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What is it?
The eye is very like a camera, and has a lens that is situated just behind the pupil. The lens is naturally transparent, allowing light to pass into the eye.
The lens, together with the cornea, brings light to a focus on the retina. The lens can also change shape to enable the eye to focus on objects at various distances.
As we age the the lens loses both its transparency and the ability to change focus. The loss of transparency is known as cataract; the loss of ability to focus on near objects is termed presbyopia.
By the age of 70 most adults have some cataract even if they have otherwise healthy eyes.
Causes of cataract
The most common cause of cataract is aging. Other less common causes include:
- Trauma
- Medications such as steroid tablets or eyedrops
- Diabetes
Symptoms of cataract
Common symptoms of cataract include:
- A painless blurring of vision
- Glare, or light sensitivity
- Poor night vision
- Double vision in one eye
- Needing brighter light to read
- Fading or yellowing of colours
Common myths
Many things you hear about cataracts are not true. A cataract is not:
- A growth in the eye
- A film on the surface of the eye
- Something that needs to become "ripe" before it can be removed
- A cause of irreversible blindness
How is it diagnosed?
Cataracts are relatively easy to diagnose.
How is the diagnosis made?
Cataracts are detected by looking for changes in the transparency of the lens of the eye. The easiest way to see a cataract is to observe the "red reflex" of the eye. Cataracts are seen as dark zones in the red reflex.
Who can diagnose cataract?
Most cataracts are first diagnosed by optometrists and general practitioners. Patients are then referred to an ophthalmologist, who will confirm the diagnosis and discuss the benefits of cataract surgery.
Medical Treatment
There are no medical solutions for cataract. It cannot be treated by exercises, glasses, eyedrops or laser. The only solution is replacement of the diseased lens with a new intraocular lens or "IOL".
Surgical Treatment
The only treatment for cataract is surgery.
This section deals with the more technical aspects of cataract surgery. More information on what it is like to go through the process of cataract surgery can be found in having cataract surgery
The decision to operate
Many issues must be considered before the decision to operate is made. These include:
- The visual problems experienced
- Determining that cataract is present
- An assessment of whether other eye disease is present and how this will impact on the expected outcome
- A review of the risks of surgery
Preparation for surgery
Preparing for surgery involves two important processes:
- Measurements of the eye, known as "biometry"
- Completion of all paperwork including hospital admission forms and consent documents
Measurement of the eye is a critical part of cataract surgery. The curvature of the cornea and length of the eye are determined with instruments known as a keratometer and A-scan ultrasound respectively. The data is then entered in formulae that calculate the power of the intraocular lens required for each individual patient.
Admission forms and consent documents
There are certain legal requirements that must be completed prior to surgery. These include the hospital medical questionnaire and the consent for surgery.
The surgical process
Cataract surgery involves five main steps:
- Dilating the pupil
- Anaesthetising the eye
- Removing the cataract
- Implanting the new intraocular lens
- Recovery
Pupil dilation
Cataracts lie behind the pupil and so it must be dilated prior to surgery.
Eye anaesthesia
Anaesthesia for eye surgery has changed significantly over the last decade. It is very rare for people to require general anaesthesia. Most patients now have one of two types of anaesthesia:
- Topical anaesthesia
- Sub-tenons local anaesthesia
Topical anaesthesia
Dr McKellar prefers to use topical anaesthesia using special eyedrops to "numb" the eye. This avoids needles and results in more rapid and comfortable recovery.
Sub-tenons anesthesia
Patients who are very sensitive to light or touch around their eye may require sub-tenons anaesthesia, in which a soft canula (or tube) distributes anaesthetic around the eye through a tiny opening in the conjunctiva.
Removing the cataract
Cataract surgery involves removal of the cloudy natural lens of the eye and the placement of a new clear artificial intraocular lens inside the eye to restore vision.
The easiest way to understand cataract surgery is to compare it to the process of removing the contents of an egg from an eggshell. The diagram to the right shows the cloudy lens exiting the eye.
The analogy of shelling out an egg is helpful but now no longer entirely accurate. Most cataracts are removed by small incision surgery in which the lens is broken up inside the eye and then aspirated through a tiny opening. This process is known as "phacoemulsification".
Phacoemulsification is an ultrasound technology in which a vibrating hollow tube breaks up the cataract.
Phacoemulsification is the most common method used to remove cataracts and is the most effective method of removing hard cataracts.
Dr McKellar uses Ozil®, an advanced form of phacoemulsification in which the ultrasound tube vibrates longitudinally and transversely. Ozil® is safer and more efficient than traditional ultrasound.
Intraocular lens implantation
Following removal of the natural lens a new "plastic" lens is inserted into the eye to restore vision. Some people refer to intraocular lenses as "implants". The power of the intraocular lens is calculated for each patient before surgery.
See below for more information on intraocular lenses.
Success rates
In general the chances of successful surgery are approximately 98%. Other eye disease and complications can limit the outcome.
