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Gigabytes! Chances are you're using lots of them, and you're gonna need more. External hard drives are great for this sort of thing, but what if your house has 5 computers and you want to share the megabyte love? Enter NAS Adaptor... Gigabytes! Chances are you're using lots of them, and you're gonna need more. External hard drives are great for this sort of thing, but what if your house has 5 computers and you want to share the megabyte love? Enter NAS Adaptors. Network Attached Storage is one of those geeky acronyms for hard drives you can access from any computer in your network (read: house or office). The problem is, NAS drives are pricey, and most are not upgradeable - so if you run out of room on one, you need a new drive. The SimpleNet NAS Adaptor has a simple job. On one end, you plug in up to 2 USB drives - flash drives, hard drives, whatever. On the other, you use the included ethernet plug to connect it to your router/network. Attach the power cord and presto! You now have your USB drives accessible by any computer on the house. Use them to store a shared iTunes Library, your movies, BitTorrent stuff, shared files and folders (great for offices), or for backup. If you ever run out of space, just buy a bigger drive and plug it in. For such a simple concept (getting hard drives on your network) you'd be surprised at how difficult it is to engineer. The SimpleNet is currently one of only 2 such adaptors on the market. So how good is it? Reviews on Amazon (a total of two) are mixed, but not knowing this I went ahead and bought one. I'll say it's pretty good, with some reservations. The hardest part is finding a CD tray that can hold the Mini-CD, which contains the manual (for shame people, kill some trees!). It's pretty straight forward after that. You simply go to the IP address of the device in your browser (finding that is explained in the manual) to configure things, which is dead simple. Here's the main con. This thing DOESN'T seem to work with EVERY drive. I tried it with a fancy LaCie with FireWire, eSata, and USB, and it NEVER recognized it. When I tried a simple, one-trick pony USB drive, and a USB keychain drive, they both worked flawlessly. So before you buy, make sure to use USB only drives (hopefully this will be fixed with a firmware update). Other than that it's perfect. Here are some of the included features: - Create Users so you have passworded access to the drive - FTP server - SSH server - Built in iTunes Folder setup Price is $75, but you can find it for a little less. P.S. Mac users, Hitachi shows us some love - it works out of the box with Mac formated drives. It also has built in Bonjour access. That means after plugging it in, just go to: simplnet.local in your browser to access the setup and configuration page. A Bonjour plugin is included for PC's to spread the love.Tags: computers, gadgets, Mac, geek, PC, gizmos, drives, hard drives, computer storageAdded 8 Years Ago from Amazon.com
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I have found the Nokia internet tablet to be great when traveling. It's small and lightweight, and is able to pick up wifi signals well. If I need directions or am looking for something to eat in a foreign city, it's a few taps... I have found the Nokia internet tablet to be great when traveling. It's small and lightweight, and is able to pick up wifi signals well. If I need directions or am looking for something to eat in a foreign city, it's a few taps and google maps is up and running to show me the way.Tags: computers, electronics, phones, ipod, technology, gadgets, cooking, cell phones, mobileAdded 9 Years Ago from Amazon.com
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What is Blue Ocean Strategy?
What is Blue Ocean Strategy
Blue Ocean Strategy was developed by globally pre-eminent management thinkers Chan Kim and Renée Mauborgne. They observed that companies tend to engage in head-to-head competition in search of sustained profitable growth. Yet in today's overcrowded industries competing head-on results in nothing but a bloody red ocean of rivals fighting over a shrinking profit pool. Lasting success increasingly comes, not from battling competitors, but from creating blue oceans of untapped new market spaces ripe for growth.
Blue Ocean Strategy challenges everything you thought you knew about strategic success and provides a systematic approach to making the competition irrelevant. Get inspired, learn more, watch the video below.
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It's grounded in data
Blue ocean strategy, developed by W. Chan Kim and Renée Mauborgne,
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Blue ocean strategy is based on the simultaneous pursuit of differentiation and low cost. It is an 'and-and,' not an 'either-or' strategy3
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Blue ocean strategy doesn't aim to out-perform the competition. It aims to make the competition irrelevant by reconstructing industry boundaries4
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Blue ocean strategy offers systematic tools and frameworks to break away from the competition and create a blue ocean of uncontested market space
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From assessing the current state of play in an industry, to exploring the six paths to new market space, to understanding how to convert noncustomers into customers. Blue ocean strategy provides a clear four-step process to create your to-be blue ocean strategy6
It maximizes opportunity while minimizing risk
The blue ocean idea index allows you to test the commercial viability of your ideas and shows you how to refine your ideas to maximize your upside while minimizing downside risk7
It builds execution into strategy
The process and tools are inclusive, easy to understand and communicate, and visual – all of which makes the process non-intimidating and an effective path to building execution into strategy and the collective wisdom of a company8
It shows you how to create a win-win outcome
As an integrated approach to strategy, blue ocean strategy shows how to align the three strategy propositions – value, profit, and people – to ensure your organization is aligned around your new strategy and that it creates a win for buyers, the company, and for employees and stakeholders
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Oakridge Platform Sleigh Bed
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The Oakridge Platform Sleigh Bed is made with Oak veneer and select hardwoods with a wire brushed surface and medium brown finish with grayed effect. The casual traditional look is completed with the use of overlay frames and raised panels on the bed. The Oakridge Platform Sleigh headboard has a pierced fret panel.
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My story starts with, I always had small breasts. I wore a 34 b for the longest time and found out I was wearing the wrong size bra. I was a 34a. I was 100-110 lbs for years and had gained another 15 lbs. I was able to fill a 32c push up bra very comfortably. I had great breasts, just no top volume. Had to push them up to look nice in clothes or to even see that I had boobs. No bra they kind of just disappeared. So here I am, 46 year old, 2 sons, wife of 23 years. My husband says" I know you always wanted a BA. Do you still want to get it done" ? Absolutely I say !!! I was googling best plastic surgeon in Edmonton (the closest city to us) and there he was right at the top Dr. Feng Chong.This was Jan 14th 2013, I made my consult appt. It was a 4 long months away. May 14th. I had so much time to start my research ....more to come...
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1st consult
My 1st consult was in May. Dr Chong was so very nice and very informative. This appointment was just about the ins and out of the procedure. A quick look at the girls. I told him I had waited all my life for this and I was ready to proceed. Off I went to see Michelle to look at cost and book my sizing/pre-op appointment.
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My 2nd consult was in the 1st part of June. We did measuring and discussed what size would be best for me. I tried 350, 375, 400 . I liked the look of the 400's the best. With all my research many women my size and shape wished they had gone a little bigger. I was not going to let that happen to me. Having boob envy my whole life, I explained that to Dr. Chong and he suggested 425's to get the look of the 400's in my sports bra.
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My surgery was scheduled for the end of June. Everything went well. 425 cc Mentor HP gummie bear implants. I am now 2 months post op. Feeling great I had my 2 month post op appt with my Dr. this past week. After wearing my surgical bra for 8 weeks, I now can wear any bra I want. I do have to wear a bra for 3 more months 24/7. Paper tape on incisions for 3 more months . I went to VS after my appt. and I am now a 34DD.
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What are the primary risks related to or associated with obesity?
How might weight loss affect or improve my current medical problems?
How much weight should I expect to lose with weight loss surgery? What if I choose to go the non-surgical route for weight loss?
Does weight loss surgery require frequent visits with my surgeon after surgery?
Do you have live support group meetings? Are patients of other surgeons allowed to attend?
How much does the surgery cost if my insurance will not pay for it, or if I do not have health insurance coverage?
Are there any tax deduction benefits for medical treatment of obesity?
