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When James Allard lived in Japan as a student in the 1990s, he frequented kaiten sushi restaurants, which keep prices low by circulating dishes on a conveyor belt rather than making nigiri, sashimi, and sushi rolls to order. The problem he observed was that dishes stayed on the belt too long, losing freshness and becoming unappetizing.
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So when Allard and a partner opened their first kaiten-style Blue C Sushi restaurant in Seattle in 2003, they implemented a bar-code system that notified them when a plate had been on the conveyor more than 90 minutes, so they could remove it.
But that wasn't good enough for Allard, a former technology entrepreneur. In 2006, following the lead of Wal-Mart, the Department of Defense, and other large enterprises, tiny Blue C Sushi installed RFID technology so it could precisely monitor which dishes people were buying, at what time of day, and how long they stayed on the conveyor belt.
The system, now running in two locations, consists of RFID tags made by 3M fixed on the bottom of each plate, Intermec RFID readers and antennas, Microsoft's BizTalk RFID event processing platform, and Ebisu inventory management software from local integrator Kikata. RFID antennas are placed at the chefs' cutting boards so they can designate which dish goes on which plate, and also around the conveyor belt to read tag information from the passing plates.
"They're beginning to see some nice operational payoff, building a database of time of day and year and what people want," says Chris Kelly, Intermec director of RFID business development, who worked on the project. "They're getting better demographics on consumption. It's a novel use of the technology."
Each chef has a touchscreen display to show what's selling in real time, Kelly says. Moreover, Kelly adds, the system automates the billing process, resulting in fewer errors on customer's checks and fewer unpaid bills.
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The spot price of gold closed slightly higher at USD$664.10 an ounce on Sydney trading yesterday, up USD$0.80 an ounce on Friday's local close, the Herald Sun reports. Gold miners fell, with Newcrest (ASX:NCM) dropping 46c to AUD$23.33, Newmont (ASX:NEM) losing 8c to AUD$5.16, and Lihir Gold (ASX:LHG) shedding 6c to AUD$3.20.
MarketWatch reports that gold futures climbed on Monday to close at their highest level in three trading sessions, as some traders reacted to the stand-off between Iran and the UK. "Geopolitics should not be ignored as the pendulum could swing from diplomacy to confrontation over a single word or nuance," Jon Nadler, an analyst at Kitco.com, said. Gold for April delivery climbed USD$2.70 to close at USD$665.70 an ounce on the New York Mercantile Exchange.
South Korea's foreign exchange reserves have increased by more than USD$1 billion in March. Yonhap news reports that, according to the Bank of Korea, the nation's foreign reserves reached USD$243.9 billion. Foreign reserves consist of gold bullion, as well as securities and deposits denominated in overseas currencies, International Monetary Fund reserve positions and special drawing rights.
The World Gold Council reports that the Dubai Gold and Jewellery Group has held its annual party, honouring some of the 700 members of Dubai's jewellery businesses through a customer choice award program. Among those awarded were Damas Jewellery, which received the Customer Choice Award and ARY Jewellery, which received the Service Excellence prize. SKY Jewellery and Al Kanz Jewellery were also praised.
Barrick Gold (NYSE:ABX) is likely to make a formal development decision to go ahead with its Buzwagi gold project in the coming months, boosting Tanzania's mining sector, AllAfrica.com reports. Buzwagi will be Barrick's fourth operating mine in the country, and will operate as an open pit mine producing 12,000 tonnes a day.
A couple has been arrested in Pretoria, South Africa, in possession of four kilograms of solid, unprocessed gold, IOL reports. Caught trying to sell the gold in Lenasia, the man and woman will appear in court soon on charges of being in the unlawful possession of precious metal. Police also found a substantial amount of cash on the suspects.
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The mobile segment is on the rise in India, and startups are the ones riding the highest waves. One97 Communications Ltd., the Mobile Internet Company, acquired the Delhi-based marketing platform MobiVite, a Software as a Service (SaaS) platform that enables businesses and brand managers to create mobile websites and execute engaging mobile-web campaigns. The acquisition will enable One97 to offer complete mobile marketing services to brands and agencies.
India is world's one of the fastest growing mobile market. There will be more than 100 million mobile internet users added in the next two years. One97's Mobivite platform will allow brands to tap this large mobile Internet audience.
Vijay Shekhar Sharma, Founder and CEO of One97, says: "We want to be the dominating force of the mobile Internet ecosystem. Bringing Mobivite to One97 allows us to accelerate our journey towards the purpose."
"We are very excited to become a part of the One97 team! We can now offer our innovative mobile internet marketing services to larger customer base," comments Sanjay Goel, Founder & CEO of MobiVite. "The next generation of mobile sites will be extremely sophisticated, focusing on opt-in marketing and driving sales among mobile users via its integrated business tools."
Google's "Let's Talk Mobile" program has even chosen MobiVite as a key vendor to enable businesses to market mobile websites.


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Gove's historical accuracy is questioned
Historians from leading universities have accused Michael Gove of an "extraordinary and misleading" attack on history teaching in schools.
In a letter to The Times, 54 historians criticise him for "manipulating and distorting" evidence in a speech in which he mocked a child-like approach to the subject.
Last week Mr Gove ridiculed a lesson plan in which GCSE students used Mr Men characters to describe the rise of Hitler. He also mocked a history teachers' organisation for encouraging the use of a Disney film to teach children about King John.
The academics say that this latter claim misrepresented an article in the Historical Association's journal for primary schools. The article, for teachers of children aged 7 to 11, begins with a section on the teaching…


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- 1.3 Etymology 2
- 1.4 Etymology 3
- 1.5 Etymology 4
- 1.6 Etymology 5
- 1.7 Anagrams
Etymology 1
Recorded since circa 1405, from Middle French poupe, from Italian poppa, from Latin puppis, all meaning "stern of a ship".
poop (countable and uncountable, plural poops)
- The stern of a ship.
- For usage examples of this term, see Citations:poop.
Derived terms
poop (third-person singular simple present poops, present participle pooping, simple past and past participle pooped)
- (transitive) To break seawater with the poop of a vessel, especially the poop deck.
- We were pooped within hailing of the quay and were nearly sunk.
- (transitive) To embark a ship over the stern.
Etymology 2
Origin uncertain, possibly from Middle English poupen. Compare Dutch poepen ("to defecate"), German Low German pupen ("to fart; break wind").
poop (third-person singular simple present poops, present participle pooping, simple past and past participle pooped)
- (obsolete, intransitive) To make a short blast on a horn [from late 14th c.]
- (obsolete, intransitive) To break wind. [from 18th c.]
- (intransitive) To defecate.
- His horse pooped right in the middle of the parade.
poop (countable and uncountable, plural poops)
- (often childish) Fecal matter, feces. [from the 18th c.]
- The dog took a poop on the grass.
- The sound of a steam engine's whistle; typically low pitch.
- 2001, Rev. W. Awdry, Thomas the tank engine collection : a unique collection of stories from the railway series - p. 157 - Egmont Books, Limited, Aug 15, 2001
- Two minutes passed - five - seven- ten. "Poop! Poop!" Everyone knew that whistle, and a mighty cheer went up as the Queen's train glided into the station.
- (US, dated) information, facts.
- See also Wikisaurus:feces
Derived terms
- (childish, euphemistic) Expressing annoyed disappointment.
Etymology 3
- Recorded in World War II (1941) Army slang poop sheet "up to date information", itself of uncertain origin, perhaps toilet paper referring to etymology 2.
poop (uncountable)
- A set of data or general information, written or spoken, usually concerning machinery or a process.
- Here's the info paper with the poop on that carburetor.
Etymology 4
Origin uncertain, perhaps sound imitation.
poop (third-person singular simple present poops, present participle pooping, simple past and past participle pooped)
- (transitive) To tire, exhaust. Often used with out. [from early 20th c.]
- I'm pooped from working so hard
- He pooped out a few strides from the finish line.
Etymology 5
Origin uncertain, perhaps a shortening of nincompoop.
poop (plural poops)
- A slothful person.
- 1976, Kurt Vonnegut, Slapstick, Delacorte Press, Chapter 48, p. 224,
- Aside from battles, the history of nations seemed to consist of nothing but powerless old poops like myself, heavily medicated and vaguely beloved in the long ago, coming to kiss the boots of young psychopaths.
- Hurry up, you old poop!
- 1976, Kurt Vonnegut, Slapstick, Delacorte Press, Chapter 48, p. 224,
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One of my nostrils appears to be farther down on one side than the other. Is this a deviated septum? (Photo)
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Possible Deviated Septum
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Asymmetry in the Nostrils Does Not Mean You Have a Deviated Septum
A deviated septum can be diagnosised by:
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2) CT scan
The asymmetry in the height of your nostrils may or may not be related to your septum. Typically, I would look at these areas as 2 seperate areas of concerns.
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Keep in mind that following the advice from a surgeon on this or any other website who proposes to tell you what to do based on a limited two dimensional photo without examining you, physically feeling the tissue, assessing your desired outcome, taking a full medical history, and discussing the pros and cons of each operative procedure would not
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text: To get from Villanova to Quattromiglia by train you can catch one of the 26 trains that everyday travel between these two cities. The first train to Quattromiglia leaves from Villanova at 02:21 and the last train departs at 20:06. If you choose a local train the trip lasts on average 02:14 hours. For your trip from Villanova to Quattromiglia by train you can choose to leave from one of Villanova main stations: Salerno, Bagni di Tivoli Tickets price depend on the departure time and train type, the most economic train ticket available this week is from € 14 to € 14. The most economic train is Regionale () that departs at 09:35 and arrives in Quattromiglia at 13:10 at € 14. On Wanderio you can compare all schedules, fares and railway companies to Quattromiglia and book the best itinerary starting from Villanova.