Risks of cataract surgery
Modern cataract surgery is very safe with approximately 98% of all patients having successful outcomes and no complications. Nevertheless no surgical procedure is risk free. The most serious risks of surgery include:
- Infection
- Bleeding
- Retinal swelling
- Retinal detachment
Most complications can be successfully treated but in rare cases vision loss and even blindness can occur. In very rare cases inflammation can damage the unoperated eye.
Further information
Dr McKellar gives all of his patients a brochure produced by The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists which further outlines the process, benefits and risks of surgery. Even this brochure does not contain all the information you may need before deciding to have cataract surgery. Please ask Dr McKellar if you have any other questions.
Having Cataract Surgery
The following instructions are intended to guide patients through the process of cataract surgery under Dr McKellar's care at Christchurch Eye Surgery.
For more detail on the technical aspects of cataract surgery please see Cataract-Surgical Treatment.
Prior to surgery
You will have received several documents including a prescription for eye drops.
Before your pre-admission visit please:
- Complete the Christchurch Eye Surgery admission form
- Read the brochure entitled "Cataract Surgery" produced by The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists
- Note down any questions you want to ask Dr McKellar
- Start using the Voltaren Ophtha drops three days before your surgery
Pre-admission visit
You will see Dr McKellar prior to your operation for a pre-admission assessment, usually on the morning of surgery. At this visit:
- Your eye will be measured
- Dr McKellar will finalise his surgical planning including advising on the best type of intraocular lens for your eye. You can find out more about this in the section on intraocular lens implantation
- There will be a time to ask and have answered any questions.
- Legal documents including the "Consent to Operate" are completed.
- Your appointment times will be confirmed.
On the day of surgery
The following instructions are specific to Dr McKellar's patients and afternoon surgery. Please DISREGARD any other information you have read or been told by any other person.
- Wear comfortable clothing; an open neck top is preferable but not essential. You will NOT need to change out of your clothes.
- You may EAT NORMALLY. You do NOT need to fast and can DISREGARD the instructions in the Christchurch Eye Surgery form which are intended for patients having surgery under general anaesthesia.
- Continue with all your usual medicines EXCEPT pilocarpine eye drops. You DO NOT need to stop aspirin or warfarin.
At Christchurch Eye Surgery
Please arrive at Christchurch Eye Surgery no later than the time you have been given. Expect to be at Christchurch Eye for 2-2½ hours. During this time:
- A nurse will put drops in your eye to dilate the pupil.
- You will be placed on an "eye bed".
- Dr McKellar's anaesthetist, Dr Sharon King, will place a needle in the back of your hand (as a safety precaution) and will anaesthetise your eye.
- You will proceed to the eye theatre.
- Dr King will monitor your blood pressure, heart rhythm, and breathing during your operation.
- Dr McKellar will clean around your eye, cover the eye with a sterile drape and perform the surgery required.
- During surgery you will be aware of light from the operating microscope, Dr McKellar's hands touching around your eye, and machine noises. You may feel mild pressure in your eye but not pain. For more detailed information on the technical aspects of eye surgery see Cataract-Surgical Treatment.
- At the end of surgery you will be transferred to recovery for light refreshments before leaving for home.
After eye surgery
There are just a few simple dos and don'ts following surgery:
- Let Dr McKellar know if you have any concerns.
- Be careful not to rub or poke your eye. Take care around small children, pets and in the garden.
You can shower and wash your hair at any time but don't plunge your head underneath the water in the bath, swimming pool or spa for two weeks.
- You may bend down and resume normal physical activities.
- Take care when walking on uneven ground or down stairs, and when crossing the road. You will need time to adjust to your new vision. For this reason we recommend that you don't drive the day following surgery.
Follow up
Following routine cataract surgery your eye will be checked on two occasions, the morning after surgery and again a month later. Patients with other eye diseases may need additional visits.
What is normal?
Following cataract surgery:
- There may be some mild discomfort.
- It may take several days for the focus of your eye to settle and there may be some fluctuation in your vision.
- Your eye will be more sensitive to light after surgery, so you may want to wear sunglasses for your own comfort during this time.
- Any redness and bruising should be gone after two weeks.
- Pain, redness and decreasing vision are NOT normal
What is NOT normal?
Please let Dr McKellar know if any of the following occur:
- Progressively worsening pain
- Decreased vision
- An increase in redness of the white of the eye
Eye drops
Eye drops are a very important part of cataract surgery. They reduce the chances of infection, pain and swelling. You will normally have three types of eyedrops. Please let Dr McKellar know if you have ever had an allergic reaction to any of the medication in the eyedrops below.
If you were on glaucoma drops before surgery, continue these as usual.
|Voltaren Ophtha
|4 times a day
|3 days before surgery
|1 month after surgery
|4 times a day
|The day after surgery
|1 week after surgery
|4 times a day
|The day after surgery
|1 month after surgery
Some people will have an immediate improvement in their vision after surgery, but for most patients it takes 3-4 weeks for things to settle down.
It will take several weeks for the focus of your eye to settle. If all is well at the one month review you will be cleared to see your optometrist for new glasses. You will not do any damage to your eye if you wear your old glasses until this review.
