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Dr. Hilla Steinberg, MD
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Qualifications and Experience
- Medical School - Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main Fachbereich Medizin
- Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main Fachbereich Medizin (Bachelor's)
- Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main Fachbereich Medizin, Residency in Ophthalmology
- New York Downtown Hospital, Internship in Internal Medicine
- Saint Vincent Catholic Medical Center, Fellowship in Ophthalmology
Hospital Affiliations
- The New York Eye and Ear Infirmary
Board Certifications
- American Board of Ophthalmology
Awards and Publications
- Associate Member of the Alumni Assoc. of New York Medical College
In-Network Insurances
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
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- Ophthalmologist
Professional Statement
Dr. Hilla Steinberg is a board certified ophthalmologist. I am dedicated to provide exceptional patient care in my state of the art facility. Each one of my patients receive a individualized approach to meet your every need.
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Verified Patient Reviews
I've been seeing Dr. Steinberg since I moved nearby. Her staff is friendly and wait time is minimal. I appreciate how efficiently things run in her office and that she doesn't try to up-sell (she knows I have glasses that I rarely wear, so she doesn't try to convince me to get new lenses even though my prescription has changed slightly).
Very nice and professional doctor and assistant, but rude receptionist and got bamboozled at the end Went in to see about a possible eye infection and wound up at 375 out of pocket 375 for a followup contact fitting + non-covered refraction test which is 3 TIMES rate at another doc for my far more thorough initial fitting, Would go back for medical visit, but if all you need is a prescription STAY AWAY. UPDATE: When calling back for clarification I was immediately attacked by the receptionist and made to feel like an idiot. Due to that I would never go back for anything.
She's a terrifically doctor. I've referred friends to her and everyone is always very pleased with her medical expertise and her staff.
It took too long to be attended by the doctor. The appointments of her office are not matched with the ones from Zocdoc, so I left the office after 2 hours and 30 mins. The personnel were very kind, and the doctor was very professional.
Easy to talk to, really took her time to check me out and make sure everything is good. Her staff is great!
Very pleasant, and informative. thank you.
Dr. Steinberg appears to be an excellent doctor who is thorough and works to prevent eye and vision problems when possible. She has excellent bedside manner and clearly cares about her patients.
The doctor was extremely thorough and informative. She had an excellent bedside manner and really took her time with me. She was pleasant and made me feel at ease. Her office aide was also wonderful and did a great job pre screening before the doctor saw me. A definite jewel on the west side.
I felt welcomed and taken care of!
Great doctor, terrible wait time.
Dr. Steinberg and her staff were amazing. They were very attentive, friendly and helpful. I was really impressed at how well they worked together as a team, they seem like they have fun working together which gave the office a really nice atmosphere. Dr. Steinberg is an amazing doctor. She listened to my concerns and explained everything to me. You can tell she is brilliant. I did not feel rushed and was impressed at how thorough she is.
The staff were fantastic and friendly. The waiting room got quite full while I was there and there was a delay in seeing the doctor after the initial check-in, but Dr. Steinberg apologized and didn't respond by rushing my appointment, which was appreciated.
Excellent. Thorough, took time to review my circumstances, handled eye issue effectively and quickly.
Very nice doc. Examined both my eyes thoroughly although I had trouble in one. Answered all my questions in detail. I'll recommend her to my friends for eye care.
Dr Steinberg came across as friendly and confident, and she was swift to come up with her diagnosis. She took the time to carry out several tests on my eyes, while continuously explaining the procedures to make me feel comfortable. I would highly recommend her.
Dr. Steinberg is terrific. Incredibly high level of care and her staff is just lovely.
Supportive ,professional ,friendly
She was friendly and very professional, listened my concerns and Staff team were very kind and attentive.
I would recommend syncing up Zoc doc scheduler better with this office. Some patients complained that they were able to book an appointment through Zocdoc, but the doctor was not available. Otherwise, the doctor was friendly, good bedside manner and was fairly prompt.
She's a great Doctor but when anyone in my family has an appt. with her it takes almost two hours to complete
Very attentive and informative.
Very nice doctor and staff
Dr. Steinberg was professional, courteous, thorough and attentive. She solved the issue on my first visit!
Loved this practice. Staff and doctor were friendly, good-humored and informative.
Totally professional ... highly recommended!
She was lovely( as was her staff) and gave a very thorough exam. Explained things clearly.
She is a really thorough practitioner -- very pleasant, caring and capable. Her office staff is terrific.
She's a pro, thorough, moves quickly and efficiently, answered all my questions, but quick to respond but took her time making sure she told me exactly what was necessary. Great experience overall.
Very professional staff, perfect experience , lovely doctor.
My first appointment I waited 45+ minutes to be seen.
Dr. Steinberg is a smart, warm, kind and thoughtful physician. Recommend highly!!
Staff members were friendly and accommodating. I felt like I've been an established patient even if it was my first visit with her. Dr. Steinberg made me feel like I've known her before this appointment and she knew exactly what was wrong with me. She gave me options on the ways to treat my ailment and recommended the best way and the reason why. I'll highly recommend her to other patients.
Brought my daughter for contact lenses. Had a 12:00 Appointment. Did not finish for two hours. At the end, I was informed that my daughter needed to come back for the "Contact Lense Training" at an out-of-pocket cost of that was more than twice what I would pay for the entire service at an optometrist. This was not fully explained to me up front. I walked out.
Dr. Steinberg was informed, professional, and prompt. She didn't even mind that I had my infant daughter with me at the appointment.
I was satisfied with her treatment and service. Everything was right what she has told me and I'm well now. But the wait time was a bit longer than I expected. Overall very good eye doctor and I would recommend to everyone.
Very nice professional office. I felt the Rx for eyeglasses was a bit overpriced. Clean office. Normal wait time.
Efficient,professional,readily answered any questions. Staff members friendly and welcoming.
Easy check in, very nice and professional staff, Dr great!
I wasn't pleased with the service here. It felt more like a business than a doctor's office. The receptionist signed me in and completely forgot I had an appointment (be it after I paid the copay). Also, she expected the pharmacist to suggest an alternate medicine covered by my insurance instead of suggesting alternate drug names on her own - which caused issues at the pharmacy because they expect the doctor to do that part.
I waited nearly 2 hours to see Dr. Steinberg. While she's good, and definitely knows her stuff, the wait is just too much. Once I saw her, she dilated my eyes, and I had to wait another 45 minutes. She was also a bit too rough when looking at my eyes.
Very professional and knowledgeable, but it took me an hour before I saw the doctor and over two hours to complete the check-up.,
I thought Dr. Steinberg was just the right balance of friendly and professional. And staff was on top of everything despite the office being very busy.
She is terrific in all ways--super smart and wonderful manner!
She take time to explain the eye condition, explains as to why this condition may be happening and then offers a solution.
She was very professional and thorough. She did not try to rush me through and she made every effort to understand my condition, so she could recommend the appropriate treatment,
She is very professional and friendly.
She's terrific and extremely knowledgeable and thorough. Her office staff are professional -- all around great experience. This was my fourth yearly check up with her and I have not been disappointed in the slightest.
Dr. Steinberg was great with my 8-yr-old daughter. She was thorough and made the doctor visit experience as positive as possible.
Excellent, very professional staff The downfall was the extra charge just for the glasses prescription. I had never be charge for prescription. That is what you go to the Dr for to get check and to get prescription if needed. And just today received a statement for copy . I don't get it. I needed to pay the copay plus that.
Dr Steinberg was very professional & she was very nice.she listened 2wht i had 2 say & she was helpful in answering my questions.i will follow up with her soon.
Dr Steinberg is great. I've been seeing her for both visual problems as well as Botox. She is very thorough, professional and friendly.
Do not visit her! - The wait was over an hour long - The incompetency was astonishing. The doctor had no idea what to do and ended up giving me a recommendation that was not helpful. - The financial scheming is abhorrent. They will not see you unless you sign a form to pay additional charger for specific tests that they perform without telling you. You then get a nice bill at the end with no competency from the doctor.
The absolute best Ophthalmologist, and I have seen many in New York City and Chicago. Very professional and courteous. Explains things clearly. Does not rush. Cares about her patients.
Dr. Steinberg has a straight-forward, no nonsense approach. I very much appreciate this, but it might not be every patients' cup of tea. Her office is run EXTREMELY efficiently. I arrived on time and was in to see the doctor within minutes of arrival (during a lunch-break appointment time). There were multiple patients moving between rooms due to different testing, payment, etc, and she and her one staff person kept everyone on task, and seen to very quickly. I was there for an emergency eye problem and I feel she gave me a very thorough explanation of her diagnosis. I am very happy with the treatment I received, as well as the follow-up plan we've agreed upon.