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Resort style apartment, right across the road from Pippis beach and walking distance to cafes and restaurants in downtown Yamba. It has a pool, spa and barbecue area. Clean fully furnished apartment. Great for professional, student wanting to walk with privacy and if you love the outdoors this is the perfect place with surf, sea and sunshine.
It's close to Maclean, across the road from the river, lovely view. The furnished rooms are upstairs in a lovely old house with ceiling fans and amenities - kitchen, bathroom. Shared space downstairs with artist/owner. Suitable for someone with a full time job.
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As chronicled in the StarPhoenix, when the mother-daughter team of Rose Botting and Heather Morris decided to open up their own studio, their goal was to "try to be that neighbourhood salon." This might be why, instead of naming their salon "Big Chain Salon with Robots for Stylists," they named it after their puppies, Parker and Floyd. The article goes on to describe how since renovating their space, bringing in all new equipment, and throwing open their doors for business, the staff has grown to include three stylists, two massage therapists, and an aesthetician. To create that neighbourhood-salon-feel, the team pairs its skills in all things hair, nail, and massage with little touches such as offering guests free gourmet coffee.


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Its that time of year again – the colourful World of WearableArt™ has quite literally blown into town this week, ready to paint the town red! Hopefully by the time the competing designers fly in from around the world to see their garments take the stage, today's gale force winds will have died down to a gentle, welcoming sea breeze. Wind,… Read more »
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New WOW Factor!
This week we are changing over a number of garments in The WOW Factor, an exhibition celebrating the wonderful, creative and inventive World of WearableArt™. The exhibition itself has been extended to 2 November 2014 so that this year's show attendees can also enjoy seeing a number of garments up close and personal. For those of… Read more »
Wearable of the Week # 11 Celebrating the zipper
This week's wearable is for all those city slickers who have made their way to work today through the mist and the rain with their umbrellas intact! Fashion tutor Deborah Shepherd won the World of WearableArt™ Sustainability Award with this unique take on the sharp city suit, which features hundreds of discarded zippers painstakingly stitched… Read more »
Wearable of the Week # 9
This week's wearable is by Sally Spackman, a recent graduate from Massey University's fashion design degree. Made from hundreds, if not thousands of coiled pine needles, the spiralled forms that make up Powelliphanta Pine are inspired by the beautiful shells of New Zealand's powelliphanta snails – the 'giants of the snail world'. Powelliphanta snails, of which… Read more »
Wearable of the Week # 8
This week's wearable continues on last week's theme of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and hopefully encourages you all to bee supportive! Bee Supporters is the clever handi-work of Andi Regan,who seeks to transform and find beauty in the discarded and everyday. 'The whole No 8 wire philosophy inspires me. I like the idea of using… Read more »
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As October is Breast Cancer Month this week's fabulous wearable takes the form a bizarre but very thoughtful bra – its Lynn Christiansen's The Abbey of St Brassiere. The witty and outrageous Bizarre Bra™ section has been a firm favourite with WOW® entrants and audiences since it was established in 1995. Since then, more than 400… Read more »
WearableArt™ Windows: Maia – Wellington High School
Our WearableArt™ themed windows series continues with Maia from Wellington High School and another take on the Longhorn Beetle image from yesterday. My name is Maia Holder-Monk and I am in Year 13 student studying Fashion Technology at Wellington High School. The photo of the Longhorn Beetle jumped out at me with its vivid colours… Read more »
WearableArt™ Windows: Frankie – Wellington High School
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Jorusalem (Oct. 28)
The British Parliamentary elections have been followed with intense interest in Palestine, especially by the Jewish population, and though all the papers, including "The Palestine Bulletin", issued extra election editions, containing the latest figures, all newspaper offices were besieged by telephonic enquiries from people anxious to have still later results.
Apart from the desire to know the state of parties, insofar as it bears on the composition of the Government which will be responsible as Mandatory for the administration of Palestine, there is also the anxiety about the Palestine pound which is linked up with the pound sterling, and the hope that the National Government will succeed in stabilising its currency, to the advantage also of the people of Palestine.
A statement was issued in Jerusalem a few days ago by the Palestine Currency Board, according to which the coins and notes in circulation in Palestine at the end of September amounted to a total value of £2,344,664.
The number of £P.100 notes in circulation is only 100, and the numbers grow as one goes down the scale in the value of notes. There are over a thousand £P.50 notes; some 24,000 £P.5 notes, nearly a million pound notes, and some 200,000 ten-shilling notes.
The 50 mils piece of which there are nearly 2½ million, heads the list for the largest number of coins, with the half-piastre a close second. The ten mil piece comes next, then the mil, the 100 mil silver coin, the 20 mil piece and at the bottom of the scale the bronze two mil, of which there are approximately half a million.
The Palestine Chambers of Commerce have been following closely the position of the pound sterling. Recently the Jewish Chamber of Commerce in Haifa issued a statement to its members, assuring them that there is no ground for apprehension that the pound sterling will drop below the present level.
The Chamber anticipates an early stabilisation of the pound, the statement went on, and merchants who have contracted for goods in sterling were asked to inform the Chamber of cases where the exporter demanded payment in other currency, where more than the contracted price was demanded, or where British firms had raised prices.
The Jerusalem Chamber of Commerce held an emergency meeting last week at which it discussed trade conditions in the light of the fall in sterlin, and of a large number of reports which it has received regarding cases in which goods were purchased in Europe on a sterling basis and for which Palestine merchants are now being asked to pay the difference in exchange.


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A very pleasant B&B on a working farm. The breakfast served on the patio was by far and away the best we had in Sardinia, and better than we have had in expensive mainland hotels.
Friendly family, relaxed atmosphere, helpful hosts, comfortable room No.
The beautiful, quiet location close to a small village. That the S'Imbiligu had only 3 guest rooms and it was run as a family business, with the proprietors living in the house. Very friendly and welcoming proprietors. I would have preferred one of the two rooms which had en suite facilities. Having said that, the large bathroom solely for our use, was just opposite our bedroom.
Wonderfully friendly and welcoming couple. Lovely location, close to the beautiful villages of Sennariolio and Tinnaru.
Friendly and welcoming Bed and breakfast was up a very narrow and bendy unmade road on earth and stones, not paved and longer than described. Very rough going with some stone walls on either side - we stratched the side of the car.
Outstanding hospitality. Very comfortable room. Very scenic location.
Nice and quiet location, with very friendly people. Spacious and very clean room. Back to nature. Surrounding is fantastic in real Sardinian landscape. Near enough to Bosa, only half an hour by car. Bit hard to find, even with navigation.
Friendly hosts, charming location, clean room, super breakfast on terrace. Remote and isolated location ideal for peace and quiet. Difficult access track.
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It is me that nailed on is referring to. He used to rent a matted area in Maltby and I trained there for a while. I don't now where he gets his information from as I haven't seen or spoke to him since he cornered me last at the red mist event he mentioned that was after I apparently last trained. That in it's self says a lot about what he's saying. Oddly enough the karate gym I train at is at a sports centre in Sheffield that has a swimming bath. I can only assume hes been asking about me. Which is flattering! : )
I've got nothing to hide. My main sport is karate and always has been. If anyone doesn't want me on the card because I'm a karate fighter and don't train at an MMA gym please let me know. I won't be offended. Everyone is entitled to there own opinion. Something nailed on takes huge advantage of. I haven't read his previous posts but I'd bet you pound to penny it's all slagging someone off. Or being a "keyboard warrior" as he like to call it!