With what insurance providers is The Davis Clinic contracted?
What are some potential complications of weight loss surgery?
Will I have to undergo any medical testing prior to surgery or joining the non-surgical weight loss program?
Will I be required to lose weight before having weight loss surgery?
Are staples used in surgery, and if so, what kind are used in the surgery?
What kind of exercise regimen should I follow after surgery?
Will I need plastic surgery for the removal of excess skin after I have lost a significant amount of weight?
Will I lose my appetite with weight loss surgery? If so, when will my appetite return?
Will I need to take vitamins and mineral supplements daily for life?
Where can I purchase the highest quality nutritional supplements specifically designed to meet the needs of weight loss surgery patients?
What is Body Mass Index?
It is an estimate of your total body fat. BMI is calculated by dividing your weight (in kilograms) by the square of your height (in meters). To calculate your BMI, click here.
How is obesity defined?
According to the National Institutes of Health, anyone with a Body Mass Index of 25 (BMI) or above is considered overweight. A BMI of 30 or higher indicates obesity.
What are the primary risks related to or associated with obesity?
According to the CDC, obesity-related risks include three diseases that are the leading killers of Americans: heart disease, cancer, and cerebrovascular conditions, including stroke. Obesity also contributes to diabetes, the sixth-leading cause of death in America. In addition, occurrences of sleep apnea – known as the silent killer – significantly increase with excess weight.
Who is The Davis Clinic?
The Davis Clinic is Houston's premier weight management clinic, where highly skilled and experienced bariatric surgeons, dietitians, bariatricians, psychologists, and exercise psychologists, along with a team of licensed, certified healthcare professionals, provide surgical and non-surgical treatment for the disease of obesity. At The Davis Clinic, we have literally treated thousands of individuals struggling with their weight, just like you. Our team is dedicated to providing you with the most effective medically-supervised treatments for obesity and weight management available today. We perform gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, and revision surgery for prior bariatric procedures that have either failed mechanically or which may be causing health issues for individuals. Because weight loss is all we do, we're experts in this area of health management. Regular diets don't work and lead to failure over and over again. At The Davis Clinic, expect success.
In addition to highly-qualified surgeons, The Davis Clinic employs specially-trained medical and nursing staff, certified bariatric nurses, allied health, and American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) affiliate associate professionals, all with a heart to help those that suffer from the disease of obesity. Because we're passionate about what we do, we hire people that are passionate, too. The Davis Clinic employs members of the ASMBS, National Association of Bariatric Nurses (NABN), Bariatric RN Credentialing Task Force, past members of the ASMBS Foundation's National Advisory Board, members of WLS Lifestyles magazine Editorial Advisory Board and the ASMBS Foundation's Walk from Obesity former National Chair and National Vice-Chair.
We provide a compassionate, understanding environment for those suffering from obesity or dealing with excess weight, and we rejoice in every success story in which we have the privilege to participate.
Every one of our employees is committed to helping make your journey a safe, easy and effective one.
Why choose The Davis Clinic?
The Davis Clinic is the premier, comprehensive weight management program in Houston, Texas. We cater not only to the needs of Houstonians, but our reputation for weight loss success brings patients from all over the United States, Mexico, Canada, and as far away as Dubai, and even Vietnam. We're leaders in the field of weight loss for good reason:
How do I know if I qualify for weight loss surgery?
To be eligible, you must have a BMI of 40 or greater without co-morbidities, or a BMI between 35 and 40 with at least one co-existing co-morbidity related to obesity (these must be sleep apnea, type 2 diabetes, hypertension or coronary artery disease). In addition, you must show that you have seriously tried to lose weight in the past; have no physical, mental or other problems that would make surgery unnecessarily risky; and be able to participate in your treatment and lifetime follow-up care.
How old do I have to be to have weight loss surgery?
We recommend patients should be at least 18. This is primarily because younger patients may not have matured physically to the point that their body can handle the procedure or emotionally to the point that they can make a decision this important. We see adolescent patients on a case-by-case basis.
Is there an age limit?
For our program, we will evaluate patients for weight loss surgery up to the age of 70. This is on a case-by-case basis, and evaluation does not imply that the surgeon will recommend surgery.
Can weight loss surgery help me live longer?
Yes. On average, studies show that weight loss surgery increases life expectancy up to 6.5 years. By comparison, heart bypass surgery increases life expectancy by about 3.5 years.
How might weight loss affect or improve my current medical problems?
With even minimal weight loss, many medical problems may be improved. Serious medical problems such as hypertension, type 2 diabetes (adult onset) and sleep apnea may be improved or, in many cases, completely resolved. It is not necessary to lose all of your excess weight in order to achieve improvement with many of these medical conditions. The physicians at The Davis Clinic will consider your individual medical issues and will discuss how weight loss may positively impact your existing weight-related medical problems.
How much weight should I expect to lose with weight loss surgery? What if I choose to go the non-surgical route for weight loss?
Weight-loss varies from person to person and the amount of weight you lose depends on several factors. You will need to be committed to your new, healthier lifestyle and eating habits. Obesity surgery is not a miracle cure. It is not uncommon for individuals that undergo weight loss surgery to lose 100 pounds or more within the first six to seven months after their procedure. The type of procedure, your starting weight, co-morbid conditions, age, and commitment to eating right and exercising will all play a part in how much weight you will lose after surgery. For individuals that choose a non-surgical treatment, a weight loss of one to five pounds a week should be expected. Again, your personal commitment to success will be a huge determining factor in how much weight you lose. It is very important to work with your physician to set achievable weight-loss goals from the beginning.
Why do I need a psychological evaluation before surgery?
There are three reasons you will undergo a psychological evaluation. Firstly, you will undergo a psychological because an evaluation is required by our program and may be required by your insurance company in order to receive approval for surgery. Secondly, we need to assess how well you understand the surgery and its risks, and whether you have the ability to make the life-long commitment required to maintain good health. Thirdly, undergoing a psychological evaluation will help identify whether or not there are any underlying issues that would affect your success after surgery, such as purging, binging, or other addictive behaviors. Working with our team will allow you the greatest opportunity for success.
Does weight loss surgery require frequent visits with my surgeon after surgery?
Follow-up care with your surgeon is very important after any weight loss surgery. At The Davis Clinic, we see our patients within two weeks after surgery, and then again within two months after surgery. We see patients every four to 12 weeks thereafter for the first year after surgery, depending on the procedure. Check with your surgeon as to the specifics of your follow-up schedule. It is imperative that we draw labs and monitor your protein, vitamin and mineral intake on a regular basis. All patients are followed annually for a minimum of five years, but we encourage all of our patients to follow up with us annually for life. Working closely with your surgeon and our team at The Davis Clinic will help ensure your weight-loss success and will greatly reduce risks and complications.
Do you have live support group meetings? Are patients of other surgeons allowed to attend?
We offer monthly live support group meetings and encourage our patients to attend, as studies show that patients that actively attend support group meetings and stay plugged in, achieve long-term success. Our support groups are a "safe place" for you and we recommend you begin attending right away – even before you've had your surgery – so that you can get a true picture of what lies ahead. Through myDavisClinicSM, you'll be able to remain plugged in online with an amazing community of people just like you, who can offer support, encouragement, and practical advice. Changing behavior is not easy and we're sensitive to this fact. At The Davis Clinic, you will receive the tools you will need to help you modify your behavior. At many support group meetings, you will be sent home with "homework" designed to assist you in facing the issues that may contribute to your obesity. In addition, our support group schedule includes guest speakers such as plastic surgeons, our psychologist, our dietitian, our surgeons, and more! Our support group calendar is updated frequently, as we continue to add new classes. Many of our patients like to hang the support group schedule on their refrigerator as a reminder.
