text:
A hearing (audiometric) test is part of an ear
examination that evaluates a person's ability to hear by measuring the ability
of sound to reach the brain.
The sounds we hear start as
vibrations of air, fluid, and solid materials in our environment. The
vibrations produce sound waves, which vibrate at a certain speed (frequency)
and have a certain height (amplitude). The vibration speed of a sound wave
determines how high or low a sound is (pitch). The height of the sound wave
determines how loud the sound is (volume).
Hearing happens when
these sound waves travel through the ear and are turned into nerve impulses.
These nerve impulses are sent to the brain, which "hears" them.
Hearing tests help determine what kind of
hearing loss you have by measuring your ability to
hear sounds that reach the inner ear through the ear canal (air-conducted
sounds) and sounds transmitted through the skull (bone-conducted sounds).
Most hearing tests ask you to respond to a series of tones or
words. But there are some hearing tests that do not require a response.
Hearing tests may be done:
Tell your doctor if you:
Before beginning any hearing tests, the health professional
may check your ear canals for earwax and remove any hardened wax, which can
interfere with your ability to hear the tones or words during testing.
For tests in which you wear headphones, you will need to remove
eyeglasses, earrings, or hair clips that interfere with the placement of the
headphones. The health professional will press on each ear to find out whether
the pressure from the headphones on your outer ear will cause the ear canal to
close. If so, a thin plastic tube may be placed in the ear canal before the
testing to keep your ear canal open. The headphones are then placed on your
head and adjusted to fit.
If you are wearing hearing aids, you
may be asked to remove them for some of the tests. You may be asked to shampoo
your hair before you have auditory brain stem response (ABR) testing.
Talk to your doctor about any concerns you have about the need for a
hearing test, its risks, how it will be done, or what the results will mean. To
help you understand the importance of this test, fill out the
medical test information form(What is a PDF document?).
Hearing tests can be done in an
audiometry laboratory by a hearing specialist (audiologist) or in a doctor's office, a school, or the workplace by a nurse, health
professional, psychologist, speech therapist, or audiometric technician.
In a whispered speech test,
the health professional will ask you to cover the opening of one ear with your
finger. The health professional will stand
1 ft (0.3 m) to
2 ft (0.6 m) behind you and
whisper a series of words. You will repeat the words that you hear. If you
cannot hear the words at a soft whisper, the health professional will keep
saying the words more loudly until you can hear them. Each ear is tested
Pure tone audiometry uses a
machine called an audiometer to play a series of tones through headphones. The
tones vary in pitch (frequency, measured in hertz) and loudness (intensity,
measured in decibels). The health professional will control the volume of a
tone and reduce its loudness until you can no longer hear it. Then the tone
will get louder until you can hear it again. You signal by raising your hand or
pressing a button every time you hear a tone, even if the tone you hear is very
faint. The health professional will then repeat the test several times, using a
higher-pitched tone each time. Each ear is tested separately. The headphones
will then be removed, and a special vibrating device will be placed on the bone
behind your ear. Again, you will signal each time you hear a tone.
A tuning fork is a metal,
two-pronged device that produces a tone when it vibrates. The health
professional strikes the tuning fork to make it vibrate and produce a tone.
These tests assess how well sound moves through your ear. Sometimes the tuning
fork will be placed on your head or behind your ear. Depending on how you hear
the sound, your health professional can tell if there is a problem with the
nerves themselves or with sound getting to nerves.
reception and word recognition tests measure your ability to hear and
understand normal conversation. In these tests, you are asked to repeat a
series of simple words spoken with different degrees of loudness. A test called
the spondee threshold test determines the level at which you can repeat at
least half of a list of familiar two-syllable words (spondees).
emissions (OAE) testing is often used to screen newborns for hearing problems.
In this test, a small, soft microphone is placed in the baby's ear canal. Sound
is then introduced through a small flexible probe inserted in the baby's ear.
The microphone detects the inner's ear's response to the sound. This test
cannot distinguish between conductive and sensorineural hearing loss.
Auditory brain stem response (ABR) testing detects sensorineural hearing
loss. In this test, electrodes are placed on your scalp and on each earlobe.
Clicking noises are then sent through earphones. The electrodes monitor your
brain's response to the clicking noises and record the response on a graph.
This test is also called brain stem auditory evoked response (BAER) testing or
auditory brain stem evoked potential (ABEP) testing.
There is normally no discomfort involved
with a hearing test.
There are no risks associated with hearing
A hearing test is part of an ear
examination that evaluates a person's ability to hear.
Sound is described in terms of
frequency and intensity. Your hearing threshold is how loud the sound of a
certain frequency must be for you to hear it.
The following table relates how loud a sound must be for a
person to hear it (hearing thresholds) to the degree of hearing loss for
0–25 dB
No significant
26–40 dB
Difficulty with faint or
distant speech
41–55 dB
Difficulty with conversational
56–70 dB
Moderate to
Speech must be loud;
difficulty with group conversation
71–90 dB
Difficulty with loud speech;
understands only shouted or amplified speech
91+ dB
May not understand amplified
Reasons you may not be able to
have the test or why the results may not be helpful include:
CitationsU.S. Preventive Services Task Force (2008). Universal
screening for hearing loss in newborns: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force
Recommendation Statement. Pediatrics, 122(1): 143–148.
