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Do you think David Moyes has a complete grasp on reality? I suppose he must have — after all, the man does not appear to be a fully certified idiot. It's just that he says rather naive things sometimes.
Last week was a case in point. Moyes was asked in a press conference about a mischievous news story relating to his midfielder Tom Cleverley.
An online petition, you may recall, has been raised, calling for Cleverley to be banned from England's World Cup squad on the grounds that he's a bit average.
When a similar question had been put to the England manager, Roy Hodgson, he batted it away, saying: "It doesn't impress me… You can't expect a football coach to have any sympathy with it." Simple.
Moyes took a different line. Like Hodgson, he defended Cleverley. But unlike Hodgson, he seemed shocked that such a thing could have happened in the first place.
"I am surprised that the media would be picking something up on social media and making a big case out of it because that is wrong," he said.
When I heard that, I wondered if Moyes had actually seen the media lately. I am sure he must read the papers now and then but if he did, he would know that if anything characterises the state of journalism in the early 21st century, it is the tendency of the (old) media to 'pick something up on social media' and 'make a big case out of it'.
Social media now drives about 50 per cent of everything you read in the newspapers, including in the sport pages. Such and such puts a selfie of their a*** on Instagram, then takes it down and gets fined by the gaffer. Blah-de-blah tweets that the Football Association contain collectively as much intelligence and foresight as a 2kg bag of wholemeal flour, then takes it down and gets fined by the gaffer. Piers Morgan continues to live and communicate and for some reason no one has fined him anything.
All this stuff gets gobbled up by a hungry media, digested, repackaged and spat out as news about the real world. Moyes really ought to have got his head around that by now. But maybe he has better things to worry about.
Or maybe, despite his naivete, he has a point. I took a look this week at change.org, which is the site on which the Ban Tom Cleverley garbage was posted. It has some well-meaning sporting stuff on there: Stop Selling Off School Playing Fields, Force The Royal Mail To Give Lizzy Yarnold A Golden Postbox and Make Pole Dancing An Olympic Sport (Those are three separate petitions, although coincidentally they represent more or less my entire political belief system).
A few Cleverley/Moyes petitions on there were amusing. They include one demanding that Cleverley be made England captain, another calling for Moyes to be forced to serve out his entire six-year contract as Manchester United manager and a third asking the band One Direction to write a song about cyberbullying, which I assume was related.
However, after trawling the mass of sporting petitions for about 30 minutes, I was struck with the same sense one gets from looking at any large, open-ended social media site: a faintly depressing realisation of the stupidity, myopia and abysmal illiteracy of many internet users. For every reasonable or funny sporting petition on change.org (oppose illiberal Russian laws on homosexuality during Sochi 2014, review the purchase of Coventry City FC, provide more curling facilities in the UK), there are about 10 others calling for someone essentially inoffensive (Michael Owen, Arsene Wenger, Sam Allardyce, Daniel Agger, Howard Webb) to be sacked, or silenced, or bound up with parcel tape and thrown into the sea.
What the hell is wrong with people? I know it's boring to go on about trolls, etc, but sometimes, when you consider the dazzling possibilities of a free and open worldwide network of information exchange, and then you witness the ends to which it is turned, you can only shake your head in despair.
Which, I guess, is what Moyes and Hodgson did, in their different ways, when asked about the Cleverley petition. But I wonder if this story would have happened at all had Sir Alex Ferguson still been doing the pressers at Old Trafford. It would have been "I'm no getting intae that", with a side order of death for the unwise soul who brought it up. And rightly so.
England also need a comic-strip hero
Real Madrid midfielder Asier Illarramendi has apologised after running in front of a bull dressed as Batman at a festival in the Basque Country. Surely that's the best sports story of the year. When will English footballers stop getting in trouble for holing up in hotel rooms with chesty flopsies and start baiting wild animals while dressed as comic book characters? This is just another reason why Roy Hodgson's side lag behind the rest of the world and are destined for failure in Brazil, etc, etc, etc.
Ticket rush shows it'll be a knockout night
You have to admire Eddie Hearn's chops. Carl Froch v George Groves II is a big one, no doubt. The first fight was exciting, dramatic and stopped abruptly enough for the result to feel somewhere between unsatisfactory and downright wrong — depending on your allegiance. So the rematch is huge. And with Hearn announcing that 60,000 tickets were sold in an hour yesterday, then the stage is set for the biggest British night of boxing in years. Amen to that.
It's too easy to get shirty with LeBron
Americans are making fun of LeBron James for complaining that the uncomfortable sleeves on the latest NBA basketball shirts caused him a duff night out against the San Antonio Spurs. Easy to scoff — but may he have a point? Last week I wore a pair of jeans so tight that I kept forgetting what I was saying halfway through sentences. Neither did I score any jump shots. Although I was in the pub, the opportunity was limited. Point stands, though: the body of an athlete is a sensitive thing.
How could tennis freeze out the 'fro?
According to Andy Murray, there's no place in his sport for an out-of-control 'fro barnet of the type he used to favour. "The tennis industry doesn't like that sort of hair. They just like the standard short back and sides," he said. How tiresome. I hope this isn't true — or that some rising star of the future will come through with a mop like Andre Agassi's wig during the 1990 French Open, busting the mould and forcing the sport into a new, freer era of flowing locks.
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My iPad froze after trying to download the new update. Nothing works to unfreeze the screen. We have tried resetting the iPad. It will go back to the Apple sign on the screen even before we try to turn it back on. What can we do?
If you have tried to reset the iPad by pressing both the sleep and home button at the same time, your iPad needs to be restored.
Please let me know if that didn't work, so we can continue troubleshooting
After the update it asked me to connect to iTunes and while doing so it said it needed to restore. During the restore it said there was an error. Does this make a difference? Now it doesn't recognize the device
The instructions I have given you places the iPad into DFU mode. After a restore fails normally, I recommend placing the iPad into DFU mode and trying again
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The apple icon that was there constantly before is gone. The battery is low and it is charging so the charging symbol is showing now. It did not power off. No cable icon came on.
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Can you plug it back into itunes now and try pressing the sleep and home button again. Try holding them down longer than normal. Your iPad seems to be a little stubborn today
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Fixed a Side Effect from Injection from Another Surgeon. Southfield, MI
I had a nodule that formed unader my left eye by the injection Voluma which was done by another surgeon. I decided to go to a specialist and found Doctor Gladstone. I can not say enough good thingame. He was down. To earth and understandung. Today the nodule is gone. I am going back to Doctor Gladstone from now on!!!! READ MORE
DEFORMED and DISAPPOINTED voluma, Berkley, MI
May 12,2001491 for slightly noticeable dark circles. RESULTS: black eyes, worse then before, have to wear make up ALL THE TIME!!!!! I wish I could just wake up from this nightmare!!! PERFORMED: By a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon with 4.5 out of 5 star reviews!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! HELP!!!!! Trying to go about this the legal avenue since its ruined my confidence and burnt a hole in my... READ MORE
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Eyes worse 3 weeks after voluma injections (photos)
I had voluma injected 3 weeks ago for dark undereye circles. I was given a bleaching cream a week later. Right away I had a black eye. 3 weeks later my eyes look older and... READ MORE
I look like LURCH after Voluma. I've been back to the surgeon who gave me bleaching cream. I will travel to fix results. (Photo)
5/12/14 VOLUMA was injected for under eye darkness. I was told if it did not work i would look the same. I look like LURCH from the Adams Family. I have been back to the... READ MORE
Should I try laser to remove the darkness? (Photo)
5/22 Voluma was injected to lessen dark circles. Had severe bruising. Should I try IDOL or Q Switched laser to remove the pigmentation thst was left. It has been 5 months and... READ MORE
What is this pea sized lump five months after Voluma? (photo)
5 months ago I had voluma injected in my cheer throughs to lessen darkness under my eyes. it was a disaster. Now after 5 months underneath my left eye is a lump the size of a... READ MORE
1 year after Voluma disaster and still Lurch lines. Is there anything I can do to get rid of them? Laser? Fat transfer? (Photo)
Year ago a surgeon injected voluma in my tear throughs. I had two black eyes after for weeks. later Hawk very hard lump developed and lodged on my cheekbone. I had it dissolved... READ MORE
What can I do to remove the darkness and hollowness caused by voluma injections under my eyes?
