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Trusted Dermatologist in Wyandotte, MI
Grekin Skin Institute has a Wyandotte, MI, dermatologist who offers comprehensive care for a full range of medical and cosmetic skin issues. We treat patients with psoriasis, eczema, acne, and skin cancer. We also work with clients who want injections of BOTOX and other anti-wrinkle fillers, laser treatments to remove unsightly veins and excess hair, and microdermabrasion procedures to help smooth skin. The physicians that work with us are all board certified, and we accept most forms of medical insurance.
We understand that each client comes to us for his or her own unique reasons, so we'll customize treatment plans that specifically address each client's needs. Our friendly, helpful office staff makes it easy for you to schedule appointments.
Pamper Your Skin
Grekin Skin Institute makes it hassle-free to take care of your skin by providing care in four conveniently located facilities. Whether you come to us for diagnosis and treatment of a skin pathology or for a cosmetic treatment that may help enhance your self-confidence, you'll receive the same high-quality service. Regular appointments with a Wyandotte, MI, dermatologist may play a key role in maintaining your overall health status. Contact us today to learn more.
When most people think of acne, they tend to picture teenage sufferers. But in reality, acne is a skin condition that impacts people of all ages. If you're tired of struggling with acne, come to Grekin Skin Institute to learn about the treatment options offered at our Wyandotte, MI office.
Over time, sun exposure and your skin's natural aging process can cause discoloration and telltale age spots. But thanks to today's cutting-edge cosmetic treatments, you can reverse the damaging effects of sun exposure and banish brown spots for good. At Grekin Skin Institute in Wyandotte, MI, we offer a wide range of treatment options for age spot and brown spot removal.
As we age, our faces are more likely to develop wrinkles. And though facial lines are a normal part of the aging process, you don't have to sit back and settle for their pesky presence. At Grekin Skin Institute in Wyandotte, MI, we offer a number of anti-wrinkle fillers designed to smooth out the skin for a more youthful appearance.
Laughter, sadness, anger and surprise – your face shows all of your emotions to the world. And a lifetime of emotions means that your facial muscles have been put to the test, leading to wrinkles, crow's feet, and laugh lines. If the signs of aging are finally starting to catch up to you, come to Grekin Skin Institute in Wyandotte, MI to learn more about BOTOX treatment.
all went well
Great doctor! Very efficient office. Very friendly all around.
Great service and staff. Very thorough. Would highly recommend.
Very friendly!
Since my first appointment I've had nothing but great experiences! Right away Dr. Grekin came up with a plan to Help manage my skincare needs . The doctors and staff Are always helpful and accommodating. I just wish I would have became a patient sooner!
Always a pleasant experience, taken on time.
Staff is always prompt, treated with respect, and concerned with my health.
Great experience today. My husband was seen by Dr.Jan & assistant Kim.K for a minor surgery on his back. They made the two of us feel very comfortable and were attentive with all my husbands needs during the procedure.
I was so concerned over what I would look like after my treatment as I work with the public and I must say no one could even tell I had a procedure.
Love this place. Fast and quick. Listen to all your needs. I see Ashley. She's great. Glad I left my dermatologist to come here. Definitely don't regret it. Soo happy.
I absolutely love Grekin Skin Institute and everyone that works there. Cannot say enough great things; Patient, caring, empathetic, thoughtful. Thank you so much!
I've been seeing Jackie pleasant talks to you about why your there and suggest what you need
Been going for years. All the doctors very professional and excellent at all they do. Trust them completely.
great people and always helpful. The doctors and staff know their stuff!
Dr Jan always awesome, love coming here, always helpful and first class.
I've been going there for over 10 years and they're always able to accommodate my irregular work schedule
Great staff! I won't go anywhere else!
Very good place to go if you have Psoriasis. The new medication Duobrii they prescribed me cured mine.
Great people at the front desk and quick service. I think these are the fastest doctor appointments I've ever had to go to. My daughter was surprised on how quickly things worked and problems were solved. Every doc we seen there (an intern or assistant) has been so nice. Would definitely recommend them to everyone in need of a skin doc.
Doctor and staff were great. The Medicine (Doxycycline Hyclate) made me sicker than a dog, I had to quit taking it.
I never imagined in my life I would actually have fun having skin cancer removed from my face. I'm serious. The doctor and support staff took a frightening process and actually had me feeling positive and laughing through the entire process. Very caring staff. I HIGHLY recommend Grekin Skin Institute.
Over the top courteous, professional, caring and they took the time to explain everything. They are the best!
I was a new patience and they fit me in right away because I had poison ivy and the doctor and staff were very friendly too.
Things went great, and the change made has helped a ton.
we love the way Dr. Jan cares for us and takes the time and we will always go to him for help. thank you
Always easy to find and easy in and out for all my dermatological needs. Thanks to Dr. Jan and crew for making my visits a quick and enjoyable experience. Highly recommend Grekin Skin Institute.
My first time here I was met by the most happy upbeat staff I've ever seen in a doctors office. Each visit I only waited in waiting room for 5 minutes. Same with once I was in room. I never once felt rushed. I felt like all my questions/concerns were addressed in a way that i could fully understand. I highly recommend this place. It deserves more than 5 stars.
This is a very professional office. Appointments run on time. The staff is very friendly. Jan is professional and personable. I always get a thorough exam.
Great reception and service... April was very informative!
I've never been to a friendlier Dr. office. The moment you walk in, everyone smiles and says hello. The folks who take you to your room are happy. If you see one of the physicians in the hallway, they greet you like they know you. The Physicians Assistant I saw was nice, respectful, thorough, and knowledgeable. The folks at the checkout were kind and friendly. It was the Disneyworld of doctor's offices. Highly recommend!
A long time in waiting room but good treatment and helpful staff.
Dr. M. Whitworth is an excellent surgeon who has a genuine care for his patients. He took a large basal cell carsinoma that required 32 stitches off my cheek and in just a few months you couldn't even see the scar. He is extremely knowledgeable yet has a sense of humor and makes you always feel relaxed in his office. His entire staff is just as friendly and considerate too. I would recommend anyone that has dermatology needs to see him.
Prompt service. Knowledgeable staff. Took care of my issues. Will recommend to others.
Had problem skin since my teens. I'm now almost 50. Grekin are literally the first to improve both medical condition and aesthetics. Results are a far happier and confident me. At last, a medical office that regains my trust as a valued, individual.
My sons have been treated for acne with great success.
Incredible physicians, nurses, and staff! Could not imagine going to a different dermatologist!
I became a new patient last month and had a lovely experience. Thank you!
Absolutely the best, fast, friendly, and knowledgeable. Will be returning for any future visits.
Kristen and Ashley n the cosmetic side are awesome! The main office wait times can be a little long but they've always been able to get me an appointment on quick notice.
The doctor knew what she was doing. My skin condition improved very quickly.
As a physician myself i was very impressed with the staff and the doctors. Dr. Grekin was very professional on time and did not just do a procedure for financial gain. If anyone I know needs to see a dermatologist I will be referring them to Dr. Grekin.
I was incredibly impressed with the care that my toddler and I received at Grekin. The P.A., Ashley Aldridge, did a wonderful job making my daughter feel at ease in the new environment. She patiently listened to all of my concerns and provided fantastic care. I always recommend Ashley to any of my family and friends with skincare needs!
I love these Doctors. You can always get in and they listen your concerns. They are quick when they need to be for simple things and take their time if you need additional help with questions and you don't feel rushed. I drive quite far to see these doctors because to me it is worth the drive.
Staff was so friendly along with Dr. Grekin. He did 2 procedures so quickly. It was like a blink of the eye. I would go back in future if any skin problems .
This was my first time visiting here. What a wonderful experience. Felt very welcomed and first impression made the whole visit worth while and the doctor was wonderful! The staff was exceptional
I received excellent care from the doctors and nurses as well as the ancillary staff. The office staff are professional and approachable.
So far, so good. I had my first visit today and I haven't had any treatments yet so I will probably update this review in the future specifically in how well the products work For now, I'm going to focus on my first impression. I came in a few minutes early to fill out paperwork (I should have gotten there a looot earlier cause it was more paperwork than I thought I would have). It took awhile to get back to see the doctor but it is a doctors office and everybody knows that it's never quick. Dr. Grekin was a sweetheart, and although the visit was short, it wasn't a problem. He answered my questions thoroughly. He seemed confident on what treatments to recommend for my specific acne breakouts. For now, I highly recommend this office.
