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What is the Thecal Sac Effacement and Impingement?
Thecal sac effacement / impingement or thecal sac indentation will often lead to painful conditions, and it is itself probably just an irritating symptom of another condition. The thecal sac is filled with CSF (cerebrospinal fluid), and it is a protective membrane which covers the both the spinal cord and other important neurological structures within the body. The thecal sac works by acting as insulation and protection for nerve tissues while also fulfilling the role of a holding reservoir for spinal fluid.1 Spinal fluid is a key part in the function of various bodily faculties.
Neuroinflammation, neuroprotection, and neuroregeneration, which are all aspects of pain management, are dependent on the proper flow of spinal fluid. The fluid transports important nutrients within the body, acts as a barrier to cushion trauma inflicted upon the brain, provides a lubricant to prevent friction of the nerve roots and canal lining, and is a way to dispose of waste products.
Symptoms for thecal sac effacement inlcude impairment of spinal fluid flow might be weakness, headache, tinnitus, blurring of the vision, and pain as a result of sitting or standing for an extended period of time. MRI could show an abnormality in flow which could be a result of an obstruction like an abnormality in the thecal sac.2
Its parts are the inner dura and the outer arachnoid membrane. The thecal sac runs "until the S1 to S3 vertebral levels". When the spine bends forward (flexes), it "elongates and moves upwards". Upon spinal extension, it "shortens and moves downwards". The thecal sac is "wider in females".
Thecal Sac Compression and Thecal Sac Indentation
There are times when the thecal sac becomes compressed. This might be a result of herniated discs, tumors, spondylolisthesis, spondylolysis, synovial cysts, spinal canal stenosis, osteophytes, spinal fracture, spinal abscess and hematoma, caudal nerve roots, and epidural lipomatosis, to name a few possible causes of impaired function.
It is actually very common for paracentral disc herniation to be blamed for the impingement of the thecal sac. This could be alarming to some patients, considering what important parts the thecal sac protects, but the neurological structures are not affected. The thecal sac can also be affected by ankylosing spondylitis and chronic adhesive arachnoiditis.
Symptoms of thecal sac compression include muscle weakness, low back pain, and other clinical signs.3,4 The thecal sac is meant to protect and insulate nerve tissues. Sometimes osteophytes or herniated discs impinge upon the thecal sac, like "a finger pushing into a water balloon".
There may not be any damage, or even noticeable symptoms, to arise from thecal sac indentation. However, if it is a particularly deep impingement, or if it goes as far as the spinal cord, then symptoms might begin arising at that point.5
Causes and Symptoms for Thecal Sac Effacement and Impingement
A bulging disc, osteophytes, or osteoarthritis can lead to impingement, or something pressing on another structure. The terminology associated with this problem is thecal sac impingement, or a herniated disc "providing a mass effect", "compressing", "displacing", or "encroaching on the thecal sac". While many cases have no effects, there are some patients who have their spinal cord impacted. This may lead to, "in the lower lumbar spine, severe central canal stenosis", or even sciatica.
Some patients may have issues with the lower lumbar spine, leading to compression of the cauda equina nerve roots. This could lead to those sciatica symptoms. MRI reports can be used to diagnose a thecal sac impingement.6 Brain tumors are another possible cause of thecal sac impingement. The development of these tumors in the brain exerts additional pressure on the spinal cord and nerves, which in turn causes impingement in the thecal sac.
Another part of the spine that is affected are the caudal nerve roots, causing cauda equina syndrome; a condition which is characterized by the excessive pressure and swelling of the nerves that are located at the end of the spinal cord. The size of the brain tumor, should this be the cause, affects the severity of pain. Brain trauma caused by injury may produce a similar result of thecal sac impingement through damage to the nerves and fracturing of the spinal cord.7
Lumbar Spine Issues
Lumbar spine anatomy includes the lower back vertebral segments, numbered from L1 to the L5 vertebrae. The lumbosacral spine is where the lower back meets the sacrum.8 Middle-aged and older patients can be affected by a condition called lumbar spinal stenosis, which occurs when the cauda equina roots are entrapped.
Symptoms include back pain, numbness, weakness, leg fatigue, and even bladder and bowel issues. The nerve root supply to the legs, feet, and genital areas "travels in very close apposition within the thecal sac". Compression, such as lumbar canal stenosis, could cause "dysfunction in multiple root distributions", impacting multiple body parts.9
The neural foramen (intervertebral foramen) is "an opening between vertebrae through which nerves leave the spine".10 Neural foraminal stenosis is a condition of narrowing, where the foramina is constricted. This can lead to pain, numbness, weakness, and tingling. Lumbar stenosis, foraminal cervical (neck) stenosis, and thoracic (middle back) stenosis are all examples of this type of disorder. Neural foraminal stenosis could be caused by arthritis, trauma, and disc herniation or degeneration.11
Some patients may have a diffuse disc bulge, which can happen, for example, in the cervical region. In this case, the thecal sac may become pinched as well. There may be no pain, or there might be "severe radicular pain", that travels down the arm to the fingers, as could be the case with a cervical disc bulge, for example.12
Conservative and Traditional Medical Treatments
Disc impingements and herniation are not cured by pain medication. Even in cases where they are considered to be effective, medications tend to come with side effects that could worsen the patient's condition. Thecal sac indentation can be treated by patients ceasing the aggravating behavior, engaging in stretches and exercises (including yoga and Pilates), chiropractic adjustments, massage therapy, and acupuncture.
If conservative measures do not work, some patients may be referred for epidural injections or surgery. Before considering those more extreme measures, it may be helpful to engage in "at least 3 months of therapy" first, such as chiropractic, massage, or acupuncture.13 First and foremost, the patient should try to consult a medical professional in order to find out what the underlying problem is that is the cause of the thecal sac impingement in the first place.
Treatment of the underlying condition could speed up the relief or almost immediately cure the effects of the impingement, which is most often a symptom of another problem. Spinal surgery should be a last resort, as the risk factors that are associated with such an invasive option most often outweigh the benefits, unless all other options of possible treatments were already explored by the patient.14 Strengthening the spine is one way to help prevent injuries from arising, and it could also assist in the treatment of those conditions which have already arisen.
Tai Chi
Tai chi has been found to be both an effective means of stress relief and benefits the overall physical body. Anxiety itself could be a source of lower back pain due to the tension that naturally accompanies extreme stress. When back pain is related to arthritis, which commonly develops as a side effect of aging as a cause of degeneration, tai chi has been found to be effective as a form of natural pain relief. Arthritis is another possible source of thecal sac impingement.
Tai chi is a healthy lifestyle change that almost any patient could choose to make. The exercises do not involve any drugs, there are no extremely harmful side effects as long as the patient listens to their own body and knows their own limits, and it can be made a daily part of the patient's routine. It can also be a social activity, should the patient choose to find a group of others who share an interest in the exercises, which are rooted in Chinese culture.15
Yoga is another natural method of treatment for the types of underlying problems behind back pain and conditions causing thecal sac issues. It relieves not only pain but also stress that is both physical and mental. The following are several different yoga poses that are recommended to help relieve back pain and negative conditions: cat-cow pose, downward facing dog, extended triangle, sphinx pose, cobra pose, locust pose, bridge pose, and child pose, among many others. Each pose could be held for an extended period of time and repeated several times.
Patients could add yoga to their daily routines, following a series of poses in the mornings, afternoons, and evenings. They should follow recommendation from their doctor about overexertion, especially in the early days of practicing this type of exercise, and stretching, which may be a new activity for some patients.
