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Incorrectly set timing can cause this too. How certian are you it was set correctly?
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What is a PCM? If it's out of time would it backfire when starting?
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I've tried everything we've talked about so I'm just going to take it to the local Dodge dealer tomorrow. Thanks for your help.
The PCM also sends power to the Crank sensor, so you might check it for power :)
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If you like I can Opt out for another Expert?
The PCM is under the Hood. Its a silver box with 3 plugs going into it.
Its begind the air filter housing
On the Firewall...
Sorry about that
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As the tabloids claim there's trouble in paradise for Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert, the country couple is taking it all in stride – and having a bit of fun with it.
When asked how they deal with tabloid rumors — most recently a claim that Blake had been cheating on Miranda — the "Voice" coach said they both shrug it off the best they can.
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It was no surprise for many that the first Lion to come to India in 2011 was Mudra's 'Silent Anthem' for Reliance Media Works. Mudra has been aggressive on awards, and the investment done in 'Silent Anthem' is clearly beginning to pay off.
Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity 2011 began the Lions count on Day Two with the Promo and Activation category. Of the seven entries that had made it to this category, both Mudra entries have won a Bronze Lion each – one in the Best Use of Broadcast in a Promotional Campaign subcategory and second in the Corporate Image & Information subcategory.
The other contenders in Promo and Activation Lions from India were BBDO and Creativeland Asia.
A bold risk = Grand Prix
The Grand Prix in the category was awarded to McCann Erickson Bucharest for the entry 'American Rom' for chocolate bar makers Kandia Dulce.
For the judges, the Grand Prix was a unanimous win for the boldness of the idea, the risk factor of the entry and the sheer creative panache with which the idea was handled. The other entry competing for the Grand Prix was DDB Singapore's entry titled 'Music Fitting Rooms' for Starhub PTE.
Speaking on the overall work, Jury President Warren Brown, Creative Founder, BMF, said, "We saw some very good work, but it looks like some people are beginning to mistake great technology implementation to be a great creative idea. The American Rom proved everyone wrong. The idea was based on simple consumer insight and it played on the human psyche of patriotism or pride for a nation. By the end of the day, there was no doubt in anyone's mind that that was the work we wanted to crown with the Grand Prix."
India was Good, Could be Much Better
Mudra Communications is the only winner from India in the category and are "happy" with the win. Speaking to exchange4media, Mudra Communications' Chief Creative Officer, Bobby Pawar, stated, "We are happy with the win, but we could be happier. We have worked hard and put the work out, and now let's see what it does. It is good to have begun the count, let's see what's next."
Brian Tellis, Chairman, FountainHead, who was the Jury member from India in this category, told exchange4media that the one thing that worked for Silent Anthem was that in a market as multicultural and multilingual as India, somewhere the idea would have cut through markets and target audiences, and it did manage to touch a chord.
On why Shave Sutra, which was another strong contender in the category, did not win, Tellis said, "Quite honestly, I think the thought behind it was lost on the jury. They did not seem to understand the connection with Kamasutra, which is considered near sacred in India, and the thought of the different positions of shaving."
On a broader note, Tellis pointed out that while there was tremendous good work that companies specialising in this beat were doing, but this work was not making it to Cannes Lions. Tellis said, "In India, as opposed to the international advertising industry, there are companies that specialise in promos and activation, the so-called experiential marketing companies, and I don't believe they are even aware of this category. The perception back home is that Cannes Lions is above the line, which is an area we should address."
Tellis stated that in the Indian market, there were enough cases where the above the line and below the line agencies were not even speaking to each other and that was another area that the industry could look at to see how platforms like Cannes Lions could also benefit experiential marketing agencies. He said, "At the end of the day, winning a Cannes Lion would create aspiration and that can play a positive role for the domain. I intend to go back, and as President of EEMA, also explore ways in which we can work with the Bombay Ad Club or the Advertising Agencies Association of India to be able to work some way of creating more awareness around platforms like these."


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It's interesting that Masuzu used the old saw "The opposite of love isn't hate, it's apathy" (which I happen to agree with for the most part) because it sums up a lot of what my thinking about this series is after two episodes. Another take on that is "there's no such thing as bad publicity" (which I don't necessarily agree with) but it might be argued that the worst thing a viewer can feel about an anime is apathy. Is it better for a show to make you feel something – even if you dislike it – than nothing at all?
I don't dislike Oreshura, but there are things about it that definitely rub me the wrong way. Yet it's also oddly compelling, and a large part of that is because what you have here is superficially a formula romantic comedy that's actually very dark. Quite strikingly so in the first two eps in fact, much of that coming from Masuzu. She certainly isn't easy to like, and I can see this series crossing over that invisible line along with her quite easily and losing me in the process. But for now, there's a definite curiosity to see what she'll do next, and a real sharpness to the humor that you don't see all that often.
The biggest danger I can see here is if the series builds on what happened in this episode, and becomes a repetitive cycle of Masuzu torturing Eita in exponentially increasing levels of cruelty. There's obviously a market for that sort of thing but I've never enjoyed seeing nice guys (or girls, though in anime it's usually guys) endlessly tortured for no good reason apart from entertainment. And Eita seems like a perfectly good guy, protective and patient with a very trying osananajimi in Chihuahua-san (heh), who's done nothing worse than have an overactive fantasy life as a chuunibyou-afflicted pubescent. Edgy humor can be some of the most powerful there is – but repetitive cruelty quickly becomes a depressing slog. Finding the balance is something many comedies try to do, and more fail at it than succeed. We'll see if the strong pedigree of the staff involved in Oreshura is up to the task, but ultimately it'll mostly come down to what comes out of the LNs, and I can't attest to that.
In the first ep it was Chiwa that grated on me and Masuzu that captured my interest. And while Masuzu is undeniably a charismatic and dangerous presence, I really disliked her this week – and Chiwa sort of grew on me a little. She's still the most formulaic thing in the show, but the bit where she ran to school with toast in her mouth and started saying "Nyan!" in an attempt to win boys' attention as revenge for Eita getting a girlfriend was so pathetic it was almost endearing, and her faking her way out of the guitar hero lie showed some nice pluck. We also have the actress who plays Saki in Shin Sekai Yori, the rising star Taneda Risa, playing Eita's male best friend Kaoru, and the actor who played Wien in Tari Tari, Hanae Natsuki, playing potential Chihuahua love interest Sakagami-kun. It's an interesting young cast, though I certainly hope Ohsaka Ryouta is given more to do than he was this week.
I'm not sure the three-episode rule is going to be enough for Oreshura. We have a female lead who's unlikeable and potentially worse, but also quotes JoJo chapters and has a genuinely wicked sense of humor. We have a cast full of rising stars who haven't been overused yet, and genuinely clever writing that doesn't look for comedy in all the obvious places. Apathy? Certainly not a risk of that – but the feelings I have for the show are going to have to be at least somewhat positive for viewing it to be an enjoyable experience. And while right now I can see a pretty decent chance that won't happen, there's enough potential here to make me want to give the series a longer rope than one that simply bores me.