Treated very well. Diagnosed and given lots of suggestions for any questions I had. Ashley was terrific.
Highly recommend !!! Great staff, friendly and knowledgeable. Great skin care products and reasonably priced. Dr.Grekin has resolved all of my skin issues in a very short time.
Went in for a rash on my wrist and they found melanoma on my back! A very well run office with an outstanding staff.
I did not have to wait long and was handled with complete professionalism. My skin surgery was done with great care and with success.
The Nurse practitioner that I was seen by was Fantastic! Super knowledgeable and helpful.
Appointment went well Staff was quick and efficient
Great courteous staff and doctors. No a long wait both times there. I only give 4 stars for anyone till I get the results I'm expecting. I have confidence I will be able to give five later.
They have helped my wife and I better than expected. This is the 3 rd dermatology center we have been to, from Florida to Mich, by far the Grekin Institute is the best..
Been going there for years now, wouldn't go anywhere else. Always easy to get appointments and change them. Sometimes the wait can be a lil longer but their work is top grade so I don't mind. Polite staff, very friendly.
Excellent follow up after the visit
I highly recommend Grekin Skin Institute. I had a skin cancer removed and they took very good care of me. Everyone is friendly and professional.
Lightning fast professional treatment.
Wait time was a bit long, but well worth it. Dr. Jan was great!
Dr. Whitworth is one of the best doctors I have ever had! He listens to everything you have to say and addresses your concerns.
never a long wait for the doctor....appointments run pretty close to your scheduled time! Doctor never leaves your room til you are completely comfortable with any questions or concerns! Truly a clean, updated office also....I truly love this place
Gherkin skin institute met and exceeded my expectations the staff was very friendly and kind. The dermatologist explained everything thoroughly and answered all questions. I highly recommend Gherkins Skin Institute.
Although the Grekin staff was thorough in my examination on my very first visit, I felt that the doctor could have spent a little more time in answering my questions. I will return to this office for a follow up as well as other skin issues.
Great faculties and staff. Appointment was very close to being on time. Dr. Grekin is a great doctor, he cares a great deal about his patients.
i'm thankful for Dr. Whitworth's careful work doing Mohs surgery. highly recommend!
Very professional and knowledgeable. With the dangers of skin cancer, they are a great team to have on your side!
A great place! I love dr Grekin a really great doctor. All doctors are good there and can help with anything. Im always in and out. Looks so busy but not long waits. Very experienced in all your needs.
I've been going to Grekin for 8 or 9 years. Dr. Whitworth is very professional and efficient. A great place and everyone is very friendly.
The staff is always friendly and helpful. The Doctor's/Nurse Practitioners/Assistants are incredibly intelligent and patient. Most of the time they are good for a few laughs, too!
I was seen promptly at my scheduled time. All staff members and physicians are courteous and polite. My issue was fixed in two visits.
Kind and professional
My experience was excellent. I never waited very long for my appointments. The physician was very knowledgeable and kind. The staff were all very friendly. I highly recommend this facility.
Dr. Jaju is the best!
Friendly staff, vey well organized, modernized and clean facility. I guess the question should be, why wouldn't you go here?
The staff is extremely helpful and customer service is excellent. Dr Rama is superb, makes you feel very comfortable and I couldn't ask for a better derm doc.
No wait, on time, professional caring service.
Thanks for being so passionate with my concerns
The staff, doctors and physician's assistant are very knowledgeable, kind and professional. I would highly recommend Grekin Skin Institute for any of your dermatology needs.
I saw Dr. Rubin. He was awesome. I did not feel rushed and he took his time to explain everything. The nurse was also helpful. I have been recommending The Grekin Skin Institute to family and friends. This is the only dermatologist my family uses.
Absolutely an amazing experience at this clinic. I have been telling all my friends and family. I wish I had found this clinic years ago.
Everyone at the office is so very personable. Dr Grekin always takes the time to listen and converse. A wonderful visit.
Dr. Grekin is amazing. Staff is courtious and professional. No long delays after appt times. Highly recommend for anyone with skin issues.
The staff was excellent and everything was on time (no waiting).
I have nothing to say but GOOD things about Grekin Skin Institute and especially Dr. Michael Whitworth. The staff are always friendly, supportive and compassionate and Dr. Whitworth makes an extremely uncomfortable experience seem less so for this patient. He is the BEST!
Great staff and great doctors, and a well run office.
The wait was a bit long . But the staff and drs were wonderfully kind . I had a spot on my face the dr froze it and that was that It is now gone . So happy
Amazing office and staff!
I see Dr. Jan. He is very thourough and answers all of my questions. I have been going to the Grekin Institute for years and I have never had a bad experience
Quick, helpful, friendly and knowledgeable
I have been a patient at Grekin skin institute for years. I am very happy with the care I receive. They are very knowledgeable and have taken excellent care of me.
excellent staff
I am grateful to everyone at Grekin Skin Institute for the care I received. I was seen quickly, diagnosed and treated in a timely manner.
Very friendly staff and the doctors are wonderful! Dr. Rubin is the best, takes care of all medical needs and no questions asked!
The staff and doctors are really nice and helpful.
I have been going to the Grekin Skin Institute for years and I absolutely love the doctors and staff there! They really care about their patients. I would recommend them to anyone!
I've always been treated well and all the staff were polite until my last visit. The little girl behind the desk wasn't very nice. I think I may have to look for another Dermatologist.
Dr Grekin's office is great! I've seen a couple dr's there and they are all so nice and helpful! The front staff is amazing and super nice! :)
I see Dr. Wentworth. He is very caring and addresses all of my concerns. I feel I am in good hands with him. Best of all, the cosmetic results have been great.
Service and the staff are excellent.
Very prompt and professional and thorough
Dr. Ruben is outstanding! Fantastic dermatology!
The staff is always willing to help and answer your question. I have been seeing Dr. Grekin for many years and he is extremely knowledgeable in his field. I feel very comfortable as a patient and place my complete trust in him as my dermatologist.I have also worked with Jan and dittos for him.
I have always been pleased with the care at Grekin , from the skin salon to the clinical office. I have seen Jackie the nurse practitioner and she is very thorough, knowledgeable, and helpful. I will continue my care there for my dermatology needs.
Very nice staff. Friendly and efficient
Had a wonderful experience at the Wyandotte location. The staff there went above and beyond and the doctors were very knowledgeable.
I've been going to the Grekin Skin Institute for years now to be treated for skin cancer and they've been wonderful. Dr. Whitworth, the MOS Specialist, is my doctor and he is so skilled and knowledgeable that I have total confidence in him. The staff are very friendly and professional. I have recommended this place to so many people because it just doesn't get any better than this group.
I've been coming to Grekin for over a year for a handful of acne related issues. I see Dr Rubin and am very pleased with his competence and communication skills. I give the facility 4 stars for a few reasons. Pros: - I can usually get in within a few days when an emergency arises - streamlined visit procedure - good doctor, kind nurses - some Grekin skin products (like the refirming gel) I swear by Cons: - on a busy afternoon I have spent an hour in the waiting room - my doctor is only there twice a week That is all thanks.
In an out experience. Rushed. But... Everything prescribed worked!! They know there stuff!
Wonderful service, great place. Skin cleared up in 4 weeks, made a huge difference in attitude. Thank you so much!!!
I was very satisfied with my experience at the Grekin skin institute. I felt all of my concerns was addressed, and all my questions answered. I would highly recommend this establishment to everyone! All staff members are polite and professional. Everyone is more than happy to serve you.
There were a lot of people waiting and I didn't get seen until about 30 min after my appt time but the staff were friendly and helpful
I had a great experiece
Fast appointments and fast wait times
As always my experience was excellent. I almost always see Dr.Greckin, but this last time I seen another doctor. He was great too.
Very pleasant, clean facility and super nice staff!
Dr. Rubin is an amazing person also great at his job, funny, polite, smart, respectful and knowledgeable doesn't get any better then Grekin institute I have no problem referring friends and family.
Dr. Rubin is extremely personable and truly cares about his patients. Wait time was very reasonable as there were 10 patients or more in the waiting room, staff was friendly. Front desk staff made sure I was satisfied when I was all done with my appointment and asked if I wanted to make a follow-up appointment. I will certainly be coming back to Dr. Rubin for all of my dermatological needs! Overall, a great experience that didn't get in the way of my daily schedule! Nicely done Grekin.