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Hugging the yellow line
a verse novella
by Betsy Turcot
About the Book
Hugging the Yellow Line is the story of one woman's journey to dust off a break-up and reclaim her happiness. Dividing everything in two, she sells her possessions and buys a motorcycle. She carries what she has left in Gearsacks and sets off of an adventure across the United States. In between her search for good food, wine and jazz, she finds a reason to get off her bike and stay a while.
About the Creator
Betsy Turcot has featured at Queensland Poetry, Melbourne Overload, Brisbane Emerging Arts, Anywhere Theatre and Woodford Folk festivals. She is a guest MC, curator and feature at Brisbane's spoken word poetry event, Words or Whatever, and has contributed to the Melbourne Poetry Map. Betsy was co-author of the poetic play, She Stole My Every Rock and Roll and poetic dialogue, Chosen Family, with the Belles of Hell.
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The Windmill
Clapham Common South Side, London, SW4 9DE
0.2 km from
Staff were very friendly, the room was large, comfortable,fully equiped and clean. There was very little traffic or other noise. Breakfast was very good, with lots of choice.
This is a cozy hotel with friendly staff. It is very convenient to the tube in a fine location. This is not a bad point, but the dinner I chose could have used some improvement. The chips were great, but the fish was fair. Still, it was a decent meal for the money.
It was easily situated by the common close to tube and all shops. Great to walk on the common. Hotel very comfortable and enjoyed our stay. We will return!
The quality of the bed, the luxury of the room, the nice help at the reception.
Very lovely hotel, which was clean and tidy The shower didn't work
Staff were very polite and hotel was very clean andf well kept We've stayed in 4 star hotels that were more affordable yet much nicer in terms of decor and furnishings E.G. riverside plaza!!
Great location, nice breakfast area and a nice room Staff average
The windmill benefits from a great pub with good english beers and also great food. Breakfast is excellent too.
A great location on the common, close to public transport and nice rooms
It was clean and tidy and close to what I have to do in London. The room was quite and I could not here any pub or road noises and it was nice with the park close. Yes I would recommend the Windmill to anyone coming to London.
Excellent shower and nice clean bathroom No wardrobes or anywhere to unpack and hang clothes. Bedside lamp did not work. Very small room.
Got what we wanted - a reasonably priced hotel with friendly service We heard no rowwdy nightlife though there's traffic and planes (which are easy to block out as continous) and a few loud voiced guests! Tiny bathroom and window in sloping room made it feel cramped and hot. Beds not overly comfortable and sheets not duvet. Breakfast was very basic-would've liked criossants, Italian coffees - and nothing hot was offered. it also was served v early - it finishes at 9 and you can't use off peak public transport till 930. Being a way from most attractions means that you spend extra on transport
Close to underground, tesco and many pubs. Housekeeping every day. Good breakfast. No hairdryer or pen and paper in the room. Housekeeping could have been better, they didnt clean only change of towels and made the bed (no change of bedding).
cheapness. not too far from teh city center. useable. a little far from the city center. It is an additional 20 minutes in the metro to most places.
Close to the tube, shops Rooms in very poor condition
the price is cheap, nice hotel outside, the room ok to sleep the bathroom is not very big and not very clean
Comfortable basic hotel with friendly staff conveniently located near two tube stations. Lots of bars and restaurants nearby and a great local cinema showing first run movies. Tremendous value
Close to where I wanted to be Very little in the room worked (hairdryer,television,t/press,bedside lights, no basin plug etc etc, ). Bed very uncomfortable. Not complaints - just facts.
accessible to all amenities lack of parking, i had to pay for underground parking at battersea and taxied from hotel to car park
Unbearably hot room, no ventilation. Shower was just a trickle, bathroom floor flooded and soaked into room carpet - judging from stains, for the last few years. Noisy, little sound insulation between rooms and corridors. Room generally a bit tatty. I know it's London but for this price in Australia you would get a 3-4 star, 2 bedroom apartment near the beach.
good price and location poor breakfast - only toasts, butter, jam and corn flakes.... no ham, cheese or vegetables... cold room, under the window fanned... Morning noise from other rooms...broken toilette... don´t looks like hotel, but like cheap hostel.
Possibility to left there a luggage after check-out.
the location is rather ok; You have easy access to subway which takes you in 10 min to London's centre The rooms are very very small; I stayed 2 nights. The first night the put us in a room on the ground floor which I would say was a closet. The only windows it had pointed to the eating area inside the hotel. The bathroom door could not be closed since it had only a door handle. And the minute I walked in the room I fell on the bed - there was absolutely no room for anything. Plus the LCD I saw in the pictures was a old tv set with an antenna( who the hell still has those? ) and only 4 boring channels. I think this is "new guys room" - you are new there, you are likely to end up in that room (202 for those curious). Next morning I change the room. This new one was way better but still a small room
The staff who stood out,and really tried in every way to help in any way they could,especially the kind and helpful man who got us a taxi to St Pancreas for the early morning of the 29/05. And the cleaninglady,who kept our rooms tidy inspite of all the qirks of the house. I also liked The nearness to Clapham Common,a great park, and a nice neighbourhood. It needs doing up,and old furniture replaced,drains stink. In short,it is an old building,it is all down to wear and tear. Breakfast is poor.
Localization breakfast
Very welcoming and modern exterior
Convenient location If you are looking for a place to crash then it's OK. Very basic
the hotel was good for public transport around london, allowed us to book in an hour early and gave us complimentary drinks while we were waiting. very basic, shower was only a trickle of water, windows very draughty and quite cold if you didn;t have the heating on high
Dirty, smelly room, breakfast = 2 toasts with butter and avery poor quality orange juice
Booked two double rooms got upgraded to a flat for nothing. Lovely jubley.
Convenient and relatively cheap No wardrobe space. Rather noisy.


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I had Restlane injections for my nose to mouth area, it looked great at first, now the swelling has gone the lines are back this was five days ago, is it too early to see the final result? im very disapointed
I Had Restylane Injections For Nose To Mouth Lines, Is It Too Early To See Final Result?
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I Had Restylane Injections For Nose To Mouth Lines, Is It Too Early To See Final Result?
After fillers it's very common to have swelling for the first 2-3 weeks. Once the area has healed patients tend to think the product is gone but in reality the inflammation has settled and you are able to see your final result. In my opinion, you were probably under-dosed and would benefit from another syringe to achieve full correction
Restylane filler.
Please wait another week to see your final result. If you are not happy, please return to your injector for assessment. You may require more Restylane.
Disappointed with Restylane
If you liked the Restylane at first and now your are not satisfied my guess is that you just need more. You probably had some initial swelling or fluid retention and as it disappeared you saw some loss of results. I would speak to your doctor and see if they think that you need a bit more
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I had Restylane injections for nose to mouth lines. Is it too early to see the final result?
It can take up to two weeks for the final result of your treatment with filler to be evident. I would recommend waiting a little longer, and having an exam by your physician who performed the injections if you are not satisfied with the result. A touch-up can be performed if more filler is necessary. I hope this helps, and I wish you the best of luck.
Learn more: http://www.spaldingplasticsurgery.com/fillers-and-injectable/restylane/
Restylane for the smile lines
Dear hannahjo,
- Give it a full 2 weeks before seeing your injector
- At that time, take after pictures to see how much of a difference there is
- If there is no difference, talk to your injector about the next step
- If you have your own before picture, take it and compare, the difference can be slight and you may just need a little more
Best regards,
Nima Shemirani
These answers are for educational purposes and should not be relied upon as a substitute for medical advice you may receive from your physician. If you have a medical emergency, please call 911. These answers do not constitute or initiate a patient/doctor relationship.


text: Former racing director, Dick O'Brien, passed away. Dick O'Brien was arguably the most successful racing directors in Harley-Davidson history. Born in 1921, he worked as a mechanic and racer for the Puckett Motors Harley-Davidson in Florida. Hired by Harley-Davidson in 1957, he led the company's racing team to 16 Grand National Championships and 183 individual championships over the course of his career. In response to stiff competition from Japanese and British dirt and road bikes, O'Brien supervised the development of the XR-750. This innovative motorcycle went on to become the most successful dirt track motorcycle in AMA history. He also worked with Willie G. to develop the Sportster Streamliner, which set record-breaking speeds at the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah. He retired in 1983 after 26 years with the company.


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All the good stuff—the Oscar bait—comes out in November or December; the dregs are reserved for January and February.
The fish dies and is brought back to life—along with grandpa—with the dregs of a bag of chips.
They are not interested in the dregs from my stash of clothes.
Having drunk the Clinton Global Initiative to the dregs, a hopey-changey hangover ensues.
She says she is suffering from "de very las' dregs of de yaller fever."
This age is, as it were, the waste and dregs of the whole world.
She would drain the cup of pleasure, though the dregs might be bitter to the taste.
The old man seized the bottle, and speedily drained it to the dregs.
But, peace to his ashes—or rather to his dregs—and may there never be such another British colonel!
She bowed her head, and left him standing alone, with the dregs of victory.
c.1300 (implied in surname Dryngedregges), from Old Norse dregg "sediment," from Proto-Germanic *drag- (cf. Old High German trestir, German Trester "grapeskins, husks"), from PIE *dher- (1) "to make muddy." Replaced Old English cognate dræst, dærst "dregs, lees." Figurative use is from 1530s.
see dregs.


