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A/C, lift, tram and shops on doorstep, ideal base for sightseing
Facing the river, in the heart of the World Heritage site and the antic shops area, in a building dating back to 1793 completely refurbished in 2013, on the 4th floor with private elevator,and A/C, a luxury apartment (100m²), very calm and bright, comfortable, elegantly decorated, with a terrace offering an amazing view overlooking the city, the river and its bridges, hosting up to six people.
The flat has a prestigious and very central location, tram on the doorstep (direct to train station). Tourist office, all shops, many restaurants and main sightseeing attractions at walking distance. easy access to the Congress Hall and the Exhibition Centre (10 mn by car).
Flat including a large entrance, a 40 m2 living room giving onto the terrace, with one sofabed, a fully equipped open kitchen, (with oven, microwave, dish washer, coffe machine...) one bedroom (16m2) with one queen size bed et one bedroom (18m2) with three single beds, a large bathroom with double basin, shower and spa bath. Parking space in building garage: 10 € per day.
Secured access to building with badge and videophone.
- Suitability:
- long term rentals available
- Low Allergen Environment
- children welcome
- non smoking only
- pets not allowed
- wheelchair inaccessible
About Berenice Dorizon
I'm 60 years old and my husband and I live below the rented flat which allows my availability and easy contact with my visitors.
We take pride in our property and are responsive to any of our renters needs. We have lived abroad for many years and still travel. We have therefore tranformed and decorated this flat as if for us and giving it all the practical details we like to find when we rent abroad and are seldom found in a holiday rental, such as high quality material, personalised decoration, perfect sound and heat isolation, A/C, separate jetted bath and shower, controled access to the building, private lift, parking slot in the building and of course a good internet connection.
If we are away, my very reliable help, Cathy, will look after you very efficiently.
Berenice Dorizon purchased this apartment in 2008
What makes this apartment unique
Few holiday flats in Bordeaux have both views to offer, one panoramic view over the River and one, from the bedrooms at the back, over the ancient roofs. Peace and quiet is total, however the city you are here for, its animation, buildings, distractions, is on the doorstep.


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Some state legislators still pretend to believe they can find a reasonable "compromise" between business owners who don't want their employees leaving guns in their cars on their parking lots, and gun owners and NRA lobbyists who insist on that privilege. Take the latest idea, offered by state Sen. Stacey Campfield. He proposes to institute the outmoded "don't ask, don't tell" rule that the Pentagon tried for years in a futile compromise on gay rights.
The formula never worked because it involved an untenable pretense by people on both sides of the rule. Gays and lesbians were denied equal civil rights with respect to their sexual orientation, and forced to live that part of their lives in a quiet shadow. If their sexual orientation was reported, they were ousted from the military regardless of the meritorious service they typically provided to their country.
The nation finally learned the lesson of the futility of such a pretense. Campfield, R-Knoxville, doesn't seem to have gotten the message. He claims his formulation of a "don't ask, don't tell for guns" policy would let business owners and gun-carriers alike get "what they want out of" the compromise.
"Businesses can post [against guns]on their property. But you can't make searching of someone's vehicle for a gun a condition of employment."
Baloney. That's precisely where his flimsy rationale breaks down: He would let employers search vehicles in cases of suspected theft, but he would forbid them the right to search employees' vehicles simply to ascertain whether employees are violating their rule barring the keeping of guns in vehicles parked on their property.
Many employers would not tolerate that restriction, nor the implicit lie or pretense inherent in Campfield's proposal. Courts likely would be on their side. Employers already enjoy the right to require employees to take urine tests for illicit drug use, and to forbid smoking on their property, among other personal and civil restrictions. They almost certainly would contest restrictions on their right to deny employees permission to bring guns onto their private property, or to verify compliance with their policy. They would also object to a secretive pretense deliberately designed to allow employees to keep guns in their cars on employers' parking lots.
Campfield's proposal is hardly a novel version of controversial pro-gun-carry provisions for employers' parking lots. Senate Majority Leader Ron Ramsey describes his own proposal -- to let employees with gun-carry permits keep their guns locked in their car on employers' parking lots -- as a "compromise," as well.
These untenable proposals are just the latest in a fierce two-year debate over employee gun rights that has generated vehement opposition from many of the state's largest employers, including Volkswagen and the University of Tennessee. Employers rightly oppose gun-carry on their property by employees as a grave intrusion on their private property rights, and as a blatant breach of their security and safety policies, and their legal and fiduciary responsibilities to enforce policies to protect their employees.
They have good reason to be concerned about violation of their property rights, safety obligations and civil liability: This nation has a long and bloody record of angry employees going on shooting sprees in their plants and leaving many of their former co-workers shot to death. Employers must do everything they can to prevent such tragedies.
Employers, of course, have already killed a similar proposal to allow employees with gun permits to leave their guns in employers' parking lots, and to deny employers the right to ask their employees whether they leave guns in their parking spaces. So it seems pretty clear that there really is no compromise to be had. Lawmakers can uphold employers' rights to bar guns from their premises, to verify compliance, or they can elevate guns over employers, and lose jobs and companies.
By now, the answer should be obvious. The NRA's model "safe-commute" proposal -- another contribution from the NRA lobby in the corporate-dominated American Legislative Exchange Council's packet of right-wing legislative ideas -- has gone beyond the traditional dividing line between the gun-rights lobby and the corporate-profit lobby. In this case, jobs should win, not guns-everywhere advocates.
Employers should pay concealed carry permit holders a special bonus every pay period for making the workplace safer. Why should they feel they can freeload?
That would be up to the employer. The government should keep its nose out of it.
No, I never suggested that the government should require an employer to pay. See how the mind of a Statist works? The Statist thinks nothing can get done unless the government does it. Quite the contrary.
I never suggested that you said the government should require an employer to pay. See how your mind works? Read my words for what they are and stop putting words in my mouth.
You said that employers should pay employees to carry weapons. In your next post, you said that should be up to the employer. You rebutted your own remark. See how that works or do I need to explain it further?
No Easy, your positions are beyond explanation! You know where you were coming from with the birth control quip. What would be interesting is an explanation of why are you in a state of denial.
"No Easy, your positions are beyond explanation!"
Maybe you're just afraid of my explanation. Or you're very stupid. Which is it?
"You know where you were coming from with the birth control quip."
I do. But what does that have to do with you rebutting your own remark?
"What would be interesting is an explanation of why are you in a state of denial."
Denial about what? I never suggest that you said the government should require an employer to pay. Why are you projecting your own mistake onto me?
Would you like to keep being evasive like the coward you are or are you going to put on your big boy pants and have an adult discussion?
