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Some Thoughts on "A Serious Man"
"A Serious Man kicks off with a Yiddish-language frame story that takes place in a 19th-century Eastern European shtetl, where a married couple has an enigmatic encounter with an old acquaintance who may be a dybbuk," recounts Dana Stevens . "The import of this parable is cryptic to the point of inscrutability."
It seems to me that the Coen Brothers' dybbuk is the Jewish folkloric equivalent of Schrodinger's Cat .
When we first meet the main character, a physics professor named Larry Gopnik, he's writing equations on the board: "So if that's that, then we can do this, right? Is that right? Isn't that right? And that's Schrodinger's paradox, right? Is the cat dead or is the cat not dead?" Likewise, we can't know whether Fyvush Finkel is alive or a dybbuk. We can only evaluate probabilities. When a Korean student named Clive Park complains to Larry that he shouldn't have failed the Physics midterm because "I understand the physics. I understand the dead cat," Larry says:
you can't really understand the physics without understanding the math. The math tells how it really works. That's the real thing; the stories I give you in class are just illustrative; they're like, fables, say, to help give you a picture. An imperfect model. I mean — even I don't understand the dead cat. The math is how it really works.
But the fable actually tells us that the math doesn't capture reality. When Clive attempts to bribe Larry, Larry says "actions have consequences … Not just physics. Morally. … And we both know about your actions." Clive says, "No sir. I know about my actions." To which Larry replies "I can interpret, Clive. I know what you meant me to understand." Clive explains this is "Mere surmise. Very uncertain." Later, when Clive's father accuses Larry both of taking Clive's money without improving his grade and also of defaming his son by saying he tried to bribe his way to a better grade, Larry says "Look. It doesn't make sense. Either he left the money or he didn't." Mr. Park replies "Please. Accept mystery."
That's Larry's problem. He tries to interpret life with mathematical precision, but it's all mere surmise. Later he has a dream where he follows elaborate mathematical equations to establish "The Uncertainty Principle. It proves we can't ever really know what's going on. So it shouldn't bother you," he tells his students. "Not being able to figure anything out. Although you will be responsible for this on the midterm." That's a mystery: Life doesn't make sense, but we're still responsible for it, even if we had no idea what we were doing. Like killing a man thinking he's a dybbuk, if he turns out not to be. Or when, by doing nothing, we become responsible for buying the monthly selection of the Columbia Record Club.
Of the uncertainty proof, the ghost of Sy Ableman says "Except that I know what's going on. How do you explain? … I'll concede that it's subtle. It's clever. But at the end of the day, is it convincing?" Larry: "Well, yes it's convincing. It's a proof. It's mathematics." Sy: "Excuse me, Larry. Mathematics is the art of the possible." Larry: "I don't think so. The art of the possible, that's, I can't remember, something else." As it happens, that's politics . We're political rather than mathematical animals. That's why, as Jefferson Airplane tells us throughout the film, "When the truth is found to be lies and all the joy within you dies," you don't reevaluate your initial equations, but want somebody to love.
Dana Stevens also says "a familiarity with Jewish arcana would no doubt help you to pick up on the jokes embedded in every scene." Maybe. The film opens with a quotation from Rashi: "Receive with simplicity everything that happens to you." That's Rashi's gloss on Deuteronomy 18:13, "Be wholehearted with the Lord, your God." To be wholehearted, "There shall not be found among you anyone who passes his son or daughter through fire, a soothsayer, a diviner of [auspicious] times, one who interprets omens, or a sorcerer … For whoever does these things is an abomination to the Lord" (18:10-12). Actually, there is a soothsayer around Larry. His brother Arthur has compiled something called "The Mentaculus," a series of equations that form "a probability map of the universe." Judging from Arthur's success at cards, it actually does predict the future — but Arthur is worse off than Larry (and apparently more abominable before the Lord).
There's also, maybe, an interpreter of omens. "These are signs and tokens," Sy tells Larry when he brings him a bottle of wine to smooth things over for stealing Larry's wife. And Sy invites Larry to a restaurant called Embers to talk about future arrangements. (And perhaps Larry's wife is putting the kids through a sort of fire with the divorce.)
But interpreting omens is stupid. Why look for messages on the backs of people's teeth when their mouths can actually speak to you? Rabbi Nachtner is right when he says:
The teeth, we don't know. A sign from Hashem, don't know. Helping others, couldn't hurt. … We can't know everything. … These questions that are bothering you, Larry — maybe they're like a toothache. We feel them for a while, then they go away. … We all want the answer, But Hashem doesn't owe us the answer, Larry. Hashem doesn't owe us anything. The obligation runs the other way.
As Rashi puts it: "Conduct yourself with Him with simplicity and depend on Him, and do not inquire of the future; rather, accept whatever happens to you with simplicity and then, you will be with Him and to His portion." Or, as Rabbi Marshak says at the end of the film, "When the truth is found to be lies and all the hope within you dies, then what? … Be a good boy."
Larry's not a serious man because he's too serious a man. (Or something like that.) He's sort of an anti-Job: While Job insists his sufferings are undeserved (and his three friends assume Job must have sinned because the Lord is just), Larry assumes the universe must be just (while the three rabbis insist it's all a mystery). And at the end of Larry's story, when God arrives in a whirlwind, He seems to be saying that sometimes He does pay attention. Or maybe not; that's not really clear: All we know is that Larry does something bad just before something bad happens to him. We might surmise it's divine punishment — though it seems wildly disproportionate — but, in the end, we can't know everything.
A further thought: When Larry, standing on his roof, spies Mrs. Samsky sunbathing naked, it recalls 2 Samuel 11, in which David, on the roof of the palace, sees Bathsheba bathing naked. Unlike David, Larry does not bed Mrs. Samsky, though he has a guilty dream about it.


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Hello, my bookish peeps. First, I owe you, Ms. Sanders, and the organizers of Great Escapes Virtual Book Tours a huge apology as I was scheduled to host this visit yesterday. Regrettably, migraine brain fog and a host of other assorted illnesses caused my forgetfulness and the lateness of this post. Second, I am incredibly grateful that Ms. Tricia L. Sanders, author of the Grime Pays series including Death, Diamonds, and Freezer Burn, took the time to agree to stop by The Book Diva's Reads and share with us some of her writing habits. Have you ever wondered if authors listen to music while writing and if so, what music? Ms. Sanders provides us with the answer to that question and more.
A question I always get asked is, do you listen to music when you write?