If you have any pain, blurring or redness THAT INCREASES over a day, at any stage after your surgery, contact Dr McKellar immediately. The rooms' telephone number is (03) 343-6033. Outside of working hours call (03) 348-4155 or 021 -724-222.
If at any stage you cannot contact Dr McKellar urgently, ring Christchurch Public Hospital on (03) 364 0640 and ask for "The eye registrar on call".
Cataract Surgery after Laser Surgery
Cataract surgery in patients who have had previous laser vision correction (LASIK and PRK) is more complex than in patients who have not had prior laser surgery.
When short or longsightedness is treated with laser, the cornea is reshaped and thinned. These changes make it more difficult to measure the eye later in life. This compromises the ability to accurately calculate the power of the intraocular lens (IOL) required at the time of cataract surgery.
Eye specialists around the world recognise this problem and it is hoped that in the near future there will be a solution. In the meantime surgeons use a variety of methods to calculate the IOL required. In general most patients will still be delighted with the improvement in their vision. Some will be more reliant on glasses or contact lenses and others will decide to have further laser surgery to fine tune the focus of their eyes. In rare cases the implanted IOL is exchanged for one of a different power.
Intraocular Lenses
See also The right IOL
Following removal of the natural lens a new "plastic" lens is inserted into the eye to restore vision. Some people refer to intraocular lenses as "implants". Ophthalmologists call them 'IOLs' for short.
The right intraocular lens for your eye
Prior to surgery Dr McKellar will determine what intraocular lens should be implanted. This decision is based on both measurements of the patient's eye and what the patient wants to achieve.
Monofocal lenses are implanted in patients who want to see well at one distance (far or near) without glasses and are happy to wear glasses to see well at other distances.
Toric intraocular lenses are used to treat significant astigmatism.
Multifocal intraocular lenses are implanted in patients who desire good vision at both distance and near WITHOUT glasses.
Acrysof® intraocular lenses
Dr McKellar uses primarily Zeiss® and Alcon® intraocular lenses.
Depending on a patient's eye and the desired outcome one of three types of lens will be implanted:
- Monofocal lens
- Toric lens
- Multifocal lens (bifocal intraocular lens)
Monofocal lenses
This is a monofocal, or single focus lens, used to correct the vision of patients with minimal astigmatism.
When a monofocal lens is implanted most patients will be able to drive without glasses. Spectacles will be required for near vision.
Monofocal lenses are the least expensive IOLs.
Toric lenses
Patients with significant astigmatism benefit from the implantation of a toric lens.
When a toric IOL is implanted most patients will be able to drive without glasses. Spectacles will be required for near vision.
Toric lenses are more expensive than a single focus lens.
Multifocal lenses
Patients usually require reading glasses after successful cataract surgery.
Multifocal lenses are bifocal IOLs that provide good vision at both distance and near. This is achieved by circular zones on the front of the lens which bring light to two separate focal points. A toric version is available for patients with moderate astigmatism.
Most patients who have a multifocal lens no longer require distance or reading glasses after surgery.
Multifocal lenses are not suitable for all patients and are more expensive than a monofocal lens.
Custom made intraocular lenses
Some patients with marked short or longsightedness and those with significant astigmatism require bespoke intraocular lenses. Dr McKellar has used German manufactured HumanOptics® lenses for many years in patients with up to 15 diopters of astigmatism.
It is possible to plan to have one eye focused for distance and the other for near. This is known as "monovision" and is the best option for some patients.
See also The right IOL
FAQs and Links
Is cataract surgery painful?
No. All cataract surgery is performed after the eye is anaesthetised.
What if I blink or move my eyes?
Your eyelids are held gently apart with a device called a speculum. You can still blink; the speculum stops the eyelids from closing. Dr McKellar controls eye movements during surgery.
How much does cataract surgery cost?
Because there are so many different options it is not possible to give an exact figure until you have been assessed for surgery.
Some options such as toric and multifocal intraocular lenses are more expensive but result in significantly better outcomes for many patients. They also reduce or potentially eliminate the need for spectacles, a significant future cost saving.
What is the success rate of cataract surgery?
Approximately 98% of patients having cataract surgery will have their vision sucessfully restored. Other eye disease and complications can limit the outcome. Dr McKellar will inform you if the success rate in your eye is likely to be lower than in routine surgery.
Can cataracts re-grow?
No. Cataracts are not growths. Cataract surgery removes a diseased part of the eye and replaces it with a new artificial lens.
What is secondary cataract?
This is a term used to refer to the clouding of the capsule of the eye after cataract surgery. The correct term is "posterior capsule opacification". It is treated with the YAG laser.
What is posterior capsule opacification?
Posterior opacification (PCO) is a condition in which the capsule of the lens becomes cloudy following cataract surgery. PCO is treated with the YAG laser.
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As if the iPhone doesn't have enough awesome features, Skype added to its roster.