The Parable Of The Weapon of Mass Destruction (7 January 2013)
I fell and was called to a conversation with John. The children cried, screamed and hollered. The old folk wept and the demon possessed trigger man laughed as he had no tears.
One man found a time of insanity when he lost his job. He did not have to go to a pawn shop or gun store. He went home fetched his arsenal and tried to eliminate everyone at his former workplace that winked at him.
Guns are called weapons in the military but they must have some help to kill. A hammer strikes a nail but does the hammer build the house. I saw many unused tools rusting in decay in a tool box.
The guns the rifles the man O' war assault rifles rested not used and in need of a good cleaning in a gun rack. That shot-gun has never fired any buck shot by its own power. What power?
That trigger finger never really controls the weapon. A society sick in many ways especially Spiritual decay has a certain attitude. The young and old have a particular mind-set and heart failure.
Man, meanwhile lower than lower animals, kills for fun. The hunter rich and wealthy, cherished his trophy which was the head of big game. Mercy in the Lions Den. They roamed in Large Land Rovers all through the jungles of Africa.
The rape of "The Land of the Blacks" even included the elephant, the great cheetah and tiger land as some roam and wander all through the African Savanna, for ages at peace, until gun powder came.
But some stayed at home to stalk the deer whose antlers adorn many mantel-pieces. The corpses of innocent babes rotted in the fields, the jungle and the all along the mountain side.
The Plains Indians still cry as the great Bison the Buffalo would no longer roam as dead animals rotted in the sun, scalped of their hide the skin and fur that kept the Comanche warm during the great winter's of the open Plains.
We see thus many killers of men, women, children, boys and little girls practice all day and night on a gun range outdoors and indoors well into midnight. The money barons the real gun-runners smiled as the weapon of mass destruction came not cheap.
Nor did the bullets they let fly. The world thus bears witness to a great obsession with killing tools. While some come to hoard guns for protection and others think that one day there will be a great Revolt over the economics of racism.
John however had some answers. Banning all things used unwisely is not really the answer as this will never come to daylight or midnight. However, seeing the heart Doctor who rendered His blood once and for all will fix any problem.
Peace and Sweet Paradise, Brother Carl A. Patton writing for the FreedomJournal Press 10 January 2013 in the year of our Lord and Savior Christ Jesus.


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The author of a self-published diet book that advocates skipping breakfast and taking cold baths has agreed to lucrative deals with British and U.S. publishers.
Grand Central Publishing announced Tuesday it has acquired Venice A. Fulton's "Six Weeks to OMG," the object of a multi-day auction. Michael Joseph, an imprint of Penguin UK, won rights for the book in Britain, where "Six Weeks" has been a word-of-mouth hit.
Literary agent Richard Pine, who represented Fulton, said in a statement that the Grand Central deal was worth seven figures and that terms with Michael Joseph were "equally spectacular."
The book, coming out in July, is known for its tagline "Get skinnier than all your friends" and for such unorthodox advice as being careful about eating broccoli.
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The rink is ready, the lights are dim, the disco ball is twirling and the DJ is spinning – it's the perfect setting for a family fun day at Landmark 2 Skate! Strap on those skates and roll on down to the party!
Just picture all the memories you have rolling around the skating rink with friends – now it's time to share those memories with the kids with this 4-pack from Landmark 2 Skate. Weekend evenings just got a whole lot more groovy now that everyone can enjoy skimming along the roller rink floors of this roller skating rink. Dance along to great beats by the resident DJ, play some games with the interactive staff and enjoy an afternoon away from the heat in the family friendly, spotless roller rink in Jackson County.
Now that we've got your attention, here's an even better way to roll on down – with every offer purchased, Landmark 2 Skate will give 10% to Lee's Summit CARES - a 25 year old non-profit organization that works to combat alcohol/drug use and youth violence.
Landmark 2 Skate Center is a family owned and operated skate center that truly believes in providing it's patrons a clean, fun and safe place to enjoy the recreation of roller skating and listening to good music. Whether you prefer roller skating, roller blading, or just partying, Landmark 2 Skate Center is the ideal venue. Their DJ's play current popular hit music always geared towards family fun and their indoor facility is safe, secure, and comfortable for all ages.
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iHome iHM89 Rechargeable Portable Mini Speakers
iHome iHM89 Rechargeable Portable Mini Speakers
Product Information
Offering sound beyond its size, the sleekly designed iHome iHM89 mini stereo speaker system lets you fully experience the music on your iPad, iPhone, or iPod wherever you go.
- Listen to iPad, iPhone, iPod or any audio device with a headphone jack
- Battery saver circuit shuts off power when cables are disconnected
- Magnetic base keeps speakers together for travel
- Internal rechargeable batteries charge with included 2-in-1 USB/audio cable
- Convenient travel pouch
Did you notice?To save battery life, speakers only power on when connected to audio cables.
Apple Recommends ForListen to the music on your iPad, iPhone, or iPod in any location.
What's in the Box?
- iHome iHM89 system (Two mini speakers)
- 2-in-1 USB/audio cable
- Travel pouch
Tech Specs
- Input Type: 3.5mm Stereo Jack, USB
- Speaker Configurations: 2.1
- Power Source: Battery Power, USB
- Height: 2.4 in./6.4 cm
- Width: 2.56 in./6.5 cm
- Weight: 7.04 oz./199.58 g
- Length: 2.65 in./6.73 cm
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- Mfr. Part Number: iHM89RC
- UPC or EAN No.: 047532899900
- Note: Products sold through this website that do not bear the Apple Brand name are serviced and supported exclusively by their manufacturers in accordance with terms and conditions packaged with the products. Apple's Limited Warranty does not apply to products that are not Apple-branded, even if packaged or sold with Apple products. Please contact the manufacturer directly for technical support and customer service.
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Will these speakers work with an iPod shuffle?
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yes they will! Plug in the connected 3.5mm cable (included w/the speakers) into the headphone port yes they will! Plug in the connected 3.5mm cable (included w/the speakers) into the headphone port of your iPod shuffle. You will use the volume control on your shuffle. …
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- Dec 11, 2012
Does it have bluetooth? And if it does how far can u be from the speaker to still have connection?
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This model is only line in with a standard 3.5mm cable (which is included). They charge by usb and p This model is only line in with a standard 3.5mm cable (which is included). They charge by usb and play through any device via the 3.5mm cable (computer, mp3 players, smartphones, etc..anything with a headphone jack.
iHome does makes a line of bluetooth rechargeable speakers; some with a hand's free-mic to use as a speakerphone(the iDM9), and others just as bluetooth streaming speakers (iBT88 and the iBT24), both of those models are stereo and the suggested range is 30 feet. Lastly, the (iBT4) which will be launching on Apple.com within the next week, will be a rubberized larger rechargeable speaker with a handle and FM radio. …
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- May 18, 2013
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unfortunately they will NOT work. That is indeed a great feature about AirPlay, being able to strea unfortunately they will NOT work. That is indeed a great feature about AirPlay, being able to stream the same high quality lossless digital audio simultaneously to multiple speakers.