It is always great...Staff is kind and my Doctor I see is fantastic...Very thorough and concerned!!
Dr. G amd the staff was amazing and helpful! I had a mole removed from my face (forehead) and felt very little discomfort. Its was so quick and easy and I felt silly afterwards for having all of the anxiety I did beforehand. Would highly recommend to anyone.
Best place to go.
The medical service is great. The billing Company (FL) leaves a bit to be desired.
Awesome people and a great doctor. Dr. Grekin is very very good.
Doctor was very helpful...and a great bedside manner......nice and relaxing.....
Excellent clinic .... Drs and staff are AA++ !!! Highly recommend them!!
I really enjoy going to see Dr. Grekin he is awesome and such a kind man. He knows his stuff and I assure you that you will not be disappointed ! He always brings a smile to my face and really cares about his patients. Thanks Dr. Grekin for being amazing !
Great results! and Excellent Follow up and Coordination.
I went to Grekin Wyandotte on advice of a friend and Facebook comments. Never thought it would this easy to have my skin problem fixed. As usual most of us have problems with our insurance companies, Sara in the Lab, took away any problems I had with Insurance plans., She dealt with prescription insurers, and got coverage, that i would not have gotten if Sara didn't follow up on tthoroughly!. I only have High recommendations for Grekin Doctors and staff.
Amazing experience!
Ashley is phenomenal! I wouldn't trust my skin to anybody else! She is kind, personable, and incredibly knowledgeable about all of my skin concerns. I would highly recommend her for all of your derm needs!
Dr. Whitworth is the best. I wouldn't go anywhere else. He gives quality service and is great at his profession. I always am happy after I heal; my friends are amazed at how any scars are practically non-existent.
My husband already recommended that I go to your clinic & I was impressed also. I will go to your clinic again.
Integrity and very professional
Upon arriving your first experience by heather starts you on the right path Once in the examing room the staff makes you feel like you are part of their family Then once dr Grekin arrives you are relaxed and about to accept his opinion on what is going on Everyone is focused on you and your treatment will be first class Howard
Very professional, thorough exam and friendly!
Very knowledgeable
The doctors at the Grekin Skin Institute are very knowledgeable about Hidradenitis Suppurativa. They are also very respectful and take the time to listen to all of my concerns during a visit.
Prompt, courteous service.
My appointment was kept promptly with no significant wait time (first time visit). The nurse and provider (Dr. Rubin) were prompt and courteous. Questions were answered and information provided. Suggestions were offered in regard to treatment options. I would recommend Dr. Rubin to anyone. Nice to meet a doctor who also has a sense of humor.
Great experience
Every time I have an appointment, the staff is very friendly, professional, and accommodating. I couldn't imagine having my skin issues cared for anywhere else.
Wee got in fast not much wait! We had a good check up and all was good with both of us for a year!
Fast appointment
Rash on face over weekend. .callMonday morning had appointment with Jan....by 11 30.am.... Prescription and time to heal...hopefully or I have to return on Thursday...... From the front desk to check out very good service...Especially Jan my go to guy with dermatologist trouble.....
Amazing quality, amazing staff
Dr. Rubin is an amazing person also great at his job, funny, polite, smart, respectful and knowledgeable doesn't get any better then Grekin institute I have no problem referring friends and family.
exceptional service
Kristen is wonderful and caring. She is so knowledgeable and understands my concerns. I have been going there over ten years and have not been disappointed. Dr. Rubin is the best!
Good experience
I have been going to the skin institute for several years. I seem to get a different doctor every time but they have all been competent. I've never had to wait very long past my appointment time which I appreciate. I think if you have skin concerns you should feel comfortable seeing any of their doctors.
Customer Service
Both Ladies were very knowledge able and help with my needs. Very understanding and compassionate.
Prompt ,excellent service in every way
Thanks a lot for helping me out with my hair loss... Although the shots in my head is very uncomfortable...!! I will do anything to make my hair grow back in the top of my head... I had 2 treatments so far and now I have a lil fuzz of hair in the top...!! So kudos to you guys....!! Thank You very much...!! 🤗 Big thanks to the employees for being so professional...!!
dr, bruner
She was very helpful, and listens and answered my questions
Polite at the desk and lady who took information in room was also very nice. But was disappointed I did not get Jan as I was told she'd be taking care of me.
Grekin Skin Institute
Dr. Rubin is extremely personable and truly cares about his patients. Wait time was very reasonable as there were 10 patients or more in the waiting room, staff was friendly. Front desk staff made sure I was satisfied when I was all done with my appointment and asked if I wanted to make a follow-up appointment. I will certainly be coming back to Dr. Rubin for all of my dermatological needs! Overall, a great experience that didn't get in the way of my daily schedule! Nicely done Grekin.
Long ago patient for a short time. Stopped going for no particular reason.
Renewed patient status "today" and was seen "today" about my concerns. That was quick. Very satisfied patient.
Excellent Service - Wonderful Dr. & Caring Staff
My appointment was with Dr. Jan and he is a kind, down to earth doctor. I had a very short wait time and didn't feel rushed when it was my turn. I would highly recommend Grekin Skin Institute for any skin issues. I was extremely pleased as I always am with Dr. Jan!
Professional and friendly
Dr Grekin has developed a great staff that is always professional. His Skin Rejuvenation professional is the best I have been to. I hope he appreciates the care and knowledge they share with their patients. Kudos to you for hiring the best.
Everything went great
I see Jan he's a very good doctor Jan is a caring doctor does a very good job I'm very happy going to Dr. Grekin institute
I was very pleased when I call to make a appointment and the office staff was very accommodating/friendly. I didn't have to wait long, was seen quickly by Dr. Grekin (Dr. Grekin was rather moody, maybe a bad day...I don't normally see Dr. Grekin, usually Dr. Jan, he is always polite-friendly). The diagnosis/prescription works wonderfully.
So nice and organized. It gives one peace of mind. Thanks
everyone was friendly and conscientious, thank you for addressing my needs immediately
Love Dr Grekin always helps me 🙂
Great staff, professional and knowledgeable
Prompt as far as appointment time and very professional treatment
Excellent results!
This is my second round of IPL which really works for me. The environment is lovely. Service is great. I've used the medical side too.
Been coming for over a year now. I see progress in my treatment. Dr. Rubin is great. Staff is very polite and helpful.
Fast and efficient. Everyone was kind too.
Fast and efficient. Everyone was kind too.
Excellent care and friendly staff!
The staff is friendly, courteous and knowledgeable. They always take the time to answer your questions and concerns. I frequently recommend this office to anyone looking for a dermatologist.
great service
I had a biopsy on my ear and did not follow instructions with the Polysporin. It got irritated and I was afraid it would become infected. I was given a last minute appointment and had my ear looked it. A prescription was written and now I am following directions. The ear is a tough place to have surgery because of rubbing it at night while sleeping. But the people at Grekin have been wonderful and I'm sure it will now heal properly. Thank you.
Great staff
The entire staff is very personable. They also take the time to listen to your concerns and needs. They are not rushing you through to get to the next patient. Professional in every way.
Dr. Whitworth has always given us superior service and care! His kind demeanor and thorough procedures is what keep us coming back. However, the wait in the waiting room has always been and continues to be problematic for us. On average, we wait at least an hour to be called back to a room then another 30 minutes or so for a doctor to come in. Maybe the scheduling procedure needs to be addressed. However, to see Dr. Whitworth we will continue to wait....................
Professional and Friendly
The staff is phenomenal! Everyone is always very kind. The majority of the time, they are prompt. I rarely have a long wait in the waiting room.
Showed an understanding of my problem
I was happy to get good medical care about this skin problem.
The young lady that took care of me today went above and beyond the call of duty. I thought she was great!!! She was filling in for Dr.Whitworth. Five stars for sure!!!
Five stars all the way!
Always a wonderful experience! Staff are super easy to talk with and really listen. I could not ask for a better experience.
Helpful and Professional
Good exam and they knew what they were doing. I just wish I had been allowed more face time with the doctor and that things would have been explained more clearly and understandably...they may have thought I understood everything, but I'm not sure I did, even after asking some follow up questions. I felt rushed.
Very good service, kind staff!
The staff at Grekin were very kind and helpful. They answered all my questions and helped me feel at ease. Very professional and high quality care, would definitely recommend to family and friends!
Love Dr. Jan
Dr. Jan is our family doctor at Grekin and we love him.