Studies have shown decreases in pain intensity and increased functioning in patients who participated in yoga routines. Yoga is another practice where the patient could both perform the moves at home or in a social setting, such as at a class in a professionally run studio. The patient could find support in others who share their pain as an additional source of mental support.16
Lower back pain, a symptom of the thecal sac impingement symptom, could also be relieved through acupuncture. Acupuncture has been shown, in a recent study review, to provide some form of relief for chronic back pain when compared to "sham" treatment, although other studies showed that "both actual acupuncture and sham acupuncture are more effective" than standard treatment".
Acupuncture is an alternative therapy that produces varying results, but there is a chance that it could help some patients. This relief option, which is rooted in Chinese medicine, dates back over two thousand years, and it is supposed to stimulate the body's flow of energy, which is actually most likely the body's central nervous system.
A release of chemicals triggered by the therapy might affect the muscles, spinal cord, and brain, altering how the body experiences the pain. "Acupuncture has fewer adverse side effects than many of the standard treatments for back pain", and there are very few cases of serious injuries reported following treatment.
Patients should seek out an experienced, trained acupuncturist who has been licensed, in order to experience a procedure that is generally safe. The American Academy of Medical Acupuncture may be contacted for the name of a local, licensed acupuncturist. The patient's doctor could have recommendations for a trusted acupuncturist if other treatment options have proven to be ineffective. Those who are pregnant, use a pacemaker, are taking medications, or have any other type of implant should take these into consideration before receiving acupuncture. Expected number of treatments and cost should also be considered.17
Chiropractic Treatment
Spinal stenosis, the spinal canal narrowing, may lead to muscular or sensory weakness. Cervical spinal stenosis is said to be "dangerous because it involves compression of the spinal cord". While a bulging disc is considered "part of the normal aging process", a herniated disc is different. It means that there is a "crack in the…outer layer of cartilage" that "allows some of the softer inner cartilage to protrude out".
Other names for herniated discs are slipped or ruptured discs. Herniated discs are more likely to cause pain. It could be best to treat patients with ice and heat, perhaps avoiding deep tissue work, at first. Craniosacral therapy, isometrics (instead of range of motion movements), and light traction may also be useful. Patients should also practice proper ergonomics, posture, and lifestyle modifications at home.
Since there is generally MRI data, chiropractic and massage treatment can be more successful. Even so, "if any motion or position or technique further aggravates the client's symptoms, it should be immediately stopped". Chiropractic treatments that might benefit the patient may include hot and cold therapy, electrical stimulation, ultrasound, and adjustments. Patients should listen to their medical doctor before trying any especially taxing new lifestyle changes and routines.
They should also remember to listen to their own mind and body in order to avoid overexertion and unnecessary injury. There is no harm in starting a new routine slowly before an endurance is developed to further increase the duration.18
1, 3 http://healthfixit.com/thecal-sac/
2 https://www.practicalpainmanagement.com/resources/diagnostic-tests/spinal-fluid-flow-pain-management
4, 5, 6 http://www.cure-back-pain.org/thecal-sac-impingement.html
7 https://emedicalhealth.net/thecal-sac/#.WsRrPkxuKdI
8 http://www.spine-health.com/conditions/spine-anatomy/lumbar-spine-anatomy-and-pain
9 http://www.aafp.org/afp/1998/0415/p1825.html
10 http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=24085
11 https://www.laserspineinstitute.com/back_problems/foraminal_stenosis/neural/
12 http://www.americanspinal.com/diffuse-cervical-bulge.html
13 http://www.bodiempowerment.com/disc-bulge-why-is-my-disc-bulging/
14 https://organic4greenlivings.com/what-is-thecal-sac-impingement-and-how-to-fix-it/
15 https://organic4greenlivings.com/surprising-ways-tai-chi-benefits-the-spine-and-your-health/
16 https://www.healthline.com/health/fitness-exercise/yoga-for-back-pain#takeaway
17 https://www.webmd.com/back-pain/guide/back-pain-and-acupuncture#1
18 http://www.massagetoday.com/mpacms/mt/article.php?id=14878
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Former Super Eagles coach and technical director, Amodu Shuaibu has died on Saturday morning in Benin City, just three days after another ex-national team coach Stephen Keshi died in the same town.
The Edo State Commissioner for Information, Kazeem Afegbua, broke the news this morning.
His corpse has been deposited at the Stella Obasanjo Hospital morgue in Benin City," Edo FA chairman, Frank Ilaboya, said.
Amodu coached the Eagles severally, qualifying the national team twice for the World Cup in 2002 and 2010 but was not allowed to manage the national team at both World Cups.
The coach also led BCC Lions to win the 1989 FA Cup, breaking a long time jinx of northern clubs' inability to win the trophy.
Following year, he led the club to win the Africa Cup Winners. He was the Technical Director of the Nigeria Football Federation before his death.
No statement has been made on the cause of his death but close sources say he didn't wake up from his sleep.
"When Keshi was admitted, he (Amodu) called me to enquire about his state. He didn't sound like someone sick," Ilaboya added.
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Joe Moshay, the Los Angeles music man chosen over six decades to direct dance tunes for hundreds of debutante and charity balls, birthday parties and weddings of the rich and famous, and nine Academy Awards Governors Ball events, has died. He was 95.
Moshay died Sunday at his Beverly Hills home of natural causes associated with aging.
The society orchestra leader provided music half a century ago for the landmark El Dorado Party at the Ambassador Hotel, which raised $400,000 to begin construction of the Music Center.
He led the band for the final docking of the Queen Mary in Long Beach and for the inaugural ball of Gov. Ronald Reagan in Sacramento. He was the bandleader for the California Club's 50th anniversary bash and the 70th birthday party of the late publishing magnate Walter Annenberg.
Born in Norfolk, Va., Moshay began studying violin as a small child, including four years at the Conservatory of Music in Mexico City, where his family lived at the time. After moving to Los Angeles in his teens, he studied privately with Calmon Luboviski, earning the $12 per lesson by delivering newspapers.


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Tofino is a district of about 1,876 residents on the west coast of Vancouver Island, in British Columbia, Canada, located at the western terminus of Highway 4, on the tip of the Esowista Peninsula, at the southern edge of Clayoquot Sound.
Located on Vancouver Island, in a breath-taking natural setting,Tofino is known for its picturesque beauty and fresh sea air. Enjoy the many cultural activities while getting out fishing on the ocean.
Tofino, continues to be ranked among the top tourist destinations and cities to live in around the world.
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Through WWW, students become engaged in experiential learning by partaking in service, action, or investigation. Experiential learning is one of the essential components of developing what educators refer to as the "whole child," and it is one of the major building blocks in helping each CAC student to reach his or her potential. In learning through participating in hands-on projects and to work as members of a group to achieve major goals students internalize learning and develop a stronger sense of responsibility, perseverance, passion, and creativity.
Students are often deeply impacted by these kinds of experiences, fondly remembering them long after their days at CAC are over. These experiences help to define CAC students and may guide them toward future ideals and decisions that will shape their world in ways that we may never be quite to measure through tests and exams.
DATES & DEADLINES Open or Close
- March 19: Students will be introduced to the trip offerings and registration process during the High School assembly.
- Students and parents will be able to see the WWW website with details about each WWW experience.
- Parents will receive an email with a link to the Electronic WWW Trip Preference form.
- We will hold an optional information session for parents and students from 7:00-8:00 pm in room MS 115.
- March 26, 8:00 am: The Electronic WWW Trip Preference Form is due. (Forms turned in after this time will receive the lowest priority for trip selections.)