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Don't waste your money on these speakers. Mine blew within two hours of streaming music. They can't Don't waste your money on these speakers. Mine blew within two hours of streaming music. They can't handle it! …
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all cables are the same length, and measure just over 30 inches
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The Magpies hope to regroup and rally after last season's narrow escape...
How did they fare last term? A lowly 16th, five points above the relegation zone – unexpectedly disappointing.
How did that go down on Tyneside? A fifth-place finish in 2011/12 prompted great expectations among the Geordie faithful, but any Champions League ambitions were swiftly undermined as a depleted squad struggled to manage a gruelling 54-match calendar at home and abroad. With no Europa League to contend with, the Magpies can regroup and rediscover their form.
We noted some shenanigans behind the scenes recently... Mike Ashley, the club's owner, dropped a bombshell in June by parachuting former boss Joe Kinnear into St James' Park and handing him responsibility for all football-related matters, possibly undermining Alan Pardew's authority in so doing. Despite the latter claiming to be "open-minded" about the appointment, it remains to be seen how their relationship will play out.
Did they run us close last season? Clashes with Newcastle traditionally provide goals and entertainment. Last term's meetings lived up to that billing as United followed up an emphatic 3-0 away win with a swashbuckling 4-3 triumph at the Theatre of Dreams. Two games, six points, job done.
Who's their key man? Yohan Cabaye provided the ammunition for deadly gunslinger Papiss Cisse last term, but both have been linked with moves. Newcastle fans will be praying the French playmaker is still there to call the shots. Frontman Loic Remy has joined on a season's loan from QPR.
Any interesting facts or figures? The longer-term stats bear out the point about goals. In the Premier League the average goals-per-game total for Reds v Newcastle is 3.07, against an all-United-games average of 2.88.
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Dear Rose: My 6-year-old daughter has asthma. It's very mild, usually triggered by allergies. I read in the paper recently about the 17-year-old model from South Florida who died from bronchial asthma. That frightened us. Our pediatrician doesn't seem very concerned, but how can we get more information about asthma and possible treatments? - Cyndi, Boynton Beach
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The Shortround: The Code (Review)
The tagline says it all: Put it on your Google Calendar
Watch the short below and then read my review.
the jaded viewer says: At 6 minutes, The Code cleverly polishes it's Buffy dialogue and Shaun of the Dead references while throwing in cameos chock full of horror icons. It's funny and knows the stereotypical horror cliches it parodies. I like the cliched opening of a douchebag alpha male with the supposed dumb blonde though I was 100% sure she was a Buffy in disguise.
The vampire, chainsaw slasher and Bigfoot were solid surprises but Taylor Brandt as zombie Shaun steals the show with his loyalty for Google Calendar. Obvious reference aside, it made me LOL and the makeup and FX won ton of awards at the Splatterfest Festival in Houston.
Good job by all those involved and I'm happy you all were able to see it as well.
Check out the links below for more info.
Film - http://FunnyOrDie.com/m/65eu
IMDB - http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2059297/
FB - http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Code/246951718683504
Metal Sandwhich Films: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Metal-Sandwich-Films/190463734328735
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Since Papa Bear spends the majority of his weekends medal detecting, it would seem that many Monday's here on the blog are about much of the stuff he ends up finding. Therefore, unofficially, I think Mondays here on the blog will be Metal Detecting Monday.
I say unofficially because I don't want to put any pressure on PB to feel like he has to metal detect and I especially don't want him to feel bad if he doesn't find something particularity cool. Although, I will admit, he does seem to be on a roll lately.
Here's this weekends finds.
"Gold ring was found on Emerald Isle beach"
"I think it is a snuff box lid. Looks colonial to me. It is 1 1/4 inch across"
"Half dollar was found on property north of Swansboro, NC"
"Gaskin Token was found north of Swansboro, NC"
When I first saw this picture of the token and saw the swastika, I thought, "WHOA, what the heck?" Turns out, before the Germans latched on to it, it use to symbolize good luck. Who knew?
There doesn't seem to be a lot of information about these tokens out there on the Internet but PB did his homework and found a site that shed a bit of light on it's origins.
Gaskin Cycle Co was located at 92 Middle St., New Bern, NC (the eastern part of NC). The owner since 1912 was Mr. J.F. Deppe, a popular and progressive man who lived in New Bern since 1892. The text on the front of the medal is GOOD FOR FIFTY CENTS ON EVERY FIVE DOLLARS WORTH PURCHASED, DON`T WORRY JUST PURCHASE. The reverse side of the medal contains the text MEMBERSHIP MEDAL OF THE DON`T WORRY CLUB and bears the image of a swastika which was a positive symbol of Good Luck at the time. The swastika symbol was later adopted by Nazi Germany at which time it became a negative symbol to most of mankind. In the open areas of the swastika there are 4 other symbols of Good Luck; (1) a four leaf clover, (2) a wishbone, (3) a horseshoe, and (4) an All Seeing Eye. The words GOOD LUCK appear below the swastika. The diameter is 32mm (1 1/4 inches). ~ Howie Cohen's-Everything Bicycles {Collection}
Out of curiosity, PB emailed Mr. Cohen to ask him how much he was selling his Gaskin Token for. Mr. Cohen responded that the cost was $120.
I don't know if PB is going to try and sell his or not but it was cool to find out that it could potentially be worth that much money.
Can you tell what this is? No? It's the front and back of some sort of coin.
After it's hydrogen peroxide bath, it turns out it's a one cent coin. After close inspection, and at a sharp angle, PB could just make out the date of 1839. How cool is that?!
Referring to the property north of Swansboro, NC, PB wrote, " Both the one cent and token were found in the front lawn of the house between the house and the horse paddock. The half dollar was found in the horse paddock. The horse paddock used to be a farm field."
Well done. Another good weekend PB!


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This picture is of my dad, Bernard "Bernie" Falk, taken at the candy counter of the luncheonette he and my Mom owned in 1973. Thel-Bern Sweet Shoppe, Main Ave., Passaic NJ. Dad would sell the store in 1977 and move onto to the glamorous world of 'The Coin Business.' I think my brother took this photo with a Polaroid Swinger like the one in the box in the display case top left. View full size.
The loaf of bread on the counter has a logo on the wrapper that's recognizable today as a prominent film studio in New York - Silvercup. I didn't know its history as a bakery: http://www.silvercupstudios.com/about.htm.
cigars, Luckies, tic-tacs,nail clippers, film, lottery tickets, you name it, we got it.