Friendly and informative staff
Dr. Whitworth has been treating me for skin cancer for more than three to four years he has always taken the time to explain everything to me. Every area that he has either treated or done surgery on has always healed and I've not had any problems with.
The best service from medical professtionals
I am so happy I decided to see Dr. Grekin when I noticed my hair started to thin and become so limp and unhealthy looking. I am receiving treatment ( along with using suggested shampoo, conditioner and vitamins) and I can definitely see improvement in my hair health. Of course other skin issues I have seen him for in the past he has been the most informed professtional in his field I have ever visited. I will always chose Dr. Grekin's office for my skin issues. Every member of his staff are great so uplifting, and so respectful of all my concerns. Can not say enough about this practice it is a one of a kind!
I love Kristen. She does great work in the skin rejuvenation dept. very professional
Received services from medical and aesthetic staff. Always, always great staff. Friendly & professional.
Wonderful Dr. Whitworth and Nicole!!
Best staff friendly and explains everything clearly so I understand. Everyone is smiling and the place is every clean.
My daughter Dy'Mon is a new patient of Dr. Grekin, when I called I didn't have to wait a long time to get an appointment like other places told me that she couldn't get in until late December early January. Upon arriving we were greeted by a staff that was very friendly and professional. When we went to the back and consulted with Dr. Grekin he took his time evaluated her concerned areas on her face and prescribed what was best for her. I was so pleased with the whole visit from beginning to end and recommended him to a co-worker of mine who has some concerns about her skin. I'm glad I took the time out to surf the internet and find Dr. Grekin and his staff. I made the right choice :)
I have been coming here for the past 5 years. I have had numerous surgeries for basal and squamous cell carcinoma, used chemo cream, and several spots froze. I have had the best experience everytime. Dr. Whitworth is the best and the staff are all fabulous. Thanks to all of you for making it easier to go through.
Highly Recommend
I've been going to the Grekin Skin Rejuvenation office for a few years now, seeing Kim Gwendolyn. Kim knows more about skin care than anyone I can think of. REALLY KNOWS what she is talking about, knows the products and knows how to explain them to you so that you can understand......in terms of: what the product is made of --- what it will do --- and just exactly how to use it. What keeps me coming back, other than my aging skin has improved so much, is that I never feel "pressured" to purchase a ton of products. Kim recommends just what I need and I feel I am getting quality products and quality care from Kim at Grekin. I highly recommend.
I am Primarily a patient of the Skin Rejuvenation clinic. Kim Gwendolyn usually works with me. I can't say enough about how great she is. She always takes excellent care of me. Helps guide me in products to use on my skin and treatments that would benefit my skin. Kristen is also as nice and knowledgeable of the treatments and products. I actually look forward to coming to your office. That is saying a lot because I drive all the way from Ann Arbor. I found out about the Grekin Institute from a friend. My 16 year old daughter was loosing her hair. She was diagnosed with Alopicia. I sought another doctor for a second opinion. This is when I found out about Dr Grekin. He took one look at my daughters scalp and diagnosed is was not Alopicia. What a relief that was for her. I will continue being a client of the Grekin Institute for any dermatological needs. It is well worth my time to drive 40min to get excellent care by excellent staff. I would also like to say all the support staff is always friendly and very willing to help. Thanks for the opportunity to share my feedback.
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"When our children's children want to study the cruelties of the late 20th century; when they wonder why revolution after revolution betrayed its promises through greed, fear and confusion, they should read Ryszard Kapuscinski." —The Wall Street Journal"Kapuscinski is the conjuror extraordinary of modern reportage, and The Soccer War is a splendid example of his magic."—John le Carré"Powerful and touching."—The New York Times Book Review"Stripped of excess, remarkably void of cynicism, Kapuscinski's writing has the force and vision of literature . . . . He makes his world so real, so alive beyond obscure headlines and other mind-numbing inoculations."—Boston Globe

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Shirley MacLaine (born April 24, 1934) is an American film and theater actress, dancer, activist, and author, well-known for her beliefs in new age spirituality and reincarnation. She has written a large number of autobiographical works, many dealing with her spiritual beliefs as well as her Hollywood career. In 1983, she won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her role in Terms of Endearment. She is the elder sister of actor Warren Beatty.
Named after Shirley Temple, MacLaine was born Shirley MacLain Beaty in Richmond, Virginia. Her father, Ira Owens Beaty, was a professor of psychology, public school administrator, and real estate agent, and her mother, Kathlyn Corinne (née MacLain), was a drama teacher born in Nova Scotia, Canada; MacLaine's grandparents were also teachers. The family was devoutly Baptist. While she was still a child, MacLaine's father moved the family from Richmond to Norfolk, and then to Arlington, Virginia and Waverly, eventually taking a position at Arlington's Thomas Jefferson Junior High School.
Shirley had very weak ankles as a child, so her mother decided to enroll her in ballet class. Strongly motivated by ballet throughout her youth, she never missed a class. In classical romantic pieces like "Romeo & Juliet" and "Sleeping Beauty," being the tallest in the class, she always played the boys' role due to the total absence of males in the class. She eventually got to play a respectable female role—the fairy godmother in "Cinderella." While warming up backstage, she broke her ankle. But decided to dance the role all the way through. Eventually, MacLaine decided that professional ballet wasn't for her. In her own words, she grew too tall (she would be over 6-feet tall en Pointe) and did not have the "beautifully constructed feet" (high arches, high insteps). Also, she found ballet too limiting. After leaving ballet, MacLaine pursued Broadway dancing. Eventually, she turned to acting.


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As Weasyl continues to grow, so too does our need for skills on our code development and technical staff. Weasyl is a work in progress, and as such we can always use qualified technical staff to help keep our feature-set moving forward. Our technology stack is Python, SQLAlchemy, Postgresql, and web-frameworks like web.py and pyramid.
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List on the Texas REALTOR® MLS for a low flat fee, just like all other listings. Only pay a commission if a buyer agent brings you a buyer. If you sell as a FOR SALE BY OWNER you pay no buyer agent commission and we still help you with the process. We are full service flat fee company with many years of experience and sold thousands of properties. We are family owned and operated. In business since 1998
Is the practice in the real estate industry where a seller enters into a listing agreement with a real estate broker who accepts a flat fee rather than a percentage of the sale price for the listing side of the transaction. The buyer's broker is still typically offered a percentage though that could be a flat fee as well. A discount Texas REALTOR® flat fee MLS brokerage typically unbundles the services a traditional real estate brokerage offers and list the property for sale in the local multiple listing service (MLS) a la carte without requiring the seller to use its services for valuation assistance, negotiating, transaction management and showing accompaniment. Flat Fee brokers are real estate brokers, just like the national brand names, but offer discounted or unbundled services. Most flat fee brokers do offer full service brokerage services. Many flat fee brokers are limited service brokers but we offer full service brokerage as well.
In the by owner MLS ®, the listing agreement between the Texas real estate broker and the property owner typically requires the broker to enter the property into the MLS and provide other contracted services, with the broker acting as what the traditional industry has coined a "limited service broker". However, the flat fee industry prefers the term a la carte broker because the services are not limited. Instead freedom of choice is expanded to allow sellers to pick from a menu of services.
Within the nontraditional real estate services market, there are multiple programs offered to sellers that share the common objective of saving the consumer money by reducing the overall expense of selling real estate. A "nontraditional service" does not automatically entail "limited service". For instance, some full-service brokers list properties under a full-service agreement but charge a "flat rate" that is not a percentage of the sales price.
For Sale By Owner MLS ( Multiple Listing Service in Texas ) is not different from traditional real estate brokerage services. Because the Texas MLS requires a listing agreement between a real estate broker and property owner, the rapid explosion of discount flat fee service providers has created a gap in the States developing laws governing flat fee services provided by real estate broker.
The main differences flat fee Texas Multiple Listing Service and traditional services, flat fee allows the seller to sell as a for sale by owner in and not pay a commission. With traditional commissioned real estate agents, if you sell your own property, you will own the agent a high commission. Flat fee listing allows the customer to sell as a FSBO and with an agent, having the best of both worlds.