Recently Skype announced that its app for the iPhone is ready and available for public download. The free application will allow users to make Skype-to-Skype calls using WiFi, make cheap landline calls, and send and receive instant messages. On top of that Skype for the iPhone functions like a regular Skype. It can use Wi-Fi, 3G or EDGE.
Skype for the iPhone Now AvailablePosted by faraday at 7:04 AM Labels: iPhone, Skype Sunday, April 5, 2009
As if the iPhone doesn't have enough awesome features, Skype added to its roster.
Rogers Now Offering ZTE Rock and Samsung RugbyPosted by faraday at 8:23 AM Labels: News, Rogers, Samsung, Samsung Rugby A836, ZTE, ZTE Rock F165 Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Two of my favorite rugged-type phones can now be had through Roger Wireless. The ZTE Rock F165 (right) and Samsung Rugby A836 (left) are just my type of phones: built to last!
ZTE Rock F165 Features:
- Durable and awesome design
- Comes with bad-ass antenna
- 2MP camera
- 2GB expandable memory
- With MusicStore, radio and mobile TV services
- Rain, humidity, drop, shock, vibration, dust and unicorn resistant
- Will still function in extreme temperatures
- External speakerphone button
- 1.3MP camera
- 8GB expandable memory
Nokia 5730 XpressMusic Partially ReviewedPosted by faraday at 8:51 AM Labels: Nokia, Nokia 5730 XpressMusic Tuesday, January 20, 2009
"Blue" is probably the first word that came into your mind when you first saw the image above. "Odd" or "weird" is a close second, I bet. Well, those were my first thoughts when I laid my eyes on the new Nokia 5730 XpressMusic.
The guys over at mobile-reviews got their hands on a Nokia 5730 and promptly made a partial review of the phone. The QWERTY slide-out keyboard is a nice touch, especially with its dot matrix font, but seems a bit out-of-place in my opinion. The phone comes with 128MB of RAM and a microSD card slot, a good 4.5 hours of talk-time, EDGE, and built-in GPS. The 5730 also comes with the standard music player that comes with the N Series of phones.
The Nokia 5730 XpressMusic will be out this April in Europe and would sell for about $289. No word yet if it will be available anywhere else.
N73 + Swollen Batteries = ??Posted by faraday at 9:33 AM Labels: News, Nokia, Nokia N73 Thursday, January 15, 2009
I checked my Nokia N73 Music Edition as soon as I read this news.
Apparently, Nokia admitted that some BP-6M batteries they used in N73 have swollen up. This is a normal occurrence for lithium-ion batteries, but are supposed to happen after it has aged several years. It's good to mention that there's no risk involved, aside from having an enlarged battery that may prove hard to fit into the charger or mobile phone.
No worries though. Head over the nearest Nokia Service Center and they'll give a free replacement after verifying your claims.
US Cellular Bags Samsung's SCH-r470 TwoStepPosted by faraday at 9:42 AM Labels: News, Samsung, SCH-r470, TwoStep, US Cellular Tuesday, January 13, 2009
The TwoStep comes on red, purple, and orange colors. It supports upto 8 GB microSD with a Talk Time of upto three hours.
Nokia 5800 XpressMusic European Release DatePosted by faraday at 9:27 AM Labels: News, Nokia, Nokia 5800, Nokia Tube Thursday, January 8, 2009
Both the UK and North American cellphone consumers can't wait to get their hands on Nokia 5800 XpressMusic. The only difference is UK's going to get their wishes earlier than us.
On January 23, the 5800 Xpress Music will be available in the UK. The first S60 5th Edition device will have a price tag of £249, or roughly $380.
Nokia Comes With Music Service Doing "Okay"Posted by faraday at 9:24 AM Labels: CwM, News, Nokia Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Nokia's recent music service, Comes With Music, is doing just fine according to reports. "Initial sales had been okay, but not earth shattering." according to an unnamed source.
Some would say its because of the economy, while some blame pirating pirates getting their music off the web. The refusal of major UK carriers to Comes With Music-handsets are not helping either.
Do you have a CwM-equipped phone? Do you use the service at all? Me, I get my mp3's for free.


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JMECAA Professional Development Salon 1
**This is an event organised by the JMEC Alumni Association for JMEC Alumni. If you have a guest who would like to attend, please leave a note in the comment box and we will get back to you.**
How to... Lead From Your Strengths
The best leaders are those who are authentic in their interactions. This salon, the first in the new series of Professional Development events for JMEC Alumni, is designed to help you discover your own authentic leadership style by building on your strengths and focusing on what makes you great. Whether you are just starting out or have years of experience, join JMECAA Co-Chairs Chris and Mireille for an engaging and enjoyable evening exploring a topic which is important for all of our careers.
- Understand what we mean by Authentic Leadership and why it is the key to leadership success
- Discover your personal strengths and find value in the qualities that make you unique through a series of interactive exercises.
- Explore what happens to your leadership style when you are under pressure
- Learn how to effectively build rapport as the first step to authentic leadership
- Create an action plan for your own self-development
Key Takeaways
All participants will receive a complimentary Lumina Spark Portrait (personality profile). Instructions for completing the online questionnaire will be sent after registering.