Dad was an avid home movie and photography fan. Although it was common at that time stores like his to have film along with aspirin and other sundries (similar to a bodega today) I think he mostly kept the film on hand for his own needs.
Wonder what the cardboard stand with "Dirty Classic" written on it was all about? I spy with my little eye the Kodachrome II box up there. Ah yes, this was all well before digital anything. After fiddling for what seemed an eternity with exposure settings and the like, if my sister and I didn't smile enough or moved our dad would complain that we were "wasting film."
[It says "Dirty glasses." - tterrace]
Thanks for the Youtube of the old Polaroid Swinger commercial. You're exactly right--the jingle still sticks in my head. I'm about the same age as you, apparently, but if anyone would ask me how much the Swinger cost, I could instantly tell them "Nineteen dollars and ninety-five cents" (even before watching the Youtube video).
Another dumb-but-effective jingle from that era was for Sheraton Hotels. Who could forget their toll-free reservations number? Sing it with me: "800-325-3535." Wonder if that number still works?
Now why can't I remember my bank account number, passwords, friends' phone numbers, etc.? Maybe I should write some jingles for them.
The Polaroid Swinger...
Funny how jingles stick in your head for 40 years or more, I can clearly remember this one even though I would have been less than ten years old when it came out.
The Singer is Barry Manilow, the Actress Ali McGraw.
Looking at the packaging from 39 years ago, it's interesting how the bread, candies, mints and other items in and around the counter have changed so little.
I remember buying my Swinger camera in Miami as a kid; I had to go to several stores before I found one in stock. They were wonderful fun; you could put a piece of masking tape over half the lens, take a photo, move the tape to the other half of the lens, snap the shutter again and have a snazzy double exposure. I burned up a lot of film doing that!!!


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Photos and Description of this 2 bedroom holiday home in Semur en Auxois
House of XVIIIth s, on ramparts. Pleasant flowery terrace, with possibility of taking its meals there.
Very beautiful decoration Napoleon III for the rooms of reception, dining room and lounge. Cook original XIXth s
This holiday cottage is in a medieval city, completely classified "Conservation area".Ideally locatedTastefully decoratedVery peaceful
- Suitability:
- Long-term Renters Welcome
- children welcome
- non smoking only
- pets considered
- wheelchair inaccessible
Why Jacqueline QUENEAU chose Semur en Auxois
The house proposes two holiday cottages : the holiday cottage N ° 1 " La maison de la Tour" 4* (4 stars) with very beautiful services, a surprising decoration(set) Napoleon III (created by 1860) and his old kitchen with its wood-burning stove, among which the lounge, the dining room, the kitchen and the porch give directly onto the garden-terrace, for a price 1950€ /week for 5 persons, more a maximum 10-year-old child.
See: www.gitedelatour.fr
The second holiday cottage : the holiday cottage N ° 2 " Le Nid de la Tour" 3* (3 stars), conceived as a studio and totally independent from the house, but also having its access in the garden, the price is of 695€ /week for 2 persons.
We can add to this holiday cottage N ° 2 "Nid de la Tour" : the TV Lounge which possesses a bed for an adult -> the price : 895 € / week for three adults, or two adults and a child.
We can also add to it : La Chambre Bleue (Blue bedroom) and its bathrooms with toilets -> the price : 1200 € / week for 5 adults and a maximum 10-year-old child.
Both holiday cottages " La Maison de la Tour " and " Le Nid de la Tour " can be combined to welcome 8 persons : 3 couples in three bedrooms with each bathroom with toilets, more a child (10 years maximum) in the "Blue" bedroom and a person (adult or child) in the TV lounge -> the price : 2445 € / week.
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Saint Petersburg hosted today a working meeting between Alexey Miller, Chairman of the Gazprom Management Committee and Christophe de Margerie, Chairman of the Board of Directors and CEO of Total.
The meeting discussed the main issues of Phase 1 implementation at the Shtokman field and, inter alia, the scope of work over a period until the Final Investment Decision is made.
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The College of Professional Studies and Social Sciences prepares students to assume positions in education, social work, psychology, business, research, and community life, as well as to further their education at the graduate level. The College offers undergraduate and graduate degrees, and a variety of related minors and certificates. The curricula are based on Misericordia's mission and core values of mercy, justice, service, and hospitality. The College of Professional Studies and Social Sciences at Misericordia University consists of the following departments:


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Putting an end to limiting physical world-views.
Heather Olson
Final Project Proposal
Queering Your Identity, a Film
For my concluding project in this Gender and Sexuality class I want to explore the concept of queer identity. What does is mean to be queer? And how does our identity alter the way we experience the world. Using the idea that gender and/or other identities like disabled is a "construction" I am going to present an experience of the world that is constructed to represent transitive identity. What would it be like to live embodied as a transitive character? Is there anything that makes us not queer besides a desire to be normal?
First I want to explain what my definition queer identity is:
My Queer History and My Queer Dream
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September 2009
My Identity & My Education
Narrative is determined not by a desire to narrate but by a desire to exchange. (Roland Barthes, S/Z)


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Infrastructure Funding Flowing for Trails in Ontario
Trails are the big winner this year with all the infrastructure funding announced to stimulate the economy. In Ontario alone, Trans Canada Trail has approved just under $1M for trail development this year. Recreational Infrastructure in Canada (RInC) has recently invested over $7M in TCT trails in Ontario. We are waiting for the final announcement from the National Trails Coalition (NTC) funding. We are glad that trails have been recognized as one of the valuable resources that will stimulate the economy. Go Trails Go!


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Walnut Grill - Fox Chapel
- Address:
911 Freeport Rd.
Pittsburgh, PA 15238Neighborhood:
Fox Chapel
- Cuisine:
AmericanPrice: $30 and under
Walnut Grill - Fox Chapel
- Dining Style: Casual Elegant
- Website: http://www.walnutgroverestaurant.com/
- Phone: (412) 782-4768
- Hours of Operation:
Lunch: Daily: 11:00am - 4:00pm Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 4:00pm - 10:00pm, Friday & Saturday: 4:00pm - 11:00pm, Sunday: 4:00pm - 9:00pm Brunch: Sunday: 10:00am - 3:00pm Happy Hour: Daily from 5:00pm - 7:00pm, 9:00pm - 11:00pm Late Night Menu: Daily from 9:00pm till close
- Payment Options: AMEX,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
- Cuisine: Seafood, American
- Executive Chef: Executive Chef Brian Simpson
- Dress Code: Smart Casual
- Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
- Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Private Room, Smoking Area (patio only), Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
- Entertainment: We have TouchTunes so you can play whatever music you like! Our bar also has a MegaTouch Aurora game center that is sure to entertain for hours! HAPPY HOUR: Currently we offer two times for Happy Hour! From 5-7 Happy Hour includes a $5. appetizer menu, $3 draft beer, $3 house wines, and $3 Pinnacle Vodka Drinks! From 9-11 Happy Hour consists of 1/2 price pizza's, 1/2 price boneless wings!