- March 28: Trip lists finalized and announced to students; Trip Verification forms will be emailed to students. Students should print the forms to be signed by both students and parents. Students may also request a hard copy in the HS Office.
- March 29: Trip Verification Forms signed by students and parents are due in the High School Office. (Students turning in forms after this date risk losing their place on their preferred trips, though the student will be informed if the place is lost.)
- May 10: First payment (50%) is due. (Students paying after this date risk losing their place on their preferred trips, though the student will be informed if the place is lost.)
- August 27: Final payment due.
SELECTION PROCESS Open or Close
This year, in an effort to reduce the amount of paper and increase the efficiency and reliability of the trip selection process, parents will be filling out the WWW Trip Preference Form electronically. Parents will receive an email with a link to the form and instructions. Parents must access the link through this email, and this will be the only way to register for WWW.
A random number generator is used to place students in their highest priority WWW selection based on availability. Please remember that most WWW experiences are made up of students from all grade levels, and only 3-6 spaces may be available per each grade level. Late submissions will forfeit their place in the random selection process and will be considered last.
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Australia's cricketing heroes were feted by thousands by the quayside in Sydney after their comprehensive 5-0 Ashes whitewash of England.
England's players had their own homecoming on Thursday when their flight landed at Heathrow but it was to a more subdued welcome - if anyone was bothering to notice at all.
It all seemed a bit quiet for coach Andy Flower and his team as they pushed their trollies through the empty spaces although Matt Prior looked to have spotted someone and gave a half-hearted wave.
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There are certain spinal conditions that are fairly common but they can cause serious problems that are life-altering. Some of the issues result from improper use of the spine, such as lifting heavy items that are too heavy. They may also occur as a result of injury, such as what may be sustained in a car accident. On the other hand, problems may also occur from birth or may get worse as our spine continues to develop as we grow. One of those problems is scoliosis.
Scoliosis is an unnatural curve of the spine. If you were to look at the spine from the front or the back, it would look straight from the bottom to the top. A person with scoliosis, however, has a curvature from side to side in the spine that may make it appear as more of an S shape. It is a fairly common problem, affecting as many as 3 million individuals in the United States every year. If you or a loved one suffers from scoliosis, the best thing you can do is to seek the proper care from a neurologist.
In the Dallas and Fort Worth areas, many people go to Dr. Kaufman when they are suffering from this or other spinal conditions. He can provide a proper diagnosis, which is always required in the case of scoliosis. This may include various lab tests and imaging, such as x-rays or an MRI. After the diagnosis has been provided, Dr. Kaufman can provide some information that will help you to get the treatment that you need.
Some types of back problems may come and go over the course of time. Even serious back pain that occurs as a result of inflammation or pulled muscles will often correct itself within a matter of weeks with the proper treatment and some rest. On the other hand, however, scoliosis is an issue that requires extensive treatment and it is not a problem that will come and go but rather, it is a chronic issue that can last for years or perhaps even for your entire life.
What can a Fort Worth neurosurgeon do for scoliosis?
First of all, it's important to recognize that not everyone who suffers from scoliosis is going to need surgical intervention. Some cases are considered to be relatively mild and will not cause symptoms that would require you to have some type of extensive surgery or another difficult procedure. For some children, however, spine deformities can develop and as they continue to grow, the issues tend to become more severe. In the most difficult cases, scoliosis is a painful, debilitating condition.
When you visit Dr. Kaufman, he can't diagnose the problem and offer some solutions that help to get you back on your feet again. At the same time, however, it is important for you to make some decisions with his help. Surgery is not often necessary but when it is, you want to be under the capable care of a qualified neurologist. Even if a back brace is used to help correct the issue and reduce the symptoms, a neurologist is the best choice to make.
Contact Dr. Kaufman's office for more information about the procedures and options available for individuals with scoliosis.


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What Makes You so Special?
Are you the special person in you partner's life?
The many things, that make you special is often not appreciated, or thought of in your life.
Make it heard and see yourself as special.
You are special to yourself in your own way but not to everyone else.
Remember, you have always been special and courageous to yourself.
When you walk out of a room, do you wonder what other people think of you, or would say about you?
Some people think it is their power of knowledge that makes them special.
The little appraisals can also make you feel most special.
Do you know what makes you feel special?
Unique feelings for a special part of you.
What kind of personality triggers that special in you?
If you are the kind of person who enjoys caring and helping those in need, always looking to achieve new goals, and want to make a change in someone's life do it. When you want to be there for those in a problem then your personality fits the special you.
What kind of a signature style fits you?
Do you have a fancy signature with big curls at end of your surname, a bold kind of image, or is it intriguing?
What special beliefs do you have about life?
Is religion your greater belief?
Do you have a different belief?
Do you find meditation to be a big part of your life?
How do you pass your day spiritually?
Do you look to achieve what is bigger than yourself?
How are take risks taken and how are goals achieved?
What makes you see the world different from others?
Is your way of seeing the world most perfect and helpful to you?
Do you daydream most of the time to increase your thoughts?
How do you live your life considering the tenses?
Do you live for today or dwell on the past, or on predictions of the future?
How do you achieve your goals as planned?
Do you choose your goals with ease or with haste?
Do you have a set time to complete specific goals?
Are hobbies creative and simple to work with on a daily basis?
Sometimes creative people show a special side of them that not every one knows about.
Do you express yourself when happy?
What makes you happy?
Do you have a negative or positive thought about your daily activities?
Do negative thoughts creep up to you easily?
What colors make you feel the best?
Are there any special colors that you would prefer to most of other colors?
Do you like to be certain kind of people?
Do have any special traits from your parents?
Are you a fat or fairly shaped person?
Can you reach and touch your toes without great efforts?
Do you dance easily and feel good afterward?
Is there discomfort during training performances, and does it make your body feel flexible?
Your face tells you everything about yourself. If you feel sad it shows on your face right away. When sick you would look pale, and when feeling good your face would be relaxed.
Are you proud to be who you really are?
Is your culture special to you?
What influences you from your unique culture?
What makes your culture special to you?
What is the sound of your voice?
Does your voice make you feel special?
I have an accent, do you have an accent, or a certain dialect that others can detect and find special about you?
Others find me special in that way or adorable.
Do you see any gender differences in you?
Do you often complain about your health?
Are you often irritable or in the need of something?
What hormonal changes do you have that makes you feel a tiny bit special?
Some people live by the biological clock do you live by the number?
Do you feel as good and active?
Does the age factor matter to you?
Are you an active person and keeping fit always?
What makes you so special is it your intelligence, or just what you think of yourself?
What are your life experiences?
Have you had a rough time in life?
Do you value your great opportunities in life?
What changed you the most?
Did your childhood memories change you in any way to your adulthood life?
Have you healed from bad experiences?
How do you feel about opportunities?
Is there any person you feel most connected to?
Where do you live, is that the countryside or city?
Which do you prefer, the country life or the city life?
What are your favorite pets?
Which is your best animal?
Does learning make you different?
What learning experiences impresses you the best?
Do you spend lots of time watching television?
What influences your recreational time?
Spending more time working can sound boring but does it define you?
Are you spending too much time alone when working?
Do you show passion in your work?
Do you treat work and chores exactly the same?
How is your life financially?
Sometimes there are certain habits about you that some people simply adore do you have any of those habits?
What's your style of communication?
Is your social life good for you?
What do you relate to?
The path chosen is the path you follow.
Have you chosen a unique path?
Things that make you so special are all of what comes from you, not of what others think or want to see in you. The way you spend your days and what you choose to do daily makes you who that true person from inside and out.
