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some client was given Acyclovir when she complained on her right arm being painful and loose of function. what could be the connection with that (herpes)? can one use an antibiotic when they have a brachial plexopathy?
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Antibiotics would not be necessary, if it is neuropathy caused by herpes, Aciclovir might help.
Herpes can cause neuritis. If the clinician thinks there is possibility of HSV indicated in the plexopathy, it could be used. Antibiotics would be of much help.
"Herpes zoster or shingles is the reactivation of dormant varicella zoster virus (VZV) in the dorsal root ganglia. Segmental motor paresis is rare and only few cases of brachial plexitis have been reported in the literature. This case reports herpes zoster resulting in unilateral brachial plexitis with predominant radial nerve palsy. The patient was treated successfully with aciclovir, gabapentin and physiotherapy with good recovery. Radial neuritis secondary to active herpes zoster has been rarely reported in the past." Here is similar case report to answer your question.
Herpes zoster brachial plexopathy with predominant radial nerve palsy.
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DC's Movies Are Finally Embracing Their Destiny
While everyone — myself included — was distracted by the thought of a Joker origin movie, there was another piece of news in Tuesday's story that Todd Phillips is working on a movie about the Batman villain. Warner Bros. is creating a new label for movies featuring DC characters outside of its main shared universe.
The notion of a boutique DC films imprint that allows filmmakers to play with characters from the comic publisher without having to deal with the continuity (or cast) of other movies is certainly something that fits in with the history of the company, which has told stories outside of its central timeline for decades under a variety of conceits and publishing initiatives. How else to explain stories from the 1950s where Superman and Lois Lane were a married couple, from the 1970s where Superman and Batman's teenage sons tried — and, for the most part, failed — to be rebellious, or from the 1990s, where irresponsible superheroes almost caused the end of the world? (Well, okay, the Lois and Superman one was really just a dream; it'd happen for real in 1996, of course.)
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Those comic book stories — and countless other "imaginary tales," Elseworld stories or whatever other branding they wore at the time — demonstrate the value in the idea of pulling characters outside the larger shared universe and giving them a chance to exist independently, following a particular artistic vision and being allowed the closure that would otherwise be denied them. As a concept in and of itself, there's a lot of potential in giving creators the chance to create their "own" versions of iconic characters and taking it as far as they want, as the ongoing success of Frank Miller's 1986 The Dark Knight Returns bears out.
That said, there's no denying that such a thing could be confusing to the audience as it's being rolled out. How can Warners correctly delineate which movies are part of the Justice League shared universe, and which ones aren't, to a potential market who isn't following online chatter about upcoming releases? Does such a thing even matter, or will viewers just think, "Oh, it's a different guy playing the Joker this time, that's cool"?
It could be argued that this confusion over what does and doesn't "count" as part of canon is in keeping with DC tradition. Unlike Marvel, which has made such an effort to tell audiences that everything happening on a screen is happening in the same fictional universe that it adopted the phrase "It's all connected" as a tagline, DC's onscreen efforts have been far more diffuse. Sure, Arrow, The Flash, Legends of Tomorrow and Supergirl all cross over, but Gotham and other television shows are entirely disconnected. And the current Warner Bros. big-screen efforts are disconnected from the TV shows (whereas Marvel shows like Agents of SHIELD and Daredevil take place in the same universe as the movies). The Flash played by TV's Grant Gustin is a separate, but equal, version of the character as played by the film's Ezra Miller, just as Tyler Hoechlin's Superman isn't Henry Cavill's, and audiences seem to be able to keep that straight in their heads easily enough.
Perhaps that's because DC's comic book mythology has long played with the concept of multiple variations on the same character co-existing alongside each other. Justice League of America No. 21 — published in 1963, just seven years after editor Julius Schwartz reused the name and gimmick of 1940s hero the Flash for a new character — introduced the idea of a multiverse filled with alternate, parallel worlds, allowing for endless variations on an idea to be published depending on creator whims.
That such an idea would end up, decades later, so confusing for new readers — Which Earth did each comic take place on? What happened when creators forgot and misidentified worlds? — that an entirely separate comic would have to be created to simplify matters couldn't have been foreseen at the time, but should, perhaps, serve as a warning to Warner Bros. moving forward. The title of that comic, in fact, could be considered a sign of things to come if quality control and strong oversight aren't exercised on future movie projects, both inside and outside this new creator-led imprint: Crisis on Infinite Earths. Or, at least, "Crisis in multiple multiplexes."
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Iran : Journey to Abyenah Village via the Uranium Enrichment Facility
"This is, this, how to say… Atomic Factory…Atomic. Yes." Not exactly the words I was expecting to hear from Amir, the friendly taxi driver from Kashan, in Central Iran. He must have seen us trading inquisitive looks in the back seat. We were cruising through the beautiful Iranian desert, en route to the 500-year-old red-mud hued village of Abyaneh. Mr Amir took the "old road", as he thought the mountain backdrop against the dry hazy desert would hold more beauty. He was right. One moment, nothingness. The next – tanks and anti-aircraft artillery. We were within spitting distance of a certain highly topical uranium enrichment facility. When I say spitting distance, I mean – spitting distance.
"So, I can take photos of atomic factory?". I must have been wearing the single most cheekiest grin of my life. "No, no – no photos. Ha!". However, Mr Amir was amused. We didn't speak any more of the infamous nuclear facility near the town of Natanz, and continued on to the destination for today – the remote village of Abyaneh. Which, as the crow flies, is less than 10 miles from the aforementioned facility.
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By the way – both locations, Abyaneh village and the "secret" nuclear facility, are available to view in high-definition on Google maps. It's kind of disappointing that the most discussed and secretive uranium enrichment facility on earth isn't hidden better. Circa 1960's Bat-Cave might be a good starting point for the architectural design, in my humble opinion. Lex Luthor, Dr No, or any number of evil geniuses could provide some inspiration, it's sorely needed.
In any case, I digress. More than a digression, it's a cover for my lack of ability to give literary justice to Abyaneh. Take a look at the photos. Are there any words that can possibly give a holistic view of a fully functioning ancient Iranian village perched on the side of a mountain?
Sheepishly wandering through the narrow and winding lane-ways of Abyaneh, I noticed elements of the way things must have always been around here. The often crumbling architecture. Centuries old traditional dress worn by the predominantly older Abyaneh people (population is said to be about a hundred). But, there were also tell-tale signs of the modern world. The occasional satellite dish, an ATM machine, phone and electricity infrastructure, convenience store, and of course, a gift shop. Albeit, a very low key handicrafts sort of shop, with no lighting.