- Special Events: DAILY DRINK SPECIALS: SUNDAY: $3 Sangria; MONDAY: $3 Craft Drafts; TUESDAY: $3 Captain Morgan Drinks; WEDNESDAY: 1/2 Price Bottles of Wine; THURSDAY: 1/2 Price Martini's; FRIDAY: $3 Sweet Tea Vodka; SATURDAY: $4 Long Islands!
A word from Walnut Grill - Fox Chapel
Come experience Walnut Grill - Fox Chapel, in its new state of the art facility! Here at Walnut Grill we offer delicious American cuisine with exceptional fresh seafood prepared by our Corporate Executive Chef Randy Simpson. The modern atmosphere of our bar and lounge area makes us the perfect destination to bring a date and enjoy one of our specialty martinis or distinct craft beers. Our full bar is equipped with multiple large screen TV's and can accommodate you and your friends when you are watching your favorite sports team! Or you can come to celebrate your next special occasion in our dining room! If you would like, we also offer dining on our outdoor patio that is sure to make your dining experience with us exceptional! Delicious food, gracious energetic service and our upscale ambiance is designed to please every diner! We accept reservations for our dining room and banquet dining room, our patio and lounge area's are seated on a first come first serve basis.Continued
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Walnut Grill - Fox Chapel reviews from OpenTable diners
56 reviews since July 30, 2014
- Food4.3Service4.2
- Ambiance3.9Noise LevelModerate
neighborhood gem (30)great for lunch (22)great for outdoor dining (19)good for groups (18)special occasion (15)kid-friendly (13)fit for foodies (13)great for brunch (11)vibrant bar scene (9)romantic (6)late-night find (5)hot spot (4)notable wine list (3)Show More
- good meal atmosphere is datedOpencarDined on 11/22/2014Menu had great and clever selections and drink list was festive. Music was from the 80s (bad 80s) and more appropriate for a bar only. As restaurant filled up, music was less imposing.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great ExperienceBirthdayGirlDined on 11/21/2014Was there with two friends to celebrate two birthdays. The food was excellent from the beet salad to the farfalle pasta with chicken and pancetta (yum!). And, even though the restaurant was jam packed, we were encouraged to take our time, relax and enjoy the evening. I was expecting to be rushed along so they could turn over the table so I was quite impressed that they actually did let us take our time and enjoy! I will be adding Walnut Grill to my "favorites" list!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Date NightTheSeeker0Dined on 11/20/2014This is the third or 4th time we have eaten there.. The service was as expected, wonderful as we always get to be seated at "our" table The food was wonderful, and portions were large and we had to take some home for lunch the next day; An overall very enjoyable meal as usualSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Small table disappointed usredwalkerDined on 11/15/2014Good food but our little corner table was both too small and on the path between kitchen and bar so there was constant traffic going by. There were many other booths empty when we arrived at 5:30 so I was disappointed that we were not given one of those. Our table was too small for our plates and other paraphernalia on the table.....special list, salt, pepper,sugar, etc.....Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Good food, great servicejanie25Dined on 11/8/2014Pleasant dining experience made even better by an accommodating host at the door, and one of the best servers we've encountered.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- DisappointingRobertDined on 10/25/2014The host/hostess apparently cancelled our reservation rather than checking us in so we had to contact the manager a few days later to get our points. Had to ask the waitress for a water 3 times. My wife's fish was cold in the middle - and all the courses came way too quickly. Could have been spaced out better. Wont be back - don't consider this an open table-caliber restaurant. On a positive note, when I contacted the restaurant to inquire about the reservation being cancelled I was transferred to the manager (Scott) - he was very responsive - contacted open table immediately and informed them that we had in fact dined that evening, and called me back within 15 minutes. A few minutes later I had my points in my account.
- Solid ValuejuanjoDined on 10/24/2014My wife had cocktails and appetizers. Three appetizers will easily feed two normal people. I recommend the Ahi Tuna and the Smoked whiskeys cocktails.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Pleasant ExperienceMaryKayDined on 10/23/2014Requested a round table for the six of us. They were able to accommodate us. Server was very friendly and service was excellent. Our meals were really good, too.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- great dinnerCornucopia522VIPDined on 10/17/2014terrific food and innovative drinks. we love coming here for friday dinner. this one was another great oneSpecial Features:
- Wonderful experienceTheSeeker0Dined on 10/9/2014My companion and I had a lovely dinner at The Walnut Grill in Fox Chapel We were seated at once and our server was Johnny on the spot asking our drink preferences.. The French Onion Soup was outstanding, the flavor was just as I expected. We both had the crusted Flounder along with sides of sweet potato and vegies. All in all the food was very tasty, and was more than Marilyn could eat.. She took the excess home for a nice dinner the next night.. All the food was perfectly cooked and was very, very tastyolkiiiSpecial Features:
- Great nightlovethefoodVIPDined on 10/8/2014We had a great dinner. The beet salad is outstanding and we enjoyed our entrees. Salmon Balsamico and Filet.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- chefmomDined on 10/4/2014pleasant atmosphere, nice menu with lots of nice options, good serviceSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- ConsistentPatrickDined on 10/3/2014I know what I am getting with Walnut Grill. Good food, good service, fair price. Consistency should be a metric of all restaurants and this is high quality.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Limited coffee!OpenTable Diner Since 2007VIPDined on 10/1/2014We eat dinner at this restaurant one to two times per week. We've never had this waitress. We were excited to sit on the heated patio. Things were really disappointing when the waitress kept forgetting the 1st cup of coffee after my companion finished his beer. She finally brought the cup of coffee. She brought the check while we were finishing dinner. She never came back to the table even after we were waiving attempting to get her attention as she replenished her own beverage at the outside bar. It was so terrible that we had to adjust her tip cutting it in half.....