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I have a personal site with a gallery which I built using the code in the sitepoint article, Build an Automated PHP Gallery system in minutes by Mayank Gandhi. My gallery had been working very well. I have a gallery page with different categories of photos with their thumbnails. I also managed to build an admin system whereby I could upload, edit, delete categories and photos. It had been functioning well. I had uploaded quite a few photos to my gallery. I have also edited many of them from time to time.
I am suddenly faced with a problem. I went to the admin section of my gallery page after many months. I tried uploading a few photos but they are not getting uploaded at all. I had downloaded a few photos from my camera which I tried uploading to my gallery page.
Whenever I tried uploading a jpeg image, I kept getting te following message.
Warning: copy(/photos/171.jpg) [function.copy]: failed to open stream: No such file or directory in /home/jppp/public_html/upload.php on line 48Warning: getimagesize(/photos/171.jpg) [function.getimagesize]: failed to open stream: No such file or directory in /home/jppp/public_html/upload.php on line 52Warning: Division by zero in /home/jppp/public_html/upload.php on line 72Warning: imagecreatefromjpeg(/photos/171.jpg) [function.imagecreatefromjpeg]: failed to open stream: No such file or directory in /home/jppp/public_html/upload.php on line 87Warning: imagejpeg(): supplied argument is not a valid Image resource in /home/jppp/public_html/upload.php on line 98Warning: imagedestroy(): supplied argument is not a valid Image resource in /home/jppp/public_html/upload.php on line 99File 1 Added Successfully!
It says File 1 Added Successfully but there is only the x mark where the photo should be. The caption is getting uploaded and I am getting the next and previous links to work but the actual photo is not there. Why has this started happening suddenly?
I must mention that I have a new pc now where I have downloaded wamp again.
Then I tried uploading a gif image but I got the message saying that the file is not a photo. I have used the code provided by Mayank Gandhi and created all the admin pages after a lot of discussion in this same forum. My code had been working well earlier. I presume it cannot be anything wrong with my code since I had got everything working earlier. Even now, I am able to edit photos and their categories. It is only uploading which is causing the problem.
There is also a slight problem while deleting a photo.I went to the section for editing photos and edited a photo. I got the message,
Warning: unlink(/photos/171.jpg) [function.unlink]: No such file or directory in /home/jppp/public_html/edit_photo.php on line 100
Warning: unlink(/photos/tb_171.jpg) [function.unlink]: No such file or directory in /home/jppp/public_html/edit_photo.php on line 101Process completed!
Now my photo, 171.jpg is getting deleted and I do not have a problem. But why am I getting a message like this?
I tried to delete a category. I again got the message,
Warning: unlink(/photos/170.png) [function.unlink]: No such file or directory in /home/jppp/public_html/administration.php on line 113
Warning: unlink(/photos/169.png) [function.unlink]: No such file or directory in /home/jppp/public_html/administration.php on line 113Process completed!
Here again, my category did get deleted. So, what I wanted is indeed happening, but again, why am I getting this error message?When I tried adding a category, it did get added.
Why am I having these problems which I did not face earlier? What could have gone wrong?
I wondered whether gd was not enabled since I had recently installed wamp in my new pc, but I checked for phpinfo() and found the following:
gdGD Support enabled GD Version bundled (2.0.34 compatible) FreeType Support enabled FreeType Linkage with freetype FreeType Version 2.3.9 GIF Read Support enabled GIF Create Support enabled JPEG Support enabled libJPEG Version 6b PNG Support enabled libPNG Version 1.2.37 WBMP Support enabled XBM Support enabled Directive Local Value Master Value gd.jpeg_ignore_warning 0 0
I am giving below the codes for my upload function.
// initialization
$result_final = "";
$counter = 0;
// List of our known photo types
$known_photo_types = array(
'image/pjpeg' => 'jpg',
'image/jpeg' => 'jpg',
'image/bmp' => 'bmp',
'image/x-png' => 'png');
// GD Function Suffix List
$gd_function_suffix = array(
'image/pjpeg' => 'JPEG',
'image/jpeg' => 'JPEG',
'image/bmp' => 'WBMP',
'image/x-png' => 'PNG');
// Fetch the photo array sent by preupload.php
$photos_uploaded = $_FILES['photo_filename'];
$photoFileName= $_FILES['photo_filename'];
// Fetch the photo caption array
$photo_caption = $_POST['photo_caption'];
while( $counter <= count($photos_uploaded) )
if($photos_uploaded['size'][$counter] > 0)
if(!array_key_exists($photos_uploaded['type'][$counter], $known_photo_types))
$result_final .= "File ".($counter+1)." is not a photo!
";
@mysql_query( "INSERT INTO gallery_photos(`photo_filename`, `photo_caption`, `photo_category`) VALUES('0', '".addslashes($photo_caption[$counter])."', '".addslashes($_POST['category'])."')" );
$new_id = mysql_insert_id();
$filetype = $photos_uploaded['type'][$counter];
$extention = $known_photo_types[$filetype];
$filename = $new_id.".".$extention;
@mysql_query( "UPDATE gallery_photos SET photo_filename='".addslashes($filename)."' WHERE photo_id='".addslashes($new_id)."'" );
// Store the orignal file
copy($photos_uploaded['tmp_name'][$counter], $images_dir."/".$filename);
// Let's get the original image size
$size = GetImageSize( $images_dir."/".$filename );
// First Create Thumbnail!
// Thumbnail Settings
$Config_tbwidth_wide = 100; // width of wide image
$Config_tbheight_wide = 75; // height of wide image
$Config_tbwidth_tall = 100; // width of tall image
$Config_tbheight_tall = 75; // height of tall image
// The Code
if($size[0] > $size[1]){
$thumbnail_width = $Config_tbwidth_wide;
$thumbnail_height = (int)($Config_tbwidth_wide * $size[1] / $size[0]);
if($thumbnail_height > $Config_tbheight_wide){
$thumbnail_height = $Config_tbheight_wide;
$thumbnail_width = (int)($Config_tbheight_wide * $size[0] / $size[1]);
$thumbnail_width = (int)($Config_tbheight_tall * $size[0] / $size[1]);
$thumbnail_height = $Config_tbheight_tall;
if($thumbnail_width > $Config_tbwidth_tall){
$thumbnail_width = $Config_tbwidth_tall;
$thumbnail_height = (int)($Config_tbwidth_tall * $size[1] / $size[0]);
// Build Thumbnail with GD 2.x.x, you can use the other described methods too
$function_suffix = $gd_function_suffix[$filetype];
$function_to_read = "ImageCreateFrom".$function_suffix;
$function_to_write = "Image".$function_suffix;
// Read the source file
$source_handle = $function_to_read ( $images_dir."/".$filename );
// Let's create a blank image for the thumbnail
$destination_handle = ImageCreateTrueColor ( $thumbnail_width, $thumbnail_height );
// Now we resize it
ImageCopyResampled( $destination_handle, $source_handle, 0, 0, 0, 0, $thumbnail_width, $thumbnail_height, $size[0], $size[1] );
// Let's save the thumbnail
$function_to_write( $destination_handle, $images_dir."/tb_".$filename, 100 );
ImageDestroy($destination_handle );
// .................................................................................
// Lets resize the image if its width is greater than 500 pixels
// Resized image settings
if ($size[0] > '500'){
$Config_width_wide = 500; // width of wide image
$Config_height_wide = 475; // height of wide image
$Config_width_tall = 475; // width of tall image
$Config_height_tall = 500; // height of tall image
// The Code
if($size[0] > $size[1]){
$image_width = $Config_width_wide;
$image_height = (int)($Config_width_wide * $size[1] / $size[0]);
if($image_height > $Config_height_wide){
$image_height = $Config_height_wide;
$image_width = (int)($Config_height_wide * $size[0] / $size[1]);
$image_width = (int)($Config_height_tall * $size[0] / $size[1]);
$image_height = $Config_height_tall;
if($image_width > $Config_width_tall){
$image_width = $Config_width_tall;
$image_height = (int)($Config_width_tall * $size[1] / $size[0]);
// Build image with GD 2.x.x, you can use the other described methods too
$function_suffix = $gd_function_suffix[$filetype];
$function_to_read = "ImageCreateFrom".$function_suffix;
$function_to_write = "Image".$function_suffix;
// Read the source file
$source_handle = $function_to_read ( $images_dir."/".$filename );
// Let's create a blank image for the image
$destination_handle = ImageCreateTrueColor ( $image_width, $image_height );
// Now we resize it
ImageCopyResampled( $destination_handle, $source_handle, 0, 0, 0, 0, $image_width, $image_height, $size[0], $size[1] );
// Let's save the image
$function_to_write( $destination_handle, $images_dir."/".$filename, 90 );
ImageDestroy($destination_handle );
$result_final .= "
File ".($counter+1)." Added Successfully!