You are not a for sale by owner FSBO on the MLS, you are listed with an agent but still have the option to sell your own property without paying a buyer agent commission. We are a discount real estate broker from the normal 6% commission. Flat Rate or Flat Fee MLS listing services have been around for years but is fast becoming more popular when selling your property. Vist our other national site FLAT FEE MLS
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Earthy, refined colours for summer: Biagio Granata, Marol, Baudoin & Lange
Today is a lovely day in London (the day I write this, that is, July 3, not the day it's published). Sunny, a light breeze, a few clouds drifting across the sky.
It's twenty-three degrees celcius. The kind of temperature where you can wear a T-shirt and shorts if you want, but also happily a linen jacket and tie.
It's weather you get on a good spring or summer's day in London. Much hotter days, 30 degrees or above, are rare.
Clothes for that kind of weather are a whole category of their own. Clothes whose driving purpose is coolness, while trying to retain as much elegance as possible.
If I didn't go to Florence for Pitti every June, or often travel to Naples in the summer, I don't think I'd own many of these clothes. Sagan loafers - for example - would be a style choice more than a functional one.
But I'm glad I do. That week in Florence, driven by pure survival, plus Naples and perhaps the family summer holiday, are enough to justify a separate batch of clothes for that very hot weather.
And less selfishly, it means I have more personal, practical advice to offer readers living in Italy right now. Or in the tropical humidity of Hong Kong. Or the baking streets of New York.
The earthy, tonal summer outfit pictured here on a 35-degree day in Florence is a good example.
I find I can cope with anything up to 40 degrees as long as the fabrics and light and breathable and - most importantly - there is free flow of air around the neck and ankles.
There's a lot of blood running close to the surface of the skin there. Wrists too of course - but I'm not about to push my sleeves back Miami Vice-style.
There are some more details on these points in this piece from Naples.
The jacket is my Caccioppoli wool/silk/linen from Biagio Granata. As mentioned in my original review, it is too short and a little big on the front, but otherwise a good fit.
Unfortunately - as a brief update - I still haven't received the trousers for it.
The tweed jacket has arrived, but while it fits well around the shoulders, it is too tight and the vents gape. It's not really wearable. Hard really to recommend Biagio on that basis.
In better news, I was entirely wrong about the cloth of this jacket: it does work well as an odd jacket rather than part of a suit.
It feels quite sleek up close, and more like a suiting. But at any distance, that is far outweighed by the white slubbiness running through it.
I've found that before - that sometimes it's hard to get perspective on your own clothes until you wear them a few times, perhaps see them reflected, or get the odd comment.
The shirt is a one-piece collar style from Marol. I'll do a fuller review on it and Marol more generally at a later point.
For now, I'd only comment that I think the one-piece collar works best in an outfit like this - when everything is fairly subtle, when the collar is something you'd only notice when close up, and it feels summery and relaxed.
A one-piece collar feels like a holiday shirt to me, essentially, and I think is therefore most at home in a suitably relaxed outfit.
The trousers are an old pair of cream linen, made as part of a suit by Kent Haste & Lachter. The jacket isn't wearable anymore unfortunately, but the trousers are - and the colour of the linen is lovely. Just enough contrast with the white shirt.
Overall, as readers will know by now, I find colour combinations like this the most satisfying: not bright, not loud, with a natural feel.
It feels like the word 'refined' is appropriate: you've refined and distilled everything you like down to simple, subtle combinations.
Perhaps the word 'sophisticated' as well. That's far more of a value term, of course, but it is harder to get tonal combinations just right.
The brown folio is the Russian calf version of the folio I developed with Charlie at Equus Leather. Details here. They are available from him, made to order.
The shoes are the string Sagans from Baudoin & Lange, in dark-brown suede. I think the string bow sits better, personally, on a thin shoe like this than tassels.
The tortoiseshell sunglasses are from EB Meyrowitz - full article on those, and why you should pay for good advice, here.
And the handkerchief is from Tom Ford. I think it came from Century 21 in New York, a long time ago. I find patterns like this - large and blotchy - rather useful as they never clash with the patterns of a tie, shirt or jacket.
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An extended version of this post appeared September 12, 2011 at the Transforming Maternity Care Blog at http://transform.childbirthconnection.org/2011/09/vbacquality/
According to new government statistics, 20% of the more than 4 million U.S. births each year occur to women who have previously given birth by cesarean. If evidence and national guidelines support vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC) as a "reasonable option" for most of this population – and indeed the better option for many – it is time to be reasonable about how to make VBAC as safe, accessible, and satisfying as it can possibly be.
1. Help women make and carry out choices that are informed by the best quality evidence and aligned with their own values and preferences.
Rationale: Honoring people's informed choices is the legal and ethical standard, acknowledged by all major health care bodies.
Current approach: According to the VBAC Policy Database, a voluntary monitoring project by the International Cesarean Awareness Network, half of U.S. hospitals either ban VBAC outright or have no providers willing to attend VBACs. In areas where VBACs are "offered," women must often meet eligibility criteria that are not supported by high-quality evidence.
Why this is inadequate: Both planned VBAC and planned repeat cesarean section are reasonable choices with important potential benefits and harms but the trade-offs are very different. The current approach, intended to reduce the already low likelihood of avoidable perinatal death or injury and associated liability, has resulted in significant collateral damage: most notably an increased risk of maternal mortality and a growing prevalence of life-threatening complications for both mothers and babies in future pregnancies. The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) team that conducted the 2010 systematic review on VBAC versus routine repeat cesarean referred to the VBAC access issues as "chilling," an assessment with which we at Childbirth Connection agree.
Another approach: We urgently need evidence-based, field-tested shared decision making tools to communicate the research evidence and help women clarify their preferences and values. Although decision support tools can help a woman select the best choice for her, system barriers including payment incentives, liability concerns, and clinician education must be addressed simultaneously to ensure that she can carry out her choice. Assessing the potential for shared decision making tools and processes to reduce liability should be a research priority.
2. Maximize the proportion of women planning VBAC who experience uncomplicated vaginal births
Rationale: Morbidity in VBAC labors is highly concentrated in the women who have unplanned cesareans in labor. Having a VBAC also reduces risks in subsequent pregnancies and virtually ensures that future births will be vaginal, while having a repeat cesarean sharply increases risks in subsequent pregnancies and virtually ensures that future births will be surgical. Repeat cesarean costs payers significantly more than VBAC and has significant downstream economic costs because of these effects in subsequent pregnancies.
Current approach: Several researchers have attempted to create prediction tools to select the women most likely to give birth vaginally, and some clinicians and hospitals have imposed strict eligibility criteria for planned VBAC. Significantly less attention has been given to care processes that may enhance a woman's likelihood of having a safe vaginal birth.
Why this is inadequate: Calculating the likelihood of vaginal birth can support informed choice. However, the AHRQ systematic review concluded that none of the available prediction tools adequately selected women for successful trial of labor. Moreover, some groups with lower likelihoods of vaginal birth, such as women with high BMI or multiple prior cesareans, also face higher-than-average likelihood of harm if they end up with a cesarean.
Another approach: The AHRQ researchers emphasized the need to incorporate "non-medical factors," like provider and facility characteristics, in prediction tools to enhance their usefulness, as these appear to more strongly affect VBAC likelihood than factors intrinsic to the woman. In addition, research is urgently needed to identify labor care strategies to promote safe vaginal birth in women with prior cesareans, in particular the potential contribution of midwives and doulas. A randomized controlled trial examining the impact of doula care on VBAC labors is currently underway in Canada.
3. Provide the best possible response to obstetric emergencies including uterine rupture
Rationale: Uterine rupture occurs in about 4.7 per 1000 VBAC labors and is an obstetric emergency requiring prompt delivery. Although the outcome is usually favorable for both infants and mothers, morbidity and mortality may be minimized if the team is prepared, communicates well, and responds quickly and in a coordinated fashion.
Current approach: The small chance of a sudden emergency with high risk of serious fetal and maternal harm resulted in ACOG's recommendation that a surgical team should be "immediately available" for VBAC labors. Although in 2010 ACOG tempered this recommendation somewhat, the response to the possibility of uterine rupture continues to favor requiring women to consent to cesareans in order to access maternity care.
Why this is approach is inadequate: The AHRQ researchers identified several other obstetric emergencies that occur with similar frequency as uterine rupture and result in similar likelihoods of serious harm but for which the obstetric community does not deem 24/7 cesarean capability to be necessary. For these obstetric emergencies, rather than forbidding labor, hospitals have begun focusing on proven patient safety strategies like enhancing teamwork, implementing checklists, and conducting drills and simulations.