Does weight loss surgery limit any physical activity?
You must follow the instructions of your surgeon regarding return to normal activity. Generally speaking, after you have been released from your recovery period by your surgeon, your weight loss procedure will not hamper or restrict any physical activity, including swimming, aerobics, stretching, strenuous exercise or activities normally associated with work, such as lifting and climbing. Before returning to normal activities, you will need to be cleared by your surgeon. A normal recovery period will last anywhere from two to six weeks.
How much does the surgery cost if my insurance will not pay for it, or if I do not have health insurance coverage?
At The Davis Clinic, the first step is to verify whether or not you have benefits for weight-loss surgery through your health insurance policy. Our insurance specialists are experts with bariatric insurance verification, pre-certification, and approval. If you have an exclusion on your health insurance policy, meaning there are no benefits available for bariatric surgery, we will be happy to speak with you in our office during your consultation about the options available to you if you decide to self pay. Costs vary based on procedure and hospital location.
With what insurance providers is The Davis Clinic contracted?
We are contracted with the following insurance providers. This list is up-to-date as of 12/01/16.
What are some potential complications of weight loss surgery?
Possible complications include, but are not limited to, gallstones, liver problems, hernia, pouch leak, intestinal blockage, deep vein thrombosis (DVT), pulmonary embolus (PE), and other risks typically associated with any surgery.
Will I have to undergo any medical testing prior to surgery or joining the non-surgical weight loss program?
Whether or not you have to undergo any medical testing will depend on your health history, your current co-morbid conditions, and other indications of risk. Your surgeon or bariatrician will discuss any necessary tests required during your consultation.
Will I be required to lose weight before having weight loss surgery?
For individuals with a body mass index (BMI) greater than 55, weight loss prior to surgery may be required in order to perform surgery more safely. If this is the case with you, our bariatric dietitian will work with you one-on-one to establish a program for weight loss success.
In addition, all patients go on a two-week pre-operative high protein, low carbohydrate diet, as obese individuals tend to have enlarged, fatty livers. All weight loss surgery procedures require surgical access to specific areas of the abdomen, and access to these areas may be compromised if a patient has an enlarged, fatty liver. Putting patients on our two-week protein shake meal replacement regimen allows the liver to shrink, making surgery easier to be performed, and ultimately safer for you.
Are staples used in surgery, and if so, what kind are used in the surgery?
With gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy, staples are used. They are made of stainless steel or titanium, and are very small.
Will the staples set off metal detectors?
How big will my stomach pouch be after surgery?
For bypass patients, the pouch will hold about one ounce of food after surgery.
How long will my weight loss procedure take?
Gastric bypass is generally performed in 45 to 90 minutes, and sleeve gastrectomy is generally performed in an hour. Revision surgeries require more time and generally run two to three hours, depending on existing scar tissue and other findings within the abdomen.
Will I be able to drive myself home after surgery?
No. We do not allow patients to go home in taxis, buses, or any other form of public transportation. You will be required to have a responsible adult (at least 18 years of age) accompany you on the day of surgery and upon your discharge.
Does weight loss surgery hurt?
All weight loss surgery is performed under general anesthesia and your anesthesiology team and nursing staff will make sure you are kept comfortable during surgery and throughout your recovery while in the hospital. Everyone's goal is that you experience as little pain as possible, but surgery does involve some inherent pain. We will send you home with a prescription for pain, but most patients report very little to no pain after laparoscopic surgery. You may experience discomfort from the gas (CO2) used to insufflate your belly for the procedure, and walking will help eliminate this gas from your abdominal cavity.
Do men and women respond differently to the surgery?
Both respond well, though men tend to lose weight faster than women. We encourage our patients not to compare their weight loss with the weight loss of others, because each person's journey is unique and factors such as age, medical history, co-morbid and pre-existing conditions, and other factors all play a part in the rate at which individuals lose weight. The key to successful weight loss is to stay the course, follow your specific program instructions, make healthy food choices, take your vitamins and minerals, eat sufficient protein daily, drink plenty of fluids, and exercise.
How long do I have to stay in the hospital?
Most patients are discharged home one to three days after surgery.
Why is it important to walk after surgery?
The most serious life-threatening complication that can occur after surgery in a morbidly obese individual is in developing deep vein thrombosis (DVT) or blood clot, which can lead to a pulmonary embolism (PE, a sudden blockage in a lung artery). A clot can form in the leg and travel to the lung, resulting in death. During surgery, you will be prepped with special compression devices on your feet and lower legs that will help with circulation so that blood is not as likely to pool in your extremities. These compression devices will remain on your feet and legs after surgery and you will be required to keep them on during your hospital stay any time you are not up and walking.
Because keeping your circulation moving is so important after surgery, you will be required to get up and walk shortly after surgery. In addition, you'll be required to walk every hour during waking hours while in the hospital and at home, so that your risk of developing a blood clot is reduced. While it will be uncomfortable to push yourself to walk at first, it is vitally important to minimizing your risk of this severe complication.
Signs and symptoms of a PE include unexplained shortness of breath, chest pain, anxiety, and coughing. Signs and symptoms of a DVT include swelling in the leg, pain or tenderness in the leg, increased warmth in the area of the leg, and red or discolored skin on the affected leg. If you experience any of these signs and symptoms while in the hospital, notify your nurse immediately. If you experience any of these signs and symptoms while at home, you should call 911 and seek immediate medical attention.
We take this risk extremely seriously and expect you to walk regularly for many months after surgery to reduce your risk of this complication.
When can I return to work?
Most people return to work within 7 to 14 days after weight loss surgery.
When can I return to my normal activities?
Your surgeon will determine when it is okay for you to return to your normal activities, but most people return to their normal activities within 14 days to six weeks after surgery. You will not be permitted to lift anything over 10 pounds for the first four to six weeks after surgery.
What kind of exercise regimen should I follow after surgery?
Exercise is an important part of your recovery. Patients begin walking the day of their procedure – they walk a little more the next day, a little more the day after that, and so on. As you get stronger, you should aim to reach 30 to 60 minutes of aerobic exercise every day.
Can I take medications after weight loss surgery?
At first, your doctor may recommend taking pills in liquid or crushed form. After the first four weeks, most pills and capsules should easily pass through the stomach pouch. With a gastric bypass, you should not take extended release medications after your procedure. It is important that you work with your primary care physician to adjust your medications after weight loss surgery, including medications for diabetes, as many patients are able to leave the hospital on very little to no diabetes medications. In addition, hypertension medication will need to be adjusted frequently with rapid weight loss.
Are there any limitations on the medicines I can take?
In general, diuretics and some over-the-counter medications should be avoided. Some over-the-counter medications can cause ulcers in the small stomach and should be avoided (ibuprofen, Advil, Aleve, Motrin). We recommend Extra Strength Tylenol® for general aches and pains. Always consult with your bariatric surgeon about the medications you are taking or wish to begin taking.
When can I resume sexual activity?
You may resume sexual activity when you feel that you are able to do so.
Can I continue to smoke after obesity surgery?
No. Smoking increases the potential for lung problems before surgery, stalls the healing process, promotes infection and interferes with the blood flow to tissues that are healing. In addition, smoking significantly increases your chances for developing ulcers.
Should I worry about losing too much weight?
No; however, if you are concerned about your weight loss, talk with your bariatric surgeon or our dietitian.
Will I lose my hair after surgery?