And the answer is yes. I love music. Music has always played a big part in my life. So, I've created several playlists for my Grime Pays series. For the first book in the series, Murder is a Dirty Business, I started out with my favorite country tunes. As I wrote, I added in my 70s and 80s favorites. When I wrote the second book in the series, Death, Diamonds, and Freezer Burn, I added Elvis Presley's "Blue Hawaii" album to the mix since a couple of my characters are big Elvis fans.
I have a playlist of sappy love songs when I want to get in the mood to write about the more romantic aspect of what a character might do. Chris Young and Trace Adkins, or any male singer with a deep, sexy voice, can help create the perfect atmosphere.
I like light and fun when writing the more humorous aspects. Nancy, my gum-popping sidekick in Death, Diamonds, and Freezer Burn makes me want to listen to Madonna's Material Girl and Cyndi Lauper's Girls Just Want to Have Fun.
When the story takes a serious turn, I go for a brooding, more introspective type of music, like classical. Vivaldi is my favorite classical artist, and his "Four Seasons" top my list—especially Winter for more thoughtful writing.
My favorite tunes are always 70s. Creedence Clearwater Revival, Moody Blues, Beach Boys, The Eagles, Chicago, and The Doobie Brothers are the top albums I play over and over. I can get lost in the 70s. It's my era, my youth, so those songs always take me back to the younger me.
As my writing evolves, so does my music. Recently, while writing a couple of novellas, I changed my playlists to Christmas songs because both novellas were Christmas-themed. It wasn't easy to write about winter and Christmas when the temperatures outside were north of 90. A little mood music and Christmas lighting helped. And a pine-scented candle.
I'm not an earbud person when I write, I have to fill my space with music, not just my head. This is especially difficult when writing in a coffee shop. HA! I've tried the earbuds, really I have, but they make my ears itch, and the music is just too—there. That's why I usually write at home or in a wide, open space. I love writing in my garden. And the neighbors don't seem to mind. Sorry, if you've ever been offended by my music while sipping your latte.
Tricia L. Sanders
Death, Diamonds, and Freezer Burn (Grime Pays Mysteries)
by Tricia L. Sanders
About the Book
Cozy Mystery
2nd in Series
Soul Mate Publishing, Inc.
Release Date - October 24, 2018
Approximately 254 pages
An unwelcome visitor, an unrequited love, and a dead body create chaos in a middle-aged woman's plan for a productive summer.
Despite a looming divorce, an empty checkbook, and a struggling cleaning business, Cece Cavanaugh is determined to land on her own two feet. Adamant about staying a safe distance from the handsome detective who has her fantasizing about violating the morals clause in her prenuptial agreement, Cece dives headlong into her work.
Even though she has no free time to spare, Cece finds herself guilted into cleaning a hoarder's home. Her discoveries in the condemned house are too shocking to ignore. Diamond-laden pachyderms, a secret cache of money, and a dead body lure Cece into launching an investigation that places her in direct contact with the one person she's desperate to avoid--hunky Detective Case Alder.
With clues in hand, Cece runs down leads and eliminates suspects one by one. Her conclusion and brave accusation put a friend's life in peril forcing Cece to hatch a plan to outsmart the killer. A daring move could either save Cece and her friend or lead to their demise.
About the Author
Tricia L. Sanders writes cozy mysteries and women's fiction. She adds a dash of romance and a sprinkling of snark to raise the stakes. Her heroines are humorous women embarking on journeys of self-discovery all the while doing so with class, sass, and a touch of kickass.
Tricia is an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan, so don't get between her and the television when a game is on. Currently, she is working on a mystery series set in the fictional town of Wickford, Missouri. Another project in the works is a women's fiction road trip adventure.
A former instructional designer and corporate trainer, she traded in curriculum writing for novel writing, because she hates bullet points and loves to make stuff up. And fiction is more fun than training guides and lesson plans.
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He admitted being sad at leaving, but added: "As a Kirklees Council taxpayer I will be following the council's fortunes with great interest."
Political leaders presented him with an engraved glass plaque to mark his departure, at Huddersfield Town Hall.
Mr Elson, 56, who joined the council in 1989 as social services director, is being succeeded by his deputy, Mr Rob Vincent.
"Today is one of very mixed feelings for me," he said. "On the one hand I will be very sad to be leaving the authority after being here for 16 years.
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The reason why you need an RV cover it is because you won't be living in the RV for a certain period, therefore, dust is of major concern. Consider buying yourself an RV cover since it relieves you of cleaning up dust that may build up your on RV's outer surface.
It's also easier to clean up the cover instead of the entire outer surface of your recreational vehicle.
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Types Of RV Covers
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1. Tire Covers
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Buying your RV tire covers may relieve you of tire replacement costs due to tire damage. Covers also reduce the risk of tires bursting when you drive out after a long time of keeping your recreational vehicle in storage.
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It's equipped with expandable zippered storage bags that can well fit in small compartments. Has a four-year warranty which is more than is offered for most RV covers.
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The material used in manufacturing this cover plays a key role in protecting against UV rays that lead to fading of RV.
Amazingly, this cover has a lifetime warranty. It's one you should consider looking into when making the purchase decision. It`s well vented to reduce wind lofting.
It weighs 22.4 lbs while its dimensions are 462 inches in length, 102 inches in width and 104 inches in height.It has no folding, and it rated at 4.1 out of 5 stars.
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This type of cover has adjustable rear and front panels. The panels guarantee you access into your RV from both the front and the rear. It also has air vents that aid in reducing inside moisture.
Unlike other RV covers, this particular cover can keep snow at bay, making it better than most RV covers that only protect against rain water. Unlike other RV covers that are equipped with straps, this cover is equipped with ropes which aid in holding the cover in place.
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The dimensions of this cover are 366 inches in length, 102 inches in width and 104 inches in height. Out of 5 stars, it's rate at 4.3. It Comes along with free sack storage and a ladder cap. The cover's material is designed to reflect away light therefore perfect for parking at night.
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This particular type of cover is vented and is UV ray resistant. It's constituted of four layers non-woven fabric. The weight of this cover is 40lbs, and it comes along with instructions set to guide you through its usage.
This type of cover is one you should consider looking into since it protects your recreational vehicle from dirt brought about by dust as well as bad weather. It's waterproof; therefore, can't soak in rain water. This quality makes it suitable for your RV since it prevents corrosion.
This product is brand new and of high quality. It has zippered panels that allow you to access your RV from both sides. The panels give way into your RV when you require getting in. It's designed to have four straps below, aimed at holding it place when there's strong wind.
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The dimensions of this cover are 396 inches in length, 110 inches in width and 114 inches in height. This cover has no folding and has a rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.