Also available online:
http://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/uspsnbhr.htm.Other Works ConsultedAmerican Academy of Pediatrics (2008). Recommendations
for preventive pediatric health care. In Bright Futures: Guidelines for Health Supervision of Infants, Children, and Adolescents,
3rd ed., p. 591. Elk Grove Village, IL: American Academy of Pediatrics. Also
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text: The unplugged wedding: couples tell guests to put down their devices #Wedding trends#iphone#social media#unplugged wedding Updated Oct 12 2015 (Posted Jun 13 2011) Ariel arielmstallings Photo by Nora & Troy at Aurora-Photography.com, used by permission So there you are at the altar, gazing into the eyes of your beloved, saying your vows. You turn to sneak a glance at your wedding guests, all your favorite beloved friends and family… and are greeted by a sea of down-turned faces staring at their LCD screens. When your photos come back from your wedding photographer, all your guest shots include your favorite people staring at their favorite devices. People are smiling, but they're all staring at little screens. Welcome to the era of the over-documented wedding, where, even if you've hired someone to take photos, every guest has a camera and an iPhone and is tweeting the whole event. They're there with you, but are they really present? Be nice, turn off your device As a web nerd who spends the majority of my life plugged into my laptop and smartphone, even I think it's critical to take a few moments to be truly present. Smell the air, look around, feel the texture of the world around us. A wedding ceremony is exactly the kind of fleeting, important moment when it's especially valuable to really be present, rather than relating to the world through a small LCD screen. When you discourage devices at your wedding, you encourage your guests to look up and drink in the world. Let's call it "in-the-moment matrimony." As a web nerd who spends the majority of my life plugged in, even I think it's critical to take a few moments to be truly present. While many churches have no camera policies, I'm hearing more and more from nontraditional secular couples that they're considering an unplugged wedding — at the very least, asking guests to turn off their devices during the ceremony. Now, let's acknowledge that a fully plugged-in, hyper-documented wedding makes perfect sense for some couples. Micro-budget brides sometimes skip professional photography, opting to rely on guest photographs — so of course guest cameras make perfect sense in that context. If you're a digerati who announced your engagement via Facebook, had an iPad-wielding officiant, read your vows off an iPhone, and live-streamed your ceremony, then there's no reason you should unplug your wedding. I'm certainly not here to dictate that anyone needs to have less tech at their wedding. If, however, you and your partner are looking for a few less beeps and a bit more face-to-face connection with your guests, an unplugged wedding could be a good fit for you. Photo courtesy of Jeff Seltzer Photography, used by permission. Don't experience our wedding through a viewfinder: the bride perspective Philadelphia resident Kathleen Harbin, 27, is considering going unplugged for her June 2012 wedding in Antalya, Turkey. "My ceremony will be very short (perhaps 15 minutes)… it could fly by while someone tries to figure out whether their memory card is full. How can I connect with my guests when I can't even see them through the cameras they're holding up?" How can I connect with my guests when I can't even see them through the cameras they're holding up? Carrie Kilman, a 35-year-old planning her August 2011 wedding in Madison, WI, has personal experience with the distraction factor. "As a photographer myself, I know how the act of being behind the lens can distance me from the energy of the moment — I become an observer and interpreter, and no longer a true participant. We want our guests to experience our ceremony in a way you typically can't do when you're staring through a viewfinder or fiddling with your iPhone." She goes on, "Philosophically, I don't like the way digital cameras and camera phones have encouraged the sense that we need to 'capture' everything in order for it feel complete. I'd rather people simply watched and clapped and smiled and cried — and really listened and remembered, not from the photos they downloaded onto their computers, but from their own memories." Photo by Benj Haisch, used with permission Dealing with Uncle Bob: the wedding professional perspective Wedding officiants are starting to get more requests for unplugged ceremonies, as well. Celebrant Jessie Blum, of New Jersey's Eclectic Unions said, "I've had a few couples who have requested that NO photos be taken at the ceremony. Often times, when the request comes from the officiant, guests will take note and respect the couple's wishes. Guests get so bogged down in taking photos sometimes — it's nice to be able to step back, and just enjoy the moment!" Wedding industry insiders even have a name for the aggressive amateur photographer at weddings: Uncle Bob. Perhaps the strongest proponents of unplugged weddings are professional wedding photographers, who sometimes experience significant challenges working around guests trying to capture the event for themselves. Seattle wedding photographer Jenny Jimenez observed, "Too many wedding crowd shots these days include distracted people checking cell phones and camera LCDs… especially during the processional and recessional." Wedding industry insiders even have a name for the aggressive amateur photographer getting in the way at weddings: Uncle Bob. You don't have to look very hard to find a million rants about how Uncle Bob has ruined professional wedding photos with the flash from his camera, photobombing gorgeous poses, kneeling in the aisle blocking the view of the vows, and even standing on pews. Some wedding photographers will even show their couples photos of an Uncle Bob ruining a wedding photo, as a way to encourage their clients to ask guests to put down their cameras. Apparently, shortly after this photo was taken, the officiant turned around and firmly told this guest to go sit down. Photo by Joe Sanfilippo Photography, used with permission. Is unplugging right for your wedding? I want to clarify again: I'm certainly not saying that all weddings should be unplugged, or that guests are doing anything wrong when they have their cameras and phones out. If it doesn't bother the couple, then it's not a problem. As with all things Offbeat Bride, ultimately this wedding decision comes down to what feels right to each couple. Related Post Essential unplugged wedding tips from real couples who went device-free Have you been down with the unplugged wedding concept yet? If you've ever wanted to avoid a thousand iPhones hovering in front of your highly... Read more That said, I do think that in this era of 24-hour connectivity, where there's an iPhone in every pocket, a Facebook status update in every encounter, and a digital hobbyist photographer in every family, it's important to carefully consider the issue. Digital devices are ever-present in our daily lives; what role do you want these devices to play at your wedding? Ariel Author of three editions of the Offbeat Bride book and the forthcoming From Shitshow To Afterglow, Ariel acts as the publisher of all the Offbeat Empire websites. She lives in Seattle with her son, and if she's not reading or writing books, chances are good that she's dancing or happy-crying. She writes weekly essays for her new publication, The Afterglow. PREVIOUS Brawling groomsmen NEXT Julia & Seb's international-flair Vegas wedding Show/Hide comments [ 262 ] I'm going to start requesting this at all weddings I shoot 🙂 great post. Reply we hire only 1 photographer for our wedding and picture came out good. but missing a lot great moment. I do work for part time wedding photographer. I do know what is good and bad. Never trust photographer, even 2 at the same company. The company may shoot 1000+ pictures for the day, but they may only give you 50 or only the one they think is good back to you.they want to protect their company's image. Some photographer even put on contract that the client can't post their pictures on internet. WTF?? Some of the photographer just worry and jealous, their picture came out worse than the guest. My advice is. if you have only 1 photographer, better ask 1 family or friend take some snapshot picture during the ceremony too. Reply I don't know if you had anything in writing but hiring a photographer for a wedding is definitely a situation where you need everything written out. I don't think it's fair at all to say "never trust a photographer" based off of one experience. As a photographer, I'm not jealous of guests, nor do I have a problem with guests snapping photos for themselves, all I "worry" about is making sure the people who hired me get their money's worth. If that means shooing away an Uncle Bob, so be it. Reply I'm with Sarah here, if you've worked in wedding photography you should have known to only hire if there is a contract.. These contracts protect both photographer and clients and I think it's safe to say your photog was not a pro if they didn't use one. If you had a contract then you are well within your rights to ask for what you paid for or if denied any help settling go to court. Your contract should list everything you paid for. But remember you get what you pay for. Reply Great post. I'd love to link to this on my blog. Reply Great article, I've always been trying to find the right words to tell people about the whole Uncle Bob photographer scenario. It's sometimes difficult to approach this subject without coming off like a snob! I'm so glad you put this together, I'll be forwarding this to everyone I know who is planning a wedding. Reply Great article! 