";
// Print Result
echo <<<__HTML_END
<title>Photos uploaded</title>
Upload more photos|Home|Back to administration page

I changed the path in my config file and now it works. The path in my config file said, $images_dir = '/photos'; I changed it to $images_dir = 'photos'; and now it is working.
Thanks for the help given by all of you. Coastweb, I should have read your thread more thoroughy earlier. I really need to learn more about the absolute and relative paths. Thanks once again.
The other thing to check is there any room in the server/folder for any more images.
Will this apply even if my hosting plan says unlimited space and unlimited bandwidth?
I believe the path is incorrect.
But, Coastweb, I have not made any changes to my code. I was able to upload photos earlier with the same code.
You have "/photos/171.jpg" when it is most likely supposed to be "photos/171.jpg"
The last one equates to "/home/jppp/public_html/photos/171.jpg"the first one is trying to access "/photos" from the root directory which you should not have access to for security reasons.
Looking at the code it appears you might have $images_dir set incorrectly.make it "photos" (relative path) or "/home/jppp/public_html/photos" (absolute path).
File 1 Added Successfully! Is not realy telling you anything as it is not checking the file is on the server only the output of the code.
I would echo out some of your path variables to see you see getting what you expect and check the folder to see if the image is there somewhere.
The other thing to check is there any room in the server/folder for any more images.


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Why buying a HP TouchPad in the 'firesale' just plain stupid – consumerism at it's best
Consumerism at it's best: Buyers now rushing to buy a defunct, useless and substandard device, which had a bad reception all round. Is it just play stupid to buy one?
The HP TouchPad firesale goes on; after just 48 days on sale HP last Friday announced that it was discontinuing it's tablet PC, sparking firesales amongst many retailers in the UK and internationally with some dropping the price by as much as 75%. The 16GB version which normally retails at £350 has dropped to £89, while the £450 32GB model is down to £115. Retailers such as Play.com, Argos, Tesco, Amazon, and Dabs.com are reported to still have stock, and Carphone Warehouse whilst they are now out of stock after selling the the 16GB model at £89, and the 32GB model at £115 are fulfilling all orders received to date. DSG Group says it will have a limited supply of TouchPads on sale at some Currys and PC World stores today. Other online retailers are also reported to have stock, many of which are listed on gadget sites such as PCWorld.com.
But since the HP TouchPad is discontinued, as part of HP CEO Leo Apotheker's long-term plan to get out of the PC business this will mean the technology is essentially defunct, and whilst the company has pledged to continue providing support for the device, it is unlikely to see development at the same pace as competing Tablets. Some have justified buying the tablet as they have previously been unable to justify buying a tablet at such high prices, (which is fair enough - despite the technology now being defunct), others are hoping to see Android ported to the device, though the developers behind such a project have "…advised prospective purchasers not to get too hopeful of a quick result".
It does seem though, as many openly admit, that the only reason people are rushing to buy this device is "…the allure of an ultra-cheap TouchPad" – essentially buying something just because it's reduced in price. People are buying this device in the knowledge that it's also a substandard of technology in itself. Washington Post journalist Chris Zeigler is quoted as saying "… I used a TouchPad and I didn't really like it — I found it fat, slow, and buggy, even with the webOS 3.0.2 update applied. And besides, I already own an iPad 2… yet, for some inexplicable reason, I can confidently say without hesitation that I'd buy the $99.99 TouchPad all over again if given the opportunity. But why?". He also polled his Twitter followers, with which many responded with "… I am planning on keeping it with the hopes that there is more in store for the tablet (either way at $99, who cares)" or words to the same effect. Some on Twitter have even said (ridiculously) that they plan on selling the tablet on at a higher price.
So it's clear most people don't really know why they're buying it, could this be a case of compulsive hoarding with buyers putting it in a glass case next to their Apple Newton? At a time when consumerism is being blamed for the London riots, surely buyers should be more aware? Much has been written (Buyology by Martin Lindstrom, and Why People Buy Things They Don't Need: Understanding and Predicting Consumer Behavior) on why people buy things in a sale, which they don't need – and consumers claim to be more aware and media literate than ever, so why are so many rushing in a frenzy to buy this essentially useless product.
Did you go out and buy a HP TouchPad, and if so why? What are your opinions on those who rush to buy a product the manufacturer has explicitly and openly discontinued? Are people just buying this because a price drop of 75% is too hard to resist – evidently the same traits demonstrated by those who act in a vulture like way during the sales of companies in administration like Woolworths, Borders and Habitat. All in all, the fact a company can openly bin a product, and have people still rush out to buy it just because they cut the price to something frankly still rather expensive is consumerism, and capitalism at it's best – it seems a huge proportion of 'consumers' are still well and truly under the thumb multinational corporations like HP. What do you think?


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Corporate personhood is a legal fiction, not an ontological or soteriological fact.
Meantime he applies the above results in criticism of the ontological argument.
Associated words: ontology, metaphysics, ontological, ontologist.
So much for the author's psychology—let us now proceed to the ontological part of the work.
The first is the physico-theological argument, the second the cosmological, the third the ontological.
Thus the cosmological proof is not only as illusory as the ontological, but also less honest.
It is through this door that ontological belief was supposed to enter.
The ontological Argument has been presented in different forms.
The general requirement that predicates must conform to their subject, they translate into an ontological theory.
Now in that final conclusion the truth of the ontological argument is assumed.


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Hard Drive iPhone Case
Hard disk drives are the primary storage medium for computers and laptop computers. We almost never get to see them outside of the computers they are supposed to sit within, but here's one iPhone casing that makes it look like you're carrying around a hard disk drive.
The hard drive iPhone case is a casing made of ABS plastic that goes on the back of the iPhone 4/4S. The design on the case is made specially to look like what one would see from the top of a hard disk. When it goes on the back of the iPhone, it makes the entire mobile phone look like a hard disk.
Why would someone go around carrying and talking to a hard disk? Well, that will surely get a nice conversation started when you tell them that it's just a casing for your iPhone.
An interesting and novel-looking iPhone casing that will surely appeal to DIY computer enthusiasts.
The hard disk drive iPhone 4/4S case retails for $12.99 from Perpetual Kid.


text: Nickel Street, is a one-way east-west thoroughfare in Midtown Algonquin. Stretching from Albany Avenue to Union Drive West, it is one of the longest east-west streets in Algonquin and one of the most prestigious. Luxury high rise apartments and hotels line the route such as Cleethorpes Tower, the Majestic Hotel. The street forms the southern border of Middle Park, with apartments and hotels offering breathtaking views of the park and city from high above. It is based on the Manhattan street of Madison Avenue.


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Joe Perry Book
On October 7th, Joe Perry's autobiography will be out, called 'Rocks: My Life in and Out of Aerosmith.'
What is it about?
"The loner's story, the band's story, the recovery story, the cult story, the love story, the success story, the failure story, the rebirth story, the re-destruction story, the post-destructive rebirth story."
Aerosmith members have already given us 2 books: Joey Kramer in 2009 and Steven Tyler in 2011. Plus we have a band autobiography, 'Walk This Way,' that was published in 1997.
'Rocks' is also the title of Aerosmith's fourth album.
Joe's book is available for Kindle pre-order right now through this link
Joe Perry


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Museum of Contemporary Art, North Miami
Multiple Dates
Art Lab is a round table local artist conversation, critique, and exchange to promote creative communities, networking and art theory, helping artists find meaning in their work and inspiration from the work of others.
11/14/12 - Feedback and Critique: Cultivating New Strengths
12/12/12 - Why Make Art?: Conversation Led by Artist
1/9/13 - Find an Obsession... and Begin to Dissect!
2/20/13 - Thinking About Direction and Statements
4/3/13 - Feedback and Critique: Growth and Insight
***This a free event with museum admission***
Museum admissions will be available for purchase at the front desk.
Known as the museum "where new art is discovered," MOCA is internationally recognized as a force in defining new trends and directions in contemporary art. The museum originates most of its own exhibitions, presenting an exciting mix of both emerging and legendary artists.
Visitors from around the world are drawn to its permanent collection reflecting the most important developments in contemporary art. MOCA presents a continuous calendar of lectures by renowned artists and critics, film screenings, concerts, and cutting edge performances. It has attracted nationwide attention for highly original education and outreach programs that make contemporary art accessible, understandable, and enjoyable to people of all ages.
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April 2, 2005
WATERVILLE, ME - The 12th-ranked Amherst College men's lacrosse team crushed NESCAC host Colby College 11-4 on Saturday. Sophomore Chris Hofmann (New Canaan, CT) notched a trio of goals and two assists, while senior tri-captain goalie Cushing Donelan (Noroton, CT) surrendered just two goals and grabbed nine saves in 55 minutes of action as the Jeffs improved to 4-1 (2-1 NESCAC).
The Amherst defense, spearheaded by Donelan, fellow tri-captain Greg Donohue (Bow, NH) and senior Scott Aldrich (Wilmington, MA), held the Mules to just one goal in each of the first two quarters and didn't allow a score in the third to secure a 9-2 lead entering the final frame. Hofmann had a hand in all three third-quarter goals, posting a pair of scores and dishing out an assist. Sophomore Derek Cherney (Chappaqua, NY) and senior Josh Cherney (Chappaqua, NY) tallied three and two goals, respectively, while Derek Cherney dealt an assist as well. Seniors Alex Casertano (Millbrook, NY) and Graham Lake (Washington, DC) and junior Kevin Boova (Summit, NJ) each had a goal and an assist, and seniors Andrew Syfu (Hobart, IN) and Bryan Hiller (Wantagh, NY) had an assist apiece.
Ryan Scott led Colby with three of their four goals, and goalie Jeff Miller registered 13 saves as the Mules dropped to 1-4 (0-2 NESCAC).
Amherst returns to action Wednesday at 7 p.m. at non-conference foe Western New England College.


