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|Noamuth PFS
|Noamuth PFS
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|Noamuth PFS
|Dasiji Lekaya
A GM walks into a bar...
...which turns out to be a pirate bar, full of guys with various prosthetics. There are peg legs, hook hands, and wooden eyes all over the place -- and even a buccaneer with a ship's wheel on a post sticking out of his pants. "So, what's that for?" the new guy asks. "Looks rather awkward." The pirate looks down. "Arr, it's drivin' me nuts."
P.S. Dot. ;)
|GM Brute Squad
Upon responding to a summons to the Pathfinder Lodge, you are ushered to a conference room where Venture-Captain Drandle Dreng, a wiry old man with a wild gray beard and glinting eyes, sits on a large plush bench next to a finely dressed, full-figured woman who looks as though this entire meeting isn't worth her time.
Yes, come in, please sit down. Dreng welcomes you. This is Lady Gloriana Morilla.
The regal Taldan woman acknowledges the introduction with a slight tilt of her head, but otherwise makes no move to greet anyone.
Please describe your entrance and introduce yourself.
The tiefling arrives eager for his first assignment. Baru's attire is freshly oiled and polished, blatantly lacking the scuffs and dents of seasoned gear. A simple icon of Sarenrae hangs from his neck with similar heraldry decorating his shield, armor, and scabbard.
"Thank you, Captain Dreng, but I would prefer to stand," he says, declining the chair offered to him. He then turns to face the Lady Morilla, "Lady, it is a pleasure to make your acquaintance." The greeting is punctuated with a polite bow. Baru then waits patiently on any other arrivals - or for either the Captain or Lady to speak.
"I greet you all. It is my hope we may work together harmoniously." Aesantiel says, taking the proferred seat after sketching a brief bow to those assembled. The tall, darkly tanned elf's graceful communicates her acknowledgement of everyone assembled without need for lengthy discussion.
|Dasiji Lekaya
Dasiji walks in, a dark-skinned Mwangi wearing hunter green breeches and a matching jacket over a russet shirt with a stand-up collar, all in fine linens; soft leather boots, gloves, and a belt, all russet like the shirt; and a rust cloak of fine wool in case of chill. (He likes to wear nice things when he can.) A little taller than most men, he still stands shorter than the elf, though considerably bulkier. Carrying no visible weapons, the young man's posture is relaxed but his eyes are not, as if he's accustomed to putting people at ease while watching for danger. "Thank you sir, lady." He nods at Dreng and Lady Morilla and sits down, taking the Venture-Captain's request as an order -- and he's seen what form a VC's displeasure can take.
|Kassandra Carolingian
Behind Dasiji, a melody from heaven fills the room, coming from the lips of a mocha skinned women entering the room. Her dark blue hair contrast well to her eyes that unnaturally gleam like sapphires. She wears modest clothing. She is average height and quite skinny. Her face is angelic in nature but her lips are ice blue and her beauty radiates all around her,. She is perfectly proportion until you notice her arms are strange. They look overly bony, lacking fat an muscle. You get a somewhat queasy feeling just by staring at them.
It is a pleasure to finally meet you venture captain Drandle. Smiling like the sun. She then turns to Lady Gloriana Morilla, I hope I can serve you two in any way possible that the Dawnflower deems right She courtesy to both of them and moves to the side.
|GM Brute Squad
You are probably wondering about your next assignment. Well, recently a contact from the Low Azlanti embassy in Escadar approached us with an offer. It seems they have discovered a unique relic of Azlanti origin on the Inner Sea's floor that we have a unique opportunity to add to our collection for study. This is not an opportunity we can pass up. As part of the negotiated deal, you must deliver one of our cataloged items from our vault to Escadar in exchange for the Azlanti artifact.
|Dasiji Lekaya
Knowledge (geography) vs. DC 10: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (14) + 0 = 14
Listening intently, Dasiji nods. "Of course, sir. I understand that Escadar is close, on Erran. Has a boat been arranged, or is that part of our assignment?" The amiable Ijo relaxes back in his chair.
|GM Brute Squad
Yes, well, that's where things get a little sticky. See, we are not the only ones who have heard of this discovery. The Aspis Consortium has also tendered an offer for the relic. The Gillmen have agreed to deal only with us, for now, but we need to close this deal within the month or they will entertain other offers.
A boat is the quickest was to Eskadar, and the Consortium knows that well. One of their warships patrol the waters just outside the harbor and no doubt the Docks are infested with their spies by now. However, Lady Gloriana has set a in motion a plan that should get you through.
At this, Lady Morilla stirs from her silence and speaks in a strong, demanding voice. I have used some of the Empire of Taldor's most skilled operatives to plant a false crew manifest and course plans with the harbormaster, ensuring that the Aspis Consortium spies who certainly are keeping an eye on such matters believe we are moving our relic to Escadar on a ship tomorrow morning. This decoy should occupy the Consortium sufficiently for you to travel overland to Escadar with plenty of time to make the final agreement with the Gillmen before the Society's window of opportunity has runs out.
|Dasiji Lekaya
Confident in his abilities to navigate and fight, the Sargavan ex-guard mentally skips to the end of the journey. He furrows his brow. "I can get us to the other side of Kortos, but then we will still have to cross the strait to Erran. Now I'm a good swimmer, but I assume you have a better plan."
|GM Brute Squad
With a half-smile the Lady responds, The path you will take ends in a fishing town on the northern shore, Pier's End. You are resourceful young pathfinders, I'm sure you can find a way across there.
Dreng interjects, Now, we need to authenticate the artifact before we make the deal. Since none of you are experts in Azlanti relics, we are sending along someone who is. Nester Rees, an appraiser, relic broker, and friend of the society will be making the long journey with you. Please watch after him, he's not as hardy as some of you young Pathfinders. He is making himself ready for the journey as we speak.
|GM Brute Squad
Dreng responds, We have used Rees's expertise on many occasions, and he has always come through for us.
Oh, when you have reached Escadar, I have arranged for rooms at a tavern called Grindylow's Goblet. This is also where you are to meet your contacts and make the trade, assuming all goes well on your journey. Speaking of, you are to go meet Grandmaster Torch when you leave here. He has some information that will assist you in your journey.
|Kassandra Carolingian
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|Irenal Tithrak
Irenal bursts into the room breathing heavy a small dinosaur gripping tightly to his horns looking unnerved.
"Venture Captain! My sincerest apologies! I got here as soon as I could though I have no excuse for my tardiness in the first place."
Irenal immediately draws a deep breath and his gaze turns and falls on the Assimar. This ought to be interesting
Baru listens in silence to the questions and answers. His companions for the next several days are asking the same questions that he had also been formulating. At the mention of needing to escort Nester Rees, the tiefling swears, "By the light of the Dawnflower, Herr Rees will live to see Escadar so long as I still draw a breath."
As Irenal bursts onto the scene, Baru turns quickly, his hand immediately on the hilt of his sheathed sword. Quickly realizing there is no actual threat to himself or anyone present, he relaxes. After a moment's study of the newcomer, Baru casually takes a step or two away from him.
|GM Brute Squad
Thank you for the assurances, Baru, I would expect nothing less. However, if something unfortunate should befall Rees in your journey, you are to continue on and complete the deal to the best of your ability.
Everyone, your late arriving cohort is called Irenal Tithrak. I was actually expecting another as well. If they do not show by the time we are done here, I will send them on after you.
|Dasiji Lekaya
Dasiji looks thoughtful. "In that case, since time matters, I should go change now, and meet you all at Grandmaster Torch." The well-dressed Mwangi smiles ruefully at the VC. "I promise to show up ready for overland treks from now on, unless you say otherwise." So I should only dress up for parties, not meetings, in case I have to go on a mission right away. Good to know. The Ijo ranger stands up and gives a shallow, graceful bow at the room; he turns to go, then pauses and turns back.