Some patients experience thinning of the hair, typically in the first four to eight months after surgery. In most cases, it comes back naturally. You can help prevent hair loss by getting enough protein with meals and by drinking sufficient fluids during the day. You should consume 80 grams of protein daily, and 64 oz. of non-carbonated, sugar-free, decaffeinated liquids daily.
When can I start driving again?
You should wait to start driving until your doctor clears you. Usually you'll be able to drive again one week after surgery. You may not drive as long as you are on prescription pain medication.
Can I try to get pregnant after weight loss surgery?
Many of our patients have weight loss surgery because of infertility issues. Because estrogen is released in fat cells, losing excess weight allows many women to become fertile and achieve pregnancy. To ensure you maximize your weight loss and that you have a healthy pregnancy, we want you to wait at least 18 months after weight loss surgery before trying to conceive. During this time period, we strongly recommend that you use two forms of birth control to avoid becoming pregnant. Weight-loss during pregnancy can be dangerous to the health of your developing baby. Once your bariatric surgeon has agreed that you are healthy enough to carry a pregnancy to term and that your weight loss has stabilized, you may begin trying to conceive.
Will I need plastic surgery for the removal of excess skin after I have lost a significant amount of weight?
Every person's body is different. Skin elasticity is based on many factors including genetics, age, whether or not you have carried a pregnancy (or multiple pregnancies), whether or not you have ever smoked, and your overall general level of health. As a general rule, plastic surgery should not be considered for at least 18 months after your weight loss surgery so that you give your body time to settle in to its new shape and you maximize your weight loss. To maximize the benefits of plastic surgery, we recommend that you be within ten pounds of your ideal body weight and your weight has stabilized for at least six months.
How will I eat after surgery?
Right after surgery, you will only be consuming liquids. We will instruct and educate you on the dietary phases, including when to progress to pureed and soft foods, and then when to progress to solid foods.
There will be some foods you will not be able to tolerate after weight loss surgery. Our dietitian will review these with you so that you minimize and/or avoid difficulties with your diet.
Of course, in order to be successful, you must make changes in what you eat, so that every bite is a nutritious, healthy bite. We will guide you along the way as you progress, and our nutrition classes will teach you how to read labels, cook healthy, make better choices, and achieve optimum nutrition.
Will I lose my appetite with weight loss surgery? If so, when will my appetite return?
Every individual is different. Some people experience a return in appetite shortly after surgery, while for others, it takes longer. Usually, hunger returns three to six months after surgery.
How much water or fluids should I drink daily?
Initially, you should consume 32 to 48 oz. per day. At two months after surgery, you should increase your intake to 64 oz. of sugar-free, non-carbonated, caffeine-free fluids per day. Drink it slowly, in small sips.
How much protein do I need every day?
You need to eat 80 grams of protein daily to maintain good health and proper muscle mass. We want you to continue your appointments with our registered dietitian for the first year after surgery. We need to follow how you're doing to ensure the healthiest outcome for you.
What are the best sources of protein?
Tuna, chicken, turkey, other grilled fishes such as salmon or halibut, tofu, low-fat cheese and cottage cheese are just some of the protein-rich foods you should enjoy.
Can I have milk products?
Yes, but keep in mind that every individual is different, and you'll need to see how your new system reacts to dairy. There are many lactose-free milk products available now at your local supermarket.
After surgery, do I have to cut back on my salt intake?
Not unless your doctor tells you to watch your intake.
Can I still eat spicy foods?
Can I drink alcohol after weight loss surgery?
We recommend waiting one year after surgery before consuming alcohol. Then, with your surgeon's approval, you can enjoy a glass of wine or a small cocktail. Remember to be careful because even the smallest amounts of alcohol will affect you differently after obesity surgery.
Will I need to take vitamins and mineral supplements daily for life?
Yes. The following will be taken daily after weight loss surgery: multi-vitamin (twice daily), Vitamin D, calcium, B vitamins, iron, and possibly others based on your routine lab results. Vitamins and mineral supplementation is non-negotiable after weight loss surgery. You may purchase your supplements in our office or online via our eStore.
What is "dumping syndrome"?
It is a condition that occurs in gastric bypass patients when sugar (also known as simple carbohydrates) are "dumped" too quickly into the small intestine. You may experience cramping, diarrhea, rapid heartbeat, sweating, nausea, fainting, weakness, and/or headache. Dumping syndrome may last up to an hour; often, the only way to ease the discomfort is to lie down and let it pass. Dumping syndrome may also reduce blood pressure because of the rapid increase in blood sugar that causes your body to release too much insulin.
How can I avoid this condition?
Avoid sugar and other simple carbohydrates.
Where can I purchase the highest quality nutritional supplements specifically designed to meet the needs of weight loss surgery patients?
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The injured duo of Wilshere and Gibbs are unlikely to face Jurgen Klopp's men as the Gunners look to make amends for the defeat to the German side at the Emirates Stadium.
Wilshere rolled his left ankle during a training session Thursday and subsequently missed Arsenal's 2-0 victory over Liverpool on Saturday.
Gibbs, meanwhile, suffered a calf injury during the win over Brendan Rodgers' side and is also expected to miss out.
Dortmund, which is aiming for its eighth home Champions League win in a row, sits second in Group F, level with Arsenal and Napoli on six points but is behind Arsene Wenger's side on goal difference.
Jurgen Klopp is looking forward to taking on Wenger again - a man he greatly admires, despite the two having different ideas on how football should be played.
"He is really something. I love him. He is Sir Arsene Wenger," Klopp said. "I like [Arsenal's philosophy]. I love it but I cannot coach it because I am a different guy. It is not my sport. I don't linking winning 80 percent [of possession]. Sorry, that is not enough for me. Fighting football, not serenity football, that is what I like."
Klopp, who signed a two-year contract extension at the end of October, which keeps him at the club until 2018, will return to the touchline for this match after completing a two-game ban.
He will hope striker Robert Lewandowski continues his hot streak, with the Pole netting a hat trick - his fourth for the club - in a 6-1 home win over Stuttgart on Friday.
Lewandowski also scored a late winner in Dortmund's 2-1 victory over Arsenal last month.
Dortmund has never lost at home to an English side in the Champions League, winning four of seven previous matches.
It will be without club captain Sebastian Kehl (ankle), despite the midfielder returning to training, while Lukasz Piszczek (groin) and Ilkay Gundogan (back) will also miss out.
Arsenal is unbeaten in its last 14 away matches, with 12 of them being wins and has not lost in its last four visits to Germany in the Champions League.
The club is competing in its 16th successive Champions League campaign and will be well-placed to reach the round of 16 if they can beat Dortmund.
But it will be without Theo Walcott (abdomen), Lukas Podolski (hamstring), Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Abou Diaby (both knee), while young winger Serge Gnabry is struggling with an ankle injury.


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This is a discussion on Don't Talk To Cops (Unless Your Attorney Is Present) - 5th Amendment Right!!! within the Concealed Carry Issues & Discussions forums, part of the Defensive Carry Discussions category; Here is a great two-part Youtube series on why you NEVER talk to a cop if you are involved in a shooting... or even involved ...
Here is a great two-part Youtube series on why you NEVER talk to a cop if you are involved in a shooting... or even involved in some way.
A cops job is to investigate... so just let them... but YOU never speak to them unless your lawyer is present and a few protections are set in place.
Remember... "Anything you say will or can be used against you"... by design, it does not state that it can HELP you (bet you didn't know that)!!!!
Was also part of my CCW/CCH training class here in Kansas (the rule, not the videos).
Part #1 is the lawyers view and part #2 is from a policeman/detective (and they both agree).....
Part #1:
YouTube - Don't Talk to Cops, Part 1
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Enjoy.... worth watching it all.....