Abyaneh is Not Only a Tourist Attraction, It's A Home
Although the desert village of Abyaneh, one of the oldest villages in Iran, is deservedly a tourist attraction – I should note that it's an authentic and operational village – not a showcase, nothing fake. There aren't gates or entry fees, you just wander around at your own pace, through any of the streets you please – you're in a public place. Maybe throw out a "Salam!" here and there to the oldies, who are dotted sporadically around the village, just chillin' in their 'hood. I picked up a peach juice from the store, took a seat under the shady fig tree by the waterfall, and just soaked it all in.
The people of Abyaneh have a great custom, that I believe should be more widely used. On the front doors to most houses, there are two door knockers. Each with a different sound – one for men, the other for women. I don't know about you, but I would find it pretty useful to know prior to opening the door whether or not I needed to put a shirt on. Or pants, for that matter.
Whether it be gushing travel-writer-esque prose, or stale facts and figures, I may fail on both accounts with this article. The five hundred year statistic above? It came from my friendly driver, a Kashan local from down the road. It might be accurate. But it seems a little underestimated to me.
It's just that in the small city of Kashan (about 50 miles away), a suburban structure has been archaeologically dated to be seven thousand years old. As architects say, it's still extant. This area of Iran is one of the pre-historical cradles of human civilisation. There were moments sitting in Abyaneh today where the very notion of time, and calendar, seemed somewhat irrelevant.
How to Get to Abyaneh Village in Iran, The Easy Way
The easiest way to visit Abyaneh, is to visit the city of Kashan. It's about an hour or so away, with a surreal drive through the scrubby, hazy, and dry central Iranian desert. I stayed at the Ehsan Hotel in Kashan, a great choice, and paid about 700,000 rial for the best room they had ($22 US), including Wi-Fi and Breakfast. The room was huge, the location is central, and they can help organise a driver to take you to Abyaneh.
Our driver charged 450,000 rial ($14.50 US) to take us out to the Abyaneh, see a few sites along the way, and then onto the next town called Natanz – putting us within an hour or so of the next Iranian city on my list (Esfahan). All up, we had a driver for about 4 hours or so. His English was great, he was relaxed, and friendly – like most Iranians I have had the pleasure of meeting.
Iran is, beyond shadow of doubt, one of the most interesting countries on Earth. I continue to be amazed on a daily basis. An impossibly huge number of incredible sites and life changing personal interactions, make the days seem longer here. I find it hard to believe I've only been in Iran a handful of days.
I've already seen things that I could never have imagined.
Abyaneh may not have even been the highlight of today.
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Thanks for blogging your experience!
For those wondering, Abyaneh is much much much older than 500 years. Many of the buildings may only be 500 years old but the city goes back at least 2500 years. For example, many of the ruins Nate may have seen are from the Sassanid empire, i.e 200AD , some of the archaeological sites are even from the great Achaemenid Empire from 500BC.
However, the 500 year figure is still significant. When the arabs invaded and brought islam to the country, Abyaneh was one of the few places that resisted the conversion from Zoroastrians (iran's religion in all its past empires). This remained so until 500 years ago, when Safavid dynasty where Shia Islam was made the state religion.
Wow… I NEVER had a chance to visit such a place. You are really going through all the works… congrats! I would like to hear your opinion on whether the people in the village are also disconnected with the government in the ways that they are in the big cities (i.e. Tehran). I would love to get your intuition and insight on this predicament.
aww Nate, I know that thing pic was just for me- miss you too bro' ;-)
Ah-ma-zing photos. That is all.
Hi Nate, I'm enjoying living vicariously thru your blog and the ' Thing ' photo made me smile. Quick question. Any particular reason why there's a big red blotch on your profile pic ?
Take care,
Hey mate, you're pushing the boundary between blogger and journalist. Makes good reading :)
Any photos of the mountains and desert?
I doubt you'll be getting an Iranian visa again! Fascinating series!
Hi Nate. Can we see more pics of Phillia as well please cos we miss her! she looks pretty good in the head scarfe.
wow! i would like to visit this city! very nice post nate! i will add this city to my list of places to visit!
Just catching up on all your awesome Iran posts, Nate – loving the insights (and the two door knockers, hehe)


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Have you ever gone camping in a 'not designated' campsite. If you have then you know what it is like to create your own space for camping out of what you find.. It is fun. When we have done it in the past we usually pick a nice place along side a creek surrounded by trees. Here on the place we are going to call home we decided to pick a spot with a view overlooking the pond and mountains. We want to be close to a water source and pitch our tents on some level ground.
Before a week ago I was one of those that only used cast iron to cook with if we were in the outdoors and I was camping. My husband changed that when he got me some cast iron skillets and pots. We took them out of the package and they already come pre-seasoned but we wanted to give them an extra touch. So we looked up how to do it and it has turned out great so far.
We did it again with some Lodge Cast Iron I had in our camping gear that were in much needed TLC for seasoning (which means to grease them up good so they don't rust.....not salt or pepper them) believe it or not I used to think, "Do you like rub it down with salt or something???" glad I don't think that way anymore :)
Types of shelters
Why I am even addressing different types of shelters is because when starting out a homestead it depends a lot on what your willing to spend money on and how much. So say you are building a home, you can choose to 'camp out' while you build for the experience and to save money. Here are a list of different ideas of things you can use as shelters from one extreme to another.
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The most common way to cook without electricity is just over a regular campfire. Here is some advice from no one better than Smokey the Bear with how to build a fire. When you get a fire hot enough there are a few ways to cook on it. You can use a flat rock to lay over the fire propped up on two other rocks so you are not crushing your fire, and the fire will heat the rock and you can cook on it like a cook stove. You can use a cast iron grill/grate over the fire to cook on or use logs such as the one in the picture. You can also wait for your fire to burn down a bit and use the hot coals to set your cast iron or steel pots and pans down in to cook with. It is the same idea as Briquette cooking your just using the hot coals from your fire. You can cook just about anything over a fire. Take your favorite recipe and make it with the right equipment and with some practice you will be a pro in no time with campfire cooking.
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This is a combo of juicy strawberry or even like a strawberry water with a flat champagne flavor to it! I can pick up on the floral notes, too! The White tea base is lovely! I'm really enjoying that! I agree with Indigobloom – this is a little cuppa happiness!
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But at least it's not from a lass who calls herself SHITsu and thinks anyone English who lives north of Watford a subspecies.
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Well, I'm glad I am paid to read the stuff on here. Minimum wage, but hey...
Ah, Ramblesid. It's been a while since you've spluttered bile around here.
Hi Jen,
Could you supply a list of who is (was) who, because I am totally confused. And I have only ever been Al.
