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Treatments & Procedures
Dermatologic Procedures
The Division of Dermatologic Surgery at Mount Sinai offers a variety of services including Mohs micrographic surgery, reconstructive surgery and cosmetic procedures. The Chief of the Division, Dr. Hooman Khorasani, is a double-board certified dermatologic surgeon. Dr. Khorasani is joined by Dr. Heidi Waldorf, the Director of Laser & Cosmetic Dermatology and Dr. David Kriegel, the Director of the Mohs/Procedural Dermatology fellowship program. These fellowship-trained surgeons are actively involved in research, education and advancement of this growing field.
Most procedures are performed in outpatient surgical suites including: skin cancer management, Mohs surgery, scar revisions, neurotoxins, fillers, liposuction, fat transfer, blepharoplasty, and the latest laser procedures.
The department's Mohs surgeons, Dr. Khorasani and Dr. Kriegel, perform over 2,000 Mohs cases per year, and have extensive experience in the treatment of melanoma, basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma and other rare skin cancers.
Laser Treatment of Leg Veins
Long Pulse Nd: YAG & Diode
Many factors play a role in the development of unsightly leg veins. Most common being incompetent venous valves leading to elevated pressure and pooling of blood inside the veins. Other factors include age, weight, pregnancy, trauma and genetics.
Different medical intervention may be utilized in the treatment of leg veins depending on the vessel diameter, location and skin color. These include sclerotherapy, endovenous thermal ablation and laser treatment. Before proceeding with a treatment patients are often encouraged to obtain a Doppler ultrasound in order to rule out reflux due to incompetent valves.
Laser treatment provides an alternative method to using needles in treating this common complaint by causing heat damage and closure of the targeted veins just beneath the skin surface. For a favorable outcome multiple sessions may be required.
Some of the risks associated with this procedure include:
- Pain
- Bruising
- Skin discoloration
- Undesired scarring
Recovery and return to daily routine is relatively quick after the laser treatment.
Treatment of Excessive Sweating
Excessive underarm sweating is a common skin complaint that affects individuals and may have a negative impact during social situations and daily activities. miraDry®, a device approved by the FDA, provides a non-invasive lasting solution by delivering energy capable of causing destruction to sweat producing glands. This procedure is done in two sessions three months apart. The procedure is about one hour and is preformed with local anesthesia. Studies have shown that patients treated with miraDry® experienced an average sweat reduction of eighty-two percent. Over ninety percent of patients were pleased with the results.
Tattoo Removal Laser
Q-Switched Nd:YAG & Ruby Laser
Modern advancements of laser technology have made the goal of tattoo removal more practical and with fewer complications. Q-Switched Nd:YAG and Ruby laser are used to remove unwanted tattoos by emitting wavelengths of light that are absorbed by the tattoo pigment in the skin, leading to thermal damage and safe removal of most of the tattoo pigment by the immune system with less pain and scarring compared to older methods. Several factors influence the number of treatment sessions and effectiveness of the laser used to remove a tattoo including the size, color, type, depth of the tattoo pigment and skin texture/color.
A local anesthetic may be used prior to the procedure to alleviate pain, and on average it takes several days to heal after the removal session.
After the procedure the skin may appear red and irritated; therefore, the use of liberal emollients is recommended on the treated area after the session to help with the healing process. Bruising, blistering and skin discoloration may also occur.
Fractionated Co2 Resurfacing
Total FX®
Total FX is a state of the art laser used to treat and improve the appearance of wrinkles, scars, skin tone and pigmentation. It is a fractionated ablative laser that combines Deep FX™ and Active FX™ technology in one treatment with minimal downtime. Fractionated technology enables patients to receive excellent results with minimal downtime by treating only a fraction of the skin, but not sacrificing results.
Active FX technology treats the upper layers of the skin to improve the pigmentation, while the Deep FX treats the deeper layers to stimulate collagen growth and remodeling. This combined approach results in rejuvenated skin by treating pigmentary abnormalities as well as wrinkles and improving skin tone.
How long does this procedure take?
The procedure itself takes about 30 minutes. First, your physician will apply a topical anesthetic that requires 60 minutes to take effect.
What will I feel during and after the procedure?
During the procedure, you will feel warm sensation that continues for several hours after, although this can vary between patients.
How much downtime can I expect?
This can vary between patients, however downtime can range between 7-10 days with most common side effects with redness and minimal crusty. On occasion, redness can persist for up to 2-4 weeks.
When can I expect results?
As your skin heals, you will begin to notice improvement to the fine lines and wrinkles and pigmentation. Most patients experience improvement of the tone and texture of the skin for up to six months.
Fraxel® is non-ablative resurfacing laser therapy that has very few side effects and low downtime, but usually require several treatments to produce optimum results. It can be used for:
- Improving skin tone and texture
- Treatment of unwanted brown spots
- Reducing fine lines and wrinkles around the eyes
- Improved appearance of acne scars and surgical scars
This non-ablative laser targets the skin with microscopic laser columns that penetrate deep into the skin and enhances remodeling of collagen.
Some of the common side effects that follow the procedure include:
- Swelling
- Redness
- Itching
- Dry skin
- Peeling/ Flaking
- Bronze skin appearance
There is also a risk of infection, hyperpigmentation and scarring. During the procedure, a topical anesthetic is applied to the face 1-2 hours prior to the procedure to minimize discomfort.
During the first 24 hours after the procedure, patients will feel as though their skin is sunburned and it will appear pink. They can wear makeup to cover up the sunburned appearance. The skin will then bronze over within the 1st week and subsequently exfoliate. Patients are advised to keep the skin moisture. They are also advised to wear a sunscreen of SPF 30 or higher for at least 3 months following treatment.
(Eyelift & Removal of "Bags")
Surgery of the upper and or lower eyelids is a safe and effective outpatient procedure that can be performed under local anesthesia with minimal discomfort. Patients looking to rejuvenate the skin around their eyes often turn to this procedure for a more rested and alert appearance.
The procedure typically involves removing redundant or sagging skin of the eyelids as well excess fatty deposits if puffiness or "bags" have developed with aging.
How is it performed?
Under local anesthesia incision lines are made in a manner that conceals the scar in the natural creases of the eyelids. For the upper eyelids the incision lines are hidden in the natural crease and for the lower eyelid the incision lines are made just below the lash lines. Hiding the incision lines within natural structures of the eyelid is what gives this surgery the reputation as a "scarless" procedure. Through these incisions, fat deposits can be removed or repositioned, muscles tightened and excessive skin removed. For lower eyelids a transconjunctival incision that is placed within the inside of the lower eyelid is an alternative approach to performing the surgery. After the incision lines are created and the surgery is performed the eyelid incisions are closed with removable or absorbable sutures combined with skin adhesives.Sutures will be removed 7 days after the procedure and swelling and bruising can persist for 3 to 10 days after the surgery.
Liposuction, also known as lipoplasty or body contouring, is a cosmetic surgical technique that removes unwanted fat from different sites on the body, including abdomen, thighs, buttocks, hips, knees, arms and neck.
Liposuction is not a replacement for regular exercise and good eating habits, and best candidates for such procedures are individual with relatively normal weight that have a body with disproportionate contours due to localized fat deposits. With power assistant liposuction (PAL) the surgeon is able to remove fat more effectively with minimal trauma and pain for the patient. Skin with diminished elastic tone due to stretch marks, weight loss or aging will not reshape itself to new contours and may require additional surgical techniques to remove excess skin. The procedure is performed with tumescent anesthesia and moderate sedation. Patient recovery is relatively fast and most patients can return to work in a few days.