This was my second eye exam, it's good to be in competent hands. The gentleman working at the front desk was one of the most professional and polite individuals I have ever met in this city. Sharp and well spoken, definitely a good person to have welcoming people and taking care of the 101 tasks in a doctors office! I would highly recommend this office.
She had been recommended to me. I find her to be highly intelligent, caring and doesn't make you wait for any significant length of time even though she always has patients. Her office is well managed.
Excellent Dr. --Very thorough and kind. I highly recommend her.
It was a very pleasant visit. Professional and effective. Highly recommended
I love Dr. Steinberg!
The staff was very friendly and professional. Dr. Steinberg was very nice with a lovely bedside manner. She explained everything that she was doing and was clear about any follow ups.
Very happy with md bedside manner. Kind friendly and thorough.
Dr. Steinberg is direct, kind, and helpful.
She was very professional and thorough.
Dr. Steinberg is very down to earth and made me feel relaxed about an appointment that I was very nervous about. I would not hesitate to go back to her
Extremely professional.
The staff was extremely helpful and Dr. Steinberg was great.
She was very straight to the point, but she's also very friendly. The receptionist was also nice. The office was well kept, updated and I'm just impressed all in all.
Dr. Steinberg is incredibly sharp and knowledgeable. She is clear and direct, but takes the time to answer and explain any questions you might have. The office is extremely clean and inviting. I always feel like I am in good hands here.
I went to Dr. Steinberg a number of times over a few years. She was very nice, but I felt like I just was not getting the treatment I needed. I originally came because my eyes were requiring drops once a day. I cannot say if this is her fault or just a natural progression, but after using prescription eye-drops, my eyes were significantly dryer. Whenever I brought this up, I was told to keep using them and that a change would happen eventually. Instead, the dryness only got worse. After one year, I had gone from general eye drops once a day to specialized gel drops every hour. My eyes have never gone back to their former level of wetness, and I now spend a significant amount now on over-the-counter eye drops. Later, I needed a new prescription for my glasses. It took quite a few visits with her to get the correct prescription because she said a 5 degree tilt would not affect me, despite that being a severe difference in glasses.
I was very impressed by the care and attention given not only to me but to all who ce into the office. Though it was my first time Dr. Streinberg and her assistant made me feel as if I had been a patient forever. I have found the doctor for me.
She is a terrific doctor. Extremely thorough examination -- she is excellent. Her assistant Anna is efficient and very pleasant to deal with. I recommend this practice without reservation.
Dr. Hilla Steinberg, MD was excellent. She was very courteous and patient in evaluating my eye condition. If you're looking for a doctor who is thorough, has a supportive staff, and a comfortable waiting environment she's the doctor to see.
I really like that she factors in my total medical situation when she does my exams. Her assessments are comprehensive and she has a great memory for personal details.
Dr. Steinberg's office is both modern and friendly. One ZocDoc-specific thing that impressed me is that the info I pre-entered was actually used, I didn't have to fill it out again when I got there.
Completely comfortable, helpful and professional.
Great Doc. Great staff.
Never going back. Horrible mood. Horrible service.
Dr. Steinberg is the best!!
Great doctor and very sweet office manager. Thorough, professional and friendly in a nice, clean office.
Excellent. Smart, quick, professional, very knowledgeable and very pleasant demeanor as well. Would recommend her to anyone.
Dr. Steinberg dealt with my infection ( pink eye)with professional skill and I would recommend her without hesitation for this level of problem. But her office assistant never blacked out the time I booked on zoc doc so Dr. Steinberg wasn't there for the confirmed 1 PM appointment. The assistant said I should come back at 2.30 which I did and then waited another forty minutes. The assistant never sent my RX in to the pharmacy so I had to call Dr. Steinberg at 9PM for a RX which was supposed to be there when I got home from work. Dr. Steinberg has a nice manner and seems like a competentt physician but her office help does not give a kindly or efficient tone to the practice.
She was wonderful! and very detailed.
I was very impressed with Hilla Steinberg. It was a great examination and I really liked her.
On time and incredibly thorough.
Dr. Steinberg is outstanding. I had a small procedure on my eye and she was fantastic. So happy I found her.
She is an excellent listener and definitely makes you feel like you're in very capable hands. I am very happy to have found her. Her front office staff was very welcoming and friendly.
Office staff was very nice, and Dr. Steinberg apologized for the wait before we started the exam. She was very thorough and answered all of my questions. I hope the wait time was abnormal. It was almost two hours before I was done.
Excellent doctor.
She was great- she doesn't do prescriptions for Gas permeable lenses, so that should be made clear on the site, but she was wonderful. She is also willing to go the extra mile to make sure her patient's needs are met.
She's great. Knowledgeable and nice.
Friendly, professional, courteous, and very qualified.
She was very professional and very personable and warm. I would recommend her to a friend.
She is very professional and thorough. Nice office staff.
It went great. I really liked the Dr. Steinberg. She was friendly, warm, knowledgeable and thorough. However, I was there for almost 2 hours, mostly waiting!!! Otherwise, was very pleased.
I was very pleased with my visit to Dr.Steinberg. Her office assistant was pleasant and efficient. Dr. Steinberg was very thorough. She explained things clearly and answered all my questions. Very nice bedside manner- respectful and caring.
The only unfortunate thing about this office is that they charge for a contact lens exam and I was unaware of this beforehand. Still, Dr. Steinberg helped me out there. I had a great experience! She was lovely to work with and very thorough.
After dilating my pupils I waited an hour to be seen again, aside from the long wait the appointment went well
It was great and effortless. I wish all medical appts were as pleasant.
Dr. Steinberg and her staff were prompt, professional, courteous, and most important, helpful.
Hilla was great, very professional and very nice. I really enjoyed my visit there.
Had an eye exam for driver's license purposes. Doctor was very professional and personally saw me through the process start to finish.
She is smart, sensitive and thorough. The best.
She was busy, and saw another patient at the time of my appointment.
Was a bit weird that I was shuttled from room to room, and that they make you pay and THEN reimburse you if your insurance pays. But the Dr was good about explaining what she was doing.
Front desk staff is great, attentive, and kind. Dr. Steinberg is thoughtful, has a good memory of her patients, and does not perform unnecessary procedures for her own testing purposes. She knows her stuff and gets you in and out quickly without making you feel like you've been rushed.
The best eye doctor!! Her staff have excellent customer service and is a beautiful office. Dr. Steinberg has a great bedside manner, she is very patient and takes the time to explain. This is unfortunately very rare in the medical profession nowadays. I highly recommend her.
Wonderful staff and office. Dr. Steinberg extremely personable and professional. Lovely vibe overall.
I like that she gave me lots of options and didn't force me into one solution as I figure out my "bi-foculs" need.
Dr Steinberg is professional, warm and friendly. Her examination was meticulous and left ample time to feel comfortable in deciding me precise prescription. I would recommend her to anyone.
Dr. Steinberg was really great. She was personable and decisive. Rochelle, the lady who helps with eye exams is a hoot! She made my day!
I was really impressed with Dr. Steinberg and her practice. She took thorough diagnostic tests and was able to find what was going on with my eye, where the last Opthamologist was not. Also, she was very friendly and had a great bedside manner. She even let me see the picture she took of my retina. I would definitely recommend her.
She was very friendly and knowledgeable. I need a thorough exam and she gave me one. She was quick to answer all of my questions and did not make me ever feel rushed.
Dr. Steinberg was very personable, attentive and professional.
The offices are clean & nicely appointed. The staff was courteous & professional. Dr. Steinberg was welcoming & answered all my questions patiently. They were lovely.
Smart doctor, with great rapport!
Excellent professional. On time and very personable. Great overall impression.
This was my second visit to Dr. Steinberg and just like my previous appointment - she was on time, thorough, engaged and thoughtful. Her receptionist is A+ as well. She is my new full time Eye Dr. I would recommend her to anyone.
Dr. Steinberg couldn't have been more knowledgable and friendly. I appreciated how she took the time to explain things to me. Add to that a state-of-the-art office and great staff. Very easy to recommend!
Dr. Steinberg was excellent. Her active listening skills are also very good and she was extremely thorough and professional. Two thumbs up!... or should I say two eyes up. :-) Thank you Dr. Steinberg.
This was my first visit to Dr. Steinberg and it was fantastic! Both her and her staff were very friendly and took the time to answer all of my questions about the various tests (it's been 15 yrs since I've been to an eye doctor). I highly recommend Dr. Steinberg to anyone in the market for an Optometrist!