Hi Al, I've only ever been me, you've only ever been you, but Ramblesid has been almost everyone else.
I made a stab-in-the-dark guess that Mr Arkwright and Mr sid were one and the same last year, and was correct.
If you want to point the finger at anyone for the absence of the PM system, then here's your man.
Ahh, I see.
I once got a glimpse of Ramblesid on the dark side. (rememeber when that was still open through the back door?) It was like a horror film. He lurked like a dark shadow. I only wish I could remember who he was palling up with.
Not guilty. He didn't like me at all.
beau, thing is, in there he started off a good guy, then slowly became the nastiest bastard this site has ever had to endure.
Dunno what happened to him, but his obsession with stirring up trouble here is odd.
It's all the traffic over their bridges. Drives them nutty over time.
Jeni, I suspect he was the troll I had to endure a couple of years ago. Lindy Moone got so trolled she set out to produce a charity "antrollogy" of troll stories. It is going great guns with loads of stories from loads of really good authors...plus a short story by me me me (and Al)! It's an ill wind...
I can't remember what Ramble thought of you Paddy but I always enjoyed those conversations you used to have with yourself.
High praise indeed from the wee Scottish Lassie who married money. The nastiest bastard on the site no less. I've never been so nasty as to call anyone that but as you have does that now make you the nastiest bastard?
Since when is reporting the truth spluttering bile? I don't remember the exact words but I distinctly remember the sentiment when she expressed her opinion of Northerners in general but for some strange reason she didn't regard Scots folk as Northerners. She was either talking to you or Stunts at the time and probably thought us folk oop north can't read an' all.
You say "I've only ever been me" in the same proud manner as those who say they always vote for the same party at every election. I believe you do that as well. It just shows a lack of imagination and as for voting I've always believed in weighing up the empty promises and personalities concerned and voting for the lot who I think will cause the least damage. To my mind the top writer on here has been Golgo, not particularly as Golgo but in the selection of characters he has in his repertoire (I know a few of them). I haven't had that many names but I've always tried to give them different personalities, though not so much with old Arkwright as I've more or less given up on here (hurray!) Tom Finger says swivel on this, the mucky little bugger and Lucy4 was interesting, writing as a woman. Did it work?
As Ramblesid's been deleted I can't write as him anyway. I admit I let him off the lead a bit towards the end but the only time he really was bilious was just a joke. I had a slanging match with a little toe rag called HIGNFY. It looked quite nasty but it was all just a bit of fun. We were sending perfectly friendly PMs back and forth at the time. All of a sudden he turns and starts playing the poor victim, being bullied by nasty old me. A bit like Jolly Chappy always playing the victim. Anyway, Sid was tricked into getting banned but at least he was as well.
As for you, Jolly, how typical of you to pile in once you see others having a go. You're always the innocent one but whatever I did to you was only in retaliation to what you did to me. You don't seem to do it now but how many newbies have you chased off from here? A few years ago you were sidekick to one of Sharp*unter's many easily seen through guises and I saw you pounce on innumerable newbies with nasty, sarky comments and vile tags. It was pretty horrible stuff and I know because I pretended to be new on a couple of occasions and you did it to me. I freely admit I started putting a few tags on your stuff after that but I can tell you some of the nastier stuff wasn't me. At least one other person doesn't like you either.
Anyways up, it seems that you hate me Jeni, me love. Never mind, I'll get over it and whatever it is you hate me for I apologise. Unless it's what I said about your friend Shitsu, which was merely the truth. BTW I'm not too keen on your typical Northerner me sen like hinny and I've read the odd piece by Shitsu in the other place and congratulate her on some fine work.
I could have been finishing me novel rather than bother with this rubbish
Chin up lass!It's only a website.
Wow! Sid may be gone, but the Ramble remains!
Love Newsbiscuit, not sure I understand the subtext...
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Life as a youngster gives challenges. Dyslexia does not make it easier. Do not let the dyslexia stop you, your dreams or the believe in the future.
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India may have a bundle of exciting wildlife destinations located throughout its length and breadth but one place that offers pristine and riveting environ, not just for the animals but also for the visitors is the Sundarban. This most famous UNESCO World Heritage Site is an ideal place to see wildlife at its best and is widely popular for the beautiful orange black striped Royal Bengal Tigers. Besides, this national park that consists up to 102 islands on the Indian side also houses various small enclosures such as crocodile and turtle farm, and there are wildlife museums as well as watchtowers. You can also find a few wildlife sanctuaries located in the Sundarban Islands of Lothian and Halliday which add so much to your Sunderban tour.
Here's a complete travel guide to this one of its kind national park in West Bengal:
Sundarban National Park is around 101 kilometres from the Durga Puja Capital, Kolkata and if you travel by car, the roads will lead you to Godkhali (almost three hours drive). Traversing rural villages into this popular destination where the mangrove forest are found in abundance, which by the way is famed for being the largest mangroves in the world can be witnessed only in the Sundarbans. However, the question of how to reach Sundarban paradise can be resolved by saying it is only accessible via boat to Sajnekhali island, which is considered to the be the entrance to the national park. As a matter of fact, this island is where you can get the entry tickets for the park which are Rs 60 for Indians and 200 for foreigners.
Best time to visit Sundarban: To make your visit memorable, the best time to visit the national park of Sundarbans is during the dry seasonal months from November to February.
Being an eco-friendly place in India, you can find simple accommodation options rather than luxury ones with a complete village and wildlife feel. And in order to find standard budget hotels, the largest island of Sundarban, Gosaba is the place to go. There are also a number of jungle camps and tourist lodges in Sundarban National Park that offer comfortable stay amid nature and wild.
This go-to-destination certainly has a unique approach, with land and water along with multiple islands. Here, you can witness various species found in Sundarban such as saltwater crocodiles, hawksbill turtle, river dolphins, Bengal tigers and many more. In fact, for a rather interesting and exciting trip, you can read the following list of the things you can do in Sundarban National Park during your wildlife holiday here.
Visiting the famed UNESCO wildlife destination in West Bengal, Sundarban and not touring around Kolkata city is so not done unless you are a native. Now, it is not necessary to go for a sightseeing tour but why not seize the opportunity and run for it. Here, this vibrant city offers old treasures like the Trams, which you have to ride to experience true Kolkata and traverse the famous attraction, Howrah Bridge.
To make this the best trip, make sure to visit Kolkata one day prior to visiting Sundarban and take up a full day tour. During which the tourist places you can quickly pay a visit to Park Street for their amazing restaurants and pubs; Victoria Memorial to see its elegant architecture, Birla temple that is fully endowed in white marble, Marble Palace Mansion to see antique collections and the oldest museum in India, The Indian Museum.
