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Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC), or mycobacterium avium intracellulare (MAI), is a bacterial infection that is caused by either Mycobacterium avium or Mycobacterium intracellulare. These bacteria are very common. They are present in water, soil, dust and food. In fact, these bacteria are present in almost every human. However, a healthy immune system will prevent the bacteria from causing an infection. Therefore, individuals with a weakened immune system, especially HIV/AIDS patients, are at risk of developing MAC.
It is estimated that up to 50% of individuals with HIV/AIDS may develop MAC, especially if their CD4 count (helper T-cells that HIV infects and destroys) is lower than 50 cells per microliter of blood. The CD4 cells play a vital role in the immune system. When HIV destroys these cells, the body is vulnerable to infection and disease. MAC almost never causes infections in people who have a CD4 cell counts higher than 100 cells per microliter of blood.
MAC infection can be localized (limited to one part of the body) or disseminated (spread throughout the entire body, sometimes called DMAC). MAC infection often occurs in the lungs, intestines, bone marrow, liver and spleen.
Common symptoms of MAC include weight loss, fever, chills, night sweats, swollen glands, abdominal pain, diarrhea, inflammation and overall weakness. MAC usually affects the intestines and inner organs first.
The most common complication of DMAC is anemia, which may require a blood transfusion. If the infection involves many organs, it can cause fatal respiratory failure. Patients who have a localized infection have a low mortality rate.
In order to control, MAC, the immune system must be restored. Therefore, all patients who are not taking antiretroviral therapy (ART) should begin treatment. In general, MAC infection is treated with two or three antimicrobials for life in order to prevent the infection from recurring. HIV patients who have DMAC infections usually receive a combination of newer macrolide antibiotics (clarithromycin, azithromycin) with ethambutol and rifabutin.
Before macrolide antibiotics were developed, patients who had both AIDS and DMAC typically lived four months after diagnosis. According to a 1999 study, patients who received treatment with rifabutin, ethambutol and clarithromycin lived an average of nine months after diagnosis. Now that highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) is available to help reconstitute (restore) the immune system of HIV/AIDS patients, the prognosis has improved. According to a recent study, about 50% of HIV/AIDS patients were alive five years after being diagnosed with MAC.
M. avium and M. intracellulare bacteria cause MAC infections. More than 95% of MAC infections in patients with HIV/AIDS are caused by M. avium. MAC is the most common cause of infection by nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) in patients with AIDS.
These bacteria are very common. They are present in water, soil, dust and food. In fact, these bacteria are present in almost every human. However, a healthy immune system will prevent the bacteria from causing an infection. Therefore, individuals with a weakened immune system, especially HIV/AIDS patients, are at risk of developing MAC.
MAC infection in AIDS patients is associated with a CD4 cell count of less than 50 cells per microliter of blood.
MAC can be mild and localized or severe, affecting the entire body. Common symptoms include enlarged lymph nodes and fever. Other symptoms may include drenching sweats, diarrhea, weight loss, abdominal pain, fatigue, weakness, shortness of breath, mastitis (inflamed mammary glands), pyomyositis (inflamed muscle tissue), cutaneous (skin) abscess, brain abscess, anemia (low levels of red blood cells), neutropenia (low levels of white blood cells), thrombocytopenia (low levels of platelets), blood infections, viral hepatitis (viral infection of the liver), skin lesions and elevated liver function tests. The liver or spleen may also be enlarged.
There have also been reports of immune reconstitution syndrome (IRIS) associated with MAC. Once the immunocompromised patient receives treatment that restores immune system function, the body is capable of recognizing infectious organisms, such as MAC. If an infectious organism is present, it will trigger an overproduction of inflammatory mediators. This condition is called IRIS. This condition typically occurs shortly after highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) is initiated. Most cases of IRIS resolve in a few weeks with continued HIV treatment.
General: Blood and bone marrow cultures are the most sensitive diagnostic tests for MAC. Since bone marrow cultures are more invasive a blood culture is the standard diagnostic procedure.
Blood culture: A sample of blood is placed in a special laboratory preparation, and then it is incubated in a controlled environment for one to two weeks. A positive culture will identify the disease-causing bacteria.
Bone marrow culture: A bone marrow culture is an invasive procedure. Therefore, it is only used when all other tests are negative, but the doctor suspects MAC. First a bone marrow biopsy is performed to obtain a tissue sample. During the procedure a needle is inserted into the marrow and a small sample is removed. It is then placed in a special laboratory preparation and incubated in a controlled environment for one to two weeks. A positive culture will identify the disease-causing bacteria.
Sputum-induction for histopathologic testing: A sputum sample analysis can be conducted to determine whether a patient has MAC. The patient will cough deeply, expelling material that comes up from the lungs into a sterile cup. The sample is then taken to a laboratory and placed in a medium under conditions that allow the bacteria to grow. Mycobacterial cultures grow MAC in about one to two weeks. However, interpreting the results may be difficult because MAC can colonize the respiratory tract without causing clinical infection. A positive culture will identify the disease-causing bacteria. Sensitivity of a sputum analysis varies widely (50-90%), and depends on proficiency in using the technique and the experience of the laboratory.
Imaging studies: High resolution computed tomography (HRCT) scanning has been shown to be more sensitive than chest radiography (X-ray) for revealing pulmonary abnormalities associated with MAC infection. An HRCT scan of the abdomen may reveal retroperitoneal lymphadenopathy (enlarged lymph nodes near the tissues in the abdominal wall) periaortic lymphadenopathy (enlarged lymph nodes around the aorta) and hepatosplenomegaly (enlarged liver and spleen).
General: In order to control, MAC, the immune system must be restored. Therefore, all patients who are not taking antiretroviral therapy (ART) should begin treatment. In general, MAC infection is treated with two or three antimicrobials for life in order to prevent the infection from recurring. HIV patients who have DMAC infections usually receive a combination of newer macrolide antibiotics (clarithromycin, azithromycin) with ethambutol and rifabutin.
Antimicrobials: The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends the following two drug regimens: 500mg of the macrolide antibiotic clarithromycin (Biaxin©) twice daily, plus 15mg/kg of ethambutol (Myambutol©) once daily, or 500-600mg of azithromycin (Zithromax©) once daily, plus 15mg/kg of ethambutol (Myambutol©) once daily. Several studies suggest that azithromycin can effectively treat 55-60% of MAC infections. Higher doses of clarithromycin (1000mg or more) are associated with higher mortality rates.
Other antimicrobials commonly prescribed include rifabutin (Mycobutin©), levofloxacin (Levaquin©) and amikacin (Amikin©).
Patients who have MAC will continue treatment for life in order to prevent the infection from recurring.
Highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART): When HIV reproduces, different strains of the virus emerge, and some are resistant to antiretroviral drugs. Therefore, it is common for healthcare providers to recommend a combination of antiretroviral drugs known as HAART. This strategy, developed by NIAID-support researchers, usually combines drugs from at least two different classes of antiretroviral drugs, and it has been shown to suppress the virus. While these drugs cannot cure HIV infection or AIDS, they can suppress the virus.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved several antiretroviral drugs to treat HIV infected individuals. These drugs fall into three major classes: reverse transcriptase (RT) inhibitors, fusion inhibitors and protease inhibitors. In July 2006, the FDA approved a multi-class combination called Atripla©.
Fusion inhibitors prevent the virus from fusing with the cellular membrane, thus blocking entry into the cell. The fusion inhibitor Fuzeon© is FDA-approved.
Protease inhibitors interfere with the protease enzyme that HIV uses to produce infectious viral particles. They are a class of medication used to treat or prevent infection by viruses, including HIV and Hepatitis C. PIs prevent viral replication by inhibiting the activity of protease, an enzyme used by the viruses to cleave nascent proteins for final assembly of new virons. FDA-approved protease inhibitors include Agenerase©, Aptivus©, Crixivan©, Invirase©, Kaletra©, Lexiva©, Norvir©, Prezista©, Reyataz© and Viracept©.