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Derek Howell is a new talented guy on the dance circuit, hailing from Houston, Texas, a new producer and DJ, already making people talk and wondering "who the hell is he?" Starting playing guitar ten years ago, he was wrapped up by the dance music in 2002, pretty much instantly. Together with his fellow partner Peter Martin, who is better known for his recent massive hit 'Perfect Wave', started producing under the name "The Alley Qats" and their first track made it to Audio Tour Compilation CD mixed by Chris Fortier. Derek is also one half of the Lonestar project, the other one being Joshua Michael, and one of the independent artists at edmdigital.com, the innovative digital downloads store. His tracks have been hammered by some of the biggest names around, including John Digweed, Nick Warren, Hernan Cattaneo and many others... He provides us a comprehensive approaching into his musical life, his upcoming releases and much more...
Hello Derek, thanks for providing us a few moments for a little chat! How's life going on lately?
Life is generally always good, especially good at the moment. I'm getting the opportunity to work on projects of a fairly wide variety. Working on music is definitely always a good thing.
Tell us a little about yourself; when you started making music for the first time?
I guess it was about '93 or '94. I picked up the guitar for a few years and had a great time with it as well as choir in the church.
I actually didn't start producing electronic music until '02. But I'd say, like a lot of us here in Central U.S., I was highly immersed in it pretty much instantly.
How can you describe your music style? What gives you inspiration?
It's really just a product of my surroundings and musical tastes, both electronic and "conventional". I'm definitely always trying to push myself towards something more unique and ground breaking. Hopefully, I'll eventually succeed at that.
The inspiration comes from a lot of things; other music, film scores, crappy days at work, just all kinds of input from the world on a day-to-day basis. But I'd have to say the main source of inspiration for my music is the music itself (that sounds a little cliché, but I don't mind).
What can you tell us about your upcoming releases?
I have, at the moment, one solo work due out on Fade Records some time this summer. It's kind of a housey number, but slightly emotive with a remix on the B-sideI also have a couple of collaboration works scheduled for release over the next couple of months. My production partner, Peter Martin and I are putting out one track under the production name "The Alley Qats", which is featured on the Audio Tour Compilation CD mixed by Chris Fortier. It's dirty and groovy. Kind of a "sweat on the dance floor" number. It's a lot of fun though when the breakdown kicks in.
The other release we have coming out is on the Armada sub label Electronic Elements. That one we did under the "Pinkbox Special" name. One of the songs on there is called "Simple" and is very big and thick both musically and precussively. The B-side number is called "Nice Guys Finish Last". That one is also very musical, but spun over a breaks pattern.
I'm still working on a few other solo releases at the moment as well as with production partner
Joshua Michael. Together we produce under the name "Lonestar". It's always a lot of fun working with him. As far as other solo projects, we'll just have to see.
Digweed already has played some of your productions at the Delta Heavy show at this year's Winter Music Conference. What was his reaction when he listened to your stuff?
I'm not exactly sure what his initial reaction was. I spoke with him a bit after the conference was said and done. He seems generally pleased with the sound I'm going for and feels that it is very "now", which is good to hear.
How's the club scene in Houston going lately?
It's getting better by the day in tiny increments. I think once we see enough good dance music coming out of Texas, exciting things will happen. With dj's like Asif Ahmed and producers like Smight, Starkid, Peter Martin, and Joshua Michael (1/2 of Lonestar), it's safe to say we're on the right track.
Whom/what you'd say has/had a telling influence in your musical life?
Music and family have had the greatest influence on my musical life. Artists like Pink Floyd, Duncan Sheik, and even Metallica have all been very influential to my music. There are countless others, but those are the ones that come to mind at the moment. Also, my family/friends are a big influence. My parents always encouraged me to play an instrument, which subsequently led to the guitar thing and, in turn, led to the djing.
What do you have in your studio?
I have a pink computer (bought it from an old roommate. I must clarify that she picked the color.) which has had it's entrails upgraded several times. I have a set of Creative Labs PC speakers for monitoring and I run two software packages; one for music creation/sampling and one for sequencing.
It's a modest setup by many standards, but I'm able to be productive with it.
You're also a DJ. What style do you play in your sets?
I play a result of what I'm feeling crossed with whatever the mood is. I think the mood is ultimately set by the crowd, so it just depends. I really dig a lot of different styles (go figure), but mostly things that are musical. I'm on a breaks kick lately, so I'd have to say breaks are where it's at.
If I had my way, breaks would have a much bigger role to play in the dance world, but I think time is gonna tell on that one.
How do you see yourself in 5 years?
I haven't a clue. As long as I'm not where I am now, I'll be happy. Change is a painful, but generally good thing.
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After my cruise from Barcelona to Rome I needed some time off from traveling and to catch up with work. I was able to choose a flight from Rome to somewhere and came up with Tbilisi. Last year I had been visiting Batumi, Georgia and really loved the vibe, the people and the value for money in Georgia and therefore decided to come back. Upon arrival I obviously wanted to be connected to the internet straight away and looked for buying a sim card at Tbilisi Airport. This is what I found out…
Tbilisi Airport
The biggest international airport in Georgia is located about 17 kilometers away from the city center of Tbilisi. There are arrivals and departures all night long and the airport is open 24 hours. I arrived around 4am local time and it was busy. All the car rental shops, cafe's and mobile operator shops were open. The airport is fairly small for international standards and it is easy to buy a Georgia sim card. There is fast and reliable free wifi at Tbilisi Airport.
Looking for recommendations and Tbilisi travel tips? Check out my Tbilisi travel blog with cool bars, wine tours, day trips and more. Not arriving at Tbilisi airport? Have a look at my best Georgia sim card for tourists blog and find out where to buy your prepaid sim card for traveling in Georgia.
Where to buy a Georgia sim card at Tbilisi Airport in 2020
As soon as you walk out of arrival you will find all the shops right in front of you. There are three mobile operators in Georgia and all three have a shop at the the airport. Right in front of arrivals you will see Beeline, on your right there is Magti and next to the exit on the left and the right there is Geocell.
Prices Georgia sim card at Tbilisi Airport in 2020
As a tourist coming traveling to Georgia I can understand that you want to get connected to the internet straight away. Buying a sim card at Tbilisi Airport is also the first thing I did. But what is the best sim card available.
To make it easy: 5 GEL is approximately $2.
Geocell sim card Georgia
Next to both exits there is a Geocell kiosk selling Georgia sim cards for tourists. The following packages are available and very easy to understand.
Call and sms in Georgia are always unlimited
- 1GB data = 25 GEL = $10
- 5GB data = 35 GEL = $13
- 7GB data = 40 GEL = $15
- 20GB data = 65 GEL = $25
- 35GB data = 95 GEL = $36
All the above sim card packages are valid for 30 days, only within Georgia.