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Thanjks PhilaSkeptic. As of tonight the staining is a lot better, but still present. The only thing I wonder is if it will ever be truly gone. So far I think it is at least almost normal on my right eye. But the left is still dark... READ COMMENT
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Thank you. I'm 6 Days Inn in just on my left top lip it hurts a bit. I still have Darkness under my eyes but the filler seems to have stopped the Hallowing out thank goodness. READ COMMENT
I had a ocluloplastic surgeon look and put a little restalyn in the hollowed areas of both eyes on Friday. It is Sunday night and it looks a bit better. So I said the darkness from my procedure of Voluma by Doctor Bruce Chau would be... READ COMMENT


text: Overview of CancerWhat is cancer?It is the nature of cells to divide and increase their number in a process called mitosis. Normal cells divide to replace those lost, or to repair injuries only, then stop dividing.Cancer is an abnormal, continuous multiplying of cells. The cells divide uncontrollably and may grow into adjacent tissue or spread to distant parts of the body. The mass of cancer cells eventually become large enough to make lumps, masses, or tumors that can be detected. However, not all tumors are cancer. Tumors can be benign or malignant:Benign tumorsAre not cancerCan usually be removedDo not come back in most casesDo not spread to other parts of the body, and the cells do not invade other tissuesAre rarely a threat to lifeMalignant tumorsAre cancer and may be a threat to lifeCan invade and damage nearby tissues and organsMetastasize. Cancer cells break away from a malignant tumor and enter the bloodstream or lymphatic system to form secondary tumors in other parts of the body.What are the general categories of cancers?There are several general categories of cancer, with carcinomas and, more specifically, adenocarcinomas being the most common:Carcinomas. Cancers that happen in epithelial surfaces; the cells that form the outer surface of the body to line or cover the body's cavities, tubes, and passageways.Adenocarcinomas. Cancers that form on a glandular surface, such as the lung, breast, prostate, ovary, or kidney. Adenocarcinomas are considered a subtype (specific type) of carcinomas.Sarcomas. Cancers that happen in supporting structures, such as bone, muscle, cartilage, fat, or fibrous tissue.Leukemias. Cancers that happen in blood cell elements, such as bone marrow.Lymphomas. Cancers that are found in cells of the immune system.Brain cancers, nerve cancers, melanomas, and certain testicular and ovarian cancers do not fall into a general category.What are primary cancers?Cancers begin in a single cell, and that cell is the site of the primary cancer. The cancer is named for the primary site of origin, such as skin, colon, or breast. For example:When cancer that started in the colon is found in the liver, it is called colon cancer that has metastasized to the liver, not liver cancer.Lung cancers are those that started from a lung cell. If it spreads to the brain, it is still lung cancer, not brain cancer.When cancer spreads to the regional lymph nodes, those nodes are said to contain metastatic cancer. (Cancers that start in the lymph cells of a node are called lymphomas.)What are metastatic cancers?Cancer can spread from where it started to other parts of the body.Spreading may happen by direct extension or invasion into nearby tissues.Systemic spread throughout the body may happen by way of the cancer cell getting into and travelling through the:Blood system. Arteries and veins take blood to and from all areas of the body.Lymphatic system. A network of lymphatic vessels in all areas of the body that drain and filter infectious agents.Cerebrospinal fluid. A clear fluid that surrounds and protects the brain and spine. When cancer spreads to another part of the body, it is called metastatic cancer. Health Encyclopedia A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Search Health Library


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First, a brief culture lesson: "bach," a New Zealand colloquialism, describes a small getaway home iconic to the emergence of New Zealand's beach holiday culture. Shoal Bay Bach, designed by Parsonson Architects, embodies the simple pleasures and glories of relaxation and comfort. The bach is composed of two pavilions that are respectively offset along their length and connected through an... Read full article »


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Down syndrome proves to be uplifting experience Family rejoices in disabled son story by Shelly Lawler • photos by Val Mazzenga
Stacy Graves was thrilled in November 2000 when she heard she was pregnant for the second time. When the ultrasound showed twins, she was overjoyed. She and her husband, Corey, had recently moved to Hoffman Estates. They were making new friends and building the family of their dreams.
At Christmas, their 10-month-old daughter Kylie handed each set of grandparents a copy of the ultrasound in a card Stacy had made: "I'm going to be a big sister and look it's two—a boy and a girl!"
The families celebrated and pledged their support. Little did Stacy and Corey know how much they would need it.
When she was 27 weeks pregnant, Stacy went into labor and was airlifted to Rockford Hospital. There, high-risk specialist Dr. Erik Smith told the expectant parents an amniocentesis showed their daughter would be healthy, but their son would be born with Down syndrome.
Instantly, Stacy and Corey joined some 300,000 American parents with a Down syndrome child. In the two years since the twins, Braden and Emily, were born, the Graves have been on a sometimes painful, sometimes joyous journey of discovery.
"When Dr. Smith first told us that our son had Down syndrome, we were in shock," says Stacy. "I was 27 years old, and thought I was too young to have a Down child. As a teacher, I had worked with special needs kids and was aware of range of abilities, but Corey had no prior experience. We cried for two days and then came to the conclusion: This is what was meant to be, we are going to deal with it."
Down syndrome is a chromosomal disorder that occurs at conception. It results when there is an extra copy of the 21st chromosome, trisomy 21. While the chance of a woman having a baby with Down syndrome increases significantly with age, approximately one baby in every 800 to 1,000 has Down syndrome, says Jennifer Schell Podoll of the National Down Syndrome Society in Washington D.C.
"Children born with Down syndrome have intellectual and physical delays and are at greater risk for certain medical conditions," says Podoll. Because there is a broad range and variation of cognitive delays, there is a broad range of what kids with Down syndrome can or cannot do. The Graves won't know where Braden falls on that continuum until he turns 3 and can be evaluated by a team of therapists. While there are an array of services that can help him developmentally, there is no cure.
"While I was in the hospital, one of the nurses gave me a poem called 'Welcome to Holland,'" Stacy remembers. "It's all about how you planned a trip to Italy, dreamed of all the places you would visit, packed accordingly and then just before touchdown, the pilot says: 'Welcome to Holland.' Somehow your direction completely changed and instead of being where you imagined. . . You are in Holland. It's not what you expected, but you discover how beautiful life can be. . . in Holland. That is how we are finding life with Braden and with Down syndrome."
Before he turned 1, Braden underwent four major operations. The first, to correct a condition in which the stomach is not connected to the intestine, occurred when he was just 3 days old. At 5 weeks, doctors inserted a feeding tube into his stomach. Two weeks later, his stomach filled with air and he needed emergency surgery to release the pressure. At 9 months, he had open heart surgery, and at 1 year he had corrective hearing surgery.
The ups and downs "As a parent of a Down syndrome child, I don't look too far ahead; I just take it one day at a time," Stacy says. "I can't live my life in fear of what may happen. I want to live each day to the fullest." At the same time, she is keenly aware of the medical risks facing Braden. In his annual checkup, he is tested for leukemia and hypothyroidism. Every two months, he sees an ear, nose and throat specialist to check his hearing. He is more susceptible to infection and when he does get sick, takes longer to heal.
Stacy and Corey have support from their families, and even more help from "UPS for DownS," [United Parent Support for Down syndrome] a Northwest suburban support group providing information on Down syndrome. Stacy is donations coordinator.