'Uncle Bob' can get very frustrating at times, especially when posed guests don't know where to look. Thanks for this! (How's this for the paparazzi: http://l.zndr.co.uk/p8fxWG) Reply This is SUCH a well written article and it brings up so many good points. I appreciate how you're not full square against people taking photos at weddings but as someone who's photographed weddings, it is so true that part of the battle is getting around all the family and friends who have their point and shoots out flashing pictures. It's definitely tough to balance not being rude to wedding guests and making sure you get the shots your clients are paying you to get! More guests just need to be aware of what is appropriate and what is going on around them. Reply I've been on both sides of the fence when it comes to this situation. I got married five years ago, so photography wasn't even remotely like it is today. My "wedding photographer" was a family friend who spent more time drinking mimosas then he did photographing us. A close friend took shots at our ceremony (and thankfully, our reception as well because our actual photographer had thrown-in the towel by then), and those are the only decent shots we have from the whole day. If she hadn't been there, getting in "the photographer's" way, we'd have nothing. On the other hand, I've shot a couple of weddings now and my first was a disaster, filled with Uncle Bobs, Aunt Marges and Cousin Freds. I assume it could have been because so much of the family lived a significant distance away and rarely got to see the couple, but I don't think it should make a difference. It took forever to do the family shots because of the bridal party's wandering eyes an heads, but I muddled through. A comment earlier about being a professional stands true-it's our jobs to make the best of the situation no matter what. The couple is paying us to capture what made their day special-not complain about their annoying family! 😉 That being said though, I'll definitely be discussing with the bride and groom before my next wedding shoot. Reply Having gotten our pro and non-pro photos back from the wedding I have to say I'm so glad we didn't do this. Our photographer was an amazing photo-journalist and he got a lot of fantastic shots but he couldn't be everywhere at once. He caught the group of guys twisting to Chuck Berry's You Never Can Tell (aka the song from Pulp Fiction) but missed the bubble war going on at the same time on the far side of the room. He also couldn't have the same perspective on which were the really important shots. He got some great photos of my husband's cousin's new boyfriend doing poi but didn't take any of my best friend of 15 years attempting to remember the routine we'd put together on holiday years before. This is in no way a critisism of him, there is no way he could or should have known but without that background he couldn't know that one shot of someone doing poi would mean more to us than another. Without guests cameras we would have missed a lot of special moments and the minor irritation of seeing the cameras was well worth it. Of course not everyone will feel the same, and if you want an unplugged wedding them go for it, but I wanted to offer an alternative perspective on the end result. Reply "Today I finally overcame trying to fit the world inside a picture frame… Didn't have a camera by my side this time. Hoping I would see the world through both my eyes." — John Mayer I think that quote is going in our invitations, followed by something along the lines of "So all our guests can be 'in the moment' with us, please, no photos during the ceremony." Reply Great article – but in my experience I think guests with digital cameras and phones are hear to stay. It's up to the wedding photographer to prove their worth. I always look at my photos and ask myself whether a guest could have taken them… For me that is the real measure of good wedding photography. Reply We live in a culture that is obsessed with the photo. Capturing the moment forever. We as photographers are partly to blame for it! Without such demand our industry would be drastically different. Would you be able to charge the same amount if people put little value in creating and capturing something that lasted forever? Living in the moment is a good thing but you can hardly blame people for wanting to create something that will live on. Reply I am a professional photographer who just, in the past couple years, made the big leap from managing corporate studios to launching a business of my own. At a wedding I photographed in June, I couldn't help but notice that a well-dressed guest had a much more expensive camera than my own. Mine is a great one, but she had the one I drool over and am saving up to purchase one day. Throughout the ceremony, she was constantly in my way. When it came time to do the group pictures, it got to the point that I had a hard time getting all the subjects to look straight ahead at my camera, when she was 20 ft to my right, taking pictures of my groups as well. I was so frustrated by the time the day was over, but kept my cool nonetheless. The very next day, she posted an album on facebook of a couple hundred photos from that day, and immediately I was afraid that she was going to undermine my work (ie: make the bride wonder why did she just pay me all that $ for photography that was going to take a couple weeks, when her family member was able to do it much faster and with better quality). Then I looked through the pictures and was reminded that the camera does NOT make the photographer. They were TERRIBLE. I was no longer worried about that. The worst that came out of it was the fact that I had to do a LOT of extra work in photoshop because I didn't have many where everyone was looking at me. I had to do quite a bit of head-swapping. I wish people would realize that when there is a paid professional there to do the job, they shouldn't feel compelled to help out. At the very least, if you do feel compelled to help out, have the decency to stay out of the way of the real professional. Maybe she thought she was going to save them some $ on ordering prints??? Reply having just shot a couple weddings – by the time I cropped out arms with dangling cellphones and point and shoots – all that was left was part of the bride and her dad walking down the isle. I also had photos that where sheer white from other people blowing the flash during my posed pictures!!! UGH Reply As a professional wedding photographer, I agree with an unplugged wedding. As a former bride last year, I disagree, but only because our photographer did a horrible job of actually capturing the mood, the space, and the details. He did a good job with most, but we had to ask several of our wedding guests for pictures in order to find a picture of the entire ceremony (not one super zoomed in on us) and of the entire wedding reception (not one super zoomed in on us). With a good photographer, they'll record everything, but ours was supposed to be a damn good photographer. 🙂 So, while I agree that Uncle Bobs can get super annoying, a few of our wedding guests saved us precious memories that our photographer did not capture. Reply I am a hobbyist photographer, NOT a professional & I acknowledge that. Still I LIVE to photograph things & would not appreciate someone telling me I wasn't welcome to take at least SOME photos at their wedding ESPECIALLY if it was about "I want the guests to pay their attention to ME" vs concerns about interference of the hired professional. When I have taken photos at weddings I've always struck a rapport with the professional & let them know that they are "it" & I will not seek to interfere–and if by chance I do, please let me know & I will do whatever, no objections. It's worked fine. Believe me I realize the bride & groom have every right to demand "unplugged," heck they can demand guests wear purple polka-dot hats if they want, it's THEIR wedding. But I would not feel welcome at an event where people act like me using a camera is akin to showing up dressed like Bozo the Clown or belching outloud during the ceremony, especially if I am in fact respectful of the pro & am out of the way. What business is it if anyone that I don't "absorb the experience?" If I'm not disturbing the peace or being a disruption, don't make a big deal out of nothing. I respect it is the couple's choice how they do it, but I still say just leave well enough alone if the guests aren't being a disruption or being loud/unruly etc. Reply Well, if you're one who stays out of the way you're very much in the minority, I think. Most amateurs are intrusive whether they mean to be or not, particularly with flashes and stuff, and the photos from the post above demonstrate that rather well. Also I don't think it's unreasonable to expect guests to pay attention during a wedding ceremony. The point of being at a wedding is to absorb the experience, as you put it, and if you don't want to do that, I don't understand why you're there at all. Reply That's all very well, but religious ceremonies (for example) are still an act of worship and some religious leaders ask for no photography out of respect of that. My ceremony will be religious and I don't want people interrupting quiet, intimate moments with flashes of the camera and the obnoxious 'clicking' noise. Receptions are different, anc I'd be perfectly happy for other guests to be snapping away, especially as I wouldn't be doing any myself. Reply I had my guests unplug for my may wedding during the ceremony- it was a truly magical experience. EVERYONE was in the moment with us- when we were announced as husband and wife, instead of the loud invasive clapping, everyone was right there with us- quiet, smiling, the room was filled with love- and there was a deep spiritual connection made between everyone in the room. It was electric and just fantastic- i can't recommend it enough! Reply Love this article! At the last wedding I attended I was so frustrated and distracted by the photographic under takings of my friend sitting near me. Not only was she documenting every bit of it, but with a TABLET, no less. Many other guests were ungrossed in their photos, and I honestly don't recall much of the ceremony at all. >:/ Initially, I thought that I'd be glad many guests will do the same at my wedding; since it means more photos, but that's why I'm shelling out for a photographer! In the end, I really don't want to look at the guest and see a sea of faces, behind lens and screens. Reply Great article – I'm sharing it with my clients! Reply We will be asking for absolutely no photography by guests during the ceremony. I am paying $3,500+ for our photographer, and I want to make absolutely sure I don't see any photos of point-and-shoots or cell phones in his beautiful professional photos. I am an amateur photographer and a bit of a photography snob. I recently perused through the portfolio of our photographer, and in one particular wedding, the ceremony was SO well-documented; he got every shot imaginable. And, in EVERY SINGLE photo, there was one guest in the third row or so on the aisle who stared at her phone the entire time; I don't know if she was taking photos or videoing, but never once did she look up at the couple. It drove me crazy. For people who are okay with that or who like that in their photos, all