Coming from a western country I am sure these prices are very good. Compared to tourist sim cards in Germany these are amazing deals. But let's have a look at the other available Georgia sim cards for tourists at Tbilisi Airport.
Magti sim card Georgia
On your right hand side when walking out of arrivals there is Magti Georgia. The two ladies at the booth seemed a little tired this early in the morning but gave me a sheet with all the available tourist sim card for Georgia.
Calling within Georgia and 30 minutes of international calls are included in every Magti sim card for tourists, but only valid for 14 days.
- 3GB data = 30 GEL = $11
- 7GB data = 40 GEL = $15
- 10GB data = 50 GEL = $19
- 33GB data = 90 GEL = $34
- Unlimited internet = 180 GEL = $69
All the above data packages are valid for 30 days, only within Georgia.
Compared to the Geocell sim card, a Magti sim card for tourists is about the same. You get 30 minutes of international calls included, but the calling privileges are only valid for 14 days. These sim card packages look a bit like the sim card for tourists in France.
Beeline sim card Georgia
Last but not least a Georgia sim card for tourists from Beeline. In december 2017 I took a trip to Batumi and used Beeline as well.
When approaching the Beeline shop I saw the following Georgia sim card for tourists promotion:
- Unlimited calls/sms in Georgia
- 2GB data
- 50 minutes international calls
- Valid 15 days
I was like nah that does not sound appealing. The Magti sim card offer was better, but then I saw there were more data packages available.
- 1GB data = 4 GEL = $1,5
- 4GB data = 9 GEL = $3,5
- 8GB data = 16 GEL = $6
- 30GB data = 25 GEL = $9,5
The above data packages are valid for 30 days, calls and sms are not included.
Wow! These Beeline data packages are really good value comparing them with the Magti and Geocell.
Best Georgia sim card at Tbilisi Airport in 2020
Comparing all the Georgia sim cards for tourists available at Tbilisi Airport I can come to the conclusion that:
A Beeline data sim card is the best Georgia sim card for tourists at Tbilisi Airport!
As a fan of data I chose the 30GB data package of Beeline, not sure why I did not choose the 8GB package but because it was only $3,5 more I didn't want to take the risk of running out. LOL
Note: I hardly ever make a phone call and when I do I use WhatsApp, Viber or Skype. Therefore I only need a data connection. If you want to make phone calls as well, you might want to consider buying a sim card of Magti. Their network is better than Geocell and prices are kind of the same.
I also quickly checked the 4G coverage maps for all 3 the mobile internet providers and came to the conclusion that Beeline has the second biggest 4G network in Georgia. For more info see my article about best Georgia sim card for tourists.
Tbilisi Tourism in 2020
Georgia is striving to be one of the most tourist friendly countries in the world and has opened its borders to a many international visitors. There is a big chance your country is also listed to stay up to 365 days in the country. Yes the stamp in your passport is valid for 1 year! That said Tbilisi tourism is picking up for a lot of nomadic travelers and this city has a lot to offer. Not only is traveling around the city easy and cheap, there are many things to do and places to see in Tbilisi.
To catch up with work I lived a little more than 2 weeks in Tbilisi. Have a look at my travel blog about Tbilisi here.
Take for example the ferris wheel on top of the hill with magnificent views or the cosy Davit Aghmashenebeli Avenue with its many bars and restaurants. Eat out for just a couple dollars and drink a good coffee for 1 euro! There are many reasons to visit Tbilisi, Georgia.
In December 2017 I visited Batumi, the vibrant city on the Black Sea and a popular tourist spot in Georgia. These are all my Batumi travel tips.
How to get from the airport to the city
There are 3 ways to get to Tbilisi City Center: bus, train, taxi.
The bus runs 24/7 and cost only 0,50 GEL = $0,20. It takes around 30-40 minutes to reach the center. Busses are modern. Look for bus route nr. 37.
The train does not run that often and stops running at night, but is very comfortable. The train also cost 0,50 GEL = $0,20 only and take only 20 minutes. So this would be my advised form of transportation if you want to get from the airport to Tbilisi by public transport.
There are of course many taxi drivers waiting for you to hop in their taxi when you arrive. Within 20 minutes depending on traffic they will drop you in front of your hotel. These guys ask between 25-60 GEL. As a modern traveler I would like to suggest to download the Yandex app, this is the Uber for Georgia. I arranged a taxi through Yandex and paid 20 GEL, where the taxi drivers at the airport were asking 30 GEL.
I hope the above tips for buying a prepaid Tbilisi sim card were helpful for your upcoming Tbilisi holiday. In case you have any questions don't hesitate to send me a message on my Instagram account @traveltomtom. More than happy to help you out! Enjoy the pictures and wanderlust vibes on my Instagram as Im trying to travel to every country in the world as of 2020.
Find here my best travel adventures from around the world or when interested in how to earn money from a travel blog or how I became a professional travel blogger then click on the links to read my story.
Enjoy your trip to Georgia!
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A significant percentage of voters want the government to put more money into universities to match the planned expansion in higher education places, according to a survey for the Association of University Teachers. (The Guardian)
Blair to put nuclear power back on line
Tony Blair is edging towards a decision to back a new generation of nuclear power stations. Behind the governments expected policy shift is David King, chief scientific adviser. Professor King believes the option needs to be revived if Britain is to combat global warming. (The Times)
Faulty gene identified
A faulty gene that causes babies to be born with a cleft lip or palate has been found by researchers at Manchester University. (The Guardian, The Times, The Independent)
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Tiggey May, a senior research fellow at South Bank University, will warn chief police officers that retaining the power of arrest for simple cannabis possession is a sideways step that could lead to confusion among officers when the drug is reclassified. (The Guardian)
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The public may be misled over the dangers of the recreational drug Ecstasy, a team of scientists said yesterday. Jon Cole, reader in addictive behaviour at the University of Liverpool and co-author of the report in The Psychologist magazine, said: 'We have no idea whether human users are using neurotoxic doses of MDMA. (The Guardian, The Times, The Independent)
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How to Make a Homemade Pizza Hot pocket
Easy Homemade Pizza Pocket Recipe
Are you a big fan of Italian food? My wife and I are sure are.
The other day I was watching the Food channel, and the chef on the channel was making delicious looking hot pockets. I came up with my own spin on this recipe, and I thought I would share my easy and thrifty homemade pizza pocket recipe on Infobarrel.com for everyone else to try. I also took photo along the way as I put this together.