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Cake Stands - Horchow
Tinted glass cake stands with clear pedestal bases make a fun splash on your party table—either individually or stacked for greater impact. Both are made in Poland. Tags: Glass, Cake Stands, Cakestands, Lime, Green, Blue, Tinted, Color, Party, Table, Entertaining, Hostess, Reed & Barton, Cakeplate, Gift, Wedding
Break out your Polo, it's a Preppy Party! No detail has been missed in this fabulous pink and green preppy party set!Added 8 Years Ago from Socialcouture


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For example
- Puzzle game in javascript
- https://sourceforge.net/projects/hylzee/
- a peer ranking system (status:asleep)
- You have time and access to a webserver, SQL, C and php skills, I have a project to make a wonderful(at least in theory) peer ranking system which could be a service in the internet. I have to admit it is untested and the algorithm isn't simple and fast, but it is good.
- A broker server between different MMORPGs.
- This would allow transfer of players and assets between completely different games. This would require cooperation by the servers though, although it might also work by a hawala style system if you got bots running and trading on the MMORPGs. A variant of the server also could provide fine-tuning to RTS games. I'll look at http://www.laboratoryofthestates.com/dbarter/ The goals of the system would be a bit different from the Gaming Open Market.
- A Free Patent Organization
- This would allow people to fight back against the many trivial software patents by patenting their own ideas. At the core would be a website, which would have more features like a mix of forum and wiki, ranking and access control.
- More about the peer ranking system
- The system has the following properties (forgive me if I omit details, but I want some of the fame for discovering it and making it popular, so I'm a bit wary): The system is meant to be used as a rating system for games. But it can also represent a power structure(similar to a representative democracy) or other relationships. When you vote for another member, you don't lose points; When a player receives a new vote, he will always gain points(sometimes only one points); When a player gives you points from his votes, you in turn gain the ability to use his votes to vote for someone else. However, the algorithm makes sure that no player receives votes twice from the same person. If you contrast this with a rating system like the MSN gaming Zone's, where experienced players have lower score than players who never player, you will see that a system where you always gain a few points makes sense. Lastly, in this system deals and matches between champions of different subgroups can be quickly integrated.
- Status of peer ranking system
- I now have the algorithm coded in C. It connects to the mysql database. I have a php interface which allows the basic stuff like creating an instance of the peer ranking system, called "network", and allows voting, and seeing ratings. It still could need lots of features, but it works. The C code could be speeded up by using a sorted heap data structure.
- applications for quantum devices
- You have an idea how to make a quantum device as small as a wrist watch, I have the philosophy to sell tons of them.
- A general language for communication with aliens (or for AI).
- This sounds completely whacky, and is indeed an unlikely scenario, but imagine that tomorrow an alien spacecraft appears in orbit around Earth, and all you need to do is to point a dish at it to communicate. It would be quite handy to possess a protocol and tools to establish communication, both for fun and profit. Even if the aliens never pay a visit, the system should be cool for Artificial Intelligence and language translation. Maybe I'll set it up on sourceforge. Tell me if you do or find this interesting enough to want to help.
- discovering new gods.
- It's related to Quantum mechanics and the Omega Point but E2 isn't interested.
You can message me if you are interested, although I guess I should also try to describe it better. And I will.
Right now my main hobby( after E2 ) is playing Age of Kings. I also have played Civilization.
I was born in Germany in 1970.
School education till class 13.
Some months of military service.
Studying mathematics and computer science with decreasing performance for a lot of years. I have some papers but didn't finish.
Working as html, C and java code monkey for a few years.
Several years unemployment and trying to get more education to be able to show papers when applying.
The future .. uncharted.
I'm beginning to find it annoying how one's online personality gets fragmented with all the different nicknames. People hardly get to know and remember you.
For the record, aliases and names I use(d) are
- EdVanSquish
- McFred
- Siasl
- jalimane
- Highlander
- diag
- wurzel
Disclaimer: Despite my nickname, my religion does not involve beheading and the quickening.
Top suspected reasons checklist E2 w/us get nuked
- typos
- too short paragraphs
- editors feels the w/u insults a supressed minority he isn't part of
- contains original thoughts.
- authors idiocy
- is a daylog
- does not contain enough hardlinks. The feature is there, use it!
- The node this w/u belongs to may not exist because of similar nodes, or it exists but contains different-themed w/us
Since it is bad style elsewhere because softlinks are better, here is my list of lists, containing stuff which isn't yet listed on E2:
sites software projects
- savannah.gnu.org
- savannah.nongnu.org
- seul
- tigris
Please don't try the following, unless you understand better than me how cacls works; since the Administrator can't log in anymore after I did the above (until you delete/change permission his Profile directory). You probably should do /E /G Highlander instead of /G (right?); I changed that in the below lines.
bad security, seen on Windows NT, in 5 lines of php: echo system("date 7.06.2004"); echo system("time 09:06"); echo system("echo J|Cacls C:\WINNT\Profiles\Administrator /E /G Highlander:R"); echo system("echo J|Cacls C:\WINNT\Profiles\Administrator /E /R Highlander"); works, so much for this systems security.