the more power to you, but it's just not for me. The reception, however, is fair game for all – from the DSLR users who don't know what ISO and shutter speed are to the iPhone people who apply every special effect imaginable. I'll be excited to see everyone's angle on the reception. Reply I've shared this article many times now – great advice. I once turned down shooting a friends wedding because I wanted to actually 'be there' that day not just hidden behind a camera and mentally removed from the activities. I love doing photography but sometimes its just better to experience the event, not just document it. Reply well said! Thank you for giving brides and grooms a voice to set limits for their day. Reply "The bride and groom have requested that all guests remain seated, do not stand in the aisles taking photos and enjoy the ceremony". Thank you, the minister. Reply With our wedding invites we sent out cards saying no cameras or phones allowed at our wedding and it really worked. Use the vistaprint free business cards!!! Reply not hating here, but it is extremely difficult for me to understand how someone would want this. Firstly, all photogs will want you to do this so they make more money, and secondly, yes your photog will take amazing pictures (but for me personally), having those candid shots, and different angles just gives you extra pictures to enjoy, and maybe your favorite picture is of "uncle bob" break dancing, and your photog didnt get it because they were doing a close up of a napkin with your name on it? Reply If uncle bob is break dancing during my vows, not only do I not want a picture of it, I have assigned specific people to be armed with sharp objects for removing anyone who tries to interrupt the ceremony. Reply Very good coverage of the day just isn't good enough anymore. You are the type that wants more, more, more, more! If we got the shot of "uncle Bob" break dancing, you would complain that we never got a close up of the "napkin with our names on it". Digital photography changed everything. Back in the day a freelancer was given 10 rolls of film, that's it! That ten rolls equaled 230-250 photos, depending on the camera. All the brides were happy. Today's bride has me giving up the thing I love to do & searching other ways to make a living! It's really sad. Reply It is amazing how different people can be. My son is handing out cameras at his wedding and asking people to shoot away and pass them around. He is the artsy type, so this might not work for everyone. Reply I can relate to this. We filmed a wedding last year where the photographer did not allow guests to take photos. Upon delivering the video to our client, she begins to tell me how upset she was with the photographer because she cut half of the brides mom's arm off in the shot. I went home and went through the footage from our saftey camera and wouldn't you know it, one of the guests took a photo of the bride during the processional while being almost in the center isle with her ipad, which we all know is not a small devise. So the photographer had no choice but to edit the photo the way she did. Reply I agree…. sort of. As a recent bride (four months ago), this is rather fresh in my memory. I discovered when we received our disc of images from our (awesome) photographer that there were a few important family members that we didn't have *any* pictures of at the wedding. We had a party booth but some people didn't step in. We had some guests live Instagram-ing the wedding, but still we don't have a record that some guests were even there… and frankly, I can't recall if some of them were. So, additional pictures, even non-professional quality, would have been welcome. Reply Preach it!! Love this so much! Reply Wedding guests with the emergence of smartphones and digital cameras becoming so affordable, people will be taking more and more photos at weddings. The guests should definitely allow the photographer room to operate and get those important shots, but there has to be some middle ground to allow guest to use their own camera. Reply I just read an article in the weekend paper about the "slow photography" movement…as in, just like slow food, we might think about the way we take photographs. My fiance and I talked about the feasibility of an unplugged wedding and didn't feel like it was right for us. So, the idea of slow photography seemed more reasonable. Remember when you just had a roll of film? You took those pictures a bit more judiciously and didn't look at them immediately after you took them, only to decide they weren't quite perfect. You would have to wait and see what came out in the development (which was an awfully nice surprise, wasn't it?). I am thinking of some wording that has to do with taking photos but not forgetting to be there with us and let us see your lovely faces… Reply I got married a week and a half ago. We had a mention on our wedsite faq about doing it unplugged with a link to this post, then printed out some flyers from here and hung them up on the outside of the venue. and it worked! at the reception, i caught a couple family members with their camera phones out, gave them a silly/stern look and they sheepishly put them away. mostly, people actually respected it though!!!! It's pretty crazy though that it's 12 days post-wedding and I don't have a single photo from the day (worth it… and the photographers will get the photos to us soon enough.) the moment, especially, when i walked down the aisle, was one of my favorite parts. it was like the storybook idea of heaven, that there are all your loved ones, smiling at you, waiting to accept you with open arms. and i am so, so, so, so glad that not a single one of them was holding a camera. Reply For those guests wanting pictures of the wedding, all they have to do is check out the bride and grooms online gallery and order prints. The pro hired for the wedding cannot possibly give out a bunch of free shots to the guests. It would be an astronomical amount of money for a 150+ number of guests wedding. An Uncle Bob doesn't really bother me unless they are rude and disrupting the ceremony. Unfortunately, the reason for this aggressive behavior is that they have no intention of buying prints(how the pro makes his income) and will do anything to get a shot. Also many pros DO post wedding pics online to FB, but again people will copy these pics and again no print sales. The bride and grooms right to make prints from the wedding DVD is only granted to them, not to the other 150 guests. Too many guests expect the whole wedding album for free. It just isn't financially possible for the pro to do this. Uncle Bobs that stand behind and retake the nicely set up shots arranged by the pro are taking income from the pro in print sales. this is the only way the pro can break even. I know many out there think that wedding photographers make tons of money, but what people don't realize, is that after the 8-10 hrs of wedding coverage, the pro goes home and will spend another 50-60 hrs editing, and another 8-10 hours uploading 400-800 photos online. Plus insurance, taxes, equiptment, etc. that is why print sales are an important source of income. Reply YES! I'm so happy to have come across this article. I've been so concerned about this and didn't even realize an "unplugged" wedding was an option! Reply Having read this item before my wedding and now being in the state of evaluating how it all went down post-wedding, I wanted to come back to this thread with some recommendations. I loved this story and the principle behind it…that you really want people to be there. On the other hand, many offbeat brides (IMO) are cautious on spending a gazillion dollars on photographers. I had an affordable (but good) photographer and thought he'd capture what we wanted – we said very little posed photography. Unfortunately, I've got no photos with some of my closest family…and I know that my Mom specifically didn't bring a camera because I told her about this philosophy. My advice is that if you do have friends who love taking pictures, they might be your greatest asset for the random get-together shots that are often better than the professional glossies. Reply As a pastor, I require that there be no photography during ceremonies. It has blinded me!! So let your officiant be the bad guy and tell everyone that they require no photos Reply I totally agree, take in the moment without your device. I never thought of asking guests NOT to use their phone or camera during the ceremony but after reading this article, I've been empowered to do so 🙂 Reply We politely asked our friends and family to drop the cameras and "just be there" and it was wonderful. I think everyone slowed down, felt the air and smiled. We posted a little sign where people were coming in and nobody was put out by the requests. In a way, I think it set a relaxing tone that lasted throughout the day. Reply p.s. we DID allow reception photo snapping, why not! Reply I'm so glad I read this post when I prepared for our wedding a few months ago. There was another one I spotted on here about placing a note in the program asking please no photography during the ceremony and please don't post photos or video of our wedding on any social media. It was tough discussing this rule with my in-laws, who are non-stop shutterbugs; they said they thought our guests would find it controlling and rude. But we were expecting a very emotional day (both of my parents are gone; my fiancé proposed to me a few weeks before my mother died and knowing she would not be with us for the wedding was very hard on all of us). I didn't want to feel even more vulnerable with everyone snapping photos and then sticking them without our OK on the Facebooks. After all there were many friends we couldn't manage to invite due to the venue's limitations, and shoving our big party in our friends' faces on FB might have caused hurt feelings. As it happens we were super smart to have insisted on the no photo blurb on our program, because when the big day finally arrived, it rained cats and dogs and we had to move our spacious outdoor ceremonial setup inside our tiny cabin venue. It was beautiful but harried and rushed in response to the weather, and the aisle was so narrow I couldn't walk down with both my aunt and uncle on either side as planned; rather, it appeared as though we were all squeezing rather inelegantly down the aisle, and on our recessional, it looked like I was dragging my new husband with me! This is all to say that our actual wedding ceremony was far more cramped than expected, so I can only imagine how much more invasive allowing 125+ iPhones and Nikons snapping