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Old news, but important for individuals that haven't seen it.
...several times...but still good to bookmark.
Proverbs 27:12 says: The prudent see danger and take refuge, but the simple keep going and suffer for it.
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No criticism from me. I enjoyed both videos.
I recently joined this forum so was not aware that the info had been posted before. Thanks from a late comer.
It may have been old news but it is the best old news that I have seen. IMHO everyone needs to listen to this advice again.
When you accept mediocrity you sow the seeds for future failure.
One should never confuse good fortune with good training.
Illegitimus Non Carborundum. In God we trust.
This is an old post that I will not gripe about.
I sent an email to one of the Missouri attorneys that worked on the Missouri self-defense laws and CCW. I asked what a ballpark price would be for legal defense in a defensive shooting. He said expect to pay $20,000 probably more. Pretty scary.
The video is BS.
You don't need a lawyer. You handled the situation like a man, now handle the aftermath like one too!
If you are justified, then tell the cops what happened and they will see it from your point of things...ESPECIALLY if the other guy isn't talking.
That video is one thing only - marketing for lawyers!
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Smashburger: Big Business Through Better Burgers
PSFK speaks to an owner who believes that the next step in the fast food revolution is a health conscious one that focuses on the quality of the ingredients.
What is it about Denver that makes people start fast food chains? (Chipotle anyone?) Colorado's Smashburger has moved on east and planted a flag in Fort Greene, Brooklyn and is planning for two more locations in NYC later this year. With over 100 restaurants open nationwide it's unfair to call the company a startup, but it's only been around for four years. The rapid expansion is in no small part due to the taste and quality of the burgers, which are made with certified (and never frozen) Angus beef, fresh vegetables, and quality cheeses.
After speaking to the chain's founder, Tom Ryan, and Brooklyn franchisee, Jim Denburg, it became clear that the big innovation is in more than the quality driven menu, which boasts hot dogs, veggie options, and salads. It's common knowledge that success in restaurant chains is directly tied to real estate overhead and the number crunching that goes with it. As a food industry veteran with executive experience at McDonald's and Quizno's, Ryan knows this all too well.
At Smashburger Brooklyn, Denburg is able to operate out of a 1700 square foot space as if it's a 2800 square foot store. This is directly related to the chain's cornerstone product, "smashed" burgers. As Ryan explained to me smashing the meat cuts cooking time by more than half, making Smashburger all the more attractive to franchisees. Ryan was able to take his corporate experience and create a product that is made from quality ingredients, affordable, and uses it's cost cutting technique of smashing the burger on the grill as it's unique selling proposition.
Smashburger is not the first place in America to serve burgers cooked in this way. They are however, the first serious burger chain to combine cut-throat big business methodology with a menu that calls for quality and at times healthy recipes. If you are going to take our cash and get obscenely rich all we ask is that you give us a quality meal. This is a cry that chains like McDonald's refuse to listen to. It may just be that people like Ryan, who had the experience and cash to get something started, are going to be the one's to lead the fast food industry to it's next major evolution.


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help again
Ok I have a gas gauge that doesn't work but i think the hole in the top of the gas tank might have something to do with it. I need to know if the fuel regulator is causing the problem or not or something else. Of course it isn't the fuel pump. But I don't know does anyone have any ideas.
This would more than likelybe best answered in the electrical section of the forum. also the make of vehicle .
Take Care
Moving to the electrical forum.
Doc here,
First off, If you have a hole in the tank (that isn't supposed to be there) You need to remove the tank and address that Issue first, as a matter of safety, and while it's out it will be easier to troubleshoot the Gauge sender system.
Next, need to know what Vehicle were talking about here, Year/Model/Stock CID..
Also, need to know when you say "It's not working" Is it stuck on full, empty or somewhere in between?
Generically Speaking, If you have Power to the Instruments (INSTR FUSE) To troubleshoot the Fuel gauge system, Remove the sender wire at the fuel tank, Turn the key on and observe the gauge..It should slam home either Full or Empty (depending on how the system is wired).
If that works, GROUND the sender wire, It should give a Full opposite deflection (not just a partial movement) If that is good..Your Wire and Gauge are NOT at fault and working fine..
If it Does NOT effect a change on the gauge, Follow and inspect the wire going forward For Breaks, shorts, and the like. When it gets to the gauge, (If not a laminate card) Disconnect it, and ground the gauge there ( May even be marked "S" on the rear of the gauge) If it does not move, The gauge is the suspect, or an Instrument regulator (Should you be equipped with one)
If IT does Work, Hook up a jumper to HARD ground from the tank, and observe the gauge, If it still is dead, With a DVOM, set for R X 1 or auto range on the ohms scale, measure the Sender itself to ground, It should read SOMEWHERE between 0 ohms and 290 Ohms..If you have some fuel, and read a constant "O" or an infinite (open, no reading) The Sender is bad..Drain the tank safely, drop it if required , and remove & Replace the sender..
Usually these will spring a leak in the float and sink, or The rheostat will wear out and not report a reference to ground.
TANK GROUNDING is #1 on the list of offenders..Be sure you have a good ground to the tank and sender lug.
Give us more info, we can help more, maybe even with a schematic..
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It deprives statists and the NEA of their power and control. No commentary needed for this video - it speaks for itself.
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It deprives statists and the NEA of their power and control. No commentary needed for this video - it speaks for itself.
Tip o' the hat to BigGovernment.com.
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- Stephen Clay McGehee said...
It just amazes me to see these "teachers" in action. These are the folks that this country is entrusting its children to? No wonder we are in such terrible shape.
If the teacher's unions were hoping that this would win them some sympathy among any but the spoiled brats of the far left, they are in for a big surprise.
There are a lot of lessons to be learned from this, but the biggest one is that sending our children - the future of this country - to public schools is nothing less than child abuse on a personal level, and treason on a national level.
- 09 September, 2011 21:25
- Richard G. Williams, Jr. said...
Hey Stephen. It is quite alarming, isn't it? I do like to try to remind readers, however, that there are good teachers in the system doing the best they can, often against the grain.
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Even though there are a few legitimate female bloggers and forum trollers who CC, it would be nice to hear about your perspective, thoughts and trials/tribulations as a "new" (female) CC-er. This can then be shared with our SO's who are new to CC, like yourself.
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Stumble'd upon this while searching for a turbo comparison chart and I couldn't resist....
That focus in the video is Gigy's car off FJ. He still has it and it still runs although he hasn't worked on it in quite some time while he's been renovating his house.
If I remember correctly (haven't looked at the thread for a while since it was moved to the archives) he was running it on 89 and had it running on a stock tune while he was waiting to tune it.
I talked to him about two months ago or so about how it's going and he said he was going to finish it at some point within the next few years when he finishes renovating his house. His car was practically "Genesis" for Turbo-ing an SPI and getting it done right/reliable.
That video was from 6 or 7 years ago when he had almost completed it IIRC.
Leading up to the point when that video was taken, he had done everything himself(minus the machine shop work); oil cooler & remote mount w/ all braided AN lines, custom fabbed air-water cooler, entire exhaust system(down-pipe, side exit exhaust, etc...), all the charge piping, the custom fabbed intake, custom Poly Motor mounts (driver-side mount
), MTX-75 swap w/zetec oil-pan, opened up the crank-case ventilation hole (so it's just like the zetec's ventalation hole (behind the exahust manifold) as SPI blocks were made with it filled in), upgraded water pump(not sure on that one), Custom oil-catch can.... the list goes on...
Gigy's Focus is my inspiration to go turbo'd and one of the main reasons I keep rocking an SPI!