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Fisker Karma Plug-In Hybrid Sales To Start In July
With much of the electric car attention being drawn by the first mass-produced Nissan LEAF and Chevy Volt, many have ignored the 2011 Fisker Karma plug-in hybrid luxury sports sedan.
Fisker dealers in Los Angeles previously claimed the first deliveries to paying customers would take place in March or April of this year. But the cars never materialized, and the date was pushed into the third quarter of this year.
The first arrivals will likely take place sometime in July, according to Fisker, for a retail price of $95,000
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- Corticosteroid (cortisone) injection of joints and soft tissue facts
- What are corticosteroids?
- What types of doctors administer cortisone injections?
- Is a cortisone injection merely a pain reliever or temporary remedy?
- For what conditions are cortisone injections used?
- What are the advantages of cortisone injections?
- What are the disadvantages and side effects of cortisone injections?
- Are there special side effects that can occur with cortisone joint injections?
- Are there special advantages in using cortisone injections for joint inflammation (arthritis)?
- How are cortisone injections of soft tissues given?
- How are cortisone injections into a joint given?
- How long does it take to recover after a cortisone injection?
- Are cortisone injections painful?
- How long does a cortisone injection last?
- How often can someone receive cortisone injections?
- How many cortisone injections can someone receive?
For what conditions are cortisone injections used?
Cortisone injections can be used to treat the inflammation of small areas of the body (local injections), or they can be used to treat inflammation that is widespread throughout the body (systemic injections). Examples of conditions for which local cortisone injections are used include inflammation of a bursa (bursitis of the hip, knee, elbow, or shoulder), a tendon (tendinitis such as tennis elbow), and a joint (arthritis). Knee osteoarthritis, hip bursitis, painful foot conditions such as plantar fasciitis, rotator cuff tendinitis, frozen shoulder, and many other conditions may be treated with cortisone injections. Certain skin disorders, such as alopecia (a specific type of hair loss), can be treated with cortisone injections.
Corticosteroid injections given in the shoulder may cure localized soft-tissue inflammation in the shoulder, such as bursitis or tendinitis. Cortisone injections of the shoulder may be used in conjunction with physical therapy to treat rotator cuff syndrome and impingement syndrome.
Injections of cortisone and an anesthetic such as lidocaine are sometimes used to confirm a diagnosis. For example, if pain in the buttock and groin improves after a cortisone injection in the hip, the pain is caused by hip arthritis rather than arthritis in the low back.
Epidural injections in the lumbar spine (lumbar epidural) are cortisone injections inserted into a specific location in the spinal canal of the low back by a specialist under X-ray guidance (fluoroscopy). These injections may help relieve back pain and sciatica. Epidural injections can also be given in other areas of the spinal canal to relieve upper back and neck pain.
Systemic corticosteroid injections are used for more widespread conditions affecting many joints or the skin, such as allergic reactions, asthma, and rheumatoid arthritis. These injections are usually given intramuscularly, into a large muscle group such as the gluteus muscles in the buttocks, or into the deltoid muscle in the shoulder. The corticosteroid is then absorbed into the blood and travels through the bloodstream to treat the inflammation. Systemic corticosteroids can also be administered intravenously to treat more severe widespread inflammation.
McNabb, J.W. A Practical Guide to Joint & Soft Tissue Injection & Aspiration. Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2005.
Ruddy, S., Harris, E.D., Sledge, C.B., Kelley, W.N., eds. Kelley's Textbook of Rheumatology. 9th ed. Philadelphia: WB Saunders, 2013.
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Hi all, I finally got the 1988 528e SETA manual. It is Cirrus Blue and has Pearl Beige interior. I am parting because of rust. The car is currently running very nicely. Cactus has heard and seen the car.
Has Manual swap and 3.25 diff
Fog Lights 40
Cluster 65
Front bumper 50
Shift knob 20 and 20 for boot
Passenger seat 65
45 for hood liner, this is the nice one that only came on the 528e and not the 535i.
Has manual swap for 475. (plus shipping)
260/5 tranny
Cross member
Drive shaft
Hard and soft lines
Fly wheel
Has 3.25 LSD for 175
Doors 50 (2 rear doors are good)
Door parts
Complete Lock set Drivers door, Passenger Door, Trunk, and glove box, with key 40.
Actuators 8
handle hinge 10
exterior black door handle 6
Door trim from other e28 8 each (And fender pieces)
Locking mechanism for each door 15
Hood parts
plastic grill pieces on hood 5 each
hood latch with wire 5
latching parts on front of hood 5
hood hinges 15
Hood shocks 8 each
Other exterior parts
Mirrors 15 each
Trunk 25
C-pillar dark blue 10 each
C-Pillar Bronze 10 each
C-pillar red 10 each
C-pillar black 10 each
C-pillar Gray
C-pillar cirrus blue
Tail lights 35 each ,
Rubber with side marker lights around bumpers (very nice and straight)
Back 20 each
Center Back 15
Front 25 each
Shocks for bumpers 10 each
Rear window 50
Windows Door glass 20 each
Front Window 60
motor and regulators 25 each
Head lights have lots for 2 each plus shipping
Head light bucket 10
Interior Parts
Parts by the dash
OBC 30 for the 533i
OBC 30 for the 535i/528e
All window buttons non lighted 3 each
lighted 5 each
head light switch 10
Fog light switch 10
Defrost button 6
Hazard switch 6
AC button 6
ac fan 30
Controller for mirrors 8
check light box 10
rear view mirror 10
4 Spoke coarse spline steering wheel 25
4 Spoke Fine spline steering wheel 25
ignition with key 25
ignition wiring 30 (Later type
black plastic covers on steering column 5
Wipers stalk 15
Turn signal 15
Cruise Control 15
vents 5 each
A pillar 10 for both
B-pillar DS 25 PS 20
rear pearl beige perfect 75
pearl beige front ds 30 has tear, but great back
pearl beige front ps 60 no tears
2 black head rests 20
Seat switches 10 each (good paint)
Any seat belts (5 each)
Interior door parts
Door caps 10 each
Lock pull on door (pull up to un lock) 1
door latchs 5 each
Have both passenger door cards side in black 20
4 IIami door cards 20 each
4 in pearl beige from a 533i so sold leather 25 each or 80 for all 4
4 pearl beige from 88 20 each
2 cardinal door cards 20 each rears
leather center pieces for pac blue 10
Arm Rest 6 each llama or Pac Blue, Pearl Beige, cardinal
Center console Pearl Beige
e-brake 10 (Pearl Beige has chip in left rear corner)
Speakers area
Rear speaker 10 each
Front speakers 10 each
Rear Deck with brake light 25
Rear Deck Tan with Brake light 25
Other interior parts
Instrument Cluster 65 for 528e 249,000
ECU for 88 528e 50
ECU for 84 528e 45
ICM 30 (for both 533i and 528e)
6 check panels 10 each
ABS computer 30
Sunroof stuff (ask about which part)
sun roof motor 20
Sun roof plastic cover 5 dollars
Interior cover for sun roof 15
Knee panel 20 dollars in pearl beige or Mocha
Heater core 30
Heater box with 3 wires 40 (82-84)
AC box with blower (45)
Heater box with 2 wires 40
Engine Compartment and drive train
528e with 885 head Engine 360
528e 200 head for 120 (has 129,000)
528e 885 head 160
Good Head for 528e 100
Good motor 528e 300
Oil level sensor 40 (528e or 535/33i
AFM for 528e 35
Air box for all 20
Good used boots with no cracks for 535i/533i 10
Windshield fluid holder with strainer 10
Brake fluid reserve 15 for 535i
Brake fluid reserve 10 for 528e
Radiator over flow 10
Fuse box 25
intake manifold 30 either (2=528e or 2 535i)
TPS 20 (for 528, 535i, 533i)
cold start valve 15
Brake master 40 528e
Starter (b34) 25
Starter for m20
Brake booster 25 for 528e
Coil for either 528e or 535i 10
ICV 25 for 528e
FPR 15 (for either 528e or 535i)
Wiper motor 15
Wiper arms 5 each
Wiper transmission 20
Power Steering pump for 35 for early 528e and 533i
Power steering pump for later 528e 35
Alternator from 528e 86 40
Alternator from 533i 84 40
Steering box 90
Haft Shafts (20 each) have 4
Gas tank 50 (must pick up)
Brakes 20 each, 533i, 528e front) and a few good rears
Rotors 15 each 528e and 533i and rears for all)
Any hose 5 dollars
Trunk Interior 20 (floor mat and sides)
Card board piece 20
Trunk Light 5 dollars
have some tools e-mail and ask
Plastic tool box 5
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TRANMERE Rovers manager Ronnie Moore will field an unchanged squad when his side faces Sheffield United on Saturday.
Danny Harrison keeps his place in midfield alongside Liam Palmer, who will play Sheffield United for the first time since joining the side on loan from Sheffield Wednesday.
However Ben Gibson misses out with an adductor injury while Jean-Louis Akpa Akpro, Abdulai Bell-Baggie, and James Wallace are also out of action.
Rovers travel to Bramall Lane in first place in npower League One, sitting two places above their opponents.
Away from Prenton Park, Moore's side have won six, drawn three and lost one.
Sheffield United are unbeaten at home this season, winning five and drawing the other five of their ten matches so far.
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I saw you left flowers, he is my 6th great grandfather too! So we are related. =)
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I see you posted a message that you descend from Rev. William Walton.
I also descend from him, as he is my 10th great grandfather. I have a facebook page if you ever want to send me a friend request. I will be starting a Walton Genealogy page soon on facebook as well.
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It's been quite a while since I added that content. As I recall, I found the information in the census records, and obituaries on geneaologybank.
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Hello. Bartholomew and Hannah are my 9th Greats as well, my line coming from their son Josiah I. I'm from Ohio and if we ever get to New England we'd like to visit the graves of my early Heath ancestry. My maternal Grandmother was Crystal May Heath Elliott, daughter of Joseph Carlisle and Lydia Gertrude Starrick Heath from Logan County, Ohio. Joseph's Father moved there from Groton, Vermont.
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John Olin is my 7 x great grandfather, too. So I think that makes us 8th cousins.
Ancestry.com explains my genealogical chain to him as follows:
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You are the son of Lila Lea.
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Absalom is my 5th great grandfather so, clearly, we're related.
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Larry Darnell was a dentist with more letters after his name than Kermit the Frog on Sesame Street. He had a thriving business, because he really knew how to handle his customers. He was dishonest to the core, but he was clever. He manipulated his patients with such skill; nothing unethical could ever be traced back to him in a legal way.
Concerning his patients, there were no such thing as a clean bill of health. There was always something that needed work, whether there was or not. He would probe around with sharp instruments until he hit a nerve, which was painful enough that his patients were willing to pay his high prices, until the pain was gone.
He would also drug them, before the examination and would usually get them to sign something while their thinking was impaired.
An unscrupulous lawyer discovered through an interview with one of his clients about Dr. Darnell's mode of operation and subpoenaed his patient roster, which he used to sue him for millions of dollars in a class action lawsuit. The dentist was ruined and had to close his practice. The lawyer was investigated by the state's attorney general's office, tried and put in jail for extorting his clients. The state attorney general was run out of office by a prostitute scandal and that same prostitute, became infected with various types of sexual related diseases and spent the rest of her life in bad health.
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Diane Ravitch believes public school teachers are getting bashed for problems beyond their control. She's strongly critical of standardized testing, which she says is corroding public education, not building it.
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Like most of you, I crave pizza most of my life. Movie night, girl friends hang-out, family gathering, birthdays – most of the occasion I have pizza with me. My favorite toppings? Nah don't ask, cause I can't choose which among is my favorite but one thing I'm sure – I love having Pineapple as toppings (the sweetness adds luster to the savoury entree). Bottom line, I think I'm having an affair with Pizza. How about you?
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Just Cause 2 By Nick Stewart May 11, 2010,
7 :40 am
Standing in an increasingly crowded field that includes games other sandbox-of-destruction titles like Mercenaries 2 and Red Faction: Guerilla, Just Cause 2 has a lot to live up to, though not by any virtue of its predecessor. The original game in the series was interesting and creative but somewhat limp in the gameplay department, something the sequel tries to remedy by cranking the knob to 11 and tearing it off. Borrowing elements of the aforementioned games while building on the basic framework of the first one, Just Cause 2 soars high on violence, action, and destruction and in the process becomes more entertaining than any of the titles in its DNA.
Plot is a thin veneer on which hangs the crazy-go-nuts rollicking freight train of action that forms the thick meat of the game. But for those that really care, the excuse of having Rico tearing up fictional island living is the idea that a brutal dictator, Baby Panau, has taken over, much to the consternation of Rico's employers. In order to help make life difficult for Baby, it's up to Rico to disrupt the lives of everyday citizens as much as possible by simply causing chaos on an increasingly large scale - basically, by just blowing the hell out of infrastructure such as generators, oil pipelines and water towers, as well as military amenities such as AA guns and transmission towers. In so doing, Rico paves the way for the progression of what few story missions there are, though these are typically quite extensive and involve some of the most high-powered, high-flying action you could imagine, whether it's disabling a series of missiles or hopping between skyscraper-style hotel towers to take out murderous generals before they take you out.
The reality of Just Cause 2 is that the real heart of the thing is in roaming wildly across the Panauan countryside, blowing stuff up. And there is absolutely no shortage of that: after some 40 hours of play, I'd taken over maybe a third of the villages, military bases, airstrips and communication outposts scattered liberally across the many environments. There are plenty of other corollary distractions, if simply zapping between areas isn't your thing. There are races on boats, planes and cars, as well as side missions on offer from three of the game's mostly criminal anti-government factions, which in turn are essentially miniature, smaller-scale versions of the story missions, but no less satisfying. If that's not enough, each faction also has 100 collectables scattered across the land. These are similar to the countless vehicle and weapon parts you can pick up in your takeover efforts, which allow you to upgrade the handful of vehicles and weapons on offer via airlift from a Mysterious Friend. This provides additional encouragement to push forward through your chaos-spreading journey, as it not only allows you to beef up the grenades, assault rifles and machine guns you can purchase, but it also enhances the proverbial menu with bigger and better things. Other pickups allow you to enhance your health bar, even if just by a smidge, though this too proves crucial over time.
If that wasn't enough variety, there's also the issue of transportation, which in itself is nothing short of jaw-dropping. There are some 104 unique vehicles available to carry you from the arid desert to the snowy mountaintops, and each one has very specific and particular characteristics, making each a very distinctive experience. While a sports car will help you tear across the highways with no small amount of speed, you may find a dunebuggy more apt for slightly rocky terrain. Similarly, lighter choppers are great for precision movement, while fighter jets are great for flying fast and blowing things the hell up. Only boats are less useful in their variety, as there are plenty of slow clunkers, whereas only the speedboats are of any real significance in terms of getting you from Point A to Point B.
And then there's the greatest transportation option of them all: the grapple-and-parachute combo. By using his grappling arm to latch onto a distant point and then activating his infinite-reuse parachute, Rico can bring himself up to rocket speeds before deploying his pack and soaring loftily on the winds. Combined with the ability to grapple the ground while still parachuting, Rico can continuously travel in the air, practically forever, even up mountaintops. It's decidedly slower than some flight options but significantly faster than most vehicles as it allows you to bypass the height and rockiness of the terrain by simply soaring from above - never mind that you can still spray distant baddies with gunfire while you're doing it. It's tremendously liberating and makes transportation a cinch and a joy, something that could have very easily made or broken the Just Cause 2 experience, as moving from place to place without stress or struggle is integral to the fun. With the grapple-and-chute combo, the game pulls it off beautifully, and makes one wonder why more developers can't lock down the concept of this ease of mobility. In fact, it's because of this mechanic that the game's chaotic spirit can be amped up beyond your wildest dreams. It's very possible and common to use a gatling gun to blow up half a military base, then use your grappling arm to latch onto and hijack a defending attack chopper, then use the chopper to blow up some pursuing enemies, then dive from your exploding ride and parachute your way down only to land on top of a passing pedestrian vehicle, at which point you ride off to your next bit of destruction. Simply glorious.
Speaking of the grappling arm, it should be noted specifically as one of the most entertaining additions to the game. Not only does it allow for rapid movement, either to a distant roof, vehicle or gun emplacement, but it also allows for some truly great mischief. Rico can actually hook the opposite end of the hook onto other objects, meaning he can plunk one end into an enemy, and the other onto a roof to allow you to beat him like a pinata. Alternatively, you can plunk the other end into a moving car and watch your foe get dragged off into the distance. Or you can plunk the other end into an explosive barrel and watch him get airborne. The opportunities aren't quite endless, but they do allow for considerable imagination, something which is both intensely fun and appropriate to the game's sandbox-on-steroids nature.
Just Cause 2's visuals are worth mentioning as well, as they're often both wondrous and breathtaking. While the character models are nothing to write home about, there's something truly spectacular in taking in the distant mountains and faint blinking lights of far-off villages as you soar above the jungle canopy, and the sun setting over the ocean. There is no shortage of great sights, which are often only enhanced by the weather and day/night cycle, allowing you to experience rainy nighttime village raids, or boat races at dusk. Special mention should also be made of the explosions: they're simply fantastic. For a game that pursues violence and pure destruction as its hallmark, the simple act of blowing something up continues to be a real joy over and over and over again, even after dozens upon dozens of hours, due in large part to how great the explosions look, sound and feel.
Overall: 9/10Just Cause 2 is just one of many sandbox-of-destruction games in a growing line, but it manages to set itself apart and provide a decidedly visceral and satisfying experience by embracing its belief in giving the player never-ending options to blow stuff the hell up. The plot ain't anything worth writing home about, but then you're not playing for story here; the action is the heart of this thing, and it beats a million times a minute. While the proceedings can become somewhat repetitive, it could be argued that Just Cause 2 is best enjoyed in half-hour bursts, though this is no knock on its quality. It's clearly designed for long-term play, and with its sheer variety of missions, collectables and races, it's an OCD gamer's dream. With its wonderfully chaotic, non-stop action, crazy transportation options and creative use of grappling hooks, it's more than able to sustain one's interest over many, many hours. Just Cause 2 is a great game, and one of the best of its kind.