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I received a PI in Texas in Dec. 2011. I consulted with a lawyer to look into the possibility of getting a deferred adjudication and to have the charge either expunged or the records sealed (I have no background). I immediately found a lawyer and after 1.5 years, I found out I had a court date on July 10th. I was told my lawyer would contact me a week before to discuss my case. After my lawyer didn't contact me (again), I finally got in touch with him. He asked me to come to his office, but before this he faxed me a copy of the police report which supported what I always felt; I was guilty. At our meeting my lawyer said he'd send notice to the court I wanted a deferred adjudication. He also told me I needed to meet him at the court the following week to get this taken care of. On the court date I showed up early and met with my lawyer who had another client present. Both the other client and I were told to wait in the lobby while our lawyer spoke to someone in the court. After half an hour or so, our lawyer came back and told us to meet with him outside. He stated the "expletive" judge wasn't hearing anything and didn't want to work with him. He also said he could play this game & at this point we should leave and although we would have a warrant issued for our arrest, he would take care of it. He said he would look at getting us on another docket and would call us later to tell us what was going on. After returning to work I returned a call to my former apartment manager stating a Marshall had stopped by and asked for me. Having no idea why they would want to see me, I decided to check if it had anything to do with my case. I found out I had a $300 failure to appear fine for not being in court that morning, and there was a warrant for my arrest with a $5000 bond. I was shocked! I called my lawyer's office and was again told they would take care of it and would contact me shortly. Since they never called, I contacted my lawyer's secretary who said she'd sent notice to the municipal court to clear the warrant and since the person who could do this was gone, she'd left a message to have it taken care of when the court rep. returned the following morning. I followed up with a call to the court myself and found I would have to wait. The next morning I called the court rep. to see what was going on. She told me I did have a warrant out for my arrest and what the secretary sent over was just a notice of legal representation, which wasn't going to drop the warrant. I also found out my lawyer had previously turned down 4 offers for deferred adjudication without my knowledge or approval. The court rep said since the judge was there she could see what my options were. She later called back to say I had two options: try to talk to the judge and see if I could explain my case. With this option she stated I could very well be arrested on the spot if I appeared at the court. The second option was to fire my lawyer and change my plea to "guilty" and see if I could just pay the original PI fine plus the $300 failure to appear fine. She said the judge was willing to drop the warrant if I did that. After hearing all this I was finally able to contact my lawyer directly and told him about what was going on and asked if I could meet with him to see what to do. He said he was out of town, but if I were to get arrested, I should call him at anytime of the day or night. When I told him I really felt this was something I needed to discuss with him, he said he'd call one of his associates to meet with me. He later called back and said what I needed to do was to pay the difference between the bond I originally paid (which was $500), and my PI fine ($376) plus the failure to appear fee ($300). So instead of getting a refund of $124 as my lawyer stated would likely be the case, I had to pay an additional $291. When I stressed to my lawyer I thought he was supposed to take care of this, he said he would come in to town to see what he could do. So to finally make this long story short, I contacted him after he texted me and was told he paid the $291 fine, the warrant was dropped, and he plead guilty to the charge. When I asked him if I could still have the case expunged or the records sealed, he said no. I told him at this time I was going to file a grievance with the State Bar in Texas and let him go as my lawyer. However, I would like to know if there is anything else I can do? I hired this lawyer with the expressed desire to possibly get this PI expunged. Now this may not happen and I'm out the original retainer of $1000 plus the potential $124 I could've collected. Is there any way I can have this case reversed due to negligence on the part of my lawyer? There were 4 offers for deferred adjudication and I never knew of any of them. What about suing for malpractice; could I possibly do this? I'm also very concerned my lawyer will try to get the $291 he paid for the failure to appear fine from me. Will I have to pay him? Thanks!
I received the citation for a PI on 12/31/2011
I was told a guilty charge was entered on 7/12/13.
Thanks for your time and assistance. How long do I have to file for a Motion for a New Trial or Motion to Withdraw Plea?
Ok. I'll get on it tomorrow. I may have to ask a follow up question or two if that's ok?
I truly appreciate your assistance!!
Have a good one!
Good evening,
I checked in a with a lawyer and he stated that this was a minor offense, but he was willing to look at it for me to see if there was anything he could do about me withdrawing my plea (I really don't want this to go to trial, so I'm not sure about the Motion for a New Trial). He wanted me to go the court (which is a municipal court) to get a copy of the case against me to see what my lawyer had done in the past. When I went to the court and asked if I could get a copy of everything that happened, they told me I needed to write to the judge with specific requests on what I needed. I'm not exactly sure what to ask for. The lawyer I asked wasn't hired and only said he would look over what I brought him to see if to proceed or not. Could I ask you if you know what I should be asking for? Since I have an opportunity to address the judge for this request, can I also provide a brief explanation as to why I'm even trying to reverse such a "minor offense"? I would like the opportunity to express I wasn't aware of what my lawyer was doing and didn't agree with how he proceeded. I would like to ask for an opportunity to start over so I can state my case of how remorseful I am and would like the chance to have another deferred adjudication. Apparently the judge was really upset about everything that happened, so I'm not sure if this would be wise.....
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Chevy Sonic Night Swimming Commercial – What's the Song?
Locking yourself out of your car isn't so bad when you're swimming with friends and when you have the music of Iron and Wine for comfort. The indie act headed by Sam Beam appears in the latest Chevy Sonic commercial that focuses on a group of night swimming young people who are saved by the MyChevrolet App, which allows users to unlock their car by using a cell phone.
The commercial begins with the group parking their Chevy Sonic near a lake. They remove some of their clothes and excitedly run into the water as Iron and Wine's ballad 'Each Coming Night' plays in the background.
The song's slow pace doesn't match the party vibe of the kids' late-night shenanigans, but its romantic tone might be appropriate for the young couples. The horseplay continues as Beam sings, "My lover came to me and we'd lay in rooms unfamiliar but until now."
When the friends head back to the car, they realize they have locked the keys inside, but thanks to the MyChevrolet app, all it takes is the press of a button on a cell phone to rectify their dilemma.
'Each Coming Night' appeared on the 2004 album 'Our Endless Numbered Days,' Iron and Wine's second full-length record. That release peaked at No. 158, but Beam's music has steadily grown more popular over the years, with 2011's 'Kiss Each Other Clean' earning a No. 2 debut.
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No sympathy for Internet addict
Even worse, he's claiming protection under the Americans with Disabilities Act. That's an offensive use of a law so important to people who struggle daily with their painful ailments. This man may not be normal, but his disability is more mental than physical. A judge should throw out his case as an abuse of the legal process. He says he deserves treatment and sympathy. Not from this blogger.


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As temperatures increase, your thoughts may wander to spending time outside sharing conversation, drinks and meals with friends and family.
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Lenders took possession of fewer U.S. homes in 2012 than a year earlier, as the pace of new homes entering the path to foreclosure slowed and banks increasingly opted to allow troubled borrowers to sell their homes for less than what they owed on their mortgage.
Home ownership is an important investment that can create both a sense of pride and a place in the world that is all your own. While the investment in purchasing or building your own home is sizeable, letting your home fall into disrepair can be even more costly. However, home maintenance doesn't have to be a daunting task. By following a few simple steps and making maintenance a regular activity, you'll not only preserve the quality of your home, but you'll likely save money over the long term.
DEAR BENNY: I offered full price -- $168,000 -- for a home in foreclosure. The bank came back with a refusal and a new sales price of $240,000. That is $72,000 over the asking price. Is this legal? --Marie
Here's a sobering thought: There are as many as 1.58 million mortgages nationwide that are 90 or more days delinquent but not in foreclosure.
We're all looking forward to a fresh start at the beginning of the new year: Whether it's an updated fitness regime, pursuing new hobbies or getting organized, there are a slew of resolutions to try. In 2013, why not make a few changes to not only yourself, but also your home? By incorporating cutting-edge design trends, you'll add style and color that's perfect to kick-start the year.
DETROIT (AP) - A dozen homes in Detroit have been mistakenly demolished, a city official says.
WASHINGTON (AP) - Federal regulators for the first time are laying out rules aimed at ensuring that mortgage borrowers can afford to repay the loans they take out.
WASHINGTON (AP) - Average U.S. rates on fixed mortgages rose this week but remained close to record lows. Cheap mortgages have made home buying more affordable and helped drive a housing recovery.