- Always excellent!!!LittleDebbieDined on 9/21/2014Always excellent food, drinks, and service. Wonderful experience every time.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- ReviewanniversaryDined on 9/13/2014The service was great, we were celebrating our 17 year anniversary, the food was incredible, except for 2 surprising finds for such a great place. In my wife's side salad was a lettuce core, about an inch and a half long, pretty hard to miss. We had a carmelized walnut ice cream ball for dessert, it had a strawberry on the edge of the bowl. The strawberry looked like it had been frozen and then thawed. It was a deep ruby red color, darker than a 'good' strawberry looks and should not have been used for a garnish. It took away from the look of the dessert, which was delicious. Overall the meal was fantastic, but somebody overlooked 2 things that take away from your perfection. Your owner would not have been happy. Quality ControlSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Delicious food, great service!pghkidDined on 9/10/2014Went to Walnut Grill for the first time with a friend. The server, Kimmy, was very attentive and friendly. She had great recommendations and the food was delicious! It was very hard to choose from the large selection of entrees. I will definitely be back with my better half!Special Features:
- Great Dinner!RickDined on 9/2/2014Went to dinner on a Tuesday evening. Facility undergoing renovations, so the ambiance score is not really reflective. Food was very good, and the waitress was very attentive and efficient. The ahi tuna appetizer was outstanding, as was the stuffed shrimp entree. my guest was in need of a gluten free menu, which was available and had a variety of choices. For some unknown reason, the restaurant closed and hour before it's posted closing time. There were several people still in the bar area.Special Features:
- Really Enjoyed ItPgheastsideDined on 8/23/2014The food was excellent. Many options. Would go back again. Only complaint is the chairs are really uncomfortable. I would request a booth next time.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- OpenTable Diner Since 2011Dined on 8/10/2014We love WG but Sunday buffet was disappointing this time having potato salad? and no breadI would recommend this to a friend.
- The following 328 reviews are from the Walnut Grill - Fox Chapel reviews archive.
- Good was fair, service was great!Kori22VIPDined on 7/24/2014I had lettuce wraps & my friend had the BBQ chicken flatbread! Food was good, but not great! However, our waitress was friendly & loved the outdoor dining!Special Features:
- Friday Night PleasurefrequentfridaydinerDined on 7/18/2014I dined at Walnut Grove on a Friday evening in July and was lucky to be seated outside. Not sure why that adds to the ambiance, but was terrific on a summer evening. The food was delectable and the server was friendly and efficient. This might have to go on my list of favorites. I'll definitely be back.Special Features:
- OpenTable Diner Since 2012Dined on 7/5/2014Just ok. Pricey for quality of food. We had crab cakes & stuffed shrimp. Server was attentive.Special Features:
- OpenTable Diner Since 2012Dined on 7/5/2014Great place. Consistently good food and service and a courteous staff.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Excellent service and food.maestro06Dined on 6/30/2014Phenomenally outstanding Server, service and food.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great Outdoor DinnerGoodServicePleaseDined on 6/28/2014We always head to the Walnut Grill in Fox Chapel when we want to have dinner or lunch outside. Lots of tables in the open or under cover if its raining. Nice service and good food.Special Features:
- OpenTable Diner Since 2006VIPDined on 6/25/2014Always consistent. Food is good and great for large groups and for kids.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- great fooddivinedineDined on 6/20/2014Great food. Adequate service. Never greeted. Nice corner booth.I would recommend this to a friend.
- Not as good as beforeLincsMAMADined on 6/17/2014I don't know what's going on there, but the last two times we have gone, we've been less than pleased. This time the server got snippy with me when I asked her about Kids Eat Free on Tuesdays. I saw it on their website, told her this, and she went all on to how she's worked there for a year and a half and they never did that. Then, I brought it up on my phone, she talked to her manager, and then came out and told me they'd take my son's meal off and acted like they were doing me a favor. "We'll take it off THIS time." It's on their website!! (It may not be since this, but it was there!). I don't think we'll be back.Special Features:
- Always solidScottVIPDined on 6/7/2014Although the decor in the main dining room is outdated compared to their bar look/feel, the Walnut Grill is always an excellent spot to grab a bite. Taste, interesting food; friendly, professional staff; easy parking. All-in-all, just a great spot for dinner.Special Features:
- Nice place for dinner.OpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 5/31/2014We made reservations so were seated immediately. Though we waited a little longer than one would expect for someone to come to our table after being seated (there were 4 of us) Our waitress was very apologetic and offered a free dessert to the table to make up for the wait. The food was fantastic, appetizers (deep fried pickles, which I personally don't like but the others enjoyed them, artichoke dip and fried provolone were both amazing) Our entrees were served in an appropriate amount of time and were all very good. The flourless chocolate cake we all shared was delicious!Special Features:
- Always a great experienceDateNite2Dined on 5/30/2014Had a wonderful dinner (specials are alway exceptional). Elise is always very accommodating & offers perfect service. We look forward to a few outdoor evenings in the summer.Special Features:
- OpenTable Diner Since 2005VIPDined on 5/30/2014Service was oh my gosh crazy slow. "Sorry! (Smile) We're really busy!" ... But this isn't the first Friday that you have experienced since you opened. And while the kitchen may be busy, that doesn't mean, old plates cannot get cleared, and water glasses get refilled, and heck, a slow kitchen is a great opportunity to sell more drinks! But no. None of those things happened. We like Walnut Grill a lot and we will be back. But because you are busy and we are supposed to understand, at the same time, you do not charge us less ...Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Consistently good food and servicePJaxDined on 5/11/2014My family dines at Walnut Grill at least once a month. The food is always very good, service and atmosphere is also very good.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great place for a great bite.ScottVIPDined on 5/8/2014Food was very good. Prices are great for the quality. Service is charming.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- The food keeps me coming backScottVIPDined on 5/3/2014Usually, once a restaurant expands to multiple locations, it loses it's shine. But the consistently creative and tasty food at the Walnut Grill keeps it worth visiting again. The Blackened Salmon BLT sandwich is one of Pittsburgh's most intriguing treats. On top of that, the service is (usually) very good. Walnut Grill is well worth putting in your restaurant rotation.Special Features:
- Can't think of oneSincereDined on 4/26/2014Overall everything was okay but food was somewhat spicy.Special Features:
- Great Spot!PghErinDined on 4/26/2014This was our first time here and we were very happy with everything about our visit. The food was delicious, and our server was great, and very patient with our rowdy 1 year old. We will definitely be back!!Special Features:
- OpenTable Diner Since 2005VIPDined on 4/25/2014Fis h Tacos were not good. Fish was a pile of mush.
- Terrific meal and serviceDeedeeDined on 4/22/2014Always have a wonderful meal here. Service was outstanding.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.


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Two Poems by Jørgen Leth
Five Obstructions
In Lars von Trier's debut entry into the world of documentary, he challenges his hero and former teacher, veteran filmmaker Jørgen Leth, five times to remake Leth's 1967 cult short The Perfect Human, a film von Trier claims to have seen thirty times. For each remake, von Trier imposes a series of obstructions (some formal, some downright metaphysical) and discusses the outcome with Leth before sending him off to shoot the next version. Playing the part of a naïve anthropologist, Leth attempts to embrace the cunning challenges set forth by the devious and sneaky von Trier.