Dr. Steinberg and her assistant Rochelle are excellent....delighted I found them.
A very thorough professional
Dr. Steinberg is the best!
The assistant was very friendly and helpful. The doctor was caring and explained herself clearly. She was present during our visit - looked you in the eye.
She is a very knowledgeable doctor who is extremely thorough, understanding and extremely friendly.
I really enjoyed my experience here. She was very thorough and answered all my questions. I am very curious on what each procedure was so she explained everything to me.
she is wonderful ---
I loved that she was completely thorough, unrushed, answered my questions, and provided excellent advice on prevention and general health maintenance...very reassuring. Have already recommended Dr. Steinberg's professional services to others.
She was wonderful! Knowledgeable, honest, I didn't feel rushed at all, but she was also efficient her time and mine.
Dr. Steinberg spent a lot of time with me and was very thorough in her examination. Her office is modern, clean, and bright. I will recommend her without reservation to friends and family.
Dr. Steinberg was great. My only complain is that the wait time was quite long.
My husband used this doctor for his regular eye exam, which included his contact lens fitting (as has been the case with every eye exam I've had over the last 20 years). When I went for the same type of appointment, she was busier and told me she didn't have the time to do the contact lens fitting and to come back to finish our appointment. Already a confusing disappointment (especially as my prescription hadn't changed and she was just going to check to make sure my current contact lenses fit well), but I was upset that she charged me for the second appointment as if it was another eye exam (my insurance only allows one eye exam per year).
Both she and her office manager/clinical assistant were highly qualified, welcoming, and kind. The office is immaculate. The waiting area is beautifully graced by exotic plants which have a calming effect.
I'm very happy with having found her. She was thorough, professional and I felt very good about my visit.
I thought Dr. Steinberg was great. How refreshing it was to have a doctor completely focused and attentive. She has a wonderful disposition. I am thrilled that I have a new eye doctor - I recommend her anyone. Her assistant who checked me in and got the visit started was also fantastic.
Very friendly, very professional. Friendly receptionist too.
She was very cordial. The office was very comfortable and her staff was welcoming.
Very good Dr. Would highly recommend. The first eye specialist I went to see kept me waiting for 3 hours on 2 separate occasions. I have no reason to go anywhere else in the future now.
Great office, clean. The dr. and her assitant were personable, caring. Absolutely recommend!!!!!
Dr. Steinberg was great. She is very personable and knowledgeable. I highly recommend her.
She was very friendly, attentive, and asked the right questions. She also provided information that previous doctors had not told me.
Execellent. I got so lucky - she did a thorough exam and took her time to explain the results, concerns and next steps to me.
She is a great ophtalmologist; performed a thorough examination of both my eyes, informed me with all the details including a slide show of my retina pictures too. She is my permanent ophtalmologist from now on.
The visit was satisfactory. I felt very crammed in but they both were very nice. They seemed over booked and I waited for awhile for something that should have taken ten seconds. That was kind of annoying.
Extremely nice and very helpful.
Dr. Steinberg is one in a billion -- she is caring, kind, PATIENT, and thorough. She takes the time to consider eye health in the context of overall health -- unheard of!! I took my 96 year old mother in law to see her and my MIL said, "I have never had an eye exam like that. If I had, my eyes would be much better!" Dr. Steinberg is the gold standard of the physician as caring healer! WOW!
Friendly and competent staff, clean facilities. Dr. Steinberg was thorough and well-informed.
Dr. Steinberg is a SPECTACULAR doctor!!! And I work in the medical field. She is someone VERY special, and I am so grateful to be her patient. She is caring, thorough, skillful, kind, patient, and engaged! She is a rare treasure! THANK YOU for helping me find her. WOW!
Dr. Steinberg was great! I'll definitely come back. She was fast, patient, and explained everything very clearly.
Very helpful.
Dr. Steinberg was great - I like leaving an appointment feeling educated and empowered. I have seen two separate eye docs that left me confused about the state of my eyesight (& I have good eyesight! Dr. Steinberg was stellar & I would recommend her to anyone.
I would highly recommend Dr. Steinberg. She was professional, friendly and very thorough. I also found her office staff extremely courteous, warm and professional. I will definitely continue to use her practice as well as recommend her to friends and family members.
Wonderful service. Highly recommended! Excellent bedside manner from both Dr. Steinberg and her assistant. The best eye examination I've had hands down.
Great doctor: explains everything in detail State of the art technology
Dr. Steinberg was extremely professional and efficient. She was very knowledgeable and has a wonderful bedside manner. I would recommend her to anyone.
OMG! She was incredible. Explained everthing to me, no rushing. The office was beautiful, like a high end spa. And she takes insurance!


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I recently had to replace the plenum because it warped and sucked antifreeze in. Once I got this done,(replaced the plenum and lower intake gaskets) I drove the car for about 50 miles and had no issues. The next morning I was going to change oil and when I started the car, I noticed the oil pressure gauge was reading 0. After some research and talking to people, I pulled the oil pan and found the oil pickup tube clogged with a fiberous material, once oil was squeezed out, it look whitish in color. I cleaned this all out of the screen and reinstalled the tube, a new pan gasket and the pan. I started the car and drove it and had 40 PSI all the while. This morning I started the car and the oil gauge hesitated for a moment but then came up to around 35 PSI or a little higher. I start my way to work and did not go to far when the gauge fluctulated to 0 and then back to 25. I immediatly stopped the car and restarted and had about 25 PSI and it seemed to hold. I started out again and the same thing happened. Car is now parked along road awaiting tow. I was not able to hear the knock but I think I hear the lifters rattle a bit... pretty much the same sound I had in my garage when this first started. I know I did not leave anything in the engine when I replaced the plenum and intake gaskets so I am not sure what the fiber material is or how long it has been in the engine.
Sometimes inexpensive oil filters will collapse and the filter material will be pushed out into the oil passages, A lot of the drive thru oil changers have a filter washing machine, The machine is supposed to clean the debris from the filter (That can't be good )and they repaint them. I always use Napa Gold filters because an engine is too expensive to trust a cheap filter, Pull the pan clean off the screen and change filter and oil and hopefully you didn't damage the bearings.
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These Alliteration Daughter poems are examples of Alliteration poems about Daughter. These are the best examples of Alliteration Daughter poems written by international PoetrySoup poets
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Lisa Loves Life
She Smiles Sweetly
Her Heart is Happy
Copyright © Rene'e Braxton | Year Posted 2011
Father, who never cared
Father, who was never there
Father, who missed it all
Father, who caused me to fall
Father, who broke my heart
Father, who hated me from the start
Father, who missed his chance
Father, who will never see my last dance
Father, who said goodbye
Daughter, who is to strong to cry.
Copyright © Alexis Hogg | Year Posted 2015
What makes a great mom,
Is love from the heart.
You're a great mom.
We try our best,
To raise our children right.
Teach them wrong and right.
Guide them in the right direction.
Even in the good and bad times,
We still love them with all are hearts.
They have our hearts,
Even when they grow up.
A love from a child is forever,
It's a gift from god,
Also the greatest love.
We raise our sons and daughters right,
It shows and will always show.
Copyright © Angel Hale | Year Posted 2012
Exuberant emotions abound as I pack siutcases...
Suddenly, the sonorous of my phone and doorbell sings.
Posh police stand outside with opulent badges.
Father? Suicide? I disengage into a desultory demise.
Tears truck down my cracked city cheeks.
Halcyon hallucinations haunt my deplorable grief.
Some cloaked in cynical attitude give me no sympathy.
My creeping crepuscular shadows lust to become dust.
I'm jealous of moon, for I feel in a penumbra prison.
Stalemate soul with visceral venom I cry for Father!
January 31st 2016
Copyright © Chantelle Anne Cooke | Year Posted 2016
Never could find a guy,
who wanted both of us.
They looked at her,
then left.
Until I met you,
Even though she's not yours.
Yove love her like your own.
Like a stepdadfathers opposd to.
You didnt have to.
but u never saw her,
like another man's daughter.
You saw her like she was urs.
You loved us both,
with so much love.
Dedicated to my baby girl
When I see your smile,
I see how much you really mean to me.
Every day when I feel like I can't do this,
You just make everything worth it.
I know I can get through this.
A beautiful girl from God,
With so much love.
A love that is like no other,
I love with all my heart and soul.
No matter what good and bad I go through,
You get me through it.
With a smile,
It gets me through a lot.
You hug me,
Then everything disappears.
When you say "I love you mommy"
It just melts my heart.