If April showers bring May flowers, what do winter's snowflakes bring? Perhaps it's an excuse to curl up with your favorite magazines and imagine the kitchen makeover of your dreams. When the cold winter months keep you indoors, use the time to take care of things that will make your remodeling plans much easier to tackle in the spring.-
Sure, kitchen and bath renovations get all the glamour and credit for offering high returns on your investment when it's time to sell your home. But a host of other, often-overlooked improvements can also offer great ROI - while completely changing the look of your home at a fraction of the cost of bigger projects.
DEAR BENNY: Is the definition of "capital improvement" something that increases the actual value of the house, even if it may not trigger a change in taxes, or must it be taxable?
Here's a shocker.
WASHINGTON (AP) - Average U.S. rates on fixed mortgages moved closer to their record lows this week, a trend that has made home buying more affordable and helped sustain a housing recovery.
WASHINGTON (AP) - A measure of Americans who signed contracts to buy homes increased last month to its highest level in two and a half years, the latest sign of improvement in the once-battered housing market.
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OK. Here's a tip that I think you really need. If you are going to "try" to make a decent screenshot, please "try" to give it a name that actually goes and gives meaning to the screenshot. Naming things like "Legit BR" and "Pro BR" Is soo overrated and I'm sure you know it is. Just try giving it a better name and it will enhance the quality of the shot. A description would also be recommended.
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I have a T400S that is only 9 months old and I seem to have a flaky 'A' key that greatly hinders my typing. I am hoping that a removal\cleaning will do the trick. Anyone have experience or recommendations on this?
What do you mean "flaky." Because I have the "P" key where if you press it from the side, it doesnt depress smoothly like the rest of the other keys. though if i press the P key straight up from the top then it depresses smoothly. Do you think I should replace it or just let the key slowly wear in??
and as for removing the keycap, jst carefully take your finger and lift it from the top of the key until it comes off. it shouldnt break but just be careful because we are dealing with small contraptions here
02-11-2011 05:50 AM - edited 02-11-2011 10:52 PM
It's perfectly safe, I have took out the keys lots of time to clean out the stuff trapped underneath. Once in a while I will take out all the keys to do a complete cleaning.
Start with the keys at the bottome of the keyboard first, like CTRL or Fn, because it will help when you move up the row. Using the fingernail is enough. I discovered this when I was holding my 9 months old baby and he likes to grab a bunch of keys off the keyboard. I don't know how he did it, but one sweep of his hand he can take out 4 or 5 keys.
So after I learned form him, I also did the same, for example taking out the blue Fn key on the leftmost, depress the shift key and dig the key towards you. After you took out this first key, you will see how the key is fixed to the keyboard. The main things is the two small catch on the key side and connects to the white plastic structure. Once you feel the legs 'pop' out of the catch, the key will come out smoothly.
But make sure do not TWIST the key (example like diagonally), just use up or down, left or right digging movement. Look at the white plastic key holding structure, don't damage any of these or you will have to change keyboard. They are made of quite flexible and tough plastic material so they can stretch a bit. If the hinge plastic legs got pulled out (you used a upward digging movement force-dislodging the bigger legs) , just use a jewel screwdriver to press them back intot the inner slots.
Note some keys like the direction keys on the right and the HOME/END/F1 to F9 keys are RIGHT and LEFT 'digging' movement instead of up and down like other keys. After you took out the several of the normal keys, you will have a 'sense' of how the key is attached to the white plastic structure.. (hint, lift it up a bit to see if how it move or bigger hint is to look at the bezel on the key, which way the slope is facing B-)
After taking out all keys, just vacuum and clean the base. Then when everything is dry, snap the keys back, just aligh from the top, push in till you feel a snap. Ensure keys are dry first because some of them (eg shift, Enter keys have metal hinges, wet = rust)
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Christopher Uhl
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Christopher Uhl was one of the Early Settlers of Germanna Colony
Immigration to Germanna Colony
Christopher Uhl and his family are listed among the second group of settlers to Germanna Colony in Virginia in April 1717:
Early Land Acquisitions in Virginia
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From "Thomas Wieland (Wayland) and related lines" (http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~wayland/wayland/pafg78.htm#3727)
One source for this Yowell line online is: http://members.tripod.com/Ward_Hunt/yowell.htm
He had the following children:
M i John YOWELL F ii Magdalena YOWELL was born on 21 Sep 1706 in Sulzfeld, Baden, Wurttenberg, Germany. F iii Ann Catharina YOWELL was born on 23 Mar 1709/1710 in Sulzfeld, Baden, Wurttenberg, Germany. M iv Friedrick David YOWELL F v Anna Barbara YOWELL was born on 8 Nov 1714 in Sulzfeld, Baden, Wurttenberg, Germany. M vi James YOWELL was born on 10 Jan 1716/1717 in Sulzfeld, Baden, Wurttenberg, Germany. He died in 1777. M vii Christopher YOWELL was born in 1720 in , Culpeper Co., Virginia. He died after 1750. F viii Rebecca YOWELL F ix Elizabeth YOWELL
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A R1 million damages claim for alleged defamation by an acting director who objected to a colleague's implying in a memorandum that he was a "sex pest", has been dismissed by the Pretoria High Court.
Solomon Maila brought the claim against Cynthia Ramulifho, who was an assistant director of policy services in what was formerly the Department of Safety and Security and which is now known as the Department of Police.
Maila's claim related to a memorandum Ramulifho sent in September 2004 to the then-minister of safety and security, the secretariat of the department and to other heads.
In it Ramulifho said she would not be "comfortable" working with Maila, "given the historical experience and his unwelcome remarks about women". She said the secretariat "has a duty to provide a workplace free of harassment and unwelcome sexual advances".
Ramulifho confirmed she had written the memo, but denied that the statements were defamatory or had been meant in this light.
She testified that she had been working in the office of the secretariat since 2002. When she started there, Maila used to call her "a girl". She took exception as she considered herself a woman, and being referred to as a girl in the work environment was demeaning.
She said that on one occasion, when she emerged from the women's toilets, she met Maila and greeted him politely. He responded: "I'm fine and I am sexually excited." She told him his comments and behaviour were unwelcome and unacceptable. He had laughed and left, she said.
Ramulifho said she felt uncomfortable and regarded his comments as unprofessional. She reported the incident to her supervisor, got no feedback and then wrote her complaint.
The Public Service Commission later informed the minister that it would be carrying out an investigation at the Office of the Secretariat that would include a probe into alleged sexual harassment by the deputy director, Maila.
Ramulifho said that while awaiting a response to her complaint, a press report appeared in which Maila was accused of being "a sex pest". She said her memo had been meant only for the eyes of those to whom she had sent it and that she had been justified in raising her grievances. She was not the only person who complained about his "immoral conduct", she said.
Maila, in his evidence, said the inference from the memorandum was that he was sexually abusive. He took exception as he had not been formally charged. When he was questioned by the Public Service Commission he told it he knew nothing about the allegations.
Maila said the memorandum caused his colleagues to isolate him and he feared he would not be promoted as he was regarded a "sex pest". His marriage also suffered.
He said an anonymous letter was distributed in which he was branded a "sex pest". He believed Ramulifho was the author of the letter, but she had denied this.
In his judgment, Judge Aubrey Ledwaba said it had become clear during Maila's cross-examination that the "sex pest" label had begun in about 2000, not in September 2004 when Ramulifho wrote the memo.
Maila had testified he had "forgotten" that he had also claimed R1m in damages from another colleague who had branded him "sexually abusive". The judge said he failed to understand how Maila "forgot" this, as the two summonses were issued by the same attorney.
Maila's evidence was "weak" and Ramulifho a reliable and credible witness.
