durable, with 88% still ongoing at the time of the data analysis.
"These are early data, but they tell us that we are onto something really important," said Dr. Antoni Ribas of the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and an investigator in the MK-3475 study, in a statement.
Of the 411 melanoma patients enrolled in the study, a bit more than half had been treated previously with Bristol's Yervoy. In these patients with more advanced, progressive disease, the overall response rate to MK-3475 was 28% and the one-year survival rate was 65%. Median progression-free survival was 23 weeks.
Merck's is seeking FDA approval for MK-3475 to treat patients with melanoma no longer responsive to Yervoy. The FDA has already granted a Breakthrough Therapy Designation to MK-3475 and the expected approval decision date is Oct. 28.
The remaining patients in the study were not previously treated with Yervoy. In this group, the overall response rate to MK-3475 was 40% with a one-year survival rate of 74%.
The phase I study was not randomized, meaning all patients received MK-3475. Merck is conducting additional, randomized studies of MK-3475 in melanoma and other solid tumors, including lung cancer.
The clinical activity of MK-3475 monotherapy in melanoma appears to be very similar to Bristol's competing checkpoint inhibitor nivolumab. In an update to an ongoing study also being presented at this year's ASCO meeting, melanoma patients with no prior Yervoy experience were treated with nivolumab. The overall response rate to nivolumab was 32%, with one-, two- and three-year survival rates of 63%, 48% and 41%.
A separate, smaller study combining Bristol's nivolumab and Yervoy, also released this morning at the ASCO annual meeting, reported a median overall survival of almost three and a half years in patients with advanced melanoma.
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TheStreet) -- Investors are breathing a sigh of relief after Deutsche Bank (DB - Get Report), Europe's largest bank by assets, rebuilt its capital position even as it suffered a $3 billion fourth-quarter loss. The earnings indicate that, in the near term, Deutsche Bank's profit will be hit by restructuring efforts such as a planned 90 billion euro reduction in risky assets, layoffs and an exit from some capital-intensive businesses. They also show strong initial results by the bank's co-heads, Jürgen Fitschen and Anshu Jain, in achieving restructuring and recapitalization targets, after their June 2012 appointments.Still, Deutsche Bank's capital position -- and the quality of its assets -- remains the biggest question hanging over the European banking conglomerate, according to analysts. The Frankfurt-based bank reached a Basel 3 tier 1 capital ratio of 8%. So why is the bank paying out a relatively large dividend compared with U.S. peers such as Bank of America (BAC - Get Report) and Citigroup (C - Get Report), which may appeal to the Federal Reserve to improve on the 1-cent quarterly payouts they've made since repaying government bailout funds? Consider that Deutsche Bank's 75-cent dividend for 2012 -- and a similar forecast for 2013 -- is roughly equal to the bank's annual profit for the year, after the fourth-quarter loss. In 2012, Deutsche Bank earned roughly $1 billion in profit and will pay out about the same amount in cash dividends. In contrast, Citigroup, which is in a similar position of disposing legacy assets and building capital to meet stricter rules, paid out roughly $120 million in 2012 dividends on $7.5 billion in earnings. Bank of America, which had multiple quarters ruined by legal settlements and asset writedowns in 2012, paid out just over $400 million in cash dividends on net income in excess of $4 billion. The U.S. lenders' earnings relative to dividend payouts far exceed those of Deutsche Bank, as do their capital positions. Currently, Citigroup's Basel 3 tier 1 capital ratio stands at 8.7%, while Bank of America's is at 9.25%, based on fourth-quarter results. At Deutsche Bank's 2012 share-price low of around $30, its annual dividend yield stood at roughly 3%, in line with that of Wells Fargo (WFC), one of the best capitalized banks in the U.S. After making better-than-expected progress on its capital in the fourth quarter, Deutsche Bank's Basel 3 tier 1 capital ratio now stands at 8%, with a forecast it will rise to 8.5% by March. The bank said, in an earnings release, that the 2012 rise in its regulatory capital equates to an equity raise of about 8 billion euros. European competitors such as UBS (UBS - Get Report) and Barclays (BCS) also pay smaller dividends and hold higher Basel 3 capital ratios. Like Deutsche Bank, UBS and Barclays face earnings pressure from restructuring efforts and legal settlements. [Deutsche Bank cut its dividend sharply from $4.5 a share prior to the crisis, but has paid out roughly $1 a share annually over the past three years, when accounting for exchange rates.] Deutsche Bank's fourth-quarter results, nonetheless, helped to alleviate some concern among analysts who follow the bank. Shares of Deutsche Bank rose nearly 3% in afternoon trading on the New York Stock Exchange, putting six-month share price gains in excess of 70%. JPMorgan analyst Kian Abouhossein upgraded Deutsche Bank from "underweight" to "neutral," citing the bank's improving capital position. Still, the analyst notes "curve balls" on Deutsche Bank's capital position and the need for a capital infusion into its U.S.-based investment banking business. "The issue remains capital risk curve balls as well as [a Basel 3 tier 1] gap to peers," writes Abouhossein.NEW YORK (
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Oklahoma football: Bob Stoops insistent he won't bench Landry Jones
NORMAN -- Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops insisted on Monday there is nothing that would make him bench quarterback Landry Jones.