Never look for the best and worst in you, only look for the you in yourself. It relies on you to bring that special person. Every individual is born with various idiosyncrasies and most people are not aware of such characters.
A chance for you to know yourself better is to know you from the beginning, find yourself before you go on in life. Most of these factors are overlooked and not seen or known of because you are special in many different ways.
Every person won't see or know their real being, what is of unconscious mind remains but you have to let out your expressions out in words, colors, or actions. Know more about yourself to allow for growth and potential.
Re-align yourself in a concise way with your strengths, and on what you mostly desire. Moods are discovered and it shows your character instantly. Life is what you make of it, if you choose to be a couch potato you could be special in that way.
Nothing you say or do can change your true self. You find that experiences are your choices, and that you are ready to accept yourself from these experiences. I am special for sharing my writing, in my intelligence, for my character, the unique culture, and for just being me.
When you enter a room of people you must know straight away what you are up against. Your habits are often seen first, so what you do over and over falls into your habits that make you just as special.
You are what you do over and over again.
Anything you do is special and you are special as you are. To be special for your loved one you have to just be yourself.
Photos of beautiful views that make me feel special.
The Special You
What makes you Special?
© 2013 Devika Primić
This is a hub that we all should read. We don't take the time to list our qualities and absorb how special we are. I hope many folks read this. I'll be sure to pass it on.
It seems like we waste no time in rehashing our flaws and weaknesses. But to appreciate our strengths and individual gifts will over-shadow any flaw immediately.
Thank you my friend for bringing this powerful message to the for-front.
- Agree! (And to piggyback on the usiloncited advice ) Just got back from a mini holiday in Lisbon in July and it was fabulous freshly caught sardines grilled outside the restaurant and served right to us. Had a fantastic dinner in an old Roman water tower if you do wind up in Lisbon, let me know and I'll try to get you the names of the places where we ate. And if you're in England in early Sept, I'm there in my usual heart-in-two-places life and would love to grab a drink.
I like your writing style DDE. I wrote a hub with a similar theme though I called it letting your light shine and knowing your talent. We are all unique and that alone makes us special.
Your questions would help anyone with soul searching and realizing they are special.
Voted up, useful, and interesting.
Hi Devika,
Wow, I truly loved this thought-provoking hub here you have written! It truly breaks my heart when others do not see their special gifts and just how wonderful, special and unique they are, as they truly are such!
Character is my choice.
Voted up ++++ and sharing
Hugs, Faith Reaper
Everyone is unique and special in their own way. Sadly there are many people in the world who think they must force their own ideas, beliefs and values onto other people and punish them for not being carbon copies of themselves. An interesting question might be "Why do people fail to appreciate people who are different from themselves?" Interesting hub!
Very interesting and certainly made me think of myself :) I enjoy reading your work :)
I think every human and animal is unique. They all have different fingerprints, if they have fingers, and they all have different eye imprints.
Hmmmmm! Very interesting hub!
It made me think, because I never thought this way. I loved all your questions and answered them to myself. And I think Character is my answer and it should be this only, isn't it!
Thanks for sharing this unique thought provoking hub!
This is very interesting and your large group of questions would be very good for all of us to look and think about. I think character is my refining trait. I tend to look at things much differently than when I was young and I see most people in a positive loight. Actions do speak louder than words. I think many people don't know just how special they really are.
I loved this hub DDE! Mostly because sometimes people never ask themselves therefore they may not even have any idea of how special they are.
As an onion has many fine layers so DDE have once again, in your signature way, peeled back our layers for examination. Very different and thought provoking.
DDE, you surely do not leave any stone unturned to help us see whether we're special. You make us think!
Very interesting my friend thanks for sharing this !
So well written and so true..YOu get better all the time.
Of the two choices you gave us, I guess character is my defining trait...interesting thoughts my friend....we are an extension of our actions...walk the talk and all will be well...as long as the talk is one of compassion, empathy and love. :)
What makes an individual special can infuriate family members. Being different than the rest of the members of you family can make you the black sheep of the family. Living a critical part of your life in a non nurturing environment is hard.... either you bend to the pressure or you stay true to yourself..... but either way, it's hard.
The best way to grow up is in a nurturing family!
So what's make someone special is that if the person can grow into what he or she is supposed to grow and feel content with the decision :-)
Have a great weekend!


text: In Bay Ridge, lemons, 6 for one dollar on 3rd avenue. We sit on the pier and eat falafel and shish and spot things – the new World Trade Center building, the Statue of Liberty, the ferry chugging to Staten Island, Governor's Island, probably. (Do you ever think about leaving? Yes, we talk about it all the time.) At almost midnight, the cafes remind me of Tel Aviv, long, shiny, everyone acting like it's the middle of the day, because who cares, we're awake, let's be awake.


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Arts July 201
2018 Arts » Education
Center for Arts-Inspired Learning$35,000Cleveland, Ohio
Operating support.
2018 Arts » Film and Media
over 2 yearsCleveland, Ohio
Community issues programming.
Twelve Literary Arts$10,000Cleveland, Ohio
Strategic plan development for Guide to Kulchur.
2018 Arts » Performing Arts
Cleveland Jazz Orchestra$20,000Bedford, Ohio
Reaching out with Jazz.
Cleveland Metropolitan School District$10,000Cleveland, Ohio
Annual All-City Musical.
Cleveland Modern Dance Association$38,200Cleveland, Ohio
Operating support.
Cleveland Opera Inc.$20,000Cleveland, Ohio
Cleveland: A City of Cultures Reflected in Opera.
Cleveland Opera Theater$50,000
over 2 yearsCleveland, Ohio
Opera For All programming.
Cleveland Play House$100,000Cleveland, Ohio
Operating and project support.
Great Lakes Theater Festival, Inc.$95,000Cleveland, Ohio
Education department.
The Musical Theater Project$100,000
over 3 yearsLakewood, Ohio
Capacity building.
Open Tone Music LLC$5,000Cleveland, Ohio
Caribbean Arts Camp.
Professional Flair, Inc.$20,000Cleveland, Ohio
Operating support.
Theater Ninjas Inc.$15,000Cleveland, Ohio
Operating support.
2018 Arts » Visual Arts
Intermuseum Conservation Association$10,000Cleveland, Ohio
Website upgrade for mobile users and student outreach.
Museum of Contemporary Art Cleveland$234,000
over 2 yearsCleveland, Ohio
Operating support.


text: As the undisputed leader of fuse technology for drives and controls in many different industries, Daito has successfully operated and manufactured Daito fuses in Japan for 60 years. Daito fuses are masterfully created for each industrial application while meeting and exceeding safety standards worldwide. All World has been a proud partner with Daito since 2004, supplying Daito fuses and other products.


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Chandan Dhal, Akshat Wahi, Jaya Jain, Karthik Ramaswamy, Pawan Reddy, Pragya, Sutharshan K R, Shruti Arya, Spondon Kundu, Uma Balakrishnan, Viswanath Vaidyanathan
As of 2008, there were 1.7 million Americans with missing limbs[1]. (Reliable global statistics are unavailable.) While prosthetic solutions are available in the market for people with "below-elbow" amputations and for those with shoulder disarticulation, functional prosthetic units are extremely expensive: a single artificial "wrist" joint with the rotational movement costs roughly $3,000[2], while a full myoelectrically-controlled prosthetic arm can cost upwards of $30,000[3], which makes these arms affordable only to a limited number of people. Barriers imposed by high prices are often exacerbated by limited employability in the period following trauma.