Reverse transcriptase (RT) inhibitors disrupt the reverse transcription stage in the HIV lifecycle. During this stage, an HIV enzyme, known as reverse transcriptase, converts HIV RNA to HIV DNA. There are two main types of RT inhibitors. Non-nucleoside RT inhibitors bind to reverse transcriptase, preventing HIV from converting the HIV RNA into HIV DNA. Approved non-nucleoside RT inhibitors include Rescriptor©, Sustiva© and Viramune©.
Nucleoside/nucleotide reverse transcriptase inhibitors serve as faulty DNA building blocks, and once they are incorporated into the HIV DNA, the DNA chain cannot be completed. Therefore, the drugs prevent HIV from replicating inside a cell. Approved antiretrovirals include Combivir©, Emtriva©, Epivir©, Epzicom©, Hivid©, Retrovir©, Trizivir©, Truvada©, Videx EC©, Videx©, Viread©, Zerit© and Ziagen©.
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Probiotics : Probiotics are beneficial bacteria and are sometimes called friendly germs. They help maintain a healthy intestine by keeping harmful bacteria and yeasts in the gut under control. Most probiotics come from food sources, especially cultured milk products. Probiotics can be taken as capsules, tablets, beverages, powders, yogurts, and other foods. An increasing number of studies support the use of probiotics as a supplement to antibiotic therapy. Probiotic supplementation during a course of antibiotics has been studied for reducing adverse effects of antibiotics in the intestinal environment. This includes reducing growth of Clostridium difficile bacteria, which can lead to colitis, a common complication of antibiotics, especially in the elderly. Some probiotics may also help prevent the development of antibiotic resistance. In acutely ill children, synbiotics have been linked to greater weight gain and fewer bacterial illnesses after antibiotics are ended. The evidence consistently supports supplementation of antibiotics with probiotics.
Probiotics are generally considered to be safe and well-tolerated. Avoid if allergic or hypersensitive to probiotics. Use cautiously if lactose intolerant. Caution is advised when using probiotics in neonates born prematurely or with immune deficiency.
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Probiotics : Limited evidence with day care children suggests supplementation with Lactobacillus GG may reduce number of sick days, frequency of respiratory tract infections, and frequency of related antibiotic treatments. Fermented milk (with yogurt cultures and L. casei DN-114001) may reduce the duration of gastrointestinal and respiratory infections in elderly people. More research is needed to make a firm conclusion.
Probiotics are generally considered to be safe and well-tolerated. Avoid if allergic or hypersensitive to probiotics. Use cautiously if lactose intolerant. Caution is advised when using probiotics in neonates born prematurely or with immune deficiency.
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Beta-glucan : Beta-glucan is a soluble fiber derived from the cell walls of algae, bacteria, fungi, yeast, and plants. PGG-glucan, an immunomodulator, has been studied in patients undergoing surgery, particularly abdominal surgery. Currently, PGG-glucan appears to have positive results in decreasing postoperative infections. More study is warranted to make a firm conclusion.
Avoid if allergic or hypersensitive to beta-glucan. When taken by mouth, beta-glucan is generally considered to be safe. Use cautiously with AIDS or AIDS-related complex (ARC). Avoid using particulate beta-glucan. Avoid if pregnant or breastfeeding.
Blessed thistle : Human research of blessed thistle as a treatment for bacterial infections is currently lacking. Laboratory studies report that blessed thistle (and chemicals contained in blessed thistle, such as cnicin and polyacetylene) may have activity against several types of bacterial infections and no effects on some types. Early studies report no activity of blessed thistle against herpes viruses, influenza, or poliovirus. Further evidence is necessary in this area before a firm conclusion can be drawn.
Blessed thistle is generally considered to be safe when taken by mouth in recommended doses for short periods of time, with few reported side effects such as birth defects, bleeding, breathing problems, bruising, cancer of the nose or throat, increased production of stomach acid, itching, kidney disease, liver toxicity, skin rash, stomach discomfort, stomach ulcers, and vomiting. Allergic reactions to blessed thistle including rash may occur, as well as cross-sensitivity to mugwort and Echinacea. Cross-reactivity may also occur with bitter weed, blanket flower, Chrysanthemum, coltsfoot, daisy, dandelion, dwarf sunflower, goldenrod, marigold, prairie sage, ragweed or other plants in the Asteraceae/Compositae family. Avoid if pregnant or breastfeeding.
Cranberry : Limited laboratory research has examined the antibacterial activity of cranberry. Further research is warranted in this area.
Avoid if allergic to cranberries, blueberries, or other plants of the Vaccinium species. Sweetened cranberry juice may affect blood sugar levels. Use cautiously with a history of kidney stones. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should avoid cranberry in higher amounts than what is typically found in foods.
Lavender : Early laboratory studies suggest that lavender oils may have topical antibiotic activity. However, this has not been well tested in human studies.
Avoid if allergic or hypersensitive to lavender. Avoid with a history of seizures, bleeding disorders, eating disorders (such as anorexia or bulimia), or anemia (low levels of iron). Avoid if pregnant or breastfeeding.
Prayer/distant healing : Prayer can be defined as a "reverent petition," the act of asking for something while aiming to connect with God or another object of worship. Prayer may help reduce the length of hospital stay as well as the duration of fever in patients with infections. However, early study is controversial and additional study is needed before a conclusion can be drawn.
Prayer is not recommended as the sole treatment approach for potentially serious medical conditions, and it should not delay the time it takes to consult with a healthcare professional or receive established therapies. Sometimes religious beliefs come into conflict with standard medical approaches and require an open dialog between patients and caregivers.
Probiotics : There is limited evidence that probiotic supplementation may reduce the presence of bacterial infections in the upper respiratory tract. Results are mixed regarding the ability of probiotics to reduce infective complications of medical treatment. More studies are needed to determine the effectiveness of probiotics for these indications.
Probiotics are generally considered to be safe and well-tolerated. Avoid if allergic or hypersensitive to probiotics. Use cautiously if lactose intolerant. Caution is advised when using probiotics in neonates born prematurely or with immune deficiency.
Propolis : Propolis is a natural resin created by bees to make their hives. Propolis is made from the buds of conifer and poplar trees and combined with beeswax and other bee secretions. Animal and laboratory studies suggest that propolis may be a beneficial treatment for various types of bacterial infections. Additional research is needed to confirm these findings.
Avoid if allergic or hypersensitive to propolis, black poplar (Populas nigra), poplar bud, bee stings, bee products, honey, or Balsam of Peru. Severe allergic reactions have been reported. There has been one report of kidney failure with the ingestion of propolis that improved upon discontinuing therapy and deteriorated with re-exposure. Avoid if pregnant or breastfeeding because of the high alcohol content in some products.
Seaweed, kelp, bladderwrack : Bladderwrack (Fucus vesiculosus) is a brown seaweed found along the northern coasts of the Atlantic and Pacific oceans and North and Baltic seas. Another seaweed that grows alongside bladderwrack is Ascophyllum nodosum, and it is often combined with bladderwrack in kelp preparations. Laboratory research suggests that bladderwrack may have antibacterial activity. However, reliable human studies to support this use are currently lacking in the available literature.
Avoid if allergic or hypersensitive to Fucus vesiculosus or iodine. Avoid with a history of thyroid disease, bleeding, acne, kidney disease, blood clots, nerve disorders, high blood pressure, stroke, or diabetes. Avoid if pregnant or breastfeeding.
Selenium : Selenium is a mineral found in soil, water, and some foods. Preliminary research reports that selenium may be beneficial in the prevention of several types of infection, including recurrence of erysipelas (bacterial skin infection associated with lymphedema) or Mycoplasma pneumonia. Further research is needed to confirm the effects of selenium for infection prevention.
Avoid if allergic or hypersensitive to products containing selenium. Avoid with a history of non-melanoma skin cancer. Selenium is generally regarded as safe for pregnant or breastfeeding women. However, animal research reports that large doses of selenium may lead to birth defects.
Sorrel : There is currently not enough evidence on the proposed antibacterial effects of sorrel. More research is needed.
Avoid large doses of sorrel because there have been reports of toxicity and death. This may be because of the oxalate found in sorrel. Many sorrel tinctures contain high levels of alcohol and should be avoided when driving or operating heavy machinery. These sorrel formulations may cause nausea or vomiting when taken with the prescription drugs metronidazole (Flagyl©) or disulfiram (Antabuse©). Avoid if pregnant or breastfeeding.