While addressing the Sooners' 24-19 loss to Kansas State on Saturday, Stoops said Jones might just be trying to do too much.
"I know Landry is a very bright guy that watching it he will see he's maybe making too much out of something," Stoops said.
Jones had two turnovers in the loss to K-State, including a fumble that was recovered for a touchdown.
Here is a look at what else Stoops had to say on Monday:
11:13 a.m. Trey Millard talking with the media : "the focus now is to move on." #Sooners
11:19 a.m. Bob Stoops will address the media at noon. Reporters are hearing from players at the moment.
11:35 a.m. Wondering how this team feels? Here's a quick story. After game, King went out to dinner w/ his family, pulled out phone, rewatched game.
11:36 a.m. He did it because he was frustrated and wanted answers. He found himself more angered by the poor execution and guys in wrong gaps #Sooners
11:38 a.m. King said he'll ask the defense who they want to be this week. The guys who continue forward & fight through or the ones who fold. #Sooners
12:05 p.m. Bob Stoops presser beginning #Sooners
12:06 p.m. Bob Stoops is at the podium for his weekly press conference. Stoops: story of the game is two major turnovers that result in 14-point swing
12:07 p.m. RT @ChipBrownOB: Mack Brown says LB Jordan Hicks (hip) is still being evaluated and needs to practice this week to play Sat at Ok St. #l ...
12:07 p.m. Stoops: Our team played hard and prepared well. Have to keep a good attitude #Sooners
12:10 p.m. Stoops: "I know Landry is a very bright guy that watching it he will see maybe making too much out of something."
12:12 p.m. Stoops asked if there is a point where mistakes with Landry will ever make him choose someone else. Stoops: "No."
12:12 p.m. Stoops insistent there's no way he'll bench Landry Jones. Responded to a question with a terse, direct "no." #sooners
12:14 p.m. Stoops says Landry Jones' quickness training is an overall positive, even if it might have persuaded him to bolt prematurely Saturday.
12:16 p.m. Stoops on Landry Jones' missed throws: There's nothing wrong with them. He just missed them.
12:16 p.m. Stoops on things done defensively to force more turnovers: "probably more pressure..." #Sooners
12:18 p.m. Stoops said OU used defensive timeouts to clear up confusion on who was covering who. #Sooners
12:19 p.m. Stoops is extremely calm in answering questions today after the loss. More calm then on the bye week. It's a big media-coach conversation
12:21 p.m. With every answer, every game it's clearer: Landry Jones is a good QB in OU system. When the system isn't as strong, he's not. #Sooners
12:23 p.m. Old pal @Jake_Trotter points out Landry Jones has 6 turnovers in last two conference games. Stoops says that's not the way he looks at it.
12:23 p.m. Stoops: "I am pleased with it" (the on-field leadership.)
12:24 p.m. Stoops defends his players' leadership and effort. Says neither was the problem Saturday night.
12:24 p.m. Sterling Shepard was the player of the game, per Stoops.
12:24 p.m. Stoops: Sterling Shepard plays stronger and more competitively than most freshman you'll see. #sooners
12:27 p.m. Stoops said some of the players could surprise you with their verticals. "They could put on quit the dunking competition.." #Sooners
12:28 p.m. Stoops is talking about the shovel play and that they throw it the way they do in case what happened does happen that it's a INT not fumble
12:29 p.m. Stoops: "You do the best you can with the formations and plays you have" on people trying to get it more.
12:29 p.m. Stoops: "Roy is not in any dog house"
12:30 p.m. Stoops talks about wanting 95-100 offensive snaps. (That way everyone would get the ball more.) #Sooners
12:32 p.m. Stoops on mental toughness: "We'll find out more about it. We'll see. I've got no reason to doubt it." #Sooners
12:35 p.m. Stoops & BT disagreeing on whether this is an open or not wide-open league. BT says it's wide open this year. Stoops says it is every year
12:35 p.m. This program is knocking on wood a lot. Stoops just did it again.