Since no jeep safaris are available, tiger spotting can become rather a difficult task and if your goal is to solely spot the ferocious Bengal Tigers, you have to try your luck. You can only take a boat safari in Sundarban National Park since the tiger reserve mainly consists of islands, waterways, creeks, and canals.
To sight river dolphins, a boat cruise is an ideal and only option, as you traverse tall and tangling mangrove forest you may even spot a few beautiful species dwelling on the bank of the river. For dolphin sighting, the cruise will take you further out in the open river where the aquatic species dance and offer you an entertaining show.
One of the best places for birdwatching, Sajnekhali Bird Sanctuary is a haven for exotic feathered species and of course, the watchers. You can come here and be lost amidst the lush greenery and the beauty of the confluence of Matla and Gumdi Rivers. You can also visit the Sajnekhali watchtower for better chances to spot wild species. In Sajnekhali Bird Sanctuary, you may get to have a close encounter with bird species such as Caspian Tern, Osprey Herring Gull, Spotted Billed Pelican, Open Billed Stork, White Bellied Sea Eagle, Paradise Flycatcher and also the rare winter bird, Asian Dowitchers.
Bhagabatpur Crocodile Project, on the other hand, is a hatchery ground for saltwater crocodiles, located adjacent to the island of Lothian it is widely visited tourist spot in Sundarbans. Surrounded by littoral mangrove, peaceful ambience and natural beauty, this crocodile project area is worth your time. A day spent here can help you explore and even make you learn a lot, Bhagabatpur Crocodile Project is the sole crocodile project in the whole of West Bengal and it can be easily accessed via Sajnekhali jetty.
A devotional affair that is held annually on the island of Sagar in Sundarban is Gangasagar Mela. Perhaps, if you visit Sundarban National Park during the winter months of January (14 -15) you may get a chance to be a part of this spiritual fair. This auspicious gathering invites a melange of devotees from across the globe who come West Bengal state to drown their sins in the holy River Ganga. So to say, this religious festival of Gangasagar is the second largest fair in India after Kumbh Mela.
Note: A sight not to miss is an auspicious day of Makar Sankranti (the last day of the fair). During this day you get to witness a ritual where a large crowd of pilgrims takes bath/dip their body in holy water, Ganga.
A beautiful sight you get to see during your trip to Sundarban is perhaps located a few islands further in Kanak Island. A visit here can make you appreciate wildlife even more as you help the new hatchlings of the endangered Olive Ridley Turtles into the sea. These turtle species are believed to come 100 kilometres off the seashore just to lay their eggs in the moist sandy beach and the nesting period lasts from the months of December to March. You can plan a whole day trip to Kanak Island and enjoy the beach and the charming island of Sundarban National Park.
Not many species are visible from the boat tours the national park houses, so, in order to make your visit worthwhile, there are many watchtowers built in different islands of Sundarban. With Dobanki, Sajnekhali, and Sudhanyakhali located at a convenient distance, you will definitely find a crowd here, unfortunately making it hard to get a chance to spot animals through your binoculars without bumping with others.
However, there are other watchtowers that are less visited, on a positive note, you may get to spot rare species since there won't be less interference from the howling visitors. Despite located at a distance, a full day outing might just be worth-it, visiting some watchtower tourist hotspots like Burir Dabri located on the border of Bangladesh and Netidhopani, from where you get to see a 400-year-old temple.
A rendezvous with the wild in Sundarbans will certainly spellbind you. Take this scenario, for instance, even if you have planned a one day tour, you may consider staying back at least a few days. Trust me, this popular wildlife place has so much to offer, you may have to redo your entire itinerary. And perhaps planning a rejuvenating weekend trip or a family vacation with kids to Sundarbans would only do justice to your holiday. So, what have you thought about your next wildlife adventure tour? If you consider Sundarbans and need help in assisting your trip, call us at +91-9212777223 or send us your queries at email@example.com and we will get back to you as soon as possible.


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Application and Multidisciplinary Aspects of Wireless Sensor Networks
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It is a general trend in computing that computers are becoming ever smaller and ever more interconnected. Sensor networks – large networks of small, simple devices – are a logical extreme of this trend. Wireless sensor networks (WSNs) are attracting an increasing degree of research interest, with a growing number of industrial applications starting to emerge. Two of these applications, personal health monitoring and emergency/disaster recovery, are the focus of the European Commission project ProSense: Promote, Mobilize, Reinforce and Integrate Wireless Sensor Networking Research and Researchers. This hands-on introduction to WSN systems development presents a broad coverage of topics in the field, contributed by researchers involved in the ProSense project. An emphasis is placed on the practical knowledge required for the successful implementation of WSNs. Divided into four parts, the first part covers basic issues of sensors, software, and position-based routing protocols. Part two focuses on multidisciplinary issues, including sensor network integration, mobility aspects, georouting, medical applications, and vehicular sensor networks. The remaining two parts present case studies and further applications. Topics and features: presents a broad overview of WSN technology, including an introduction to sensor and sensing technologies; contains an extensive section on case studies, providing details of the development of a number of WSN applications; discusses frameworks for WSN systems integration, through which WSN technology will become fundamental to the Future Internet concept; investigates real-world applications of WSN systems in medical and vehicular sensor networks; with a Foreword by the Nobel Laurate Professor Martin Perl of Stanford University. Providing holistic coverage of WSN technology, this text/reference will enable graduate students of computer science, electrical engineering and telecommunications to master the specific domains of this emerging area. The book will also be a valuable resource for researchers and practitioners interested in entering the field.
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The introduction of the Computing curriculum in England aims to equip pupils with the knowledge, understanding and skills to use information and communication technology creatively and purposefully. A key aspect of this lies in being digitally literate. Online technologies play a huge role and so providing a broad and balanced online safety education at each key stage is vital to ensuring that pupils can navigate the online world safely and positively.
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Watch Worldwide Social Media Day Live Streams
Thousands have joined Mashable to celebrate Social Media Day on June 30. Because we have people celebrating from all around the world (90+ countries), some of the meetups are starting hours in advance of others. We wanted to showcase some of the Social Media Day meetups as they happen by organizing these in chronological order and giving you a peek into what some of the organizers are doing for the meetups in their communities.
Feel free to follow along as different countries host their events. You can also keep up with the celebration on Twitter by tracking by following @mashSMday or #smday. Our staff will be attending meetups in New York City, San Francisco, Atlanta and Austin, so come say hello. Also, check out our New York City live video from our Watchitoo stream and the San Francisco live stream from our Justin.TV channel at the bottom.