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Macrobiotic diet : A macrobiotic diet has been advocated to preserve intestinal health. However, it apparently does not reduce the incidence of antibiotic resistant bacteria, nor infections caused by resistant strains in the gastrointestinal tract, compared to a diet with animal products.
Use cautiously with cancer or other medical conditions without expert planning or supplementation. Avoid in children or adolescents without professional guidance or appropriate supplementation. Avoid in pregnant or lactating women due to potential deficiencies, unless properly supplemented.
Probiotics : Bacterial infection translocation, the passage of bacteria from the gut to other areas of the body where they can cause disease, is of special concern in surgery. Limited evidence suggests that supplementation with probiotics may not reduce this problem.
Probiotics are generally considered to be safe and well-tolerated. Avoid if allergic or hypersensitive to probiotics. Use cautiously if lactose intolerant. Caution is advised when using probiotics in neonates born prematurely or with immune deficiency.
General: Preventative therapy is usually recommended for AIDS patients who have a CD4 cell count lower than 50 cells per microliter of blood. Based on the most recent research, clarithromycin appears to be the most effective drug for the prevention of MAC.
Clarithromycin (Biaxin©): Clarithromycin (Biaxin©) is FDA-approved for the prevention of MAC. Studies have shown that the drug reduces the number of MAC infections by 69%.
Clarithromycin is considered to be the most effective drug for the prevention of MAC. However, some researchers are concerned that if a person develops MAC while taking clarithromycin, the infection will be resistant to treatment. According to several studies, about 50% of patients who developed MAC while taking clarithromycin developed MAC infections that were resistant to the drug.
Rifabutin (Mycobutin©): According to a multi-center trial, rifabutin (Mycobutin©) can reduce the rate of MAC by almost 50% in AIDS patients. Several other studies show that the drug may help people live longer lives. Researchers have shown that taking rifabutin as a preventative treatment reduces the risk of fatality by 14%. The most serious side effects of rifabutin are low white blood cells counts and elevated liver enzymes.
Azithromycin (Zithromax©): Azithromycin (Zithromax©) has been FDA-approved for the prevention of MAC. This drug can be taken once a week due to its long half-life. One study found that azithromycin was more effective than rifabutin. The efficacy of azithromycin has not been compared to clarithromycin in studies.
This information has been edited and peer-reviewed by contributors to the Natural Standard Research Collaboration (www.naturalstandard.com).
- AIDS Education & Training Centers National Resource Center. Mycobacterium Avium Complex. July 2006. www.aids-ed.org. Accessed May 3, 2009.
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). www.cdc.gov. Accessed May 3, 2009.
- HIV InSite Knowledge Base. http://hivinsite.ucsf.edu. Accessed May 3, 2009.
- Natural Standard: The Authority on Integrative Medicine. www.naturalstandard.com. Copyright © 2009. Accessed May 3, 2009.
- The Complete HIV/AIDS Resource. www.thebody.com. Accessed May 3, 2009.
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2015 PGA and SAG Winners Announced; 'Birdman' Takes Top Prizes
Posted on Sunday, January 25th, 2015 by Angie Han
If the PGA and SAG Awards are any indication, Birdman will be the one to beat in this year's competitive Best Picture category at the Oscars. The dark comedy took top prize at both ceremonies.
However, it was far from a clean sweep. Although Birdman won Best Ensemble at SAG (the guild's closest equivalent to Best Picture), none of the three individual actors nominated for the film won their respective categories. Meanwhile, two of the winners from the PGA's film categories — the animated feature The Lego Movie and the documentary Life Itself — weren't even nominated in the equivalent category at the Oscars.
On the TV side, Breaking Bad picked up one last trophy at the PGA awards, Orange Is the New Black got showered with love from both guilds, and True Detective once again lost out. Get the full list of 2015 PGA and SAG winners after the jump.

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Baked cake doughnuts
Traditional-made doughnuts are made with yeast dough, and deep-fried to make a fluffy, delicious spongy cake. It requires a lot of work to cook them, though, but for quick snacks (Sunday breakfast maybe?) the easier way are the baked cake doughnuts—which are spongy, fluffy and delicious too! You can enjoy them bare (like cakes), or glazed (like traditional yeast doughnuts), or stuffed if you overfill the form by any chance! :-)
Whole-grain bread rolls
There are not many things that can beat the whole grain bread, unless it's 8 delicious little whole grain breadrolls ;-) These are perfect for breakfast, and you can easily prepare and bake them in one evening, for e.g. Sunday breakfast! :-)
My fool-proof recipe will be a great fun, and a good addition to your baking arsenal.
Spongy waffles
Usually waffles are served crispy, but from time to time I like to make them soft and spongy — perfect base for a plum jam! :-) This recipe makes 4 delicious, spongy waffles that you can prepare in no-time!
Plain muffins
Nothing says "hello autumn" like a batch of fresh muffins or cupcakes! :-) With this simple recipe, you gonna whip them up in no time, and they will be a perfect base for more fancy muffins with fruit (I love muffins with dried plum bits), chocolate chip muffins, caramel-stuffed ones or double-or-triple-chocolate ;-) Or savory ones: paprika, tomato, herbs, sunflower seeds, etc. It all starts with this recipe.


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British Wheel of Yoga qualified yoga teacher offering classes in the Dronfield area. Trained to deliver the Yoga4Health programme which is designed for those [...]Distance: 5.22 miles.
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Zagyoga believes that everyone can benefit from the practice of Iyengar Yoga. Our classes include new starter courses for complete beginners as well as for [...]Distance: 0.51 miles.
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Classes focus on correct alignment in postures whilst emphasising awareness of breath to bring mindfulness to every movement. Each week, classes revolve around a [...]Distance: 0.93 miles.
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South Park: The Fractured But Whole further delayed
I think the last we wrote about South Park: The Fractured But Whole [official site] was a delay into 2017, but Ubisoft have announced a further delay into fiscal year 2018 – looking at how Ubi's financial calendar works that would put the current release window as 1 April 2017 – 31 March 2018. Thus, it could still come out in 2017, but it could also be 2018 or it could be delayed again in the manner of Project CARS (this joke courtesy of fiscal year 2015).
Writing on the Ubiblog, Ubisoft sez:
"South Park: The Fractured But Whole will now launch on Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and PC in FY18. The teams at South Park and Ubisoft San Francisco are committed to pushing the envelope during development to deliver the best experience possible, and this additional time will allow them to do so."
I mean, I think I see the problem right here. If you're spending your development time just pushing envelopes around the office instead of coding and writing then of course your project's going to be late.
They said similar in September 2016, although they hadn't started faffing around with stationery at that point:
"South Park: The Fractured But Whole will now launch on Xbox One, Playstation 4 and PC, calendar Q1 2017. The development team wants to make sure the game experience meets the high expectations of fans and the additional time will help them achieve this goal."
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The Golden Ticket
This story appears in the January 2006 issue of Entrepreneur. Subscribe »
When life throws you a curveball, you can either step aside or attempt to hit it straight on. Here's an inside look at two people who took aim and were able to find success even when faced with life's most challenging adversities, and another who managed to dodge the ball completely. Their stories are unique, yet one common thread runs throughout: For all of them, salvation came in the form of a franchise. Read on to find out how these franchisees were able to find hope and help through franchising.
Life After a Layoff
Sometimes it takes getting laid off from a job to realize what truly matters in life. At the age of 40, Ythan Lax is doing handstands and cartwheels--literally--but it wasn't so long ago that he was struggling. Having devoted 18 years to various marketing and PR jobs, his final payoff was being laid off in 2002. He was faced with the daunting task of finding another job when the job market for his industry was at an all-time low. That year was filled with dead-end interviews, as one company after another decided they didn't have a position to offer Lax after all. He attempted to start his own business, but found he lacked the direction to strike out on his own. His year of searching and having to rely on his wife's teaching salary was taking its toll. "I was getting very depressed," recalls Lax. "For me, that's a very noticeable change in my personality. I'm always up, always in a good mood. I see the bright side of just about everything."