Dermabrasion is a mechanical refinishing of the skin's top layer with the goal of smoothing the overall texture of the skin. It is also used to smooth out and decrease the thickness of surgical or traumatic scars. Dermabrasion removes the outermost layer of skin by using medical grade sandpaper or by using a rough wire brush, or a burr containing diamond particles, attached to a motorized handle. Following the procedure a person that has undergone dermabrasion will be red and swollen. Aftercare consists of using a moisturizing ointment, which will prevent significant crusting. The skin can be sensitive and slightly pink for a few weeks after the procedure is performed.
Scar Revision
Whether it is a surgical or traumatic scar there are several approaches that can be taken to improve the physical appearance of a scar. Many of these approaches are combined over several months to achieve the optimal outcome of an improved cosmetic appearance of a scar. While scar revision can never completely remove a scar a multi faceted approach can lead to significant improvement. Scar revision can involve topical treatments with creams that contain silicone or intralesional injections with corticosteroids to decrease the thickness and itching that certain scars can have. Lasers can also be used to improve the appearance of many scars. The scar redness is often treated with a Pulse Dye laser (V-beam) while the texture of scar can be improved with fractionated Co2 laser (Total Fx).
Occasionally scars may have irregularities that are best treated with Dermabrasion. Dermabrasion removes the outermost layer of skin by using medical grade sandpaper or by using a rough wire brush, or a burr containing diamond particles, attached to a motorized handle.
Finally re-excision and suturing of a scar is sometimes required to either change the direction or place the scar in a natural boundary, which makes the scar's cosmetic appearance less noticeable.
Mohs Micrographic Surgery
Mohs micrographic surgery (MMS) is the most effective treatment for skin cancer today, utilized to treat skin cancers located on cosmetically sensitive areas of the body, particularly the face. Mohs surgery ensures complete cancer removal, while minimizing the amount of healthy tissue lost and maximizing the functional and cosmetic outcome. Compared to other modalities, it is particularly effective in treating patients with high-risk, complex, and recurrent cancers, offering the highest cure rate. Other indications for this procedure include large tumor size, unclear clinical margins, aggressive histologic patterns, and immunosuppression. The procedure provides cure rates approaching 100 percent for basal cell carcinoma (BCC) and squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), therefore exceeding the cure rates for traditional surgical excision, radiation therapy, electrodessication and curettage, cryosurgery, photodynamic therapy, and topical chemotherapeutic agents.
In this advanced surgical procedure, the physician uses a microscope to trace the cancer down to its roots. The physician functions as the oncologic surgeon, the pathologist, and the reconstructive surgeon. Given the complex nature of this procedure, it is extremely important to ensure that your surgeon is fellowship trained Mohs surgeon and a member of the American College of Mohs Surgery.
Reconstruction Following Mohs Surgery
At the completion of Mohs surgery the doctor has verified under the microscope that all of the skin cancer has been successfully removed. The chance of the same skin cancer returning at this location is very low (less than 1 percent). Unfortunately, you will be left with a surgical wound and there are several options for healing depending on the location, size, and depth of the defect. In some instances the surgeon will allow the surgical wound to heal on its own, a process known as secondary intension healing. Some areas of the body, such as the ear or scalp, heal extremely well without any need for additional surgery, stitching, or extensive post-operative wound care. For other instances in which the surgical wound is too large or deep to heal on its own, reconstructive surgery may be required. Most skin cancer surgeons have training in complex reconstructive surgery and can perform the procedure immediately or within a few days following the Mohs skin cancer removal; others may request that the reconstruction be performed by another board certified reconstructive surgeon they trust. In either instance, options for reconstruction include:
- Primary closure, in which the skin of the Mohs surgical wound is pulled together and sutured closed with minimal changes to the structures surrounding the wound
- Grafting, in which skin from another area of the body is used to cover up the wound created by the Mohs surgery
- Flap reconstruction, where nearby skin is moved to conceal the wound created after the Mohs technique
In all of these cases, stitching is needed to close the wound and will require follow-up appointments (to assess skin healing and any scar formation) and at-home wound care.
Patients are advised to avid strenuous physical activity, heavy lifting and exercise for 2 weeks following surgery. Most common complications that patients may encounter after the procedure are:
- Swelling
- Bruising
- Bleeding (rare)
- Infection
- Allergic reactions to adhesives (common)
Depending on the location of the surgery, patients are asked to schedule an appointment for suture removal in 1-2 weeks.


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Our school year is winding down. As we approach the end of our learning year, it is important to take a moment to reflect upon what we have learned and to recall the wonderful memories that the Lord has blessed us with. Upon reading over some of our student's favorite memories of St. Paul school, I am encouraged to discover that so many occurred during this year of study.
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Cray: Making Good on FlopsBy Mel Duvall | Posted 2002-09-10 Print
Dossier: Long-established as the supercomputer leader, Cray has weathered turmoil as the balance of computing power has shifted.
The Cray name has always been synonymous with "supercomputer."
In fact, up until the early 1990s, close to 80% of the supercomputers in the world bore the name Cray on their massive refrigerated steel hulls. But the market looks much different today.
While Crays are still used by the scientific and intelligence-gathering communitythe National Security Agency still uses severalnot one Cray computer sits in the top 10 ranking of the Top 500 Supercomputer Sites (www.top500.org). In fact, you have to slide all the way down to the 22nd slot to find a Cray.
The reversal of prominence reflects turmoil at the company since founder Seymour Cray died in 1996, as well as dramatic improvements in computing power. Cray merged with Silicon Graphics in 1996, operated in limbo until sold off to Tera Computer in 2000, and then re-emerged as Cray Inc.
Despite its woes, Cray remains highly regarded.
"Quite frankly, it's been painful to see what's happened to Cray," says Jim Kasdorf, director of special projects for the Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center (PSC). Over the years, starting at Westinghouse, Kasdorf has overseen the purchase of seven Cray supercomputers, and several smaller Cray machines. "The company is in a very fragile position, but we're still rooting for them."
Rooting for them is one thing; buying from them is another. When it came time to purchase its last supercomputer, PSC lobbied Cray to bid on the project. Cray, owned by Silicon Graphics at the time, could not build a machine that met the center's requirements. In the end, the center paid about $30 million for a six-teraflop machine from Compaq/HP.
When the National Energy Research Scientific Center wanted to upgrade its existing workhorse, a Cray T3E, it went back to Cray to bid on the contract. Once again, Cray was unable to make a suitable bid. "It was a blow for us because the Cray is a fantastic machine," says staff scientist Julian Borrill, who performed much of his ground-breaking work on the structure of the universe on the Cray.
There's cause for hope. Increases in defense spending are finding their way into Cray's coffers. The company is in final discussions to build a $90 million supercomputer for Sandia National Laboratories that could once again vault it to the top of world ranking.
"In terms of its ability to crunch numbers day in and day out, it's hard to beat," says David Gigrich, a senior technical analyst with Boeing, which purchased a 36-gigaflop machine from Cray in March.
Cray Inc.
411 First Avenue S., Suite 600, Seattle, WA 98104
(206) 701-2000
Ticker: CRAY
Exchange: NASDAQ
Employees: 800
Seymour Cray
Founder (Deceased)
Launched Cray Research in 1972 in Chippewa Falls, Wis. That year, his Cray-1 ushered in a new standard in supercomputing: 160 million floating-point operations per second. Cray died in 1996 at 71.
James Rottsolk
Rottsolk, an attorney, co-founded Tera Computer, which acquired assets of the Cray business unit in March 2000.
Burton Smith
Chief Scientist
Co-founded Tera Computer in 1987. Principal architect of Multithreaded Architecture computing platform. Has multiple degrees from MIT.