The aim of our project is to design and fabricate an affordable, functional prosthetic arm, with elbow and fingers all under myoelectric control. Potential beneficiaries include – irrespective of socioeconomic status – adults and children, military veterans and civilian casualties as well as people who have lost their arms in accidents and in medical procedures.
We aim to create an affordable prosthetic arm that is lightweight, easy to use, and performs as similar as possible to a natural arm. Our first task was to detect myoelectric signals from muscle contractions, process them and convert them to a form suitable as input to a microcontroller. We made analog circuitry to process the electromyographic (EMG) signal by bandpass filtering, rectification and amplification. We also made a functional elbow joint and a palm with fingers capable of independent movement, minimizing weight and construction cost while maintaining structural strength.
Our teammate, Chandan Dhal, is an electronics student with a shoulder disarticulation. With his cooperation, we tested the control, functionality and utility of our prosthetic arm. Constraints like weight, dimensions, sensitivity of the arm are verified at each stage of development.
We aim to develop a prosthetic arm with target production cost under $500, which can be controlled by signals from a set of muscles in the body (i.e., EMG signals). This arm will have a functional elbow and palm/fingers with independent functionality. The arm will be lightweight and strong enough for daily activities.
In the video below, Chandan talks about the project and his expectations. We also give an overview of ChArm.
Prosthetic hands, although resembling real hands in some aesthetic qualities and basic functions like lifting small objects, generally lack in giving the individual with the amputated arm precise simultaneous control of individual joints like the elbow and the palm. We wanted to make something that resembled a real hand.
The team was divided into two sub-teams: the myoelectric team and the mechanical team.
The myoelectric team focuses on how to make control of the hand easy and user-friendly and the mechanical team focuses on how to make the arm robust, lightweight and more affordable.
Electromyographic (EMG) signals are measured as the electric potential of the skin when the muscles contract.
The prosthesis is divided into 3 parts:
1) Pre-processing of EMG signals
2) Processing in microcontroller
3) Mechanical prosthetic mechanism.
The concept is that when muscle groups are activated (contract/relax), there is a voltage difference in the order of a few millivolts. This difference can be easily detected using surface electrodes. We used Ag/AgCl surface electrodes with hydrogel.
EMG signals generally lie in the amplitude range of 20-2000µV[4] depending on the muscle unit selected and the electrodes – but they are extremely noisy. To reduce this noise, we have used three surface electrodes, namely E1, E2 and E3. E1 and E2 are used to record muscle activity from two separate groups of muscles, such as biceps and triceps. E3 is a reference electrode placed on a muscle group isolated from these muscle sets. Electrodes are generally passive or active, needle based or surface based. Here, we use Ag/AgCl surface electrodes with adhesive conductive hydrogel for easy removability. This makes them conform easily to the skin and ensure good trace quality, leading to good EMG signal acquisition.
The potential levels of E1 and E2 are fed to an Instrumentation Amplifier (INA), which amplifies the difference of both the input signals with respect to E3, eliminating noise due to surface impedance. Thus, the three-electrode channel is more efficient than the two-electrode channel with respect to overall noise removal and cancellation.
Most of the EMG activation signals lie in the range of 10-500 Hz[5]. The amplified signal is then fed through an 80 Hz high pass filter, so as to remove noise caused by the 50 Hz power supply. The signal is passed through a low-pass filter of 500 Hz after high-pass filtering to restrict it within a band of 80-500 Hz. We used Audacity [6] for characterizing the EMG signals (See figures 1 and 2).
In order to enable the microprocessor to read these signals, we rectify them to remove negative half cycles from the signals. The rectified signals are then smoothened so that only the high peaks are selected for thresholding the voltage (setting a minimum value of voltage for the microcontroller to read it as HIGH) and fed into the Arduino analog pins in the microcontroller. The signal is smoothened by a 25 Hz low-pass filter.
For practicality, the entire process is carried out in an analog circuit. Raw EMG signals are processed by an Instrumentation Amplifier (INA128P) with a high common mode rejection ratio (CMRR) of 20 dB and high gain of 106-107 adjusted by a 1k potentiometer, and can hence be adjusted depending on varying levels of responsiveness of the amputee. Differential inputs will lead to self-removal of the DC component from the electrodes. Furthermore, the amplified signals are passed through a bandpass filter (gain=150) which filters the signals over a range of frequencies (80 to 480 Hz) and reduces any undesirable signals like electrocardiogram (ECG) signals[4]. The cumulative gain of approximately 100 x150 =15000 is enough to amplify the raw EMG signals before processing in the microcontroller. After filtering, the signal passes through a simple diode (IN4001) in reverse bias, culminating in another 2.3 Hz low-pass filter which acts as an envelope detector and removes any adjacent noise spikes, and stabilizes the multiple peaks to a constant value.
Analog EMG signals are then fed to the designated analog input pins of the Arduino after which they undergo A/D conversion and are converted to time restricted pulses which are then thresholded and fed to the servo motors for actuating the different joints.
For our prototype, string actuated fingers made up of three sections (See figure 4) were used. These sections were composed of Styrofoam affixed to cardboard sheets. Strings guided by thin plastic cylinder sections (attached to the underside of the cardboard sheets) actuate finger movement by pulling on section I. This, in turn causes sections II and III to curl towards the root of the finger. Finger retraction is assisted by an elastic string affixed to the back of each section. When the finger curls inwards, the elastic string tends to pull it back to place.
We used servos to activate finger movement by pulling the connecting string. Elastic strings attached to the back of the fingers allow them to return to their original positions with ease. The thumb and the index finger were made separately while the middle, ring and little finger form a single unit. These three units are connected to three separate motors. The entire structure is mounted on a wooden base and support assembly, which makes it highly compact.
Two PVC pipes hinged at a common end form the basic structure of the arm, while providing a rigid support for the entire hand. The elbow movement is controlled by a servo, which transmits torque with the help of a cable. This cable winds around a disc/spool as the servo moves, thus turning the "forearm" in a mechanism similar to that of the finger.
Depending on the combination of motors activated, different fingers move to enable the user to perform a number of functions. An electrode sensor setup, as described earlier, senses muscular impulses at the bicep, trapezius(shoulder blade) and pectoralis major (chest). Each muscle movement controls a servo, thus moving the corresponding finger. Different combinations of muscle movements lead to seven different functional finger movements, as shown below:
The prototype was fabricated in less than three months. A rough estimate of the total cost of the prototype has been made in the tale below.
Sr. No.
Number of components
Cost per component
Total cost
DC Servo Motors
Microcontroller (Arduino)
Integrated circuitry: Op amp LF-351
Integrated circuitry: INA 128p
Surface electrodes
Mechanical components: PVC supports
Mechanical components: Finger materials
6125(less than 125USD)
The design was evaluated for strength, functionality, durability, ease of use and safety. The prosthetic hand was found to be capable of holding and maintaining a firm grip on various objects such as cups, phones and keys. The elbow is also capable of rotating through an angle of 120 degrees. The arm was found to be lightweight, easily controllable and extremely useful for basic needs.
Our teammate Chandan tried using the arm and expressed comfort in controlling the device. He also confirms that our prototype weighed considerably lesser than those available in the market. Sensitivity of the EMG signal sensors (electrodes), band pass frequency and threshold amplitude were carefully chosen to ensure ease of utilization and prevention of accidental movements.