"We have to deal with some very hard issues," says Stacy. "There is so much to learn."
There also is time to celebrate. Just before Braden and Emily turned 2, Braden walked for the first time. "Corey and I were in the dining room on our knees yelling 'you can do it!,'" Stacy says. "Emily and Kylie were jumping up and down chanting 'yes you can!' He took 15 steps, and I couldn't wait to tell people," says Stacy, her voice soft, strong and filled with maternal pride. "Especially my UPS for DownS group. I wanted other mothers to know that there is always hope. We aren't just living some bleak story."
She pauses for a beat, adjusting her thoughts. "The challenges Corey and I have faced with Braden have, at times, been overwhelming. But in the end, have made our marriage stronger and have made us re-evaluate what is important."
Stacy and Corey both grew up in northeast Kansas, in small towns just five miles apart. Though they had many friends in common, their paths didn't cross until she was 23 and he was 25. She had just graduated from University of Kansas with an education degree. He was living in Silicon Valley working for Texas Instruments. They met at a wedding back home in Kansas. He asked her to dance and a year later, he proposed.
Says Stacy, "Braden has taught me to see the world differently. I have learned to stop and celebrate each and every victory. Our milestones may be different, but we still have them and we need to celebrate."
Stacy has also created a neighborhood network of support. Linda and Rick Saviano, her next-door neighbors, and Linda's mother, Fran, have opened their hearts and home, and become extended family. Linda watches Kylie and Emily twice a week when Stacy takes Braden to therapy. "Stacy and Corey are amazing parents," says Linda. "They are determined to do all they can for their children and we are grateful to be part of their life."
Today at 2, Braden is walking with more stability. He is learning sign language and can sign 14 words.
"The greatest challenge I face now, like most moms, is to make sure each one of my kids is getting what they need," says Stacy.
Each week, she takes Emily and Kylie to play groups and park district classes where they can can play with kids their own age. She also is careful to make "alone time" with both girls.
"To Emily and Kylie, Braden is just their brother. They sense he needs a little extra help and they are very encouraging. He has affected them like he has affected me; we all have more patience and understanding."
When he turns 3, the team of therapists will evaluate Braden to determine his placement for preschool in the public school system. Children with Down syndrome have been included in regular academic classrooms in schools across the country. Some kids are integrated in specific courses, while others are included in regular classrooms for all subjects. "Our goal for Braden is full inclusion," says Stacy.
This morning Braden sits in the corner of the living room playing with his toys. Each time he fills the basket, Emily dumps it out on the floor. Both are laughing. Emily yells "Out!" while Braden signs words with increasing energy. Kylie is showing her mom the artwork she made at Linda's. "This is my family!" says Kylie. "Braden, Emily, Me, Daddy. . ." The largest figure is in the middle, surrounded by smiling faces and intertwined hands. "And that's you Mommy!" Kylie hands the paper to Stacy, then runs to join her brother and sister in play.
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INTPs often tend to fall for INFJs, particularly in a heterosexual relationship where the male is INTP and the female is INFJ. Since I am in this one, I can give my theory on why these types fall for each other:
Why INFJs Fall for INTPs:
1. INTPs are honest. In fact, they may be the most straight-forward and truthful of the types...to the point that their precision with the truth can seem pedantic to others, and even socially awkward when they are attempting to see social rituals through their objective lense. Still, INFJs really love this quality, and often come to rely on the INTP's sense of honesty and truth once they learn to trust the INTP.
One of the potential pitfalls of the relationship never getting off the ground is the INFJ's tendency to think they can see the motivation behind everyone's statements and actions...but an INTP often has no alternative motivation then stating what they honestly perceive to be the case. I've had INFJs and ENFJs that have gotten on my nerves by constantly questioning my objectivity because they think they can "read me" and see alternative motives when there are none there.
Much later in the relationship, when the INFJ has learned the INTP very well, this can become a huge boon though...as the few cases that the INTP has alternative motives, the INFJ can sniff that out and bring it to light, potentially resulting in enormous amounts of growth for the INTP as they purge themselves of prejudices and become even more objective (which is very healthy for INTPs).
2. INTPs make fantastic and often genius connections that impress the INFJ, and even lead her to growth for herself. While our INTJ counterparts ask the question "Does it work?" our ENTP counterparts ask, "How could it potentially be?" and ENTJs ask, "How can it be best put to use?" we INTPs ask a more fundamental and base question: "Is this true?" We ask others to tell us what it IS, not what it could be, what they think about it, how it is used, etc...just what it is.
This unique persective contributes a lot to our obsession with logical correctness and truth, and hence the attraction from #1, but it also answers vital questions an INFJ is likely to never consider, as the questions they tend to ask, such as, "Is this good for others?" and "Do people have a right to do this?" often skip over more basic questions that are answered by the INTP. Going "back" to review these questions, which is what the INTP brings to the INFJ, will often cause the INFJ to view things in a new, more precise perspective, causing much personal growth.
3. This is related to 1, but bears mentioning separately. There is very often a constant miscommunication between the types (where the INTP is being logical in explaining his theories, thinking the INFJ is very interested, while the INFJ thinks the INTP is expressing his feelings...being open and honest about the subject) that is actually beneficial to producing attraction. If there isn't a huge gap in intelligence between the types, this can be a great thing, as the INFJ can understand the theories the INTP is communicating and contribute to the conversation, even helping modify and produce new explanations for things...it makes for great conversation.
4. INTPs like sex. INFJs like sex.
Why INTPs Fall for INFJs:
1. Mystery. We INTPs love logic, mathematics, language, and anything that requires theories and explanations to learn, but we perhaps are more intrigued by those things we have extreme difficulty explaining. INFJs often have a certain "psychic" quality to them that can be extremely intriguing. They almost seem to read the thoughts of others at times. Later in the relationship, after the INFJ has learned the habits of the INTP, this quality is very beneficial, as the INFJ can "call out" the INTP on things they aren't as objective as they tend to be.
2. The INFJ mindset ("Is this good for people?" "Do people have a right to do this?") can provoke an INTP into interest in such fields as psychology, philosophy (especially ethics), sociology, and the like. INFJs, if anything, are INSPIRING to an INTP, as they provide such a different way of looking at things that the INTP is inspired to learn and make theories on subjects the INTP may not have even considered at all important before.
3. INFJs like sex. INTPs like sex.
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After a quiet holiday away from PC viruses, users returning to work Wednesday were warned by antivirus vendor Symantec Corp. about the slowly spreading Maldal.D worm.
The worm, also known by its subject line, "ZaCker," has the ability to delete data, including system files and antivirus files that haven't been updated to detect it, according to Symantec. The worm spreads by mailing itself to users through Microsoft Corp.'s Outlook e-mail program, according to information on Symantec's Web site. Symantec discovered the worm on Dec. 29.
The content of messages that carry the worm ranges from "If you have an elegant taste" to "For everybody wants to marry a woman that he doesn't love!" Symantec said. Once executed, the worm then deletes various files with suffixes including .INI, .EXE and .JPG.
Symantec has rated the damage potential of the virus as medium, while competing antivirus vendor McAfee.com Corp. has rated it as low risk.
"We have not seen enough (instances of the virus) to upgrade it to medium risk," said April Goostree, virus research manager for McAfee.com.
Several worms that attack antivirus software have appeared in recent months, so McAfee.com suggests customers use a firewall in combination with antivirus software, Goostree said.
Another way to prevent the spread of the worm would be for customers to stop using Outlook, Goostree said. "It's using Outlook and (Outlook) Express to propagate," she said. "It doesn't have the ability to send itself."
Moreover, although using other e-mail applications, such as IBM Corp.'s Lotus Notes or Qualcomm Inc.'s Eudora, would not spread the worm to others, few see straying from Microsoft as an option.
"It's not that practical to people," Goostree said. "Everybody wants to use the same platform."