Another approach: The emerging concept of "high reliability obstetrics" provides a framework for preventing adverse events and managing them in a consistent fashion when they occur despite prevention efforts. This requires a multi-disciplinary commitment to preparedness, teamwork, communication, and documentation. Various safety courses teach teamwork and management of emergencies in obstetrics. A systematic review of multi-disciplinary simulation training found that such programs improved knowledge, skills, and team performance in obstetric emergencies and were associated with improved neonatal outcome.
If VBAC is a reasonable option for most women, we need a reasonable approach to ensuring quality and safety in VBAC. Like maternity care generally, transforming VBAC care will take multi-stakeholder commitment to system reform. With so much inertia in the system, consumers and advocates must maintain a strong voice to push for positive change. Childbirth Connection's Action Center provides more ideas for engaging in maternity care transformation.


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What do you know about the Qur'an?
In most of the Middle Eastern countries where Muslims are in the majority, most of the people who can be considered as "average citizens" would give this answer: "The Qur'an is the holy book of our religion." Yet, they know very little about the content of the Qur'an, about what is written in its pages.
In fact, the Qur'an is used for many purposes which are far removed from its true revealed purpose. It is usually hung on the walls of houses within a decorative cover and read usually by elder people from time to time. People read it in Arabic, but as they only know how to read Arabic letters without understanding the meaning, most of the time they have no idea what they have been reading about, as so have no grasp of the content of the Qur'an.
The Qur'an is also supposed to afford some very interesting benefits to people. After reading it and performing some weird rituals like breathing hard on another person's face, the readers and his close relatives are believed to be protected from a possible future "accident or misfortune". The Qur'an is credited with being some sort of amulet that includes talismanic words which protect people against bad luck. The Qur'an is also believed to have a frightening power: it smites people if they tell lies! At graveyards it is read out for the deceased without anyone knowing what is being read. It can even be used for telling fortunes.
In short, in most of the countries where Muslims are in the majority, only a small percentage of people know the content of the Qur'an and ponder on the Qur'an as required. As a result, people who are ignorant of the real message of the Qur'an, attribute different meanings to it.
Many people believe some traditions to have their origin in the Qur'an, although they may be contradictory to the very nature of the Qur'anic message. For example, there are many people who believe that a blue bead, which is believed to possess the power to avert the devil's eye, is recommended in the Qur'an.
Of course, learning the Qur'an is only an introductory step, since application should follow it. Some people believe that the Qur'an addresses only Muslims of the 7th. century, while others think that only a small number of the verses address people other than the Muslims of the 7th. century. One of such a mentality is satisfied just with reading the Qur'an and thinks he has fulfilled his religious duties by so doing. However, it is not only a matter of learning what is in the Qur'an, but also putting it into practice, fulfilling the duties ordered in the Qur'an, adopting the moral standards explained in the Qur'an, in short applying the Qur'an to one's own everyday life.
Those who claim that the Qur'an has become outdated and needs to be revised to be in accordance with this new age, cannot grasp the fact that the Qur'an is not confined by chains of time, but covers all ages and societies, as it has been revealed by Allah, Who has knowledge of everything, past and future. When anyone reads the Qur'an with a sincere heart and an open mind, he sees that the models of people and societies described in the Qur'an existed in every age in history, including that of today, and that the Qur'an explains the current state of people and societies. All the disorder, perversion and mistakes of a society which has strayed from true religious values have been clearly stated in the Qur'an. The reactions of the people of these societies towards religion have been described with detailed character analyses. These descriptions and analyses are relevant in all respects to the world of today, thus demonstrating the "sociological miracle" of the Qur'an.
What is interesting here is that such inconsistent view as: "Society is in a state of continuous progress, whereas religion is static" have also been diagnosed in the Qur'an as arising from a deficiency of comprehension. We should keep in mind that unbelievers, who lived thousands of years before the Qur'an, also interpreted religion as "tales of the ancients" (An-Nahl, 24)
When an individual starts reading the Qur'an and tries to implement it in his daily life, he can be considered to be on his way to becoming a real Muslim as described in the scriptures. With amazement, he begins to see how the Qur'an covers every moment of his life. Many events that a person experience have been mentioned in the Qur'an and the reactions of a Muslim which would befit those occassions have also been explained in detail.


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Amid the droid races, costume contests and panel discussions, some devoted "Star Wars" fans tried their luck at finding romance with – of all things - sci-fi-themed speed dating.
The participants, many of whom were dressed as Jedi knights, stormtroopers and the indomitable Princess Leia, sat opposite one another for a series of 3-minute dates, in hopes of finding a connection with a fellow "Star Wars" enthusiast.
Two speed dating events were planned for the four-day-long Star Wars Celebration V convention here, but the sessions were so popular that the organizers added an impromptu third gathering to the schedule.
"Over the course of the three events, due to size and time, we turned away about 600 participants," the event's host Ryan Glitch, of Gorham, N.Y., told SPACE.com. "Yesterday, this room was packed. We had to keep shoveling people along." [Graphic: Lightsabers in Fact and Fiction]
All's fair in love and "Star Wars"
In total, over 260 "Star Wars" fans took part in the speed dating sessions, which were open to heterosexual and homosexual participants.
The males and females remain anonymous throughout the string of dates – identified solely by nametags with assigned numbers. The participants record the number of anyone who captures their interest.
After time runs out on all the dates, the males and females write their preferred method of contact on envelopes that correspond to the number assigned to any participant they wish to see or hear from again. This way, contact information is only divulged to those who have sparked a person's interest.
These precautions are meant to maintain the safety and comfort of the daters.
This was Glitch's first time organizing and hosting speed dating sessions at the annual "Star Wars" Celebration convention. And, it largely happened by accident.
Glitch, who is single, submitted the idea for such an event online, hoping to see it run so that he could meet someone. After several e-mails were exchanged back and forth with the "Star Wars" Celebration V organizers, Glitch found himself at the helm of the dating extravaganza.
"It was an accident," Glitch said. "Well, it was pure luck – a will of the Force, you could say."
The feedback from the three events has been very positive, Glitch said, and he is aware of nine possible success stories that have come out of the experience.
In fact, at a separate convention event, Glitch saw eight couples that were made up of people who had attended his speed dating sessions.
"Star Wars"chapel
In the main exhibition hall, a "chapel" was set up to allow "Star Wars" fans to profess their love and devotion to each other in the form of commitment ceremonies.
"I've been told that we've had two commitment ceremonies from people that met at my event," Glitch said. "I don't know for sure, but I've been told that by a couple different people."
And, there could a success story on the horizon for Glitch himself.
"It's kind of funny," he said. "I'm the host, so I didn't think people would be paying attention to me. But, I've had about three or four girls per session leave their contact information because they want to hang out."


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My Various Hobbies... And What I Think About It...
The last time I went to Clarksville, I got three CD's out of the bargain rack at Borders for $1.00 each. They were:
Wanda Jackson -"Rockin' With Wanda" - According to the album notes, "A collection of great country songs in the rhythmic singing style of Wanda Jackson." I will have to be in the right mood to listen to much of this one. It is a bit too squally for me.
Peter Rowan & Don Edwards - "High Lonesome Cowboy: Appalachia to Abilene" - This is a pleasant album of folk-style western music, much of which was written and/or arranged by Peter Rowan and Don Edwards. Rowan is the "Appalachia" of the duo as his background is bluegrass music, and Edwards is the "Abilene" as he's been writing and singing western music for a long time now.
Hank Thompson & His Brazos Valley Boys - "Vintage Collections" - 20 classic country hits, including "Humpty-Dumpty Heart," "Six Pack To Go, and "The Wild Side of Life." Hank Thompson is a great singer with an amazing history in country music. I'm enjoying the talent of the Brazos Valley Boys as well. The collection includes two instrumentals. Merle Travis plays lead guitar on many of the songs. Merle learned to play the guitar in Muhlenburg County, KY, just 20 or 30 miles north of us.
Not too bad for $3.27 (with sales tax.)


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Brazil, Russia, India and China – together termed BRICs have been an investment disaster and were a marketing-led concept, according to John-Paul Smith, emerging markets equity strategist at Deutsche Bank."People were launching BRIC funds three, four and five years ago. When Jim O'Neill made the call it was a fantastic call for a few years but then, as with these things, it was taken too far. The reason they are uninvestable is because of the extent of state intervention in those markets, which nobody would have foreseen three years ago," Smith said.