I think I met him in person at FocusFest 2011 and he had an orange or red SVT with him (talked to a guy who said he had a Turbo SPI in his garage that he hadn't worked on in a long time but I couldn't remember his name/screen name ) but I may be combining two totally different people into the same person.
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A Partial Defense of Substantive Due Process
NK asks, I presume rhetorically, if every stupid law is unconstitutional. This brings me to a topic I've been meaning to blog about since the McDonald decision: was the reasoning of the Alito plurality really that bad, or even all that different from Justice Thomas's position? In other words, is a law forbidding law-abiding residents to exercise one of their constitutionally protected liberties really any more consistent with this:
No State shall …. deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law[.]
Than it is with this:
No State shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States[.]
And if so, why? Because it would seem to me that any law that arbitrarily deprives citizens of their freedom, without so much as the pretense that they've committed any crime (let alone due process to determine whether or not they have) is every bit as problematic under the Due Process Clause as it is under the Privileges or Immunities Clause – unless you think there's some reason why freedoms secured by the Constitution are properly described as "privileges or immunities" but not simply as "liberty."
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We regret to inform readers of this blog that President Barack Obama will not be participating in my planned interview with him. Apparently, he is caught in a time warp between Jan Leno and David Letterman which makes impossible his appearance in three places at once. The president is attempting a long distance running campaign which will enable him to appear on every talk show within the space of one week in order to explain his health care program. He told the media that "I just keep on trying harder" in order to deal with the difficulty of explaining his ideas.
In 1940, President Franklin Roosevelt was confronted with the defeat of France by Nazi Germany and the reality that England was left all alone to fight the Germans. They desperately needed guns, ammunition and destroyers to help protect their convoys. The vast majority of Americans opposed entry into the war. FDR made a radio broadcast in which he said, "if your neighbor's house caught on fire and he asked to borrow your water hose, surely you would give it to him. We are going to give help to our British neighbor." His famous "Lend-Lease" program easily passed in Congress.
Mr. President, running around on the media is a sign of weakness, not strength. Find the equivalent of the FDR hose story and America will back your ideas.


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County supervisors call for state lawmakers to continue enterprise zone programs while avoiding new regulations
RIVERSIDE, Calif. - Riverside County Supervisors called on state officials Tuesday to support California's Enterprise Zone program. The board also hopes to avoid anti-business regulatory changes they said would increase costs to businesses that hire workers in communities with high rates of poverty and unemployment.
Supervisor John Benoit authored a resolution in support of the business incentive program which offers hiring credits, sales and use tax credits among other benefits to employers located in one of 40 enterprise zones.
In a statement from Benoit's office, the supervisor said, "This program is an economic stimulator that has created more than 2,200 local jobs in the last three years."
The 56-square-mile Coachella Valley Enterprise Zone Authority is Riverside County's only designated Enterprise Zone. It includes the communities of Coachella, Indio, Mecca, Thermal and Thousand Palms.
Benoit is a member of the Enterprise Zone Authority. He said, "California cannot afford to do away with this economic development tool and lose businesses and jobs to states that provide a more business-friendly environment."
Benoit's office said the enterprise zone has issued 6,549 hiring credit vouchers with local businesses over the past three years reporting 2,247 of those as new positions.
"I am encouraged that Riverside County and its economic development staff continue to support the Enterprise Zone program," said Mark Weber, zone manager for CVEZA. "The Enterprise Zone is important to economic development, capital investment, job creation and job retention in our community."
Governor Jerry Brown proposed cutting enterprise zone tax incentives in 2011, but abandoned the effort in his May 2011 budget revision because he could not get the support of two-thirds of the Legislature.
Brown is trying again, calling for sweeping regulatory changes to the Enterprise Zone program. If enacted, Benoit's office said these changes will dramatically impact local agencies that administer the program and increase costs to businesses struggling to expand or simply keep their doors open.
Copies of the supervisor's resolution will be sent to Gov. Brown, the California Department of Housing and Community Development and Riverside County's state legislative delegation.


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The Thanksgiving holiday period is one of the busiest for Arkansas motorists and out of state travelers. During the upcoming week-long holiday travel period, the Baxter County Sheriff's Office will join with other state and local officers nationwide to ensure drivers obey the rules of the road and motorists are buckled-up in their seat belts.
Motor vehicle crashes nationwide during the 2010 Thanksgiving holiday reporting period resulted in 337 passenger vehicle occupants being killed. A staggering 55 percent of the fatality victims were not wearing seat belts. In Arkansas during the same Thanksgiving period in 2010, 7 people lost their lives and 57 percent of those killed were not wearing seat belts.
The Sheriff's Office will place additional deputies on the roadways during the Thanksgiving holiday period. The national mobilization effort directed at seat belt violators begins November 19th and will continue through November 25th.
Buckling up is simple and it's a proven life saver, but it is often forgotten during the hustle and bustle of holiday travel. The Sheriff's Office encourages motorists year round to practice safe driving habits which begin with buckling up before they leave the driveway.
/s/ John F. Montgomery,Baxter County Sheriff
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BOTHELL, WASH. -- Three new stackable LAN switches from Allied Telesyn are intended to push Layer 3 switching from the network backbone to the desktop in companies that previously could only afford to have Layer 3 in the core.
The Rapier line of 16-, 24- and 48-port switches start at $98 per port, less than half the industry average of $222 reported by Cahners In-Stat Group in the second quarter.
The Rapier 24 is a fixed, 24-port, 10/100M bit/sec Layer 3 wiring closet switch, and the Rapier 48 features 48 fixed 10/100M bit/sec Layer 3 ports. The Rapier 16F has 16 100Base-FX Layer 3 multimode fiber-optic ports. Each switch has two slots for Gigabit Ethernet uplink modules, and a 9.6G bit/sec backplane. Each device also has a WAN access bay for adding Allied Telesyn's Network Service Module, which can accept up to four T-1 or ISDN cards and make any of the switches into an edge device for remote or branch offices.
For some time, Layer 3 switches have been on the wish list of Curtis Lee, director of technology for the South Pasadena School District in Pasadena, Calif. He uses Layer 2 Gigabit and Fast Ethernet switches from Allied Telesyn to connect five schools over a fiber backbone. Lee says he would like to use Layer 3 switching to set up more intelligent virtual LANs to better manage traffic throughout the network.
"I'd love to get Layer 3 out to each of my school buildings," Lee says, "but that just hasn't been possible due to [the technology's] price." Lee adds that low cost was what made him go with Allied Telesyn for his Layer 2 devices.
The low price of the new Rapier switches is a sign that Layer 3 technology is moving away from being a breakthrough LAN switching technology and is becoming more of a network commodity, says Lauri Vickers, an analyst with Cahners In-Stat Group.
"What I've always said about Allied Telesyn is that it is a [technology]-adoption accelerator," Vickers says, adding that the company "is not there to set the bleeding edge of the market; it's there to look at what's going on, determine what's profitable, and create follow-on products."
Layer 3 switch ports will account for 37% of all LAN switch ports by 2003, up from a projected 15% this year, according to IDC, a Framingham, Mass., research firm.
The Rapier 24 costs $2,995 and will be available Oct. 31. The Rapier 16F costs $6,495 and will ship in November. The Rapier 48 costs $4,695 and will be available in December.
Allied Telesyn: www.alliedtelesyn.com
This story, "Allied Telesyn airs Layer 3 switches for the masses" was originally published by Network World.


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Local Teen Is Hosting Sweet 16 Party For St. Jude – And You're Invited
Every young girl wants to have a memorable party for their 16th birthday, but not every girl is thinking unselfishly like Macie McNail. For her sweet 16 party, coming up on September 14th, she isn't looking for big presents like a new car. She just wants to raise money for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.