Judge Ledwaba said, however, he could not find that the court action by Maila was malicious. - Pretoria News


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Maximum the Hormone
|Maximum the Hormone
Maximum the Hormone performing at Knotfest in USA, 2014.
|Background information
|Hachiōji, Tokyo, Japan
|Years active
|Sky, Mimikajiru, VAP
Maximum the Ryo-kun
|Past members
Maximum the Hormone (マキシマムザホルモン Makishimamu Za Horumon) is a Japanese nu metal band from Hachiōji, Tokyo. Their lineup has consisted of Daisuke-han, Nao, Maximum the Ryo-kun, and Ue-chan since 1999. Each member alternates singing lead vocals, often within the same song, with the exception of Ue-chan, who provides backup vocals almost exclusively.
The group is best known for their unconventional and experimental style of alternative metal music. Over their career, they have found success incorporating elements of heavy metal, hardcore punk, hip hop, pop, funk, and ska into their sound. Stylistically, their music runs the gamut from being dark and serious, to ironic or humorous, often with drastic shifts in tempo and mood over the course of a song. Their music videos often have a tongue-in-cheek aspect as well, such as "Rolling1000t00n", which features an underdog (with the requisite karate training montage) facing up to a bully, or "Koi no Mega Lover", which features an awkward young man whose clumsy amorous advances are rejected by a beautiful girl at a party.
- 1 History
- 1.1 1998–2001: Formation, early days, line-up change, and the meaning of their name
- 1.2 2002–2005: Mimi Kajiru, Kusoban and Rokkinpo Goroshi
- 1.3 2006–2007: Bu-ikikaesu and commercial success
- 1.4 2008–2010: "Tsume Tsume Tsume" and first and second hiatus
- 1.5 2011–2014: Return, "Greatest the Hits" and Yoshū Fukushū
- 1.6 2015–present: Third hiatus and "Mimi Kajiru Shinuchi"
- 2 Musical style
- 3 Members
- 4 Discography
- 5 References
- 6 External links
1998–2001: Formation, early days, line-up change, and the meaning of their name[edit]
Maximum the Hormone was formed in 1998 by vocalist Daisuke Tsuda and drummer Nao Kawakita.[2] After recruiting guitarist Key and bassist Sugi, and having played some regional shows, the band signed a contract with the Japanese rock label Sky Records. A.S.A. Crew was the first album released under that label and was the only full-length album released with the original lineup. At that time Daisuke wrote his lyrics completely in English, and 'Maximum the Hormone' was also written in Latin letters. However, Key and Sugi left the band in 1999.
The band then recruited Nao's younger brother Ryo, who had played the guitar since junior high school and could also sing. From then on, Ryo became the band's co-lead vocalist, handling clean vocals while Daisuke was responsible for the harsh vocals and raps. The lineup was completed by bassist Ue joining shortly after Ryo. After that major change the band decided to write their band name in katakana to reflect the change in the band members, and the band also started incorporating Japanese into their lyrics.[2] In 2001, the band released an EP, Hō.
When asked about the group's name in an interview, Maximum the Ryo-kun stated "Take it as you like, it means anything from the Japanese cuisine for cooking animal innards to the sensation of the maximum amount of your hormones coming to the boil! Although when we go abroad people think we're just some sorta sexual energy drink."[3]
"Hormone" (or horumon) is a style of yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) where many of the typically discarded internal organs are grilled in bite sized pieces and eaten.
2002–2005: Mimi Kajiru, Kusoban and Rokkinpo Goroshi[edit]
In 2002, the band left Sky Records and signed with Mimikajiru Records. The band released a new single, "Niku Cup", followed by a full-length album, Mimi Kajiru.
After their first full album as a band, the band took a more traditional approach to recording, releasing two singles, followed by an album. Their next album, Kusoban in 2004, was closer yet to the contrasting heavy music mixed with light pop that has gained them mainstream attention.
After the release of Kusoban on 2004, the band signed to VAP, a major record label.[2]
After recording another pair of singles, the band released another album, Rokkinpo Goroshi. The release caused a surge in their fanbase, as they began to sell out more shows, playing many rock festivals, and eventually releasing a live DVD, Debu Vs. Debu. In addition, "Rolling1000toon" was featured as an ending theme for the Air Master anime, as well as being featured in DrumMania 10th Mix as a playable song. The song's title, is actually a play on words. Combined, the number 1000 (pronounced "sen"), and "toon" (pronounced "ton") form the phrase "rolling senton". A senton is a leaping move, in pro wrestling, that often includes somersaults. The concept is illustrated at the end of the music video, when the protagonist (bassist Ue-chan) fells the bully character by leaping into the air, doing several mid-air flips, then landing the final blow.
2006–2007: Bu-ikikaesu and commercial success[edit]
In 2006 the band entered popular culture with the song "Koi no Mega Lover", which reached number nine on the Oricon charts during the summer – their first top-ten hit in Japan. The band had two of their songs featured in anime series; "What's Up, People?!" and "Zetsubōu Billy" are featured as the opening and ending tracks, respectively, in the second-season episodes of the Death Note anime series, and "Akagi" is featured as the ending theme for the Akagi anime series.
After the promotion from two singles, and the songs featured on television, Maximum the Hormone released their next album, Bu-ikikaesu. The album was a record for the band, debuting at number five on the Oricon charts; their first full album to rank.[4] Also, in Japan the album went Gold.[5]
2008–2010: "Tsume Tsume Tsume" and first and second hiatus[edit]
In 2008, the band released their second live DVD: Deco Vs. Deco, and made their first overseas appearance in a short tour through the United States and Canada in support of Dropkick Murphys. On May 3, Maximum the Hormone performed at the hide memorial summit alongside many other artists, in memory of the deceased musician.[6] A new single titled "Tsume Tsume Tsume/F" containing those titular songs and "Kill all the 394", was released at the start of the "Tsume Tsume Tsume" tour in July, and reached the number 2 spot on the Oricon weekly singles chart. The tour continued through to October 16, 2008,[7] with an additional tour finale, which took place on November 30. The subject of the song "F" is Dragon Ball character, Freeza.
On October 27, Maximum The Hormone made their first UK appearance supporting Enter Shikari at the Bournemouth BIC. They continued to tour with Enter Shikari until November 3, playing venues in Exeter, Southampton and Folkestone, before ending with 2 nights at the London Astoria. However, prior to the Enter Shikari dates, it was announced that Daisuke would require corrective surgery on his throat, causing the band to go on temporary hiatus while he recovered. The hiatus started in December and lasted for several months.
After Daisuke had recovered from his throat surgery the band went on to headline several shows in Japan with support from Bring Me the Horizon and Blessed by a Broken Heart in May 2009, as well as going on to win the award for "Best Rock Video" for "Tsume Tsume Tsume" in the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards Japan.
On November 19, 2009, the band released a statement via their official website stating that Nao was pregnant, but after discussions with her fellow band members and staff, had decided to continue with all shows. However, on November 3 Nao fell ill and was transported to the hospital, where she was told that it would be unhealthy for her and the baby to continue performing. This resulted in the band going on hiatus until Nao had carried the baby to term and forced them to cancel all shows including an appearance at the Soundwave Festival 2010 in Australia.
On May 6, 2010, the band released another statement through their website stating that Nao gave birth to a healthy baby girl and that they would no longer be on hiatus. The band members appeared as extras in the live-action adaptation of BECK.
Notably, in 2009, Megadeth guitarist Marty Friedman performed an instrumental cover of Tsume Tsume Tsume on his tribute/cover album Tokyo Jukebox. Though not mentioned in the title, near the end of the track, he segues into an abbreviated version of Maximum the Hormone's Louisiana Bob.