I was born in Babylon
Everyday I want to be alone
I prayed not to get low
Everyday Babylon claim more soul
I just have to go, seek for more show
I grow with no shoes under my foots
Ganger is my food,
Mosquitoes sing the reggae allover my room
Webs block my views, killing my crews
What can I do to survive when am buzz
Where is that place to get crazy?
That place you cannot erase,
That camp with more space,
Where you don't have to get late
That place where you just want to be free from
"Babylon" Babylon" Babylon…I want to be free
If there is a question, it should be about relation
My action will generate your reaction
Is substitution the way to be free from Babylon?
The game is always ON, grow horns like Capricorn
Cut the vegetables; let's be able to be stable
Copyright © tomiwa simon | Year Posted 2012
She lives with friends.
She meets her loves.
She starts her work.
She sits as a dove.
She runs her life.
She's got all that.
But then she's found
Dead on the track.
Copyright © Marina Beaufort | Year Posted 2012
Your eyes so gorgeous.
Your eyes light up,
also getting a sparkle in your eye.
It just makes me smile,
Seeing how gorgeous your eyes are.
Those eyes
Wake up exuberance
Welcome early rituals
Wittily warming pop tarts
Whimsy's gaze flirts away frowns .
Those eyes
Scan pages, screens, faces
Strip lovely from ugly,
Sublime from crass illusion
Cynicism yet unsown.
Those eyes
Tears well up in wonder
Trying to comprehend
Troubling implications of
Truths terribly distorted.
Those eyes
Rest in grown-child slumber
Reaping dream's mythologies
Reset to rap-fringed music
Receiving wisdom's jewels.
Those eyes
Beam gentle radiance
Blazing bright potential
Brilliant points of Monday's hope
Bedazzling Friday's despair.
Those incredible eyes.
Copyright © Nancy Jones | Year Posted 2006
A great love between a mother and child.
My little angel from heaven above.
Blond curly hair.
Beautiful grayish blue eyes.
Smile that touches my heart.
Laugh makes me love you more.
You make everything better.
You show me real love.


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Lincoln Travel with Spouse
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My Nonprofit Reviews
Review for Becky Lee Women's Support Fund, Washington, DC, USA
I'm a former U.S. Army Airborne Ranger & Maryland State Trooper who witnessed domestic violence throughout my life. I met Becky Lee through her organization "Becky's Fund" and became passionate in helping other through the community with domestic violence. The organization started a Young Men's Mentoring Program and I immediately wanted to help in anyway I could through Becky's Fund. Becky's Fund has organized various events, trips, professional sports events, and educational group sessions for the young men effected through domestic violence in the community. Often so many organizations focus on the women and not the men in case of domestic violence. Becky's Fund was one of the pioneer's of this approach and she embraced my experience from both my military & law enforcement background. Becky has such a passion to help anyone and everyone effected by domestic violence. At any hour of the day Becky Lee has made herself and the organization available for victims across the country. The organization is one that embraces change and is open to new approaches in confronting this issue head on. The organization is one that focus on eliminating the issue of domestic violence and opens it's doors to men, women and children of all ages when it comes to this cause. While I volunteer with every aspect of the organization I have learned both sides of the issue facing domestic violence victims. My understanding on how, why and what reason victims remain silent as well as why so many turn their backs on this cause. One couldn't sit back and remain silent when volunteering for such a well organized, focused and respected organization without joining the fight against domestic violence. I without question believe that Becky's Fund is not only an asset to the community. I believe it's the one of the most diverse organizations addressing various causes and issues to where everyone can get involved. Becky gives everything she has to the organization and challenges everyone to do the same to rid the world of domestic violence. As a volunteer, former Army Airborne Ranger and Maryland State Trooper Becky's Fund is a Win Win for everyone!
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It turns out the Russians got a great deal on the new Strategic Arms Reduc tion Treaty, which President Obama and Russian President Dmitry Medvedev signed in Prague last month.
At our expense, of course.
The bad news is late in leaking out because seemingly no one outside the government -- and likely few, if any, inside Congress -- got a look at the arms-control pact before the two leaders inked it.
But the treaty's problems should be front and center as early as next week, when the Senate starts hearings on it. (Like any US treaty, the new START requires the approval of 67 senators for ratification.)
Obama says he wants the Senate to pass the treaty before the November elections -- most likely for fear that a shift in political power to the right might scuttle an already leaky arms-control proposal.
Yet, from the looks of it, sinking it in the name of our national security might be the best thing to happen to the Son of START.
The key flaws:
* To meet the new START-mandated warhead limits of 1,500, the United States must eliminate nearly 80 more warheads than Russia does.
* Worse yet, America needs to get rid of as many as 150 delivery platforms (subs, bombers or silos) to reach the 700 limit; Russia can oddly add more than 130 vehicles.
That's right: Moscow can actually raise the number of its launch/delivery platforms under new START. In other words, the "reduction" in START applies mostly to us . . .
* US conventional warheads on ICBMs are counted toward the treaty's nuclear-warhead limit. This would strangle Prompt Global Strike -- a new ICBM armed with a non-nuclear payload that could be used globally on short notice.
That sort of quick, reach-out-and-touch-you capability would sure be nice if you knew where Osama bin Laden was going to be in an hour but didn't have any forces nearby.
The same is true for other quick-turnaround military scenarios that don't require nukes, such as taking out a WMD-armed ballistic missile ready for launch or vaporizing some counterspace weapons before they strike your satellites.
Then there's missile defense: The White House insists the treaty doesn't affect it, but the Kremlin's official take is very different: "[START] can operate and be viable if the United States of America refrains from developing its missile-defense capabilities quantitatively or qualitatively."
Not good news, considering Iran will have an ICBM as soon as 2015 -- and we don't have a comprehensive defense against it.
Plus, while treaty limitations may match this administration's (misguided) missile-defense vision, the question is whether START will hamstring future administrations dealing with yet-to-be-determined threats.
A sea of experts is also expressing concern that, in a world that is arming, not disarming, these major reductions in the US nuclear-force structure may create (or feed) an image of American weakness and decline.
They worry about whether a US drawdown would undermine American deterrence, a bedrock of our defense policy, encouraging other potential rivals to bolster their current or planned arsenals.
But Obama sees it differently, believing US leadership on disarmament (even unilateral) gives us greater moral standing in battling proliferation. But will others follow? Looking around the world, especially at Iran, North Korea and China, there's no evidence of "denuclearization discipleship."
Unfortunately, well-meaning objections to the treaty are coming after the ink has dried; talks with the Russians are difficult -- if not impossible -- to reopen now.
Some openness during the negotiations would've been nice. But transparency for this administration is selective and sometimes perplexing -- such as its recent, unilateral release of the previously classified number of nuclear weapons in our stockpile.
The Obama team may come to regret its secretiveness and "generosity" with our national security when the Senate begins to ask some tough questions on this treaty next week.
Peter Brookes is a Heritage Foundation senior fellow and a former deputy assistant secretary of defense.
First appeared in the New York Post


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(Recasts with Levy comments, updates stock price and adds context)
BRASILIA, Nov 18 (Reuters) - The Brazilian government is considering raising import tariffs on steel as part of measures to help the country's struggling steelmakers, Finance Minister Joaquim Levy said on Wednesday.
Speaking after a congressional hearing in Brasilia, Levy said the government has not yet decided on the tariff hike, but was studying several ways to protect the industry just as other countries are doing.
"The global steel market has excess supply, and therefore we need to seek policies that defend our national interests," Levy told reporters. "We are studying measures that are compatible with the investment made by steelmakers, but that does not hurt other sectors."
Record low global steel prices have raise calls from the world's top steelmakers to halt the flow of cheap Chinese exports, partly blamed for the rout in prices.
Shares in Brazilian steelmakers jumped on Wednesday following a report in the Folha de S.Paulo newspaper that the government was analyzing raising import tariffs.
Preferred shares in struggling steelmaker Usinas Siderúrgicas de Minas Gerais SA rose 18 percent in early trade, while Gerdau SA and Companhia Siderúrgica Nacional SA were up 8 percent and 18 percent respectively.
Brazilian steelmakers are grappling with a high debt burden that has grown substantially because of the drop in the real. Brazil's currency has lost 30 percent its value against the U.S. dollar this year.