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Feb. 22, 2010
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HEAD COACH Pat Summitt:
(opening remarks): "I thought our team came ready to play tonight. We did a lot of good things. We had a good crowd, and that motivated us. We had 20 assists. We shared the ball. In previous games, there were times that the ball got stuck in players' hands. Kelley Cain had 12 blocked shots. She passed Ashley Robinson. Ashley called the other day and asked about our post game. I told her, `Well, Kelley Cain is pretty good. So is Lyssi Brewer.' Our size inside is effective. Glory (Johnson) did some nice things. We only had seven turnovers. That's a significant stat."
(on post play): "We ran a lot if different sets. We spaced well. We were moving better without the ball. We had a lot of good inside action. Our three posts came to play. We took care of the basketball. Our guard play was solid. All in all, our inside game was good. Lyssi (Brewer) is beginning to take ownership in the paint, and that's big for us. Glory (Johnson) is so big, athletic, and quick, and she played with a lot more composure tonight."
(on overall team performance): "Alicia Manning has improved her game. She handled the ball some tonight. Bree (Bass) came in and did a nice job. We had a little better play off our bench tonight. Our players understand their roles, and they all want to contribute. This team is not selfish. They're committed to ball movement. They play better together. They've played a lot of games now, and they've gotten a lot of reps in practice. I'm very pleased for them."
(on Kelley Cain and Alyssia Brewer): "I've said before that I think we've got the most imposing post game in the country. Kelley Cain and Lyssi Brewer have size and the skill set. It's hard to shoot over 6-6 and 6-5. Lyssi says that she's 6-4, but I say that she's 6-5, or close to it. She want to be shorter. I want her to be taller. I don't care as long as she gets the job done."
(on upcoming game with Kentucky): "Kentucky is up next. Last year, we never even thought about getting through Kentucky. We were so bad. I was so mad after the game I couldn't even talk. I didn't even watch film on the way home. I said, `Let's watch a good movie.' Kentucky is really playing well. They really took it to South Carolina. This will be a big test. It should be a great game."
(on defense): "Our offense has gotten so much better. I thought we defended without fouling consistently. That's big. On defense and board play, we have to bring it every night. This was a good way for us to get to feeling good about ourselves with Kentucky coming up. We were focused on what we needed to do."
SOPHOMORE FORWARD Alyssia Brewer
(On Kelley Cain's shot blocking ability): "She's a force. It's like their guards ran into a force field and got rejected. She's just a beast at blocking shots."
(On the key to tonight's victory): "It was our defense. I think everybody put their mind to it in the last LSU game and we were communicating very well. There were some times where we didn't communicate but we picked it back up on the next possession"
(On bouncing back from a sloppy game at Alabama last Thursday): "I think it was very important. It helped us make a statement that we're not going to let one game get to us. We knew what we did wrong (at Alabama) and we corrected it this game."
JUNIOR GUARD Angie Bjorklund
(On the team's offensive performance tonight): "I thought we did a great job of sharing the ball. Having 20 assists is huge for us. We've been working on moving without the ball and I thought the posts did a great job of stepping up tonight and attacking their defense. We just played to our strength, which is going inside."
(On clinching a share of the SEC regular season championship): "We're a whole year older. We went to work this summer and it's just paying off in every game we play."
(On the difference between this game and last Thursday's game at Alabama): "Having Kelley in there definitely made a difference. We just came a lot more ready to play. We were a lot more energetic and we were all talking. We moved on from Thursday's game and said this was a new game, and we just needed to leave it all out on the court and play a 40-minute game. We were close to doing that tonight."
(On Tennessee's ball security): "That was huge for us. We talked a lot about taking care of the ball before the game. I think it was just setting screens and moving without the ball. The posts did a great job of sealing off and getting position and that helped the guards out, too. Everyone did a great job with that tonight."
REDSHIRT SOPHOMORE CENTER Kelley Cain
(On playing most of the game with foul trouble): "I don't think about it. We've learned to not dwell on things that have happened in the past. I just keep thinking about the next play."
(On setting a school record with 12 blocks): "It's cool but I'm looking at the next game."
(On the play of Alyssia Brewer and Glory Johnson): "Both of them have been doing that all year. We're a whole year older and we've grown a lot. When one person isn't having a great night, somebody else is going to step up, that's guaranteed."
(On the difference in Brewer's game from last year to this year): "She's a lot more confident this year. You can tell that by the way she plays. She's good at it--nobody can stop her hook shot."
(On her shot-blocking abilities): "That's my favorite part of the game."
(Opening statement): "Tennessee was real good tonight. They did a great job. Brewer was outstanding tonight. I thought our kids fought hard, we played about as hard as we could play. They're length and size caused us some problems."
(On seeing other large teams in the post): "They've always had size here. Daedra Charles wasn't a small woman, I don't mean that in a sense that's negative just a great player. Brewer and Cain are just unbelievable. I've never seen two players on the same team... they could score, they could get the ball. They were 8 for 15. Cain and Brewer were just outstanding. Then you got Johnson who's 6'3 and a guard who's 6'2 and a shooter to go with it. They got a shot. They got a legitimate shot. I think [Pat] needs to go in before she plays other teams and say `Guys, we're playing LSU'. They think they're playing Alabama but they're not. I've played her twice. I've got her on a rebound twice. They've played great against us. I'm not saying what they've done against other teams isn't great. They were pretty good defensively tonight.
(On his players' performance): "Katherine Graham was outstanding in the second half. That's the most improved player in the SEC. Katherine Graham has come so far as a freshman, I'm so proud of her. I don't think there's any doubt. She's had a great year for us. And Allison (Hightower), if our team was a little better, I think she would be player of the year."
(On adjusting at halftime): "We tried to adjust our defense. We told them to be aggressive on offense and start running out stuff. We scored 38 points. Our problem was we came out in the first four positions we had on defense and were completely, 100 thousand percent breakdowns. Not one person in the post did what I told them to do. I drew it out right before we went out there. Cain and Brewer make a lot of things you draw up not work much."
(On Cain having to miss the Alabama game so she could attend class): "I bet they just didn't need her for the Alabama game. I'll bet you if they'd been playing LSU she hadn't missed that many classes. That's all I'm going to say about that. I've got enough to deal with our team."
(On Tennessee's strong post game): "Tennessee has a very strong post game. They have a deep bench in their post game as well. They're very strong, very aggressive and they finish well."
(On practicing differently): "We did. We didn't execute very well. Sometimes game preparation leads to the game and we didn't really have a game preparation but it did cause us problems. Sometimes we weren't very patient and undisciplined and it causes a lot of problems."
(On it being tiring to guard Angie Bjorkland): "She does run a lot. She's very athletic, she's a great passer, and a great shooter so you just have to keep up with her."
(On Tennessee's strong post game): "They're big, athletic and strong. It was a problem for us, but who doesn't have a problem with a 6'6 player?"
(On how you were finding shots in the 2nd half): "Just playing off my teammates and trying to cut off the passing lanes. Coming off screens, you just have to read the defense and luckily I was open but I know they were going to give her a lot of attention so I just kind of found my shot."
(On the difference between the Vandy game and the Tennessee game): "Points in the paint. Vandy isn't a really big team so it's kind of difficult to guard a 6'6 girl."
(On Tennessee's height advantage in the post):
"It's not imposing; you just have to go out and compete. We just got to get better defensively by putting more pressure on the ball and making guards make passes in the paint. Our post defense has to get better. We have to get better defensively guarding that type of team."


