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I was recently discussing BPM agility with a senior IT manager, when the topic of configuration files came up. "Many of my colleagues don't like them" he said "we have hundreds of them, and they don't like changing them because they don't know what the consequences will be".
It's easy to smile at this, but practically all guardians of customised systems are in a similar position. The reason that I'm writing about it is because config files (or config data, to generalise) can be a powerful way to drive change to BPM systems if used correctly, because data can be significantly easier to change and deploy than code.
What sort of data might one want to externalise in order to improve BPM agility? A few examples:
- Field labels
- Text to be included in reports/alerts
- Route/path ids and sub-process ids (to permit config-driven re-routing)
- Data relating to rules ('if value of loan > $1000 then' will obviously be more flexible if the value – $1000 – is a variable) if the rules are not already externalised through a rules engine (which would be better still).
- Data that drives which cases/process instances should adopt changed config values. Should changed values be picked up by closed or archived cases? Should they only apply to new cases, or cases with particular characteristics?
As the last point suggests, there is an important system design aspect to this, regarding when config data should be (re-)read and how much granularity is required to control change impact.
And of course, the data to be held will vary widely, depending both on the business processes and the BPMS used.
For this data driven approach to deliver significant improvements to BPM agility the mechanisms used must be thoroughly tested – part of 'Agility Testing'. Unless one can be confident that changes to the config data will result in predictable outcomes, abstracting it will provide few benefits, since changes will once more need to be system tested, delaying deployment.
One significant source of comfort for the hard-pressed project manager is that Agility Testing can be carried out after the initial go-live. Not perfect, obviously, but a promise that 'the system will become easier to change after the second deployment' will put you ahead of many BPM solutions.
So are config files, as such, the best way of delivering the config data into production? Well, no. Config files are hard to add CRUD functions to (and so are often edited in Notepad – easy to make a mistake) and must be deployed (albeit it's a very simple deployment).
Using a relational database (RDBMS) helps a lot, in terms of basic validation, and if already in use on your project it will be easy to piggyback on existing or planned resilience and recovery features. However, without a user interface (UI), the standard method of changing an RDBMS is via a stored procedure (for audit and repeatability reasons) and this, once more, will require testing and deployment.
A custom UI would be best. It needn't be pretty – it will only be used by Admin users or Prod Support so some shortcuts may be possible in terms of corporate standards. However, it will need to be able to provide Read/Update (possibly Create/Delete) functions for quite an assortment of data, so some extendable way to segment the data, such as tabbing, will help. Most importantly it must include an audit log and, ideally, a function that will import an existing audit log, making the changes included.
The reason for the audit log import is procedural. Even though no technical issues should arise from changes made via the UI, there is still potential for the Business to have erred in their change request. So an initial deployment into a User Acceptance Test (UAT) environment may well be required. The UI may be used to directly change the UAT config data – indeed this should be so easy that it could be done with a business representative alongside. Once the Business is satisfied with the result, the audit log can be deployed into Production and run against the Production UI (as an import) with no further testing required, since the resulting Production changes will necessarily be identical to those in UAT.
The BPM project steering committee will need to assess the value of this sort of approach, since it clearly involves a cost. The degree to which config data can be used to drive agility in a BPM solution will vary, as will the value that the Business places on it.
And of course all of this works best within an A-BPM (Agile BPM – here today, Gartner tomorrow!) development framework.
Happy trails…
"Agile" – time for a change
Back in the early 90s we used to demonstrate workflow by building a 3-step 'Leave Application' process from scratch, run it from the user perspective, change it, then run it again. The message, reinforced by our patter and marketing collateral, was clear – workflow was Agile. And you can read the same from every BPM vendor today – BPM will result in (or facilitate, support – pick your own weasel word) Agility.
The reality is rather different. Most operations managers have to prioritise the changes they need to their BPM system and these typically get delivered according to a release schedule that is measured in weeks rather than hours.
Why? Well, there's the complexity – of real business processes that are usually much more complex than their users first thought, defined in tools that are smart but not quite perfect (think workarounds), including multiple integration points (so we may need to change the Java code too), and a user interface that is shared with other systems and environments. So the typical end result of a single process implementation is something that is quite hard to 'get your head around' and requires special skills to change. For a multi-process deployment, this gets even harder. And this complexity of interacting components results in genuine risk – of developer error, of user error (in terms of clearly thinking through what is required), and of deployment error.
These risks are typically mitigated through a series of tests. Systems Testing is specifically designed to test that the changed components work together as expected by the developer. Regression testing will test that the rest of the system has not been impacted by the change. Acceptance testing ensures that the user gets what they (thought they) asked for, and gives them a chance to change their minds. And post-implementation verification testing validates that the smorgasbord of changed components that has been deployed hasn't destabilized the live system. All of this testing and deployment activity takes time and is more efficiently carried out on batches of process changes, rather than one change at a time. The actual deployment may well need to happen outside of working hours, too, as a further risk mitigation strategy. It therefore tends to happen every few weeks, not daily.
Is this inevitable? I don't think so. After all, there are some changes that are always carried out swiftly – on the same day or, at worst, overnight. Adding a new user, complete with a required permissions profile, will have significantly complex effects – not only on that user's system access, but also on reporting, enquiries, and supervisor access – but is typically carried out within hours. Why shouldn't the same apply to process changes?
The answer, today, is that your current BPM solution – typically a BPM product that has been configured, customized and extended to meet your requirements –will not have been designed to support true Agility.
Does any of this matter? Well, think back to the much-derided paper-based process that the BPM system replaced. The process was largely determined by the contents of a tick sheet stapled to the front of the manila folder that contained the case documents. The users knew the process rules, which were based upon what was ticked and what wasn't. So changing the process involved changing the tick sheet (thanks, MS Word) and giving new instructions to the team. It could be done in hours. Sure, the end result was much more error prone, less efficient and lacking in MIS. But are we currently trading enormous improvements in all of these, when we deploy BPM, for a loss in agility?
I believe this to be the single biggest challenge to BPM, with truly agile BPM providing potentially one of the most radical changes that technology can contribute to business processing. As an industry, can we rise to the challenge? What did The Man say….? Yes We Can?
To be continued. Happy trails….