2011–2014: Return, "Greatest the Hits" and Yoshū Fukushū[edit]
Later in February 7, 2011, the band released a video for the songs "Chiisana Kimi no Te (小さな君の手)" - translates to "Your Little Hands" - and "Maximum the Hormone" on their official website.
The band's single titled "Greatest the Hits 2011–2011" was released on March 23, debuting at number 1 spot on the Oricon weekly singles chart. In June of the same year, they toured Europe. In early August they played at Pentaport Rock Festival in Incheon, South Korea.
Their newest album Yoshū Fukushū was released on July 31, 2013, their first full album in 6 years. It was their first album to reach number one on Oricon's charts the week after its release.[8] The CD features unique packaging, as it is approximately the height and width of a standard DVD case, and bound like a manga. According to the band's official website, it is "A frantic 156-page book with "Our Merciless Home'war'k" descriptions, a dialogue style track-by-track rundown for all 15 songs by Maximum the Ryo-kun, Ryo-kun's inner world is exposed by professional manga artists"[9]
On June 2, the group released the video for the song "A-L-I-E-N", but as a prank, they placed it on a randomly relocating URL, so page visitors would only have a chance of seeing the video. The music video for the album's title track, "Yoshū Fukushū", was released on July 26, 2013.[9] In 2011, prior to release, the album track "Benjo Sandal Dance" (Toilet Sandal Dance) was used in a Stride gum commercial, "Evolution Rock", featuring the band in full special effects makeup as early primates.[10] In keeping with the band's quirky aesthetic, the song Benjo Sandal Dance lyrically references Maximum the Ryo-kun's habit of wearing toilet sandals, traditionally strictly only for wearing in the bathroom, at all times. As referenced in the song's lyrics, as well as their FAQ, he exclusively wears toilet sandals sold under the brand name VIC, made by Nishibe Chemical Co. Ltd. Dunhill.[11] In September, the band announced a special merchandise package, including both a T-shirt, and limited edition VIC sandals with the Maximum the Hormone logo stamped in the heel.[12]
2015–present: Third hiatus and "Mimi Kajiru Shinuchi"[edit]
In November 2015, the band released their third live album, Deka vs. Deka. The album also came with a complete re-recording of their 2002 album Mimi Kajiru as a bonus disc. The re-recording, entitled Mimi Kajiru Shinuchi, was also released alongside a book containing sheet music for the songs on Yoshu Fukushu, which was released in February 2016. Around this time the band also entered a short hiatus as Nao announced her intention to try for another baby. The band returned in 2017, announcing the Mimi Kajiru Shinuchi Tour across Japan.
Musical style[edit]
Maximum the Hormone performs nu metal and hardcore punk but incorporates many elements of pop,[1] funk, ska and extreme metal into their music as well which helps to distinguish them from many typical nu metal and hardcore punk bands. The band is also labeled as alternative metal, funk metal, groove metal and more recently metalcore[13] by some critics. Allmusic's Alexey Eremenko writes that Maximum the Hormone is distinguished by "a general lack of the teenage angst and self-importance characteristic of true nu-metalers". Their funky sound, heard in many songs such as "Maximum 21st Century", is mostly produced by bass player Ue-Chan using the slapping technique, often referred to as "The Chopper" by the band (both in their FAQ, and their song A-L-I-E-N).[11] Lead vocals are split between Daisuke, Ryo and Nao, with Ryo and Nao providing the melodic vocals while Daisuke provides the screams and rapping. Ue-Chan is yet to perform lead vocals but does perform backing vocals alongside the rest of the band.
- Daisuke-han (ダイスケはん Daisuke-han) – screaming vocals, rapping (1998–present)
- Nao (ナヲ Nao) – drums, backing and lead vocals (1998–present)
- Maximum the Ryo-kun (マキシマムザ亮君 Makishimamu za Ryō-kun) – guitar, backing and lead vocals (1999–present)
- Ue-chan (上ちゃん Ue-chan) – bass, backing vocals (1999–present)
Former members[edit]
- Sugi – guitar (1998–1999)
- Key – bass (1998–1999)
- A.S.A. Crew (1999)
- Hō (2001)
- Mimi Kajiru (2002)
- Kusoban (2004)
- Rokkinpo Goroshi (2005)
- Bu-ikikaesu (2007)
- Yoshū Fukushū (2013)
- Mimi Kajiru Shinuchi (2015)
- ^ a b c Alexey Eremenko. "Maximum the Hormone". allmusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved 14 March 2011.
- ^ a b c "Maximum the Hormone history". jmusiceuropa.com.
- ^ "Voice (Maximum The Ryo-kun) | TENGA Official Site". Tenga-global.com. Retrieved 2013-11-04.
- ^ "Bu-ikikaesu profile on Oricon charts". Oricon.co.jp. 2008-06-20. Retrieved 2011-10-20.
- ^ "RIAJ". RIAJ. Retrieved 2011-10-20.
- ^ "hide Memorial Summit Day 1 - Part B". jame-world.com. Retrieved 2013-08-13.
- ^ "Tsume Tsume Tsume tour". 55mth.com.
- ^ ustar (2013-08-07). "Oricon Weekly Charts for 7/29 ~ 8/4". tokyohive.com. Retrieved 2013-11-04.
- ^ a b "MAXIMUM THE HORMONE -Official English Website" (in Japanese). Maximumthehormone.jp. Retrieved 2013-11-05.
- ^ "ホルモンCM初出演!「ストライド」CM". YouTube. 2011-02-28. Retrieved 2013-11-05.
- ^ a b マキシマムザホルモン (in Japanese). 55mth.com. Retrieved 2013-11-05.
- ^ "マキシマムザ亮君愛用のV.I.Cニシベケミカル製のサンダルが、... - マキシマム ザ ホルモン( maximum the hormone )". Facebook. Retrieved 2013-11-05.
- ^ Maximum the Hormone at Sputnik Music
External links[edit]
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We went in July with my mom, DH and 3yr old DD. We all loved it- our server did some antics but not over the top. My DD thought the stick horse races were a blast. We all had the skillet and really liked the cornbread and shrimp especially. The only downside was it took a long time to get the check.
We went and loved it!
The wings were amazing, I still think about them from time to time. And, DH loved the really big beer glass that he brought home and then melted in the dishwasher.
The environment was fun. At times I couldn't hear/see what was going on 'cause of where we were seated. But, I highly recommend it! We're going again next week
We went in September and won't be going back anytime soon (unless we try breakfast). Terrible service (30 minutes past ADR time and we did an early dinner), bad waitress, bad food (DH got sick on the skillet).
We stayed at the WL and ate at WCC one night on a whim. It was just ok. The antics were fun and DD liked it. Our waiter refrained from being silly which was fine with DH since he's not into that. I got the skillet and didn't really like it and wish I had gotten something else. I actually enjoyed the food in Roaring Fork better.
The milkshake was good though.
We ate there in 2006 and enjoyed it. We decided that we needed a bigger straw, so the waiter brought us out about 10 straws that he then taped together so the person could access their drink from across the table. It was also a lot of food, so everybody was absolutely stuffed.
This was our second fave place to eat the last time we used DDP. (1st was LTT). The enitre family had the skillet. It was difficult to see what was going on though because we were not in the main dining area.
We went twice on our recent trip, since we stayed at WL. Breakfast was very good in my opinion, better than the dinner. We enjoyed the atmosphere that came at the dinner, and loved all the crazy antics. I had the Western Chicken Pasta and it was ok. It reminded me of a spicy chicken pasta that you would get from somewhere like Chili's. DH had the skillet and he loved it. The only thing he didn't eat was the salad (he never eats salad), but I tried it and it was good.