So when his sister suggested purchasing a franchise from The Little Gym, which is focused on developing children's motor skills, Lax considered it even though he knew little about franchising and nothing about gymnastics. Armed with an endless list of questions, he and his wife, Beth, 37, met with the franchisor, spoke with several franchisees and researched the business before making the ultimate decision to invest their life savings and put their house against a loan. And when they gambled it all and purchased the Perinton, New York, territory in March 2004, the only question that remained was whether Lax would enjoy working with kids.
The couple opened the doors to their franchise on October 25, 2004, and in doing so, unexpectedly opened a door to Lax's soul. "I [had] never realized that I'm one of those people who just can't get enough of kids," says Lax. "They're wonderful and imaginative, and there is nothing more gratifying than putting a smile on a child's face and seeing a look of happiness on the parent's face, knowing you've done something for their child." Lax prides himself on personally knowing all 465 children enrolled in the program at his franchise. Lax and his eight employees take turns teaching some of the 39 classes they hold each week. Says Lax, "Is my life so bad? I wake up in the morning, I put on a pair of shorts, I walk around barefoot, and I play with children all day."
The franchise generated several thousand dollars of operating profit in the first year, though the Laxes had expected a loss of about $17,000. The couple recently purchased a second territory in Greece, New York, which they expect to open this spring, and Lax is upbeat again. "A lot of people ask me why I wanted to be in business for myself," says Lax. "It wasn't necessarily money motivation or the fact that I wanted to be the boss. The truth of the matter is, I wanted, for the first time in my life, to have control of my life--to know that if I failed, it would be my own fault, and if I succeeded, the credit was mine. That's something this franchise gave me: the true feeling that my life is my own."
Going Solo
Pam Brown, 41, tells her story just like it is. There's nothing glamorous about it, she says. She's just a single parent trying to survive. Three years ago, she was confronted with a major life challenge when her marriage of 15 years came to an end, making her a single mother to three children: Janelle, 21, Gatlin, 15, and Savanna, 12. With the divorce came a need to drastically change the way she had been living her life. Instead of being able to stay at home with her children, she was forced to re-enter the work force and face the pressure of securing a brand-new future for herself and her children. "A lot of women aren't taught about the stability of a 401(k), retirement and building for themselves," she says. "And you don't expect to get divorced after 15, 20, 25 years."
Following the divorce, Brown went back to work as a visual merchandiser but felt limited by the lifestyle her job afforded her. Financially, it was not enough to get ahead, and as the mother of three, she needed to have a flexible schedule and wanted something in which she could involve her family. Two years later, another opportunity presented itself, and she embraced it. A friend who knew about her situation introduced her to the CEO of Snappy Auctions, an eBay consignment outlet/drop-off store. Brown had limited knowledge about eBay, but being part of a franchise system appealed to her. Says Brown, "When you're a single parent, your time is mainly focused on trying to make a living and take care of your kids, so to be able to go out and start a business from scratch on your own is very difficult."
Researching the franchise, Brown determined that the concept was stable and the potential for growth was great. She also believed the franchise would provide her with the support she needed. So after discussing her decision with her children and preparing them for the long hours sure to come in the startup stage, she celebrated the opening of her Hendersonville, Tennessee, franchise in November 2004. She was leaving behind health insurance benefits and a stable paycheck, but she was taking her first step toward true independence and a better future for her children. "I just jumped," says Brown. "There were times when I really prayed. I said, 'Lord, I'm jumping off the cliff, and I hope you're at the bottom to catch me.' What else are you going to do except try?"
Someone was listening. Brown's franchise brought in over $300,000 in sales in its first year. But the true rewards for her leap of faith are her freedom to set her own schedule and involve her children--Janelle works full time in the business--as well as the opportunity to be a role model to her children. Brown is confident that by providing them with an upfront view of what it's like to raise a family and own a business, her children will be better equipped to make the right decisions when facing their own crossroads in life. And she is especially proud of the example she can set for her daughters. "You always see the father in the traditional role as breadwinner," she says. "It helps them see how strong a female can be."
A Slice of Life
Ask any college graduate what the future holds, and you'll find that a lot of them have no clue. Sure, they may have mastered the rigors of academic life, but when faced with the daunting challenge of finding their path in the real world, they are helplessly lost. Yet if you had asked Jason Shifflett that question when he graduated seven years ago, he wouldn't have even hesitated. Thanks to a franchise, he had already found his way--his response would have immediately and adamantly been "pizza."
At the age of 22, Shifflett became the proud owner of his first Domino's Pizza franchise in Olive Branch, Mississippi, and he was confident in his potential for success. After all, he had been absorbing everything he could regarding the Domino's Pizza system ever since he started answering phones there at the age of 14. With hard work and dedication, he had worked his way up to assistant manager, a position that he continued to hold even after he left for college. And at 19, when he was presented with the challenge of managing a struggling Domino's Pizza store, he had such a good handle on the system that he didn't even flinch. In less than a year, he was able to turn the store around and triple its sales. He strengthened his track record by repeating the success with a second store. Domino's Pizza branches were thriving under his leadership, and Shifflett had found his niche in life before he even had to look. Says Shifflett, "When you have 30 to 40 team members working with you, and you have the rush of selling pizzas and getting them out the door, it gets in your veins, and you become passionate about it."
Now, at the age of 29, Shifflett has become a powerful presence in the pizza world. He owns seven Domino's Pizza franchises (three in Mississippi and four in Tennessee), his 2006 projected sales are in the seven figures, and he has received numerous prestigious awards, including Domino's Gold Franny Award, given to the top 1 percent of all Domino's Pizza franchisees worldwide. Shifflett is on a roll, and he's nowhere close to slowing down. In less than five years, he expects to grow his empire to 20 Domino's franchises. And he has never had to convince others of his potential despite his age. "Talk is cheap, but when people start seeing action and results, that speaks volumes," says Shifflett. "I haven't been a guy who talks a lot. I have just shown people what can happen."
So how did Shifflett find success at such an early age? He doesn't credit it to his intelligence, his entrepreneurial spirit or his youthful energy. He credits it to a 45-year-old company that allowed him to spread his wings and fly. "[The Domino's Pizza system] is easily reproducible, but it's also easy to master," says Shifflett. "It's kind of like an athlete training for an Olympic sport--when you do the same thing over and over again with passion, energy and dedication, you get really good at it."
Perfect Match
Finding the right franchise can make a world of difference.
For Ythan Lax, Pam Brown and Jason Shifflett, franchising offered a solution just when they needed it most. But as each of them will attest, it takes more than just signing up with a franchise system to find success. Their stories are great because they found the right franchises for them. So how do you follow suit and find the same success? We asked Michael H. Seid, managing director of Michael H. Seid & Associates, a West Hartford, Connecticut-based management consulting firm specializing in the franchise industry, to give some pointers on how to narrow down the choices. Here are some tips that will set you on the right path to finding the perfect match:
- Don't immediately seek out the advice of a franchise broker. According to Seid, franchise brokers narrow the choices down too quickly before giving the potential franchisee a chance to consider all the options.
- Take the time to sit down and make a list of your strengths, weaknesses and interests. As Seid says, ask yourself what it is that you want to do when you wake up in the morning. sdetermine how much money you can invest and what type of an income you need to support your lifestyle.
- Use the available resources. Seid recommends the International Franchise Association, and Entrepreneur's FranchiseZone, which has helpful articles and information on franchising. By doing preliminary research, you can find out the approximate investment you'll need, advice on how to buy a franchise and information on a franchise's stability.
- After you've narrowed it down, Seid recommends finding a good franchise lawyer and contacting the franchisors to ultimately select the perfect franchise for you.


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This page is designed to help demystify the common trait of dog-dog aggression. Dog aggression shows up in numerous breeds, and it's generally "no big deal"…unless you deny it, misunderstand it or exploit it. Like so many dog owners, we expect that our dogs have the potential to show some degree of dog aggression in select situations. Our job as responsible stewards is to keep our pets out of those situations by reading their body signals and understanding their individual limits. At the same time, we work to improve the tolerance of each dog through appropriate socializing opportunities. Because dog aggression is not a "one size fits all" trait, outlined below are four very common levels of dog-tolerance that we've come to recognize in our work with the dogs.