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Flexible endoscope (right), with 5-mm trocar positioned on the left side of the incision.
Incision on postoperative day 0 (A) and 3 months after operation (B).
Binenbaum SJ, Teixeira JA, Forrester GJ, Harvey EJ, Afthinos J, Kim GJ, Koshy N, McGinty J, Belsley SJ, Todd GJ. Single-Incision Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Using a Flexible Endoscope. Arch Surg. 2009;144(8):734-738. doi:10.1001/archsurg.2009.129
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To describe our experience with a single-incision laparoscopic cholecystectomy (SILC) performed using a flexible endoscope as the means of visualization and surgical dissection. The use of flexible endoscopy in intra-abdominal surgery has never been described.
Prospective observational case series.
Eleven patients with symptomatic cholelithiasis were selected based on age, clinical presentation, body habitus, and history of previous abdominal surgery. Patients with acute or chronic cholecystitis were excluded.
All procedures were completed laparoscopically via the single umbilical incision without the need to convert to an open operation and without introduction of any additional laparoscopic instruments or trocars. The mean operative time was 149.5 minutes (range, 99-240 minutes). The mean length of hospital stay was 0.36 days. There were no associated intraoperative or postoperative complications.
In our experience, SILC performed with a flexible endoscope is feasible and safe. Further studies are needed to determine its advantages in reference to postoperative pain and complication rate in juxtaposition with the current standard laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) became the criterion standard in the treatment of symptomatic cholelithiasis1,2 because it was associated with decreased postoperative pain, shorter length of hospital stay, fast return to physical activity and work, and overall greater patient satisfaction.1- 3 Its success and popularity among surgeons was also largely attributed to the decreased incidence of wound infections, incisional hernias, and pulmonary complications.4- 6 Despite these advantages, LC has its shortcomings. Significant complications associated with LC such as biliary tract injuries and a variety of trocar-related injuries have been described.7- 18 Whether reducing the number of trocars used during LC results in a decreased number of complications remains to be determined.
The technique of single-incision LC (SILC) has been previously described by other authors.19- 21 However, the techniques they applied used the standard laparoscopic instruments and laparoscopes. Those procedures were technically challenging and failed to gain widespread acceptance. In addition, Marescaux and colleagues22 have reported on transvaginal natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (NOTES) cholecystectomy, and several NOTES trials have begun. Although natural orifice surgery is less invasive and may result in less postoperative pain, thus far all reported cases have required some form of transabdominal laparoscopic assistance. Use of NOTES cholecystectomy has great potential, but its safety and efficacy has yet to be determined. To date however, no one has described a single-incision transumbilical cholecystectomy using a flexible endoscope as the means for visualization and surgical dissection.
We describe our experience with a SILC performed using a flexible endoscope as the means for visualization and surgical dissection. The use of flexible endoscopy in intra-abdominal surgery has never been described.
Prior to proceeding with SILC in humans, we underwent extensive training in the animal laboratory. Our first SILC operation on a human was performed in August 2007. Between then and February 2008, a total of 11 patients have undergone SILC under institutional review board–approved protocol 07-142. Patients were carefully selected based on subjective criteria such as age, clinical presentation, body habitus, and history of previous abdominal surgery. Patients with acute or chronic cholecystitis were excluded from this study. Since the beginning, the SILC technique has undergone a series of modifications. Certain aspects of the procedure remained constant throughout, while others were altered as we learned from our experience. We will attempt to describe each of these changes as they were introduced to give a sense of the evolution of the procedure.
After the administration of local anesthesia, a small (approximately 15-mm) skin incision is made in the infraumbilical region. The peritoneal cavity is entered using a 12-mm optical viewing trocar placed to the right of the umbilical stalk. The flexible endoscope is inserted through the 12-mm port, which is then retracted from the abdominal wall. A 5-mm trocar is then inserted through the same incision to the left of the umbilical stalk. Pneumoperitoneum is maintained through the 5-mm port. The surgeon performs the dissection by manipulating the control dials on the endoscope, and the first assistant maintains the position of the endoscope while retracting the gallbladder by grasping its fundus through the 5-mm port. A second assistant stands on the opposite side of the table and controls the flexible endoscopic instruments.
In our initial 3 cases, we used a right-angled operative laparoscope. Either electrocautery (hook or spatula) or the harmonic scalpel was used to dissect the gallbladder in a retrograde fashion from the liver bed. To expose the triangle of Calot, the gall bladder was retracted cephalad with a 2-0 nylon transabdominal suture introduced on a straight Keith needle. The suture was placed subcostally in the right upper quadrant.
In the remaining 9 cases, a flexible endoscope was used as a means of visualization and dissection. In these patients, dissection of the cystic duct and artery was performed bluntly using an endoscopic rat-toothed forceps and biopsy forceps. The cystic duct was ligated with standard laparoscopic endoclips (5-mm), and the cystic artery was ligated and divided with either endoclips or a Harmonic scalpel. As the last step, the gallbladder was removed through the umbilicus in an EndoCatch bag (Covidien, Mansfield, Massachusetts) and the fascia was closed with interrupted 0 Vicryl sutures (Ethicon Inc, Somerville, New Jersey).
During the initial 3 cases, we encountered several technical challenges. The rigid operative laparoscope narrowed our field of view and greatly restricted our range of motion. To overcome these challenges we performed all of the subsequent operations with either a single- or double-channel flexible endoscope (KARL STORZ GmbH & Co KG, Tuttlingen, Germany and Olympus America, Inc, Center Valley, Pennsylvania). The introduction of a flexible endoscope led to a number of other modifications to our technique and added new instruments:
Hydro-dissection with subserosal saline injection
Partial dissection of the gall bladder dome from the liver edge
Flexible endoscopic tools
Flexible high-dexterity laparoscopic instruments (Novare Surgical Systems, Cupertino, California)
We used an endoscopic needle to inject saline medially and laterally between the gall bladder and the liver bed, similar to the endoscopic mucosal resection technique. Hydrostatic saline pressure partially separated the gall bladder surface from the liver, allowing access to a wide target area for dissection.
To overcome the challenges of liver retraction, the technique of retrograde gall bladder dissection was modified. The dome of the gall bladder was only partially freed from its attachments to the liver to allow retraction and expose the hilar structures without having to lift the liver. Thereafter, following the ligation and division of the hilar structures, the remainder of the liver bed dissection proceeded in an antegrade fashion.
Instead of the standard laparoscopic instruments, the last 4 procedures were performed with the flexible laparoscopic instruments introduced through a 5-mm port. This greatly facilitated our dissection by providing a greater degree of freedom.
Most of our patients were female (11:1), with an average age of 33 years (range, 19-55 years). All had the symptoms and signs consistent with biliary colic and had undergone an ultrasonographic confirmation of cholelithiasis. Patients with any clinical or radiological evidence of acute or chronic cholecystitis were excluded from this study. The SILC procedure was performed on an elective basis on all the patients, except for the 2 patients who were admitted to the hospital by the emergency department for biliary colic. They were operated on within 24 hours of admission.
All procedures were completed laparoscopically via the single umbilical incision without the need to convert to an open operation and without introduction of any additional laparoscopic instruments or trocars. The mean operative time was 149.5 minutes (range, 99-240 minutes). Seven patients (64%) went home on the day of surgery. Four patients were admitted to the hospital. Two patients were admitted overnight, as their procedures ended late in the evening. They were discharged in the morning on their postoperative day 1. The other 2 patients were admitted by the emergency department in the evening prior to surgery. The mean length of hospital stay was 0.36 days. There were no associated intraoperative or postoperative complications.