away at us as we tried to create a sacred, safe, peaceful and joyful space would've been if we hadn't thought carefully about this matter ahead of time. I AM SO GLAD I DID THIS, AND I AM AMAZED THAT I DID SO! Indeed, I have a very hard time sticking to my guns, always giving into what others want as a chronic people-pleaser and life-long customer service rep of some kind or other, so this was a tiny victory for me which resulted in a fine ceremony as well as great photographs by the professionals we'd hired (and paid royally for, natch), who actually had a shot at getting decent angles in terrible, low light, which requires a still hand without a lot of shoving all the Uncle Bobs out of the damn way. And BTW, we actually have an Uncle Bob named Uncle Bob. We did the right thing. Reply This is one of the things I love most about OffBeatBride, the critical information and advice that you didn't even know you needed [because you just never thought of it] until you read about it. Thanks to this article, I now know that I'm definitely going to be unplugging my wedding because: –It's incredibly rude and distracting –Those photos aren't for us; they're for Facebook! -_- –Medical reasons among the guests –I paid money for a photographer LOL let my investment not be wasted! While I'm a huge fan of photos as memory holders, I wish there was some way to effectively keep people from spreading them all over the internet…. *sigh* Reply I just realized, wouldn't using Google Glasses solve this? You can still record/film what you want, AND the LCD/view finder screen won't be visible! Reply I am such a huge supporter of going unplugged now and it all started with this post. Reply Brides, go UNPLUGGED (with a minute or two allotted for the freelancers)! Also request no friendly facebook posts, etc. You want the opportunity to put your best look up and not have a million ones where you look dazed or were adjusting your spanks on the way to the reception. I am a wedding planner today almost completely because I want to help brides have the fairy tale wedding that I did not. I'm a very organized, type-A personality; however, when you plan a wedding yourself you simply do not know all the little intricacies that make it extra special. There is SO much to do and think about that it's very easy to spend your wedding day EXHAUSTED and just ready for it to be done (who wants that?)! My 66-year old grandmother was my Uncle Bob (imagine that)! There are some wedding photos (my pro shots) I can't even bear to look at to this day and that was 20 yrs ago! My husband and I joke about it today and usually when I tell the story people fall over laughing — her camera was a new Polaroid Instamatic bought especially for the big day. After every shot, you heard click – a long whir – and the sound of vigorous arm waving to dry the photo…she even sent a few other people up behind the officiant when her legs got tired but she still wanted her shot! Yes, it's hilariously funny and a bonafide "can-you-believe" memory from my wedding, but honestly one I could have done without. That incident is really what I remember about the ceremony and my vows. And ps – I never told grammy (God rest her precious soul). 😀 Reply I'm a writer, and in a wedding scene I wrote I had a groom who was majorly camera shy so I had his wedding be unplugged (except for one photographer and one videographer) and then each guest got a CD of pictures and video clips mailed to them so they still had momentos of the day. Reply Great article!!! I am sharing this on my page if you don't mind!!! Reply It's all a matter of personal choice but I like the idea of no photos during the ceremony. Guests are usually invited to photograph the couple with the register and there will be lots of chances to take photos afterwards. Listen to the words and enjoy the moment – it passes so quickly…. Reply As a pro wedding photographer I find it rude the these guests get in my way while I'm trying to my job. I never get in their way at their job. I only have one chance to get it right & guests hamper my ability to work at 100%. I call them "camera gnats" These people need to understand that when I can't work at 100% it affects the out come of the job & the ones who suffer are the Bride & Groom. Put your cameras down & go get a drink………..Facebook can wait for these photos! Reply I understand the concept, but I disagree. I think it's incredibly rude to shame my guests for doing what comes naturally. Since the invention of personal cameras people have wanted to take photos to remember special moments. Our technology makes it available to more people these days, and therefore you see more people engaged in photo/video activity. Yes, our society and its technology has led people to document what seems like "everything," but not truly everything. Truth be told, when when I'm personally not using my camera/phone to capture what could be considered a special moment, I'm usually pretty disinterested in it: I don't find it captivating. Why do people continue to take photos of the Grand Canyon, despite it already being documented by thousands of other people? When they are there, in that moment, the moment is unique, they're captivated by their experience, and they want to be able to remember it for much longer than just that fleeting span of time. I would like my guests to feel welcomed at my wedding, not thrown a bunch of rules & guidelines. The bottom line is that I'm excited that my guests are willing to take time out of their busy lives to share the day with me! The fact that they are interested, captivated, and find the ceremony/reception special and are just as eager to have photo/video, makes their attendance even more meaningful. Reply The problem is that you are not the Grand Canyon and do not deserve to be treated as such. They weren't born with phones in their hand, so it isn't doing what comes naturally. All those people are not interested in you. At that moment, they are only interested in their phones. Look at them and see how many are actually looking at you. They are looking at the phones, and would kill in someone got in the way. Then they have to pay more attention to the phone so they can send the picture to Facebook and where ever else they send it. Then Tweet something. All this time those friends are ignoring you, who should be the center of attention, not an after thought. And by the time they get finish diddling with the phones, the service will be over and they haven't seen a thing. Just ask them about it – they haven't seen it. Reply I took this article and ran with it for my October 2013 wedding and it was, hands down, one of the best decisions we made for our ceremony. I have a mental pictures frozen in my mind of turning around at the front, standing with my soon to be husband, and seeing the FACES of everyone in the crowd. I will forever cherish that moment. Our reverend was not comfortable with saying anything, so we placed a blurb in our program and it worked like a charm. DO IT! We took our wording from the examples above (we also had a ring ceremony, thanks OBB). I think having the ring ceremony helped encourage people to not have cameras in their hands: "Welcome, friends and family! Thank you for being here tonight, we are sincerely grateful for your presence in our lives. We feel especially lucky to have so many special people share in this very special day. We invite you to be truly present at this special time. Please, turn off your cellphones and put down your cameras. The photographer will capture how this moment looks — We encourage you all to capture how it feels with your hearts, without the distraction of technology. During the Ceremony we will be having what is known as a Ring Ceremony. The concept is simple: throughout the ceremony our rings will be making their way through the crowd, with an invitation for each of you to hold the rings in your hand for a moment, warm them with your love, and make a silent wish for us, one that will carry us into a bright and lasting marriage. When we exchange the rings during our ceremony, they will carry not only the promises we make to each other, but the love and support of each of you. So sit back, relax, and get ready to have fun! We thank you in advance for sharing in this special, once-in-a-lifetime moment for us." Reply Courtney, This is absolutely a great idea, and I hope it worked with no problems. I used to do wedding videos before Iphones grew fast to people's hands, so it wasn't nearly as bad. Glad I moved away from doing weddings. It would drive me nuts today. Good Luck Reply It's not just weddings – it's any religious event. I've been doing the communion and confirmation photos for the local church for the past 8 years or so. The first couple of years, it was fine. But around year 3, more people decided that if I was allowed to come up and take shots right in front of the altar, they should be allowed to do the same. The low point was year 4 – there was a man who crawled up in front of the altar and was on the ground right by my feet while I was trying to take the shot. Another guy went around the back of the altar so he could get a shot of the kid's face instead of a side view. Obviously, that guest wasn't a Catholic! The priest and youth director try to get me the room I need to move by reminding people at the rehearsal that they should not leave their seats to take photos, that I'll be taking photos and they can get them from me – I have the best view in the house and it's not like I'm charging a ton ($15 for a 5X7 or 3 for $30). I think a lot of times it's not the parents or sponsors who are taking these shots (they were at the rehearsal, so they heard the announcement) but it's the aunts, uncles, grandparents, etc. who just came to the event. After the Mass, we do a group shot of each class. There is always a herd of 50+ people standing directly behind me while I get the shot. I always tell them (or the youth director makes the announcement) that if they let me get my shot with all of the kids looking at me and no other flashes going off, I'll move out of the way and they can take their own. Of course, their shot will have their kid looking at them, but every other kid in the shot will be looking at their own parent. Why not just sit back and ENJOY this moment in your child's life? I was hired to do the job of documenting it, and quite honestly the priest doesn't want people wandering around the church to take a shot of their kid. 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11-17-2008 02:03 PM - last edited on 02-20-2017 12:36 PM by OscarFuentes
I thought I'd share some helpful information to help start the forums!