BPM – the future starts here
Having read a few other 'first blogs' there seems to be a tradition of keeping the first one light. Well, I'm not going to do that – I want to really get stuck into a current preoccupation – what is the future of BPM? Now I admit that I'm biased to a positive view, having worked in BPM (nee workflow) since 1990, and the title of this blog 'BPM Futures' also indicates a certain confidence.
However, having been focused pretty much exclusively on business unit, account and project management for the last 5 years (mostly relating to BPM, btw), I feel in need of a domain refresh. So this is it – I hope you'll also find it of some interest and use.
So why do organizations buy BPM, rather than other solutions available in the global software market? My answers are listed below, along with some observations that will provide recurring topics for future blogs.
1. The Spot Solution "We want to manage our process better, whilst keeping most or all of the standard data in systems other than the BPM system".
Comment – essentially a tactical view, this generally happens because the client has calculated that it's cheaper/easier to use a BPM system than to extend their existing system(s) for the purposes of process management.
Examples- streamlining a home loan approval process that straddles an enterprise customer information system and a 'stovepipe' home loans system; managing an accounts payable process in which several thousand employees are occasional users and only half a dozen users – in the a/p section of the accounts department – need to use the a/p module of the accounting system itself.
Challenges and alternatives – if the cost of replacing the existing system were acceptable, most newer 'core' systems – such as home loans and a/p – include workflow (if not BPM) functionality appropriate to the specific application, eliminating the need for integration.
Opportunities and the future – merger and acquisition (M&A) activity, if nothing else, will maintain this market for BPM. And of course the gradual adoption of industry-standard interfaces and standards by core system vendors will make the integration challenges easier over time. That said, there is plenty of room for improvement in the BPM solutions offered.
2. The Strategist "We see benefit in using the same process management tool for a wide range of processes".
Comment – Why? Because it makes skills management easier and allows standardization on common process management features such as process definition, version and release management; data management/reporting; full cycle process improvement; process simulation. At a more strategic level, BPM is seen as protecting process assets from change at the transaction system level, in particular providing flexibility following merger or acquisition.
Examples – there are many large organizations that have invested heavily in BPM and deployed it very widely indeed, with enterprise process management as an explicit goal. Particular examples exist in retail banking, life insurance, wealth management, P&C insurance and telcos.
Challenges – naturally big, enterprise solutions raise the largest problems; agility/ease of change of processes; adherence to standards; the difficulty of full lifecycle process improvement in a highly diverse technical environment; the role for rules management; and managing the explosion of UI requirements that arise from enterprise BPM deployment.
Alternatives – the current wave of core system replacements in the banking industry and the increasing adoption of eTOM-based enterprise telco solutions seem to pose a medium-term challenge to BPM (and, perhaps to a lesser extent, SOA) as a separate industry, though the concepts should live on within the replacement products.
Opportunities and the future – not only core systems, but also enterprise BPM systems are potential subjects for upgrade, particularly as the limits of 'first generation enterprise BPM systems' become apparent to user organizations. There are a number of areas that can benefit from improvement and, at least until core system upgrades are complete (at least 10 years away), demand exists to pay for them.
3. The Document Manager "We started to look at document management – scanning our incoming mail and working from this and our incoming faxes through an image viewer, rather than paper – and realized that workflow and, better, BPM, was a significant value add".
Comment – this is a common sense and frequently used reason for BPM adoption, particularly in a departmental and/or small/medium enterprise context. The current strategic challenge for document management product vendors – increasing commoditization and therefore lower margins – provides opportunities for solution/service providers and customers alike.
Opportunities and the future – whilst this customer perspective starts a little differently (with document management) it soon returns to the familiar territory of specific process management (what are the scanned documents being used for?) and interactions with other systems. So the challenges are similar to 'The Spot Solution' and others.
4. The Administrator "We're looking for a cheap and cheerful way to improve our simpler, administrative processes that our business requires but none of our core systems provide"
Comment – classic examples used are leave processing; timesheets; expense claims; many aspects of employee on-boarding and maintenance, such as security card applications; and so on. Also processes needed to support short term projects often fall into this general category.
Of course even 'simple' processes like these would ideally include integration (do we need to see receipts before approving expense claims? shouldn't timesheet and leave processes interact with the payroll system?). Most BPM systems will provide the technology to provide this integration, though the services required might make the overall business case tough.
Opportunities and the future – this has always been a popular area for workflow, particularly if integration can be ignored (ie worked around by a human operator). Today the relatively simple functionality required combines naturally with BPM delivered through the web as a service, with power provided by cloud computing. No doubt it will soon be as easy and cheap to build an online process as it is today to build a web site (just start with a template…), providing exciting opportunities for a huge number of users and a (very?) few cloud-based suppliers, whilst soon removing this as a market for traditional workflow/BPM solution providers.
5. The Case Manager "We need a Case Management system"
Comment – this is an interesting one. BPM products have frequently been used as part of, or even as the core product for, case management systems. The reason being the obvious one, that BPM products include much of the functionality required for case management, plus the promise of some interesting 'extras' (simulation, full cycle process improvement) and in addition many have a significantly larger user base than specifically 'case management' products.
Challenges – there are many points of divergence between case management requirements and those of other processes, and many of these can be seen as gaps in BPM product functionality. Two examples (1) case management workflows tend to mix status ('state') and workflow process rules (so a case may be worked on by a case worker, who may carry out a range of actions, some of which include their own workflows, such as a referral to a colleague; once a defined status/state is reached the case must be sent for approval (another workflow); once approved, the case is returned to the case worker who now has a different range of permitted activities, because the state has changed. Standard ways of representing process flows, including BPMN (BPM Notation – think swim lanes), are very good for workflows and equally clumsy or long-winded for defining and illustrating state changes – 'state transitions', in the jargon); (2) case management puts a lot of emphasis on data relationships (so in a legal case a law firm may need to record many clients, witnesses, third parties, etc in respect of related cases – BPM systems tend to most easily support only simple data relationships, at both data storage and UI levels, requiring customization to support more). These 'gaps' provide opportunities for service providers to craft custom solutions today, and product vendors to extend their products tomorrow.
For the best summary of the special features of case management I have seen recently, check out the following, published here by the ever-readable Business Process Trends:
Yes, it's produced by a vendor – Singularity – but it's a great contribution to the literature on the subject, nonetheless.