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy has become the criterion standard for the treatment of symptomatic gallstone disease.1,2 The advantages of LC, such as decreased postoperative pain, shorter length of hospital stay, faster return to normal physical activity, and lower incidence of wound infections and incisional hernias make this a more desirable procedure.1- 6 In addition, according to Zacks et al,7 the mortality rate associated with LC is significantly less than that of the open procedure. On the other hand, there are also many articles in the surgical literature emphasizing the significance of trocar-related complications during LC that can result in severe morbidity and higher mortality.11,12,14- 18 However, with increased experience in performing LC and improvement in technique, the incidence of complications has substantially decreased. Nevertheless, investigators continue to pursue the development of less invasive techniques such as 2-port cholecystectomy and transvaginal or transgastric NOTES cholecystectomy, which require fewer and smaller-caliber trocars.23- 25
Studies of LC performed with fewer ports than the traditional four-port technique for the removal of the gallbladder first appeared in the literature approximately 10 years ago.19- 21,26 Navarra et al19 described a small series of patients who had LC using only 2 trocars introduced through an umbilical incision. They gained exposure with 3 transabdominal sutures that were passed through the gallbladder to assist with exposure. We used a similar technique with only 1 suture. Piskun et al20 and, most recently, Cuesta et al21 devised a modified technique of LC using 2 transumbilical trocars in an attempt to reduce operative trauma and improve cosmetic results. Unfortunately, these advantages were difficult to reproduce because of instrument limitations, decreased range of motion, and longer operative times. As a result they have not been widely accepted nor included in the scope of the current surgical practice.
The development of NOTES may one day lead to painless surgery without abdominal incisions and minimal surgical trauma. Although several human NOTES trials have begun, to date no NOTES cholecystectomy series has been reported. Reddy and Rao27 first described their transgastric appendectomy experience in 2004. Since then, Marescaux and colleagues22 described transvaginal cholecystectomy in 2007. It was performed through a small incision in the posterior vaginal cul-de-sac with a double-channel flexible gastroscope and a 2-mm transabdominal needle port. However, before the potential advantages of natural orifice surgery can be appreciated, several obstacles must first be overcome such as limitations of endoscopic instruments, lack of triangulation, and unsafe gastrotomy closure. Flexible endoscopes and instruments were not designed for intra-abdominal surgery. Current limitations include the lack of precise translation of force to accomplish basic surgical tasks such as traction–counter-traction. Furthermore, the design of a flexible endoscope does not allow for triangulation and provides an unstable platform for surgical activity. Lastly, as there is no method yet developed to accurately monitor the insufflating pressures, every NOTES procedure requires percutaneous transabdominal assistance in the form of additional laparoscopic ports. Therefore, clinical advantages of NOTES are difficult to demonstrate vis-à-vis single port/incision approach. Thus, the benefits of NOTES cholecystectomy must be further evaluated within the confines of institutional review board protocols.
Single-incision LC is a hybrid procedure similar to NOTES cholecystectomy in that it uses a flexible endoscope and 5-mm transabdominal port (Figure 1). Unlike NOTES, however, there is no operative trauma to the hollow viscus, as sustained during the transluminal method of access, eliminating the need for closure. On the other hand, SILC is similar to LC in that we used analogous methods to ligate and divide the cystic duct and artery. In our experience, SILC resulted in reduced pain and an excellent cosmetic result. In our series we did not objectively compare the decrease in postoperative pain vs traditional LC, as this was a safety and feasibility study only. The reduction of postoperative pain is a subjective observation, and whether reducing the number of trocars results in decreased postoperative pain or has any clinical significance remains to be determined. However, our observations indicate that there appears to be a decrease in pain in the immediate postoperative period. Cosmetically, SILC required only a single 15-mm incision that was barely visible within the umbilicus (Figure 2). Although the skin incision is 15 mm in length, the fascial incision is much smaller. Fascia needs a snug fit around the flexible endoscope to prevent an air leak during the procedure. Such an incision should not increase the risk of an incisional hernia.
In this small series, there were no intraoperative or postoperative complications. However, as the volume and the number of surgeons performing SILC procedure increases, potential new complications may arise. Therefore, the safety of SILC cholecystectomy is not yet able to be established. During SILC, the instruments and the 5-mm port pass through the same incision and are always in the direct field of vision, thereby decreasing the risk of iatrogenic injury.
Our approach to LC using a single umbilical incision and a flexible endoscope has not been described in surgical literature to date. Our technique underwent a series of evolutionary changes as our experience grew. At first we used a right-angled rigid operative laparoscope that was inserted through the same umbilical incision as the 5-mm trocar. Cuesta et al21 used a similar technique using a 5-mm rigid 30° laparoscope. The rigidity of the instruments, however, did not allow triangulation and limited our field of view. Unidirectional movement of the instruments also limited transabdominal organ manipulation and traction–counter traction maneuvers. Working with the flexible endoscope proved to have several advantages over the rigid scope. The flexible endoscope was ergonomically easier to maneuver and provided excellent image quality. Also, the flexibility of the endoscope increased the degree of freedom of movement during the dissection. Another surprising advantage was that the endoscope did not have to be removed from the abdominal cavity to clean the lens. Although introduction of the flexible endoscope had its benefits, it also presented certain disadvantages, such as an unstable surgical platform that required multiple operators manipulating the endoscope and controlling the wheels in conjunction with endoscopic instruments. Triangulation was still very limited, but it was improved between the 5-mm laparoscopic instruments and the biopsy channels. To further enhance triangulation and exposure of the structures, we began to use the high-dexterity flexible laparoscopic instruments. This allowed additional freedom of movement during the dissection and enabled better tissue manipulation, which was not possible with rigid laparoscopic instruments. Another important consideration is that the flexible endoscopes were not designed for use in the sterile environment of the operating room. There is no reliable method that assures effective sterilization. Current devices such as Steris system 1, steam, plasma gas, and ethylene oxide autoclaves operate at higher than 50°C, which could damage the endoscopes. Handling of the endoscope on the operating field is also somewhat cumbersome. The cable connecting the endoscope to the video processor and a light source is short, rendering it ergonomically difficult. Flushing the scope with sterile water that comes from an unsterile irrigation container creates breaks in sterility.
Our operative times were longer than historic cohorts in literature. This may be attributed to a steep learning curve. However, our operative times have consistently decreased as our experience increased.
One of the benefits of performing SILC is that it provides the opportunity to develop the skills needed for NOTES. The ability to perform SILC allows us to participate in NOTES research and help develop new operative methods and techniques in using flexible endoscopic instruments in the intraabdominal environment. Although NOTES cholecystectomy has great potential, it still has significant barriers to safety related to closure of the stomach, vagina, colon, and other potential access sites. The question that needs to be addressed is whether SILC is a competitive or complementary procedure to NOTES cholecystectomy.
As long as SILC is performed with rigid laparoscopic instruments, it will be challenged by the outcomes of standard LC. However, with the introduction of flexible endoscopic instrumentation, SILC may assume a complementary role as an alternative procedure to NOTES until the safety of NOTES is firmly established. In our view, SILC is a less invasive form of LC and may serve as a transition between laparoscopy and natural orifice surgery.
In our experience, SILC performed with the flexible endoscope is feasible and safe. Further studies are needed to determine its advantages in reference to postoperative pain and complication rate in juxtaposition with the current standard LC. Flexible endoscopy can be a safe and effective tool in performing laparoscopic abdominal procedures. However, the use of this technique warrants further investigation.
Correspondence: Julio A. Teixeira, MD, 1090 Amsterdam Ave, Side 10A, New York, NY 10025 (email@example.com).
Submitted for Publication: April 3, 2008; final revision received May 30, 2008; accepted June 2, 2008.