12:37 p.m. For all that's being made about OU's third-down defensive timeouts, Klein converted 2 of 4. Seems like much ado about nothing #Sooners
12:39 p.m. Landry Jones is at the podium and the fans saying that maybe practice isn't hard. Jones responds with, "Have you ever been to our practice?"
12:39 p.m. Lots to be critical of in OU's 24-19 loss, but criticism of those third-down timeouts seems to be a reach. #Sooners
12:39 p.m. It was in a really nice tone, not rude.
12:39 p.m. Jones: you have to be aggressive, but you can't play scared. There's a fine line you have to walk.
12:40 p.m. Media drawing a lot of comparison to Landry 2010 and Landry 2012. Both Stoops and Landry saying it's just two different years. #Sooners
12:41 p.m. Landry Jones on question on feeling like still for National Championship race: "Why not?"
12:42 p.m. Landry Jones is calm, cool and collected at the podium. Typical Landry conference, just taking the questions and answering them.
12:43 p.m. Talked with Trey Millard earlier. You could tell he was still pretty beat up about the game. Although he lightened up talking about Shepard


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I've written before about how a boom in emerging market stocks is not a question of "if" but "when." Catch a boom in an emerging market -- India is a solid candidate for 2014 -- and you can easily double or triple the returns you get from just sticking with mainstream U.S. stocks.
There is, however, a way to boost your returns even more by investing in so-called "frontier markets" -- developing markets that are even smaller and more illiquid than their emerging market cousins.
Surprisingly, frontier markets may also offer the better long-term investment opportunity.
Certainly, it has been that way over the past few years.
Yesterday, the MSCI Frontier Index closed at a record high, and it is up 18.22% in 2014.
That has far outpaced the MSCI Emerging Markets Index's return of 9.07%, as well as the S&P 500's return of 7.98%.
This strong performance continues a recent trend. The MSCI Frontier 100 Index was up 25.9% in 2013, outperforming the MSCI Emerging Markets Index by 28.5%.
Frontier Markets: The Investment Case
Strong economic growth, diversification and superior returns with lower volatility combine to make frontier markets a very attractive investment.
Invest in a successful market at the start of its emergence -- as investing legend John Templeton did with both Japan and Germany after the Second World War -- and you have the formula to generate big and lasting returns for many years to come.
High Economic Growth
Even as the pace of development in large emerging markets like China and Brazil slows, frontier markets are just now entering a period of mid- to high-single-digit percentage economic growth.
This process is driven by the same factors that lifted economic growth in emerging markets: favorable demographics, massive infrastructure spending and a shift in economic policies that signals to the world that a country is now "open for business."
Frontier markets also offer diversification in ways that emerging markets no longer do. That's because they are one of the very few asset classes that don't move in lockstep with global stocks. Because the MSCI Frontier Emerging Markets Index invests in places off most investors' maps -- think Kuwait and Nigeria -- frontier markets march to the beat of a different drum. That explains why iShares MSCI Frontier 100 ETF's (FM) five-year correlation coefficient to the S&P 500 is only 0.63.
Less Volatility
Perhaps even more surprisingly, the MSCI Frontier Markets Index has been also less volatile than the MSCI Emerging Markets Index and the S&P 500 over the past 15 years. In fact, frontier markets' volatility, or "beta," is only 0.71. That means it is actually less volatile than the S&P 500 itself.
How do you explain this counterintuitive result?
Sure, political instability, social unrest, widespread corruption and a fickle regulatory environment can make individual frontier markets more volatile than traditional emerging markets. At the same time, individual frontier countries have low correlations with each other. As a result, owning a basket of frontier market investments often leads to a much less volatile overall investment.
'Frontier Markets' Redefined
This is a watershed year for frontier markets -- and it's not just because of their strong performance.
A large part of the MSCI Frontier 100 Index's strong performance since early 2013 has been thanks to its high weighting to stocks in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Qatar. These two markets have been among the top-performing stock markets in the world in both 2013 and 2014.
There are, however, big changes afoot. In late May, both the UAE and Qatar were upgraded from "frontier markets" to "emerging markets." Many investors had criticized the MSCI Frontier 100 Index for having too high of a concentration on the wealthy Gulf States. After all, the Gulf States are the oil- and gas-rich Arab countries, some of whose per capita gross domestic product (GDP) exceeds that of the United States.