As a conclusion, we can say that our prosthetic arm has the following features:
Affordable (approximately 125 USD)
Light (weighing approximately 800 grams)
Independently moving fingers and thumb with firm grip
A movable elbow with 120 degree clearance
Complete EMG control with 3 surface electrodes
All this enabled us to achieve the overall objective of our project, which was to make a prosthetic arm affordable to a larger number of people, irrespective of their socio-economic status. Our product will give individuals with an above-elbow amputation an easily controllable, functional and affordable prosthetic arm.
When we began, we were faced with a variety of design and technical challenges. Detection and characterization of EMG signals from various muscle groups was the first challenge we faced. Processing the signal to eliminate noise while retaining maximum information was another formidable task. Design and development of the fingers and arm to optimize functionality and strength proved difficult. Extensive materials research (still ongoing) was and is being carried on to improve the durability without affecting the affordability and weight.
With research, brainstorming and many trials, we managed to optimize these parameters. However, we still have scope for further research and development. A controllable wrist, a lightweight shoulder casting, better sensors, aesthetic development and a rechargeable battery back up are just a few of the many areas we intend to work on. We want to give affordable prosthetics a kick start, with the hope that it opens many more avenues for research in the near future.
Firstly, we would like to thank our guide and mentor, Dr. Theodore Moallem, who has been a source of constant support, knowledge and inspiration to our team. We would also like to express our gratitude to Dr. Partha Sarathi Mallick, Dean, School of Electrical Sciences, for providing us with lab facilities to carry out our work. Lastly, a special mention to the management at VIT University, for providing us with a platform to work, and co-operating with us at every step.
1 http://www.amputee-coalition.org/fact_sheets/amp_stats_cause.html
2 Personal communication to Chandan Dhal from experts at Vimaans Hospital, New Delhi
3 http://www.disabled-world.com/assistivedevices/prostheses/prosthetics-costs.php
4 Pan, T. -T., Fan, Ping-Lin, Chiang, H.K., Chang, Rong-Seng, Joe-Air Jiang. (2004) Mechatronic experiments course design: a myoelectric controlled partial-hand prosthesis project. Education, IEEE Transactions, vol.47, no.3, 348-355, doi: 10.1109/TE.2004.825528
5 Shinde, Chandrashekhar P. (2012) Design of Myoelectric Prosthetic arm. International Journal of Advanced Science, Engineering and Technology, Vol 1, Issue 1, 21-22 ISSN 2319-5924
6 http://audacity.sourceforge.net/about/


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If you want to have videos on your website, you have two options: using video hosting services or self hosting of videos.
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A sunny start to Saturday will lead to a snowy afternoon and evening, according to forecasters.
While the forecast calls for up to 4 to 6 inches of snow for Lower Bucks County, the National Weather Service said there was uncertainty along the I-95 corridor due to the chance rain could mix in and that surface temperatures could be above freezing.
However, snow is expected to be heavy at times and will be of a wet and heavy consistency.
The snow is forecasted to start around 4 p.m. and will wind down before dawn Sunday.
A Winter Weather Watch was issued in advance of the storm.
Temperatures on Sunday are expected to rise above freezing and melt much of Saturday's snowfall.


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Anrod Meads creates digital art full of light, energy and detail. His works at Branwen have mathematics at their core, as they are generated by fractal programs. Using different image editing softwares and hand editing the final work, Anrod manages to make mathematical and digital look ethereal, natural.
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|Rhea Vintner
|EOE522 Akina
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A Kitchen, Casseroles and Me
By Judie Schaal
I am not a culinary expert. I wouldn't know a fig from a filbert or escarole from espresso. Give me a pill to replace a meal, and I would be happy. And the time it takes to produce a meal is absurd. I would rather be out playing tennis or golf or, for that matter, washing windows. At least clean windows last a little longer than a fully prepared meal.
But a few months ago food became a big priority in my life. My husband and I had planned an event and invited several couples from out of town. I thought maybe I could fulfill my hostess culinary duties by ordering in pizza or KFC. Or, at the very most, we could grill a few steaks accompanied by baked potatoes and salad. With that in mind, I became a lot less stressed about the impending avalanche of friends. However, those plans were dashed when I found out that one of the couples was vegetarian, and the wife of another was consuming only gluten free products. Do you know what that means? She could not have anything that contained wheat, rye or barley. What would she eat for breakfast? No pancakes, waffles, cereal or sweet rolls. Considering all these food restrictions, I figured fruit would be in, eggs out, juice in, bacon out. My head was starting to spin. What was left…tofu? Not even a semblance of that as I bought soy milk for one and later found out he had converted to almond milk. Almond milk? How on earth do you get milk out of nuts?
Okay, back to basics. I decided fish and chicken would satisfy some with lots of vegetables, rice and salad for the others. My next problem was that we had planned a host of outdoor activities including biking, kayaking and boating. That meant I would not want to return in the evening to do a whole lot of cooking. My solution was to assemble the meals ahead of time, freeze them, and then there they would be, magically, at the end of the day.
So out came the cookbook…notice that was singular! I selected Mushroom Chicken, Curried Flounder, Three Bean Casserole and Rice with Squash and Slivered Almonds. What I failed to realize was everything I'd chosen had chopped ingredients, and I didn't have one of those fancy appliances that chop things for you. So I spent what seemed like hours hand chopping mushrooms, onions, garlic, yellow squash, zucchini and shallots. When I finished my fingers were bleeding, my eyes were tearing, and my hands felt as if they would fall off my arms. And people enjoy cooking? But after this week of my life in the kitchen I was beginning to feel as professional as Paula Deen. Why I even added a lasagna dish, apple crisp, a cheese ball and two kinds of cookies! Maybe that Savannah Chef might want me to show her a thing or two.
However, I still was unsure whether I had everything covered. So, I went to the local health food store to check on gluten free foods. Luckily they had a whole aisle of such products. I was about to fill my shopping cart with all these delights when I looked at the price tags. Wow! I realized you need to be a millionaire to afford such foods. No wonder my anticipated guest is thin. With limited inexpensive foods to eat how can she gain weight? I'm sure no diet challenged individual could be saddled with this malady. In the end, I decided the extent of my purchase would be flax seed bread and sea salt rice chips.
Now having filled the kitchen with all the appropriate food, I started to work on the house. I threw out old plants and replaced them with new, shampooed the carpets, sent out comforters, cleaned the bathrooms 'til they sparkled…even washed a few of those windows. Had I forgotten anything? Hmm…the ceiling fans are a little dusty on top, and it's a bit dirty behind the refrigerator…. But, no, that was going a little too far! Okay, house guests, bring on your food specific bodies.
It had been a long time since we had seen some of these friends and we spent many hours getting caught up on family matters and reliving old memories. The stories that were told set off gales of laughter and made us all feel young again. There's nothing like sharing old tales with good friends and then making new memories to bring you close together. We enjoyed every minute.
We went out to dinner those first few evenings and each individual was able to order his or her favorite entree from the menu. And I was actually getting excited about the evening I would serve all of them dinner. I had taken the chicken and vegetable casseroles out of the freezer and put them in the refrigerator the day before. And on the afternoon of our dinner, as I prepared to put them in the oven for warming, I felt pretty proud of myself and my prior preparations. But the container felt way too cold. When I took the lid off I found the chicken was still frozen – solid! Oh dear! How was I going to see that this chicken dish was cooked through without becoming too tough? And would it be done at the same time as the vegetables and flounder? Thanks to the mighty microwave, it was. But, I forgot about the rice, and no matter how I encouraged it, the pan continued to look like a soupy mess. I've heard you're not supposed to take the lid off of rice when it's cooking, but when everything else is ready, how are you not going to peek? Finally the wait was over. The food was on the table. And after a week of preparation the meal was devoured in fifteen minutes.