"Dasiji Lekaya. Good with a sword and a bow. Good at following a track or a trail. Good at seeing and not being seen. I can take care of myself and then some -- and I'm sure that I'll have plenty of time to get to know the rest of you while we walk." He flashes a stiff smile at the four aliens that he's going to be working with, and goes to get ready.
|GM Brute Squad
I know some of you ancestors are bitter enemies, Dreng looks pointedly at Baru, Tithrak, and Kassandra, but you are first and foremost Pathfinders. Your allegiance is to the Decemvirate and each other. Don't forget that, or your career as Pathfinders will be short lived.
Now, it looks like all questions have been answered. You may be an your way.
At this, the Lady Morilla moves to rise from the couch and extends her arm, expectant that someone will help her up.
"My duty is to Saerene and to the Pathfinders, first and foremost. That will not be compromised," Baru assures the Venture-Captain.
As he his future companions begin to file out, he notices the Lady Morilla waiting expectantly. With a few quick strides, he moves toward her. "Lady, please, allow me," he says as he helps her to her feet. Once on her feet, the teifling bows respectfully before trailing after the rest of the party.
|Noamuth PFS
"No! NO! NO more PAPERS!", sounds a woman's voice from outside the room. She continues to rant back over her shoulder even as she opens the door to come in, her rant punctuated by a weak repeated, "But... but... but..." from out of sight. "I don' care wha's missing", she fumes, "I don' care wha's estra, I'ma done wi' all the paperworks! You wan' more monies? You go as' Imrizade Blakros! You got ques'ions? You go fin' Gloriana Morilla, an' you as' her! I'ma late for this meetin!"
She shuts the door behind her, and scans the room, giving a faint nod at Gloriana's presence. Gesturing beyond the door, she says, "They mi' wanna talk to you. I don' thin' you wanna talk to them."
|GM Brute Squad
Lady Morilla responds to Noa's entrance with a raised eyebrow and a stern voice, We are all finished up here, child, I trust you are ready at a moment's notice, as that's all you have.
The Lady brushes closely past Noa on her way out of the room.
Dreng follows up, Ah, yes, Noamuth, glad you could finally make it. The others will need to fill you in on your way to the Puddles.
|Noamuth PFS
"Eh.", Noa gives a verbal shrug, watching Gloriana swish past and away. {What, you didn't get the medal? You didn't get the stones?}, she thinks, grinning. {You make me[/i] the thief, don't be surprised when they find the picks on you!}[/i]
"Not like they bring me here to talk, right? I'm Noa. I dance, and break things."
|Irenal Tithrak
Grandmaster Torch in the Puddles? Hmm, OK, I'll meet everyone down there. I have one stop in preparation for adventure. Come Bala let us make haste.
Irenal takes mental notes of the characteristics of this diverse crew and heads out the door as quickly as he arrived.
Off to purchase a Haramaki and then meeting everyone in the Puddles
|GM Brute Squad
As Noa is walking out of the Lodge, she realizes that there is a letter in her pocket, and she didn't put it there. It reads,
Dearest Pathfinders,
As you know, the people of Taldor share a proud history that traces their blood to the ancient Azlanti who founded our great nation. I have a letter that I ask you to deliver to the Gillman embassy in Escadar. My request requires no additional effort on your part other than carrying a simple envelope and delivering it when you reach your final destination. I have no hesitation in telling you the letter asks the gillmen to consider an alliance with the nation of Taldor. If the letter finds its way into an influential Gillman's hands, it would please me greatly.
A new dawn will rise over Taldor,
Lady Gloriana Morilla
Another sealed letter is within the first envelope.
|GM Brute Squad
After trudging through the sodden paths that pass for re]oads in the Puddles district, you are greeted by a gruff Half-Orc guard. He grants you entrance into a large stone room that appears surprisingly dry. Torch, a dark-haired, burn-covered man in his late-middle years sits in a large bathtub, and two attendants continually pour cool water over his
cursed, festering wounds.
Well met, Pathfinders. I see you have survived as the Decemvirate's pawns thus far, and for that I commend you. This next task they have for you is more dangerous than the venture-captain may have told you, so let me give you a word of warning. I have made it my life's work to ensure Pathfinder agents are given all the tools they need to return home from their myriad adventures, and this map is the tool I give you. Follow the directions on my map as strictly as you can. Deviate from this path and you may encounter challenges far beyond your abilities. Although it is relatively civil in and around Absalom, there are warring tribes of Centaurs, Minutaurs, and Harpies in the wilds of Kortos. Be on your guard. Your path will take you through the snow capped peaks of the mountains. Make sure you are prepared for your long journey.
Many would paint me and those who believe like I do as betrayers of the Society, but it is the corps of the organization that I am completely loyal to. Each and every one of you. If you believe you have been mistreated by the Ten or their representatives, don't hesitate to let me know upon your return from Escadar. My network of agents and spies if vast, and I am a powerful ally to have on your side.
Now be off. You have a long journey ahead of you. And remember, don't deviate from this map—it's designed to get you there and back safely!
|Dasiji Lekaya
As an expert at using maps, Dasiji accepts Grandmaster Torch's gratefully. "Thank you sir. I will follow it carefully."
As they leave at the faction leader's dismissal, the Mwangi outdoorsman begins brainstorming. "So we'll need lots supplies, or it will take longer foraging. And everyone should have cold-weather clothing and winter blankets for those snow-capped peaks that he mentioned. Maybe tents? We could get a mule... but no. Then we'd have to feed it—and they seem anxious about us finishing in a month, which is a lot of feed."
Dasiji looks pensive. "A pavilion would take too long to set up, and I think that medium tents would separate us too much. I could buy and carry a large tent myself, with effort. If someone else could buy another large tent, and someone—not necessarily the same person—could carry it, then three-quarters of an hour of work at the end of the day would give us all a night out of the wind."
"What do you think? Any other ideas?"
|GM Brute Squad
As the group departs Torch's presence, Baru listens to Dasiji as he rattles off prospective preparations for their expedition. "A tent and cold-weather gear sound like a wise idea. I am afraid my purse is much too light to purchase such things, though," he bounced the pouch for emphasis. " The rest of you should acquire such gear if you're able. I will make due with my faith and the warmth of Saerene's light."
|Noamuth PFS
"They give me no time to spen' it yet, but I got a pile of gold. Show me this tent. I been in tent, an' vardo, an caravan, an' pile of leafs. Let's see the tent.", Noa says, happy to do her part.
|Irenal Tithrak
"I'm not much good at carrying things but I will do my best to assist.
" I just got done shopping and I have need of more new things!? This ought to provide an excellent opportunity for regional study though.
Irenal heads off to search for some warmer clothing for the upcoming trek. Once successful at procuring new goods he meets back up with the party.
|GM Brute Squad
Back at the Lodge, you are approached by a middle-aged Garundi man. He walks with a limp using a cane with a golden cobra head as its handle. He carries a small pack and is outfitted in leather armor.
Hello, I am Nester Rees. I have prepared myself for the journey ahead and I see you are doing the same. Please pack light. Time is of the essence and I don't want anything slowing us down. Well, besides me that is. He says as he taps his left leg for emphasis.
|Noamuth PFS
"Not slower than you. OK.", Noa agrees. "I got some stuff being delivered here, then I can go. Meantime, if anybody comes up with paperwork, I'ma gonna pretend to faint. So don' worry."