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Tokyo, Japan (6 p.m., UTC/GMT +9 hours)
The Tokyo meetup is one of the first to get things rolling for Social Media Day. The agenda in Tokyo includes a lineup of presentations on best practices in social media, a Ustream case study, a panel presentation and much more. They certainly organized a social meetup where attendees can not only learn, but also connect.
Taipei, Taiwan (8 p.m., UTC/GMT +8 hours)
Today's meetups range from the hundreds to a group of a dozen people coming together to network. Taiwan's Taipei meetup demonstrates that no matter how small the gathering, it's great to connect with other like-minded folks in your community.
Chennai, India (6:30 p.m., UTC/GMT +5:30 hours)
With a big turnout, the community in Chennai organized to celebrate with social networking, games and a charity fundraiser. The meetup also had the theme of "Social Media Your Way."
Dubai, UAE (7 p.m., UTC/GMT +4 hours)
The social media community in Dubai decided to take Social Media Day one step further by celebrating it all week. The week includes events, special promotions from businesses and of course a meetup for Social Media Day, which had a turnout of more than 50.
Barcelona, Spain (8 p.m., UTC/GMT +2 hours) Barcelona has the #3 largest Social Media Day meetup. They've built a website around the event, and promotion that included quite a funny video (with English subtitles).
Marseilles, France (8 p.m., UTC/GMT +2 hours)
The social media community in Marseilles, France organized a work session and a barbecue.
Cologne, Germany (7 p.m., UTC/GMT +1 hour)
The organizers of the Cologne meetup in Germany put together presentations and networking.
Edinburgh, Scotland (7 p.m., UTC/GMT +1 hour)
The organizers of the Edinburgh meetup are holding a dinner banquet at a new local restaurant and a chance to network with fellow social media enthusiasts.
New York, NY (6 p.m. EST, UTC/GMT -4 hours) The official Mashable New York City meetup is the largest in the world. To keep things simple, we organized the event to enable people to socialize, connect with one another. New York is a big city, and though connections are often made online, we thought this would be great in bringing people together. We had all our NYC headquarters staff at the event and the live stream includes interviews with attendees.
Boston, MA (6 p.m. EST, UTC/GMT -4 hours) The Boston meetup is focusing around the "State of Social Media" in various topics like dating, restaurants and small business. And of course, you can't have a meetup without networking, which the Boston event had more than 200 people taking part in.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (7 p.m. EST, UTC/GMT -4 hours)
We mentioned the meetup in Philadelphia in a previous post, and the event has only continued to grow all the way to the eighth biggest Social Media Day meetup based on attendees. The meetup includes networking and a version of quizzo that is incorporating Twitter, "Twizzo."
Atlanta, Georgia (8 p.m. EST, UTC/GMT -4 hours) The Atlanta meetup is one of the largest in the world and includes a great panel discussion with our very own Christina Warren taking part. And of course, there's no fun without some DJs entertaining the crowd.
Toronto, Canada, (8 p.m. EDT, UTC/GMT -4 hours)
The Toronto meetup organized a lineup of speakers including Scott Stratten (@unmarketing). The event also includes networking with food and refreshments.
Santa Ana, California (3 p.m. PDT, UTC/GMT -7 hours) The Orange County Register organized the meetup in Santa Ana, California, one of the largest meetups in the world today. The newspaper will host more than 300 people at their headquarters, and will include some great social media speakers.
San Francisco, California (6 p.m. PDT, UTC/GMT -7 hours) Our Mashable team in San Francisco organized this meetup with a huge turnout and a livestream interview with Sarah Austin. Our very own Ben Parr, Karen Hartline and Jolie O'Dell will join for the event.
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There are some things that cannot be explained - by science or any other means. Mary Saner takes a close look at one of these inexplicable and astonishing phenomena - the near-death experience.
As many as 13 million people in the United States claim to have had what's known as a near-death experience. They were critically close to death ? or were actually declared clinically dead - they weren't breathing, and had no heartbeat - but then, they regained consciousness. Their accounts of what happened during that event are strikingly similar.
"One of the characteristics is being out of body, a viewing of their body from another perspective. In medical situations, they perhaps find themselves floating on the ceiling looking back down on their body on the operating table and seeing the doctors and nurses working on them," explains William Taylor, 61, who had a near-death experience that he says dramatically changed his life.
"In 1979 I had a cardiac arrest and I coded three times [coded means that your heart stops or your breathing stops.] I was revived three times. The essence of what I experienced was I suddenly found myself way out in space, and I could look back and see how everything is connected to everything else," he recalls. "There's just a warmth. I didn't have an extremely bright light, but I could see light in everything. I still could experience and think, 'Wow, I'm still here. I'm still separate and I can still think.'"
Mr. Taylor says he made the decision to live.
"There was a very powerful being there and this being said, 'It's your choice.' My mother and my father were alive and they were at the hospital, and this being told me, 'Before you make this choice,' (I'm in spirit form here )'put your hand on your mother's heart and also put your hand on my heart,'" he recalls. "And I think when I did that, I felt her pain would I have died - would I not have come back."
But, like many who encounter near-death, Mr. Taylor says it was difficult to talk about his experience afterwards, because no one believed him.
"I told my cardiologist and he said that we really can't explain this and there's no reason that we need to discuss it any further. And my family was not real happy to hear about it either," he says. "Since then, reading some of the literature, it's often times most difficult to talk about it with family and close friends. A total stranger is often times more easy to converse with, because a family, I guess they see you in a particular light and they expect you to behave in a certain way."
Fourteen years after his heart attack, William Taylor joined the International Association of Near-Death Studies. IANDS offers information and a forum for people to talk and listen.
"Welcome everybody. This is the Maryland Chapter of the International Association of Near-Death Studies. Today, we thought we'd look at a video and then open for discussion later on," says the host.
After watching the video featuring nurse and IANDS Board member, Debbie James, the 11 men and women seated around the long table begin to talk.
"I have not shared my experiences much," admits one woman. "I haven't. I'm afraid of giving them up."
"My experience was so precious to me that it was only when I started coming here about two years ago that I told my story," says Larry Bott, 80. "My wife asked me 'why are you going to this group?' And I said, 'Well, you know, I had that experience in India.' She said, 'I don't know what you're talking about' and evidently I'd never told her about it."
Mr. Bott comes to many IANDS meetings. At this one, he relates his near-death experience 20 years ago.
"I was trekking in the Western Himalayas and went back to New Delhi, wandered around the streets of Old Delhi, got very sick and was in my hotel room and I started experiencing music," he explains. "It sounded like a choir".
Then, he says, he saw something that was vivid and unforgettable.