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Friday links: gold theology
- abnormalreturns
- February 3rd, 2012
Quote of the day
Floyd Norris, "More than almost any other dispute in economics, gold often seems to be a matter of theology. " (NYTimes)
Chart of the day
With the stock market in rally mode a look at the weekly chart. (Afraid to Trade)
Daily stock market volatility is coming down. (Bespoke)
Financial conditions continue to improve. (Calafia Beach Pundit)
Why hedge funds have performed so poorly of late. (Macro Rants)
Gold bugs are bullish once again. (Mark Hulbert)
Steven Place, "Remember, when you get long $UNG, you are not bullish natural gas." (Investing With Options also VIX and More)
A graphical reminder that inflation (and taxes) matter. (World Beta)
You can only succeed at trading if you "check your ego at the door." (bclund)
Can you benefit from a trading philosophy even if you misunderstand it? (Finance Trends Matter)
John Gapper wonders why Facebook is going public in the first place. (FT)
The biggest risk to Facebook is….fickle users. (Slate)
What are private exchanges going to do without Facebook to trade? (Dealbook)
The fallout from the Facebook IPO may be more interesting than the company itself. (Howard Lindzon)
Just because it is a tech IPO does not mean it is going up. (YCharts Blog)
Asset managers are fighting back against the HFT machines. (Institutional Investor)
The Carlyle IPO is an "affront to shareholder rights." (Fortune)
Bank of America ($BAC) keeps shrinking. (HuffPo)
401(k) rules are changing. (WSJ)
What Europe might look like without the Euro. (voxEU)
Tim Duy, "At this point, I am starting to wonder what was the bigger mistake – to allow Greece into the Euro in the first place, or to force them to stay?" (Economist's View)
It is hard to argue with the strength of the January employment report. (Calculated Risk, Bespoke, Big Picture, Capital Spectator, Felix Salmon)
Hold on, the US still has a long term unemployment problem. (Term Sheet, Money Game, Calculated Risk, EconomPic Data)
Now the ISM services index is perking up. (Market Montage, Money Game, Pragmatic Capitalism)
Public sector construction spending never did take up the slack. (Slate)
Economists are failing to take into account technological changes over the long, long run. (FT Alphaville)
Earlier on Abnormal Returns
A short guide to the best financial industry blogs, including Abnormal Returns. (AdvisorOne via TRB)
What you missed in our Friday morning linkfest. (Abnormal Returns)
Mixed media
Netflix's ($NFLX) DVD rental business is "only going to get weirder." (ReadWriteWeb)
Check out a trailer for Confidence Game a documentary about the last days of Bear Stearns. (Market Folly)
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Entropion (en-TROH-pe-on) is a condition in which your eyelid turns inward so that your eyelashes and skin rub against the eye surface, causing irritation and discomfort. When you have entropion, your eyelid may be turned in all the time, or it may only turn inward when you blink forcibly or squeeze your eyelids shut tightly. Entropion occurs most often in older adults, and it typically affects only your lower eyelid.
Artificial tears and lubricating ointments can help relieve symptoms of entropion, but you'll likely need surgery to correct it. Left untreated, entropion can cause damage to the clear part of your eye (cornea), which can lead to vision loss.
Entropion is a condition in which your eyelid, usually the lower one, is turned inward so that your eyelashes rub against your eyeball, causing discomfort. ...
The symptoms of entropion result from the friction of your eyelashes and outer eyelid against the surface of your eye. Signs and symptoms include:
When to seek medical advice
If you know that you have entropion, be alert for symptoms of cornea exposure or ulcers, including rapidly increasing redness, pain, light sensitivity or decreasing vision. If you experience any of these vision-threatening signs and symptoms, seek immediate care in an emergency room.
Entropion is a condition in which your eyelid, usually the lower one, is turned inward so that your eyelashes rub against your eyeball, causing discomfort. ...
Entropion can have several different causes, including:
Risk factors
Certain factors increase your risk of developing entropion:
The most serious complication associated with entropion is corneal irritation and damage. Because your eyelashes and eyelid are constantly rubbing the cornea, it is more susceptible to corneal breakdown and ulcers, which can cause permanent loss of vision. Lubricating eyedrops and ointments can help to protect your cornea and prevent damage until you have surgery to correct entropion.
Preparing for your appointment
If you have signs and symptoms of entropion, you're likely to start by seeing your primary care physician. However, you may then be referred to a doctor who specializes in treating eye disorders (ophthalmologist).
Because appointments can be brief, and there's often a lot of ground to cover, it's a good idea to arrive prepared. Here's some information to help you get ready, and what to expect from your doctor.
What you can do
Preparing a list of questions can help make sure that you cover all of the points that are important to you. For entropion, some basic questions to ask your doctor include:
What to expect from your doctor
Tests and diagnosis
Usually, entropion can be diagnosed with a routine eye exam and physical examination. Your doctor may pull on your eyelids during the exam, or ask you to close your eyes forcefully, in order to assess your eyelid's position on the eye, as well as its muscle tone and tightness.
If your entropion is caused by scar tissue or a previous surgery, your doctor will examine the surrounding tissue as well. Understanding how other conditions cause your entropion is important in choosing the correct treatment or surgical technique.
Treatments and drugs
Although treatments are available to relieve symptoms and protect your eye from damage, you'll likely need surgery to correct entropion. When active inflammation or infection causes the condition, your eyelid may return to its normal alignment as you treat the inflamed or infected eye. However, entropion often persists after the other condition has cleared up.
Temporary treatments
If your entropion is caused by muscle and ligament relaxation due to aging, your surgeon will likely remove a small part of your lower eyelid, which serves to tighten the tendons and muscles of the lid. You'll have a few stitches on the outside corner of your eye, or just below your lower eyelid.
If you have scar tissue or previous surgeries, the surgeon may need to use a skin graft, taken from your upper eyelid or behind your ear, to correct the entropion.
Following your surgery, you may wear an eye patch for 24 hours, and then use an antibiotic and steroid ointment on your eye several times a day for one week. You may also use cold compresses periodically to decrease bruising and swelling, as well as acetaminophen (Tylenol, others) for pain. Avoid drugs containing aspirin, because they can increase the risk of bleeding.
At first your eyelid might feel uncomfortable, but as you heal, the soreness and irritation will diminish. Most people say that their symptoms are relieved almost immediately after surgery. You'll get your stitches removed about a week after your surgery. For at least a month following surgery, take care not to pull on your eyelid when applying eyedrops.
Although uncommon, bleeding or infection are possible risks of surgery. You'll likely experience temporary swelling, and your eyelids may be somewhat bruised after surgery.