As the Grandmaster speaks, Aesantiel thinks, 'This one is very bold to speak so loosely of the Decemvirate. I must take note of his confederates and lieutenants. Still, to continue to bear the title of 'Grandmaster' the Decemvirate must see some value in him, despite his cantankerous attitude.'
"Grandmaster, have you any recommendations for local suppliers of provisions and supplies?"
Once the group is assembled outside, "A beast of burden seems a sensible arrangement - is it not the case that such a beast can graze for much of its provender? Additional tents would be useful as well. My current gear suffices for myself in temperate or hot climes, but is doubtless less suited to cold weather use. If we are to equip, I will need some warmer garments."
"Does the map indicate if there are sources of fresh water along the route?"
"Well met Master Rees. It is my hope we can work together harmoniously." Aeasantiel sketches a slight, but graceful and expressive bow to the scholar. "Have you travelled this road before? We might benefit from your experience."
apologies for the slightly disjoint responses..
|Kassandra Carolingian
I think a pony would be a wonderful idea to purchase, however my pockets are dry.
It is a pleasure to meet you Mr. Rees. She says smiling as she curtsies. What happened to your leg?
|Noamuth PFS
"I've got a quarter-hun'red gold coins value lef' to spen', if we wan' a beast. If we got one might need to be cargo, it's smart. And of course, could always be somebody gets hurt. You can't jus' forage the thing, though, if you also got a place you trying to be, so it's feed, for sure. I'm no muleskinner, but I could try to fin' one. And pack saddle, and feed..." Noa begins making a mental list.
"Greetings, Master Rees. It will be our duty to see you to Escadar in time to make the transaction. Have no fear of that," Baru greets the man. "I believe my companions and I are ready to begin the journey," he casts a glance at Noamuth, "for the most part."
The teifling gestures to Dasiji, "You have the map, friend. Please, lead the way." As the group sets out, Baru is sure to keep an even pace with Nestor and try not to stray too far the man.
|GM Brute Squad
As you set out, Rees flashes a broad smile at Baru for his promise of assistance.
To Noa, For a long time now I have been afflicted with a degenerative heart condition. The priests can't provide permanent healing for it. It plagues me more or less every day of my life; one of the big reasons I hung up my adventuring hat in my younger days.
About mid-day you have left the city long behind and even the Cairnlands are giving away to the outskirts of the forest at the foot of the mountains.
|GM Brute Squad
|Irenal Tithrak
As the party comes together and introductions are made, Irenal takes stock in his companions but more so in Rees.
"Fear not Master Rees! You have a well prepared group for an escort. Let us be off!"
Irenal hesitates as he waits for Dasiji to lead. I think I'll watch the rear of this caravan and let the more hearty of us lead the way. He turns his head and glances at Bala as he perches atop Irenal's shoulder.
"Be ever vigilant in awareness Bala," he says as he reaches up and rubs the little dinosaurs head. Bala responds affectionately with soft clicking sounds.
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Baku, Azerbaijan, Feb.5
By Emil Ismayilov - Trend:
Jointly with Turkish companies, Romanian companies intend to participate in the implementation of projects in the Central Asia, as well as in Azerbaijan, Romanian President Traian Basescu said on Feb.5 during a press conference during his official visit to Turkey.
The Turkish companies are represented in Azerbaijan in energy, construction, food sectors, as well as in the service and tourism spheres.
Today, over 2,000 companies with Turkish capital operate in Azerbaijan, which accounts for 36 percent of the total number of international companies operating in the country. Meanwhile, over 1,100 Azerbaijani companies operate in Turkey.
Azerbaijani companies are also represented in the Romanian market. For instance, the State Oil Company of Azerbaijan (SOCAR) owns a filling station network in Romania.
Additionally, during the press conference, the Romanian president invited the Turkish investors to participate in projects in the country, particularly in the spheres of food industry and agriculture.
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Brian Hamilton
Mr. Hamilton is the CEO of Curv Sports. Brian contributes a unique blend of marketing, business strategy, financial modeling, and hands-on information technology knowledge to Curv Sports. His key focus is on business development, sales, and licensing. Brian has over seven years experience in information technology, consulting, system implementation, marketing and sales.
Brian has worked in the charity fundraising world and is a board member for Penn State Alumni and The Second Mile Charity Organization as well as working with the American Diabetes Association, The Jeremiah Trotter Foundation and The United Way.
Brian earned a dual master from Penn State – an entrepreneurial track master's degree in Business Administration and a master's degree in Information Science. He also earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Rochester where he studied economics and anthropology and completed a Business Certificate of Management from the Simon School of Business.
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Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho claims Chelsea are yet to lose to a side that has outplayed them this term, but instead have only fallen to defeat because of their own lack of killer instinct.
Speaking after the Blues' Capital One Cup defeat to Sunderland, the 50-year-old bemoaned his side's continued inability to be ruthless.
He told Sky Sports 1: "I think they played very well.
"It is the same story of Stoke, of Everton, of every match we lost.
"We never lost a match because the opponent is stronger than us.
"We don't kill the opponent, we give them life. It's always the same."
Mourinho also suggested his current crop were a better footballing side than the one he stewarded during his previous spell at Stamford Bridge, but was at a loss when asked to explain why there is an absence of offensive potency.
"I cannot answer this question," he said.
"I think we are in front in terms of quality of the game.
"It's about results about scoring goals but you see every game we are in trouble."
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Andre Villas-Boas takes his team to the Britannia with doubts over the fitness of Fernando Torres and without the suspended Daniel Sturridge, as Tony Pulis has defensive dilemma
|Stoke City (4-4-2): Begovic; Huth, Woodgate, Shawcross, Wilson; Pennant, Delap, Whelan, Etherington; Walters, Jones
|Chelsea (4-3-3): Cech; Ivanovic, Terry, David Luiz, Cole; Ramires, Lampard, Mikel; Anelka, Drogba, Malouda
Jonathan Woodgate is likely to get the nod at the back after forming an effective partnership with Ryan Shawcross in the recent Europa League second-leg win over Hajduk Split, meaning that last year's club player of the season Robert Huth is likely to revert back to a less natural right-back position. There is the possibility that fellow new signing Matthew Upson could start at left-back ahead of Marc Wilson, or that Tony Pulis could opt for a five-man defence (sacrificing one of the strikers) with the Irishman or right-back Andy Wilkinson filling in down either flank. Regardless, expect to see Stoke play with the onus on the wingers to create opportunities for the forwards.
For Andre Villas-Boas, Fernando Torres is a doubt with a head knock and it is unlikely that he will be risked against opponents who hold nothing back in the tackle and in the air, so Didier Drogba is likely to figure from the off. Chelsea are without Daniel Sturridge, who is serving a suspension after a red card in his final game for Bolton on loan last season, meaning that both Nicolas Anelka and Salomon Kalou are likely to figure at some point.
Branislav Ivanovic is a slight risk at the back with a thigh strain, but if deemed fit, the no-nonsense Serb is likely to figure to help John Terry and David Luiz (who is likely to start despite a knee injury) in the aerial duels in front of goal. Ramires should participate despite his Copa America exploits.
- Of the top four teams, only Manchester United were able to come away from Stoke with three points last season, with Manchester City held in November and Arsenal beaten 3-1 by the Potters on home turf in May.
- The last meeting between the two sides ended 1-1, with Jonathan Walters (pictured right) scoring an equaliser after dribbling from the halfway line before slotting home at the near post.
- The next two teams to visit the Britannia Stadium in the Premier League are Liverpool and Manchester United.