Christopher Cataldi, Chief Consultant, Nuture Networks, JMEC 15
In his current role at Nuture Networks, a Tokyo-based management consultancy, Chris primarily supports globally-active Japanese blue-chip companies. Through engagements ranging from pre-M&A due diligence to new technology road mapping, Chris aims to help bridge the gaps between technology, strategy, and business execution. Chris also has extensive experience in leadership development in the public and private sectors.
His time on JMEC 15 was a career-shaping experience, and he looks forward to co-working with the greater alumni community. A native of New York, reluctant globe-trotter and avid amateur cook, Chris is also proud to be a founding member and current Co-Chair of the JET Alumni Association of Tokyo.
Mireille Watanabe Handover, Partner, Lumina Learning, JMEC 20
As a Partner and senior facilitator for Lumina Learning, Mireille delivers training on leadership, teamwork, diversity & inclusion and presentation skills to major corporations across Japan and Asia. Mireille also trains and supports a community of over 50 Lumina Practitioners who are certified to use Lumina's innovative psychometric tools in their own training and consulting businesses.
As an alumna of JMEC 20 and co-chair of the newly launched JMECAA, Mireille is inspired by the many brilliant people she has met through the JMEC network. Born and raised in Tokyo, Mireille enjoys practising Naginata – a budo martial art in which she holds a 2nd Dan rank and for which she has represented Great Britain in world and European tournaments.
About the JMECAA Professional Development "How to…" Salons
The "How to…" salons are a platform for JMEC alumni to learn practical business skills and know-how from each other. Guided by the motto 'by alumni, for alumni', each event will feature guest speakers from within the alumni community and focus on a specific topic related to professional development. If you have suggestions for interesting topics or you would like to be a speaker at a future event, please contact firstname.lastname@example.com.
The JMEC Alumni Association is a non-profit volunteer organisation. All proceeds from JMECAA events will go to Bridge For Smile, our chosen NPO for the year.
For updates on JMECAA activities follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/JMECAlumni/
- Venue
- Lumina Learning
- Tickets
JMEC Alumni SOLD OUT ¥2,000 Waitlist for Non-JMEC Guest SOLD OUT ¥3,000
- Venue Address
- 2F Inui Heim, 61 Yakuoji-cho, Ichigaya, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 162-0063 Japan
- Organizer
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It was 9 a.m. and the "doctor" was off to his appointment. For Lee Haas, though, the mode of transport was RTD, not BMW.
"Doctor" Haas, a short, middle-aged Hawthorne resident garbed in a snazzy black sports jacket, shuffled five blocks to Hawthorne Boulevard, where he caught an empty No. 40 to Inglewood. There, he waited patiently outside the Pussycat Theater for the No. 212, arriving at his destination--Hollywood and Vine--about two hours after he had set out.
As usual, Haas, who bills himself as the "Doctor of Comedy," was in plenty of time to claim a front-row spot for the ritual that would begin at 12:30 p.m.
Camera at the Ready
The graying Haas is one of a handful of star-struck Southlanders who regularly attend Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremonies. Be it Ted Knight, Paul Anka, Joan Collins--or, on this particular day, Lorne Greene--whose star is about to be unveiled in the sidewalk cement, the doctor is on hand, camera in hand.


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Listed below are Greater Alton athletes who have signed letters of intent or verbally committed to continue their playing careers at the collegiate level, whether it be Division I, II, or III, NAIA, or JUCO. If a player's name is bold, click on it to continue on to more information on the player. If an athlete from Alton, Civic Memorial, East Alton-Wood River, Edwardsville, Father McGivney, Granite City, Marquette Catholic, Metro East Lutheran or Roxana has verbally committed or signed a letter of intent to participate in athletics in college and you don't see their name on this list, please email the information to firstname.lastname@example.com.