Import tariffs on some steel products could rise to between 15 percent and 20 percent, from between 8 percent and 14 percent, Folha reported. (Reporting by Marcela Ayres; Writing by Alonso Soto and Stephen Eisenhammer; Editing by Jonathan Oatis)


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It's a very humid Saturday here in our Palm Springs Oasis. I'm dodging the heat by staying inside. However, a trip to Palm Desert Aquatic Center is calling my name. Seeing the stunning Olympic male divers last night (they were phenomenal!) in their wet Speedos jumping with strong legs and bare feet off high platforms took me back to days of youth and the thrill I used get by jumping off the high dive. We would pack lunches of bologna and mustard on white bread with nacho cheese Doritos and Little Debbie Star Crunch before heading to the Nashville Swim Club with my cousins and friends. I loved those days…
And on the subject of gorgeous Speedo wearing barefooted shirtless men, the extensive scrapbook I kept pictures of Tom Selleck from his Magnum P.I. heyday is something I would KILL for. That and my collection of Charlie's Angels trading cards. Ooh, that loss burned. I was (am still am) famous for keeping a clipping or two. Of course, I found Selleck very attractive even though I hadn't figured out my own sexuality yet. Obviously I was gay but living in the Bible Belt gave cause for belief any thoughts like that were very, very wrong. Repression came and the scrapbook was tossed.
These were the days of the fabulous (and very early reality TV team competition) Battle of the Network Stars. With Tom Selleck being incredible to look at, the television cameras could never shy away from showing him running out of the ocean or juggling a narrow obstacle course. Rumors have randomly circulated about Tom Selleck being gay throughout the years but like I've asked, does it really matter? He's a strong actor who has has a long line of success on television and through movies. His personal life is his own and I don't know him to know otherwise. Anytime there's an phenomenon like Selleck, a popular attractive leading man in Hollywood, this dialogue is often shared.
Tom Selleck has continued success in the entertainment industry and can be most recently seen in his ever-popular Jesse Stone series. And of course, as Monica's love interest on Friends reruns that play on our DVR here at home. Enjoy the photos. Isn't he gorgeous? The mustache has never changed, thankfully. It's inspired countless others throughout time. Mine, in particularly. And his furry chest. Stop it. I'm being silly… Or am I?!
Grrrrrr….! Daddy Bear.


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Designed For
Asta Powerproject Training is suitable for people currently working in project related roles or those who would like to extend their project management skills using Asta Powerproject.
Course Overview
This course is designed to provide you with the necessary skills to plan and schedule a construction project. The course focuses on setting up a project in Asta Powerproject, updating and revising project schedules, assigning resources. You will be shown how to create time-scaled diagrams (bar charts) and update and monitor activity completion.
Learning Outcomes
After completing Asta Powerproject training, attendees will have gained the skills and knowledge to:
- Start a New Project in Asta Powerproject
- Work with Calendars
- Effectively utilise "Code Libraries"
- Understand unique Task ID Numbering
- Baseline a project
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- Save different views
- Apply Filters and Sorts to a project.
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- Utilise resource and cost modelling
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On the impact of independence of irrelevant alternatives
On several classes of n-person NTU games that have at least one Shapley NTU value, Aumann characterized this solution by six axioms: Non-emptiness, efficiency, unanimity, scale covariance, conditional additivity, and independence of irrelevant alternatives (IIA). Each of the first five axioms is logically independent of the remaining axioms, and the logical independence of IIA is an open problem. We show that for n = 2 the first five axioms already characterize the Shapley NTU value, provided that the class of games is not further restricted. Moreover, we present an example of a solution that satisfies the first 5 axioms and violates IIA for 2-person NTU games (N,V) with uniformly p-smooth V(N).
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April 16, 2006
Easter sunday
Today is easter, its supposed to be a time of celebration. I hate what its turned into though. Its not supposed to be about easter baskets, bunny rabbits and stuff like that.
My counsoler has a good expression she likes to use. *start where you are at* That means cant expect yourself to be 100% fixed or to do stuff that might not be realistic. You can always work towards a goal but you should expect to find yourself at the finish line right away. I like that expression.
I took sometime to think about *where i am at* today. This is sorta what i came up with.
I trust no one. Trust is something that has to be earned. At this point have no reason to trust anyone. I have every reason not to trust anyone. Maybe that will change one day, maybe it wont.
One other thing i've learned is not to let other people run my life. I shouldnt have to sacrafice my values to make others feel good. I have a right to believe in what I choose to believe in. No one should have the right to take that away from me.
Amy has been around lots latley. I actually kinna think its funny. Shes got a mouth on her. Shes told off a few people in the last week. Jill has been around alot too. I think shes excited about going to see our new mom and dad. I dont think they understand the whole did thing but thats ok. It is sorta a hard concept to understand. How exactly do you explain that there are other people living inside of you with out making yourself sound crazy? I thought about looking stuff up for them to read but it all sounds weird either that or i find something that says i'm just trying to brush off responsibility or something like that. That isnt true at all. Its also hard to explain how i can be multiple ages all at the same time. Theyve invented almost everything, it would be nice if they could make a gadget that just automatically made people understand stuff.
I've finished 3 classes already. I'm pretty excited about that. Its real school too. I'm trying to get my diploma. Only 11 more courses left to go. I actually need to slow down a bit. Its supposed to take me 2 years, and at this rate, i'll be done by then end of the summer. That wouldnt be so bad, if i can figure out a way to pay off the course sooner.
Right now i have a 91% average. Its not all that great cause i think i can do better.
Today was also my oldest girls birthday. She turned 3 today. I love her soooooooo much. She opened up a few presents first thing this morning. Then we went outside and played. I cant believe how big she is getting. I just sat and looked at her for a while today and almost started crying. I know mom's are supposed to be partial to their own kids and say they are beautiful and stuff, but she really is. I am really hopeing she gets into the dress up stage in the next couple years. I want to go out and buy her all the princess clothes they make. Shes going to have a boyfriend by second grade.
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March 3rd 2012
Hepatitis A in English-speaking Countries
A recent outbreak in Aukland belies the fact that rates of hepatitis A in New Zealand are low. In fact, since 2000 incidence figures for all forms of viral hepatitis in this country have even been exceeded by those of leptospirosis and rheumatic fever [1] – see graph [2]:
During the same period, rates of hepatitis A among the six major English-speaking countries have been decreasing, and continue to be surprisingly similar – see graph:
Only one country in this group, the United States, employs routine vaccination against Hepatitis A. Two other countries, Canada and Australia, administer the vaccine to high-risk populations only. [2]
1. Berger SA. Infectious Diseases of New Zealand, 2012. 413 pp, 136 graphs, 1534 references. Gideon e-books, http://www.gideononline.com/ebooks/country/infectious-diseases-of-new-zealand/
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3. Berger SA. Hepatitis A: Global Status, 2012. 166 pp, 181 graphs, 1189 references. Gideon e-books, http://www.gideononline.com/ebooks/disease/hepatitis-a-global-status/
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Beauty and Health
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- Fewer cuts and nicks because of greater glide factor on skin
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- All natural ingredients
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- Apart from being great for your skin, Lavolive Shaving Oil is also very economical. Don't be fooled by the small packing. Just one bottle will last for a long time. This makes it extremely good value.
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Agra, Sep 18 (IANS) Union Textiles Minister Santosh Gangwar on Friday inaugurated the Jagadguru Kripalu Chikitsalaya, a free charitable hospital, in Vrindavan and hoped it will prove to be a boon for the residents of the Braj region who cannot afford modern healthcare costs.
"It is heartening to see that this hospital is fully equipped with all modern healthcare facilities," Gangwar said, after opening the hospital with the Jagadguru Kripalu Parishat presidents Vishakha Tripathi, Shyama Tripathi and Krishna Tripathi.
"The Jagadguru Kripalu Chikitsalaya is our third charitable hospital," said Vishakha Tripathi, adding that the foundation was laid by the Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj himself on Feb 20, 2008.
Trust authorities said it will serve as a multi-facility, 100-bed hospital that will provide free consultation, in-patient treatment, diagnostics and medications to the residents of Braj.
"The hospital will render services in general medicine, including general surgery, ENT, ophthalmology, dermatology and gynaecology, along with dental care, physiotherapy, naturopathy and homoeopathy," the trust said in a statement.
"The hospital also has in-house radiology lab with X-ray and ultrasound machines, as well as modern pathology lab and state of art equipment and machinery," said another senior trust representative Ram Puri.
The Jagadguru Kripalu Parishat has already established two free hospitals in Mangarh village in Pratapgarh District that have been functional from 2003, and at Barsana since 2007. They serve Thousands of poor and needy each year.


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One of the topics I keep coming back to (in my mind at least) is the question of religion itself. Why is it so appealing to so many people? Religionists would like to tell us that we have some kind of "God-shaped hole" in our heads, er hearts, but if that were the case you'd think that only God would really fill it. People, however, seem to have a powerful hunger for religion regardless of what the religion is, which would be odd if our "hole" were specifically shaped like any particular god or gods.