The term BRICs – Brazil, Russia, India and China – was coined by Jim O'Neill, chairman at Goldman Sachs Asset Management, a decade ago to describe the most dynamic emerging economies.
Smith added that with the exception of India the extent of arbitrary state intervention meant most companies you invest in are there to serve the interests of the broader economy rather than the individual investor.
In a note earlier this month, O'Neill said investors would need to get used to a "new" China for which relatively lower growth of 7-8 per cent would be the norm.
He also added that it would be consumption from the Chinese that would be the driver of economic growth going forward, not exports or state-directed investment.
Goldman Sachs said in a note on Thursday that it expects lower growth for emerging markets overall and below consensus growth for BRICs in 2012.
It added that it expected weaker growth for Brazil, India and China for 2012 and had cut its forecasts for 2012 and 2013.
Smith said his recommendation to investors regarding BRICs remained the same as it has been for two years, calling for a "sharp underweight" in emerging markets compared with the U.S..
"The U.S. has outperformed in dollar terms by around 33-34 per cent over that time. The lesson of the past two years is you have to take a contrarian perspective and you have to base your trade on sentiment and trading against the market," Smith added.
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An area for anyone who is caring, or has cared, for someone with MND.
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Lost? confused? afraid?
Do you feel lost? confused? afraid?
This seems like a strange title for the page. I was thinking that all the other pages on my site, have headings and titles, assuming people actually know what is wrong with them, or have some way of making sense of what they are feeling. we live in a world of labels.
I recall back to some of the most difficult times in my life if I was asked what was wrong me, I had NO IDEA. I knew I was unhappy, I knew, I didn't enjoy being alive, as life was hard work and painful, I also knew, I would really like my life to be different, however, I didn't think that was possible. I felt hopeless and pointless, there really was to much wrong with me and my life. I believed, nobody could fix this mess.
I have written this page for anyone, who is completely bewildered, to why they feel miserable, confused, lost. Fill in your own adjective, or don't, if you if can't work it out. :-) It is this, that makes me different from other Hypnotherapists and Therapists, I have been to hell and back, and survived.
I see those troublesome years now, as an intensive training course in being a damn good Hypnotherapist.
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Chris Cornell got it very, very wrong.
His 2009 solo tune 'Part of Me' will surely go down in the history of embarrassing music as one of the most unintentionally hilarious records of all time. With production supplied by a well-past-his-peak Timbaland, it featured Cornell wailing over the top of cheesy hip-hop beats about how "Oooh, that bitch ain't a part of me/No, that bitch ain't a part of me/I said no, that bitch ain't a part of me/No, that bitch ain't a part of me…" as if for some appalling reason he thought it was appropriate to unleash his misogynistic side because he was collaborating with a rapper. Not all rock/rap crossover projects are terrible, but this one certainly was. It was so catastrophically awful that it even inspired the reputedly morose Trent Reznor to launch a spoof website with the sole intention of mocking the pathetic project. Cornell soon went crawling back to his Soundgarden chums and at the time of writing it awaits to be seen whether the results will manage to redeem the discredited warbler.
Eddie Vedder, on the other hand, knows how to grow old gracefully. There's something very pleasing about the words 'Eddie Vedder Solo Ukulele Album' which almost merit a positive review merely on principal. The concept expresses both Eddie's dignified, contented acceptance with the process of ageing and maturing as well as a bullheaded determination to do whatever the hell he wants. It's the kind of eccentric project that Vedder's dogged hero Neil Young might embark on if he wasn't already busy brilliantly fannying around with Daniel Lanois' collection of effects pedals and banging on about the merits of the electric car.
As such, it is a bit of shame that Vedder didn't go the whole hog by only including the sound of the ukulele. A strict ukulele record. No vocals or anything. That would've been, as they say, proper hardcore. The only instrumental here is 'Waving Palms' which at only 37 seconds long could have been extended to greater effect.
But the Pearl Jam man did choose to sing over the top of the remainder of his uke plucking and on first listen there's something odd about hearing such a powerful instrument, EV's mighty voice, accompanied by nothing but the relatively timid tiny Hawaiian guitar. And Eddie doesn't hold back, hollering, yelping, whooping, and crooning all over the shop whilst simultaneously tinkling away on those polite little strings. This is particularly true of opener 'Can't Keep', a stripped down take on the PJ track which originally featured on the Riot Act album. With his frantic strumming and passionate vocal, Vedder still manages to maintain the song's stomping spirit despite the absence of his usual muscular accompaniment.
It's when Eddie calms down a little that the voice and uke fall into synch, become more effective and begin to sound less like novelty Pearl Jam cover versions; the delicately finger-picked 'Broken Heart' and the timeless melodies of 'More Than You Know' and 'Sleepless Nights', for example (- the latter features Glen Hansard on backing vocals, who succeeds in adding depth to the sound). Chan 'Cat Power' Marshall's cutesy turn on 'Tonight You Belong To Me', on the other hand, is further evidence of Chan's descent from respectable musician to slightly irritating waif icon. Much more successful is 'Longing to Belong', for which Vedder is joined by a melancholic cello, or the many tunes on which he simply backs himself.
Ukulele Songs is an album brimming with integrity and enthusiasm and, most importantly, it boasts great tunes. Like Neil Diamond, Tom Jones and their ilk stripping down their sound and dropping their pomp in light of Johnny Cash's later recordings, we can only hope that Eddie's endeavour inspires a similar trend amongst the aging alt-rock/grunge alumni; David Yow: The Banjo Years. Tad: The Skiffle Sessions. Buzz Osborne & Dylan Carlson: Monsters of Lute…
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Microsoft folks have started a new blog specially dedicated to next version of Windows OS or Windows 7. As par the welcome post on their blog –
The Engineering Windows 7 blog, or E7 for short is hosted by the two senior engineering managers for the Windows 7 product, Jon DeVaan and Steven Sinofsky. Jon and Steven, along with members of the engineering team will post, comment, and participate in this blog.
I appreciate opening of this two-way communication channel by Microsoft. Its interesting to know that over 1000 developers are working on next Windows version. They basically have 25 different teams and each team consists of around 40 developers.
They are openly inviting everybody to share their views, suggestions, complaints and needless to say that people have already posted comments saying how slow windows is and how often it crashes.
Microsoft has not disclosed much details about Windows 7 as of now, however some supposedly leaked screenshots of it are already doing the rounds, its also expected that next Windows will support iPhone like Multi-touch as well as Touch-feedback, a feature which vibrates screen or give feedback in any other form when you touch the screen.
If you are looking for genuine information about Windows 7, then MS has two significant events planned this fall. The Professional Developers Conference (PDC) on October 27 and the Windows Hardware Engineering Conference (WinHEC) the following week.


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The rise of high-deductible health plans means more consumers will have healthcare coverage that mainly provides protection against catastrophic injury or illness. As these plans become more common, pharmacy chains and big box retailers are taking a greater interest in expanding their healthcare provider capacities.
Some analysts believe that the greatest fundamental changes to traditional healthcare delivery will come from without, not from within.
The rise of high-deductible health plans means more consumers will be on the hook for much of their medical costs, with their coverage mainly providing protection against catastrophic injury or illness. As these high-deductible plans become more common, traditional retailers such as CVS Caremark, are taking a greater interest in expanding their healthcare provider capacities.
See Also: Behind Retailers' Healthcare Strategies, Operational Know-How
In Part 1 of an interview, analysts Vaughn Kauffman, Health Industries Principal at PwC and Ceci Connolly, the Managing Director of PwC's Health Research Institute, discussed their views on what we might see in the coming months and years as retail businesses carve out a larger role for themselves in healthcare delivery. The following is an edited transcript.
HLM: Why do you believe that retail medicine is a potential game changer for care delivery?
Kauffman: Consumers will continue to look for cost of care, convenience and price as they bear more of the costs. Whether it be the pharmacist or other retail channels, we think that because of the evolving healthcare economies, there are roles that these retailers and pharmacy organizations will play in delivering care. We also think about the scope of healthcare beyond the traditional patient setting and around the whole spectrum of health and healthcare and fitness and how that plays into the equation.
John Commins is a content specialist and online news editor for HealthLeaders, a Simplify Compliance brand.


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A new aggressive strain of the HIV virus has been discovered in West Africa, and researchers say the recombinant virus can progress from infection to illness (AIDS) in just about five years.