Sam Ballard Alton baseball Illinois-Chicago
LaJarvia Brown Alton girls' track and field Texas A&M
Nick Cauley Alton baseball Northwestern
Caden Chestnut Alton boys' soccer SWIC
Nick Hatfield Alton boys' soccer Millikin
Zachary Llewellyn Alton boys' track and field McKendree
Alejandro Lopez Alton wrestling McKendree
Brittany Roady Alton softball Lincoln Land
Keenan Stegall Alton football Quincy
Journey Coffman Civic Memorial girls' basketball Missouri Baptist
Ellie Cummins Civic Memorial girls' soccer Greenville
Mackenzie Dixon Civic Memorial girls' soccer SWIC
Sara Gwillim Civic Memorial girls' golf Montreat College
Alec Hilliard Civic Memorial boys' golf Missouri Baptist
Alexandra Singleton Civic Memorial cross country/track McKendree
Kalyn Troxell Civic Memorial girls' basketball Illinois Central College
John Whitworth Civic Memorial football Quincy
Haley Kerpan EA-WR cross country U of I Springfield
Blake Marks EA-WR baseball Lewis & Clark Community
Callaghan Adams Edwardsville girls' tennis SIUE
Rachel Anderson Edwardsville softball SEMO
Desmond Chapple Edwardsville football Northern Iowa
Cole Cimarolli Edwardsville baseball Quincy
Collin Clayton Edwardsville baseball John A. Logan College
Chrys Colley Edwardsville football Quincy
Jordan Corby Edwardsville softball Missouri Baptist
Jane Ann Crabtree Edwardsville girls' soccer Illinois Wesleyan
Kendall Davis Edwardsville football Missouri Baptist
Annie Ellis Edwardsville girls' volleyball SIUE
Jake Garella Edwardsville baseball Saint Louis University
Justin Hemings Edwardsville boys' golf Northern Illinois
Anna Holland Edwardsville girls' tennis Lewis & Clark Community
Allison Loehr Edwardsville softball McKendree
Emily Lombardi Edwardsville girls' tennis Fairfield University
Kate May Edwardsville girls' swimming Purdue
Elizabeth McPherson Edwardsville girls' swimming Illinois State
Ryley Miller Edwardsville field hockey Iowa
Trey Riley Edwardsville baseball Oklahoma State
Kyle Tucker Edwardsville boys' soccer Illinois College
Sydney Wright Edwardsville girls' volleyball Central Arkansas
Kenny Berry Granite City boys' basketball Rend Lake Community
Kori Nesbit Granite City cross country Greenville
Alexis Ryan Granite City girls' soccer McKendree
Justin Simpson Granite City boys' bowling Lindenwood-Belleville
Natalie Halliday Marquette cross country Murray State
Brandon Sanfilippo Marquette boys' soccer St. Ambrose
Jesse Simmons Marquette football UMHB
Reed Harmon MELHS boys' soccer Southwest Baptist University
Anna Ballard Roxana girls' tennis Lewis & Clark Community
Georgia Ballard Roxana girls' tennis Lewis & Clark Community
Chance Foss Roxana baseball SWIC
Trace Gentry Roxana boys' basketball Lincoln Land
Kara Meyer Roxana volleyball Robert Morris Springfield
Blake Vandiver Roxana baseball Lewis & Clark Community
Rebecca Adney Alton cross country Danville Area CC
Carlos Anderson Alton boys' basketball SIUE
Brett Baldridge Alton boys' soccer McKendree
Shane Bollini Alton boys' soccer McKendree
Larry Calvin Alton football Olivet Nazarene
Jalisa Casey Alton girls' track and field Greenville
Nicholas DeLoach Alton wrestling Missouri
Phyllip DeLoach Alton wrestling Missouri
Darrius Edwards Alton boys' basketball SWIC
Zach Edwards Alton football SIU Carbondale
Ricco Gipson Alton football McKendree
Drake Hampton Alton baseball Wabash Valley College
Matt Hopkins Alton baseball Air Force
Bryan Hudson Alton baseball Missouri
Addison Kaufmann Alton boys' swimming Cleveland State
Natalie Long Alton girls' golf Lindenwood
Josh Lovings Alton football McKendree
Isaiah Thurmond Alton boys' basketball Carl Sandburg CC
Qiant'e Wagner Alton wrestling McKendree
Janelle Wilson Alton girls' tennis Nebraska Omaha
Micah Wrigley Alton boys' soccer McKendree
Connor Bryant Civic Memorial baseball Lindenwood-Belleville
Caleb Buhs Civic Memorial baseball SWIC
Kelsey Deaton Civic Memorial softball SWIC
Chloe Jennings Civic Memorial softball Missouri Baptist
Jakob Lowrance Civic Memorial boys' basketball Central Missouri
Victoria Beachum EA-WR softball SIUE
Mike Stimac EA-WR boys' basketball Illinois College
Jacob Eggering Marquette baseball Lewis & Clark Community
Alyssa Herzing Marquette volleyball Illinois College
Caleb McClintock Marquette boys' soccer McKendree
Deyton Mitchell Marquette wrestling Knox College
Kate Sanfilipppo Marquette girls' soccer Northern Illinois
Luke Curtis Roxana football Missouri Baptist
Andrea Lawson Roxana softball Mineral Area College
Bailey McGuire Roxana girls' volleyball Lewis & Clark Community
Zack Moore Roxana boys' golf Lewis & Clark Community
Logan Reardon Roxana baseball Lincoln Land
Cindy Scroggins Roxana softball SWIC
Maddy Sheraka Roxana girls' basketball SWIC


text: Hilariously Creepy New Skittles Ad Needs Your Participation 2.96K Marie Bardi 03/30/11 08:40AM Filed to: taste the rainbow taste the rainbow Skittles Candy Commercials TV Video This new viral campaign for Skittles asks you not to taste the rainbow, but to touch your screen. At first, it's pretty adorable—kittens are involved!—but then, the crazy comes out. Yuck![Buzzfeed]


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ScrapbookSteals has an online crop challenge going on! I thought I would share my creations for it :)
Challenge #1: MWM # 48 which is posted two posts before this one
Challenge #2: Number Recipe: 1 die cut, 3 colors of spray mist (or inks), 5 patterned papers, 7 brads and 9 buttons
Challenge #3: is to use this image as an inspiration piece and create a layout however it inspires you.