Two thoughts occurred to me the other day. One was alcoholism, and how it seems to affect people physically, creating an ongoing craving for a substance that only impairs their perceptions and judgment. The other thought was how computers break down: some failures are hardware, and some are software. I'm not sure why I had these two thoughts together, but it does suggest an interesting possibility: faith may be literally intoxicating, or at least it might bear the same relationship to physical intoxication as a software bug has to a flaky keyboard.
Think about what religious faith does for (and to) the believer: it creates an artificial state of euphoria not connected to actual real-world circumstances, it suppresses sensations/perceptions of discomfort (worry, fear, aimlessness, etc), it impairs their judgment and reason, and it creates a desire for more of itself. In many respects it has the same functional attractions and disadvantages of a physical intoxication, but it happens entirely "in software." When believers indulge in faith as a social activity, the effect is amplified, and the addiction likewise intensified. And like all addictions, it comes complete with a whole toolbox of denials and rationalizations to prevent the addict from acknowledging that he/she has a problem and needs to break the addiction.
What do you think? Is this a fair and/or useful metaphor for understanding the influence and appeal of religion?


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somebody can help me to install the last version of bios driver without operating system in my dell precision T3600?
For exemple where can I find the file of the driver and not the executable application and if I find it, where must I copy in my pc?
Hi dubjulie,
I suggest you to download Latest BIOS software to a bootable USB device. Firstly Connect the USB device after restarting the computer while tapping F12 key. This gives you boot options from which you need to select USB device. You should see the BIOS software which has already been copied to the USB driver. Select the file and start the application. Ii recommend you to connect the AC adaptor while flashing BIOS. Restart your once this process is complete.
Follow the steps mentioned below:
1.Download the file: T3600A04.exe (5MB) to USB drive
2.Boot from the USB to the DOS prompt.
3. Run the file by typing T3600A04.exe (where y is the drive letter where the executable is located).
Please revert for any further queries and I would be glad to help you further
Thanks & RegardsRakesh R#iworkfordell
Ok, thank you.
But how can I open a dos prompt ?
And how make a bootable USB with only the file of update ?
Because, if I copy only T3600A04.exe on my USB, the USB is not recognized when I boot my PC !
With the DVD of windows, I can access to the command. And I can see my file in my USB.
BUT when I try to run T3600A04.exe, The prompt says me :
"The sub-system required to take care of the type of image is not present"
How run this executable?!!!
It's the good prompt or can I find another? and where?
Hi dubjulie,I apologize for the wrong information given in the previous post. I would like to inform you that we will be able to do the BIOS update only in the operating system. It wont work without or outside the operating system.Please let us know in case of any queriesThanks and regardsHarish R#iworkfordell
Thanks and Regards,Harish RDell Social Media and Community ProfessionalOrder Status : http://dell.to/1fgKSTrDownload Drivers : http://dell.to/1hcxG98
I did all you suggested but when I get to run the bios.exe program it says that the programm cannot be run in DOS mode. Not sure you can use this process for the latest dell bios executables?
Hi echrmar,
As informed by DELL-Harish R you will never be able to flash BIOS in DOS prompt or outside the Operating system. The system should boot to the desktop to perform this step.
Thanks and Regards,DELL-Sujatha KDell Social Media and Community Professional#iwork4DellOrder StatusDownload Drivers
I have almost the same issue i have to update my BIOS on my Inspiron 3721 to the latest BIOS available, but i am not running windows (but the latest ubuntu) on this machine.
I did follow the standard procedure to create a DOS usb stick, i copied and tun the .exe in it, and it return Test then nothing I am in deep trouble i have the fan issue and i have 10 laptop to install for my company.
Here is the bios :
Worked like a charm. Thanks man. Silly Microsoft Support.
Follow the link below for instructions on how to build a free MS WinPE boot disk. Copy the 0760-A16.exe (example) BIOS file to the root of the USB drive in windows and then boot the target machine and tap the F12 key and select the USB drive.
You may have to navigate to the folder and/or drive letter to run the executable (i.e. cd\ and "cd D:" or "cd E:") Your executable will be at root of the drive.
I literally created an account to tell you how amazing you are HelpfulDellUser, I tip my hat to you good sir or madam :D
If you've done the Mount/Unmount commands listed below previously on the same machine,
you may need to run the following command to prevent getting errors like "files are already mounted", etc.:
Dism /cleanup-wim
This performs quite a few operations that wipe the slate clean on your workstation and make it ready for a new mount/unmount cycle.
After running the cleanup-wim, you will also need to delete the c:\winpe_x86 folder and then you can start a new mount/unmount cycle.
The script creates the following directory structure and copies all the necessary files for that architecture.
For example,
copy c:\winpe_x86\winpe.wim c:\winpe_x86\ISO\sources\boot.wim
Dism /Mount-Wim /WimFile:C:\winpe_x86\ISO\sources\boot.wim /index:1 /MountDir:C:\winpe_x86\mount
edit c:\winpe_x86\mount\windows\system32\startnet.cmd
Enter the commands below:
D:\o760-A16.exe (runs the BIOS update placed on the root of the thumb drive.
Exit (this will allow the machine to automatically reboot after clicking "continue" button on BIOS update.)
Dism /unmount-Wim /MountDir:C:\winpe_x86\mount /Commit
Open AIK command prompt and type:
list disk (if you want to check disk # for your flash drive
select disk 1
create partition primary
select partition 1
format quick fs=fat32
xcopy C:\winpe_x86\iso\*.* /e F:\
copy c:\o760-A16.exe F:\ (to copy it to the flash drive F)You are now ready to test boot your BIOS-updating flash drive.
Incidental lessons I've learned from this:
The X:\ drive correlates to the %systemdrive% variable (which is the RAM drive created in memory).
So if you enter commands in the startnet.cmd file using %systemdrive% they will run at the root of X:\ , (which is the RAM drive or drive created in the RAM).
Well, I've been taking information from the web for so long, I thought it was time to give back something :-)


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Varenna, Italy: Lake Como Without the Glitz
By Wynne Crombie
Museums, opera houses and night clubs are all missing from the centuries old fishing village of Varenna on Italy's Lake Como. Nary a one. It's a place to relax, recharge your batteries and just be.
From the railway station…Varenna is an hour north of Milan….my husband Kent and I opted for the four- minute cab ride to our hotel, the Villa Cipressi, on the Piazza San Giorgio. Much better than dragging our luggage over all those cobblestones.
As we entered the hotel's courtyard, a group of Japanese visitors were bowing from the waist. The Villa had just concluded a destination wedding. The wedding was over and it was time to leave.
The 14th century Villa Cipressi had belonged to the same family for centuries. In the 80's a French firm bought the building and turned it into a hotel. From our room, we looked out at Lake Como with its muted gold, sienna and pink buildings in the foreground.
The first evening we splurged and dined at the hotel's Restaurant Contrada probably one of the most expensive dining spots in the area. As was all our dining during our stay, this too was al fresco. White linen tablecloths with candles and a gentle breeze…looking over the gorgeous famous lake.
Every morning at seven, the church bells on the Piazza rang not seven times… but sixty-seven. The same number was repeated at seven p.m. Puzzled, I walked over and asked the priest: Why sixty-seven times? He told me it was a devotion to the Blessed Mother, the Angelus. While there, I checked out the interior of this 14th century church. Amidst the medieval art is a plaque commemorating the visit of Pope Paul VI.
Varenna started out as a fishing village centuries ago. Today it has a population of 1000 and is spread out over a series of hills. The promenade along the lakefront from the Piazza San Giorgio to the ferry landing. is a take-your-time affair…a stroll of maybe ten minutes. We got into the habit of stopping at the marvelous stone benches along the walkway just to sit and listen to the ducks and the soft lapping of the waves.
No Graffiti
The steep routes going up from the lake have handrails. Wear sturdy shoes, some of the stones can be as large as ping-pong balls. Varenna is extremely clean. Gone is the graffiti you see in the large cities like Bologna. The strategically placed waste bins even sort the trash.
One of our favorite finds was the restaurant Cavatappi on one of the narrow winding alleyways, the Via Septembre XX. Cavatappi means corkscrew in Italian. In fact a huge collection of various corkscrews through the centuries decorate one wall.
The hands- on approach of the very animated Chef Mario is what makes this restaurant so special. He only has five tables (reservations are a must) and one sitting so you may stay as long as you like. He comes out in his toque hat and chats with his customers; it seems he is cooking just for you.
I tried lavarello, a whitefish unique to Lake Como. sautéed in extra virgin olive oil with a touch of thyme.