Douglas Ralphs
VP, Finance/CFO
Joined Cray in December 2000 from Interpoint, a microelectronics manufacturer.
Offers six supercomputer lines beginning with Cray MTA, followed by SV1, SV2, T3E and the High Performance Computing Cluster; has co-marketing deal with NEC to sell its SX-6 line.
Reference Checks
Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center
Jim Kasdorf
Director, Special Projects
(412) 268-4960
Project: Uses a Cray T3E900 installed in 1996 for storm forecasting, earthquake modeling, turbine design, protein modeling and other research.
Arctic Region Supercomputing Center
Guy Robinson
Research Liaison
Project: Employs two Craysan SV1 called Chilkoot, and a T3E called Yukonfor a variety of research projects, including modeling Arctic climate changes and studying fish populations. Just negotiated to acquire an SX6 system.
National Cancer Institute
Stanley Burt
Director, Advanced Biomedical Computing Center
(301) 846-1976
Project: Uses two Cray J90s and an SV1 to analyze human genome sequence. Relies less on Crays today than it has in the past.
Msc Software
Kevin Kilroy
Director, Technical Integration
(714) 540-8900
Project: Supplies simulation software and runs complex simulations on behalf of customers using three Cray computers: C90, T90 and SV1.
Bionumerik Pharmaceuticals
Frederick Hausheer
President, CEO
(210) 614-1701
Project: Bought a 32-processor Cray SV1 in January 2001 to solve quantum chemistry problems in development of cancer-fighting drugs.
National Energy Research Scientific Computing Center
Julian Borrill
Director, Technical Research
(510) 486-7308
Project: Used Cray T3E for landmark research that essentially shows the universe is flat. Reluctantly switching over to a more powerful IBM SP3.
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About TamoxifenAbout Tamoxifen - Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment
What is tamoxifen?
Tamoxifen (Nolvadex) is a drug that reduces and/or stops the effects of estrogen (a female hormone) in the body. It was developed over 30 years ago and has been used to treat both advanced and early stage breast cancer. More recently, tamoxifen is being used as an adjuvant, or additional, therapy following primary treatment for early stage breast cancer. It is also used to try to prevent breast cancer in women who are at high risk.
Tamoxifen is taken by mouth in tablet form and is usually prescribed as a single daily dose.
How is tamoxifen used for breast cancer treatment?
As a breast cancer therapy, tamoxifen works against the effects of estrogen, which has been shown to promote the growth of breast cancer cells. It is often called an "anti-estrogen."
As a treatment for breast cancer, the drug slows or stops the growth of cancer cells that need estrogen to grow and spread.
As adjuvant therapy, tamoxifen has been shown to help prevent the development and recurrence of breast cancer. Research has shown that when tamoxifen is used as adjuvant therapy for early stage breast cancer, it not only prevents the recurrence of the original cancer but also prevents the development of new cancers in the opposite breast, in many cases.
As a preventive therapy, tamoxifen has been shown to help prevent the development of breast cancer in high-risk women. The Study of Tamoxifen and Raloxifene (STAR) trial, which evaluated the use of tamoxifen and another drug, raloxifene, in preventing breast cancer, found that raloxifene decreased the risk of invasive breast cancer equally as well as tamoxifen, but it did not protect as well against non-invasive cancers, such as lobular carcinoma in situ (LCIS) or ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS). Raloxifene did, however, have a lower risk of uterine cancer and blood clots in the legs or lungs, compared to tamoxifen.
Additional benefits of tamoxifen:
While tamoxifen acts against the effects of estrogen in breast tissue, it acts like estrogen in other body systems. According to the National Cancer Institute, women who take tamoxifen may share many of the beneficial effects of menopausal estrogen replacement therapy, such as a lowering of blood cholesterol and a slowing of bone loss (osteoporosis).
What are the possible side effects of tamoxifen?
Women considering taking tamoxifen should consult their physician. Different women experience side effects differently. Some of the more common side effects may include:
Hot flashes and sweats
Nausea and vomiting
Loss of appetite
Weight gain
Vaginal discharge
Irregular menstrual cycles
Vaginal dryness
Irritation of skin around the vagina
Less common side effects may include:
Blood clots
Eye problems
Uterine or endometrial cancers
Other cancers
Some physicians and researchers caution, however, that tamoxifen therapy may not be appropriate for all women who are at increased risk for breast cancer. Consult your physician for more information regarding your individual case.
Other related medications:
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Another new drug for recurrent breast cancer is fulvestrant (Faslodex). Also approved by the FDA, this drug eliminates the estrogen receptor rather than blocking it, as is the case with tamoxifen, letrozole, or anastrozole. This drug is used following previous antiestrogen therapy. Side effects for fulvestrant include hot flashes, mild nausea, weight gain, and fatigue.


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The 2013 Summer season at Escalante's Grand Staircase B&B/Inn will see a new innkeeper to greet guests and visitors. Jen, along with hubby/handyman Jeff and first-grade daughter Ruby, will be the new face of the inn.
Escalante's Grand Staircase B&B/Inn opened April 1, 1998 by Tom and Linda Mansell who were ready for a career change. After all, "how hard can it be …? It's kind of like having family over, but being able to choose which ones to invite back", says Tom.
The name of the inn name came from the monument itself. The Monument is "Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument" and the B&B is Escalante's Grand Staircase B&B/Inn – a great play on works. Tom used his advertising savvy in selecting the name, figuring that when a potential guest would look for the monument they would also come up with the B&B.
Since its inception, Tom has added 8 guests rooms in two new buildings behind the historic main house. Between the guest rooms and main house are gardens, picnic tables, and places for guests to relax and visit with others to chat about the day's activities and adventures.
Jen, who will actually be running the inn, with Tom as a "guide" and mentor, is Linda's daughter. Tom notes that she has shown a really keen interest in taking advantage of this opportunity to continue the strong tradition of the Inn. Recently moved to the area, she and her family are fast establishing themselves in the community and are ready to take on this new venture.
Located along Utah's Highway #12 – one of America's Scenic Byways, Escalante is a small historic town that happens to be surrounded by spectacular scenery. Highway #12 is the connector between Bryce Canyon and Capitol Reef National Parks. Escalante lies about 1/2 way, so is a perfect place to stop. Take side trips into the Grand Staircase National Monument, the Dixie National Forest, the Escalante Petrified Forest State Park, and in nearby Boulder, the Anasazi State Park.
Tom is a wealth of information on what to see and do – and he willingly shares that info with guests. He knows those hidden treats so often missed by visitors – that "locals" knowledge that always enhances a visit. Jen will follow that tradition as she find her own "special places" to share with guests.
For a travel pro's perspective, check this article from IPA Magazine
We at the Bed and Breakfast Inns of Utah welcome Jen and her family to the rewarding world of Innkeeping.
Find the Inn on 280 West Main Street in Escalante, UT. For more information or reservations, 435-826-4890 phone, www.escalantebnb.com or email.
When visiting the Escalante area, also check out the Canyons B & B, and for more general information, check the Escalante Chamber of Commerce.


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Small business payroll: To outsource or not?
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No matter who handles the payroll for your business, it's never going to be a walk in the park. Payroll can be complicated and expensive and needs to be well managed. So how do you decide whether it's best to outsource your payroll or do it in-house?
Payroll challenges for small business
Small businesses can be overwhelmed by the responsibilities that come with payroll. Tax requirements need to be considered and the fines for failing to meet them are usually hefty.
Another common issue for businesses is scale. With revenue growth often comes an increase in staff – and they can end up being based in several locations.