- Despite being in Europe this season (for the first time in over 30 years), Stoke have not spent on new players this summer. Jonathan Woodgate and Matthew Upson are the only arrivals thus far after joining on free transfers.
- Stoke were only beaten five times at home last season.
- Chelsea recorded the Premier League's biggest away win last season when they thrashed Wigan 6-0 at the DW Stadium in August.
- This will be Andre Villas-Boas' first competitive game as a manager in English football and he will be looking to continue his unbeaten league run that stretches over 30 games after a stunning undefeated domestic season in charge of Porto.
- In the six league games between the two clubs since Stoke were promoted in 2008, the Blues are unbeaten, winning five games and putting 15 goals past Sunday's opponents.
- In the 74 league games between the two sides, Chelsea have won 35, Stoke 22, and there have been 17 draws.


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In Sea Monsters on Medieval and Renaissance Maps, Chet Van Duzer analyzes the most important examples of sea monsters on medieval and Renaissance maps produced in Europe. Van Duzer begins with the earliest mappaemundi on which these monsters appear in the tenth century and continues to the end of the sixteenth century and, along the way, sheds important light on the sources, influences, and methods of the cartographers who drew or painted them.
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People often say big brands have it easy because people naturally link to them and they don't have to work for their links. But those large companies have invested a large amount of resources into marketing and public relations to gain that position.
Let's explore some aspects of a newsworthy event that could give your company the edge on the competition.
One-Time or Annual
The event could range from a one-time charity auction to an annual event. The advantage of a recurring event is each year it builds upon the previous year's exposure.
Just look at the exposure Macy's gets from their annual Thanksgiving Day Parade. That's the result of more than 80 years of work. Go for an annual event to maximize the exposure.
The Cause
Find a cause that your company is passionate about. If no single cause stands out, find one that most in your company will stand behind. That will make it easier to keep the momentum going year after year.
Naturally Viral?
When deciding on the event, take into consideration how much exposure it will naturally get. You're going to have to promote it, so the less you have to convince others of its importance, the better.
Ask yourself if reporters and bloggers will be drawn into writing about the event. Will people want to share the event on social media?
If you're really bold, consider something audacious and original. This will increase the chances of it going viral and making national news.
Find highly visible people to be a part of the event. A national company should look for someone with that type of reach. In a local market? Then find a local personality.
Remember, politicians are always looking for good photo opportunities. Plus, most have their own public relations (PR) people to promote your event.
Also, consider teaming up with a local non-profit to lend credibility and exposure to your event. Once again, most already have the PR aspect in place.
Consider the logistics of the project. Does your company have the resources to pull this off every year? Is this something that can start small, and then grow each year as your business grows?
Cost is always a major factor in deciding what type of event to do. Often employee time is under budgeted for what it will take to put an event together.
Here are some ways to reduce the cost of the event:
- Use volunteers.
- Create a college internship for someone majoring in public relations or marketing.
- Team up with a public relations company.
- Team up with a local business college to turn it into a class project.
Finally, be realistic about the results the event will deliver. If you're doing this just for links, I doubt you'll be satisfied. After all, this is a lot of work.
If you're approaching it from a marketing and public relations standpoint, then you'll be happy. You'll have expanded your brand, and gained links at the same time.
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Hey guys. The album is out, and we're workin'. We're performing, doing interviews, putting out content on linkinpark.com, Facebook, iTunes Ping, and all over the internet. And while we've been busy with the live show and interviews, you guys have been doing an amazing job collecting it…and even making your own compilations and videos. Check these out:
LP Fans: Amazing AggregatorsSeptember 15, 2010
57 Comments
aravind221 on May 3, 2011 at 10:51 am
yah cook job guys keep rocking kudos 😉
shinclan on September 27, 2010 at 2:14 am
atlast!! im on!! a dream cometrue!! wow! mike's page was really awesome and cool!!
thegluelpfan on September 18, 2010 at 5:14 am
The most epic part of the upcoming performances and this show is all of you guys singing…so unique!And I love how you all switch behind different instruments…amazing!I wish you'd come around next year since I won't be able to see this year…but I'll sure be watching videos from the shows 😀
mellowdrips on September 17, 2010 at 2:58 pm
pinguninjitsu on September 17, 2010 at 8:39 am
I've been a fan for 10 years, and I will admit, I was lost on the evolution of the band at times but looking back I have really enjoyed the development the music. I have been listening to ATS on repeat since I put it on my Zune Tuesday night. With every repeat I love it even more, and I definitely feel this is the bands best album, and I look forward to what you guys will come out with next. This album is inspiring and a work of art ❤ awesome job.
Side note: I think your awesome, your art is amazing, your voice is beautiful and you rap flawlessly x) I'm definitely a fan of everything you do, as well as Linkin Park.
Linkin Park-A Thousand Suns on September 17, 2010 at 7:35 am
Hi Mike,
In Appreciation of ur new album, this is my blog, i'll be grateful if u Visit:)
izzno on September 17, 2010 at 4:46 am
dunno if this is gonna make it to Mike, but I think it would be cool to get kind of a compilation of fan-made lyrics videos. The "official" ones were awesome, and I made one for The Radiance.
Check it out!
BTw, ATS is awesome!
matthewspinalp on September 16, 2010 at 9:08 pm
Hey Mike..
Just wanted to show you, im with you guys threw thick and think and i got a tattoo on the day of the release of A thousand Suns. Just thought you should check it out..
zahralp on September 16, 2010 at 7:51 pm
My friend reviewed ATS songs . I think it's awesome
stephi40 on September 16, 2010 at 3:42 pm
Absolutely love this new album !! Its true you need to listen from the beginning to the end… Great job guys!! Looking forward to seeing you for the 3rd time in concert in the states (Sac or Bay Area.. I hope). Best wishes on world tour.
(PS.. Even my 49year old boyfriend loves this album, goes to show that the older fans appreciate your ever changing music style too… 😉 )
alex5545 on September 16, 2010 at 2:50 pm
Hey Mike come play live in New Zealand in December. You might as well since you are going to Austrailia then.
zoelkg on September 16, 2010 at 10:53 am
ho!!!!!thats great!!!i love u guys!!
lpfmfan on September 16, 2010 at 10:34 am
Hey Mike,
I went to the show, I LOVED it. I live in Texas, so I flew there. And I must say, it was worth the trip. Worth missing school. Worth spending so much money to get up there. EVERYTHING. Thanks to you and the guys, I love A Thousand Suns. I have been listening to it constantly. Love it. Can't wait for a full tour for the USA! Come to Texas so I don't have to go so far next time. xD
–Ana A.
sweetnlime on September 16, 2010 at 7:11 am
hey mike i know u guys be traveling to Chile, Argentina and Brazil(unfortunatly not to Peru *cough*)so just wanted to give u a bit of advice about the water and food. if u already know then ha! n/m ^.- first off water is diff, then in america so u guys should buy purified water so u guys won't get sick and the food especially just be careful from buying food off the streets (their good, but oil used by vender is being reused again = bad oil, bad for stomach. safe trip in October!
linkinparkforever275 on September 16, 2010 at 7:00 am
Thanks for the post mike 🙂 not mentioned the LPU? 😦
riachen on September 16, 2010 at 6:38 am
wow…great…i can´t wait to see you in berlin. you´re simply the best guys. love ya all!
TeaJazzUs on September 16, 2010 at 5:56 am
Dear Linkin Park,
I so wanna see yu guys live! I cant help but feel jealous when i see all those live shows and interviews! Those guys r sooo lucky to have met yu!