Cooking is simple and basic; maybe that is why it is so superb. Dinner was served on fine china on checkered tablecloths. You could even go back to the kitchen, or peek through the glass.
Much of café fare revolves around pizza, crepes, salads, and pastas. We had decisions to make… I had the roast garlic bruschetta last time, how about the pomodoro (tomato) this time?
Dawdle over a meal at one of those delightful small round tables. Basically the space is yours for however long you what it. Leisurely meals are a way of Italian life and a big part of why this country is so popular for overstressed, over busy Americans.
After a lakeside meal it was so easy to stroll over to the Fruilleria on the Via Garibaldi for a gelato cone. A couple of our favorite flavors: macadamia and fruitta pistachio.
On our third night we awoke to rain pounding on the window. The next morning the noticeable snow on the mountains added another dimension to the already spectacular scenery over the lake.
Villa Cipressi Gardens
If you are up for a little exercise take in the ornamental gardens at the Villa Cipressi.
(guests are free; for others, four Euros) It's a steep winding climb zigzagging down the hill. Plants from all over the world, such as banana and bamboo are among the plantings.
Up for more exercise? The Castle at Vezio is a twenty- minute walk (almost straight up) or a five-minute drive. Other than a tower and dungeons, there is not that much to see.
If you must connect with the outside world, the Al Barilott Internet Café on Piazza San Giorgio is the place to do it. (three euros for 45 minutes) Across from the church, it's mainly a wine bar where the locals get together.
Varenna is not really a shopper's mecca; there's not really that much to buy. However, if you are looking for paintings and art, Il Pozzo near the ferry landing has a small collection. Also, watercolorist Annamaria Rivotta has a studio at Pirelli, 6.
Shopping in Bellagio
More extensive shopping can be found in Bellagio, a fifteen-minute ferry ride across the lake. The pricey high-end shops featuring Venetian glass and Italian leather are along the lakeside concourse. I stopped to take a picture of a painting in the window of an art shop. The incensed owner ran out and stopped me.
Menaggio is ten-minutes away by ferry. It's little bit more urban than Varenna with a traffic light and gas station. Here we found, The Trombetta Express (think Thomas the Tank Engine) It takes you on an hour's ride up into the hills. Here is a chance to view real Italian Villas up close. Alas, some of them have become victims of the recession and fallen into disrepair.
It was hard that last morning to leave all that serenity behind and board the train to Milan. We'll just have to make a next time.
Some practical details:
Villa Cipressi 160euros/night double Breakfast buffet is included
La Contrada via IV Novembre, 22 (expensive)
Victoria Grill Piazza San Giorgio, 1(moderate)
NilusBar (great for snacks) via Riva Garibaldi 16 (moderate)
Il Cavatappi via XX Settembre (moderate)
Vecchia Veronna via Scoscesa, 10 (moderate)
Note: Kent and I found all of the above to be very satisfactory.
Wynne Crombie has a master's degree in adult education. She and her husband Kent met in Berlin 43 years ago and have been traveling ever since. She has been published in GoNomad.com, Real Travel.com (UK) Dallas Morning News Travel Section, Travel and Leisure, Christian Science Monitor, Air Force Times, Stars and Stripes and Catholic Digest.
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I need a hosted, XML-driven IVR & PBX platform.
I'm having trouble finding a hosted IVR & PBX solution. It seems the only options are VOIP platforms, which I want to avoid (due to reliability and sound quality issues).
The idea is quite simple. I want to develop a script in PHP which enables me to post XML to an API server, receive data from the server (such as a confirmation and/or result) and insert the incoming data into a MySQL database. 80% of the need would be sending prerecorded voice messages/reminders to multiple recipients. The remaining 20% is the need for an inbound solution. Once somebody places a call to one of my telephone numbers, it generates an inbound call result/info in real time, sends data to my server to be gathered in the same manor as the outbound scenario. Gather/parse the data, insert into a MySQL database, etc.
I'm proficient enough to develop something on my end, however, I'm looking for help or tips on a reliable platform or company that uses real phone lines (not VOIP).
Thanks for your time and I hope someone could point me in the proper direction. Frustration (over the past month) has definitely set in!
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Umm, this might not be something we can help you with. I have no idea what IVR is, and only a slight inkling what PBX is.
The only company I can say I know uses phone lines might be a local phone company.
I'm not trying to take it lightly, but this request is so specialized there might not be anyone here qualified to answer it."The first step to confirming there is a bug in someone else's work is confirming there are no bugs in your own."
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Cisco has a couple of options that certain Cisco-partners could host for you. However the complexity of the solution is dependent on your requirement for outbound and specifically whether your app requires caller classification services or not.
At any rate Cisco has a server solution called CVP, which leverages most any Cisco router as trunk termination. CVP comes with a web server and service creation environment that has the capability to user out user-defined XML requests over HTTP/HTTPS. On the front end CVP interacts with that router as both a call control mechanism (SIP) and as a voice browser client (imbedded in the router itself - using VXML). There are special scripts found in Cisco's developer portal that enable CVP to launch outbound calls as well as the typical inbound call associated with a typical IVR call flow. And this solution is not VoIP as all the caller interaction and call control occurs within the Cisco router. The CVP server just serves up dynamic VXML content to instruct the router on what to render or accept from the caller.
Another option is Cisco IPIVR. Completely different and requires Cisco Call Manager and a gateway/router. This is more of a VoIP solution but the app also has similar XML/HTTP features built it. It can do outbound, but again you need to refine your requirements for outbound as to the need (or not) for caller classification.
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Senior Design Project
Let me start somewhere close to the beginning of the semester for this story. Our group picked the "Patient Database Administrator" project, thinking that we would be building a full tool for docs to access all their patient records. Yes, in retrospect that sounds too HUGE to be able to do in a single semester, but that's what we were thinking. We then, before meeting with our client, found code that a previous group had built for this same project, and assumed they were related. At this point, it is 2-3 weeks into the semester, and we still haven't had an opportunity to meet with our customer!! Once we finally did (for 3 HOURS on a Friday night!!), we managed to make clear the purpose, goals, and scope of this project: create a custom form generating engine that our customer can plug into their overall tool to take all patient records and forms online (including managing the hospital as well).
This project description is of smaller scope than even by the end of that meeting, but we managed to make it more concise over the following weeks, which was nice. Let me describe our customer for a moment though. He is a big-thinking Neurosurgery doc who is finishing up his residency (in the final 2 years I believe) at Emory University Hospital. When I say big-thinking, I mean he sees the big picture very clearly, but doesn't see all the little steps to get there at the same level as the people he has gotten to accomplish them. This lack of seeing eye-to-eye on many of the technical matters means that we senior design groups receive emails that regularly change, or attempt to alter, the direction we are headed with this project. Some examples include the frameworks we are using have been changed multiple times, typically with more added rather than our overall structure being simplified, and our technology choices were limited to some proprietary software (Flex, which is Flash) that we have to use FREE TRIALS to be able to code in for 60 days. Don't get me wrong, Flex will likely make coding the front end a lot easier, but that doesn't mean that it will make our lives easier as a whole since we have to use a framework called Mate with the Flex UI… it's basically a wreck right now with us trying to put together enough pieces that we can get things rolling so that we can meet deadlines. A minor detail to add, being asked for working prototypes when we haven't been able to get any real coding done yet, and being asked for the same documentation that has already been sent out, is really annoying from a team managing perspective. Really doc? I sent you those docs about 3 weeks ago!!!
Anyway, we have a lot of work ahead of us. Here is a quick breakdown of the technology limitations and our deadlines for production:
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- MySQL DB (ended up being the better choice out of the options, we got lucky here)
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- Met with customer: 9/10
- Met with DB professor on campus to discuss our design (and he loved it by the way): 9/24
- Documentation due date and group presentation to class (end of Sprint 1): 9/27 — we were supposed to have started coding at this point, but didn't have the time because we met so late with the customer and had so much documentation to do in the limited amount of remaining time for Sprint 1.
- Upcoming, end of Sprint 2: 11/1 — we plan to have a prototype in place by then, but feel woefully behind because we had so much trouble setting up our local development environments. Really cost us on time!
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this change comes from a recent filing by sony to the federal communications commission. while the primary purpose of the filing was to notify the fcc of a change in the ps3 bluetooth antenna, the filing included the listing of a different model of ps3 that included an 80 gb hard drive (ceche01) in addition to the 60 gb model (cecha01) and the 20 gb model (cechb01). while sony has not made any official announcement confirming the newer 80 gb model, the fcc filing at least indicates there is a possibility.
the good news is that as the console wars rage on, it only makes sense that the big three (microsoft, nintendo, and sony) will continue to improve on their consoles to keep consumers interested. we will be listening for the news of the new ps3 and will pass it along as it becomes available.