Upgrading Memory
To upgrade memory on HP and Compaq "desktop-style" computers, you really only need to know three things:
1) What type of memory your computer needs.
2) How many memory slots are available and if you have any that are already open.
3) What is the maximum amount of memory you can add.
To find the maximum amount you can add, find the maximum memory that your motherboard can handle (4 GB, 8 GB, etc...). You can find this information on your product's motherboard specification on the HP Web site. You also need to know the maximum your operating system can use. For example, 32-bit versions of Windows will only be able to use about 3.5 Gigabytes (of 4 GB). This is true of any operating system (that I know of). 64-bit versions can use 8 GBs or more depending on their edition (Windows 7 Ultimate can go clear up to 192 GB). Once you know these two things, motherboard maximum and Operating system maximux, then you use the lowest of the two numbers. For example, if your motherboard can take up to 8 GB memory max and you install a 32-bit version of Windows 7, the maximum amount of memory that you can use is still ~4 GB (3.5).
To find the type of memory you need, find your computer's product specification and motherboard specification on the HP Web site.
Your computer has a model number printed on a label stuck to its case. You can go to www.hp.com and put the model number and the word "specification" into the search field at the top. Find the product specification document in the list of search results - it is probably the first result in the list. Open the specification and you can find the type of memory and the HP name of your computer's motherboard. You can then search www.hp.com using the HP name of the motherboard to find the motherboard specification. The motherboard specification has more detailed memory information that you may want: total number of slots, memory speed, etc... Write all this stuff down.
Before going to the store and buying memory, I still like to open the computer up to physically look at the number of slots - you never know if the factory had to change the memory configuration when it was building it. To find the number of slots, turn off the computer, remove the side panel and physically look at the slots on the board. You are going to have to open it up anyway to add the modules. If you have a slimline, you may need to break out the screwdriver and flashlight to move some components out of the way.
So... once you have the memory type, the number of slots, and the maximum amount, you can purchase the memory. Some things to keep in mind when you purchase memory:
* For best compatibility, install DIMMs that all have the same part number. It's pretty bad when you purchase memory and install it and then it doesn't work... especially if the memory you purchases is online and you must wait a few days between installs.
*Your motherboard is probably capable of supporting several different memory speeds. If possible, buy the highest rated speed that the motherboard supports. For example if your motherboard supports the highest speed of 800MHz, purchase 800 MHz memory DIMMS. But also keep in mind that the memory system will only operate as fast as slowest rated DIMM. That is, if you have both a 667 MHz DIMM and an 800 MHz DIMM installed, the memory system runs at 667 MHz (slower). All DIMMs would need to be 800 MHz for the system to operate at 800 (faster).
* Do not buy high-density or Fully Buffered modules unless you know the PC supports it. Even so, if your PC supports both unbuffered and high-density (registered), use low density to be safe. Typically, high-density (registered) DIMMs will have an R after the speed and Fully buffered will show FB. For example PC2-5300R.
* For DDR2 and DDR3 SDRAM, try to use exact pairs of DIMMs. An exact pair is all of the same speed and size and of the same manufacturer. To be safe, you can install DIMMs that all have the same part number. Install these in "paired" slots - usually slots 1 & 3 or 2 & 4. If your motherboard has six slots and supports DDR3 and tri-channel - put matched sets of three into 1,3,& 5 or 2,4,& 6. Doing so will cause the memory system to act in Dual/Tri channel mode (if your motherboard supports it). Dual channel mode is faster and more efficient and can definitely improve your system's performance. Also keep in mind that if any of the DIMMs are not an exact match, is not in a paired slot, or the total number of DIMMs is an odd number (3), then the system will not run in Dual-channel mode.
* ECC vs. non-ECC. ECC is used for detecting and correcting errors. If your PC supports ECC you can install it. Otherwise, do not purchase ECC DIMMS.
* CAS latency (CS). Normally you don't really have to care about this spec. This number represents the speed it takes to retrieve data to and from the memory controller. Basically, think of this as another speed rating - with the lower the number the better. Again... just to be safe, I would try to make sure that all DIMMs have the same CAS value - all DIMM part numbers are the same.
Actually installing memory modules is easy.
1) Turn off the PC and disconnect all the cables.
2) Move it to the kitchen table or somewhere over a linoleum or tiled floor. Do not work over carpet - you can fry the board due to static electricity.
3) Remove the side panel. HP usually makes this pretty simple by untwisting one or two thumb screws on the back and sliding the panel off.
4) Lay the computer on its side so that the open space is facing up.
5) If you need to remove a memory module, pull out/push down on the little plastic hinges at the ends of the memory module. When you pullout/push down, the module pops up out of its slot.
6) Line up the module over the memory slot in the computer. The gold teeth on the module go down into the slot. Also, the module has a cutout notch between the gold teeth that fits over a small tab inside the memory slot. This notch prevents you from installing the module backwards.
7) Install a new module by pushing it down into an open memory slot. When you push the module into its slot, the small plastic hinges at the ends of the memory slot automatically rotate up and grip the ends of the memory module.
😎 Make sure the memory module is fully seated by pressing in on the hinges. The memory module should sit flush. One end of the module should not be sticking up higher than the other.
9) When you are done. Put everything back in place, replace the side panel and hook the computer back up.