I hope you enjoy this homemade hot pocket recipe as much as my wife and I did last night.
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- 1 pound of hamburger meat.
- 1 package of pepperoni.
- 1 jar of pizza sauce.
- 1 bag of mozzarella cheese.
- 2 rolls of Pillsbury seamless dough sheets.
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First of all, you will need to take your Pillsbury dough sheet and either cut into quarters, or you can prepare one giant Hot Pocket out of one single sheet like the one on the left.
Brown your hamburger meat in a pan, add a good amount of hamburger to the top of your homemade hot pocket. Add pepperoni to the top of the hamburger meat. Now, add a liberal amount of pizza sauce to the top of your other ingredients. To top off your homemade hot pocket add mozzarella cheese. Fold over the sides of your hot pocket, and insert a fork a couple of times into the top of the dough for ventilation.
Heat your oven to 375 degrees, and cook your homemade hot pockets for 25 minutes.
I hope you enjoy this homemade hotpocket recipe as much as my wife and I did last night.


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Youth Olympic Games
The 2018 Youth Olympic Games will be held in Buenos Aires, Argentina from 01 - 12 October, 2018.
What is YOG?
The Youth Olympic Games are a sporting event for young people, balancing sport, culture and education. These Games work as a catalyst in these fields throughout the Olympic Movement.
Young athletes will participate in high-level competitions and alongside the sports element of the event, will participate in a Culture and Education Programme (CEP) focused on five themes: Olympism and Olympic values, skills development, well-being and healthy lifestyle, social responsibility and expression through digital media
Non-athletes (young ambassadors, young reporters etc.) will also participate with young athletes in CEP activities.
For more information on YOG from olympic.org click here.
To see all the results and event page, click here.
Qualification System 2018 YOG FINAL - Rowing - EN - Updated 07 February 2018
Qualification System 2018 YOG - Rowing - FRENCH - Updated 07 February 2018


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Priced at $19.99/€19.99/£15.99 each, Capcom announced today that Resident Evil 4, Resident Evil 5, and Resident Evil 6 will be coming to PlayStation 4 and Xbox One in 2016 as digital releases.
Things kick off next month on March 29 with Resident Evil 6, then continue with Resident Evil 5 in summer 2016 and Resident Evil 4 in fall 2016. Capcom also said that physical disc versions will be available in the Americas, but they didn't reveal pricing or release date details.
As Capcom explained, Resident Evil 6 on PS4 and Xbox One includes all post-launch DLC:
Resident Evil 6 is the biggest Resident Evil game to date with not one (Leon S. Kennedy and Helena Harper), not two (Chris Redfield and Piers Nivans), not even three (Jake Muller and Sherry Birkin), but FOUR (Ada Wong and Agent) campaigns that are all interwoven and can be played alone or coop in any order. These series staples and new characters face a global C-virus outbreak that's threatening to destroy the world. In addition to all the story campaigns, RE6 includes a variety of multiplayer modes that vary up the action. Extra good news for everyone – the upcoming release will also include all the additional post-launch content from the console version (DLC and all the costumes originally only available through ResidentEvil.net).
Resident Evil 6 also includes enriched multiplayer matchmaking and improved control options:
- Enriched multiplayer matchmaking – Cycle Mode automatically enters you into recommended multiplayer games and Online Campaign Custom Match now includes options to search for a character campaign without having to specify a chapter
- Improved control options – Auto-action option simplifies button prompts for quick time events, extends time limits for specific scenes and aids automobile controls. Default mapping of keys and default game settings have been optimized, but players can still remap keys and adjust back to the original game settings if desired
It remains to be seen if any of the games will receive visual improvements.
Capcom also reiterated that the Resident Evil 2 remake "is on the way."
[Source: Capcom]


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This guide is a step-by-step manual for setting up or scaling up Community Midwifery training programmes, based on the lessons learned from the implementation of the Women for Health (W4H) programme in five states in northern Nigeria (Jigawa, Kano, Katsina, Yobe and Zamfara).
Community Midwifery programmes (CMPs) are shorter than Registered Midwifery courses, addressing the some of the barriers to entrance requirements and length which have previously discouraged, or precluded rural women from applying.
By establishing CMPs and supporting training of indigenous community midwives, state governments and development partners are helping to bring these necessary skills to rural communities to reduce the impact of maternal, newborn and child mortality.
This guide is aimed at state governments, service providers and development partners and emphasizes the importance of closing the supply gap of qualified midwives and strengthening the capacity and accreditation of midwifery schools.
The guide provides advice on engaging stakeholders, assessments, planning, implementation, approvals and recruitment to enable success, sustainability and longevity. Each stage of the guide is broken down into key steps necessary to establish a successful Community Midwifery programme.
This guide is a step-by-step guide on all aspects of establishing a Foundation Year Programme (FYP) to widen access to health training for women from rural communities.


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By Paul Kurtz
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — The School District of Philadelphia is partnering with celebrity chef Mark Vetri with the aim of bringing healthy meals and a family-style meal setting to students in every Philadelphia public school.
Back in the day, lunch ladies in hair nets would cook and serve meals to kids. And in recent years at many schools, volunteers have simply been heating up pre-made meals — meals that aren't exactly a hit with students.
"It looks like fake food," said one girl today. "We didn't hardly eat anything. The food went straight in the trash."
Enter celebrity chef Marc Vetri.
"We're serving some baked ziti," he told KYW Newsradio today. "Obviously you always want to have a salad. The vegetable is broccoli, and for dessert we have some fruit and yogurt."
The famous restaurateur has made inroads at charter schools in recent years, dishing out freshly made, nutritious meals.
Today, he rolled out his initiative for the first time at a Philadelphia public school, Ziegler Elementary.
"We would like to take this out to the entire school district," Vetri said today.
He says his process affects not only what the kids are eating, but how they're eating it.
"They're eating around a round table, which lets them interact with each other a little bit more," he explained.
And on this day, most of the buzz was about the food:
"Delicious — this food is really good."
"I'm not gonna bring my own lunch. I'm gonna stay here and eat whatever they got."
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People want to know where and how their food is raised Foods labeled grass fed provides reassurance of a quality product and real health benefits for consumers.
Grass finished products have a different fat profile than conventionally finished products. These differences include a lower overall fat content and increased levels of the "good" fats, like omega-3 fatty acids and conjugated lineoleic acids (CLAs).
Experts note that the consumer consumption of grass fed meat and dairy products in place of non-grass fed meat and dairy products can translate to an overall lower caloric intake. Jo Robinson, the founder of the Eat Wild website writes, "If you eat a typical amount of beef (66.5 pounds a year), switching to lean grass-fed beef will save you 17,733 calories a year. If everything else in your diet remains constant, you'll lose about six pounds a year."