Opportunities and the future – demand for, and therefore interest in, case management appears high at the moment. This probably reflects its concentration in the Public Sector, where every new government initiative requires administrators/administration and, usually, case management. And there is no equivalent of eTOM on the near horizon, as far as I'm aware (any ideas from anyone else on that?).
So the market for case management systems that manage case data, processes and reporting flexibly and reliably appears secure for now. Improvements are, again, needed. The recent signs of movement in the OMG, triggered by a draft RFP from the guys at Cordys, might result in some standards in this area, and/or might stimulate a product vendor to push ahead with some real innovation. Lots of topics here for future blogs…
If you read this far, well done. Not an easy read, and I can assure you, not an easy write either!
Happy trails……..


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This is a print that I just finished up. It features a vintage looking sailing vessel that I photographed a few years ago. I wanted to finish with a painterly looking piece so I used several textures, overlays and brushes to achieve the final look. Let me know what you think about it.
Antelope Canyon is one of my favorite places to visit and to shoot. I see something new each time I visit. THis is an area known as "The Faces" as it looks like two faces facing each other. It looks great in color, but I decided to do a black and white version of it also. Let me know what you think.
I visited Napa Valley a few years ago while spending a week in San Francisco. Napa is actually not that far from the city by the bay. As this was the first time I had visited there, we went with a small group of people and a guide that has been there many times. We hit five great vineyards that day and tasted at each one. If anyone has not been to a wine tasting, you really should give it a try. It is a very relaxing time and a great way to meet people from all over the world. I quickly made a good friend with a young man who was from Vietnam, who was working in the IT field in San Francisco. My three favorites that day were Domain Chandon, Whitehall Lane and V. Sattui, which is where these shots were taken. V. Sattui is the oldest vineyard in the valley and is the only vineyard that is grandfathered to have a deli on grounds. Many years ago when Napa was gaining popularity, there was a battle between the local bed and breakfasts/ hotels, restaurants and the vineyards. Many of the vineyards were serving food and lodging, which was a source of contention to the other local businesses. In the end, the wineries were relegated to do what they do and the other businesses do what they do. V. Sattui was somehow grandfathered and allowed to keep their deli. We had a great lunch including antipasta, olives and a bottle of wine in their garden. The Sattui family also has olive vineyards in Italy and import fine olive oils and olives. They are very traditional in their methods and use only the finest barrels that are a specific wood from a specific forest. Whitehall Lane is the opposite, they are very modern and use stainless steel to ferment and age.. It was a great day, I can't wait to get back there later this year.
A hoodoo is a spire of rock that protrudes from the ground up. The word "hoodoo" is derived from a traditional African American spirituality and relates to working with roots. Hoodoos are found throughout the world, but nowhere more visited than those in Bryce Canyon in U\southern Utah. This small, only 56 sq miles, national park was named after the Mormon pioneer Ebenezer Bryce when it became a national park in 1928. It is a very unique place, from the plateau you view 3 states with up to 200 miles of visibility. Pictures cannot do it justice, the formations are so chiseled and un-uniform that it is hard to photograph. So far this has been my only visit and we only had half a day to visit this park. It is actually just up the road from Zion National Park and about 5 hours from Moab and Arches National park. You can view the hoodoos from the top or hike down to the bottom for a whole different perspective. We were on a time crunch and there was some construction /repairs due to some heavy rains so I did not get to hike down. Planning a trip later this year for a week to hit all the parks within 5 or 6 hours. As a side note, 2 amazing things happened that day while I was there. The first one happened while sitting with about 30 other during a park rangers presentation about the mountain lions and big cats in the area. About middle way through, a little girl shouts "look at that big kitty". We all look over and some type of big cat was literally within 30 feet of us in the brush, The commotion must have startled it, because we didn't get a good look to see exactly what it was. Very exciting! The second one was when I was first walking into the park through the parking lot. I saw a car that was exactly like a car that I had sold to a teacher that lives in Indiana about 5 years prior. As we got closer, I saw that it had Indian license plates on it. My girlfriend said I was nuts, that it was not the same car.. An hour later someone calls out my name, I turn around and there is the guy that I sold the car to, what are the odds of that? We talked a bit and he told me that he had suffered a minor brain aneurism a year before which he had fully recovered from. This is a young guy, not even 30 yet. He said that he promised himself if he pulled through it that he would change the way he lived his life and would visit every national park in the U.S, something he had always dreamed of doing. So he packed up the car with his tent, sleeping bag,etc.. and hit the road. Sorry to be so long winded , but for only a half day trip it was a great day to be alive.
I came across these groups of people riding horses in the water while visiting Freeport, Grand Bahamas. I am not a rider of horses, but it looked like these people were having the time of their lives. I would have loved to try it, but had too many things to do already. Diving with sharks takes precedence over riding horses 🙂
One of my favorite destinations is Sedona Arizona, it is absolutely gorgeous. It is famous for the glowing red rocks, but Sedona has so much more than that to offer. Along with the gorgeous views, there are many other things to do and see. Multi colored stone monoliths jut upwards from the high desert floor creating a vivid, mesmerizing setting that changes hourly with the light. Just before sunset is as if someone flipped on the light switch, they are so golden red.. There is a great combination of wilderness, spas and resorts. They have taken great care to not ruin the scenery with gaudy highrise building, instead opting for a nice blend. The photo above is a great example of architecture blending with the environment. This church is formally the Sedna Chapel of the Holy Cross, most people call it the church of the rocks. It was designed and built by Marguerite Bruswig Staude, the large cross was inspired by the Empire State Building in New York. It sits about 250 feet up on a 1000 foot rock outcropping. Over the years Sedona has developed a global reputation as a place of enlightenment and healing. Beyond the vortexes, a wide range of healing practitioners are ready to assist visitors on their spiritual quest. Psychics, massage therapists, spiritual counselors, reiki masters, life coaches and shamans abound, something for everything. If you haven't been to Sedona, put it on the bucket list.