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Oxfam launches emergency 365 Alliance for Aviva and other corporate donors to fund disaster relief
20 Sep 2006
International aid agency Oxfam today launched a new, unique
alliance for corporate donors to fund its initial response
operations which will enable it to deal immediately with disasters
whenever and wherever they occur.
This includes a global rapid response team of aid workers and the UK's biggest warehouse with a stockpile of emergency supplies.
Oxfam is aiming to raise Ł7.9 million per year through the fund, which is called the Oxfam 365 Alliance and already boasts Aviva and Vodafone as its first corporate partners. To join the Alliance companies must commit in the region of Ł500,000 to Ł1 million over three years.
Oxfam's director Barbara Stocking said: "The Oxfam 365 Alliance is a pioneering new approach to corporate collaboration that establishes a long-term relationship with Oxfam, enabling us to be prepared when disasters strike. This is the first time Oxfam has ever had such a substantial and strategic involvement with corporate donors that will help save lives in the world's worst humanitarian crises and we're delighted to have Aviva and Vodafone on board."
The Oxfam 365 Alliance's Ł7.9 million annual spend will comprise:
- A Ł6.5 million revolving fund to cover Oxfam's immediate response to humanitarian emergencies
- Ł1.1 million for Oxfam's 90-strong global rapid response team of water engineers, project managers and experts in logistics, public health and nutrition
- Ł330,000 to run Oxfam's emergencies warehouse and immediately dispatch goods to a disaster area.
Oxfam's aid workers will be able to access the funds
immediately in the vital first few days of an emergency, as well as
later on when a situation has dropped off the media agenda but when
people are still suffering.
Anthony Sampson, director of corporate social responsibility at Aviva, said: "Aviva believes in 'Forward thinking'. Whilst appeals after an event deliver enormous help, we have learnt from Oxfam that the earliest possible help makes a critical difference in emergency situations. Our participation in the Oxfam 365 Alliance means that we are helping to strengthen Oxfam's hand in all its emergency work, when it really counts, at the outset. For Aviva the Oxfam 365 Alliance is a perfect demonstration of 'Forward thinking' in practice and we are proud to be a part of it."
The Oxfam 365 Alliance was born in the aftermath of the Asian tsunami on Boxing Day 2004. Many companies wanted to take a long-term approach to supporting relief work but were unsure how to best get involved. Oxfam designed the 365 Alliance so corporate donors could give strategic support to Oxfam's humanitarian work.
"Vodafone is committed to changing lives in communities across the world," says Andrew Dunnett, director of the Vodafone Group Foundation. "We are pleased to be able to use our charitable funds as part of the Vodafone Global Foundation's longstanding commitment to disaster response initiatives.
"This innovative programme will enable Oxfam to respond not only to those disasters which are well reported, but also to serious incidents and tragedies which remain less well-known."
There are now more humanitarian emergencies around the world than ever before. Since the tsunami there has been a food crisis in west Africa, the Pakistan earthquake and the on-going conflicts in Darfur and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
In reaction to this during 2006 the global rapid response team is undergoing a 50% expansion from 61 employees to 90 and Oxfam plans to increase its spending on water and sanitation by 50% over the next three years.
When emergencies strike Oxfam is uniquely placed to help. Its warehouse, based in Bicester, Oxfordshire, is stocked with Ł1.7 million of emergency equipment which is used together with locally purchased supplies and expertise.
Oxfam's emergency stocks include enough water tanks to hold 4.4 million litres (equivalent to almost two Olympic swimming pools), 14,000 buckets and two-and-a-half miles of piping. It also has 30 laptops and Ł30,000 of communications equipment and keeps track of 130 satellite phones.
Oxfam's Barbara Stocking said: "We know there will be emergencies in the future, and that Oxfam's help will be needed in order to save lives. That's why we are now looking for other sector-leading companies to get involved in the Alliance. It will be a powerful complement to the money the public generously gives in the days after an emergency."
For more information contact:
Sean Kenny on 01865 472 359, 07881 655 715 or firstname.lastname@example.com
Vanessa Booth, Group Media Relations Manager, on 020 7662 2482
Caroline Dewing, Corporate Responsibility Communications Manager, 07919 444 546
Notes to editors:
A VNR is available which will include footage of Oxfam's warehouse, flights and aid work on the ground.
Further details are available in an Oxfam background briefing which will have been sent out with this press release.
Oxfam works on over 30 emergencies at any one time.
Each year more than 30m people flee their homes as a result of conflict and natural disasters and over 500,000 are killed in war.
Companies which get involved will receive regular updates, trips to projects for members of staff and close association with one of the world's leading international aid agencies.
The UN has highlighted 12 countries as experiencing under-funded emergencies. Apart from Haiti they are all in sub-Saharan Africa. These include the Democratic Republic of Congo, where 42 million people are at risk from hunger, disease and violent death. Over the last eight years 3.9 million people have died in the Congo in a grinding, drawn-out conflict. But this devastating war and its aftermath are largely unknown to the general public.
Money raised by the Oxfam 365 Alliance will be split between a revolving Catastrophe Fund, an emergencies warehouse and a "humanitarian support personnel" team.
The money will go on immediate relief work rather than long-term development projects, but the work done now will have a beneficial effect for a long time to come. For example childhood malnutrition causes long-term health problems, so by reducing the problem now Oxfam can help improve the long-term outlook for individuals and communities.
Aviva is the world's fifth largest insurance group and the largest insurance services provider in the UK, where it trades as Norwich Union.
The Vodafone Group Foundation is driven by a passion for the world around us. The foundation makes social investments that help the people of the world to have fuller lives by: sharing the benefits of developments in mobile communications technology as widely as possible, protecting the natural environment, and supporting the local communities in which Vodafone's customers, employees, investors and suppliers live.


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How to Fix a Bad Date
Today being Friday the 13th, if you have a big date lined up, you may want to rethink it. If you've had it planned for a while and you're worried because it's Friday the 13th it's going to go poorly, or if it just goes wrong for whatever reason, here are a few ways to salvage a bad date.
You're going to be nervous, so just admit it and break that tension right away. It will show that you're honest and you can start from there now, here are a few things to watch out for and what to do about it.
If they're rude to the server, they are texting and Facebooking and can't keep their eyes and hands off their phone or they keep interrupting you, just say something. Call them out. Tell them that you're not used to people doing that and ask them nicely to stop. I've had to do that on more than one occasion and sometimes multiple times. It was super frustrating. I asked him if there was something wrong or there was an emergency and he said no. It was just one of his friends. So I asked if he was giving a play by play of the date and he laughed, paused and said no. LIES!
Never, ever bring up hot button issues like abortion, religion, politics or the like because that's just asking for disaster. If those subjects do come up, politely decline to discuss it, but if they keep asking about it and you happen to disagree, it could open the door for a good discussion, but just remember to keep it respectful and change the subject if they get fired up. I remember I was on a first date just after the 2004 elections and the guy asked me who I voted for and I told him it was none of his business and he wouldn't leave it alone. I kept trying to change the subject and he wouldn't stop, so I told him and he went full tilt on me for 15 minutes. We had ordered and the food hadn't even come yet, but I wiped my mouth, set my napkin on the table, said it was nice to meet him and left. There were a myriad of things that had already gone wrong (he tried to sell me insurance within 10 minutes) so I really didn't feel bad leaving.
If you aren't feeling any sparks, try asking the person you're with about their passions. If that doesn't work, try and get them to play darts or pool or something. If that doesn't work but you're still having fun and aren't attracted to them, again just be honest and tell them that you feel like you're just going to be better off as friends.
If none of that works, try Bad Date Rescue.


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