Please DO COME TO INDIA! We re the 2nd most populated country in the world! Yu have a million fans here!
DYing to see yu guys!
micosipicosi on September 16, 2010 at 5:45 am
This is so pleasant to read such words about us. Thank you. Being LPfan is something great
lpmaria on September 16, 2010 at 1:21 am
приедете в Россию обязательно приду на концерт=)
menus12 on September 15, 2010 at 11:34 pm
Yo Mike, the concert was awsome. You know, I came the day before, and was first in line. Thanks men and remember, Russia wait for Linkin Park!
exention on September 15, 2010 at 9:57 pm
Love the record, unique sound, always LP!, wish you guys came to the Dominican Republic 😦
milasouza11 on September 15, 2010 at 7:35 pm
All the songs this new Album is GREAT!!!!
you never disappoint me!
I'm waiting you here Brazil, SWU, October 11!
here we go!!
Alexandra Nofi on September 15, 2010 at 5:51 pm
You put my friend's video on your blog!!! Do you know how awesome you are, Mike-sempai?
Ron is all excited about it too, he squealed, and, I haven't seen him to an interweb squeal in a long time XD
cincybmxlpfreak on September 15, 2010 at 5:44 pm
Hey Mike! Just wanted to let you know that the new album is the talk of the University Of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV) campus. Just today, I saw a group of guys listening to the album together and pointing out different parts of it that are sick. I also heard a girl talking on the phone to her boyfriend about making plans to go after class to buy the new album. I am also getting the album today (since it's payday). Can't wait to hear it! 😀
ktacaceres on September 15, 2010 at 5:33 pm
I wish i could there but i live in Chile 😦 Mike i have to thank you all because ATS is awesome and it's my best birthday present (yes…yesterday (09.14) was my birthday).
regards from Chile!!
silversmile13 on September 15, 2010 at 4:49 pm
not the coolest audio but the concert was cool..^^
souneik on September 15, 2010 at 3:09 pm
I think I've made your blog my after meal virtual newspaper. I need to cut back on the sweets tho. Too much human interaction is bad for your health.
I have to wait til Friday and then I will listen to your sweet tunes of madness.
LucyP. on September 15, 2010 at 1:54 pm
you need see this video to make a good new album in the future…
Greetings from Galicia. Come to Spain in 2011 please!
luprunesti on September 15, 2010 at 1:14 pm
OMG, that was such a calm crowd… wait to see what it's going to be here in Argentina!!! It's going to be CRAZY!!!! hahahaha, can't wait to see you guys!!!!!! I can't sleep at nights!! hahaha.
love you all ♥
ebidelson on September 15, 2010 at 1:07 pm
hey mike , we have a polling about ATS in cloob.com(Virtual society)
congratulation ! 5star ! 3thousand VOTE (like A THOUSAND SUNS 😀 ) !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
aymen1988 on September 15, 2010 at 1:02 pm
i hope i was in NY but that will not gonna happen even after a thousand years!!!
peace from iraq!
Hathor on September 15, 2010 at 12:45 pm
…Who can even suggest that Mike is lip-syncing?? ::is shocked::
lplovei on September 15, 2010 at 12:30 pm
Shoot, Mike doesn't lip-sync he's too good for that. You guys are awesome. You played songs that are 10 years old and fans we're rapping, screaming, and singing along to every word. I woulda done the same thing. That is why we're called 'fans' we're crazy for you!
armydillo on September 15, 2010 at 11:42 am
I insist many interludes, and less songs, really are nine songs and not 15.
parth196 on September 15, 2010 at 11:01 am
lode1989, to address your points: lmfao. he definitely did not lip-sync this. he was using a vocoder and with one it's easy to make your vocals sound flawless. just because a performance sounds perfect i love how people jump to the conclusion that it was lip-synced. pretty disheartening for mike after giving an excellent performance, but i'd take it as a compliment. on the frat party DVD, it wasn't lip-synced, the performance of crawling was live, but for the DVD they edited the album version over the footage. and the first time they played what i've done, they looped the piano… your point? it's not like mike pretended to play it
madshell on September 15, 2010 at 9:49 am
LOL Mike you're the one singing the part with the girly voice in the Requiem! hahah thats so cute x3 i think im lesbian now 😛 lol jk jk
MonkeyChevalier on September 15, 2010 at 9:45 am
be proud of your sincere and loyal fans 😀
@SCHENNJ ,, you've done the very good thing 😉
evooba on September 15, 2010 at 9:35 am
I wish I could attend the NYC show but I'm not complaining. My super awesome hardcore LP fan dad is taking me to Germany and UAE from Greece just to see you guys perform! I just can't wait till next year or whenever you're gonna come here. Anyways, those sites are amazing an deserve a huge shootout for their work 😉 Congrats!!
anaaugustalp on September 15, 2010 at 9:34 am
I hope you in Brazil!!
Linkin Theorist on September 15, 2010 at 9:16 am
Shame I couldn't be in that NYC show, from the videos I get the feeling it was amazing. Just like ATS. The best word to describe it – EPIC.
lode1989 on September 15, 2010 at 9:13 am
On LPLive, they are saying you're lipsinging Mike.. Is it true? You bastard. :p LP Live says: First time LP do lip singing but I remember a Crawling video on the fret and party cake or something DVD.. that was totally not played live… but in the beginning of a band's succes or of playing music live I can udnerstand! You guys played What I've done first time without piano, it was just looped. Greetz, Lode
M Shinoda on September 15, 2010 at 7:22 pm
Good question. Regarding the robot voice of the set intro (Requiem)-I'm singing through the same vocoder effect we used on the album. It's the first time we've used this effect live. We weren't sure if it was going to work, the crowd noise might have messed it up and made some nasty noise. So we played back a track of the robot through the speakers at the same time, that way we could mute my mic if the crowd noise ruined the effect. We might do it this way a couple times before we decide to do it one way or the other (if we decide to go with pre-recorded, I wont even be on stage, we'll just play the intro without live vocals). Similar situation for "Fallout". Hope that clears it up for you guys.
linkinparktjejen on September 15, 2010 at 8:44 am
Hey Mike!
This is my copy of "A Thousand Suns". The album is awesome, LOVE IT! http://twitpic.com/2op20j
See ya in Denmark!
– Linda
╚★ⓐⓓⓔⓩ★╝ on September 15, 2010 at 8:30 am
Mike sos el mejor !!!!!!!!
advanc990 on September 15, 2010 at 8:08 am
heating your voice Mike..your voice in "Waiting For The End" not as energic as on the record…and your voice in Iridescent Verse 2 out of tone a little bit….just it XD
sagback on September 15, 2010 at 8:04 am
Mike I have A bad news about coming your new album out !! I havent buy it yet ..becz I couldnt !! It isnt here now !! ıt s coming out 16 septmber in TURKEY ..why dont you call the your management to talk about this !! maybe WE would buy lots of albums ..and you will come to tour to TURKEY !! we had already lost 2 DAY for buying it !!! C'mon ..I can buy 83 albums to make you come here 😀 … think about ..buying every day your album 😀 just kidding .. pls reply me ( I havent any credit cards for pre ordering 😀
schennj on September 15, 2010 at 8:02 am
Hey Mike, thank you so much for choosing my video to post on your blog. It was great watching you guys perform last night, it was worth every second to stay up till 5 AM and work on that. LOL THANKS ALOT MIKE!
widya rahayu on September 15, 2010 at 7:57 am
Good job guys! i didn't do that much. i was just… drawing, and painting a little. Though it doesn't mean much for LP, but at least, some LP fans noticed my works, even non-LP fans. So, keep up the good job everyone.
alex1120 on September 15, 2010 at 7:55 am
I saw you guys!! WE LOVE YOU! -ps. thank you so much for singing in this album Mike. you have a great voice, VERY deep. I'm proud of your work! compliments again guys, I'll never regret being your fan. after more than 10 years. I followed your Xero band Mike, I'm proud of you
slowlearner32 on September 15, 2010 at 7:53 am
Oh there's my footprint lol.
theyactuallymakemylifebetter on September 15, 2010 at 7:45 am
Hey Mike… I really wanted to be more present on live shows and all the stuff you've been doing… I'm saying this not just because I'm a big fan of LP and you're one of my idols, but you're lucky… I think you have the best fans in the world. We support you no matter what and you have a really good connection with us, you care about us just like with we do… I hope you'll have tons of sucess, you deserve it. I hope you come here to Portugal =)
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Julian on September 15, 2010 at 7:41 am
Cool! Was juz checking this at the LPA
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Hey mike check this video out:
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We just switched to the Spry toothpaste and I really like it.