Author Contributions:Study concept and design: Teixeira, Forrester, Harvey, and Koshy. Acquisition of data: Binenbaum, Teixeira, Forrester, Harvey, Afthinos, Kim, Koshy, McGinty, Belsley, and Todd. Analysis and interpretation of data: Binenbaum, Teixeira, Forrester, Harvey, and Koshy. Drafting of the manuscript: Binenbaum, Teixeira, Forrester, Harvey, Afthinos, Koshy, and Belsley. Critical revision of the manuscript for important intellectual content: Binenbaum, Teixeira, Harvey, Kim, McGinty, and Todd. Statistical analysis: Harvey. Administrative, technical, and material support: Binenbaum, Forrester, Harvey, Afthinos, and Belsley. Study supervision: Teixeira, Harvey, and Koshy.
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The Fratton Park club - £138million in debt - are preparing for life in the Coca-Cola Championship and hope to come out of administration, which saw them docked nine points by the Premier League, for the start of the new campaign.
Administrator Andrew Andronikou yesterday revealed the club hoped to retain some of their first-team squad to give Pompey a "firm base" on which to build.
While it remains to be seen whether manager Avram Grant, who is a target for West Ham, will be in charge next season, the south coast club hope today's news we provide a positive start going forwards.
James will turn 40 in the summer, and has yet to confirm his plans for after the World Cup.
Hreidarsson, 35, missed the end of the season and the FA Cup final at Wembley with an Achilles injury.
Rocha, the 31-year-old former Portugal international, and Kanu, 33, are seen as key to giving Pompey some much-needed experience next season.
Promising youngsters Lenny Sowah, Joel Ward and Marlon Pack will also be retained.
However, many of the on-loan players - like Jamie O'Hara and Aruna Dindane, a target for Bolton - will return to their parent clubs.
Anthony Vanden Borre, though, could come back if a deal can be agreed with Genoa.
Veteran defender Steve Finnan is among those released.
A statement on the club's official website, www.portsmouthfc.co.uk, read: "Preparations for Pompey's 2010/11 season are already under way, as the football club looks to build a strong squad capable of challenging for the Championship title.
"The football club can confirm it has offered new contracts to influential first-team FA Cup heroes David James, Kanu, Hermann Hreidarsson and Ricardo Rocha.
"It's hoped the popular quartet will bring a wealth of experience and strength to the Blues' side as they seek to return to the Premier League at the first time of asking.
"A number of Pompey's rising stars have also been approached with new deals to keep them at Fratton Park.
"Lennard Sowah, Matt Ritchie and Joel Ward have all been offered contracts, following their impressive breakthroughs at the end of the season.
"They are joined by fellow youngsters Marlon Pack and Tom Kilbey, along with reserve keeper Jon Stewart.
"Fratton favourite Linvoy Primus has also been offered a position at the club, following his retirement from football.
"And Pompey's coaching staff have identified a number of players in different positions that they would like to bring into the squad, with work ongoing in this area.
"Loan stars Jamie O'Hara (Tottenham), Hassan Yebda (Benfica), Aruna Dindane (Lens) and Frederic Piquionne (Lyon) all rejoin their parent clubs.
"Anthony Vanden Borre will also return to Serie A side Genoa, but Pompey are working on a new loan deal that will hopefully allow the defender to be come back to Fratton Park for a further season.
"Angelos Basinas, Jamie Ashdown, Steve Finnan and OJ Koroma have all been released.
"Portsmouth FC would like to thank the departing players for their tremendous service to the club during their time on the south coast."
Andronikou, meanwhile, hopes the Creditors' Voluntary Arrangement will soon be approved, enabling Portsmouth to come out of administration and so avoid another points sanction, this time from the Football League - who could yet decide to continue to enforce the club's ban on registering new players.
Pompey legend Steve Claridge, however, continues to fear for the future of the club, who as yet have no new owner in place.
"There is still a threat to the whole future of the club," said Claridge, who was speaking at the launch of the Pukka Pies England Band's World Cup 2010 campaign.
"They were a judge's decision away from liquidation and they are not out of the woods yet.
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Claridge, who had a brief spell as player-manager at Fratton Park in 2000/2001, added: "There is still an awful lot to be played out and it is a worrying time to be a Portsmouth fan."
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About the Hotel
Property Location
In the heart of Alexandria, Courtyard by Marriott Alexandria Old Town/Southwest is close to George Washington Masonic National Memorial and Lyceum. This hotel is within close proximity of Market Square and Athenaeum.
Make yourself at home in one of the 178 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wired and wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming provides entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless Internet access and a television in a common area.
Satisfy your appetite at the hotel's restaurant, which features a bar. Dining is also available at a coffee shop/café. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at a bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily for a fee.
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Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Event facilities at this hotel consist of conference space and meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
Hotel Facilities
- Accessible bathroom
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- Number of floors - 8
- Multilingual staff
- Bar/lounge
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Coffee shop or café
- Total number of rooms - 178
- Smoke-free property
- Meeting rooms 2
- Free self parking
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- Restaurant
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Veterans Awards Night
Published January 31st, 2009
Supporters, families, and friends gave their thanks to a number of Veterans at the fourth annual Veterans Award Night.
At least 300 people arrived to show their appreciation. TV 20's David Snyder and Amanda Decker were among the crowd.
Jim Lynch says this year, there was a tie for the Veteran of the Year Award. It went to Ed Van Buren and Dan Wojcik. Jim Brinkman won the Veteran Supporter of the Year. For more on this story please see video:
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3 Higher Ed Lessons from Netflix's "Long Term View"
Netflix's 11 page Long Term View document, posted on its Investor Relations page, is worth investing the time it takes to read.
Netflix's 11 page Long Term View document, posted on its Investor Relations page, is worth investing the time it takes to read.
I predict that this document will be making it on to the syllabi of business school and communications classes throughout the land.
And if we are lucky, some forward looking university president will be inspired by Netflix's Long Term View document to write up and share one of their own.
In reading the Netflix Long Term View document, 3 points jumped out that may have relevance to higher ed:
1. How much Netflix spends on content.
Each year Netflix spends $2 billion to license content. Content acquisition is by far Netflix's highest cost. Netflix invests lots of money each year in technology, in its website and video streaming platform, but these investments are dwarfed by the cost of content.
The analogy here for higher ed is I think the quality of the courses, library services, and other educational services that we provide on our campuses. High quality physical classrooms and labs, state of the art student and athletic facilities, and nice dorms may all be important - but it is the quality of the educational experience that we provide that determines our ultimate value.
A challenge that we will have going forward is to figure out how to invest more resources in instruction and learning services (from library services to instructional design), without driving up costs. In a competitive higher ed market students will gravitate towards institutions that offer the highest quality learning experience.
2. The growth of Netflix's investment in producing exclusive original content.
Of that $2 billion on content, Netflix is spending about $200 million on original content. Netflix expects this investment in original content to grow in the future.
Netflix's original content strategy is a good one. This year I watched every episode of House of Cards, Netflix's original drama starring Kevin Spacey. High quality entertainment that I can only find on Netflix will encourage me to keep my streaming subscription.
I expect that many of our colleges and universities will seek to invest in brand name faculty talent to attract and retain students. The superstar professor will only become more visible, and more valuable, in the age of the MOOC. With massively open online courses setting the cost of consuming educational content close to zero there will be big incentives to offer value-added and exclusive educational services to attract tuition dollars.
3. How much Netflix spends on improving its technology and service delivery.
Netflix reports that it spending $350 million a year to improve its technology. Better streaming. Better apps. A better website.
Our colleges and universities will also need to invest heavily in our learning platforms in order to compete for the best students. Competition for tuition dollars will increase as public funding continues to erode, and new players come to the market.
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Bump Fashion: Kim Kardashian Hires J.Lo's Style Team
Pregnant Kim Kardashian has reportedly hired Jennifer Lopez's styling team, Rob Zangardi and Mariel Haenn, to dress her growing baby bump!
Kim, who is nearly six months pregnant, loves showing off her baby bump in style with figure-hugging maternity wear like this tight black dress (see below). Kardashian posted the pic on Instagram on Tuesday night with the caption "Today's outfit," giving credit to Alaia, Dolce and Sears.