Typical Dog Tolerance Levels in a Group of BAD RAP Ambassadogs:
1. Dog Social
A dog that truly enjoys the company of other dogs, including housemate dogs. Very easy going; Forgives even the rudest dog manners. Dog-social dogs include most puppies and a percentage of socially mature (14 months and older) dogs. Example: Beanie is a mature female who is social and relaxed around all dogs. In contrast, the immature red dog, Penny, in the bottom right of the photo is not as dog-social as when she was a puppy. She's very typical in that she's losing her puppy-like tolerance as she matures. A bad accidental fight could shift Penny far away from her dog social beginnings.
2. Dog Tolerant
Typically non-reactive on leash and either indifferent or friendly to other dogs. Is well socialized and shows relaxed, easy body language in the presence of new dogs. May not 'love' dogs that he doesn't know, but has decent tolerance for rude behavior; a long fuse. Enjoys known dog friends and, in general, succeeds with housemate dogs. Example: Honky Tonk is quite fine with other dogs but doesn't seek them out like a puppy might.
3. Dog Selective
Has dog friends but is more selective. May dislike certain 'types' of dogs and/or is easily offended by rude dog manners. Can be described as 'bitchy.' Likes to dictate the rules during dog-play, and may need reminders to use good manners during play. Can succeed with housemate dogs with supervision. Example: Sally showed 'dog aggressive' behavior when she came to us, but with clear direction and supervised socializing opportunities, is not likely to show this behavior unless she's pushed passed her limits.
4. Dog Aggressive
Has a very limited number of dog friends; sometimes, no dog friends. May be opportunistically leash reactive with a weak handler and/or no training. May have a short fuse during play, even with dogs that it knows. Needs heavy supervision during play and a good leader when out on leash. Many live successfully with housemate dogs (usually opposite sex) with proper supervision and safe management protocol. Example: Taz was labeled 'Dog Aggressive' when we first met him because he was very quick to tell dogs off. His tolerance levels have increased dramatically, thanks to lots of socializing opps and good direction from his caretakers. We watched him shift to Dog Selective personality and in his new home, he's actually quite Dog Tolerant!
Note: All the dogs in this photo were introduced slowly and enjoy each other's company under supervision. While none of the dogs illustrated are 'Dog Aggressive,' like any breed of dog, they may certainly act aggressively towards other dogs if they're mismanaged, provoked or otherwise set up to fail. Dogs that we would label as Dog Aggressive can make fantastic pets with the right management (leashes!).
The Bell Curve of Dog Aggression:
Dog tolerance levels are flexible and are determined by environmental factors (handler influence, training and socializing efforts) as much as they are determined by genetics. Dog Social dogs can become less social as they come into their maturity, and Dog Aggressive dogs can become much more tolerant with good direction and proper socialization. In our experience, with the combined factors of maturity, socialization, good leadership and training, most pit bull type dogs with true 'terrier' personalities fall comfortably in the middle spectrum of this bell curve – as do typically 2/3 of all dogs.
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Yea thats exactly what I mean.
* "If it ain't broke, your doin it wrong" *
Ill have to try that. IDK if i trust velcro enough to hold my lipos in place lol.
today i started tearing apart my merv to get it ready for the new blue a arms i ordered today after finding a broken one but i should get them soon and have it up and running
yeah veld, I feel ya.. sucks having an unusable RC staring at you every time you walk by it
*edit* - so I'm gunna rub it in by showing you my functional RC joking
here's a pic of how dirty my slash got at the school
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That is crazy dirty! lol. My merv hasnt seen mud yet =(
lol I know I see a lot of you guys treating your mervs like babys, you gotta let them see the world and go exploring lol
here's after a quick run under the tap and some wd-40, it isn't hard to clean them back up, although mine isn't too clean when you take a closer look.. you can always take a brush to get into those tiny crevasses, which I don't
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I broke mine again today after work I think it's about time to grab those new steel CVD center shafts Traxxas just released... running a brushless big block and 1/10th Slash tires is taking its tole. killed the front drive shaft yesterday, repaired it with a spare last night, and today killed the new front AS WELL as the back, LOL
in all fairness, I was NOT taking it easy on the little guy a jump with multiple back flips and landing on concrete is what took out the rear drive shaft to start with, and then I just beat on it some more in front wheel drive until the front drive shaft finally gave up
I love this little truck; it sure takes a beating, lol
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fix, run, break, repeat
I just put CVDs on back order on tower hobbies since i had a $10 off coupon. And i ordered a slipstream body so i can try the wole painting body thing lol. I wanted the jconcepts illuzions body but the roof looks low and i knot know if it would work with my bb.
I only put a 23t pinion on my merv and tried out some new wheels on it for fun and laughs.
Living life.
Yea the pen came with it!
man lucky you, i was looking at my lipos in my pic and looks like they made them a slight bit more bulky maybe thats why they dont fit like mine do, on the ends of the lipos you got looks like its got some padding or extra wrapping inside which mine doesnt. i'm gonna send over an email and see if they will send me a pen or atleast when i order from them again.
Living life.
Haha im not gonna complain about a free pen(i got excited when i saw it) But its a cheapy! lol. Ill get use out of it tho!
I'd send that pen back and complain that I didn't order it, then ask for store credit
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haha You just wanna be $1 closer to a SPC lipo!
i like pens i write alot, like bills, what to do, things to buy, not only rc stuff, I wouldnt return it they gave it to you for a reason, maybe there sending them out to everyone or to a select few. i wasnt going lipo but since i've been waiting for so long and when i wanted them the last lipos they had went out of stock for months so same day they got their shippment i was like #2 in line when they got them they had 98 left out of 100. still need my parallel connector but i even ordered them without a lipo charger and then had to wait like 3weeks to pick that up. but man do i see the difference in performance and runtime with these. i run mine like 30-45mins.
other thing i noticed i need now is knuckles not too sure i want to go gpm or just get the rpm knuckles. i know there not that great but dont mind plastic and the pillow balls popping out. i got time to put them back in when they come out.
Living life.
The GH knuckles are awesome!
hahah my rpm popped the balls out again today, I hit a sunk in man hole at about 25mph
lol the thing hit around 70 feet away and almost slid right up to me
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I was so hard headed to think that my Road Rage II tires would stay on my black chrome HPI Mesh wheels without first removing the chrome layer at the point the tires are glued to. Just ordered a set of HPI Monster truck wheels that were half the price.
I didnt like the black chrome ones anyway because the white plastic came through the chrome after some minor collisions.
The SPC pens are great, I already got 2!
Nobody is born with experience
I might have to order some of the 3s lipos..... I could use another pen
Just put my first lipo on my charger. Charging it at 2.5A. Dunno if i wanna try 5A yet lol
I spent over an hour trying my BEST to over heat my motor and at LEAST get the fan on the MMP to turn on! I went through two 2200mah 25c 2s batteries flooring it, stopping, flooring it, stopping.. crawling against a wall (thus tonnnnns of torque) flooring it, stopping.. for an HOUR until I was bored out of my mind. The motor was... luke warm! NOTHING I did would get anything past kinda warm! And it's 23°c with no clouds on new black pavement. MAN.
I realized another great thing about my motor, it never kills batteries!? It's SUPER efficient, so where my Velineon 3500 used to get 20-25 minutes, this motor easily breaks the 30 minute mark and doesn't even go to LVC. Insane.
Now I'm sun-burned.
man you're turning me off of the vxl 3s combo
lol, I just got about 8 feet of air, cleared way over a fence and then smacked some branches and fell like a dead bird
blew the rear shocks out on the first attempt will try again tomorrow
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I glued my wheels and tires and went to my LHS to get some paint for my slipstream body when i get it. But im gonna have to go back tomorrow because the 100,000K diff oil they ordered for me wasnt in yet Oh and i ordered aother set of HPI wheel adapters because i threw the ones i needed away and kept the wrong ones. And my wheels didnt turn out too well i made a mess with the CA glue Not a good day for RC with me
Just ordered the new Traxxas Steel Constant Velocity Center Driveshafts - 7250R- for $34.49 including shipping.