"I watched from the corner of my hotel room at myself at one point. The manager of the hotel had come in the room and was shaking me, and it was so disturbing," he recalls. "I was enjoying myself so thoroughly. He shook me, and I spoke to him and said, 'why are you shaking me?' I looked down on the bed and said, 'I'm just fine.'" But Mr. Bott was not fine. He had lost 20 kilos from dehydration and was suffering from bacillary dysentery. He was brought to the intensive care unit at a hospital in New Delhi and eventually recovered. Mr. Bott says he is enjoying life, and has no fear of death. Many in the religious and medical communities are unsure of what the near-death experience means.
But not David LaMotte. "Through 25 years now of my studies, I think this is the most exciting and important revelation, if you want to call it that, that has ever come to earth," he says.
The Protestant minister has spoken with about a dozen people who've had a near-death experience and has read accounts of hundreds of others. He says near-death experience has extraordinary importance for spiritual thought.
"It has meaning for everyone, everywhere, in every way possible," he says. "This particular occasion of near-death experience comes to Christians, Jews, Muslims, Buddhists, Hindus, pure atheists."
Mr. LaMotte has been studying near-death experience to help him respond to his parishioners' questions and fears about death. And, he says, from what he's seen and learned, many of those who've experienced near-death view life differently than the rest of us.
"They are open spiritually to practically anything that is good. Love and knowledge. And they believe that all of us are related, and that life is beautiful, no matter what part of the world you're in, no matter what race or religion - we're all related in the beauty and love of the Almighty," he says. "I don't know what this is, and I would think it may be actually something going wrong because of lack of blood flow to certain parts of your brain," says Cardiologist George Young, a skeptic. Many near death experiences occur during cardiac arrest, and Dr. Young says the body's response to a heart attack could be responsible for some of the common phenomena of near-death experiences. For example, the bright light many people claim to see could involve brain cells firing off as they die.
"You can actually see that with an MRI," he explains. [You mean the cells firing off?] Willy- nilly, all over the place, and you might be able to get from the optic neurons a very big firing off. It's like a light bulb that pops when it burns out. It could be that phenomenon."
He says the euphoria that many claim to feel during near death might simply be the effect of pain killing endorphins being released in the brain. But for the other common symptoms - the sense of passing through a tunnel, floating outside the body, meeting deceased relatives - no medical explanations have been offered.
Many scientific studies are under way to what happens during near-death, and in the meantime, William Taylor has a message for those who haven't experienced it.
"It would be good if people could retain an open mind and not put things down just because they don't understand it or science can't explain it," he says. "Remain open to it a little bit. Perhaps it is possible. Maybe there really is a heaven. Maybe that's really where we go. Maybe we don't really die. Just think about some of that."
The International Association of Near Death Studies has about 1,000 members around the world. It offers information and resources about the experience on its website: http://www.iands.org.


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What Kinds of License Do I Need to Open My Bowling Business?
Licensing is an important aspect of the bowling business. Although the business requires many of the same licenses as other area businesses, the bowling business must also secure a bowling license which, in most cases, is only issued after the bowling establishment has been inspected by the local health department and fire marshall.
Business Structure
Like other businesses, the bowling business must create a legal business structure. Owners that elect a partnership or corporation must charter the bowling business with the state. The completed application must be signed by all owners and be accompanied by the applicable application fee. Once the application is processed and approved, the bowling business is chartered through the state's secretary of state.
The bowling alley must secure an Employer Identification Number from the Internal Revenue Service. Along with other reasons, the IRS requires businesses to secure an EIN when it has employees, is a corporation or partnership, or when it pays taxes on alcohol. Under these guidelines, most bowling alleys require the EIN. The bowling alley business should also secure a DUNS number from Dun & Bradstreet, which can be used to establish a business credit history for the bowling alley.
Business Registration
Along with the legal business structure, the bowling business must register its business name and operations with the state. While the business structure can be created and chartered within any U.S. state, the business registration must be completed within the state of the bowling alley's operation. Applicants can register the business once the EIN is obtained, as it is required to complete the registration application. The application must also be signed by all owners and be accompanied by the applicable application fee. Once approved, the registered bowling business receives a state tax identification number, which must be referenced when paying the bowling alley's state taxes.
Bowling Alley License
Many cities require bowling businesses to have a bowling alley license in order to meet city ordinance. To apply, the bowling business must have a legal business structure with an approved state registration and an EIN. Though license requirements vary by city, many cities also require bowling businesses to include proof of workers' compensation insurance and proof of property taxes payments with their signed applications. It is important to speak with the city's business development department for specifics.
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I promise I won't bore you with househunting tales for the next several months, but, well, it's on my mind, and it's making me have to put down on paper some things that have floated in my head for years. So here goes:
Last week our realtor asked me to describe my dream house to her.
I've always thought that was a bunch of bunk, but when I sat down to email her, I realized when it really comes down to it, there are some particular things I look for in a home. They are not "needs." Our "need" is shelter. But they are nice. We've owned three homes, and each one has had little bits of each of these, but none has ever had it "all," especially not beautiful rolling hills here in suburbia. And for the record, doubt I ever will have it "all" this side of heaven!
Here are some of my dreams:
The lot:
- Curve through trees to house hidden behind (I know this is hard on our budget, but we're dreaming, aren't we?)
- Trees and creek or pond
- View of more than the neighbor's back fence or front yard
- Within, say 4-5 miles from town to keep commute down
- No Walmart, mega-subdivision/golf community across the street or in backyard
- Not on main road (or one that is likely to become one in the future), not backing onto a main road, and preferably far away from a main road (several blocks, if we were in town)
- The kids seem to really want to be "out," not in a neighborhood, but I'm still not dead-set against that.
- Windows across the whole back, opening to patio or deck
- Large front porch (I like the prairie style)
- Kitchen that opens out to the family room
- Upstairs landing or game room
- Three bathrooms would be very nice!
- VERY LARGE LAUNDRY ROOM on same floor as kitchen
- Good size closets in every bedroom (all our kids have to share except Neal-13)
- In general, tons of storage because there are just so many of us
- High ceilings, skylights, and windows, windows, windows (is there a theme here? If I can't BE outside I want to LOOK outside!)
- Reasonably well taken care of - I can paint but I don't want to replace bad wiring or plumbing
- One that we could host youth group functions - good flow for entertaining, maybe a fire pit out back, etc.
- A huge, imposing, yuppie-looking house
- Large master bathroom
- Updated
- Not stretching our budget too thin
Today I saw a house that had many of these qualities. The lot was breathtaking. But I'm coming to learn that the word "custom home" must be code for "strange." It's the second home we've seen out in the country that was obviously built on the fly ("Hey! This looks like a good place for a fireplace! Let's put some bricks here!"). It was a large house but with so much wasted space and awkward angles, I don't know if we could make it work, even if we got a good deal on it.