The Omega-3 fatty acids, unsaturated fats that have long been touted as part of a heart healthy diet, are found to be 2-4 times higher in grass finsihed meats. They are often found in nuts, seeds and fish. Diets high in Omega-3s have been linked to major health benefits like lowered triglyceride levels and decreased inflammation that leads to joint pain or arthritis.
CLAs are another fatty acid family that are naturally occurring in grass finished meat and dairy products. Levels are 3-5 times higher in animals on pasture. Researchers have linked these fatty acids to overall weight loss, leaner muscle, and cancer fighting properties.
Producers in Northeast Iowa practicing grass-based management are proud to raise a superior product, one that has health benefits for themselves and the people that buy their meat and dairy products. Craig Cutting from Cutting's Windy Acres Belted Galloways captured this feeling when he said, "It is just nice that I can raise something for my family that was designed to feed on grass and is truly healthier for them."


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Altium Designer is being used by students for the first Pico-satellite project at Germany's Aachen University of Applied Sciences.
Over the past 30 years the Astronautical Department at Germany's Aachen University of Applied Sciences (AcUAS) has established valuable contacts with national and international technology partners including universities, space industry companies as well as the European Space Agency. Based on this foundation and its tradition of giving students a research-packed education, the department has embarked on the development of a micro CubeSat satellite, allowing students to gain hands-on experience in the discipline of spacecraft engineering.
The satellite, named COMPASS-1, is designed to the international CubeSat standard which defines a 10x10x10cm cubic shape with a mass of just one kilogram, where project costs are minimized by the use of commercial off-the-shelf components (COTS). This approach allows the development of very low cost satellites, however the lack of 'space ready' components poses a significant risk to the satellite's survivability. The students counter this by using advanced design tools to develop novel design solutions that offset device anomalies and by extensive use of the university's space testing facilities to verify the craft's functionality.
Key challenges
By its nature satellite development is a complex and challenging venture, but this is also true for the tiny CubeSats where wide range of disciplines must be mastered, including mechanical, electrical and system engineering plus project management. All of these tasks, as well as the organization of the project itself, are the responsibility of the participating students who also need to master the often complex tools and systems needed for the design process.
While a satellite's complex appearance may imply that the mechanical design is the most time-consuming task, it is, in fact, the spacecraft internals – the electronic board assemblies and microcontroller software – that require the greatest share of the work. To meet the stringent requirements of CubeSat standard in terms of mass, power consumption, volume and functionality the satellite's internal systems are built from scratch, yet must be able to survive being exposed to the harsh conditions of the spacecraft's final orbit. In order to achieve these goals within the required timeframe the AcUAS engineering team needs to use advanced electronic design techniques while working collaboratively within an efficient project workflow.
Meeting the challenges
Altium Designer's unified design system allows the students to use a single application to develop circuitry that offers the required functionality, smoothly translate this to a board layout then onto manufacturing output files for prototype creation and final board assembly production. Due to the extremely limited space inside the tiny spacecraft, the complex designs make extensive use of surface-mount devices (SMD) on multilayer boards while the adverse operating environment dictates that the board assemblies must withstand adverse radiation and heat transfer conditions.
Altium Designer allows the students to deal with this level of complexity by offering advanced capture and PCB layout tools in an intuitive, easy-to-use design environment, while the unified design system provides an efficient, collaborative workflow through all stages of the design process – all within a single application. Using the one consistent user-interface, students can also easily implement and push through changes at all levels of the design in response to design revisions instigated by prototype testing results.
The results
The AcUAS team has successfully moved through the design and prototype development program and on to the production of the satellite's engineering models. The subsequent systems qualification tests determine that the satellite will ready for space, where the students will then look forward to obtaining a launch opportunity for COMPASS-1.
During this process Altium Designer has established itself as a powerful and vital element within the spacecraft design and development program at AcUAS, where students learn to develop high-tech real-world projects using the latest technology and design techniques. Altium and the ongoing Astronautical Department satellite program at AcUAS are helping to create the next generation of space engineers – engineers that are capable of creating more innovative design solutions faster.
About the university
Aachen University of Applied Sciences places strong emphasis on the practical application of science in their teaching and research. AcUAS fosters close cooperation with regional and international companies, renowned research institutes like the Forschungszentrum Jülich (research center Jülich) and universities all over the world. This guarantees students receive an education that meets the increasing demands of today's labour markets.
AcUAS has over 8000 students, more than 220 professors and at least 200 lecturers plus a further 450 staff members at its two locations, Aachen and Jülich. AcUAS was founded in 1971 and ranks among the largest universities of applied sciences in Germany.
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Written by Steph Rodriguez
Cozy up with a hot toddy
Karina Martinez' original, award-winning recipe, the Mad King Charles, served to judges at the 2012 Hot Toddy Competition at Golden Bear where she took No. 1. Photo courtesy of Karina Martinez
A seasonal adult beverage that warms the bones and comforts the soul is the classic hot toddy. Designed to take away the aches of the cold season, this traditional beverage dates as far back as the 17th century when liquor, water, herbs, and spices were combined and served hot.
It's a beverage typically enjoyed just before bedtime, and throughout its long history, the hot toddy has beckoned many bartenders to try their hands at reinventing the comforting concoction.
A hot toddy begins with either hot water or herbal tea, then it's spiced with a bit of cloves, cinnamon, or allspice; sweetened with a spoonful of sugar or honey; and, for the kick, a hot toddy relies on two ounces of bourbon, whiskey, rum, or brandy.
Traditional garnishes for a warm mug of this wintertime elixir are lemon slices, orange peels, or cinnamon sticks, each adding its own distinct layer of flavors and aromas.
Inside Sacramento's busiest bars — it's hot toddy season — as creative variations of this age-old beverage are found on drink menus during the colder, wetter months.
Karina Martinez, a bartender at Bottle & Barlow and The Red Rabbit Kitchen and Bar, is an award-winning hot toddy maker who competes in The Golden Bear's annual hot toddy competition, where she took No. 1 in 2012 and No. 3 in 2016.
Martinez says she draws inspiration for her original recipes by looking into the ingredients' history. Before she perfected her award-winning Mad King Charles hot toddy recipe, she learned that the word toddy comes from the toddy beverage in India that's made from fermented palm tree sap. As she dug deeper into the past, Martinez also discovered that the British adopted the toddy liquor from India and later combined it with tea. The rest is history.