If you're a small business owner you may relate to this feeling:
Doing the payroll can be frustrating for many small business owners because it can take lots of work to complete and has so many moving parts. There are also many ways to make errors, and tax requirements can be a minefield. Confidentiality is vital – data needs to be kept safe and secure. It's a fact that preparing payroll is one of the more complex aspects of small business accounting.
However, technology advances mean that payroll software has come a long way in the last few years. Small business accounting software can have payroll built into it. Often there is no need to outsource payroll because the software does most of it for you. Small businesses can choose from a range of options available for payroll, so it's important to explore the best tools and research the latest technology.
Processing payroll can often be like trying to herd cats through a windmill!
Small business payroll: Seven points to consider
- Money savings – think long term vs short term. Do you have people in your organisation already who have the skills to process payroll? Often you'll end up doing lots of the work yourself even when you outsource.
- Time spent – hours spent liaising with a third party can often be more expensive than spending a few of your own staff hours on it. However if the work is very complex, this may be time well invested to avoid fines.
- Staff needs – how many staff and locations do you have? How complex are the payment requirements of your staff? How frequent are the transactions? Are there benefits and packages that you offer which require more effort and time spent?
- Flexibility – if you did payroll in-house could it scale to grow with your business when it expands?
- Accessibility – do you get instant access to staff details when you outsource or will there be a barrier between you and your information?
- Integration – do you want to integrate payroll with your business software or do you want it separate? Do you need to import or record data like wage details from your payroll software into your accounting software? Often this can streamline many aspects of your business.
- Sensitive data – do you mind giving your information to a third party? Lots of small businesses are uncomfortable with their data being in the hands of another business.
It often comes down to what's most efficient and cost-effective for the size of the business. Only you can decide, but it pays to do your homework and assess your business needs before making a decision.
Outsourcing payroll
When small business owners are deciding whether to outsource payroll to someone else, the pros and cons need to be weighed up.
Outsourcing can incur costs that are far more than a small business can afford – especially in the early stages. It can also mean losing control of one the key elements of your business.
There is also a very real risk that if communication lapses, mistakes will be made. For example, communication over when a staff member leaves.
You also won't have direct or instant access to payroll if it has been outsourced. This makes it harder to check it when you want to, or add anything that's missing.
Confidential and sensitive staff information is often hard for many business owners to agree to lose control of. When you outsource, you will also need to allow for additional time between submitting the date to the outsourcer and when your employees will be paid.
There are some benefits to outsourcing payroll. When you outsource to a specialist, it can put your mind at rest that a professional is handling the bulk of the work and taking care of the tax obligations. It can sometimes save your own staff time (although the high costs associated need to be weighed up).
Cost savings with in-house payroll
The last few years have seen a real shift in payroll software technology. Lots of processes that were once manual have now been streamlined. This makes in-house payroll a much more appealing and cost-effective option.
If you have people with the right skills on staff, and payroll software that can handle the basics, you can potentially save thousands. Payroll applications should be able to calculate smart and speedy pay runs and automatically calculate the required tax for your employees.
Some software offers employee portals where staff can enter time sheets, apply for leave, and view payslips online. Often this turns a three hour job into a three minute task.
The benefits of in-house payroll
- Cost savings – it's usually cheaper to do it in-house, with no expensive third-party fees and hidden costs.
- Time savings – in most cases you will save time by using payroll software and the right skills in-house. When payroll is integrated with accounting software it means less time spent on data entry.
- A real-time accurate financial view – no liaising with payroll firms about staff salaries and tax requirements.
- You'll have more control – if you need to make payments on the spot, you'll be able to. You won't have to hand over sensitive company information and you will also be able to control the amount of time spent on payroll and monitor the cost savings.
- You'll have instant access – if your software is cloud-based, you can access your data whenever you want. Cloud-based software gives you the freedom to log in anytime you want, from anywhere. You can see pay runs and pending leave applications at a glance.
Making an informed decision is key
The decision to outsource payroll or do it in-house is often easy to make when you can make an informed choice with all the facts.
It's clear there's lots to weigh up when you're considering whether to outsource or not. As any of your staff will tell you, anything involving their pay is a very important part of the business to get right. And no doubt it will be one of the first things to be noticed if it's not done well!
When the payroll process is streamlined, you'll spend less time worrying about things like payroll tax requirements and more time doing what you love.


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The AAFP again is calling on Congress to repeal the sustainable growth rate (SGR) formula after lawmakers approved a one-year extension of the Medicare physician payment rate on Jan. 1 that averts a 26.5 percent reduction in the Medicare physician fee schedule.
"Today's temporary patch to the Medicare physician payment is a reprieve for elderly and disabled patients whose health care security is jeopardized by continual threats to Medicare physician payment," said AAFP Board Chair Glen Stream, M.D., M.B.I., of Spokane, Wash., in a prepared statement. "This is a welcome relief, but it is not the solution. The current system, with its deeply flawed sustainable growth rate formula, generates an annual, semiannual, sometimes monthly crisis of confidence among elderly and disabled Medicare patients and their physicians."
The Medicare payment extension, which was passed as part of a larger budget deal between Congress and the White House, prevents a 26.5 percent reduction in the Medicare physician payment rate that was scheduled to take effect on Jan. 1 as a result of the SGR. It also delays for two months implementation of the Budget Control Act's (BCA's) sequestration provision, which calls for a 2 percent cut in the Medicare physician payment rate and an additional 8 percent cut in discretionary funding for vital medical education programs. The sequestration cuts were scheduled to take effect on Jan. 2.
"Now is the time for Congress to follow through on previous promises and commit to permanently end the ordeal of temporary patches that ultimately drive up the cost of a meaningful solution and destabilize the Medicare system," said Stream. "Congress must make good use of these 12 months to repeal the SGR and put a sustainable payment system in place that helps rebalance the primary care physician workforce."
Stream said it also is important to find a permanent solution to the sequestration cuts called for by the BCA.
"The sequestration's 2 percent cut in Medicare physician payment undercuts the positive impact of the 12-month patch to the sustainable growth rate," said Stream. "Such a cut perpetuates the cycle of instability that elderly and disabled Americans have suffered for more than 10 years."
If enacted, the sequestration cuts also would reduce funding for health professions grants, the National Health Service Corps, graduate medical education and other primary care programs, which would pose a serious threat to the future production of primary care physicians, according to Stream.
"Congress has opened a path to assure the health security of elderly and disabled Americans by temporarily averting the more than 26 percent cut in Medicare payment for health services and delaying sequestration cuts," noted Stream.
"The AAFP calls on the 113th Congress to pass legislation that ensures Americans' future access to high-quality health care through a permanent solution to Medicare physician payment and through restoration of adequate funding for programs that produce the primary care physicians Americans need," Stream said.
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Carolina Panthers running back Jonathan Stewart finally returned to practice last week after having surgery on his ankle over the offseason. Stewart had missed the first six weeks of the season while on the physically unable to perform list.
According to Steve Reed of the Associated Press, Stewart says he's ready to get back on the field and is hopeful he'll play this week against the Atlanta Falcons.
Stewart has been sidelined since suffering the ankle injury in late November of last year. He remains on the physically unable to perform list though he is allowed to practice with the team. He will need to be activated to the 53-man roster by Saturday in order to play against the Falcons.
Panthers coach Ron Rivera said Stewart "had a good day" of practice and "will be ready if needed." If Stewart's able to play, he'll join an already crowded backfield. DeAngelo Williams is ranked 10th in the league in rushing with 477 yards on the year. The Panthers also have veteran Mike Tolbert and rookie Kenjon Barner to split carries with as well.
Stewart had 93 carries for 336 yards and a touchdown last season before going down with the injury.