We went on our last trip and loved it. The food was very good, and we had a great waiter.
We really enjoyed it here. I wouldn't suggest eating here if you would prefer a quiet, reserved experience however. Expect lots of noise, kids, and tomfoolery. Our family loved it and enjoyed the food as well (especially the bottomless milkshakes).
We have had dinner there several time and love it.
We went last year and are going again on our upcoming trip.
The food was good and entertainment was fun.
We eat here for lunch or dinner nearly every trip, usually get the skillet, love it! The food is good and the atmosphere fun!
We really liked the skillet. Our server was the worst and we were not seated in the main dining area. But the food was good. I would go back just for the skillet.
We ate there last week (for the second time) and enjoyed it too! The skillet is good. But we really go for the antics. It's especially fun if you have kids. We had a good server and were seated in the main room where it's very lively.
We just went on Thursday this was one of the restaurants I was really really looking forward to!! I was very disappointed!! We didnt see any antics at our table or near us and the wait staff seemed annoyed when someone asked for Ketchup or extra straws (which is there funny thing there) Dinner felt rushed and food was good, but not worth the price! If you still want to go try lunch!
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Yet another sexy casting announcement has been made concerning the steamy HBO series, True Blood. The Hollywood Reporter writes that former Ugly Betty star, Kevin Alejandro, will be joining the cast of vampires living in the bayou of Louisiana.
You might recognize Kevin from his role in Southland (which you should be watching religiously, in case you aren't already) and he will juggle both gigs while waiting to hear if the L.A. police drama will return for a second season.
As for his True Blood identity, Kevin will appear as "a Latino orderly who is taking care of Ruby Jean Reynolds (Alfre Woodard) at her care facility and becomes involved with her son, Lafayette (Nelsan Ellis)."


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In 2011, the Los Trancos County Water District (LTCWD) commissioned a geotechnical survey to study the soil conditions under the road and recommend repair solutions. However, over the following two years, the district's efforts to engage the county Dept. of Public Works in fixing the road to their recommendations resulted in no action.
Due to the severe rains at the end of December 2012, soil erosion put the edge of Ramona Road in peril, along with portions of Alpine Road. At a community association meeting, a group of concerned local residents formed an ad hoc committee, named "Save Alpine and Ramona Road" to initiate action by the county in early January 2013. Local engineering experts in the community, Ross Edwards and Mario Wijtman, provided the Dept. of Public Works with the technical reasons for the type of structure that would ensure a long-term solution.
Funding, however, was the main issue. The Save Alpine group worked with Supervisor Don Horsley, County Manager John Maltbie and Jim Porter, director of Public Works, who approved the repair recommendation to receive emergency funding. Their action put the project on a fast track to identify a contractor to provide a design-build solution.
Work began July 1 and 12 weeks later a new retaining wall was in place, preserving the utilities under the roadbed and providing a safe
road for the community.
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People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals is offering to help former President George W. Bush find a new dog to replace his dearly departed Scottish terrier, Barney.
PETA will also give Barney his own golden leaf on a memorial tree located in its Norfolk headquarters.
But former first lady Laura Bush has said they aren't ready to replace their beloved pet.
"I think, you know, it always takes a while to get over the loss of a pet. And maybe we'll think about another dog later," Laura Bush told Yeas & Nays on Monday.
"We don't want to encourage them to get a new one immediately," Sarah Preston, a PETA manager, told Yeas & Nays. "We're merely asking that when they do, that they consider adopting instead of purchasing, because ... being such a high-profile family, they can really set an example."
Although Barney, like current first pet Bo Obama, was purebred, Preston said one of every four shelter dogs are actually purebred.


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This year at Sundance, I saw a film called Elite Squad 2, which melted my face off and kicked my nuts in. It had the plot complexity of The Wire, but packed with balls-to-the-wall action sequences that would make John Woo crap white doves. Back in April, I told you it was getting a theatrical release this October. That was a bit of wishful thinking, it turns out, but Variety's follow-up report says the film, which is now called Elite Squad: The Enemy Within (not a great title, but you definitely don't have to see the first Elite Squad to understand this one — I hadn't), is set to open November 11th in New York and LA, followed by a platform release in other markets.
New Video's Flatiron Film and Variance Films are partnering for the U.S. release of José Padilha's crime thriller "Elite Squad: The Enemy Within.
"Elite Squad: The Enemy Within" is directed by Padilha and co-written by Padilha and Bráulio Mantovani. Story takes place in the sprawling slum that surrounds Rio de Janeiro and centers on the head of Rio's Special Police Operations Battalion being accused of a massacre when a mission to quell a jail riot ends in the violent death of a gang leader. [Variety]
I still don't understand this platform release bullsh*t. What it means is that there's a good chance it's never coming to your market and you won't see it. I don't understand the movies they choose for this strategy. There are movies I love that I wouldn't necessarily recommend to a lot of people — Drive, Midnight in Paris — great movies, but only to us culture snobs. Elite Squad is 85% a straight-up action movie, which just so happens to also be smart enough to please those of us who enjoy things like "story" and "character development." It's also the highest-grossing Brazilian movie of all time. You can stereotype Brazilians in a lot of ways, but "art snob" probably wouldn't be one of them. Point being, this is the kind of movie that would be huge if people had a chance to see it. The fact that it has subtitles is really the only thing that might keep Joe Sixpack and Willy Walmart away, but if you make the decision for them, you're shooting yourself in the foot. Because this is the kind of movie that could finally make those people say, "You know? Maybe them queer word movies ain't so bad after all."
Movie distributors need to give people what they want, I know, but unless you show them something new, get people to see something they might not have gone to in the past, you're not creating new markets, you're just cannibalizing your old ones. That's why movie attendance continues to decline (in terms of attendance, 2011 was the worst year since 1997). Moreover, if a distributor doesn't think there's a bigger market for Elite Squad than for Sarah Jessica Parker's I Don't Know How She Does It, he should kick himself in the nuts for being an idiot, then kick himself in the nuts again for knowingly selling a sh*tty product. (trailer below)


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Announced at Convergence 2007, the new Microsoft Dynamics Client for Microsoft Office and SharePoint Server package includes a collection of up to 12 self-service applications that are built to plug into Microsoft Office and SharePoint, as well as Standard and Enterprise additive CALs for Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007. These will provide customers with functionality for their employees to access their ERP information and connect more closely with their business processes via commonly used Microsoft Office applications and web-based SharePoint sites.
Also included in this new offering are licensing rights for customers or industry partners to build their own Office Business Applications, a new category of programs where Microsoft Office becomes the "front end" for accessing the "back end" ERP functionality of Microsoft Dynamics. The license enables the business productivity capabilities of Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 to be combined with the ERP functionality in Microsoft Dynamics, and opens up new possibilities for building Office Business Applications to meet industry or customer-specific needs.
Two versions of the new package are available:
· Microsoft Dynamics Client for Microsoft Office and Windows SharePoint Services is the core offering, and includes self service applications such as Portal functionality, reporting tools, and Microsoft Dynamics Snap. This is priced at $195 US.
· Microsoft Dynamics Client for Microsoft Office and Office SharePoint Server is the premium package, and includes the items in the core package as well as the Standard and Enterprise additive CALs for Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007. This is priced at $395 US and is available for Microsoft Dynamics GP Advanced Management customers.
For additional information, please visit the FAQ on PartnerSource at https://mbs.microsoft.com/downloads/partner/GP/downloads/GP10FAQPartnerFinal.pdf.
You can also learn more at https://mbs.microsoft.com/partnersource/newsevents/news/newsgeneral/MicrosoftDynamicsClientOfficeSharePoint.htm


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I don't like hierarchies, I don't like the notion of the exalted thinker/writer who gazes from a distance. I don't like people writing about worms without spending some time taking in the worm's view of life.