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We have used the homeopathic toothpaste at the suggestion of a holistic dentist and liked it a lot. Right now, though, we are using Trader Joe's brand toothpaste. I also make toothpaste once in awhile. I like that a lot, but I haven't found a good way to store/use it.
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I make my own using baking soda, coconut oil, stevia, and peppermint EO. I LOVE it, I have been using it for about a month now.
Yep, I make my own too. Very similar to Bamamamaof3....
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I just saw my dentist and he told me to ditch Colgate and use plain old baking soda! Not used to hearing that kind of advice from someone in the typical modern medical-dental community!
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Couldn't agree more about the baking soda - works just as well as any commercial toothpaste (if not better), costs less, and is healthier!
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Have you read the ingredients list on Toothy Tabs from Lush?
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Women's Leadership Initiative
The mission of the ULI Women's Leadership Initiative is to raise the visibility and number of women leaders in ULI and the real estate industry.
The Women's Leadership Initiative (the "WLI") was delighted to formally launch in Charlotte at the ULI 2012 Spring Meeting. The WLI was formed late in 2010 and is now an active part of ULI's Larson Leadership Initiative.
The mission of the WLI is expressed in its four primary objectives:
- Promote the advancement of women, throughout their careers, as leaders in the real estate industry.
- Increase the number of women who serve in leadership positions in the real estate industry and in ULI.
- Increase the visibility of women leaders in the real estate industry and in ULI.
- Increase the number of women who are active ULI Full members, and support the development of young women members as leaders in ULI and in their professions.
To date, the WLI has provided programming for the Spring and Fall meetings, sponsored networking events and helped women navigate within ULI.
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I figured this might be the best place to ask, I'm looking for foam that can either be cut easily or mold poured. It also needs to have some wieght to it, but either breaks or collapsed on light impact. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Hi Krispy Kreem, welcome to the forum.
The Dap brand foam for sealing gaps can be molded and, in my experience, it crumbles easily after it sets for a while. But it does not have much weight to it.
Are you making fake Krispy Kreem doughnuts with it? LOL
need more input. what are you trying to make?
I assume you are making some kind of device to protect an object during impact??? Try using one of the spray foams meant for doors and windows. Just be sure to supply a little moisture if you are filling a large form and try to do it is layers if it is more a few inches thick.
It's to create a impact barrier on a new little trinket i'm working on (Part time inventor) the weight is somewhat impartant but not nearly as important as it is that it breaks on impact. Thanks for the responses so far, I'll take a look into them... hehe.. counterfeit Krispy Kreems.
i know of a couple things, although because i do not know what this is for, i don't think it's a good idea to say.
this could be dangerous.
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it wasn't you i was worried about......
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Suhajda, who was the only Lumberjack to advance to the singles round of 16, faced New Mexico freshman Michaela Bezdickova for a spot in the quarterfinals. The Lobo freshman won a close first set, 7-5, and took the second set, 6-2, to win the match. Suhajda and Hasegawa faced Natalie Dunn and Caroline Schnell of Denver in the third round of doubles play and dropped a tight 9-8 decision.
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My 4 year old nephew decided to draw on my new LCD TV screen. I tried wiping off with the cloth and light water. Any ideas how to remove before I make my Sister buy me another TV?
My 4 year old nephew decided to draw on my new LCD TV screen. I tried wiping off with the cloth and light water. Any ideas how to remove before I make my Sister buy me another TV?
4 yr. old cheeks rubbed in a circular motion will remove it.
use a hair dryer on low heat will make the mark come right off in about 30 seconds
bent rods are not broken
I am reading WD40 on a clean cloth...worried about using that on the screen.
Funny stuff JimboOriginally Posted by Jimbo
I agree with the hair dryer.
Very funny!!!!!Originally Posted by Jimbo
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Remove the nephew !
I have NOT tried these suggestions but found them online.
1. You may not be able to without damaging the screen.
You can't clean the display screen of your [COLOR=#3976c1! important][COLOR=#3976c1! important]LCD [COLOR=#3976c1! important]monitor[/COLOR][/COLOR][/COLOR] with glass cleaner. Screen covers on LCDs are made of plastic, which is degraded by glass cleaner. Instead, use a clean cloth barely dampened with a mixture of vinegar and water, or with a mixture of water and tiny amount of soap.
2. Anyway, since most folks who end up with crayon on their LCD monitor have this anyways, it works very well: [COLOR=#3976c1! important][COLOR=#3976c1! important]Baby [COLOR=#3976c1! important]wipes[/COLOR][/COLOR][/COLOR].
3. I use a cleaner from Kensington (http://www.kensington.com/html/1081.html) on my monitor _and_ my LCDs and it works great. It comes in a little spray bottle, and I use these neat little 3M 'electronics' microfiber cloths to buff off the spray. Works like a charm.
I'm pretty sure you can get both of them at your local Office Depot/Max.
I tried those cloths that were already pre-moistened with cleaner (don't remember the brand name), and they left a ton of streaks...I don't recommend them.
4. The official word on LCD cleaning in Apple manuals is to use a solution of diluted isopropyl alcohol, no more than a 50% solution. Usually the rubbing alcohol you buy at a drugstore that is either 90% or 98% pure but 98% is pretty hard to get (you don't need it anyway). I mix 1 part water and 1 part 90% isopropyl alcohol, which works out to... um.. something just under a 50% solution.
Be absolutely sure to use a very VERY soft cloth. I use a piece of soft flannel. Do NOT use paper towels or anything more abrasive than an old worn out cotton Tshirt. Absolutely do NOT use windex or anything with ammonia in it, it can etch the screen surface and can cause the plastic to go cloudy. You don't want that to happen!
BTW, there is a commercial cleaning solution called something like Klear-Screen, it's pretty expensive. It is merely a 50% solution of isopropyl alcohol and water. Just like I make, for a fraction of the cost.
Absecon is right about the isopropyl alcohol solution. Use either flannel or get a micro-fibre cloth. There is also a repair gel kit out there if you should damage your screen.
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Alcohol will not remove wax which is what a crayon is made from. I have been cleaning wax off surfboards for more years than I want to say. The best wax cleaner is kerosene. It will disolve wax on contact. Wd 40 also works and all surf shops stock a wax cleaner made from oranges that works half as good as kerosene. I have no idea if they will damage the screen but I doubt they will. They will however leave a oily reisdue and thats where the alcahol can be used to remove the oil.
If I were you I would need instructions for removing a size 10 shoe from the *** of a 4 year old.