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|wonder what… (11:07am est fri mar 30 2007)
what were models
and cechd01
since ceche01 is apparently a new model, there are two missing. wonder if they are the european and other models? – by highlandcynic
|honestly (1:19pm est fri mar 30 2007)
to be honest, it doesn't keep my interest, it pisses me off.
i can't invest in a ps3/360 until they finalize a console. i don't want to buy a 60gb ps3 only to have a new 80gb ps3 comes out with an improved bt antenna, cuz i'll feel jipped. finalize it damnit. – by treatment_x
|agreed (2:23pm est fri mar 30 2007)
i think part of the reason some people prefer consoles over pc gaming is because you buy one box and then you have nothing else to worry about. a pc has to be upgraded every 6-9 months but a console is set until it dies or gets replaced by the next generation.
now i realize this arguement isn't perfect. if you go 18 months without upgrading your pc, new games may not run as great as you would like. but a larger hard drive or an hdmi port doesn't prevent you from enjoying your games the way you want them. . .or do they? larger hard drives mean quicker load times. hdmi means theoretically better picture. if i'd bought an xbox on day one expecting the peak of next generation gameplay from microsoft, i'd be livid to find out that i should have waited for even crisper graphics.
what happens if the entire console industry starts to change? instead of releasing an entirely new consol every 6 years, just sell them one box and release costly upgrades every year. you can fleece them forever.
this makes me hate technology. – by chipt
|treatmentx and chipt (3:20pm est fri mar 30 2007)
i agree with both of you here. we don't want rolling upgrades that make our console purchase of last month feel like it's a waste of money thanks to the new, better version.
i suspect that both ms and sony will from time to time have to up the hdd capacity. for both the problem is one of supply, if the 20gb 2.5″ drives that sony is supplying got out of production or on limited availability, then they have to switch to a new drive, it's the same thing on the 60gb, and the 20 that ms uses. so from time to time a new drive will come along. i don't think that the change in drive size should be seen in the same light as the kinds of rolling upgrades that pcs need in order to keep pace with games or windows. i think that in the case of all three consoles out right now, the reference platform has been set in stone, even if the models shipping come slightly better equipped, all games will work on the base model.
the primary reason for the new sku by sony here appears to be the requirement to re-certify with the fcc thanks to a new bluetooth module.
all that said, since we know that nothing remains the same more than a few weeks in tech, even if the platform is fixed the actual hardware will be refined time and again. how many revisions did the ps2 go through to get to the final light weight slimline version? this is a fairly natural progression. – by highlandcynic
|a little worrying… (7:15pm est fri mar 30 2007)
this does bring up the question:
will console companies just throw in larger hdd's to justify not dropping the price…ever?
consoles should drop in price after about a year. here we are a year and a half after the 360 is released, and they're raising the price. p$3 could say this fall, "well the tech in these *new* p$3s is more expensive than last year, so no, we aren't doing a price drop." – by the_real_mark
|false info (10:46pm est fri mar 30 2007)
if you look on the date the patent was filed…sept 06. this is false info. – by acapella75


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Tuesday, September 2, 2014
Vilas: 'I would accept to coach Davis Cup team'
Argentine former tennis player Guillermo Vilas.
Argentine tennis icon Guillermo Vilas has said he "would not have any problems" coaching the Davis Cup team together with José Luis Clerc after current coach Martín Jaite leaves the team following the match against Israel for World Group permanence.
"If I'm offered the position I would accept it. I would not have any problems sharing the coaching position with Cler, either," Vilas, who had lifetime differences with the Argentine Tenis Association (AAT) directives, told reporters today.
"Willy", the most successful Argentine tennis player in history, said he and Clerc meet regularly and that Argentina "deserves to win a Davis Cup."


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Sourcing decisions are human resource judgments that too often are made based solely on economic issues. HR leaders need to better analyze -- and decide the best ways to deal with -- the business risks of outsourcing work.
In my view, the single most important human resource decision made in organizations today is also the one that is newest -- and that is how to "source" work. Should we do it with our own employees? Should we engage contractors to do it onsite? Should we outsource it to a vendor who operates elsewhere -- here or offshore? These are huge decisions, and they are fundamentally about human resources.
The problem is that they rarely seem to be made by human resources. Instead, they seem to be made by financial operatives -- and they are doing it wrong.
Yes, that's right. The reason they are doing it wrong is that they almost always focus on direct costs as the only criteria: How much per call will it cost us if we outsource versus doing it in-house, etc.
What's wrong about this approach is that it leaves out an assessment of risk. We're talking about business risk here -- bad outcomes that put the business as a whole at risk.
The biggest risk in these sourcing decisions is reliability: What are the odds that the vendor won't be able to deliver, or at least do so in a consistent manner? The most important factor in reliability is, not surprisingly, human resources: Is the turnover rate in the Philippine call center we are thinking about using so high that it suggests they would not be able to provide consistent service?
We are inclined to think that reliability is highest when we do things in-house with our own employees, but sometimes that is not the case. If we have a small information technology group, for example, the loss of one key employee can shut down our operation, whereas if we outsource it to one of the major vendors, they have such deep back-up capacity that the risk of reliability problems is actually much less.
The other risk, which does not get nearly enough attention, concerns responsiveness.
In most organizations, but especially businesses, demands change frequently and unpredictably. We have to respond to those demands somehow.
What do we do if demand for one of our products falls sharply, and we don't need the call-center capacity dedicated to it? Or if a new product using a different sales channel takes off?
In situations like these, the decision to outsource generates considerable risk because such arrangements are governed by contracts, in which adjustments are costly and slow. It is possible to build some flexibility into contracts, but vendors usually extract big fees for that because it causes them headaches as well.
When we look at sourcing decisions -- or when others in the organization look at them -- they need to factor in these two risks and the potential costs associated with each. If we decide to engage in a joint venture to produce something for our supply chain, for example, someone needs to assess whether that venture will have the reliability needed to keep the overall business safe and whether it has the capability to respond when our needs inevitably change.
A cheaper operating price is no bargain if the risks of reliability and responsiveness are low.
How are those judgments made? Poorly is probably the right answer -- but the way they should be made is by concentrating on the human resource practices and capabilities of the joint venture: Do they have policies and practices that will stabilize turnover? Do they have the resources to staff up quickly if demands change? Is their human capital good enough to handle a new approach and what would these changes cost us?
Our own human resource departments are the most capable of making those assessments of vendors, joint ventures or other external partners. Even if what we come up with is as simple as "big risk, medium risk, small risk," that's a lot better than what we have now.
Beyond assessing the risks is the more complicated process of managing those reliability and responsiveness risks.
In the world of supply chains, they talk about two types of strategies for managing risks like these. The first is a mitigation strategy that is built in up-front and represents a fixed cost.
In the HR realm, a mitigation strategy would be maintaining a bench of talent ready to step in if key executives leave. We pay people on the bench if or until they step in.
The second is a contingency strategy that only goes into effect once a problem arises. Calling a search firm to find a replacement for that key executive is a contingency strategy. An equivalent distinction in medicine would be the difference between preventative treatments and emergency-room visits.
It may seem like mitigation strategies are uniformly better, but that's not true. They are a very expensive solution for an event that may not be very likely to ever occur and that is not catastrophic if it does occur.
Consider, for example, trying to manage the risk that a given manager will leave. We estimate that it will cost us $500,000 if she does -- both the costs to replace her and the lost value of her contribution until a replacement gets up and running.
So we are thinking about "locking" that manager into the company with $200,000 of stock that vests, say, five years in the future.
Is it cheaper to pursue a mitigation strategy that involves upfront costs? Or, is it better to just deal with the problem if it occurs and accept those replacement costs -- the contingency approach?
In this case, that depends what we think the odds are of losing that manager in the next five years. (The odds determine the likelihood that we will ever need the contingency approach, while the mitigation strategy has to go into place no matter what.)
If the odds are less than one in three, go with the contingency approach. If they are much higher than that, put the mitigation approach in up-front and lock the employee in.
Assessing risks and managing them are topics now at the top of every CEO's desk. If we want our CEOs to take our issues seriously, analyzing them in this format is one way to do that.
For more details on these ideas, see my 2011 article on "HR Sourcing Decisions and Risk Management" in Organizational Dynamics (40(3): 310-316).
Peter Cappelli is the George W. Taylor Professor of Management and director of the Center for Human Resources at The Wharton School. His latest book, with Bill Novelli, is Managing the Older Worker: How to Prepare for the New Organizational Order.