Poking around the toddy's past, Martinez also found a poem by Sir Thomas Herbert, who was an English traveler and a trusted gentleman of the bedchamber to King Charles I, for whom her drink is named.
"… at first draught uncouthly relisht, but every draught tastes better and better, and will easily inebriate; a little makes men merry; too much makes them mad; extreme is mortal; in the morning 'tis laxative; in the eve costive; at midnight dangerous."
With the inspiration from Sir Herbert's poem about hot toddies combined with her research of both British and Indian teas and spices, Martinez wanted to create a recipe in honor of those flavors from the past, such as bitter orange, allspice, herbal tea, and vanilla-infused bourbon.
"To me, a hot toddy is like the chicken noodle soup of the adult beverage world," Martinez says. "It should be calming and comforting and make you feel like you want to cozy up by a fire."
Ready to try one at home? Here's Martinez's award-winning recipe!
Mad King Charles
(courtesy of Karina Martinez, bartender, Bottle & Barlow in Sacramento. Serves 1)
Ingredients found at Total Wine & More, Trader Joe's, and Whole Foods Market locations
2 ounces of Buffalo Trace Bourbon, pre-infused with orange peel and vanilla bean (instructions below)
1 teaspoon allspice dram
¼ teaspoon Torani Amer Liqueur (1:1*)
½ cup granulated sugar
1 bag Mighty Leaf Chamomile Citrus Tea
Victoria's Kitchen Almond Water, enough to fill a mug
1 Valencia orange
1 vanilla bean pod
Candied orange peel, for garnish
For infused bourbon:
Pour Buffalo Trace Bourbon into Mason jar. Peel orange and add peels to jar. Split vanilla bean pod down the middle add to jar. Screw on lid and steep 24 hours. Strain infused bourbon.
* Create a 1:1 ratio by combining ½ cup of Torani Amer Liqueur to ½ cup granulated sugar. Blend equal parts in blender and use ¼ teaspoon of this mixture for recipe.
Heat almond water in kettle on stove. In mug, combine infused bourbon, Torani Amer Liquor mixture, allspice dram, and hot almond water. Add tea bag and let hot toddy steep 5 minutes before pulling out bag. Enjoy!
Or try this recipe, provided by Gabriel Aiello of Burly Beverages!
Burly Beverages founder and co-owner Gabriel Aiello's Old Timey Hot Toddy Switchel. Photo courtesy of Burly Beverages
Old Timey Switchel Hot Toddy
(courtesy of Gabriel Aiello, founder, co-owner, of Burly Beverages in Sacramento, Calif. Serves 1)
2 ounces bourbon, whiskey, or brandy
2 ounces Burly Beverages Honey-Lemon Switchel
4 ounces spring water, piping hot
2 dashes Angostura bitters
Garnish (optional): 1 cinnamon stick or 1 curled lemon peel
In mug or glass of choice, combine bourbon, Burly Beverages Honey-Lemon Switchel, Angostura bitters, and piping hot spring water. Garnish with cinnamon stick and lemon peel. Enjoy!
NOTE: This is a sponsored post.
Steph Rodriguez is an award-winning freelance journalist who keeps a close eye on the food and music scene in Sacramento. With more than 10 years' experience as a writer, she crafts stories that mirror the vast and diverse culture of the region. From entertainment and lifestyle features, to profiles with a farm-to-fork interest, she aims to capture the best of Sacramento.


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More than any other facial feature, your eyes reveal the most about how you feel. When your eyes are open and alert, you appear energized and well rested. However, if you have lower-eyelid puffiness, dark circles or drooping upper lids, others may assume that you are fatigued, angry or unhappy. If you believe that your eyes are making you look tired, sad, or older than you really feel. An Akron, OH cosmetic surgery procedure known as blepharoplasty may be the right choice for you. Eyelid surgery can remove the excess fat and drooping skin of the upper eyelids, minimize bags under the eyes and tighten the lower eyelid skin. The result is a more alert and rested appearance.
Most people are extremely pleased with the results of cosmetic eyelid surgery. It can often make a person appear to be a decade younger than their actual age. Upper eyelid surgery makes the eyes appear fresher and more youthful. Lower eyelid surgery can make a dramatic difference in the appearance of the face, alleviating the tired, aged appearance by eliminating the puffy areas and the excess, wrinkled skin beneath the eyes. The degree of improvement varies from person to person, but the results last for many years.
Our doctors take the time to get to know each and every one of his patients. Click here to Request Your Consultation at Crystal Clinic Plastic Surgeons.
The initial consultation will begin at our cosmetic surgery office in Akron, OH, with a complete medical history and exam. You should tell our doctors if you wear contact lenses and about any related eye symptoms you may have, especially vision problems or dryness of the eyes. You should tell them if you have other medical conditions, in particular glaucoma, diabetes, high blood pressure or a history of thyroid conditions. You may be asked to look into a mirror and point out those areas around your eyes that you would like to see improved. Often, patients may focus their attention on excess skin in the upper eyelids and not realize that drooping of their eyebrows contributes to this skin excess. You should be very frank in discussing what you hope to achieve with surgery. This will help our doctors understand your expectations and determine whether they can realistically be achieved. Other options available to you will be discussed along with risks and limitations. The location where the surgery will take place, the estimated duration of the procedure, the type of anesthesia required and the costs of the surgery will be explained. "Before and after" photographs of patients will be available for your review. Your photograph will be taken and can be viewed with the computer imaging system if you wish.
Eyelid surgery is frequently combined with a brow lift or face lift as part of an overall facial rejuvenation plan. Because the forehead contributes so much to the excess upper eyelid skin, a forehead lift is usually performed at the same time. Laser skin resurfacing or chemical skin resurfacing is often combined to minimize the fine wrinkles and enhance the result. BOTOX® Cosmetic, a temporary, non-surgical treatment performed in the office, can be used to improve the "laugh lines" on the sides of the eyes (also known as crow's feet) and the deep creases between the eyes.
Eyelid surgery is one of the most common cosmetic procedures performed. Every year, many thousands of people undergo successful eyelid surgery and experience no major problems. However, anyone undergoing any type of surgery must be aware of both the benefits and the risks.
Aesthetic eyelid surgery is performed on adults of all ages. Some people have eyelid surgery to correct problems that are a result of aging, while others have inherited traits that cause them to seek treatment as early as their 20′s or 30′s. Any one or combination of the following conditions may indicate that you are a good candidate for eyelid surgery:
Upper Eyelids
Lower Eyelids
Cosmetic surgery in Akron, OH can usually correct these problems, though other treatments may also need to be considered. For example, if the upper eyelid condition is accompanied by drooping of the eyebrows, then a forehead and browlift may be needed. Smoothing of crow's feet may require BOTOX Cosmetic injections, chemical peeling or laser resurfacing procedures. Dark circles beneath the eyes caused by dark pigmentation may be treated with an injectable filler, bleaching solution or chemical peel.