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For many of us the day doesn't end at 6 p.m., in fact, sometimes it's just getting started. Parties, dinners, and nights out on the town mean sometimes being a little tired is the badge of a fun life—but looking tired is no fun at all. The solution? Perfecting an a.m. routine to look and feel fresh and rested! So we checked in with a few of our favourite "It" girls for their post-party regimen. For these tastemakers, burning the candle at both ends means fashion week, award season, premieres, and early mornings to match—so naturally we had to know their secrets.


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oh i know all about my curse and how it works. I'm working around it for once
no teufel it doesn't. and GO williams Sisters!!!!!!!
You want the Pats to win the super bowl right Michael!?
Michael, Root for Paula Abdul to appear on the Super Bowl pregame show so Fox will actually pull her!
What about my Pats?
i'm supposed to root for the team that ultimately will lose, remember?
I feel really bad because right now there is a team out there about to run TAR13 and they have no idea that their faith rests in my hands.
LOL, hey, in my defense kynt and vyxsin weren't blonde, and one of them was a guy!
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February 12, 2012
Free pattern Thoughts in Thread - Block 2
18 comments:
- Brenda said...
Wow your grandson does wonderful work! You must be a great teacher. Going to print out the 2nd pattern for the QAL right now.
- February 12, 2012 at 8:40 AM
- Jessica said...
Love your cook set! A great gift for hubbies for valentines LOL!
- February 12, 2012 at 9:32 AM
- WoolenSails said...
Beautiful piece, love the design and thought behind it. I am working on a comfort quilt for my sister, but made a mess with the first block, so have to think on how to fix it.
- February 12, 2012 at 9:34 AM
- Susan said...
What a fantastic job your grandson did - must have taken quite a while
- February 12, 2012 at 9:37 AM
- Dawn said...
OH Val this is just adorable... so true too..keep our thoughts pure... thanks for sharing another gorgeous block
Bless you
Hugs Dawn x x
- February 12, 2012 at 10:33 AM
lovely post Val.xx
- February 12, 2012 at 10:41 AM
- Marsha said...
Thank you for another beautiful block. I really like this one! Your oven mitt and trivet are gorgeous, the fabrics and colors are perfect together. Your grandson did a wonderful job stitching the butterfly. It's fun to see kids interested in needle and thread!
- February 12, 2012 at 11:42 AM
- Christine M said...
Hi Val. Your grandson has done a fantastic job on his block. Very impressive for an eleven year old boy! Please congratulate him for me.
- February 12, 2012 at 1:05 PM
- Sharon said...
I am amazed at your grandson's stitching! He did an absolutely fabulous job!! I'm now going to go download block 2! :)
- February 12, 2012 at 1:28 PM
- Quilt Kitty said...
Your Grandsons putting us all to shame. What a clever little stitcher he is. Love the blue fabric & the sentiment on the handmade kitchen items. Off to download block 2. This is the one that hooked me in. I love how you have outlined the dove. Tracee xx
- February 12, 2012 at 5:27 PM
- KaHolly said...
Sweet little pattern, Val. Thanks. I've got to get hopping if I'm going to keep up! I haven't even started :(. Love that cook set. Your grandson is amazing! Just like his grandmother.
- February 13, 2012 at 12:52 AM
- Allie said...
Oh Val I LOVE the dove, and I love how subtle the outline is, what a great idea!!! Thank you darling girl! Your "Cook With Love" design is really special too, love the binding.
Your grandson does AMAZING stitching - I think I need to come get lessons from you as well!
- February 13, 2012 at 9:56 AM
- Ondrea said...
wow! I am stunned by your grandson's stitching! He is so neat. I think you have a very talented stitcher there. Thankyou so much for the 2nd block I am looking forward to stitching it and I love the effect you have created with the backstitching on the edge.
- February 13, 2012 at 11:26 AM
- Teresa in Music City said...
My, my! Your grandchildren have definitely inherited your stitching talent! I love the new block and can't wait to see if I can back-stitch over the blanket-stitch like you have. It looks amazing!
- February 13, 2012 at 12:49 PM
- Michelle May said...
Beautiful block Val and oh my gosh your grandson did a wonderful job!
- February 14, 2012 at 11:35 AM
- Susan said...
I'm very impressed with his stitching! Backstitch wasn't done all that much over here, stem and outline were, until you down under ladies started making patterns we all love. I've been doing a lot in the last year, and it's becoming a favorite, but I think he might be doing it a little better than I do! The thing that made the French work for me was realizing how tightly the thread had to be wrapped against the needle.
- February 15, 2012 at 4:17 AM
- Quiltin' Sandy said...
Hi Val- the new block is beautiful. I was so lucky to track down some yardage of Scarborough Fair, as well as a FQ bundle from 2 different sources,(the FQ's haven't arrived yet and I waiting somewhat impatiently at the moment. :)
The blue floral and burgundy look so good together, too! Sandy.
- February 19, 2012 at 7:56 AM
- Ileana said...
I love your page. I follow your blog now and download Thoughts in Tread Blocks. Have a nice day. From Guatemala ...Ileana
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Morphs don't show up in DAZ Studio 4
I tried Search but to no avail so here goes. I installed some morphs from ShareCG for Genesis. They are in the correct place so don't ask . They even show up in the correct place. But they do not show up anywhere in Daz Studio. They do not show up in Parameters on the right or shaping on the left. Nor do they show up when I scan. One is a genesis butt fix by Jabba and one is probably a genesis character morph. I put them into my Library.....by hand and have double checked them. Other genesis morphs show up fine be they body morphs or character morphs.
Thanks in advance.
are you trying to see them on a figure you've saved as a Scene file or as a new Genesis figure?
I am trying to access them to use on a Genisis figure to modify the figure or create a new character depending on the morph. But they do not appear. For example. If I put in a new piece of clothing, it will show up in DAZ Studio either under product if it ahs metadata or it will show up in unassigned when I scan for new items. These do not show up.
give me a link to the morph you're speaking of and I'll check it on mine.
I thought I replied, then somehow lost them. Here are two of the links. http://www.sharecg.com/v/60772/View/11/Poser/Genesis-Hand-and-Foot-Fix-Pose
The others I can't seem to find on Sharecg where I got them. Their search isn't the most detailed.
Thanks, I appreciate this.
mjc1016 Posts: 15,001
A number of those morphs were made for DS4.0, which was much more lax in how it adhered to the DAZ file standards. DS4.5 is much more strict and as such, some things that 'slid by' in 4.0 no longer work.
There are two possibilities that commonly happen.
1. The morphs are actually present and working, but only show up under the Parameters pane, as oppose to Shaping. I believe that is the case for "Junk in the Trunk".
2. The morphs show up and work, once. This would be Oom-foyoot's teeth morphs, for example. This is caused by the new stricter adherence to the actual file standards. In a case like that, you need to remove them, while DS is not running, then start DS without them. Then shut down and reinstall them. Restart DS and find them under the Parameters pane...check to make sure they work. And then save them out, as a Morph Asset (or Character or whatever they are to begin with). This will rewrite the files into the correct, standards compliant format.
Bubble Butt shows up under the shaping tab in Hip/Universal/Real World It needs to be located under My Library/data/DAZ 3D/genesis/base/morphs/jabba/
You'll find the hand and feet script in your content library under Scripts if you placed it under scripts. Both work fine for me.
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Are you using the My Library folder as one of your content directories? Did you merge the My Library folder from the Jabba zip with you own, not place it in your My Library (or whatever other folder you use)?
It just occured to me he said DAZ Studio 4, and not 4.5...