Challenge #4:is to create a layout for either a boy or a girl using products that are of the opposite gender
Challenge #5: Bonus Sketch
I combined a few of the challenges but here they are!
Challenges #2 & #5
Challenges #2 & #5
Bonus Sketch
Here is my page! I used Glimmer mist in 3 colours (Rum Punch, Pearl, and Creme de Chocloat) And the brown paper behind the photos has a subtle pattern on it. I think the rest is self explanatory!
Challenge #4 (& MWM #1)
The page is pretty plain, but I like it!
I am not sure if I will get time to do challenge #3 before the Monday deadline, but I already have plans for it, so it will be done at some point!
Thanks for the challenges, girls! I've had fun!
Thanks for the challenges, girls! I've had fun!


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My family doesn't really realize why I write online. It's kind of foreign concept to them that people want to share their thoughts online and be open and expressive. I guess they should have realized something was odd about when I had my first poem published when I was 15 or 16 (It was one of those stupid poetry contests where they sell you the book at the end – I didn't buy the book – but hopefully I'm in the library of congress because of it).
I followed up on my high school class of Creative Writing with a follow-up being an independent study (i.e. on your time no class time devoted) of Creative Writing 2. Mr. Schroeder was my teacher for both of those years. I had his wife in middle school a few years earlier and I can say he was a better teacher. He would take my work give me suggestions and help me improve upon my writing in different ways. With possibly the exception of band these two classes were the greatest of my high school career. The rest of the first creative writing class thought I was a brown noser – I was just really interested and Mr. Schroeder helped foster that.
I went away to college taking creative writing as a major. Ironically college and I didn't see eye to eye on a few things and we parted our separate ways after one year. My writing which happened occasionally slowly fell off. I would write occasionally here and there but most the time it was just the start of things. I would wake up in the middle of the night and just had to write something down on paper. It was an obsession. I would get down on paper what I could go back to bed and not think about it anymore.
I had attempted a couple runs at national novel-writing month but I did not manage to complete those attempts. This year however in November, no matter how crappy it is, I am going to pump out my first novel. I'm not sure yet if I'll publish it online, that way remain to be seen by exactly HOW CRAPPY IT IS. Hopefully it will be good enough that I can repackage it and release under the creative commons license since I know full well it won't be good enough for commercial sale. I can only hope that when I do get a novel done that is good enough; pointing to previous work could help grease those wheels in the future.
As you can see from what I've discussed, writing traditionally has been an important part of my life. It started so I could romance a girl and I realized I had a talent to some extent for it. Maybe it's just my ignoring of criticism. I hope my writing does not come out like the girl who can't hold a note at a college frat party that gets up drunk and naked on the pool table in the frat house. The only reason they endure her singing is because she is naked – I am fully clothed. If I was naked however I don't even think you have made it this far into reading.
Blogging for the most part allows me to give a purpose to myself and my writing. I'm hoping it hones it just a bit more as I get back into practice and do more of it. We shall see. Until then it's a diversion and a personal entitlement that can confuse those that don't understand.
For the one person out there that can kind of understand – she can stay bemused.


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Jakin Historic Locations
The following historic locations are located in Jakin, Georgia. Please select a historic place in Jakin to view detailed information including address information, historical signifiance, and much more.
Georgia Historic Places
|Bank of Jakin
135 S. Pearl St.
Jakin, GA
Financial Institution, Post Office
|Harrell, Jane Donalson, House
SR 1975 off U.S. 84
Jakin, GA
Single Dwelling
Georgia Historic Places


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For my birthday I received a gift voucher from my mother entitling me to a Massage and Champagne High Tea at The Richardson Hotel. I have been eager to try this package for a while now, and after my highly stressful Engagement party on Saturday, I was in need of some serious pampering.
The Richardson Hotel is a luxurious, boutique style 5 star hotel located on Richardson Street in West Perth. It is cleverly disguised, and is often the hotel of choice for the rich and famous, who prefer to stay somewhere discrete. From the outside, The Richardson Hotel looks like any other block of apartments in West Perth. The hotel lobby has a rather impressive modern and elegant appearance. The Opus restaurant is also beautifully designed, and is the perfect venue for a special occasion.
I must say that the service at The Richardson Hotel was completely faultless. The beauty therapist who delivered my massage treated me with the utmost respect and professionalism. The massage was divine, and I felt like I was heaven. The wait staff at the Opus restaurant were very efficient and polite, and the chef remembered my dietary requirements.
I was offered a pot of tea of my choice, and I opted for my usual English Breakfast.
I was also offered a glass of Billecart-Salmon Brut Champagne, which I simply couldn't refuse.
The three-tier arrived shortly after I received my drinks. I was impressed with the simplistic, yet stylish presentation.