So then it's the classic lot versus house debate: do we take less house and go for the land (this one is overlooking a gorgeous field), or take a smaller lot and a nicer house?
What would your dream home look like?


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A few days ago, my parents told me of an opportunity they had to stay in Hawaii at a friend's timeshare for next to nothing. The trouble? The only availability was in a few days, and flights ran no less than $650 a piece. Not bad for last-minute tickets, but who wants to pay that? I sent my parents to Hawaii at the last minute for $10.


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US envoy Alice Wells to arrive in Pakistan on 4-day visit
Islamabad [Pakistan], Jan 19 (ANI): United States Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asia Alice Wells is set to arrive here on Sunday for a four-day visit centred around talks on Afghanistan, Middle East tension and other bilateral issues.
Sources told Dawn News that during her visit, Wells is expected to meet various government representatives and military officials. The diplomat will complete her visit on January 22.
She will also speak at a think tank and engage with members of civil society on what the US State Department calls "issues of bilateral and regional concern".
Although Wells' visit comes immediately after Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi's trip to Washington, her trip had been previously planned.
According to a diplomatic source, Wells is expected to follow up on Qureshi's discussions in Washington where he met US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, National Security Adviser Robert O' Brien, and Under Secretary of Defence John Rood.
Qureshi has recently concluded a three-day trip to the United States -- the last leg of his mission to defuse tensions in the Middle East -- after having already visited Tehran and Riyadh as part of Pakistan's diplomatic efforts to ease tensions in the region. (ANI)


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By Mitchell Zuckoff
Frozen in Time is a gripping true story of survival, bravery, and honor in the vast Arctic wilderness during World War II, from the author of New York Times bestseller Lost in Shangri-La.
On November 5, 1942, a U.S. cargo plane slammed into the Greenland Ice Cap. Four days later, the B-17 assigned to the search-and-rescue mission became lost in a blinding storm and also crashed. Miraculously, all nine men on board survived, and the U.S. military launched a daring rescue operation. But after picking up one man, the Grumman Duck amphibious plane flew into a severe storm and vanished.
Frozen in Time tells the story of these crashes and the fate of the survivors, bringing vividly to life their battle to endure 148 days of the brutal Arctic winter until an expedition headed by famed Arctic explorer Bernt Balchen brought them to safety. Mitchell Zuckoff takes the reader deep into the most hostile environment on earth, through hurricane-force winds, vicious blizzards, and subzero temperatures.
Moving forward to today, he recounts the efforts of the Coast Guard and North South Polar Inc.—led by indefatigable dreamer Lou Sapienza—who worked for years to solve the mystery of the Duck's last flight and recover the remains of its crew.
A breathtaking blend of mystery and adventure, Mitchell Zuckoff's Frozen in Time: An Epic Story of Survival and a Modern Quest for Lost Heroes of World War II is also a poignant reminder of the sacrifices of our military personnel and a tribute to the everyday heroism of the U.S. Coast Guard.
416 pages, Hardcover, ISBN 978-0062133434, Harper, 2013.
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text: Amy is a first year student studying at the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester and comes from Campbeltown, Scotland. Amy is currently Scottish Solo Champion and Principal Horn with the National Youth Band of Scotland. Nick Childs, Director of Music commented "Following the band's advertisement for a new horn player we had a large number of applicants from as far afield as the USA and Hong Kong! 8 of the applicants where short-listed where they had the opportunity of attending a Black Dyke rehearsal. Can I take this opportunity of thanking everyone who applied." Amy said "I am really excited about joining such a prestigious and well known band, and I hope I can contribute and develop as a player with the guidance of Nick Childs and the Black Dyke Band." Amy's first official concert will be at Huddersfield Town Hall where Black Dyke will also have the opportunity of saying farewell to the outgoing horn player Sammy Latus, who is leaving due to family commitments, a beautiful baby girl, Olivia.


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In addition to almost unlimited skiing fun, the Zillertal Arena has a lot more to present. In the middle of a unique alpine landscape you can explore the villages Zell, Gerlos, Wald, Königsleiten or Krimml during a winter hike.
There is a wide range of marked tracks, where you can savour the moment and enjoy the snowy winter wonderland.


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The upgraded Dr. Octo Rex loop player loads eight REX loops into one player and lets you switch between them on the fly. This makes arranging a breeze – load the drum loops into one player, the guitars into another and use the sequencer to select what loop to play in a pattern-like fashion.
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80 Swalm St Westbury, NY 11590
Kimberly S.
I would recommend everyone to come here for any car service, mike was very friendly and pleasant. They took care of me and my car and made sure they went over everything that would be happening to the car. He was willing to work with me and will continue to go here for all of my car needs.
Michael R.
There's nothing more I can say but... THANK YOU, Mike Hansen and the people at Castle Collision!
A little while ago I was rear ended and gave Castle a call. The next day I drove by and was greeted by a kind young gentleman who led me inside to the main office. Upon entering I was introduced to Mike. He helped me from start to finish. He guided me through the whole process from filing my claim through the at fault insurance company to coordinating my rental car pickup.
While I was waiting for my car to be repaired, his kind secretary would contact me with updates which made it more comfortable for me to leave my car with them!
Ultimately, what I'm most pleased about is Mike DELIVERED on his promise of restoring my rear ended vehicle to its original condition!
I will most definitely be referring your services in the future! Thanks for everything!
Pros of Castle Collision:
EXCELLENT Customer Service
Friendly Staff
Work was done ON TIME!
Cons: None
Maame Q.
Wow where do I begin!!! From the moment I called they calmed my nerves and made me feel like everything was going to be okay even though I was a little freaked since my accident. They had me come in immediately and coordinated with enterprise to set up a rental for me. Once I walked in I was greeted by friendly faces. The office space was very professional looking and they had coffee and baked goods for the customers. I mainly dealt with Mike and when I say he updated me on everything I mean just that.. he kept me in the loop as to everything that was going on and was always open to answer any questions. They had my car fixed in only a few days which was great!! No lie my car actually looks soooooo much better than it did before the accident!! They not only fixed my car but went the extra mile to make it look new and restored!! Thank you Castle Collision you are honestly the BEST auto body shop I have ever been to!