Lifestyle and home remedies
To relieve the symptoms of entropion until you have surgery, you can try:
Generally, entropion isn't preventable. However, if your eyes become red and irritated after you visit an area affected by trachoma infection, such as North Africa or South Asia, seek treatment immediately. Untreated trachoma infection can scar the inner eyelids, causing entropion and vision loss.
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What is Modular Construction?
Modular Construction is a resource-efficient, off-site delivery method to construct code-compliant buildings in a quality-controlled factory setting.
Prefabricated, prefab, factory-built, modular: All these words refer to the same process of manufacturing a building off-site and installing it on-site. The modular construction process offers design and planning flexibility: it can be either temporary or permanent, small or large, contemporary or traditional, single-story or multi-story, an individual building, or multiple buildings arranged in a complex or campus. Modular construction creates a high quality building projec, built to all applicable codes in far less time than traditional site-built construction, with 'green' consideration in terms of sustainable building materials, labor efficiency, reduced waste, reduced site disruption, and reduced transportation emissions.
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Preview: Maryland Traditions Folklife Festival
The 3rd Annual Maryland Traditions Folklife Festival is upon us, and in anticipation of the day-long, indoor-outdoor, multicultural event, we spoke to Michelle Stefano, the Maryland Traditions program coordinator and folklorist-in-residence. First, in the music department, there's Lafayette Gilchrist, Baltimore's preeminent jazz pianist and the "only participant [of the Maryland Traditions Apprenticeship Awards Program] that has moved from apprentice level to master," according to Stefano.
This year, the Maryland State Arts Council celebrates ten such apprenticeships, or in Stefano's words, ten such "transmissions of knowledge." The Swallows, one of the first doo wop groups to bust out of the United States, will provide the rhythm and blues. "What's really unique about The Swallows is that their lead singer [Eddie Rich], original founding member, is still goin'," says Stefano, "He's in his early nineties, and he'll be at the festival tomorrow, leading the group as he always has, since 1948."
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Mary Dorst's Boca Raton home used to sport a fancy wastepaper basket.
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Evergreen Cemetery, Bisbee, Arizona
The city of Bisbee is the county seat of Cochise County, Arizona. It is located in the southeastern part of the state, about eighty miles southeast of Tucson. The Bisbee Mining & Historical Museum has made a cemetery database available on its website.
Established in 1892, Evergreen Cemetery replaced the Old City Park Cemetery. Old City Park Cemetery was located upslope from the drinking water wells in Brewery Gulch and it was felt that this posed a health risk to Bisbee residents. Beginning in 1914, the people buried in the old cemetery were moved to Evergreen Cemetery.
There are just over 15,000 records in the database. The information in the Evergreen Cemetery database comes from the following sources: City of Bisbee ledgers recording sale of graves (1912–1999), Mrs. Lillian Bilyeu Banchi & Mr. John Banchi's compilation of "mortuary, church, and sexton" records (originals not available, 1927–1964), and Southern Arizona Genealogical Society & Arizona Pioneer's Historical Society records (1884–1926).
The cemetery database project is in its first phase. The second phase will include a physical inventory of the gravesites and information on the gravestones. Click on the link in the last paragraph to open the search page.
The cemetery index is organized alphabetically by surname. The data fields are # (number sign), last name, first name, alternate spelling, burial date, death date, grave number, section, and plot location. You can sort the records by any of the column headers (data fields) by clicking on the header. First click the check box in the '#' field; then click 'View' to access an individual's detailed record. The data fields in the detailed record include surname, first name, middle name, alternate spelling, spouse name, burial date, death date, age at death, infant child of, gender, burial permit number, grave number, section, plot, receipt number, map page, original comments, moved, date moved, new grave number, new section, new plot, cause of death, and tombstone comments. Click the 'Back' button to return to the database. If you find an error in the database you may provide the correct information by clicking on the Request Change button.
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Georgia may have missed out on a couple of offensive line targets in its signing class, but the Bulldogs like the four players it signed at the position.
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Georgia offensive coordinator Mike Bobo speaks with fans on National Signing Day on Wednesday at Butts-Mehre Heritage Hall.
Particularly 6-foot-3, 290-pound offensive guard/center Brandon Kublanow from Walton High School.
Offensive coordinator Mike Bobo called him "one of the best offensive linemen in the entire South and maybe the country. We love the way he plays the game. He plays it like a football player and an offensive lineman should. He's very physical, he's very aggressive."
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Seymour chose Georgia over Ole Miss.
"He does have some work to do," North Gwinnett coach Bob Sphire said of Seymour's academics. "He's just trying to get that taken care of."
Junior college or prep school options were discussed during an official visit to Georgia.
Seymour goes by the nickname "Scooter." He reminds Richt of former Georgia offensive lineman Cordy Glenn "in his size and athleticism."
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Kublanow and Cardiello will compete for the backup center role, offensive line coach Will Friend said.
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The pilot reported no discrepancies either during the preflight inspection or during the engine run-up before takeoff. He obtained his IFR clearance, and shortly after takeoff the flight encountered IMC at 400 feet MSL. While climbing, the vertical speed indicator suddenly decreased to 0, then increased to 2,000 FPM, then went back to 0. Moments later the altimeter began bouncing with very large deflections, then the attitude indicator did not agree with the turn coordinator. He did not activate the alternate static source as per the pilot's operating handbook, and advised the controller that he was "losing gauges" and he would be unable to execute an instrument landing system approach to the departure airport. He activated the cirrus airframe parachute system (CAPS), and the airplane descended into trees. The pilot indicated he had 105 hours actual instrument flight time. Following recovery, the pilot's attitude indicator (AI) and turn coordinator (TC) powered up normally when battery No. 2 was switched on. Approximately 1 teaspoon of water was found between the static port openings and the alternate static air valve in the static lines. Testing of the water sample revealed it contained 3.2 mg/L of fluoride, which is common in tap water. The airplane's static system was tested to 1,000 feet, and the flight instruments were found to operate erratic. The vertical speed indicator fluctuated between 500 and 2,000 feet per minute, the altimeter indicated 200 feet, the airspeed indicated 60 knots (KTS), and the instruments did not return to zero when the pressure was returned to sea-level. When pressurizing the pitot line to 100 KTS the airspeed was found to be "sticky" and was "leaking" approximately 5 KTS per minute. Testing of the pitot static system from the alternate air source revealed no discrepancies. Bench testing of the attitude indicator and turn coordinator, revealed no discrepancies. Damage to the master control unit (MCU) occurred while trying to jump start the engine post-accident. No pilot reports (PIREP's) indicated any significant turbulence over Florida at the time of the accident. The engine was run on the airplane for approximately 10-15 minutes with no discrepancies noticed.
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