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I am posting a couple of shots from Arches National Park in Moab, Utah. I was there a couple of years ago and thoroughly enjoyed myself. I was like a kid in a candy store, I didn't know which way to look first. The park is laid out pretty nicely, very easily accessible from main roads that wind through it. Although, some of the formations are a bit of a hike, nothing there requires any advanced hiking skills. The formations are huge and very abundant. The first main formation is an area called Broadway, it is a valley with very tall formations on about 3 sides. While I was there, a group of yogi (plural of yoga, not the bear.. hahaa) doing their thing. It was very cool to watch, they were even getting people from the crowd to join in and give it a shot. My girlfriend at first politely refused, but 10 minutes later she was balanced up in the air on one of the yogi's extended legs. Meeting people from all over the world, seeing a google earth photographer with the 360 degree camera mounted on top of his helmet and a brief snow shower made the day go by way too quick. We were on our way to Los Angeles, so we only had half a day. Carve out a whole day at least to really enjoy all the park has to offer. The park has programs throughout the seasons to get visitors involved. I would definitely recommend this park to everyone.


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Manchester City boss Mark Hughes has insisted he does not want to lose Nedum Onuoha.
The England Under-21 star has been strongly linked with a move away from Eastlands, as City continue to hunt some of the world's top talent.
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2005 can be termed as a year of new car launches, and the latest to join the slew of new car models on the roads is SkodaAuto India's 'SkodaLaura', which has been termed as a completely new car with progressive technologies and multitude of sophisticated elements that have so far been used only in premium luxury-class segment.
Priced at approximately Rs 16.49 lakh, SkodaLaura is available at authorised dealerships of SkodaAuto India across the country.
Speaking on the occasion of the launch, Imran Hassen, Managing Director, SkodaAuto India, said, "This is the world's most beautiful automobile. Our new offering is designed specially for India and is in line with our key strategy to deliver technology packed wonders. SkodaLaura provides an exceptional combination of latest technology, space and futuristic comforts and safety. The car is loaded with environment friendly features and hence, the green chip technology."
In keeping with the company trend, this time, too, there will be no advertisements around the new launch but only a generic ad, which is already on air. SkodaLaura will be competing with Toyota Corolla, Chevrolet Optra and other cars in the C+ and D segments.
SkodaLaura incidentally has been given a series of international awards. which include Best Foreign Car at Germany Autotrophy 2005, Golden Wheel Award from the German car magazine 'AutoBild' in the year 2004, Best Car in its category from 'What Car' magazine in Great Britain in the year 2005, awarded 2 nd place in 'Geneva – Autosalon' in the international competition, named 'Auto 1 Europe' in the year 2005, awarded Best Car in its category by 'AutoMoto' magazine in Poland in the year 2004.
SkodaAuto completed four years in the country last month and currently enjoys a market share of over 25 per cent in its segment. It has 12 products on the Indian roads and claims to have widened the scope of the luxury segment, wherein each product is manufactured keeping specific demands of the Indian consumer in mind. With a production capacity of 30,000 units now, the company plans to continue this series of new launches.
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Lymphoma Itching
Ok last question does lymphoma itching occur early in the disease or late into the disease.?
Anytime...: Itching can occur at any stage of lymphoma. Another important thing to know, is that most lymphomas never present with itching (no matter how advanced). ...Read moreSee 1 more doctor answer
Lymphoma (Definition)
Lymphoma is cancer of the lymph system, which is an infection fighting collection of nodes of lymph tissue populated by white blood cells and ducts that drain excess fluid. The system ...Read more
No rash but have body itching
i have no swollen lymph nodes that am aware off. Can this be lymphoma itching. Had blood work and a portable xray. ?
Many possibilities: Itching is a common symptom and may have many causes. Why you would pick on lymphoma is not clear. This would not be in my five diagnoses to be considered first. If you have already been seen by a doctor, get the results and discuss this with them. Hope all comes out well. ...Read moreSee 1 more doctor answer
I have keratosis palarious. This causes severe itching like lymphoma would right?
Hyperkeratosis pilar: This is an hereditary condition of the skin with extremely dry skin, obstruction of hair follicles, overgrowth of the follicles and often redness. The skin feels prickly with small (1 mm) red bumps around the follicles. The basic treatment is lots of moisturizer. This rash occurs all over the body but mainly on the extremities. Lymphoma is associated with itch mostly, and the rash is different. ...Read moreSee 1 more doctor answer
Can itching on whole body be the only symptom of lymphoma?
Unlikely: Itching can be caused by many other conditions. Lymphomas cause swollen lymph nodes first, then anything else later. If the itching persists, you need a doctor to examine you and find out the cause. ...Read more
I'm having light generalized itching. Could I have lymphoma?
Unlikely: There has to be a lot of other symptoms and signs for lymphoma. May be your is dry and itching may improve with skin moisturising cream. ...Read more
My whole body has been itching every night for 6 days. I'm really confused. Could this be lymphoma?
Unlikely: See a doctor. Do you have hives too? There are allergic and immune conditions that can cause repeated itching, sometimes only at night like idiopathic nocturnal urticaria. There are some rare skin lymphomas that can also cause similar symptoms but the itching is usually continuous big only at night. ...Read more
I have sl lymphoma w swollen axillary node. It has been itching. Is that an indication to check out or just typical and no concern?
Check it out: Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (cll) and small lymphocytic lymphoma (sll) are considered the same disease and often cause mild lymph node swellings. After a biopsy you will often feel some itchiness, but otherwise a lymph node that feels itchy is not usual. Search for other sites of itchiness and if it is more general, consider allergies, infection, or other unrelated issues. ...Read more
Generalize itching, normal blood work, could i have Hodgkin lymphoma?
I bet you don't: The first step in the workup for generalized itching is to change whatever you're using to wash your clothes. If this doesn't provide an answer, look at the distribution and your relation to other exposures, especially light. I trust your skin is normal and there's no evidence of ectoparasites. Hodgkin's is VERY low on the differential diagnosis without a mass / fever / wt loss / sweats. ...Read more
26/F. Healthy. Past 2 weeks body itching when overtired, NOT interrupting sleep. Not everyday. Also, sudden right knee pain. Chances of lymphoma?
Quite low: Before you activate anxiety symptoms it is a good idea to check into the status of what you already know you have - thyroid issues. See you provider for eval of your levels. Meanwhile, try to avoid situational reasons for being overly tired and consider a knee support cuff. It's good you think of yourself as healthy, but do check thyroid levels and basis for knee pain w/ a provider ASAP. Best! ...Read more
Generalized itching for five months. No rash, normal blood work, no allergies have been found. Do I need to be worried about Hodgkin's lymphoma?