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For me, the iPhone had become a toxic compulsion. It had completed its invasion and occupation of my interstitial time — all those minutes riding the train, waiting in line, that used to be such fertile territory for daydreaming and storymaking.
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Agency employees have long been known to write stories and novels on the side. In fact, it used to be a kind of trend — at least in the middle of the 2oth century. Familiars like Joseph Heller (Catch-22), Salmon Rushdie (Midnight's Children) and F. Scott Fitzgerald (Great Gatsby) worked at agencies and then wrote in their spare hours


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Hello, what method of alar base reduction maintains the most natural nostril curve with the lowest risk of retraction or a notched look? Thanks!
Which Alar Base Reduction Methods Maintains Most Natural Nostril Curve?
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Alarplasty Or Rhinoplasty
Dear Kricket88,
The main question is not in how to perform a given alarplasty because every patient is different and the nasal anatomy of every patient is unique in its own way.
That being said, reduction of nostrils should be approached conservatively and delicately if it is to be the best fit for the patient.
Many times, an alarplasty is not the answer but a rhinoplasty addressing the nasal tip.
Without physical examination, it is hard to provide you with a definitive opinion.
Nonetheless, I recommend that you consult with board certified surgeons of extensive experience to make a well informed decision; commendable results require highly skilled surgeons for the job.
Thank you for your inquiry.
The best of wishes to you.
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Which alar base reduction method is best?
There's no one best way to reduce the nostril width. It depends a lot on your anatomy. A surgeon experienced in performing alar base reduction should be able to determine the best approach after seeing your nose and discussing your goals.
Learn more: http://www.drlamperti.com/blog/post/how-to-use-rhinoplasty-to-narrow-wide-nostrils
3 important things to know about nostril reduction
Nostril reduction is a frequent request in my practice, here are three key facts to know:
- Be conservative! Removing all the curve and making the nostrils straight doesn't make the nose look better, it makes it looks unnatural. You can always take more, so fight the urge to be too aggressive.
- Is it really your nostrils? Believe it or not, a lot of people who think they need nostril reduction, actually just need better tips and better bridges. (see our website)
- Choose correct procedure. Small excision on the outside of the nostril reduce the flare (curvature), small excision on the inside tuck the nose in, reducing the width.
I hope this was helpful, good luck in your search for information!
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The appropriate alar base reduction technique, needs precise closure for natural results.
Deciding which alar base reduction technique to use is only half the battle. The angle of the incision and the precision of the skin closure will determine how natural of a result you achieve. If you have access to a medical school library or can order a copy of this article in the 1996 Clinics in Plastic Surgery, you may find the photos and diagrams to be descriptive and helpful.
Guyuron B, Behmand RA. Alar base abnormalities. Classification and correction. Clin Plast Surg. 1996;23(2):263-70.
Internal & External Weir incisions are approaches that affect the shape of nostrils and can be used with rhinoplasty procedures. Also, various types of alar reduction surgeries work well to change nostril configuration!
Alar best reduction options
Alar base reduction should be tailored to your individual anatomy. So, to give you an answer which method has potentially less problems is not going to do you any good, because this mathod may not be applicable to you. Finding an experienced dsurgeon is what would matter the most.
Natural nostril narrowing
Hi kricket88,
That's a great question and one that touches on a concern that many patients have who are considering nostril reduction. The answer is that an experienced rhinoplasty surgeon should individualize the best technique to your specific anatomy since everyone will have a slightly different nostril shape. Some have too much nostril width with minimal nostril flare or rounding, some have more flare and less width, and others will have a combination of both issues. We find that a combined Weir and sill reduction provides the most natural reduction while maintaining the nostrils' normal curvature. You can read more about this on our blog- search rhinoplastyinbeverlyhills for how to narrow nostrils naturally
All the best
Alar Base Reduction to Achieve a Natural Result
Without pictures it is difficult to recommend a specific technique. The artistic skills of your surgeon will dictate the correct choice of many variations in alar base reduction.
These answers are for educational purposes and should not be relied upon as a substitute for medical advice you may receive from your physician. If you have a medical emergency, please call 911. These answers do not constitute or initiate a patient/doctor relationship.


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Ok well I'm adding my wish body photos and I also added a photo of me, I think for 3 kids I do look good but I want to look Gorgeous, turn heads because I would be sexy lol, I hope this all works out for what I am imagining it to be. Again I am 5"5" and weight 147.5 I am looking to get Lipo and BBL.
My Wish Pics and pre op -Dominican Republic, DO
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I use to go to the gym to try lose the lower belly but not working and the back rolls is just ridiculous. I also did a lot of walking and jogging, but I got really slim and still had the pouch Grrrr
I wonder if I am getting skinner
So I am not on any kind of diet, just am naturally small, but sometimes I feel by the time my surgery date reach, I might be too slim and wont have enough fat to transfer, altho I dont want much. here is a picture I took today.
me today
I wish I could have this done tomorrow, my baby daddy is doing everything in his power to discourage me from getting this done. Maybe because we are not together and he might be jealous he's not experiencing it with me.
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Saturday, August 1, 2009
Why I will definitely not be the next Julia Child
And then I cut myself. Because at the time, the easiest way to clean the knife seemed to be to slide my finger along the blade. Along the flat side, mind you, but even so that razor edge sliced right into my finger. I yelped and ran to the sink as blood gushed out, and I tried not to attract the attention of my father. Because he had just given me a lecture the night before when I had also cut myself while de-skinning chicken thighs. "Be careful," he said disapprovingly, "those knives are sharp." After I had bled through my third band-aid I could vouch for the fact that those knives were indeed sharp. But after two knife-related incidents in less than 24 hours, I knew I would be getting a lecture of another kind. Because who cuts themselves twice in less than 24 hours? I'll tell you: my mother, that's who. My mother is utterly incapable of being in the same room with a knife without exiting with at least a band-aid, or at worst an emergency room visit. (Though to be fair, that was only the one time, and you can hardly see the skin graft anymore.) The inevitable comparison is one I've spent my life trying to avoid, and so I quietly nursed my pain, leaving the room every few minutes to change the blood-soaked bandage in an effort not to bleed all over the vegetables. Then I had to chop the jalapenos. I knew it would hurt like a bitch if I got any juice in my cut, and so I was careful and thoroughly washed my hands after. I pretty much lost all steam for the project after that, leaving the cilantro, scallions, and cashews for later, and shoving the two giant bowls of salad that would probably go bad before anyone came close to finishing it in the fridge, and called it a day.
I heaved a big sigh and collapsed in front of my computer, lamenting the fact that no one blogs on a Saturday. What is up, people who don't blog on a Saturday? It's like you have better things to do or something. Sheesh. Anyway, then my nose itched, so I scratched it. It itched on the inside, and no I wasn't picking my nose I was scratching it, god. And then I knew something was terribly, terribly wrong. And even as I'm typing this, typing these very words right now, does that stop me from rubbing my eye? No, no it does not. One bloody finger, a watering eye, and a wet Q-tip in my nose later, and I'm forced to admit that maybe some people just aren't cut out for this cooking shit.
And seriously, Pioneer Woman, maybe next time you could think about including the number of servings on the recipe for guidance, so I know to reduce it by 9/10ths, or whatever. We are not all cowpersons here. (Though the boots are super cute and I could really get behind that.)
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What can I say?? You always make me laugh. Thanks. Eat well. :-)ReplyDelete
I blog on Saturdays. But I'm no where near as funny as you! Hope they at least ate some of that salad...ReplyDelete
I blog on saturdays now because my life is one big helping of boring at the moment.ReplyDelete
I love the way you write...you should seriously look at earning a living by writing somehow, something. You are so talented it would be a shame not to put it to good use (re: a paycheck)
Hope you're surviving at home!