Up until very recently, the Gulf States comprised about 60% of the MSCI Frontier 100 Index -- 20.58% in Kuwait, 19.03% in Qatar, 17.52% in the UAE and 3.46% in Oman. But this figure will fall to about 35% after Qatar and UAE move out of the index.
Once the transition is complete, the allocations will look very different from what they are today.
Kuwait will continue to be the largest country allocation after the index change. Nigeria will become the index's second-largest holding. The next two countries represented in the new index -- Argentina and Pakistan -- were both downgraded from their former emerging markets status.
The changes in the MSCI Frontier 100 Index will result in greater geographic diversification. Overall, the new index will reflect more accurately what most investors think of as frontier markets.
Frontier markets also will become cheaper. Both the Qatar and UAE stock markets soared in anticipation of their promotion to emerging markets and trade at price-to-earnings (P/E) ratios of over 20. In contrast, Nigeria trades at a P/E of 9. Several other constituents of the frontier index also trade at big discounts to the MSCI Emerging Markets Index.
The bottom line?
With global investing making a comeback after five very lean years, I believe there is big potential upside in frontier markets during the next 12 months.
As my Alpha Investor Letter subscribers know, the single best way to invest in frontier markets is through the iShares MSCI Frontier 100 (FM) exchange-traded fund (ETF). The iShares MSCI Frontier 100 (FM) is also the strongest single performer in my firm Global Guru Capital's "Global Gains" Investment Program.
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Hm... Does It's just me, or Rainbow Dash is too angry?
Wait....the pink and green appear to be..washing away? Does our beloved Sunbutt dye her mane?!
Very nice art ^w^
Very nice art ^w^
if it is cloudy how can she tell if she has the sun in the right place?
oh and also for this image Ima fallow you now.
oh and also for this image Ima fallow you now.
reminds me of when my hair is wet
Sexy look
you know ho would lose his mind if he saw this..... Dusk Shine. If you don't know ho am talking about look or what look up fimfiction 'the unexpected love life of Dusk Shine' then you'll know what I mean
Rain. Awesome.
Love the blushing, by the way.
d'aww her mane and tail look so cute X3
Her mane, her wings, these little fur-tufts...just beautiful!
I hate to say this, but I'm starting to get a boner from her plot and her back.
Great pic!
reminds me of a luna Zedrin Stormshock once drew...
Its not just her mane that's wet
My god that is so cute and sexy at the same time.
whats wrong with you celestia is the ugliest one
Oh my... um... hello Princess...
Hey Tia, you're wet?
But it's not raining.
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But it's not raining.
-I know.
A bucket of water was emptied on her, of course. Right ?
She's so cute in the rain!
... seriously, all your ponies are cute
... seriously, all your ponies are cute
This is beautiful MadHotaru
What is this odd tugging sensation on my face? Oh, it's my chin scraping along the ground.
The sexiest goddess! I want to hug and kiss her neck.<3 I would gladly continue with her rear and go on, along her hind legs. Just to come back to her beautiful blushing face.
She's gonna catch a cold
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Mammography with Breast Implants
Mammography is an X-ray of your breast tissue. The image that it makes is called a mammogram. A mammogram can help find problems in your breasts, such as cysts or cancer. Breast implants can interfere with taking and reading mammograms. Special techniques must be used to get the best image. A mammogram is generally done by a technologist.
Before your test
Tell your health care provider that you have breast implants when you schedule your exam.
Schedule the test for one week after your period. Your breasts are less tender then.
Make sure the clinic gets your last mammogram, if it was done somewhere else. This lets the provider compare the two.
On the morning of your test, don't use deodorant, powder, or perfume.
Wear a top you can remove easily.
Arriving for your test
Remind your technologist that you have breast implants.
Also tell the technologist if you:
Are pregnant or think you may be pregnant
Are breastfeeding
Have had a breast biopsy or surgery
Have moles on or near your breasts
During your test
You will need to undress from the waist up.
The technologist will position each breast to get the best results. The technologist will take your implants into account when positioning your breasts. Implants may be moved aside. This will help ensure that as much breast tissue as possible can be seen on the mammogram.
Each of your breasts will be compressed. Extra views of each breast (push back views) will be done. These help to provide the best view of your breast tissue, which can be hidden by your implants. The technologist will take care not to break your implants. It is rare that implants are damaged during a mammogram.
After your test
The technologist may have you wait a few minutes to be sure the images are readable.
More X-rays are sometimes needed. You will be called to schedule them if they are necessary.
You should receive your test results in writing. Ask about this at your appointment.