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Charles 'Charley' Lee Hendren
Funeral services for Charles (Charley) Lee Hendren, 58, will be at 2 p.m. Aug. 19 at First Baptist Church in Douglas, with Pastor Roy Phillips of Douglas Baptist Church officiating.
Interment will be in Douglas Park Cemetery with military honors accorded.
Mr. Hendren went home to be with the Lord on Aug. 11, 2006. He was born Aug. 21, 1947, in Wichita, Kan., to John F. and Ruth (Nichols) Hendren. He graduated from Haysville High School in Haysville, Kan., in 1965. He obtained two bachelors degrees, one in criminal justice at Washburn University and one in theology at Baptist Salt Lake College.
Mr. Hendren met Veronica (Fronie) Ann Zink in Hayesville, and they were married on Oct. 13, 1967. Mr. Hendren served four years in the U.S. Air Force, including one year in Vietnam. He then began his law enforcement career, spanning 35 years as a police officer on the Topeka, Kansas, Police Department, a staff instructor at the Regional Police Academy in Arlington, Texas, director of training for the El Paso County Sheriff's Department in El Paso, Texas, police chief in Sheridan, and finally as an instructor at the Wyoming Law Enforcement Academy.
Mr. Hendren was also a cowboy missionary/evangelist, preacher, singer and poet, sharing the Gospel and the western way of life to others across the United States. Adopted in God's chosen race through the acceptance of Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, he is survived by the countless number of believers in Christ.
More immediately, Charley is survived by his wife Fronie Hendren of Douglas; children and their spouses Rick and Becky Hendren of Jacksonville, Fla., and Kim and Greg Fenn of Arlington, Va.; sister Karen Southwick of Derby, Kan.; and granddaughter Shalla Fenn of Arlington.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Family and friends may call at the funeral home on Friday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
A memorial to the Douglas Baptist Memorial Fund, 225 South Fifth Street, Douglas, Wyoming 82633 would be appreciated by the family. Gorman Funeral Homes – Converse Chapel of Douglas is in charge of the arrangements.
Available for Purchase:
Book: West of Yesterday - East of Tomorrow
CD: Rest Beyond the River
CD: The Trail Home
Book: The Medusa Mare
Book: The Quotable Cowboy
Picture: Charley & Ol' Glory