10) The computer should boot up to Windows and you can enjoy more memory. If the computer beeps at you when it starts, you did something wrong or you got some bad memory.
Here is a helpful support document from HP on the subject (where I borrowed the graphics). It even has a video:
HP and Compaq Desktop PCs - Upgrading Memory (RAM)
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I have a HP Pavilion a6010n Desktop. It has 1Mb Ram (2 x 512k) I want to add another 1Mb, what speed and type of RAM do I require?
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01-07-2009 06:02 PM - last edited on 02-20-2017 12:45 PM by OscarFuentes
According to your Product Specification and Motherboard Specification your memory information is this...
Memory Installed 1 GB
Maximum allowed 4 GB* (1 GB DIMM in each of the 4 slots)
Type = 240 pin DDR2 SDRAM
Speed supported PC2-4200 MB/sec
Supports two channel memory (so you will get better performance if the sticks are all the same size/type/manufacturer and put into paired slots (1-3, 2-4, or 1-2-3-4).
Only use non-ECC memory only, unbuffered. Most DIMMS you buy are non-ECC.
I would still open the case or look in the BIOS to physically verify what slots are actually filled. You never know, the factory may have put 4 256MB DIMMS, instead of 2 512MBs.
By the way, for other folks that want to find their product and motherboard specification: enter your PC's model number into the search line from www.hp.com , click on Support and troubleshooting for your model number (this last post was an a6010n), and then click on Product Information in the middle of the page.
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Hi pf2868,
The memory may be faster than the previous RAM so you it's possible you just need to update/edit your BIOS to change the memory speed to your new memory.
Upgrading Memory
No beep.
I did call Kingston last night and worked with them.I tried both memory stixs in either slot and neither would booth up.
They decided to send 2 new memory stixs and try them.Will let the group know the out come.Thanks
Upgrading Memory
I own a Compaq Presario S5100NX. It has 512 and I want to update to 1G. When I installed the new memories the computer made an estrange sounds and did not work. I search in the Compaq webpage without success for the possible BIOS that need to be updated. Do you help me and let me know other area that I could find them. Thank you!
Upgrading Memory
With the new memory stixs installed I still could not boot up windows.After calling Kingston I ended up during a recovery on my system.
It works fine now but had to reconfigue my entire machine.I also lost all of my personal data and pictures.Thanks for everybody input.
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Ingredients for Skin:
250 gm all purpose flour
1 tsp alkaline water (kan sui or air abu)*optional*
2 large eggs,beaten *optional*
2 cups water or plus extra
2 tsp pandan flavor essence
2 tbsp butter/oil for brushing
Ingredients for Filling:
2 cups white grated coconut
90g gula melaka(palm sugar) chopped
3-5 tbsp water
few pieces pandan leave,knotted(screwpine leaves)
1:Cook gula melaka (palm sugar) and water in a thick saucepan until syrupy.Add in grated coconut,pandan leaves and mix thoroughly.Keep stirring until thick or the syrup combine well with grated coconut.Dish out and set aside to cool.
2:Sieve flour and salt into a mixing bowl,set aside. Beat eggs with hand beater,gradually add in water ,flour mixture ,pandan flavor and alkaline water .Mix all ingredients till well combine ,then strain into another bowl.
3:Heat a 8 inch non-stick skillet/pan at medium low heat ,brush with some butter or oil.Pour a scoop batter in the pan,tilt pan quickly to form a thin pancake.Reduce the heat to low and cook until it's set.
4:Remove pancake from skillet and transfer to a plate or cutting board.Dish 1-2 tsp coconut filling in the center of the pancake,then roll up from inward ,then fold both sides inward and continue to roll up tightly like maki sushi.
5:Serve warm or cold as snack or dessert with tea or coffee.
If you can't find alkaline water,just omit this ingredient.Some people even omit eggs in the batter.As for the filling I omit the corn flour for thickening.. remember there is no hard to rule to follow when making this kueh !!


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Golden Sky Media brauchte ein neues Logo Design und hat einen Wettbewerb auf 99designs gestartet.
Aus 107 Designs von 17 Designern wurde eine Gewinner gewählt.
Need a company/brand logo that is impactful and memorable.
The Sorority Tour
We will be using this logo on all materials related to The Sorority Tour. Currently we have been using a "dated" logo that you can find at (http://www.sororitytour.com) ... we need something that combines the college feel with a classic brand's logo. Definitely something that is a little more modern and hip.
The Sorority Tour is a company that puts up and coming music artists out on the road to play for the college market -- mainly private shows at sorority houses. It can be viewed as almost a Minor League system for the music industry. The artists that will be (and have been) participating are the next generation of big music acts in this demographic.
Eventually this logo will be incorporated into merchandise and all signage involved with the tour. We need the logo to carry the brand image of this company ... since the artists will be previously unknown to most colleges they must trust "The Sorority Tour" as a brand when booking these shows.
We will be basing our website (at the early stages of development) on the design and feel of this logo.
- Colors that appeal to young women
- Possible incorporation of Greek letters (can't be overdone)
- Looking to use the company name "The Sorority Tour" on its own with the possibility of some kind of design to accompany it
This is the first artist that went out on The Sorority Tour and the promo video we did for him:
This is the vibe of a Sorority Tour show:
Don't want a 'cheesy' cartoon type feel.
Don't want something cliche - in regards to all other Greek (fraternity/sorority) designs.
Finden Sie heraus, wie ein Designwettbewerb funktioniert, oder lernen Sie mehr über unsere Logo-Design-Angebote.


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Vienna House Easy Limburg
Schiede 10. 65549 Limburg
+49 6431 207 0 - [email protected]
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Your mobile concierge
I'm your digital travel assistant
"Not all those who wander are lost." Sometimes a local is your best choice to help you discover a city. The mobile concierge is your digital and local point of contact. Here you will find lots of interesting, helpful and exciting information and services about your hotel and your travel destination – fast and uncomplicated.
Mobile Check-in & Check-out
Want to start your holiday feeling relaxed? It's easy! Check in comfortably and directly with just a few clicks. Checking out is just as easy using the mobile concierge. Waiting in line just isn't an option anymore.
Weather & Hotel Information
Check the weather forecast from the comfort of your hotel bed, then get some inspiration with insider tips from the hotel on new restaurants, bars and recreational activities – including offline maps, jogging routes and lots more!
Reception & Hotel Service
Tired after a long day of discovery in the city? Then use the reception or hotel service tiles. We are there for you to answer your questions and fulfil your wishes.
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So don't forget to use the mobile concierge during your next visit. It unites several interesting amenities to make your stay even more comfortable!
Connect to our free high-speed WiFi. Enter www.vienna.house into your browser and use your personal travel assistant.


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In this section
Our areas of focus
- Adult Congenital Heart Disease
- Advanced diagnostics
- Cardiac anesthesia
- Cardiogenetics Program
- Cardiac catheterization
- Cardiac Intensive Care Unit
- Cardiac Physical Activity Program
- Project ADAM
- Developmental Follow-up Program
- Electrophysiology
- Fetal Heart Program
- General cardiology
- Heart-healthy eating
- Heart Failure
- Heart surgery
- Heart Transplant
- Home monitoring program
- Marfan Syndrome
- VAD and ECMO Program
- Pulmonary Hypertension
- School Intervention Program
- Tracheal Disorders Program
- Conditions
- Tests, treatments and services
- Tracheal surgery
- For medical professionals
Tracheal conditions
The Children's Tracheal Disorders Program team treats all simple and complex tracheal disorders and conditions. Many of these conditions are rare and they often have a genetic basis, meaning your child might be born with a particular disorder.