Are you using the latest release? that might the problem as well... if Jabba saved the new one out of DS4.5, I don't think it'll show in 4.0
Hi Wancow - I found the Jabba one. I guess it will just take me time to locate them when they end up among others. However, I placed placed the Fix Hands and Feet.png and the other Fix Hands and Feet .pz2 under My Library /Scripts. It doesn't show up anywhere in Studio 4. I will try after dinner in sStudio 4.5 on my other machine. But I don't know if I placed it correctly. The other scripts had directions. Should I have placed this under Runtime/python? I am not really sure where scripts go if there aren't directions. I really apprecuiate your pointing me to the Jabba. I need to learn where scripts go. When they say Python I don't have a problem.
Hi Mjc1016 - Junk in the Trunk did show up in Shaping in DAZ 4 after Wancow pointed it out. I can't find it under the parameters pane.
Hi Richard - I did not merge anything, but placed it under the My Library. I now found it sonce Wancow showed me where to look.
I have a few others to install. I am going to wait until I upgrade tonight or tomorrow to 4.5 on my main machine. It is on my other one,
I really appreciate all your answers. Thanks.
You put any script under My Library/Scripts or subfolder from there.


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In a 2008 speech at Ave Maria University, Rick Santorum, a devout Catholic, warned about the dangers of "the NBA" and "rock concerts," but also said that while Protestants founded America, mainline Protestantism is in such "shambles" that "it is gone from the world of Christianity as I see it":
We all know that this country was founded on a Judeo-Christian ethic but the Judeo-Christian ethic was a Protestant Judeo-Christian ethic, sure the Catholics had some influence, but this was a Protestant country and the Protestant ethic, mainstream, mainline Protestantism, and of course we look at the shape of mainline Protestantism in this country and it is in shambles, it is gone from the world of Christianity as I see it. […]
Whether its sensuality of vanity of the famous in America, they are peacocks on display and they have taken their poor behavior and made it fashionable. The corruption of culture, the corruption of manners, the corruption of decency is now on display whether it's the NBA or whether it's a rock concert or whether it's on a movie set.
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Mainline Protestantism is one of the oldest and most common religious families in America. Generally considered to be non-evangelical, non-Catholic Christians, including Congregationalists, Episcopalians, Methodists, northern Baptists, most Lutherans, Presbyterians, and other denominations, they represent about 45 million Americans. Making up about 16 percent of the electorate, they're pretty evenly divided between Republicans and Democrats.
But in his speech, first flagged by Right Wing Watch, Santorum basically says these millions of Christian-Americans are not real Christians. At a time when Santorum and his party are grasping at straws to claim the Obama administration is waging war on Christianity, it seems that it was the candidate himself who declared war on one of the biggest groups of American Christians four years ago.
Meanwhile, the rest of Santorum's speech dwells on his now-typical hyper-puritanical warnings about "Satan," and the dangers of "sensuality," "rock concerts," and "the NBA" that sound like they were plagiarized from Dana Carvey's Church Lady skits on SNL.


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Interviews with the man who created the mold for America's political satire provide a framework for these highlights from 30 years of PBS specials. Presidential campaigns, congressional antics and defining moments from the Iran-Contra affair, the first Gulf War and the Monica Lewinski scandal provide comedic fodder for his poetic satire. Russell, who retired in 2010, is known for pointed one-liners and sharp-witted piano parodies that lampoon events and newsmakers of the day. G
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Dino Dimitriadis in Association with Red Line Productions present The Shadow Box by Michael Cristofer, at the Old Fitz Theatre in Woolloomooloo, Sydney.
In this compelling dramatic triptych, three terminal cancer patients dwell in separate cottages on a hospital's grounds. The three are attended and visited by family and close friends: Agnes and her mother Felicity, estranged further by the latter's dementia; Brian and Beverly, whose marital complications are exacerbated by Brian's new lover, Mark; and Joe and Maggie, unready for the strain of Joe's impending death and its effect on their teenage son
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Used in retail, showrooms and at exhibitions this stand alone freestanding slatwall display can be used where you cannot fix slatwall to the walls or structure, ie in listed buildings, plasterboard walls and shell schemes at exhibitions. It is also portable so can be used in different areas at different times and be relocated to suit your display needs. The tubular metal framework allows the units to stand freely with slatwall fixed inbetween them and the base box allows for product to be placed on it, however has no other purpose other than to allow the unit to stand up.
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Author Notes: I really love avocados but they weren't a Japanese food until about a decade ago (reverse-constructed CA Sushi-Roll?). I missed their wonderful flavor and my husband can eat only so much guacamole, so I started blending it into other more traditional dishes. This delicious breakfast dish of avocado/jalapeños teamed up with shrimp/tofu is my own version of fast West-Meets-East with a little European Balsamic thrown in. —BoulderGalinTokyo
Serves: 4
large avocado, peeled, seed removed
grams small shrimp (less than 1/2 lb.), deveined
pickled jalapeños
1 or 2
cartons silken tofu* (depending on whether side or main dish)
teaspoons balsamic vinegar
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- Dice avocado in 1/4 inch cubes, some pieces will be a little longer, that's OK. Dice tomato in 1/4 inch cubes. Immediately stir into avocado. (You can add lemon juice if you must, but the tomato acid will prevent the avocado from changing color.) Mince the jalapeños (wear thin surgical gloves if you are very sensitive. Be sure to wash hands completely, and under fingernails).
- Cook the shrimp in microwave (fastest) or poach. Peel shrimp and cut in half-inch pieces if large.
- Add balsamic vinegar to avocados. Add shrimp.
- Heat tofu in microwave if you want. Straight out of the pack is fine. Cut tofu in half, if needed. Spoon avocado mixture on top of tofu.
- FOR DINNER: Add 2 tablespoons of minced onion and some cumin powder to avocados. Top with freshly ground black pepper. OR Add onion and chiffonade of 4 shiso leaves.
- NOTE: I do low-sodium cooking, so the salt in the pickled jalapenos is enough for us, add salt if you like. Soy sauce is OK but will make a runny dark sauce. If not sweet enough, add a little honey or agave.
- TOFU NOTE* I prefer Morinaga Brand. It will probably be in the dry goods, Asian section, not refrigerated.
- This recipe was entered in the contest for Your Best Recipe with Avocados
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What began as an anti-Israel campaign throughout the world, is coming to Israel, with a conference on "Israeli Apartheid" to be held Wednesday in the Israeli Arab city of Nazareth, Maariv reports.
The conference, held as part of the "Apartheid Week," will feature Dr. Yousef Jabareen, senior lecturer at Haifa University, who will speak about "racism within the Green Line," and Dr. Haidar Eid, a professor from a Gazan university, who will speak over Skype about "the similarity between Palestine and South Africa before the removal of Apartheid laws."
Event organizers are young Arab activists who are members of the local branch of the BDS movement, which leads the international boycott campaign against Israel.
Raja Zaatara, one of the organizers and a member of Hadash party politburo, said: "The green line has a policy of apartheid and the territories have a regime of apartheid. In Israel there are dozens of laws explicitly speak about rights that are exclusive to the Jews, for example, the Law of Return, and various real estate laws.
"If anyone in the U.S. or in Europe chooses to boycott Haifa University because it discriminates against Arabs, or Tel Aviv University because it runs more than 50 projects for the Army, I can quite understand them," said Za'atra. "If I was a Belgian or French citizen, I would be boycotting Israel in order to influence the situation. The boycott is a legitimate tool of civilian struggle."
Abir Cobti, a female political activist and one of the organizers of the conference, says that the purpose of the event is to help isolate Israel in the international arena. "We will continue to engage in promoting economic boycott against Israel as a legitimate struggle of the Palestinian people."