See derm: Although lymphoma is a possibility, it is by far not the more common causes for itching. If you have lymphoma, you will have other symptoms (fatigue , weight loss etc) as well. ...Read more
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Itches are a clinical finding in which a person's skin has a sensation of non-painful irritation ...Read more


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I will be making my very first topsy turvy for my daugter's graduation this week. She wants chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry for her cake flavors. I was thinking of the following::::dark chocolate cake with BC frosting and raspberry filling, vanilla cake with chocolate BC and almond filling, and for the top, strawberry cake with lemon BC. This is also a practice cake for me. I want to cover it in fondant. Gold (apricot jello)for the bottom, purple (actually got the holiday marshmallows in red, white, and blue) for the middle, and green (lime jello) for the top layer. I haven't decided on a design yet for the layers. I will be using the MMF recipe from CC where you use jello to color and flavor the fondant. Is this clashing anywhere. What would you suggest? As I said, this is my first topsy turvy and it's for my daughter's graduation and also a practice run for a topsy turvy that I need to make in July.
Sounds great to me!
I just made my first topsy turvy this past weekend and used ganache as filling for two of the tiers. The other tier was buttercream with blueberry preserves and that layer gave me more headaches than I care to admit! The ganached tiers were solid as rocks but the middle tier with the BC slid all over the place. My next topsy turvy will definitely be ganache filling only! Just something to think about! Good luck!
Covering in fondant certainly makes the tiers easier to handle with a topsy turvy. Your plan sounds very delicious. I made a topsy turvy with a mousse filling and covered with fondant and didn't have any problems with stability. Good luck!


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A Canadian court ordered Google to remove links to a company's products from its search engine worldwide, not just in Canada. Google appealed to the Supreme Court of Canada, and the Reporters Committee and a coalition of American media companies intervened to argue that such worldwide takedown demands are overbroad and will have a seriously detrimental effect on freedom of expression, particularly if other countries impose similarly sweeping restrictions to enforce their own laws.
In this case, the District Court recognized that the nondisclosure requirements in a National Security Letter statute (18 U.S.C. § 2709(c)) amount to a prior restraint, it nonetheless applied a lesser level of scrutiny than prior restraints receive. The case was appealed to the Ninth Circuit. The Reporters Committee argued the district court's permissive standard is only appropriate in limited circumstances, such as licensing regimes for obscene movies. Section 2709(c), on the other hand, restrains speech on matters of public concern. The brief concluded that a ruling by the Ninth Circuit finding the nondisclosure provision is anything less than a classic prior restraint - requiring the highest burden on the government - will weaken essential constitutional protections guaranteeing the free flow of information to the public.
Microsoft challenged the federal law that allows the Department of Justice to impose gag orders, often permanently, on communications services providers when served with a search warrant for their customers' records. The Reporters Committee, joined by a coalition of 29 other media organizations, argued that the gag orders function as prior restraints that interfere with the news media's right to receive information, interfere with the right of access to court records, and threaten the confidential relationship between reporters and their sources. The brief was written with attorneys with Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP.
The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press, together with 30 other media organizations, filed an amicus letter brief with the California Supreme Court urging it to review a case in which Yelp was ordered to take down material from its site without notice or an opportunity to be heard. A trial court had entered a default judgment in a libel suit after the defendant failed to appear and contest the suit. The plaintiff then sought and received an injunction requiring Yelp to remove the reviews. Two courts found that Yelp was bound by the injunction. The amicus letter argued that Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act immunizes online services providers from injunctions, an injunction restraining speech of a nonparty is an improper remedy for a defamation action, and the lower courts improperly required a content distributor to remove speech before allowing an opportunity to be heard.
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I have been a patient of Dr. Schenk for 7 yrs. In that time, she has been one of the finest physicians I have the opportunity to be treated by (and Im in my 50s). Her skill to diagnose and treat a health problem is accurate and complete. Her caring bedside manner is excellent. I highly recommend Dr. Schenk.
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After nearly a year of chasing and endocrine problem I contacted the Manufacturer of the Drug I had been taking under Dr Schenks care. They supplied me a P1 sheet. On this sheet they very specifically mentioned a 12 week minimum for dosage adjustments. Dr Schenk has adjusted mine 3 times in 30 day or less intervals. I did some research and even spoke to an endocrine specialist at Sanford University whom was Horrified at this incorrect procedure. At his urging I wrote a letter asked for a referral to a specialist and a call back. Long and short I had one message from the Dr in three weeks and two very heated converstions with the "duty nurse" whom has the disposition of a baddger with his feet nailed to a frying pan. She blamed a three day span when I was travling and ran out of medication for a 8+ month rollercoaster of blood tests and adjsutments.. So despite leaving me a message that she would refer me to whom ever. When the time came for that referral DR schenk refused to do so... Rule #1 the Doctor is always right, Rule #2 through 17 please refer to rule 1. As a patient don't you dare question the doctor even if she has endangerd your well being. My son and I have been patients for well over 6 years. We have always, always had 30-40 minute wait times in the lobby with just as much time again once seated in the examination room. That may be a sign of the times, we will not return
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So, what changes when you get married? Basically everything! Don't be scared, it is just a transitional phase of your life where you and your partner deal with everything as a team!
Congratulations! You just got married and are starting a life with your spouse in the home you just purchased. Being a new homeowner can be a very exciting time for newlyweds. So it's been awhile since the wedding, and you want to show off your new home! But wait, you may have some questions on how to go about throwing your first housewarming party. Then keep reading since we've compiled and answered some commonly asked questions about throwing the event!
The big question is when to have a housewarming party. Well, there's really no wrong answer. On one hand, many people just hold the party after everything unpacked and beautiful decorated. If you're one of those people that would prefer their house be in tip top shape before having people over, wait until everything done. On the other hand, many people are having housewarming parties right away. It takes away the stress of having to decorate and show off the house itself and the furniture. Plus, if you're worried about things getting broken or ruined during the party, it's not a problem if everything is just in a box!
Any time you throw a party, obviously you want to have food available, but don't worry about making it too fancy. After all, you did just have a wedding. The best and easiest options are hors d'oeuvres. Finger foods are easy to eat while mingling, and don't require having a seat. Plus, guests will feel more comfortable moving around and looking around the house. If your have a great backyard, take advantage of it! If you have a grill, don't hesitate to use it. Everyone loves a barbecue!