Following, you'll find the more common cases that the team sees at Children's.
Tracheal/Bronchial malasia
About tracheal/bronchial malasia
Tracheal/bronchial malacia is a weakening of the cartilage that supports the trachea. This lack of cartilage support can cause the trachea to collapse when your child exhales. There are several types and causes of this disorder. In children, tracheal/bronchial malacia usually has a genetic origin. Most of the kids our team sees with this condition were born that way and some may require surgery to correct the issue.
Tracheal/Bronchial malasia care at Children's
Depending on the type of tracheal/bronchial malacia your child has, surgery might be required. Children's specializes in the type of surgery best suited to repair this condition. In most cases, an airway reconstruction surgery might be required.
Read more about surgeries to correct tracheal/bronchial malasia
Tracheal/Bronchial stenosis
About tracheal/bronchial stenosis
Tracheal/bronchial stenosis is a narrowing of your child's windpipe. The narrowing can cause a few noticeable symptoms including noisy breathing, also called stridor, and recurring pneumonia. In children, this rare condition is usually caused by a congenital issue and can be discovered very early in life.
Read more about stridor as well as recurring pneumonia
Tracheal/Bronchial stenosis care at Children's
After tracheal/bronchial stenosis is diagnosed, usually after a round of sophisticated imaging, the Children's team will determine the best course of treatment. In rare cases, surgery might be required. Children's specializes in open airway reconstruction, a surgery required to correct the disorder.
Vascular ring
About vascular ring
This rare, congenital condition occurs when the aorta grows around the trachea and esophagus. The condition usually presents itself very early in life. In children, the condition can cause breathing and feeding problems because the aorta can exert pressure on the trachea and esophagus.
Vascular ring care at Children's
Treatment for this rare condition is a specialty of the tracheal disorders team at Children's. In some cases, surgical revision might be performed. During treatment your child will have full access to the team of physicians and support personnel from various hospital disciplines including ear, nose and throat and general surgery.
Pulmonary artery slings
About pulmonary artery slings
This very rare condition occurs when the left pulmonary artery does not follow its usual path in the body. Symptoms of this condition might include shortness of breath, and fainting spells. The condition almost always requires surgery.
Pulmonary artery slings care at Children's
The tracheal disorders team at Children's has one of the nation's most advanced treatment programs for pulmonary artery slings. Treatment of this condition almost always includes revision surgery. This surgery has been performed successfully at Children's for years and some techniques involved in revision were developed here.
Complete tracheal rings
About complete tracheal rings
A normal trachea is composed of a number of c-shaped cartilage rings. When these c-shaped rings close in completely to form a circle of cartilage, complete tracheal rings are formed. These rings can cause the narrowing of the opening of your child's windpipe and lead to breathing problems. Because the condition is congenital, it is usually recognized very shortly after birth.
Complete tracheal rings care at Children's
Treatment for complete tracheal rings is another chief specialty of the team at Children's. If surgery is required, an open airway reconstruction might be performed. After surgery, your child will have the benefit of comprehensive after-care by our dedicated team of nurses who specialize in caring for tracheal disorder patients.
Tracheal/Esophageal fistula
About tracheal/esophageal fistula (H3)
A fistula in the body occurs when two organs fuse together abnormally. In the case of a tracheal/esophageal fistula, the trachea and esophagus are fused. This is a congenital condition and is usually discovered before birth or very shortly after birth. This condition can cause breathing and feeding problems and usually must be corrected surgically.
Tracheal/Esophageal fistula care at Children's (H3)
Most children with a tracheal/esophageal fistula are tiny babies. The team at Children's specializes in caring for the tiniest infants and has expertise in the surgical revision of fistulas, if necessary. Our goal is to intervene in the case of a fistula as early as possible so that your child can have the healthiest life start possible.
Tracheal tumor
About tracheal tumor
Breathing problems in children can take many forms and have many causes. In rare instances, you child might have a tumor of the trachea. These tumors can be benign or malignant. In either case, they can be problematic and must be addressed medically.
Tracheal tumor care at Children's
Depending on the location and severity of the tracheal tumor or tumors, the Children's team might prescribe surgery. The tracheal disorders team has vast expertise in operating on the trachea and has demonstrated many successful surgical outcomes. Oncological support at Children's is also available in the case of cancerous tracheal tumors.
Contact us
To make an appointment, call the Airway and Digestive Center clinician.
(414) 266-6487
Born without a trachea, baby's life saved by Children's Hospital of Wisconsin
Never before in the United States has a baby survived when born without a trachea. That changed earlier this year when a team of surgeons performed an innovative series of procedures they had never done before — saving the life of Thomas Richards. Learn more.


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Forkless Friday at Obama event
Politico: Does a fork or dinner knife pose an unacceptable danger to President Barack Obama?
One wouldn't think so, given the hundreds of lunches and dinners he's attended ranging from state dinners to political fundraisers to run-of-the-mill stops on the rubber-chicken circuit.
However, at one such lunch Friday afternoon, guests heard an unusual announcement that they needed to hand over their silverware for security reasons.
"It's very important that you use your utensils as soon as possible," National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials board member Raquel Regalado told about 1000 delegates at the group's annual conference.
Regalado hurried the diners to finish up their salads and pre-cut chicken breasts, saying that the Secret Service required that there be no knives at the tables and that the forks be rounded up before Obama entered the room.
"As you know, we're having another speaker and there is some Secret Service involved. So there's a reason why there's no knives at your table and the forks will be collected. … And I'm not joking," Regalado told the audience in a ballroom at Disney's Contemporary Resort at Walt Disney World. "So, like the good Hispanic mother I'm here to tell you to please, eat your lunch."
A Secret Service spokesman confirmed that the agency made the request, but said such requirements are common at large events where the president speaks at about the same time people are dining. "The Secret Service coordinates this process with staff and host committee to ensure tables are cleared of material that may be deemed hazardous prior to the arrival of the president," Special Agent Max Milien told POLITICO. "Any implication that this was unique for this event is completely inaccurate."
In other words, the announcement at the Latino officials' event may have been unusual, but the removal of the silverware usually takes place without anyone realizing it's a security measure. Still, there are a wide variety of breakfasts, lunches and dinners the president attends where diners still have the full complement of silverware as Obama speaks.
Milien declined to comment on the discrepancy. However, it's known that the Secret Service adjusts security depending on the size of the crowd and how much officials know about who's in attendance. At some events, guests must pass through magnetometers. At others, they don't.
The Service usually doesn't worry too much about impromptu stops where a potential assailant would have no reason to expect the president. Sometimes the president's attendance at sporting events is kept secret until the last minute to avoid having to perform security checks on every fan.
Indeed, there is plenty of silverware at large events like the White House Correspondents Dinner. However, those on the dais are well known to the White House and Obama does not plunge into the crowd there. After the speech, Obama spent about six minutes shaking hands along a so-called ropeline in front of the crowd.
Was Skippy afraid someone was going to stick a fork in him to see if he's done? 🙂