The finger sandwiches were divine. The bread was fresh, and the fillings were delicious. The varieties included: cheese and tomato, a beautiful creamy egg mayonnaise, creamy mushroom, and salad with pesto.
The scones were delicious. I received one fruit, and one plain scone. The scones were warm, and light and fluffy on the inside.
I received a generous serving of clotted cream and strawberry jam. Yum!
The sweets tier included a gorgeous strawberry and cream macaron, a decadent chocolate and orange torte, carrot cake and a macadamia nut tart. My favourite sweet was the chocolate and orange torte. The cake was rich with a mousse like texture, and topped with a refreshing slice of orange.
Overall Experience:
Overall, I could not fault my experience at The Richardson Hotel. The massage was heavenly, and the food was delicious. I enjoyed the tranquility of the spa, and the relaxing atmosphere at the Opus restaurant. The staff were friendly, efficient and professional, and the food was of a high quality. I highly recommend that you book yourself or a loved one in for this package. If you're not up for the massage, then I recommend getting the girls together for a lovely afternoon tea on a Sunday. The hotel prides itself on being luxurious, and I think this high tea does it justice.
Opus Restaurant @ The Richardson Hotel
High tea is served on Sundays
$159 for The Spa Champagne Afternoon Tea (Available Tuesday – Friday Only)
$48 for Afternoon Tea
$65 with a glass of Billecart-Salmon Brut Champagne
Bookings are essential.
Telephone: (08) 9217 8880
Address: 32 Richardson Street, West Perth.


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Reset Robot – Atelier EP
The Intacto Ep is one of those RESET ROBOT Transformer groove format creations that sustain his continuing growing production archive and brand legacy throughout the Electronic dance music global tribunal.
"Atelier" is that keep on moving clap your hand beat with a work me 100 push-up action 3 time a day pack motion of intrinsic energy. What draws the most action from this original mix is the vocal impact and the effect of vocals drifting into the beat with such a clear deceptive cadence.
"Bumble" is the original Rumble in the Jungle that you just got to get up and go with Flow! This beat is so funky dubious that it Escort level tech grade A+ house status. What is so cool is you feel the enchantment in this base groove clear and conscious with the vocal intentions in a sweet prelude to the beat.
"Tinto" original mix is some hot pinto beans and jalapenos jumping booty ass groove function , as you will have that unrealistic feasting on this taste of a beat! This formatted base groove is my actual favorite territorial track on the Atelier Ep. This pop in "Tinto" will make you upgrade the pinto used outlet car and get that black Amex credit for that Bentley to move this groove on a daily pimping the street music type action!
Title : Atelier EP
Artist : Reset Robot
Genre : Tech House
Label : Intacto Records


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Who is Lauren Conrad? The Hills star pregnant with first baby – here's what we know
The 30-year-old reality star has just announced she is expecting her first child this year
LAUREN Conrad left fans squeeling with joy after she announced she was pregnant with her first baby.
But who is Lauren? What did she do after the Hills, and when is the baby due?
Here's everything you need to know...
Who is Lauren Conrad?
Lauren is a 30-year-old reality star who was born and raised in Laguna Beach, California.
In 2006, Lauren was given the opportunity to lead the cast of The Hills - a spin-off from a similar reality series Laguna Beach.
Starring alongside Heidi Montag, Spencer Pratt, Whitney Port and Audrina Patridge, Lauren was seen fighting with CBB stars Spiedi repeatedly throughout her time on the show.
After five seasons on the show, Lauren left The Hills to pursue a career in the fashion industry off-screen.
She did however, return for a one-off special last year to commemorate the show's tenth anniversary, and appeared in an alternate ending to the final show in 2013.
What did Lauren do after she left The Hills?
After leaving The Hills, Lauren launched her own collection, LC Lauren Conrad - and included ranges inspired by Disney characters including Bambi and Minnie Mouse in 2015.
In 2012, Lauren started dating William Tell, a guitarist in rock band Something Corporate.
They moved in together in 2013 before getting engaged a month later and in 2014, the couple got married in California.
She is also a published author and has penned nine books - both fiction and non-fiction.
When did Lauren announce she was pregnant and when is the baby due?
Lauren announced she was expecting her first child with her husband on New Year's Day, 2017.
Posting a picture on her Instagram of her scan, Lauren wrote: "Happy New Year! I have a feeling 2017 is going to be the best year yet..."
Kristen Cavallari, Lauren's former Hills co-star, was one of the first to send her good wishes and told Entertainment Tonight: "I haven't talked to [Lauren] in years, but what an exciting time in her life!
"I'm so happy for her, and it's cool to see the evolution of everybody from The Hills and Laguna Beach and to see how everyone is growing up. It's been really fun to watch!"
She posted a picture of her bump on January 10, and looked beaming as she posed on a patio staring down at her growing baby.
Lauren is yet to announce when the baby is due, but it is assumed the tot will be born in the late Spring.
Lauren Conrad is pregnant with her first child – but she's not the only cast member whose life has totally changed since The Hills
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Celebrity Big Brother's Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag commissioned Illuminati jackets 'to bring them luck' in the house