Today I resoldered the connector on my esc. And did my first backflip. Nothing broken. Landed 5 out of 6 attempts.
i know but 100,000k is ridiculous lol I don't even think they would make that for rc cars , I think you mean 100k that's what I was jokin around about hahah
and while I'm on here.. I just did some maintenance while I was re-filling all the shocks, replaced the center diff with the stock gear until I get some thick oil.. hopefully tomorrow or the next day I'll have my roll cage and oil.. still waiting for the other stuff, gunna leave the bearings until the rest of it arrives at the lhs
gunna go break in the fresh oil in a minute..
just realized that I post on here more than a gossip girl does on facebook man is that homo or do I just love my slash and like to share about it hahahah
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Put on some GH knuckles and waiting on MMP ESC.
Lipo'd and Nitro'd - J-Rod
100,000 = 100K lol
Hahaha i see! Sorry gully i have had a really bad day! I might go for a night drive! I have a big empty parking lot with lights and none of them little curb stopper things or lights in the middle of the parking lot. So i dont have anything to hit lol.
yeah man do it, it's nice to have a little open space to run these things, and you just got lipos!!
have you tried them out yet?? I can only imagine man, this thing already rips with nimhs
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I charged them up today and put them in and ran it across my small room just to make sure all was good. Before it would just spin the wheels on the carpet. With the speed hawgs it finally wants to wheelie! Im soo excited to get my BB! i looked at the duratrax(made by castle) 3900kv motor today ay my LHS. It looks better than the one im getting tho cuz it was black! lol.
My gh knuckles that i ordered are on back order
Here we go again.........
Thats no good man! I ordered the last set from amain a wile ago then the only plae i could find my 2nd set was towerhobbies. I dont know if they have them any more. Ebay usually has stuff tho! Thats where i got my speed hawgs which are out of stock at most vendors.
I think im gonna throw the speed hawgs on and try some 1AM high speed runs!! lol
Today i did an Extreme Merv Makeover. Put on some cvds, alu rocker arms, titanium pushrods and toe links, new shocks, new wheels and tires and more. Oh and painted my first body (didn't turn out as i expected but can't be perfect the first time xD).
Could you take some pictures of the body? Do you have any pointers? I ordered a slipstream body. Just waiting for it to come. I have the paint and backing color. But i have no idea what im doing when it comes here. lol
I ran lipos for the first time today. I liked them a lot. Till i ran into a curb and bent a aluminum rocker lol. After that i brought it inside and cleaned it and prepped it for a BB. Took the motor and ESC off. OOOOOOOOO and i installed bearings in the servo saver.


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LOS ANGELES - This Labor Day, The Hub TV Network celebrates the holiday with the addition of three popular action-packed series for kids and their parents as well as a chance to win one of six $1,000 back-to-school shopping sprees. On Monday, September 3, the live-action series, "Hercules: The Legendary Journeys" and "Sliders," and the critically lauded "Superman: The Animated Series" will premiere on The Hub, joining a special Labor Day marathon and sweepstakes for the popular series "The Aquabats! Super Show!"
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This is for a Lenovo IdeaPad Y570 with a RapidDrive.
I saw this question earlier and have a similar problem. This is the issue that guy (as well as myself) had:
when my laptop is plugged in it runs games all choppy. like playing hellgate it seems every step forward i take my character stops for a split second. but when i have it running off battery its smooth as ever. same with other games like world of tanks. it runs at 12 fps while its plugged in and 30 fps off the battery. is there any way to change it cause its annoying only playing for 2 hours and then needing to recharge it for 2 more.
He later added this:
wow thanks. went to the the power settings only thing different was ati card was set to maximize performance when plugged in and maximize battery life on battery. changed to maximize battery life when plugged in and they run perfect now.doesnt make sense but it works thanks alot.
My problem is that I have nVidia Optimus graphics and see no way to maximize battery life while the system is plugged in. For one reason or another, when the system is optimizing battery life, the games run smoother. I can find a way to edit the settings for the integrated graphics, but the dedicated graphics are a no-go. I looked in the (very limited) nVidia control panel to no avail. I've also set the thing to use High Performance, Balanced, and Energy Star plans, all yielding the same results. I could technically only play games on the battery power, but that REALLY cuts down on gaming time. This lappy gets great battery life when not gaming, but that GT555M chugs down battery like booze at a frat party. Thanks for any help!
Also, there is no way to contact that guy that I've found. All of his Yahoo settings are private. Thanks!
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Hello, and thanks for the response. I looked in those settings, but I found far more detailed settings under Windows Power Management. It seems like telling the integrated Intel graphics to conserve power when plugged in has HELPED, but not FIXED, a little bit. Or it may just be in my head. It runs perfectly smooth for like three seconds, a second's pause, then runs again for a second, then pauses again for a second, then repeats this whole cycle.
For example, I will demonstrate with a time chart, GREEN is running smooth, and RED is paused:
o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o ...
each "o" is one second. It's all really weird.
Also, that is just the typical scenario. Sometimes it will work just fine, then break into that pattern. Or sometimes lock up without that pattern. But at least 50% of the time, it's like the pattern.
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I checked my BIOS (F2 on startup), and the version listed is 47CN25WW(2.03). If I'm not mistaken, that is the most current verison of the BIOS available.
I'm not seeing a way to update it. Is it available as a download from the Lenovo support site?
Nevermind, I just found it. Downloading now. I noticed that the release date on the update was about two weeks ago, so it just might help. We shall see in a few minutes.
Quick update: I have noticed something. I was messing around with all of my settings, in games and out of game, and it seems that the problems occur when a game is running in full screen. Resolution doesn't matter. It will run choppy so long as it's running in full screen, BUT it will NOT run choppy if the laptop is running on battery. Not sure how big of a difference full screen makes (even tried windowed at native resolution, and it still ran smooth, just removing the window border seems to make it crappy), but whatever the case, that's what's happening.
i'm not sure if it works but can you try to re-install/update graphic card drivers, too?
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"Fujitsu's infrastructure offers the kind of stability that we need to ensure a secure worldwide rollout of our SAP systems."
Michael Schmidt SAP Technical Manager & Information Security Officer Information Technology, H.B. Fuller
H.B. Fuller has been one of the world's leading manufacturers of industrial adhesives for nearly 130 years. Founded as a one-man workshop for wallpaper paste by Harvey Benjamin Fuller in 1887, the company develops innovative solutions that meet a variety of adhesive requirements in the industrial environment. The product portfolio includes thermoplastic hot melt adhesives as well as cyanoacrylates, solvent-based, water-based, epoxy, urethane, and other reactive adhesives. The company's customer base includes businesses from the engineering, electronic and assembly materials, hygiene, construction, automotive, packaging and other industries. In 2013, the multinational manufacturer, whose head office is located in St. Paul (Minnesota), generated net sales of two billion USD.
To ensure standardized business processes at its globally distributed locations, the adhesives manufacturer wanted to introduce a global SAP® solution. The company's intention was to initially implement the systems at its head office in the US, followed by a gradual rollout at other locations in North and South America, Europe, India, the Middle East, Africa and the Asia-Pacific region.
Fujitsu implemented a classic, three-level SAP environment at the head office in St. Paul (Minnesota). During the outsourcing process, Fujitsu built the systems at its certified high-security data center in Neckarsulm (Germany) and subsequently mirrored them at the data center in Neuenstadt am Kocher. In addition, Fujitsu takes care of the rollout process in the other global locations in the regions South America, Asia and Europe.
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Tensions litter Paris catwalk
Opposites and contradictions fuel contemporary fashion, as seen in the second day of Paris ready-to-wear shows.
Wednesday saw an abundance of such contrasts in style, fabric, tailoring and even in location that gave the start of the autumn-winter 2013-14 season a dynamic lift.
Whether it's in Dries Van Noten's ode to Fred and Ginger, which captured his signature flirtations with menswear on girls, Guy Laroche's fierce versus the feminine, or Damir Doma's perfect twinning of slouchy and sophisticated, tensions littered the catwalk. They were often delivered with an ironic wink.