Back in August I got slammed by a car that tried to merge onto my lane like I wasn't there. I checked out local places. I take reviews seriously for this kind of thing: As a single female and someone not savvy about cars, I am wary of being cheated and bullied. I imagine auto body shops do not expect repeat business so they don't really have an incentive to provide great service. And you're here because you got into a vehicular Incident, so you're already super-stressed and trying to navigate the whole stuff around iInsurance and DMV and who may sue whom.... Castle got good reviews, and the reviewers seemed genuine ( I check out their other reviews, notice the dates, etc,). I visited and liked the place. Mike showed me around the whole garage and the other cars there. I checked out another place and it looked condemned and was closed. Got an estimate. My insurance company insisted I also go to their approved shop and also liked that place. Castle's estimate was much higher, but Mike explained the variance, and I felt I understood the adjudication process enough to go with them. Everyone was nice and professional. They completed the repairs on time--less than a week. They kept me informed. My car looked great. They checked up on me afterward and warranted their workmanship. They are open on Saturday mornings, which gave me more flexibility around my work hours. They and Enterprise teamed up to meet me at the garage to drive me over for my rental vehicle, and I was able to just leave it at Castle. FYI they don't accept credit cards. Also: After I dropped off my car, I had to return to take some stuff I had left behind (my garage opener!), and Mike also spotted other things I had left (EZ pass! iPhone charger!) . That was really stupid of me! And I was lucky I got there before they closed! I wonder if they want to create a checklist to give to customers, because I can't be the only idiot. They really helped me through what could have been a really harrowing experience
Sally M.
I highly recommend this shop. They do excellent work. Steve was so helpful from the beginning to the end. The whole staff is very nice. I will definitely recommend Castle Collison to all my friends and family.
Tommy T.
Never Been happier with an autobody shop. They made the process from beginning to end stress free. The staff is A+
Virginia K.
Great experience. They were fast, responsive and relaible. What else can I say. I would highly recommend.
Cat L.
I had the unfortunate luck to have someone run into my leased car's driver's side door when I was stopped at a stop sign. Insurance covered everything, and sent me to Castle Collision in Westbury to get my door replaced. Upon entering, I was greeted by the office manager, Paula, whose smile and kindness helped me get through the unpleasantness of having to get one's car fixed. I was next greeted by the manager of the business, and then my individual case manager, both of whom went over the top in customer service. I received updates on my car, and never had to worry about extending the rental myself, as Castle took care of everything! They even have the rental cars on-site so that Castle is a one-stop-shop for all your car care needs. My car turned out just as beautiful as before, thanks to the attention to detail and the blending of the paint into the rest of the car. DEFINITELY recommend, and I will be back if I ever need detail work!
Vishal S.
On September 22nd 2017 i was involved in a car accident, the events that were to succeed this incident were as horrendous as my crash. I walked into castle collision in Westbury, New York on a recommendation of a family friend and was greeted by a man named Mike Hansen. The man was very eager to see me and was delighted to see that my car had suffered a hit and kept insisting that i leave my car at the shop because after talking to him i was getting suspicious because i don't easily trust auto body personnel without conducting prior research. After leaving my car there it took them more than an entire month to fix my car, the damages were as follows : cracked bumper, broken tail light and broken rear quarter panel. This took them more than a month to fix and each time i called to inquire about my car he would give me an excuse saying they ordered the wrong parts or that i need to bring in the check before the car is even fixed!!!! He took apart my car and kept it unassembled for more than a month until Geico issued me a check and i brought it to them. After presenting them with the insurance check which was over $5,000 for a 2009 Honda Accord!!! They still did not put together my car until the check had cleared which took another 5 days. They are extremely unprofessional people and Mike Hansen especially is a liar, he kept telling me "Oh you'll get the car tomorrow" and he used that line for more than 8 days. It took them 34 days to fix my car. Best thing about this whole situation is that before i left my car to Mike Hansen in September, he told me that this shop (Castle Collsion) doesn't use after market parts, when i got my car he specified that my bumper was after market. They definitely pocketed the insurance check and used low grade parts on my car, anyone who knows anything about cars will absolutely know that a 2009 Honda Accord AFTER MARKET BUMPER AND QUARTER PANEL WILL NOT COST $5,000. I am extremely unhappy with the job. When shined under a glaring light my bumper does not even match the color of my car and it has ripples and bumps underneath. I am deeply saddened that i went here and am considering a lawsuit. PLEASE AVOID THIS ESTABLISHMENT, SAVE YOURSELF STRESS !!! PLEASE CONTACT ME FOR FURTHER DETAILS. These people are not to be trusted!!!!!!!!
David K.
ZERO STARS. terrible experience. I brought my BMW in to have some small scratches checked out, the guy Steve told me that it would be a few hundred dollars and to pay before I get the work done. I said to him I will have to think about it can i have a written estimate of exactly what you are going to do on my car, and he tells me no thats a cash price. I told him I was paying with my credit card. Once I said that I was nothing to him. He blew me off and pretended he had something to do. After sitting there for 20 minutes waiting for my estimate he says the price changed and he brought it up higher and told i cannot do credit cards either cash or certified check. I said to him "okay I'll pay cash" He said "yeah the boss likes cash he doesn't have to pay tax on it", "you know how that goes" no Steve, I don't know how that goes. After talking to him for a few more minutes I felt confused and uncomfortable with this whole transaction I left. DO NOT TRUST !!
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Me Tana [Everything] was originally released by Elvana Gjata in 2019 as a single and as her entry for the Albanian singing competition Festivali i Këngës 58 [Song Festival 58]. It is asking how long does the singer have wait to see the one they give everything to, receiving their soul in return. Mishela
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Plas [I'm Bursting] was originally released by Flori Mumajesi in 2018 on the Albanian TV singing competition Kënga Magjike [Magical Song] and as a single. It is a love song where the singer misses someone that they can't have and won't see again. This is an incredibly beautiful rendition of the song, with a
E Doja S'e Doja [I Love I Do Not Love] is the new song from Mishela. It is about the end of a relationship and is the song that Mishela has entered in the Albanian music festival Kenga Magjike (Magic Song) to promote Albanian language music. It is a beautiful rendition and Mishela drains
Mama is the new song from Mishela. It is a tribute to motherhood and is the song that Mishela has entered in the Albanian music festival Kenga Magjike (Magic Song) to promote Albanian language music. This performance is incredible and Mishela really draws the emotion from the song, with the chorus either sending a
Dambaje is the song that Mishela sang at the 2015 JESC. It is a simple song about bringing the world together as friends through the chant of Dambaje. It has definite African roots with a distinct Caribbean flavour with both Calypso and Reggae rhythms and would work perfectly as a duet between Mishela and
Suus was originally performed by Rona Nishliu for the 2012 Eurovision Song Contest (ESC), representing Albania. It is about losing love and only being able to cry. Christina sings this song magnificently and the falsetto section is superbly executed and she holds the long notes expertly. This performance was recorded from the finale of the