The "Im Tirtzu" movement, dedicated to reviving Zionist values in Israel, criticized the participation of Dr. Jabareen in the Nazareth event.
"This is yet another play of the Theater of the Absurd, which continues to break new records. Arab citizens of Israel—Israelis such as Dr. Yousef Jabareen, who lectures in Israeli academic institutions and even heads an academic institute in Israel, taking part in a conference accusing the state of Israel of apartheid," said Im Tirtzu Chairman, Ronen Shoval. "This conference is part of hallucinatory Antisemitic propaganda campaign against Israel and against Israeli democracy. "


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The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences' Hall of Fame Committee has selected actor/director/producer Ron Howard, sportscaster Al Michaels, executive Leslie Moonves, journalist Bob Schieffer, and producer Dick Wolf as the newest inductees into the Television Academy's Hall of Fame. Inventor Philo T. Farnsworth will also be inducted posthumously. The group will be honored at the 22nd Annual Hall of Fame induction ceremony held at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on March 11, 2013.
Additionally, this year's Hall of Fame will benefit the Archive of American Television! As Jerry Petry, Chairman of the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Foundation (parent organization of the Archive ) stated, "Each of this year's honorees has had their achievements and personal stories chronicled in our Archive, and we can't think of a better way to honor them than to perpetuate the good work of the Foundation."
As Petry alluded, the Archive of American Television has conducted interviews with all but one of the new honorees – Philo T. Farnsworth passed away before the Archive's inception, but we did interview his wife, Elma "Pem" Farnsworth. Below enjoy selections from Archive interviews with or touting this year's Hall of Fame inductees:
Ron Howard on playing "Opie" on The Andy Griffith Show:
Al Michaels on the 1980 Olympics' "Miracle on Ice:"
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Dick Wolf on the importance of casting:
Elma Farnsworth on her husband Philo's idea for all-electronic television at age fourteen:
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This fruit knife was probably made around 1890, and may have been a wedding present to the owner, Harriet Field Bartlett, of Holyoke, Massachusetts. It was made by the firm of Lamson & Goodnow of Shelburne Falls. The handle is made of mother-of-pearl, which most often came from the shells of pearl-producing oysters. A decorative silver cuff joins the pearl handle to the metal blade; this was needed to prevent the hard but brittle pearl from cracking or separating from the handle. Fruit knives were one of the many highly specialized eating implements developed during the Victorian age. By the 1870s or 1880s, as many as thirteen different pieces of cutlery might be found at each highly formal table setting.
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Topzy necesitaba un nuevo diseño de logotipo y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 962 diseños de 253 diseñadores freelance.
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A few of our top apps are:
Friends Exposed (with over 9 Million users!):
Friends Exposed allows the user to answer silly questions about their friends and post it to their wall.
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Friends Statistics gathers and posts interesting statistics about your friends. Are most of your friends Married or Single? Republican or Democrat?
Our Facebook apps have a wide variety of functionality, but tap right into the core of the Facebook demographic. Our logo needs to appeal to the general public and needs to be uniquely identifiable.
We are looking for our logo for Topzy, Inc. This logo will be used for the company and not any specific products/applications that we create.
The logo will be used in places such as our Business Cards, Website, Letter Heads, and any hand out "swag" (such as T-Shirts, Mugs, etc).
You are free to be creative with the colors and styles, but keep in mind our target demographic of Facebook users. Feedback will be given as often as possible/requested.
We need the logo in color and in a black and white version. We will require the vector graphics file. We also need the logo to work "on its own" without the product name attached (ideally we want to use the logo instead of the product name whenever possible).
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Pioneers, Lady Pioneers get swept by Casper 92-70, 77-69
The Miles Community College basketball teams hosted Casper College last night in a Region IX North Sub-Region double header at the MCC Centra.
The Pioneer men had won four of their last five Region IX games, but lost 92-70 last night to Casper. That dropped the Pioneers to 12-11 overall on the year and 5-5 in the North.
The MCC women lost for the fifth straight time, 77-69, to fall to 11-12 overall and 2-8 in the North.
Both teams will be at home again on Saturday when they host Northwest College. The women tip-off at 3 p.m., followed by the men at 5 p.m.
In the women's game, the Lady Pioneers played well despite missing one of their leading scorers. Former Custer County Cowgirl Tess Blaquiere missed last night's game with a knee injury, leaving the Lady Pioneers without their second leading scorer.
The already depleted MCC roster played with just seven players in the game. Jaycin Tini and Ashley Malmquist played all 40 minutes, while Petra Lumpert and Ashley Hildreth each played 30 minutes.
The Lady Pioneers never led in the game, but hung around throughout the game.
Casper led by as many as eight in the first half, but three-pointers from Lindsey Warner, Malmquist and Tini helped the Lady Pioneers cut the score to one.
Casper went into halftime with a 32-29 lead and opened the second half on an 8-0 run.
Again, the Lady Pioneers kept clawing their way back into the game. They got as close as four on a couple occasions, but were never able to fully recover.
MCC shot the ball well, for the first time in weeks, hitting 44 percent of their field goals in the loss. They were an impressive 17-19 from the free throw line.
Both teams played a high-tempo offensive game, and full-court press on defense, which led to a total of 53 turnovers in the game.
Tini had 21 points and six rebounds to lead the Lady Pioneers. Shelby Weeks had 17 points and seven boards, while Malmquist added 11 points.
Kendyl Nunn led Casper (13-9, 5-4) with 29 points.
In the men's game, what was a close first-half turned into a blowout in the second.
Casper led by as many as eight in the first half before the Pioneers went on an 8-0 run, seven from Jonathan Dogbo, to take their first lead of the game. MCC took a 32-30 lead on another Dogbo three, but Casper outscored them 9-2 in the final minutes to take a 39-34 lead into halftime.
MCC got within three early in the second half, but Casper quickly pushed their lead into double figures and held that lead through the end of the game.
Casper outscored the Pioneers 53-36 in the second half.
The Pioneers shot the ball well, hitting 47 percent of their shots on the game, but managed 62 field goal attempts, while Casper had 81 field goal attempts.
Dogbo and Teslim Idris each had 20 points to lead the Pioneers, Quinn Smith added 10 points and five rebounds.
Daniel Nwosu led five Casper players in double figures with 18 points.
Casper 77, Lady Pioneers 69
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Miles 29 40 - 69
Lady Pioneers (11-12, 2-8)- Jaycin Tini 21, Ashley Malmquist 11, Shelby Weeks 17, Petra Lumpert 6, Ashley Hildreth 6, Lindsey Warner 5, McKensie Keller 3.
Casper (13-9, 5-4)- Cheyanne Balster 8, Sakayla Davenport 7, Kassidy Scott 16, Meghan Becker 3, Kendyl Nunn 29, Kaylee Swope 3, Shanda Post 6, Ragen Wilson 5.
Casper 92, Pioneers 70
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Casper (14-8, 7-2)- Tanner Morgan 7, Yephnick Adelphonse 4, Garrett Swanson 12, Jay Wright 16, Daniel Nwosu 18, Chase Riley 11, Jake Johnson 1, Gabriel Vasquez 6, George Edwards 17.
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From worst to first, Sox deliver unforgettable season
BOSTON -- For the Red Sox, it was a year that started with confidence and resolve within the clubhouse and doubts galore outside of it.
The pundits just couldn't seem to look past the 69-93 debacle that Boston had to endure in 2012.
BOSTON -- For the Red Sox, it was a year that started with confidence and resolve within the clubhouse and doubts galore outside of it.
The pundits just couldn't seem to look past the 69-93 debacle that Boston had to endure in 2012.