You know, a lizard is not an alligator, a dogwood is not a live oak and I am not a cook. I gave it a whirl. I spent the time and effort, but an apron just doesn't look good on me. Next time? Next time I'll buy the food, put it out on the counter, heat up the grill and we can all cook together. Or, maybe I'll just call Paula Deen!
About this writer
- Judie Schaal lives in Murrells Inlet with Gary, her husband of 50 years. She has written for On The Green magazine, the Sun News as a tennis columnist and is currently copy editor and photographer of a local color 28 page newsletter.
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The hiking buddies hit the trail again today to climb the Ko'olau Ridge via the Mariner's Ridge trail in Hawaii Kai. Gramma joined us as well! We started out at 10am, climbed about 500 ft and .8 mi then took a break for lunch to assess our progress. After lunch the kids were rejuvenated and we set out again, gaining another 300′ and .4 mi. Our turnaround point was around 1400′ elevation – it was noon by then and the kids were pretty tired. We knew it'd be at least an hour back down to the trucks so we had to turn back without tagging the summit this time.
The trail is an excellent one for kids but it may be a bit long to complete unless you plan to start out earlier and take more frequent breaks. I am still unsure how long it actually is, but at least I had my GPS with me to record our progress. When we go with the daddies in the future we can be sure of mapping the entire route. There is a Coldstone and a Kona Brewing Company in Hawaii Kai for after-hike refreshment…
Trail conditions: Uncrowded on this sunny weekday. It was quite warm for the first .25mi because there is little shade as you climb out of the development. Once we hit the ironwood groves it cooled off quite a bit. There was a HUGE swarm of small bugs at one point, just hovering around a bush. The first person through made it past them unscathed, but the follow-on hikers had to keep their lips sealed or risk eating a few. They did not bite or chase us but their presence really unnerved one of us because they were right at head height.


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This is just an organized and a very simple way to store your spare car change. I used the Ice Breakers container because it has a perfect little opening for adding coins and a large opening for dumping them into a bigger money bank when it's full. Plus, you can eat the candy before you use the container! WARNING: Don't eat them in one sitting as it can act as a laxative...
Step 1: Obtain an Ice Breakers Container
Once you have an empty container, then you are done. It's that simple! Now put all your loose chump change into the perfect coin holder. As soon as you are done saving all your money, make sure to spend it on something useful like a college education.
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Great idea. I don't like change in my car's change holder because it rattles around, but this would work great and I could put it in my center console and wouldn't have to hear it.
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This is a great reuse idea. So simple!


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All Hail McQueen!
That's the name of the new nail polish by Butter London, who have made the polish as a tribute to the late fashion designer and icon. The polish is a "ghostly gray infused with rough pinches of shimmer", as described by Nylon.
The color is mused after McQueen's final Fall '10 Collection, based off of angels and birds.
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FAYETTEVILLE --Police believe a Fort Bragg soldier intentionally smashed his car into the side of a building Monday.
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The Swambhunath Stupa has been one of the most unique stories that you'll ever here's about. The first origins of the Kathmandu city were actually as a lake before a Buddhist leader, Manjushri came here and supposedly sliced a deep gorge along the hillside at Chovar thereby allowing the water to drain. The Swambhunath actually is believed to have originated on its own from a lotus before a succession of kings built themselves even greater monuments. The temple has two entrances: the first one has 365 steps which lead directly to the Stupa and the second route for vehicles. The Eastern steps end at a giant Vajra right before the immense Stupa. I'll be describing the Stupa later in my post.
One of the essential things that you must know about this Vajrayana section of Newar Buddhism is that its tolerance towards other religions. This is the reason behind the vast Lakshmi temple that had been built on the premises. There is a tranquil serenity in the air as you take in the light hints of incense against the mountain air. Not only that, there are a plethora of Buddhist prayer flags which flutter in the breeze. The walls of the complex have murals and paintings donated by artists from all over the world and are beautifully adorned by a few of the 33 million Hindu gods and goddesses. But one of the most endearing things that you will note is the plethora of monkeys sitting on the steps going along with their daily chores. This lends the name Monkey Temple to this gargantuan edifice.
We trooped over to the Buddhist part of the complex now where a large pagoda styled Stupa holds centre stage. As the setting sun bounces off the bright yellow gold inlay done on the upper parts of the Swambhunath Stupa, I take a moment to twirl the prayer drums as I walk my way around the Stupa. Although I may not be a believer, but there is a sudden wave of calmness that goes over me. I sit down to observe the scenic yet bustling city of Kathmandu in the valley below as I pause for a breath. The Stupa consists of a white coloured dome at the base which is topped on my a cubical structure which has the eyes of Buddha pointing out in all four directions. It is topped off by pentagonal Torana above each of the sides which have statues engraved on it.
The thirteen tiers above it represent the steps that a person has to go through to obtain enlightenment and gives the Stupa a sense of magnanimity. There are a plethora of carving Panch Buddhas along with other Buddhas. Early in the morning, Hindu and Buddhist devotees climb the steps, cross the Vajra and lions guarding the Stupa and then take clockwise turns around it.
The temple grounds are filled with a range of cafes and shops from where you can take back souvenirs to your home. After the day's shenanigans, we retired back to our OYO Rooms in Kathmandu, Nepal.
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Filling Up My Tummy With BBQ
I had the opportunity to judge a wide variety of steaks and BBQ specialties at a contest in Memphis, where barbecue is a major part of this city's lifestyle. The cooks at this contest put their hearts, hands and minds into preparing the foods and it showed in the way the meals tasted.
Before judging the meals I walked around the downtown part of Memphis and I saw street performers who sang, danced and clapped to traditional blues music. This is interesting because many British music legends such as Eric Clapton, The Rolling Stones and The Beatles were heavily influenced by blues music. After a few hours downtown, I returned to Memphis to judge the BBQ.
Start With The Steaks
The competition started with a tasting of different steaks and there were contestants from the United States, the UK, Canada, parts of Africa and from countries in Latin America. One steak I had from an American contestant was interesting in that he served fried steak with creamy avocado-basil salsa, and while I loved the salsa, the steak was a bit bland and was so rare that I wonder if he only grilled it for two minutes as this was a huge steak.
The Canadian contestant served his steak just the way I like it; medium rare with loads of black pepper and minimum salt. He also put a little spicy horseradish sauce on the side instead on top like some restaurants do, which gets me upset.
An UK contestant served a small and thin steak with plenty of flavor but he included no side condiment or side dish such as cheese potatoes. I picked the Canadian contestant as the winner of the steak contest.
BBQ Ribs
Now it was time to judge the BBQ ribs made on fine smokers – once again I judged the same contestants. The American contestant served habanero-lime BBQ ribs and I must say that although I love spicy food, these ribs were out of my comfort level yet they were delicious.
From the Canadian contestant I sampled Thai flavored ribs that were soaked in coconut milk before rubbed with cardamom, curry powder, ginger, turmeric, cayenne pepper, black pepper, and a little honey. I had a blast with these ribs but somehow they were not that original in my opinion.
Moving on to the ribs from the UK contestant, I had Italian-style ribs which were seasoned with traditional Italian herbs such as thyme, oregano, basil and parsley. This contestant also served fried spaghetti fritters, which tasted good. In the end I chose the American contestant as the winner.
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One thing I loved about judging in the contest and attending the festival in general is talking with the crowd. By this time the winners were chosen and I talked with festival goers who were home cooks themselves.