The philosophy of Crystal is to keep you well – inside and out. For some patients with medical conditions, your doctor may ask you to have a complete preoperative medical exam by your primary care doctor. If you have a history of eye problems, you may be advised to see an ophthalmologist for preoperative clearance.
As with any surgical procedures, there are risks of bleeding and infection. Both of these complications are infrequent. Other potential complications include:
The details and frequency of occurrence of these potential problems are best discussed with your doctor in person. You can help minimize certain risks by following their advice and instructions, both before and after your eyelid surgery.
If you are a smoker, you will be asked to stop smoking well in advance of surgery. Certain medications, such as aspirin, anti-inflammatory drugs and many vitamins and supplements, can cause increased bleeding, so you should avoid taking these medications for a period of time before surgery. If surgery is to be performed on an outpatient basis, be sure to arrange for someone to drive you home after surgery and to stay with you at least the first night following surgery. The week before surgery, get the medications and supplies you will need after the surgery so that you will have them at home. Crystal staff will provide these.
There are a variety of techniques used for eyelid surgery. After your consultation with the doctor, the final technique can be determined.
Common techniques used for eyelid surgery include:
Upper eyelid blepharoplasty
If a forehead and browlift is part of the procedure, it is performed first. For upper eyelid surgery, the incision is hidden within the natural fold of the upper eyelid and extends slightly beyond the outside corner into one of the laugh lines. Because this incision follows the natural contour of the upper eyelid, it will be well camouflaged when healed. Through this incision, excess fatty tissue and muscle is removed, followed by removal of the extra skin.
There are two approaches for lower eyelid cosmetic surgery. The traditional incision for lower eyelid cosmetic surgery is an incision in the skin just below the lower lashes in the natural crease. This technique is preferred if there is a lot of excess skin and it needs to be removed. The incision is well camouflaged by placing it in a natural crease. Through this incision, excess fat, muscle and skin are removed. Alternatively, the fat may be redistributed to eliminate puffiness or bulges. Other adjustments to correct special problems, such as drooping and laxity of the eyelid, may be performed.
In some cases, the skin and muscle does not need to be removed and the bulging fat can be removed or redistributed through an incision placed on the inside of the eyelid-a transconjunctival approach. This technique requires no external incision, but it cannot be used to remove excess skin. With this technique, laser or chemical resurfacing of the skin is often used to improve the wrinkles and tighten the lower eyelid skin.
Cosmetic eyelid surgery may be performed safely in an office-based surgical suite, an outpatient surgery center, or a hospital. The surgery can be performed under general anesthesia-in which case you are completely asleep-or local anesthesia with sedation, in which case you remain awake, but drowsy and relaxed. You will not feel pain, but you may notice some gentle tugging.
The upper eyelid blepharoplasty takes one to two hours, and the lower eyelid blepharoplasty takes one to two hours. If only eyelid surgery is performed, most patients return home after the procedure. If other procedures are combined and the surgery time lasts longer than five hours, we usually recommend that you stay overnight.
There is surprisingly little pain from the procedure. Of course, you will be provided with pain medication in the postoperative period. You should keep your head elevated 45 degrees for the first three days to help relieve the swelling. Cold compresses used 10 minutes every hour while awake for the first three days will help reduce swelling. Avoid a heavy compress. A Ziploc bag filled with frozen peas works well. In addition, your doctor will prescribe supplements that will help minimize the bruising and swelling. Not uncommonly, we will also prescribe an eye ointment or artificial tears to use after surgery to help lubricate your eyes. There will be bruising and swelling around the eyes, which will start to improve after three days. You may start wearing makeup within the first few days after surgery. The fine stitches will dissolve or be removed three to five days after surgery. Most people will face the public in a week to 10 days. You may be sensitive to sunlight, wind and other irritants for several weeks, so you should wear sunglasses.
You may resume non-strenuous activities within the first week. You should avoid straining, bending and lifting during the early postoperative period, the first seven to 10 days. You will be advised to wait two to three weeks before resuming strenuous activity and exercise. You may have difficulty inserting and removing your contact lenses soon after surgery, and you should wait at least two weeks before attempting to do so.
You should temporarily avoid exposure to direct sunlight and, for the long-term, be conscientious about the use of a sunblock to protect your skin.
Cosmetic eyelid surgery has the effect of making you look more rested, refreshed and alert. Since the healing process is gradual, you should expect to wait at least several weeks to get an accurate picture of the results of your eyelid surgery. Incisions will fade over a number of months until they become barely visible.
The results of aesthetic eyelid surgery are long lasting, but they may be affected by your heredity and lifestyle factors. Removal of fat from your eyelids, which produce the puffiness and bags, is permanent, and these conditions generally will not recur. However, the skin continues to age, and skin laxity along with fine wrinkling of the eyelid area may return at some point. Sometimes sagging of the forehead causes drooping of the eyebrows which mimics a recurrence of drooping upper eyelids. If this happens, correction may require a forehead lift or a secondary eyelid procedure. Even though the aging process continues, patients are usually happy with their appearance for many years following eyelid surgery. Some patients find that they want to make additional improvements at a later time.


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Tata Steel ferro chrome plant to start by March 2015Monday, September 15, 2014 l Source: PTI
Tata Steel is setting up a 55,000 tonne per annum (TPA) ferro chrome plant at Gopalpur in Ganjam district of Odisha and its first unit is expected to start operations by March 2015. "With Gopalpur project being a top priority for the company, we are currently setting up a 55,000 TPA Ferro Chrome plant. We have recently filed documents seeking environment clearance for another ferro chrome plant at the site," Tata Steel Gopalpur Project Vice President Arun Misra said.
Anchor investments of Rs 800 crore proposed to be made by Tata Steel at the Gopalpur Industrial Park include the ferro chrome plant, which is under construction after all the statutory clearances. The plant is expected to be commissioned by March 2015 with an employment opportunity for about 400 persons, both directly and indirectly, a company statement said.
The steel major has already got in-principle approvals from the designated authorities to set up an industrial park at the same location. Spanning over 2,970 acres of land, the industrial park includes a multi-product SEZ over 2,570 acres and an anchor project by Tata Steel over 400 acres. Tata Steel group is among the leading steel manufacturers in the world with an annual crude steel capacity of over 26.5 million tonnes per annum (mtpa).