To playful gasps from onlookers, down the grand salon of 19th-century townhouse Hotel Salomon de Rothschild, Gareth Pugh gave his show a postmodern kick by sending models wearing shredded polythene rubbish bags down the catwalk. They shivered like luxuriant black plumes.
Even the Mugler show, the day's most unified, featured plays between sheen and fur, and midriffs versus shoulders - a reminder that tensions are inescapable.
Thursday's shows include Balmain, Barbara Bui, Rick Owens and Lanvin.
Dries Van Noten thinks fashion is far too serious. That's why he explored his usual menswear-womenswear tailoring this season via the frivolity of ballroom dancing, feathers and the two-some Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers.
His show was proof again of the Belgian designer's mastery when it comes to the art of clashing styles.
Who better to represent the Van Noten universe, where men's and women's styles merge together, than one of the most iconic and inseparable male-female couples in Hollywood history?
Ostrich feathers in midnight blue, faded grey and tea rose billowed like 1930s boas with large vivid embroideries and vintage fur alongside men's baggy pants, club stripes and Prince of Wales check.
One fantastic look said it all: a sumptuous navy feathered skirt (Ginger), and a large white tuxedo shirt (Fred.)
In Van Noten's world, like in Hollywood, there's no man without the woman, no Ginger without the Fred.
To discordant music and hellish mist, Gareth Pugh went to the gates of the underworld, bringing back with him an inspired collection of dark angels.
Starting in white and ending in black, the 49 looks saw the London wunderkind further explore the long, flared and otherworldly silhouettes seen last season.
Here it came with stiff cowl and giant shawl collars, or fold-over jackets with exaggeratedly large lapels.
Each look was fastidiously tailored.
At times, it looks as if Pugh had made a pact with the devil and channelled the full-skirted proportions of the 1950s, with their tights waist and full collars, but with dark excess.
But in Wednesday's show, Pugh saved the best till last: a series of impressive black creations billowing with shredded black polythene.
They fluttered by malevolently like feathers, as if the models were half-human, half-raven.
Croatian designer Damir Doma was back in top form for autumn-winter in a show that saw his slouchy style get an unexpectedly elegant makeover.
"Neo-corporate" was how the Raf Simons alumnus described his smarter looks backstage.
Although cropped futuristic tunics and zippered shift dresses aren't exactly run-of-the-mill office attire, the sleek long silhouettes were a welcome turn that saw Doma's vibe get more sophisticated.
But if there's any worry that the Antwerp cool-kid is now grown up, mature and boring, fear not. The usual Doma DNA was still here, if muted.
Boxy jackets and classical menswear touches, such as stacked Chelsea boots, as well as masculine fabrics in perforated wool and lacquered leather, kept up the edgy fashion contradictions.
In a tight show of only 27 looks, designer Nicola Formichetti served up a collection of feminine, cocoon-like silhouettes.
Slick was the word.
The gentle rounded shoulders and softer skirts, in soft grey, blue and peach, evolved away from the angular, insectoid-obsession that's been almost haunting Mugler's recent collections.
It was a welcome change, which made for a ladylike vibe - in line with this season's trend.
Contrasts, such as soft peach fur on champagne satin, made one gentle look sparkle.
The odd geometric print - used sparingly - added the signature futuristic edge, as did neat bonnets on the heads.
Keeping it simple seems to suit Formichetti: it's one of the strongest collections he's done.
"It's the story of women, women who don't need men," says Guy Laroche's designer Marcel Marongiu of his brash, even kinky offering.
With this mantra, the Franco-Swedish designer explored a whole new terrain this season.
See-through lingerie shifts, rock-and-roll leather and even fierce bondage straps moved on quite dramatically from the classical codes of the house.
The sumptuous evening wear was still here though, in shocking pink and purple silk gowns, and several looks in blinding navy rhinestone.
He cited the style of Jimi Hendrix and Prince as inspirations - seen in the revealing sexuality of exposed nipples.
There were some great statement bombers, another nod to the autumn trend: coats as the new accessory.
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Connecticut ex-governor John Rowland again caught up in scandal
HARTFORD >> Once a heavy hitter in Republican politics, first as a congressman and then as governor of Connecticut, John G. Rowland suffered the ultimate political defeat nearly a decade ago when he resigned from office amid a corruption scandal, eventually ordered to serve time in a federal prison.
After finishing his 10-month sentence, Rowland promised "to be a better person" and managed to piece together a new life as a popular AM radio commentator, taking calls from admirers who still referred to him as "Guv" while he also enjoyed taking jabs at the state's current governor, a Democrat. As an added bonus, the 56-year-old Rowland became eligible last year for an annual state pension of about $50,000.
But now, the once-popular Rowland finds himself again in the crosshairs of federal investigators, and those who stood by him last time are dumbfounded and frustrated.
A former Republican congressional candidate and her husband, Lisa Wilson-Foley and Brian Foley, pleaded guilty in federal court this week in an alleged scheme to set up a phony contract in 2011 to hide the consulting role Rowland played in the campaign. The seriousness of Rowland's situation sunk in Thursday when he announced, on air, that he was stepping down from his radio job to "take care of some personal issues."
"It seems very sad to me that obviously somebody who was given a second chance by many, many people would find himself in this horrible situation again," said Michael Jarjura, the former mayor of Rowland's hometown of Waterbury and someone who helped Rowland get a job as an economic development coordinator after he served his sentence.
"It's mindboggling," he added.
Prosecutors said the scheme involved a fictitious contract between Rowland and an attorney who worked for a nursing home company owned by Brian Foley, with Rowland providing nominal services to the attorney's law firm to create a cover.
Rowland was paid about $35,000 for services to the campaign, authorities said. The payments originated with Foley and constituted campaign contributions but were not reported to the Federal Election Commission, in violation of federal campaign finance laws, prosecutors said. Rowland has not been charged and said last week on his show that he would not be commenting on the developments, adding how he "respected the process." He has not responded to emailed requests for comment.
As former chairman of the national Republican Governors Association, a friend of former President George H. W. Bush and a politician once mentioned as a possible vice presidential candidate or Cabinet member, Rowland was a rising star in the GOP when he was in office from 1994 to 2004.
Like any successful politician, he drew people to him, and some who'd known him for decades still supported him 10 years ago, first as the corruption scandal engulfed him and then after he was released from the prison camp.
But now, Jarjura said, many in Rowland's hometown, especially those who publicly stood by him, appear less willing to have sympathy this time around.
"We took a lot of heat," Jarjura said. "For those of us who did (stand by him), it's disappointing and, to some degree, embarrassing."
Mike Doyle of New London, a friend of Rowland's for 30 years who served as an appointee in Rowland's administration, said he's still standing by him but acknowledged that others are not as understanding.
"I've had many, many friends from across the state say, 'Mike, what did he do now?"' Doyle said.
Doyle, who said he saw the former governor last weekend at a funeral, pointed to the popularity of Rowland's radio program as evidence that he has improved his reputation among voters.
"The people of this state were willing to forgive him," Doyle said. "Now, I don't know. I don't know what the answer is."
Eight years ago, in his first interview after being released from prison, sitting in the living room of a rented home in West Hartford, Rowland appeared chastened and subdued by his time in prison. Gone was the young, upstart politician who first became governor at 37, a man known for his charm, quick wit and the ability to have a nickname for just about everyone. Instead, he spoke to The Associated Press about having "blind faith" that God would decide his future, steering him down a different path.
"When you lose your freedom, it's a very humbling experience," he said. "It puts a different perspective on things. It puts a different perspective on your life and your future and how you look at things."
But as he got further away from his time in prison, the self-assured Rowland of the past returned, often launching one-liners and zingers at his critics while on air.
He also left a digital trail in the case against the Foleys, according to court papers outlining the charges against them. A co-conspirator identified in court as Rowland is quoted in emails.
It's surprising that anyone who gets caught up in such a corruption scandal doesn't realize that their life can be reassembled with emails and text messages, said Michael Lawlor, a former Democratic state representative who served on the committee that investigated whether to recommend Rowland's impeachment.
"One would think that," Lawlor said, "whatever your mentality is, whatever your moral compass is, you're going to get caught in this day and age."