After thinking about when to have a housewarming party, the next question is who should you invite. Really whoever you want! You don't have to invite everyone, but think of this as a fresh start. Don't just invite friends and family, but think about extending the experience to your new neighbors. If you had a great relationship with your realtor, even think about inviting him or her.
Invitations are always a great idea to give you the chance of sending a fun card or message to your friends and family. It's also a great opportunity to meet the new neighbors. In our busy lifestyles, many people may not even notice when new neighbors move in. So go introduce yourself to your neighbors and bring along an invitation. It's polite and starts your neighborly relationship on the right path. Or maybe your neighbor just get to you first and come by for introductions. If you have an invitation on hand, it's a great opportunity to give it to your new neighbor. If you don't have invitations made up yet, a verbal invitation is still a great way to include them. When you've figured out when to hold housewarming parties, start thinking about a date right away to make for less awkward encounters.
There's no right or wrong answer here, but you do have to be careful. You don't want your guests to feel obligated to buy you a gift. If guests ask what you'd like, you can tell them where you're registered. However, the BIG no-no is putting your gift registry on your invitations. Many couples will have just had a wedding where guests were expected to give a gift. This is a much more casual event and it's about opening your new home to friends. It's not about the gifts.
You should expect to bring gifts. The hosts won't always expect you to bring something but you should probably bring one anyway. It definitely doesn't have to be anything big. Many people are just happy with a bottle of wine.
While the hosts are thinking about when to have a housewarming party and everything that goes along with it, as soon as you receive the invitation, you will begin to think about what can be prepared for the couple. Here are some great gift options:
Gift cards. You don't have to worry about buying something the hosts won't use. The other great thing is the wide range of options when it comes to gift cards. You can buy gift cards for home improvement stores, so the hosts can spruce up their new homes. Another option is home décor shops like Bed Bath and Beyond. And finally, you could get a gift card to the couple's favorite restaurant: Let them enjoy a night out and forget about the stress of putting together their home. It'll be a great treat.
Plants are always a great option. Liven up your hosts' new home with a flower or plant! They may not need more "stuff" for their home, so a plant is a great gesture.
Wine, as mentioned above, is always an amazing gift! Pick the couples' favorite bottle of red, white or champagne. If they're beer drinkers, pick them up their favorite six pack to enjoy. While you don't have to spring for anything overly expensive, try not to buy the cheapest bottle on the shelf. Pick something you know the hosts will really enjoy.
Coffee table books are also a really great option. Pick fun books that go along with the couples' interests. If the hosts just moved to a new area, pick a book about the location they just moved to. They can read up on fun places to check out!
Household items that are monogrammed are also a great options with a great personalized touch. Get glasses, placemats, a fun welcome mat or anything else that could go in the home. The items can also be themed to the location where the couple lives. If you get a dish or serving bowl of some sort, make some sort of food item for the party to serve in it. The hosts can just keep the bowl after the party!


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Maik Taylor fears for his Northern Ireland future if he spends another season on the Birmingham bench.
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Maik Taylor fears for his Northern Ireland future if he spends another season on the Birmingham bench.
The 38-year-old goalkeeper played second fiddle last season to on-loan Manchester City youngster Joe Hart, who earned himself a place in England's World Cup squad.
Taylor remained Northern Ireland's number one during their qualifying campaign despite making just two league appearances for Blues but he believes his international position could be under threat following the signing of Manchester United goalkeeper Ben Foster.
Taylor signed a new one-year deal in May and although he expects to play back-up again next term, he admits it will hinder his hopes of playing in the Euro 2012 qualifiers.
"I imagine Foster will start the season as first choice so it will be up to me to push him and hopefully get in and get a few games," he told the Birmingham Mail.
"If he produces the level of performance of which he is capable - similar to Joe Hart last season - it's going to make things extremely difficult for me.
"If I am not getting many games at Birmingham it's going to be difficult with Northern Ireland, but I am up for the challenge.
"If I am not producing the goods and someone is there who's playing well regularly for their club then I'm sure Nigel Worthington would make the change."
Alan Mannus (Shamrock Rovers) and Jonathan Tuffey (Partick Thistle) will be out to depose Taylor although the veteran is eager to add to his tally of 83 caps.
"I am still enjoying the game and I love being involved with Northern Ireland so retirement is a long way off yet," he added.
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They are your designs, you will come up with a nice name for it ~ Attractive Interior Designs.
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On 12/04/07, Adam Bovill <email@example.com> wrote: > When I perform queries on my derby database, the response times seem to be > rather large. (At the bottom of this email you can see my schema) > > Database: > > Sessions table has 19 rows > > Items table has 29000 rows > > I perform my queries in the following way: > > return > _DBconnection.createStatement().executeQuery(sql); > > > > If I perform the following query on the sessions table: > > select id, sid from sessions where id =15 > > it takes 30-50 ms > > If I perform the following query on the items table: > > select id, aid from items where id =26111 > > it takes 40-65 ms > > Note that both of these queries are on the primary key > > It would seem that these times were rather slow for such simple queries and > small tables. Are these the expected times? Or are they slower that > expected? The reponse times you report is rather slow. Derby should use about 50 microseconds on these queries not 50 milliseconds. On a dual CPU machine embedded Derby is able to execute about 20.000 queries like these per second. > What steps should I take to try to improve the speed? At the moment I'm > just running derby w/o changing any settings. (I'm running on a 3ghz p4 > with a good bit of ram. Running under linux v. windows doesn't seem to make > a difference. I think a lot of this has to do with how you execute the queries: return _DBconnection.createStatement().executeQuery(sql); Here it seems like you for every query you execute, you do: 1. Create a new statement 2. Execute a query by giving Derby a string containing the SQL code. If this string differs between runs Derby will have to compile this query every time you run you query (since you likely change the value of the id = 19...) Compiling queries in Derby is expensive. Suggestions: 1. Do not create a new statement for every query you run 2. Use (and re-use) a preparedStatement for each of you query types. For an example of what it cost to execute and compile a query compared to executing a prepared statement see slide 22 in the following presentation given at last years ApacheCon: http://home.online.no/~olmsan/publications/pres/apachecon06us/apachecon06.pdf Hope this help, if not report back and request more advice. Olav
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This book collects blog posts, journal entries, and hundreds of photographs from our whirlwind backpacking tour of 30 cities in 13 countries across our 38 days of travel.