I called Samsung. They recommended Monster Screen Cleaner. Bought a bottle from Best Buy for $20. Will test out tonight. At the very least my sister owes me $20...The shame of it all is that it ended the ngiht. My sister immediately packed up their stuff and left.
not worth it, it's only a TV and family is forever.
come on now, the kid is only 4, should he have "known" better, yes... but then again the kid is only 4...
it's just a tv screen, I'm sure with everyone's input on this topic the screen will come out like new...
keepin' it reel...
That's always been my fear having Sis and her kids over, especially after hearing the horror stories from her about crayon, marker, nail polish on her walls/floors.
I always do a quick "kid-proofing" before they show up, and she knows better than to bring any "drawing toys" over. I do provide the kids with sidewalk chalk though, and let them go to town on the patio. No coloring inside.
Gotta be really careful with the LCD's, but it could have been worse. Mine's a DLP, and I hear that if you try to clean the screen with any product, you're running a 50-50 chance at damaging it.
ETA - My cousin's kid once decided to "color" on his new F250 with half of a brick. Nice black and white sea scape....
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For me so far I am 18 days past surgery. Better in many ways than at first, but still so weak and sore and tire easily and so physically traumatized. Can't do exercise or much housework or go for walks.
How long till you exercised? How long till you went out in public and didn't feel awful? How long till you felt really good again- or does that even ever happen?!
Please share with me your time table of healing and hopefully give me some hope that I will feel better than I do now Ouch!
She is now 3 months and 2 weeks and I feel like myself. I have started training for a 5k in June and feel good most of the time. I still can't lift both of my legs at the same time but I haven't done any abdominal rehab either.
When I feel down about the section and aftermath, I hold my baby, close my eyes, sniff her sweet head and say, "That was the price of my crown." The price was high but I paid it in full. She is mine forever.
Not even 3 weeks out, you are doing well, momma. It takes time. Rushing yourself helps nothing. You will heal. You will feel good again. Sending you a gentle hug....
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When I feel down about the section and aftermath, I hold my baby, close my eyes, sniff her sweet head and say, "That was the price of my crown." The price was high but I paid it in full. She is mine forever.
This week at 6 months I can honestly say I feel good. I can lift things and strain myself without hurting afterwords. dtd is back to normal. I still don't allow my son to 'kick me in my insicion', but I'm not sure if even that's necessary anymore.
Texmati-- Knitter, Hindu, vegetarian, WOHM. Wife to superdad and mom to DS 24 months, and DD 8 months! .
honestly, i think i'm a freak of nature. i passed on the morphine pump both times and didnt fill the rx after discharge either. my csecs were horrible assaults on my mind, heart, and body, but TBH, it was more stressful for me to deal with leaky boobs than the discomfort of surgery.
as for range of motion, that took a long time. i still cant life both legs together or do a single sit up, and ds2 is just about 8yo.
it was nice to see your name pop up as having a little boy too!
But the incision is hurting really bad. It isn't red or seeping or infected. Just stings and itches. but I looked at it for the first time in the mirror today- shock. It looks way deeper and huger than I had hoped. It looks like two lips pressing down with a line in the middle, where as I had hoped it was just a line, not a big indentation as it is.
I really hope it gets better some day. I don't know what to expect. Sucks right now!
At two weeks or so, I always notice a serious improvement. By that time, I'm over the "hump" of being unable to do...anything much. Sometimes, it's been a little less than that, but never more.
I'd call six weeks my next sort of checkpoint, but it's been varied:
With ds1, I walked 15 blocks uphill (steep) home from my 6 week checkup. I was pretty much completely physically healed at that point. Except for some phantom pelvic pain over the next few years, for which a cause was never found, I had no more pain.
With dd2, I can't remember exactly, but I know I was hiking by the time she was two months old, for sure. However, I also had pain in my incision for about 7-8 months or so.
With ds2, I was up and about and doing my normal things at six weeks, but still couldn't take baths, because my incision wasn't closed (torn staple in the hospital). However, I never really got "back to normal" from that one, because I have fairly widespread abdominal/pelvic numbness that's never gone away. (DS2 will be five in July.)
With Aaron...I really don't remember. The first two weeks were utter hell, physically and emotionally. The subsequent few weeks were so hard emotionally that the physical side kind of faded, so I don't know exactly how fast I healed up.
DD2: I had her last June. It was, by far, my best short-term recovery of the bunch...sore and slow, but not crippled up like with the previous four. However, I've noted that my extensive numb areas are bigger now, and my "core" is non-existent. Btween my huge diastasis, and all the issues with sensation, I'm finding any kind of abdominal work (even the Tupler technique stuff) extremely difficult. I can walk, lift, probably hike (haven't gone out yet this year), etc....but yoga and ab work and things like that are way beyond me at this point.
Really, it mostly just takes time. You're still pretty early on.
Lisa, lucky mama of Kelly (3/93) , Emma (5/03) , Evan (7/05) , & Jenna (6/09)
Loving my amazing dh, James & forever missing Aaron Ambrose (11/07)
I can't tell you what your's will look like when it's fully healed up. However, I can tell you that it will look a lot better than it does now. At this point, it's still a healing incision, not a scar.
Lisa, lucky mama of Kelly (3/93) , Emma (5/03) , Evan (7/05) , & Jenna (6/09)
Loving my amazing dh, James & forever missing Aaron Ambrose (11/07)
I'm surprised the OB thinks it's strange...but I'm also not surprised, at the same time. Doctors, ime, have their own ideas about how post-op healing progresses, and if something doesn't fit their concept, they tend to dismiss it, in one way or another.
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And I am frustrated with how it is affecting my intimate relations with my dh. I kjnow it is normal to not dtd for a good while after c section but it has been almost a month and that is hard to handle- hard to handle that now I feel pain and sadness in my womb area where it used to be an area of great pleasure for me. that just sucks!
Is there a c section support thread- for people processing stuff from c sections? can I start one? Would it be in this section?
My first surgery I healed quickly and was fine, my second was much more difficult but it was following a difficult pregnancy.
It took me a good 6-8 weeks before I felt better physically. I remember going shopping with my mom around 4 weeks, thinking that I felt up to it, and by the time we'd been out a couple of hours I was sore and tired and ready to go home. I was still using Norco occasionally at 5-6 weeks. Motrin just didn't quite do it for me, esp at night. My scar looked very much like you describe, but now at 18 months it's nearly impossible to find.
Emotionally. . . I felt very betrayed by my body for a while. I went through a little post-traumatic stress thing about 2 weeks out. I made the mistake of getting online and reading about PA and it really freaked me out. The whole huge thing just sort of crashed down on me. One night we were going to go out to dinner with my mom and brother and they kept asking me where I wanted to go and I just kept crying--the mere act of deciding what I wanted for dinner or even if I wanted dinner at all just felt too big in that moment. My mom took our older two kids off for the night so that DH and I could be alone with the baby. I just allowed myself some time to grieve over the situation, and I'm so grateful that my family allowed me to do that and recognized that I needed that.
Sex was weird for me too at first. I struggled with a 'disconnected' feeling in my lower half. Not literal disconnect. . . it was more of a mental thing for me. Honestly, I'm not sure what made it better. I just kept doing it anyway, and 18 months later I'm completely back to normal in that regard.
ETA: As far as c-section support, there have been a few threads around here and ICAN has some boards. ICAN was helpful for me for a while. . . but for me it kind of came to a point where it was NOT helping me move on and move past.
Other than that, all is well.
I took a mile walk at 4 weeks pp and felt just fine. Unfortunately I've had more red blood since then so I'm trying to take it easy--not that it seems to be making a difference.