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The mom-to-be, who is due in July, was snapped by paparazzi later in the evening as she left Crustacean restaurant in Beverly Hills with friend LaLa Vasquez.
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This uncooking episode aired on Supreme Master Television last week to over 4 million views around the world! In it, I show you how to make my Peach & Pistachio Cobbler from my book Ani's Raw Food Desserts.
Peach & Pistachio Cobbler
- ½ cup shelled pistachios
- ¼ teaspoon salt
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- 3 tablespoons agave nectar
- 1 vanilla bean
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The Melbourne home of Mikayla Rose and family. Above – living room looking beyond to open plan dining area, the heart of the home. Artwork at left – 'Bronze Pop' by Rachel Castle, Black stool from Great Dane, 300 year old French table in dining area from Town and Country Antiques, Magill rd in Adelaide. 'Good One' white stools by Tait. Photo – Eve Wilson. Production – Lucy Feagins/The Design Files.
Mikayla's living room with cosy open fire! Douglas and Bec Mirror, Etched black and white vase found on a seconds table at Paddington markets in Sydney. Brass vase from Country Road. Lush rug from the new Sierra range by Armadillo and co. Gold floor cushion from Spacecraft and Iko coffee table from Jardan. Photo – Eve Wilson. Production – Lucy Feagins/The Design Files.
Seb Armchair from Jardan and Iko coffee table again hanging out with a what Mikayla calls her 'not so fancy and been around the traps' sofa from Plush! Cushion on Seb chair is an old one by Clair Wayman, Curio and Curio. 'Pot of Gold' pot, by Pop and Scott. Photo – Eve Wilson. Production – Lucy Feagins/The Design Files.
Mikayla in her home. 'An odd nook in the floor plan was discovered when old built in robes were ripped out. We nabbed the opportunity to add an oak shelf and hanging space for long things,' said Mikayla. Print by Lumiere Art and co. Chair from 1000 Chairs. Photo – Eve Wilson. Production – Lucy Feagins/The Design Files.
I tell you what, fitting a family with three young kids comfortably into a three bedroom apartment is no mean feat, but Melbourne interior designer Mikayla Rose took on this challenge with gusto, and the results speak for themselves! A modest footprint in a charming 1930's deco apartment block in Hawthorn has been cleverly reworked to accommodate Mikayla's kids Flynn (10), Halle (7) and Isla (5), who live here about 60% of the time, spending the rest of the time with their Dad. TOP WORK Mikayla, you are amazing!
Mikayla and her family have been here nearly 18 months, after purchasing the home early last year. 'I had been searching for a while and had become friendly with a local real estate agent; when this came across her desk she rang me' says Mikayla. As soon as she saw the place, although it needed some work, Mikayla knew it would be perfect for her young family. 'It never hit the market – I made an offer at my first inspection and purchased it immediately' she says.
Let me just say this about Mikayla. She is a DO-ER. I've met her only once, but her incredible drive is very clear to me. I guess as single Mum with 3 kids under 10, a 'no messing about' policy is imperative! Here is how Mikayla handled her renovation. She designed the new layout, drew up her plans, sourced all finishes and engaged a builder BEFORE she settled on the apartment. Then, as it happened, settlement day fell just one day before Mikayla was due to leave on a trip to the US, to run the Boston marathon. (Yes, she also runs marathons). 'I was lucky that I had a builder I could trust, as I literally handed the keys and plans over and headed straight overseas' recalls Mikayla. She wasn't to know then the drama that would unfold during her trip – the bombs went off in Boston about 40 mins after she crossed the finish line. 'I neglected Ben and the renovation a bit whilst I was over there' Mikayla says, after being swept up in the trauma of the Boston bombings. 'Completing the worlds greatest marathon was the most joyful and exhilarating feeling, but also the most horrific day of my life'.
Mikayla returned home from Boston three weeks later, shell shocked but super keen to get into her new home. Luckily, thanks to good planning and the expertise of her builder Ben Thomas, things were well underway. 'We moved in to our perfectly renovated apartment within 4 weeks' she says.
Mikayla's apartment refurb was pretty major. Internal walls and most of the cabinetry was ripped out, allowing Mikayla to carefully customise each centimetre of space. Perhaps the cleverest decision was opening up the kitchen and hallway to create a central communal dining room at the heart of the home, which is the connecting point for every room in the house. This clever decision makes for a surprisingly generous layout, and amazingly, it means Mikayla's much loved 3 metre long antique dining table fits right in the centre of the apartment. 'Previously the only dining option was for two at a dicky little island bench that stuck out into a thoroughfare' Mikayla reveals.
In the kitchen, Mikayla designed cabinetry to conceal the fridge, pantry and an additional workbench, making the open plan kitchen feel spacious and uncluttered. 'Perhaps its my personality, but in a small space like this, feeling organised goes a long way to making the space a nice place to be' she says.
Mikayla's daughters Halle and Isla share a room, whilst Flynn has the tiniest bedroom to himself – complete with custom built 'loft' bed to maximise space. 'A bed on the floor of Flynn's room would have made it impossible to use' explains Mikayla, who elevated the bed to 166cm – her own height plus 1cm – 'so I don't have to duck!'.
Even though she's been here under two years, it hasn't taken long for Mikayla to fill her apartment with personal touches and have it feeling like 'home'. Amongst her most treasured possessions are that 10 seater dining table – a 300 year old antique which took 4 removalists 2 hours to get in (eventually through the kitchen window!). 'The big table makes the smallish space feel lively. Lots happens around this table!' Mikayla says.
Other favourite pieces include Mikayla's clever and super stylish Alexa Lethen Bike hooks (complete with soft leather pad to prevent scratching!) and her circular Douglas and Bec mirror which hangs above the fireplace. Mikayla is also very proud of her Boston marathon bibs which are framed and hang on the wall in her entryway, amongst other eclectic bits and pieces
'I love that I have collected all of these things gradually over time, and that they are all a part of my story' says Mikayla, who is always keen to help her design clients identify their own special possessions worthy of featuring and framing, in amongst the everyday junk and clutter that always accumulates! 'I think its so important that these personal elements are reflected in a home, and are balanced with the desire to purchase on trend shiny new things' Mikayla explains. 'Of course I like new things (!), but often its the old favourites that make a house a happy and comforting place to be'.
Huge thanks to Mikayla for sharing her home and her story with us today. After many years of running her design business as an 'on the side' project, Mikayla has recently joined forces with friend and former client Kate Symons to launch her interior design practice full-time! Do pop over and check out their website for more info on Mikayla's other projects.


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France and England, then Serbia and Africa
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What a joy to see the numerical growth of this Assemblies of God Church since my last visit. The pastor, Michel Milia, told me that most of the growth has come as a result of friendship evangelism; believers sharing the gospel with their work colleagues and relatives. There are now 140 members meeting in premises that are too small. As with some other AOG churches, they are hard put to relocate due to the scarcity of available property. The flip side of this growth is that the pastor is not training staff to assume the necessary responsibilities of in-depth counseling. Spiritual growth and vision beyond personal salvation is very, very slow
My visit there this time was to give a couple of seminars on marriage and the family. The first was entitled
"God's formula for a happy marriage"; the second was on the subject "Why get married instead of just living together?"
Concubinage is a legalized status in France. The meetings were well attended and the people were very attentive.
The time for questions and answers would have lasted well beyond the thirty minutes allowed. Some of the questions asked were:
What about women whose husbands don't allow them to attend church?
What about battered spouses? Should they stay together?
What does one do about rebellious children?
Which is more important, church or family?
It would have been good to have more time. Do continue to pray for this church. They are located in a very needy area with few evangelical churches. Do lift up your voices to God also for:
The week-end in London at the Manor Park Community Center: March 26-30.