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A customer installed a new HID conversion kit on his 2006 BMW E90 325i for headlights using a specially made European decoder combo.
The HID kit he purchased has 2 digital ballasts, 2 HID bulbs, 2 digital decoders, and an installation manual. The digital decoders help with European vehicles because of the onboard computer problems. The two HID xenon gas bulbs fit single beam headlights and are available in all different sizes.
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50 Cent -- Chelsea Handler Makes Me Smile
50 Cent Chelsea Handler Makes Me Smile
With everyone talking about his new rumored romance, 50 Cent took refuge where everyone goes to avoid the spotlight -- Mr. Chow in Bev Hills -- and then dropped a huge clue about Chelsea Handler.
As TMZ first reported, the two got reeeeeally up close and personal at a bar in New Orleans this weekend -- but yesterday, when photogs asked about the hook-up, dude cracked a huge, mysterious smile.
They're totally together, right??
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It is time to pick up the blog again! I do a lot of my updates these days via my Facebook page, but nothing beats the blog.
Here is a quick recap since my last entry last May (!):
First, we settled in our new home near Izmir, on the Aegean sea - while doing finishing touches on our Pamir book. Then I was off again, on a job for National Geographic - I went back to Afghanistan, to the Pamir, to complete the story I started to shoot for them last winter. Here are the field reports. I went for 5 weeks with Nat Geo writer Mike Finkel. Intense experience (and long...), but nothing compare to the winter trips. The amazing thing is that we had our own tent at night - none of these smoked-in shepherd huts that can be miserable in winter.
Here in summer, back in 2005 - on our long donkey trek from Afghanistan into Pakistan. Good weight watcher's program at high altitude.
I was back home in Turkey late July, and right away dived into the images and started to edit my work and do captioning. I spent August in Turkey, enjoying family and kite surfing as much as I could. Late August, I went to Perpignan and met some other fellow photographers as well as editors - and enjoyed the work on exhibition this year, a very impressive selection.
Mid-September I was in Washington for my final show at National Geographic magazine. It consists in a presentation in an amphitheater of the final images (we had about 60 - out of the 15.000 or so that I shot over my winter and summer assignments) that my editor and I had selected : the time to show, explain and impress. This went really well and we are now in the layout process of the story. It's a real privilege for a photographer to be still involved in the process at this stage. I don't know of any other magazines that does that. The story will come out early next year.
NOW - well... our book is coming out! Both in France (Editions de la Martinière) and Germany (Knesebeck). French title is "Pamir - Oubliés sur le toit du monde" and the German goes "Pamir - Vergessenes Volk auf dem dach der welt".
This below is how the 2 editions look. Only the covers are different, the inside pages are the same.
It's 256 pages (some 200 images large format) for over 10 years of work - blood and tears of joy poured into that one!
There are about 27.000 words - yes, there is text! - a very personal account (written by my wife Mareile and I) of our accidental journey that turned into a deep relationship with this unique place.
Here is Mareile giving us a little preview - the Kyrgyz wedding.
Mareile art directed and designed the book, and we paced the text with the more documentary shots, to give it air. We worked on appealing tag-lines along the text, to get people to dive into it. Anthropologist Ted Callahan added his touch with great text boxes spaced throughout the book.
Pamir, forgotten on the world!
The book will be available through our book website, as limited edition with archival prints etc. Here it is : www.pamirbook.com
I might add some text excerpts on this page later.
Yours, Matthieu
Thursday, September 27, 2012
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The new Legacy Edition of Miles Davis' Kind of Blue comes with plenty of extras: over two hours of audio including false starts, alternate takes, studio dialogue and non-album tracks, a 17 minute live verson of "So What," and a 24-page booklet
Austin, TX(March 20, 2009) - If there's one album without a guitar on it that you should own, it should be and probably is Miles Davis'Kind of Blue, the result of two recording sessions totaling 10 hours that would go on to become the most popular jazz album of all time (RIAA certified quadruple platinum). This legendary album, cut 50 years ago on a slightly fast, tube-driven, three-track tape deck at New York City's famous 30th Street Studio (which, unfortunately, was razed for the construction of an apartment building), had a ripple effect throughout the entire universe of music. Its ground breaking introduction of the modal concept turned jazz upside down but also influenced everyone from the Byrds and the Doors to Santana and the Allman Brothers. The album continues to teach us new things today, revealing new complexities with age just a like a fine wine.
At a recent South by Southwest panel discussion called "Kind of Blue at 50," a group of music experts and people close to Miles shared stories about the trumpeter and the legendary Kind of Blue sessions. In attendance was George Avakian (worked for Columbia Records and signed Miles), Vincent Wilburn, Jr. (played drums for Miles from '84-'87), Erin Davis (Miles' youngest son who also played percussion for him and runs Miles Davis Properties), David Fricke (music guru best known as a writer/reviewer for Rolling Stone) and moderator Ashley Kahn (who wrote the book, Kind of Blue: The Making of the Miles Davis Masterpiece). As if that weren't enough expertise to talk about all things Miles, a last minute straggler sitting in the back of the room was invited to join the panel. That man was none other than legendary music producer Quincy Jones.
Vincent Wilburn, Jr., Erin Davis, Quincy Jones, David Fricke
So, what can guitarists take away from this gathering of music industry heavyweights as they discussed Miles Davis and his most significant work? A lot. The principals that guided Miles explain why he has been described as nanotechnology. The micro components of his music and ways can seem dissonant and counterintuitive, but together they produce results that have fascinated music fans, musicians and scholars ever since. Here's a sampling of tips that, in true Miles fashion, should challenge you:
Ten Miles Davis Tips for Guitarists
1. Play Lyrically
Kind of Blue is celebrated for its accessibility as well as its complexity. Listeners are challenged by chord structures that broke conventions of the day but they're also welcomed into the musical exchanges that take place due to their melodic, conversational style. People talk and think lyrically. Musicians who play lyrically are able to connect with their audiences with ease.
Producer George Avakian
-George Avakian
"The songs aren't over done, but they still draw you in. The Paul Chambers bass lick in "So What" is so inviting and fluid but isn't over the top–it goes within the song. It has this hooky-quality like Stones' "Satisfaction." They explored the effectiveness of the hooks and melodies rather than just showing off their abilities."
-David Fricke
2. Experiment with Boundaries
Miles wasn't just a musician, he was an artist. He colored outside the lines. He blended genres. He challenged himself and everyone around him.
"His last album was a hip-hop recording, so I mean he tried and did everything in the musical world."
-Erin Davis
Author Ashley Kahn
-Ashley Kahn
3. Appreciate the Ballad
The tempos are not extreme on Kind of Blue, but metal guitarists are often quoted as saying the album is a great inspiration. Ballads have their conventions for exploring and breaking. Slow songs give you more room for exploration.
"Miles was the best ballad player since Louie Armstrong and that is what I felt was going to make him popular with the world at large."
-George Avakian
4. Don't Dwell on the Past
Miles never wanted to, and rarely played much of what he had done in the past. He lived to create and said that without that ability there'd be nothing to live for. In other words, he rarely spent his time playing in the sense of repeating or recreating what he already knew. He was always creating.
"I remember one time listening to Miles' Quintet stuff on my headphones while we were in a car together and he could hear it. He told me to shut that stuff off because he didn't want me to listen to any of his old stuff."
-Vincent Wilburn Jr.
"I see a lot of artists who have done great works in the past, but they kind of just live off that. You've got to push yourself and cross boundaries in order to grow as a musician, as a person."
-Erin Davis
5. Utilize Non-Notes
No one utilized non-notes for musical effect like Miles did. For some reason, when we play guitar we are conditioned to put 99.9% of our focus on the notes we're playing. The spaces without notes in Kind of Blue are a big part of that record. It gives listeners time to absorb and process, both between passages and within phrases.
"The powerful thing with Kind of Blue is the space and information. There's a lot of air in that record in the sense you don't feel overloaded and you can take in each note. You don't feel confronted with the music. You feel as if you've been invited into something very special."
-David Fricke
"Miles was the Picasso of jazz. He really knew how to use space just like a painter."
-Quincy Jones


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