If the achievement of man is measured by truth, Johan Van Dongen would have been one of the most famous scientists or microsurgeons in the world, but because we live in a society whereby politicians drink and eat with a brood of vipers, Dongen is now an enemy.
Professor Johan Van Dongen is a Dutch microsurgeon, who found out after forty years of research that Aids and Ebola were man-made diseases or laboratory engineered as bio-weapons and tested on Africans to depopulate the continent.
This is a secret to the common man on the street but top scientists, World Health Organization, Center for Diseases Control, world leaders, politicians and countries like America, Germany, Holland, Belgium, France etc, that played a role in those medical crimes knew about it.
The Dutch Government wasn't expecting Dongen to publish his findings as books because, for decades, it has been the task of world leaders to cover up those heinous medical crimes. Then aftermath of revealing the truth about the diseases, Dongen was dismissed as a lecturer at the University of Maastricht, Holland.
Microsurgeon and scientist Johan Van Dongen
Johan van Dongen was born on May 15, 1946, to a very poor family in the southern part of Rotterdam, the Netherlands, during one of the coldest days in that time of the year. His father was a salesman who deals in second-hand clothes.
After the destruction of Rotterdam during the Second World War, his father returned home from Germany after nine months. Like many sons, Johan didn't agree with his father, because he often abused and hit his mother and all his children. Eventually, he became an alcoholic after the war.
At the age of four, Johan who couldn't cope with the regime and domination faced many obstacles at school. Within no time after several severe incidents, the authorities threw him out of school with the message: "We will see him back at the age of six."
At secondary school, Johan enjoyed his education due to a good female teacher teaching him. The problems started in the third grade with a new teacher. This teacher couldn't cope with Johan's intelligence and probing manners. Within some few months, he was dismissed from school for the second time. Yet still, he managed to pass all his exams to the next grades.
Due to the poorness of Johan's family, the Protestant Pastor paid his family a visit and told his parents that the family had to baptize him to get rid of the poverty. So at the age of seven, Johan was baptized likeJohn the Baptist baptizing Jesus, with the holy words from the pastor: "Johan is a boy with a message and vision but the only thing in his mind is food."
Johan managed to stay at work for six months in a row, and during the strongest winter ever since, he started a new job as a bicycle boy and worked for two years in a poultry shop. In 1963 – he started another work in a butchery shop at the Northern Island of Rotterdam and after three years, he received his butcher's certificate.
1964 – Skilled and experienced Johan was appointed as a chief in charge of a poultry annex butchery shop for four years at the age of seventeen. The skills at the latter place impressed his boss, who advised him to become a surgeon. At the peak of his career, something terrible happened to Johan. His father disappeared without showing up again.
Because of that event, Johan as the elder son became head of the family, taking care of
six younger brothers and a twenty-year-old physically disabled brother. Under this heavy load, Johan worked as a butcher at the poultry.
In 1969 – At the age of twenty-three, Johan was appointed as a laboratory animal keeper at the Department of General Surgery in the basements of the Dijkzigt Hospital in Rotterdam, part of the Erasmus University. Because of his experience with dead animals and as a butcher he knew a lot about the anatomy of animals.
1969 – 1976 – During a period of six years Johan studied the professions of Laboratory Animal Keeper and Animal Technology at the University of Leiden The Netherlands and graduated in 1973. From May 1972 till 1976 – Johan studied Experimental Microsurgery at the Erasmus University Rotterdam the Netherlands and graduated in May 1976.
In 1972, during a weekly laboratory meeting, Johan van Dongen heard one of his professors' saying: "Cytomegalovirus CMV. That dangerous virus could be a cross between flu and a herpes virus, built into a bacterium and then it looks like protozoa."
The words of Professor Dr. D.L. Westbroek, Erasmus University Rotterdam, the Netherlands, never left Johan, because, during his forty-two years of investigation into the origin of Ebola and AIDS-causing viruses, he met the same conclusion. Johan discovered that those microorganisms were tested predominantly on black people in concentration camps and Africa.
In a monomaniac circumstance, Johan investigated the role of the medical, pharmacological and military presence of foreign countries in Africa and what they were doing in their bio-warfare plants in the African Jungle and why several outbreaks of horrific diseases took place.
Johan's knowledge about medical crimes in Africa was a turning point in his career. He started to fight and went to court six times which lasted for five years. After his dismissal, according to the judge because of inconsistent mood, Johan decided to give his life for the cause of Africa. He didn't only lost his job and house but also all his money for paying his lawsuits which brought him into relative poverty.
"I am satisfied that I fought a good battle, a battle of truth. My conscience is clear and never regrets of what I went through. I feel very sorry for those who committed the crimes, covered it up and subjected me to such an ordeal. If there is God, then may God have mercy upon their souls."
Joel Savage is an African-Belgian journalist living and working in Antwerp since the year 2000. He was the first African journalist to enter into the notorious Stuivenberg Hospital in Antwerp to investigate the high abnormal death of Africans at the hospital.
It was a period Africans living in Antwerp were scared to visit the hospital because patients with a common leg injury, don't come back alive after consultation. There was something sinister going on of which the African community believe that Africans were deliberately killed to satisfy the demand of people in the queue for an organ transplant.
What alerted Joel's consciousness to accept the challenge of doing the investigation is, he witnessed a demonstration of Albanians on the same issue because an Albanian mysteriously lost his life at the same hospital.
The other fact is historical. King Leopold II of Belgium maimed and killed over 10 million Africans, including women and children, yet Belgium named streets after him, above all built his statue as an honor. Which person in his right mind will do such a thing when there is no statue of Adolf Hitler for killing six million Jews?
The whole world witnessed the brutal murder of Patrice Lumumba in Congo, by Belgium, the fact that they lost the country as a colony through independence. Don't forget about the Rwanda genocide which Belgium was responsible. (You can read about this in the book called 'The Shadow Of The Sun' by Polish writer and journalist Ryszard Kapuscinski.) With such evidence revealing that Belgium doesn't value the life of an African, I believed the story of the Africans. Indeed, the hospital is deliberately killing Africans for body organs.
After my investigation, I published the book in Africa as 'An African in Antwerp' and some years later, I updated it and published it in America as 'Little Belgium-Wonderful Experience.' One of the directors of The City of Antwerp called Els Bruyndonc was furious over the publication calling it stupid.
According to her, the husband is a journalist and wouldn't publish such a stupid thing. I replied: Your husband is a journalist but not an African. Crimes committed against Africans in Antwerp are never seen in any Belgium newspapers.
Aftermath the publication, fear gripped Antwerp. They thought the African community would attack the hospital, so they quickly sent police to protect the place. They were there for over two weeks. During their presence, I disguised myself and visited the hospital thrice, to see if I can get ample information from the conversation of the workers and the police, the place was quiet.
The shocking part of the story is, even though they called my publication stupid, the high death rate suddenly fell, making Stuivenberg one of the safest hospitals for foreigners. However, there are few Africans today, as soon as you mention the hospital's name, cold waves run through their spine. They keep away from Stuivenberg Hospital.
Joel Savage: Writer
Joel Savage was born in Cape Coast, the central region of Ghana, on January 19, 1957, to Justin Savage, a veteran journalist, and television producer, and Nancy Hudson (Savage) a professional seamstress. He had his secondary school education at Ebenezer Secondary School and Accra High School. In 1985, while working in Freetown, Sierra Leone, he became a naturalized citizen, therefore losing his nationality as a Ghanaian.
His father's influence propelled his flair for writing at a very tender age. At school, he wrote numerous articles for publication. After school, he followed a course at the Ghana Institute of Journalism to acquire more experience and writing skills. As a freelance writer, he wrote feature articles for the Daily Graphic, Ghanaian Times and The Weekly Spectator for a certain period.
He became a naturalized Belgian citizen in 2008. He is now a prolific writer and accredited press card holding member of the Vlaamse Journalisten Vereniging-Flemish Journalists Association. With his wife and three sons living in Antwerp, Joel writes regularly online. He has published seven books and working on new projects.
Joel teamed up with his best friend Johan Van Dongen to write the English version of 'Aids and Ebola, the greatest crime in medical history against mankind.'


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The holidays are all about eating, spending time with family and then avoiding said family by going to the movies alone. These holiday movies often show off gratuitous amounts of food. Here is some of the most succulent and inviting — and just plain weird — food to appear in seasonal flicks. Try not to drool.
Gallery: Famous Christmas Movie Scenes