A week of meetings in Backi Petrovac (Serbia): April 13-19.
A small campaign in Biscarrosse (near Bordeaux): May 11-17.
Andrew Palau, a son of Luis Palau, is holding a festival in KIGALI (Rwanda) in July.
He is inviting two or three key African leaders from eight or nine countries to attend.
The purpose is to have them experience the festival first hand in the expectation that they will invite him
to hold festivals in their capital cities. These festivals would be preceded by mini-crusades with NGA evangelists.
When asked whom I could recommend, I immediately thought of leaders from Kinshasa and Dar-es-Salaam. Within 24 hours of contacting them, they gave their positive responses!!
The former might be 2010 and the latter 2011. I expect I will have my hands full over the next few years. Helping to organize mini crusades and a city-wide festival in Kinshasa (8 million) and Dar-es-Salaam (4-5 million) is a mammoth task. As far as Kinshasa is concerned, this makes our trip there in August all the more meaningful.
I am really in need of your prayers and continued sacrificial support. Thank you for caring and for sharing as the Lord enables you in these crisis times.
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Do The Mets Have Any Untradables?November 12, 2011
I recently asked the following question on the OTB Facebook Fan Page:
Interesting discussion tonight on The 5 Tool Show. Are there any players on the Mets you wouldn't trade? I say no you should at least listen to offers for everyone. I said I'd trade Ike Davis for the right price. Tanya says no way. Thoughts?
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9 Responses to Do The Mets Have Any Untradables?
I would say there are nobody on this team who cannot be traded, but I would say that probably David Wright and Ike Davis would be the two guys I would keep on the team to start building a core around.
I would not trade Niese , Davis , or Duda
Everyone says Duda can't play the outfield, they said same thing about Bay that is defense was horrible but it has been fantastic if he could just find is swing. Duda with work can be a good outfielder and his bat is major league.
I agree on Duda. I think his defense will continue to improve.
Nick Evans lol
duda tejada wheeler harvey niese. i would like to say reyes too.
nobody else in the discussion
I would absolutely hold onto Ike, he's the future. I would also keep one of wright or reyes to anchor the team into the future years..I feel that David Wright is going to be a winner whether it be on the Mets or somewhere else..the dude is a natural leader.
I don't think anyone should be considered "untouchable", especially on a team that is in rebuilding mode. If the Mets do not resign Reyes I think they should trade Wright. Look, with the talent the team has now they will not win in the next 2 years Wright has on his deal. Trade Wright, get prospects, build the farm system that is getting better so the Mets can win 3-5 years from now. Ike Davis is gonna be a integral part of that team 3-5 years from now and he has little value so it would not be wise to trade him. The one thing I don't understand is the people saying don't trade Duda. His value is the highest now and he is not gonna be a big part of a future Mets team. While he performed well last year his upside is a good 4th outfielder and power bat off the bench against a right hander.
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Gas Fire Pits produce a steady flame, without the ash and wood smoke that wood fired fire pits can produce. Most gas fire pits are powered by propane or natural gas. Some gas fire pits can be adapted to be powered by one or the other. The gas powered fire pits are quick and clean to start so they work great for parties and social events.
A select few table top fire pits use venturi gel fuel. There also have a smokeless wood fire pit.
Several different companies make very high quality fire pits. For example, Blue Rhino is a large company that you will recognize from the Propane tank brand name at grocery stores. They make both propane fire pits and wood burning fire pits. You can get a great deal on their products because they are priced right!
If you want a high quality backyard firepit, your best bet is the fire pits and fire tables from Outdoor Great Room. These are the real deal! Good materials, attractive designs, and USA small business!


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Highlands Elementary Annual Career Day
We are requesting assistance in providing our students with an awesome educational opportunity. Plans are currently underway to coordinate Highlands Elementary School's Annual Career Day. Career Day will be held on Thursday, May 18, 2017. In order for this year's Career Day to be a success, we will need the assistance of parents/guardians, community members, and public figures.
Guest speakers will present to students ranging from Pre-K through 5th grade. Each presentation will take place in the classrooms, and will last for 20 minutes. The recommended format includes: related school subjects, education/training, personal skills necessary in your field, typical day in your field, child friendly games, and hands on activities or visuals, etc.
If you are interested in participating, please click, download and complete the form linked below Return it to Mrs. Woodson, School Counselor, by Monday, April 10, 2017. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact Mrs. Woodson at firstname.lastname@example.com, or at (972)291-0496 extension 5810. You may also fax this letter to (972) 291-5764.
In closing, we would be honored if you would accept our invitation to be a presenter for Career Day 2017. With your assistance, this year's Career Day will be the best Career Day ever!
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What Your Email Messages Look Like in Real Life [VIDEO]
Do you realize what you send to people via email? Just to give you an idea, here are some examples of emails acted out in real life….
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With the muflers removed; the cam plays the biggest part as far as the overall engine sound, a standard cam will allow the engine to idle very smoothly and give a restrained nice acceleration sound whereas a big cam (lumpy) will have a rougher idle and a 'full on' sound under acceleration. Fuel Injection runs smoother than carbs and affects the sound also. Turbo mufflers are generally louder than glass packs but it depends how restricted the glass packs are as they vary from different manufacturer. Header primary length/size and expansion chamber or collector length also affects the sound as does valve size, head chamber size and piston design type. Most engines with headers and open pipes will sound quite crisp and flat until under load within the cam range. deep sounds are generally due to freeflow mufflers and tailpipes. If you have your tailpipes short on mufflers that finish ahead of the rear axle then you get a very deep droning sound which shakes the neighbours windows (this may be illegal as the potential for carbon monoxide to enter the vehicle is high). Larger diameter pipe generally makes more noise too. Standard engine with headers and glass packs will be as loud as the glass packs are restricted and the tail pipe length.
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Morning links: No deal for Wes Welker and the Patriots, so what's next?
By now, you're fully aware that Wes Welker and the Patriots didn't reach an agreement for a contract extension in time for yesterday's deadline.
Yet, just because the deadline passed doesn't mean this story is going away anytime soon. In fact, it might not go away at all. Sure, the negotiations will come to a halt for about six months, but the story won't be fading away. Check out my story in today's Herald for more on that topic.
Patriots individual tickets are going on sale today at 10 a.m. through Ticketmaster. If you're interested, here is our initial blog post on the ticket sales from July 2.


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Hello everyone. I am sorry for my long silence - a lot has happened, and I am aware that I still owe a few of you some artworks. I have managed to grab some free time and I will get on them right away. At the same time, I might be opening up for commissions very soon. Details below:
Sabah, one of the fourteen states in Malaysia, is a popular tourist destination due to its majestic mountain, Mount Kinabalu, which is listed as the 20th most prominent mountains in the word. The locals revere it as the resting place for their departed, whereas others have come far and wide to conquer its peaks and enjoy the view.
However, on June 5th, 2015, an earthquake measuring 6.0 on the Richter scale shook the center of Sabah for 30 seconds. While minor tremors are sometimes felt, this is the first time an earthquake of that scale has affected the usually quiet state, so the locals (and infrastructure) were poorly equipped for such incident. At the time I am typing this out, a total of 19 fatalities are recorded (both visitors and locals), 137 who were stranded have been rescued successfully, and the local guides are searching for those who are still missing.
I wasn't there when this shocking incident took place, but I was born and bred in Sabah and I still have my family and friends there (the anxiety I felt throughout that day is still fresh in my mind). We know how difficult it is to lose a loved one, so we are going to set up a charity fund for those who have departed too soon. I am going to do my part by doing digital art commissions ranging from USD$5 to USD$10 for a duration of a few weeks, and the funds collected will all go straight to the cause (I will post up some more information as soon as we have set the charity through proper channels).
Words can't express how saddened we are to hear the loss, and we would like to extend our deepest condolences to the families who have lost their loved ones.