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Large Format Landscape, 13×11 in, 33×28 cm
194 Pages
- Publish Date Jul 10, 2010
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Training Day – Linda Vojtova gets sporty in water ready attire for the May issue of Marie Claire US. Wearing sleek pieces from the likes of Michael Kors, Alexander Wang and Max Mara; Linda hits the beach in Txema Yeste's high gloss images with a winning determination. Fashion editor Alison Edmond accessorizes with colorful jewelry and swimsuit caps complementing flawless makeup by Darlene Jacobs (Frank Reps). / Hair by Peter Savic
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she looks a little bit like Gisele
Is it me or is she 85% gisele with 15% rosie huntington-whiteley?
Haha good call! Its unfortunate for Linda she arrived on the scene around the same time as Giselle and lost out in the 'same look' battle.
That is really very unlucky 🙁
Her face reminds me a little of Gisele's.
Right to the point and exactly what a sportswear editorial should be like.


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I don't own a cricket; unless I win the lottery I probably never will. However, I did buy some of there mats with a coupon to cut on with cutters and knives. As long as don't push down to hard, they work perferctly for cutting on.
I was trying to find a cut and seal mat that was food safe but wasn't able to find one. This works out perfectly instead.
The flexible cutting mats at the $store work just as well and are much cheaper.
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wow, thanks so much for the cutting matt info. Of course I just purchased two new matts at hobby lobby on sale. It saves me money both ways, one on purchase, and the other on gas Dollar tree is closer. again thanks.
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JanH, thank you. I already have that one but didn't want to cut anything on it.


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LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - In a high-profile plot twist, Aaron Sorkin's TV pilot is close to nabbing actor Jeff Daniels as its star.
The hotly anticipated drama pilot, tentatively titled "More As the Story Develops," is set behind the scenes of a nightly cable news show.
Similarly, Sorkin's "Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip" was a behind-the-scenes look at a "Saturday Night Live"-type sketch comedy show, and "Sports Night" was a similar take on a "SportsCenter"-like sports news program.
Sorkin spent time with high profile cable newsmen, including Keith Olbermann and Chris Matthews, among others, to better understand the world he planned to recreate.
Daniels, 56, is currently negotiating for the lead role, which was originally written for as a character in their 40s.
If the project goes to series, it will mark the actor's first foray into regular series television. Previous TV credits include several telefilms, including 2008's "Sweet Nothing in My Ear" for Hallmark Channel.
Daniels is better known to stage and film audiences for a prolific career that includes "Dumb & Dumber," "The Squid and the Whale" and "State of Play," among others.
For Sorkin, who won an Oscar last month for his screenplay for "The Social Network," the project will be his first in cable. His earlier series, "Sports Night," "The West Wing" and "Studio 60" aired on broadcast networks ABC or NBC.
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This special purpose reflector produces very even light coverage on backgrounds.
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The background reflector can be attached to any S-fit flash head and is fitted with spring clips at each end, used to fit lighting gels for when coloured backgrounds are needed, and/or diffusion sheets. As you can see from the 360 photos, it can be rotated as well as angled, this allows the height of the light coverage to be adjusted perfectly.
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The two men punched the victim several times and kicked him in the head. The men took cash from the victim's pockets and left the area.
Deputies believe robbery was the motive behind the beating.
The victim was taken to a nearby hospital to be treated for cuts and bruises to his head, Von Rettberg said.
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There are multiple ways that authors, industry professionals, and bloggers (anyone really) can help the convention, and showcase themselves, if their budget allows. For those interested, here is a list of available promotional opportunities for #RustCity17. This list contains the items that will make the biggest impact on our weekend, but I'm certainly open to discussing any additional ideas you may have.
- Charity Raffle to Benefit Child's Play
- Welcome Bags – $800
- Books & Swag – NO FEE
- Badges & Lanyards – $300
- Swag Alley – Attendee $0 / Non-Attendee $25
- Banners & Posters
- 24"x60" Vertical Standing Banner – $50
- 2'x3' Mounted Poster – $50
- Convention Program
For anyone interested in sponsoring a meal, party, or activity, please contact me.
As a first year event, we're going to be figuring this thing out together, and I'm excited for your input. If you are interested in any of the above or would like more information, you can send me a message at "rustcitybookcon @gmail.com" to get the ball rolling. More precise details are below.
Charity Raffle to Benefit Child's Play
All raffle proceeds will go to benefit Child's Play, specifically Metro Health Hospital in Wyoming, MI and Children's Hospital Michigan here in Detroit. If you are interested in donating a gift basket please fill out the Raffle Submission Form.
If you wish to donate a basket, even if you are unable to attend, that would be fabulous! Simply indicate on the form that you will be mailing your basket and I will send you the mailing info.
Welcome Bags
Deadline to confirm: May 1st
Deadline for graphic materials: June 1st
The Rust City swag bags are a little different than your typical con bag. Instead of a canvas tote, Rust City has a fold-up reusable bag. I love this style of tote as it's something I can easily throw into my purse for when I need an unplanned bag or an extra one.
I'll order the bag for you and have your text and graphic printed on it along with the Rust City logo. The cost of the bags may be able to be split among 2-4 authors.
Swag – NO FEE
I will not be including Paper Swag in the welcome bags. I hate seeing the piles that get thrown away at every con I go to, knowing that an author paid good money for it. Therefore, paper swag will be available in SWAG ALLEY only, that way authors can take home what people do not take. Bags of paper swag + candy will be added to SWAG ALLEY.
Badges & Lanyards – $350
Deadline to confirm: May 1st
Deadline for graphic materials: June 1st
I'm not a fan of the neck wallets – they're bulky and often get in the way. So I'm looking at other options for Rust City's badges. In addition, registration for Rust City won't close. Unlike other cons, attendees will be allowed to walk up the day of and purchase a registration. Therefore Rust City uses clear badge holders with a custom lanyard featuring the sponsoring authors' name. At the end of the weekend, the sponsoring author will be able to take home any unclaimed lanyards.
Swag Alley – Attendee $0 / Non-Attendee $25
The idea behind this is a lot of readers throw a good portion of the swag away and only keep the things they're really interested in. Authors spend time and money on the swag, so I would rather see it go back to them, than in the garbage. Plus, attending bloggers like to take extra swag home so they can use it in giveaways – this would give them the chance to grab a little more.
We will provide a 15″ X 18″ area (on a 6 ft. table) which accommodates four spots.