Last time, I started running again at 8 weeks and felt great.
The processing can be harder--especially when surrounded by natural birth messages. I'd been really hopeful for a VBAC with #2, and it didn't happen. I'm not looking forward to having to justify it to people who will write me off as uninformed or didn't try hard enough or whatever. (Short story: my water broke three days short of 37 weeks. We walked, did nipple stim, and after nothing but weenie contrax for 12 hours, started low-dose pitocin for the next 16 hours. By then the contrax were very strong, but when they checked me I was not dilated even a tiny bit.) I don't know why I didn't dilate and it was really disappointing given that I'd really thrown my whole self into visualizing my cervix dilating and telling myself I could do this through the hours of pitocin and felt very safe and comfortable. But, I didn't dilate at all and I'd been at it basically without sleep for 30 hours--not to mention the weeks of BH that I'd had!
So yeah, it stinks. Then I remind myself that it's water over the bridge. I did everything I could to have a healthy pregnancy and a "good" birth--and when I think about it realistically, I did. It wasn't perfect, but few things are in this world.
Hope the next few days bring a lot of improvements.
The thing that really turned things around for me was when I went to an osteopath because of my foot. In the course of treatment she mentioned that she could massage my scar. It felt sooooo good to have a healthcare provider acknowledging that my body was still suffering from the trauma of surgery instead of just dismissing me as "healing well" like the doctors did. On top of that validation the massage really loosened things up and made life more comfortable. I still get itchiness on my scar, but it doesn't pull like it used to.
A doula who married a cop & became a mama to 3 boys: G 12/22/00, my rainbow baby B 2/2/07 and L 2/10/10 my CBA2V baby, waiting for my little caboose late February 2013 & always remembering my two angels 2006 & 2012.
With my second, I didn't labor first and recovery was even easier. By day 3 I was wandering the maternity ward in my old jeans. Stairs, chairs and bed were still difficult but not unbearable. I'd say back to normal within 2 weeks.
The only scar issues I ran into were tenderness at the knot, similar to what you described. It wasn't painful...but definitely tender. I also had scarline numbness for an extended period of time. For more than a year, I felt like I had a patch of nothingness about 6 inches long and 2 inches high. It slowly came back but it took 2-ish years to go completely away. I had more issues with PPD and sciatic pain than with the scar.
Honestly, every person is unique. I have horrible pain tolerance so it isn't a toughness thing...because I am a wimp. I think I happen to have a good healing gene. Every woman in my family has similar experiences (for those with c-sections) and I think we're just lucky that way. Very, very lucky.
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I still feel aching from time to time, and my pelvic floor is basically shot. I had long back labor with a very stuck baby prior to the emergency c-section so it's hard to say what pain and discomfort is caused by what.
Emotionally, I think it's a scar that I'll always have. I did not want a c-section but my baby didn't descend correctly. I had a midwife and a doula at my side, and major determination, and I still ended up with a c-section. Some times the best laid plans...
Does your body ever feel Really good again after a c seciton? Or is it always less happy than it was before?!
My current question is regarding the incision. right now it is still an indentation and itches and burns. And I used to wear my pants and underwear right at the line where the incision is but now I can't have anything on it. WIll it always feel this way, that I can't put any clothes waistbands directly on it?
Keep in mind that I think technically you're supposed to have 8 weeks to heal after a c-sec. It's just hard to wait all that time.
And in really good news: I'm 6 weeks pp today and just went for a run. I felt pretty good, all things considered! Hopefully this is just around the corner for you.
the c section really hurt my root chakra from front to back. I still have no interest in dtd. It still hurts a lot to just hold the bbay in my lower back. Chiro said my sacrum is pinched back. So I am still not able to walk, excersise- too excessively. I can get around but I feel weak and limited. I was supposed to see the chiro 2x a week but she unexplicably took off for some emergeny.
anyway- 8 wks past and I am still in pain- mostly in my back as a direct result of the surgery. I am so ready to feel good again. My abs feel weak. rant.
8 weeks after my CS I still felt like crap, though it was hard to say how much was sleep deprivation, how much was breast infection, how much was extra weight, etc. I did have some nerve damage in my right foot which was still making it hard for me to walk.
I just remember how frustrated I felt and how much I just wanted things to get better already!!!! I hate being sick, I hate not being able to exercise, I hate feeling like crap, and I was so impatient to get better! So I can totally relate to that feeling!
Now it's 19 months after DD's birth and I am sooooooooo much better. I turned 40 in January and I can honestly say that I feel better at 40 than I did at 39!
I look back at those first few months and wish that I had been able to be more gentle with myself, to allow the healing process to take the time that it needed, and to just rest and recuperate. From this vantage point, my recovery seems like it was pretty fast. I mean, all the changes from pregnancy & a difficult labor just aren't going to disappear overnight. But those first few months I just felt like recovery was taking FOREVER....
Hang in there!!!
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Co-Director, Enteral Tube Program; Attending Physician
Attending Physician; Director, Gastroenterology Satellites; Medical Director, Waltham Infusion Unit
Attending Gastroenterologist
Director, Center for Motility and Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders; Director, Functional Abdominal Pain Program
Attending Physician, Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center
Attending Physician; Director, Home Parenteral Nutrition Program
Attending Physician, Pediatric Gastroenterology
Director, Colorectal Program, Co-Director, Colorectal and Pelvic Malformation Center, Assistant in Pediatrics
Director, Aerodigestive Center
Attending in Gastroenterology; Director of Gastroenterology, Waltham Satellite
Attending Physician; Director, Harvard Fellowship in Pediatric Gastroenterology
Attending Staff Physician
Attending Staff
Director, Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center
Attending Physician in Gastroenterology; Interim Medical Director, Adolescent Bariatric Surgery Program
Attending in Gastroenterology
Attending Physician; Clinical Director, Gastroenterology
Associate Director, The Celiac Disease Program; Attending Physician
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Party Bus Brawl
One man is behind bars after a fight broke out at 11th and Farnam Streets just before 11 pm Friday night. An off duty officer saw a large fight across the street from Diamonds and requested additional units.
One assault victim, 43 year old Randy Burns was located with a cut and swelling on his head. It is not known if the injuries required hospitalization. The suspect, 22 year old Jerry Key was booked for disorderly conduct and 3rd degree assault.
It is believed they were part of a large group on a party bus from Lincoln.


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JE 983503/50 Eyewear
As a customer of Edel-Optics, you are totally aware that eyewear can crown your style. This accessory makes you look very smart when you are out and about and convincing in the office and in your leisure time. The JE 983503 is available in the Edel-Optics online shop in other styles from JosEschenbach collections 2015 and 2016.
With no frills and state-of-the-art materials and craftsmanship, these men's glasses stand for stylish design and self-confidence. Full rim frames completely enclose the lenses within the frame. For a convinced eyeglass wearer, any other frame style is ruled out, with very few exceptions. This shape is particularly favourable for angular facial features. By narrowing downwards at the sides, the overall impression is much softer. Plastic is a very lightweight and flexible material. This ensures a long life and a high level of comfort. Anyone who likes something more extravagant will choose this shade of red. There is no possibility of ignoring this style for Men.
With the help of our digital dispensing optician, your prescription lenses can be configured according to your own requirements. Anti-reflective and cleaning coatings, antistatic and lotus effect are included as standard for plastic lenses.
Even if this JosEschenbach is presently not in stock, it is worth ordering now, because the current price can't be beaten. And because Edel-Optics is a paradise for bargain hunters, you can get this top model at an incredibly low price. What is labelled as "in the sale" at other online shops, is for us "all-day-everyday" prices.
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