This is why nobody should cook at home. That's why restaurants were built.ReplyDelete
That's nice to have sharp knives. It beats the heck out of duller ones.ReplyDelete
Dull knives are more dangerous - you need more umph to cut and the cuts are messier and not as clean.ReplyDelete
I hate cooking errors - even when they aren't my fault like the recipe is wrong. drives me crrra--aazy.


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|Some of the intrepid 161'ers the day before the race
"Trail running is a dangerous sport, and ultra trail running is the extreme version of it, because the nature of the playground is wild and sometimes, like here in the Rann, quite inhospitable."
These are the words of Gaël Couturier, race director of Run The Rann, a set of a four events staged simultaneously last weekend on the "island" of Khadir Bet, in Gujurat province in western India, some 30km from the border with Pakistan. Known as the Thar Desert, the area forms a part of the Great Rann of Kutch, a 7,500km2 salt marsh, said to be the largest salt desert in the world. The region is desolate, sparsely populated and, in the northern section of the island, completely uninhabited.
I was privileged to be one of 12 people invited to participate in the 100 miler, hosted by the Gujurat Commission of Tourism to promote the race to the global trail running fraternity. (Unfortunately two of them didn't make it – their visas couldn't be processed in time.)
|(L to R) Josh, me, Mimi, Tarmo, Justin, Damian, Tom (pic by Justin Bowyer)
My fellow runners were certainly a "well-heeled" bunch from a sporting perspective – collectively, their sporting achievements were enough to shake the dust out of any elite competitor's socks.
- Dan Lawson, ultra distance athlete with a host of incredible achievements to his name, including the World Record for the furthest distance run on a treadmill (521 miles in 7 days). He has a host of race wins, including the 24 hour track race in Gloucestor in 2014, where he achieved 242km. (Read about Dan HERE)
- Damian Stoy, coach, biomechanics specialist, nutritional consultant and professional ultra runner from Montana, USA (http://wholisticrunning.com)
- Mimi Anderson, queen of ultra-distance running, Mimi has two world records (previously three) to her name, and has won countless ultras around the world, many of them outright, including the 6633 Extreme Ultra Marathon, a 352 mile non-stop self-sufficient race in the Arctic, setting a course record that is yet to be beaten: 143hrs 23min. She remains the only woman to have completed the race. (Read my blog on Mimi HERE)
- Tom Caughlan, ultra runner from Colorado, USA, Tom is one of the gear reviewers on irunfar.com, specialising in minimalist models
- Justin Bowyer, ultra runner and contributor to Runner's World UK. Author of Running: Motivation, Nutrition & Hydration. Editor of www.runningmonkey.co.uk
- Tarmo Vannas, a fruitarian/vegan ultra runner from Estonia, now living in Chiang Mai, Thailand.
- Walter Batel, a French endurance athlete with 12 Ironman and an MDS to his name
- Francois-Xavier Gaudas, an ultra-runner from France
About 100 runners toed the start line for the four races of Run The Rann – 21km, 42km, 101km and the 161km. Most were from India, and many were from other countries around the world. Being the inaugural event, there were just 14 of us doing the 161km.
Having visited India on two previous occasions, I knew not to expect predictability. By its very nature, India is alive, vibrant, buzzing, quirky, chaotic. The words efficiency and India cannot share the same sentence. No matter where you are in the country or whatever you're doing, India presents a smorgasbord of sights, tastes, fragrances and experiences; nothing in India is, or ever can be, predictable. In many ways that's one of the charms of this fascinating country, but it's important that people know to expect that, and to prepare for it. So, tackling an ultra in this part of the world should be no different – prepare for the unexpected!
|The ridgeline above the salt flats (pic by Tarmo Vannas fb.me/ultratarmo)
I went into this race with a healthy dose of that approach. I'd done what research I could on what weather and temperatures to expect, I had a rough idea how the route profile would pan out (described by the race director as a lot of up and down in certain sections, with about 60km or so of salt flats in the middle section).
As always, I planned my nutrition and hydration accordingly. Knowing from the race briefing that there'd be CPs roughly every 10km, I carried two 500ml soft flasks, which I would top up or refill with water at every CP, and add my PeptoSport every third or fourth CP. Not wanting to rely on food provided by the CPs (oranges, glucose powder, cereal bars and, every so often, portions of curry J), I carried my usual variety of RUSH Bars, nuts, apricots and my favourite recent discovery: pretzel squares injected with peanut butter. The bomb!
Never thinking I would need it, I poured about 200ml of water into the bladder of my Salomon 12L Skin pack as reserve.
So I was as prepared as I could be, garnished with a generous dose of open-mindedness for whatever might be thrown at me over the next +/-24 hours. That's roughly how long I'd guessed this race would take me… Little did I realise what was to come!
With the 7:30am start of the race began a 100 mile event that is best described as less of a running race and more an orienteering adventure – and a great one, at that. An exquisite route of harsh, desert terrain flecked with loose shale and high sandstone ridges and cliffs, overlooking hundreds of kilometres of shimmering "white desert" – coarsely crusted salt as far as the eye could see.
|Thorns everywhere, just waiting to snag us (pic by Tarmo Vannas)
And the sharper side of the scene: thorns, thorns and more thorns. Long straight ones, short hooked ones, thorns on trees, bushes and branches that were just waiting to snag skin and fabric at every turn. And if all those thorns weren't enough of a spikey deal to contend with, thorny twigs lying in the sand stabbed the soles of our shoes and spiked our feet more times than I could count.
A missing CP5 threw the runners a curveball of 20km with no water in the heat of the day, testing stamina, endurance and mental strength. CP6 at 50km was a welcome sight for everyone, some runners needing a couple of hours in the tent to rehydrate and recover before pushing on.
Til that point I had run mostly on my own, with only Dan and Damian ahead. I'd been trailed by a determined local runner who was carrying nothing but a GPS – no pack, no food, no water. As the kilometres without water had ticked past, he'd dropped off the pace, and by the time he reached CP6, he was exhausted.
|Damian and I - in perfect sync
Damian and I teamed up from CP6, and together we ran, walked, bushwhacked and winced our way over the next 120km to the finish line. (The total distance of the race was actually 172km.) Damian had run the first 52km with frontrunner Dan Lawson, who had paused briefly at CP6 to quickly refuel, before racing on.
|(pic by Tarmo Vannas fb.me/ultratarmo)
Twenty-four hours ticked by when we still had a good 30km to go. We pressed on, cursing our way through thickets of thorns, and eventually onto open tracks. Not having expected to be taking quite this long, my food stocks were running low and with 20km to go, I was down to one last portion of PeptoSport and a ziplock bag of nuts – which I somehow managed to spill as I pulled the bag from my pack, showering the sandy track with precious nuts…
|Dan is known as "Awesome Lawson" - not without reason!
Needless to say, with minimal fuel in the tank and nothing but water to be had at the final three CPs, those last 20km were extremely slow. Damian and I crossed the finish line in joint 2nd place (32:30), more than 8 hours after the winner, Dan Lawson (24:06). Dan ran a brilliant race, a true reflection of the incredible endurance athlete he is.
Not without its organisational hiccups, Run The Rann 161km was a fantastic experience and one I'll always treasure. Staging a race in a remote area of a country that in itself is not geared up for endurance events, will always be a challenge. But this race has the potential to be big on the adventure running calendar – it's perfect for trail runners who're keen to travel and experience a whole lot more than just an ultra-distance run. It's rough, raw and packed with adventure. Personally, this is my kind of race!
View the results of Run The Rann 2015 HERE