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if anyone has a few moments can you give me some feedback on my blog that i made using WP 2.0
if anyone has a few moments can you give me some feedback on my blog that i made using WP 2.0
Your postings here are really beginning to look like spam...
K, you've given me a lot of help on these boards so I respect your judgement. Why is it spam? Or did you edit it from a formerly spam comment into a non-spam one?
I guess I'm a little touch-y b/c somone wrote marketing spam! on one of my posts here asking for an opinion much like this guy seems to be doing...which is what this thread is for or not?
As for the site--did you create that theme yourself? It looks cool. I'm not sure what the point of the site is except I guess it's a blog?
joelwalsh, because kuts209 has already made three posts or so on the same site within 2 to 3 days already before. =)
(Well, it's listed as a week ago, but within that week or so, the posts have been within 2 to 3 days time frames.)
I had even replied to one of his last recent replies pointing that out before...
it doesnt look like spam, it IS spam.
And guess what, it looks exactly the same as it did the last time you spam'd it -- orange, 70s, so f'ing what.
OK...that makes sense, I think...
It's just usually link spam involves anchor text. This doesn't. Without anchor text, the link is not so valuable from an SEO standpoint--not enough to justifying signing up for an account.
Of course, if he keeps posting and posting in new threads after you've already critiqued it, I guess it is...in which case, the post should just be removed?
Didn't you used to be a mod, k?
Normally I wouldn't follow up when I've been so well covered, but:
whooami's definitive fingering aside, I did note it was *beginning to look like* spam. When a member starts 6 threads within the span of about a week, each ones goal primarily to provide a link to their site, the spam alarm tends to go off. Now kuts could be an unbridaled enthusiast desperate for some feedback, hence my cautious warning. That doesn't stop the alarm from being triggered, though.
"Didn't you used to be a mod, k?"
Nope. Always just one of the gang.
God knows you are too kind Kafkaesqui :)
Is there a "flag this post as spam" system for this board?
Funny how there is so very little spam...maybe it's the lack of sigs...
there is plenty of this sort of spam, trust me, and of course not replying always helps -- the threads tend to die off that way :P
Keep in mind we've got some very good moderators hereabouts when it comes to that sort of thing.
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Anterior knee pain is pain that occurs at the front and center of the knee. It can be caused by many different problems, including:
Patellofemoral syndrome; Chondromalacia patella; Runner's knee; Patellar tendinitis; Jumper's knee
Your kneecap (patella) sits over the front of your knee joint. As you bend or straighten your knee, the underside of the patella glides over the bones that make up the knee.
Strong tendons help attach the kneecap to the bones and muscles that surround the knee. These tendons are called:
Anterior knee pain begins when the kneecap does not move properly and rubs against the lower part of the thigh bone. This may occur because:
Anterior knee pain is more common in:
Other possible causes of anterior knee pain include:
Anterior knee pain is a dull, aching pain that is most often felt:
One common symptom is a grating or grinding feeling when the knee is flexed (when the ankle is brought closer to the back of the thigh).
Symptoms may be more noticeable with:
The health care provider will perform a physical exam. The knee may be tender and mildly swollen. Also, the kneecap may not be perfectly lined up with the thigh bone (femur).
When you flex your knee, you may feel a grinding feeling below the kneecap. Pressing the kneecap when the knee is straightening out may be painful.
Your provider may want you to do a single leg squat to look at muscle imbalance and your core stability.
X-rays are very often normal. However, a special x-ray view of the kneecap may show signs of arthritis or tilting.
MRI scans are rarely needed.
Resting the knee for a short period of time and taking nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen, naproxen, or aspirin may help relieve pain.
Other things you can do to relieve anterior knee pain include:
Rarely, surgery for pain behind the kneecap is needed. During the surgery:
Anterior knee pain often improves with a change in activity, exercise therapy, and the use of NSAIDs.
Call your health care provider if you have symptoms of this disorder.
Collado H, Fredericson M. Patellofemoral pain syndrome. Clin Sports Med. 2010;29:379-98. PMID: 20610028 www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20610028.
De Carlo M, Armstrong B. Rehabilitation of the knee following sports injury. Clin Sports Med. 2010;29:81-106. PMID: 19945588 www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19945588.
Tan EW, Cosgarea AJ. In: Miller MD, Thompson SR eds. Patellar instability. DeLee and Drez's Orthopaedic Sports Medicine. 4th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier Saunders; 2014:chap 104.
Silverstein JA, Moeller JL, Hutchinson MR. Common issues in orthopedics. In: Rakel RE, ed. Textbook of Family Medicine. 8th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier Saunders; 2011:chap 30.


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