- Attendees can reserve a spot(s) in SWAG ALLEY to display their items for NO FEE. Each person will be responsible for setting/cleaning up their area before and after the event.
- Non-attendees can purchase an area in SWAG ALLEY for $25. Additional spaces may be reserved for $15.
Your promo item(s) are displayed in the hotel convention area from Friday 9am through Sunday 2:00pm. Materials must be rated PG 13 or below.
Banners & Posters
Deadline to confirm: August 1st
24"x60" Vertical Standing Banner – $50
You provide the actual banner & stand, which will be displayed in the convention area throughout the weekend. The banner w/stand can either be mailed ahead of the convention or delivered to the registration area upon arrival. Banner must be rated PG-13 or lower.
2'x3' Mounted Poster – $50
You provide the foamcore mounted poster, and we will display the mounted poster on an easel (which we will provide) in the convention area throughout the weekend. The poster can either be mailed ahead of the convention or delivered to the registration area upon arrival. Poster must be rated PG-13 or lower.
Please note:
- If you bring your own stand, Rust City is not responsible if your banner stand malfunctions. If that happens, we will attempt to display it in another fashion, but make no promises.
- You will be responsible for retrieving your banner Sunday afternoon.
Convention Program
Deadline to confirm: May 1st
Deadline for graphic materials: June 1st
Rust City's program will be given to each attendee and will include the schedule (with enough space to give clear details on all the activities), all attending authors, and pages to collect signatures that can later be added to a scrapbook. This will also allow us to properly give thanks to all the wonderful volunteers and sponsors who help make Rust City successful.
Ad space will be available to attending and non-attending authors, publishers, bloggers, and local businesses. Ad space will be limited, and will be "first come, first served". The program is approximately 5″x7″. The prices are:
- Full Page = $100
- 1/2 Page = $75
- 1/4 Page = $60
- 1/8 Page = $45


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FISH ceramic soap dish with eye and aqua turquoise glaze, porcelain soap dish, counter top, bathroom accessory, pisces
Fish shaped soap dish with eye detail and folded tail. This is suitable for bathrooms with wash basin counter tops as there is no drain hole.
Hand built in porcelain clay and fired in my kiln.
Copyright and Designright Jude Winnall 2017.
Hand built in porcelain clay and fired in my kiln.
Soft aqua / turquoise glaze.
Clay ring foot.
227 mm x 100 mm approx.
Dishwasher safe.
Ready to ship within 3 working days.
Please allow for differences due to the hand made processes. Yours will be just as beautiful as the one shown.
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Chitharal is a small village which is a famous tourist spot in Kanyakumari and is located at almost 45 km from the city. This village is renowned for its Hill temple and Jain monuments.
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The Chitharal hill temple is located on top of a hillock. This small hill includes a cave in which visitors can see rock cut statues of the attendant deities and Thirthankaras. On the interior and exterior sides of the cave wall, there are many rock cut statues and carvings. To reach the hill temple, the visitors have to walk for about ten minutes to the hilltop.
The Jain monuments of Chithral are rich in culture and a lot of visitors travel to these monuments to respect their Gods. The idols and rock shelters of the Jain monuments are dated back to 9th to 11th century.


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When moving into a condo, you may struggle with the best way to decorate and furnish it. The reason that condos can be difficult to furnish and arrange is there may be issues with space, layout and area. One way to maximize space in your condo is to arrange the furniture in a specific way. In addition, the type of furniture that you use and the way that you use it makes a huge difference.
One issue that condo-dwellers deal with are a lack of closets and storage in general. To remedy that, create your own storage shelves. Add bins to small and large shelves and use them to store miscellaneous items. Also, bookshelves are nice for displaying books, collections and movies. To create a pleasing display, group books by color and size. Leave some space between the books so that it does not look cramped.
Choose versatile furniture for your condo. The ideal furniture will serve double-duty. One furniture item that is beneficial in a condo is ottomans. They can be used to store items such as blankets and throw pillows. In addition, they can be used as a side table. Also, choose side and end tables that have shelves underneath to house books and other items.
If you don't have an office area in your condo, and have to make that kind of space for yourself, your living room has to double as a home office. It can be difficult to manage that and create harmony in your home. Thus, choose a desk that is in good condition, is well-made and fits in with the rest of the decor in your living room. To tie it in with your living room, add accessories to your desk, such as lamps or pictures, that match the decor of the room.
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Georgiana Emma Drew (July 11, 1856 – July 2, 1893), aka Georgie Drew Barrymore, was an American stage actress.
Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, her family — parents John Drew and Louisa Lane Drew, brothers John Drew Jr. and Sidney, and sister Louisa — were all actors. She made her theatrical debut in 1872 in The Ladies' Rattle. She followed John Jr. to New York, where she acted in many Broadway hits, such as Pique and As You Like It. In Pique she met a young English actor, Maurice Barrymore, whom she married on December 31, 1876. They had three children: Lionel, Ethel, and John. She is a great-grandmother of actress Drew Barrymore.
According to a 2004 A&E Biography piece, the marriage, happy at first, became rocky as Maurice indulged in numerous affairs. Georgie even filed for divorce, but they reconciled. He asked her to tour with him and Helena Modjeska in a play he wrote; Georgie and the children had converted to Roman Catholicism under Helena's influence. Learning that he and Helena had resumed their romance, Georgie, who had been given ownership of the play by Maurice, forced her hand by closing it. Helena's husband, its producer, sued her. The real reason for Georgie's actions never got into the press.
In 1890 she had a great success in The Senator co-starring William H. Crane. In December 1891, illness forced her to leave the cast. Suffering from what turned out to be consumption, she traveled West in 1893 with Ethel to take a cure, but died a few months later in Santa Barbara, California. Reportedly her last words were, "Oh my poor kids!, what shall ever become of them". It was 14 year old Ethel's responsibility to see that her mother's body was returned to Philadelphia for burial by Mrs Drew & Maurice. This coast to coast journey would have lasted a week in 1893.
External links
- Georgiana Drew at Find a Grave
- Georgiana Drew at the Internet Broadway Database
- Georgie Drew Barrymorephoto gallery at New York Public Library Billy Rose Collection
- rare in studio portrait of Georgiana Drew Barrymore from the 1870s
- wedding photo of Georgiana Drew and Maurice Barrymore 1876