But that's exactly why general manager Ben Cherington completely transformed his clubhouse, adding winners like Mike Napoli, Shane Victorino, Jonny Gomes, Ryan Dempster and David Ross to the ones (David Ortiz, Jon Lester, Dustin Pedroia) who were already there.
For the second straight season, the Red Sox had a new manager. This time, however, they had the perfect man to lead the group in John Farrell, who still carried plenty of respect from his four-year stint (2007-10) as Boston's pitching coach.
Farrell opened Spring Training by demanding his players make each night's game the sole focus and cutting out the distractions that had hindered the team's recent past.
His demands were received, and the Red Sox produced one of their most gratifying and unexpectedly successful seasons in history.
It ended with a World Series championship -- the third by the Red Sox in a span of 10 seasons. This, after they went 86 years without winning it all.
"I think we had a combination of a group of guys that were here last year, a core group of guys returning that were so motivated to write a different story," Cherington said. "They were not happy with how things went the last two years, so they were really motivated to prove to people that's not who they were. And then we had a group of guys that came into the clubhouse this year that just completely got it. That group meshed so easily in Spring Training and early in the season."
And late in the season, when it mattered most, the Red Sox played better than everybody else.
Here are a look at five of the top storylines from a year that will never be forgotten.
1. Boston Strong
The Red Sox had just produced their second walk-off win of the season on Napoli's double off the Green Monster on Patriots Day when the smile was swiftly wiped off their faces. As the club headed out of the clubhouse for a bus ride to Logan Airport, they were informed of the tragedy that had taken place just a couple of miles down the road at the Boston Marathon. Multiple bombs went off that killed three people and injured hundreds.
When the shaken players arrived in Cleveland that night, they had a team dinner that was attended by just about everyone. It was there they talked about how precious life can be, and vowed to make a difference in the community. Gomes hatched the idea to put a jersey in the dugout every game for the rest of the season that said "Boston 617 Strong" on the back.
The Red Sox returned to Boston the night of April 18, only to be in the middle of chaos again. There was a manhunt for the bombers, and the entire city went into lockdown, postponing the Red Sox-Royals game on April 19.
Fenway was back open for business on April 20, and the Red Sox put together an emotionally stirring ceremony that still resonates. Ortiz grabbed a microphone and proclaimed Boston as "our f-----g city and no one is going to dictate our freedom."
A tone was set for the rest of the season in which the Sox would play not just for each other, but for an entire city.
2. Comeback Kids
If there was a dominant theme for the Red Sox in 2013, it was that they were never out of any game. Time and again, they thrilled their fans with riveting comebacks.
They came roaring back on a Sunday afternoon in late May against Terry Francona's Indians, scoring one in the eighth and four in the ninth to pull out an improbable 6-5 win.
The most memorable night of the season was probably on Aug. 1, when Daniel Nava's walk-off single to the warning track in center capped a six-run comeback, which included one run in the eighth and sixth in the bottom of the ninth.
"In a word, magical," Farrell said after that game.
There would be plenty of more nights like it, including two walk-off homers by Gomes within a span of two weeks in midsummer, a tiebreaking pinch-hit grand slam by Mike Carp at Tropicana Field in September, and back-to-back comebacks at Yankee Stadium late in the regular season.
3. Koji's dominance
The Red Sox started the season with Joel Hanrahan as the closer, but he was ineffective and injured. Andrew Bailey was next up, and the same thing happened to him. Then it was time for Koji Uehara, and he produced arguably the best season by any closer in club history.
Uehara produced a microscopic 1.09 ERA while notching 101 strikeouts in 74 1/3 innings. Opponents hit .130 against him.
And he did it with flair, practically breaking his teammates hands with high fives after a successful inning. Uehara was on the mound when the Red Sox won the American League East, and again when they clinched all three playoff rounds.
4. Papi's legend grows
Among the storylines that were tossed around entering the postseason, nobody speculated that Ortiz would become an even bigger legend in October than he was in 2004. That didn't seem possible, considering Ortiz produced three walk-off hits during the curse-breaking October nine years earlier.
Somehow, he had an even bigger impact in 2013. It started when he clocked two home runs against Rays ace David Price in Game 2 of the American League Division Series.
But he produced perhaps the most monumental hit of his career in Game 2 of the AL Championship Series. With the Red Sox down 5-1 in the eighth, and four outs away from going down 2-0 in the series, Ortiz clocked a grand slam into Boston's bullpen in right-center to tie the game. Torii Hunter nearly made the catch of his life, but instead went tumbling into the bullpen. And an indelible image emerged, that of a police officer stationed in the bullpen raising his hands in triumph when the grand slam landed.
The Red Sox won that game on a walk-off single by Jarrod Saltalamacchia. Ortiz again inspired his troops in the World Series, both with a hitting performance that landed him the MVP and an in-game speech that propelled his teammates out of an offensive malaise in Game 4.
5. Ellsbury leaves for, gulp, New York
The first sign that the euphoria of winning a World Series had ended came in early December, when Jacoby Ellsbury left as a free agent and signed a whopping seven-year, $153 million deal to play for the Yankees.
The Red Sox hadn't been this stung by a leadoff man/center fielder since Johnny Damon made the same maneuver eight years earlier.
Boston fans hope that Jackie Bradley Jr. can make them forget about Ellsbury, much like Ellsbury once made them forget about Damon.
Ian Browne is a reporter for MLB.com. Read his blog, Brownie Points, and follow him on Twitter @IanMBrowne.


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This weekend, special guest Bill Johnson shares a message titled "Hosting the Presence" about having an everyday relationship with the Holy Spirit.
This weekend, Max Lucado shares a message called "Because of Bethlehem" where he talks about how God saved us from ourselves.
This weekend, special guest Dr. Tony Evans shares a powerful message titled "Keep Hope Alive" where he reminds us to have hope during dark times and be diligent in seeking God.
This weekend, special guest Dave Smith shares a message titled "Living the Dream" where he discusses the process of living out a God-given dream.
This weekend, Pastor Robert shares a message titled "Still" where he encourages us that God is still in control despite the darkness in our world today.
In "What Is Presbytery?" Pastor Robert defines presbytery and discusses the benefits of prophetic words.
This weekend, Vietnam War Veteran Dave Roever shares his testimony of hope in the midst of pain in a special Independence Day message.
This weekend, David Barton shares a message titled, "Know the Bible" where he discusses how the Bible influenced the founding of our country.
This weekend, Pastor Jimmy Evans is sharing a special Father's Day message titled, "Honoring Our Two Fathers" which emphasizes why we shouldn't miss an opportunity to tell our fathers—heavenly and earthly—how much they mean to us.
This weekend, Pastor Olen Griffing shares a message called "Prisoners of Hope" where he talks about how hope gets us out of the pit.
Special guest Lisa Bevere shares a powerful and inspirational message about persevering titled, "Grit Factor."
Pastor Robert shares a powerful message titled, "Blessed to Be a Blessing," where he talks about how God blesses those who bless Israel.
Special guest John Bevere shares a message titled, "Good or God?" where he shares how the enemy tries to get us to pursue good instead of God.
Pastor Robert shares a special Easter message titled "The Difference" where he talks about the difference Jesus' resurrection can make in our lives.
Pastor Josh Morris delivers a message titled, "Palms to Thorns" where he discusses how we respond to God when things are good and bad.
Pastor Robert speaks a message titled "Don't Rob God" where he talks about how God wants an opportunity to bless us through our giving.
In "The Principle of Treasure," Pastor Robert shares about the treasure of the kingdom and the heart.
Special guest Greg Laurie delivers a message titled, "Evangelism, Jesus Style" where he talks about how we are called to go to all the world and preach the gospel in the same way Jesus did.