One cook told me that when she first prepared a plate of BBQ chicken and chunky potato salad for the man who is now her husband on their second date, he started preparing the marriage proposal. That was 40 years ago and judging from his plump belly, he never regretted the proposal.


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Ahhhh, the Pergamon Museum. One of the most amazing places in Berlin - a Hellenistic-era altar with a giant frieze of the gods battling monsters and giants, stolen from Turkey by German archeologists and re-assembled here in Berlin. The 19th Century was a crazy time.
I've been three times, and I've determined it's impossible for me to take a good pic that encompasses the whole altar, so this time I went for specific details I thought were cool from this depiction of the Gigantomachy. Let's start with Athena laying down the law and f-ing some giants up:
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Because my stomach was protesting since the morning, I decided to use no salt and it was perfect. And I also decided to eat just a half of the pastry for lunch. Don't do it. I starved very quickly after it. Eat the whole pastry or add one more tomato.
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We hope you'll start your day with us here at the Landof10. com as we work to prepare you for everything that you need to know – Monday through Friday – around the world of Wisconsin sports. Whether it's football, basketball, hockey or just a wild story we hope you'll find interesting, we're here to share it all with you. 13, and this is your Wisconsin Wake-Up Call. Khalil on the rise Khalil Iverson's freaky athleticism is what you notice first, either skying for a rebound, blocking a shot off the backboard or throwing down a high-flying dunk. It's his ability to defy gravity on a game-to-game basis that grabs everyone's attention. But as the sophomore gets deeper into his second season in Madison, the rest of his game is starting to be just as impressive as his vertical. In Wisconsin's 93-84 win over Marquette on Saturday, Iverson scored a career-high 16 points, grabbed five rebounds and had a pair of blocks. It was the fourth game this year he scored in double figures and it continued an upward trend in his play. "I'm kind of starting to find a groove," Iverson said Monday. That was never more clear when, in second-half possessions just minutes apart, Iverson drilled a rare 3-pointer — his first this season — and then posted up a smaller defender and hit a short hook shot while being fouled. It was evidence of an improving offensive game where his confidence appears to be blooming. "I think some of it's just being more comfortable out there," Wisconsin associate head coach Lamont Paris said. "The game is slowing down a little bit. (He's) being more poised to know what he's capable of doing, and doing it. ". The latest exploits on the offensive end make you wonder how good Iverson can become. It's clear he can match the athleticism of almost anybody Wisconsin will face. His feel for the game is underrated, and he constantly finds open spaces around the basket for teammates to feed him the ball for easy dunks. The only major question about Iverson is if he can develop into a good enough shooter that teams have to respect him from the outside. That will remain an unknown until he's the one that has to go hunting his shot, which he isn't right now with so many other scoring options around him. His case reminds some of Alando Tucker, another ultra-athletic kid who came to Wisconsin and showed off his dunking skills early before developing his game, becoming an All-American and leaving the school as the all-time leading scorer in Badgers... It's unfair to think that Iverson will even approach that level, but the bits and pieces he's shown make it clear that no one on the team this year has a higher career ceiling than him. Iverson was hit with a technical foul on his final dunk of the game against Marquette, a whistle that came after he apparently hung on the rim too long. The call drew criticism from across the internet and Iverson agreed when asked about it Monday. "Personally, I didn't think it was a technical," he said with a laugh. His teammates' issue with the dunk, though, was that he didn't pull out something special for the late-game breakaway. "They were like, 'Oh, you should have done something else, a sweet dunk,'" Iverson said before reminding them what happened the last time he had that opportunity. "I'm like, 'Uh, Minnesota last year. With Wisconsin blowing away the Gophers in the Twin Cities, Iverson decided to put on a show — but it didn't end well. Coach Greg Gard's reaction that night was to take Iverson out of the game. On Saturday, Gard was also less than pleased, slapping his hands together and nearly replacing Iverson before rethinking the decision. "(Gard) was just like, 'Dunk the ball and get off the rim,' " Iverson said. We'll likely have to wait until after the bowl season to see if Wisconsin will keep its coaching staff together for two consecutive seasons for the first time in more than a decade, but all the moving parts in recent days have brought some... Already the home of former Badgers defensive coordinator Dave Aranda, the Tigers are reportedly targeting Pittsburgh offensive coordinator Matt Canada for the same position in Baton Rouge. For those unfamiliar, Canada was Wisconsin's offensive coordinator for one tumultuous season in.
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Tyson Beckford has ignited debate over his sexuality after posing nude with transgender model Ines Rau.
The 42-year-old male model sent the internet into a frenzy by stripping down to his birthday suit for the X-rated editorial for OOB Magazine's 'Tropical Surrealism' spread.
In the black-and-white pictures by Rodolfo Martinez, the duo pose with nothing but skin between them.
One snap shows Rau with one hand on Beckford's shoulder while the other is resting on his backside. Beckford is turned away from the camera, revealing his bare back as she wraps her legs around his waist.
A number of other photographs depict the couple kissing and caressing each other.
"This is distasteful - it's not even art. Everybody isn't going to be down with the gay community. I feel that they are trying to make people feel guilty or bad for what they believe in," one unimpressed viewer said.
"I am sorry but I don't understand. Is this Tyson's coming out? They must be trying to make some sort of statement by using him, he is a well-known model."
According to Ines, her Instagram account almost got shut down after she shared the image with fans online.
"I'm not posting anything about it any more. You know where to see it," she said. "And I am taking a pause with Instagram for a little bit as they disabled it two times because of those pictures."
Although Beckford has not commented on the speculation surrounding his sexuality, he previously revealed that his notions of beauty had matured over the years.
"We spend so much time saying what beauty is, but no one really knows," he told Perth Now. "Beauty is in the eye of the beholder - always has been and always should be."


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There's news in the Chronicle today with Rafa giving an update on Islam Slimani.
He's been training with a fitness coach all week in Murcia, and he will not be playing tomorrow.
But the strange thing is that he's still going to link up with the Algerian squad – but surely he cannot be playing for them in either of the two friendlies they have lined up.
Islam Slimani – will not play tomorrow
This is what Rafa has said about the on-loan striker today:
"He was not training with the team so he will not be part of the team tomorrow."
He will (almost certainly) not play for Algeria but what we are worried about is if he trains with the Algerian squad – and whether they will go easy on him.
The very last thing we want to have happen is that his thigh muscle goes again – that would be disastrous for Newcastle.
It would also be very frustrating for the player.
So let's hope that Rafa will get some real assurances from Algerian coach Rabah Madjer, who was appointed last October into that position.
Rafa had said this yesterday about the Algerian when it was still undecided whether he could play tomorrow:
"The point is that if he can be involved, he will be closer. If not, we have to wait and see what happens with the national team."
"He has to go there, they have to check him. They know our plan, our program."
"It's just to follow this program, and if he can't play here, they have to decide if he's available there."
"They have the plan already. Our doctor is in contact with them. We'll see how he feels these two days, and after we'll be monitoring him every day."
"The plan is to see how he feels tomorrow. If he cannot play, he will go with the national team."
Our other two loan players Martin Dubravka and Kenedy have been in excellent form for us and have played in the two home wins we have in the last four games.
And we are expecting that Slimani can still make a big difference up front when he finally makes his debut for Newcastle – hopefully, at home against Huddersfield two weeks today.
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To all the long term posters, I've enjoyed your reminiscing its been good to read. I've only been posting a couple of months and reading about 18 months but even in that time I've seen bloggers come and go. Maybe this is a good opportunity to send some love to posters who are missed and encourage them to come back?