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(Japanese: 燃える!みなぎる!!フルバトル!!! Burn! Swell Up!! Full Battle!!!) is the 142nd episode of the Sun & Moon series, and the 1,081st episode of the Pokémon anime. It first aired in Japan on October 6, 2019.
|Spoiler warning: this article may contain major plot or ending details.
The Full Battle between Ash and Professor Kukui continues. Lycanroc uses Counter to send the oncoming Rock Slide back at Braviary. Kukui turns Braviary's descent into a Sky Drop, and it manages to fly Lycanroc into the air despite its jaws clamping down on its talons. Braviary makes an 800 meter ascent before soaring back down at a breakneck pace, slamming Lycanroc into the battlefield below. Despite the heavy impact, Lycanroc returns to its feet and unleashes a Stone Edge. Braviary slices through the sharp boulders with Steel Wing and strikes Lycanroc down with a Superpower attack. Lycanroc stands to its feet, but soon collapses from the blows. Hala rules Lycanroc out of the match, marking the first defeat of the clash.
Ash decides to make the round an aerial affair as he calls Rowlet, still donning its Decidueye cloak, onto the field. Rowlet is initially startled by its opponent, though Ash orders it to remain focus and use Razor Leaf. Braviary, however, destroys the attack with a Steel Wing before going on to pursue Rowlet while still maintaining its Steel Wing. Ash retaliates with Seed Bomb, with the Everstone striking Braviary directly in the face. Braviary recovers again and approaches with Steel Wing. The clash turns into a game of tennis as Braviary deflects some of Rowlet's Seed Bomb attacks, though it misses others and is struck by the Everstone projectile. Braviary eventually ends the face off, striking Rowlet down with a wack of its Steel Wing. Kukui orders a follow up Superpower, though Rowlet returns with a Brave Bird and sends Braviary hurtling into the battlefield. Kukui is surprised that Braviary is knocked out.
For his third choice, Kukui calls Venusaur out. Ash orders a Brave Bird, though Venusaur traps Rowlet inside its flower. With its opponent effectively immobilized, Venusaur charges up a powerful Solar Beam for a cataclysmic close-range attack. Rowlet makes a last-ditch escape with Feather Dance and it emerges unscathed. Rowlet puts on its cloak once again before launching into another Brave Bird. Venusaur knocks Rowlet off-course with a Sludge Bomb and uses Vine Whip to batter it into the field to win the round.
Ash decides to go for the type advantage and calls Torracat out to face Venusaur. Torracat is reenergized and its bell is swelling with flames from absorbing Incineroar's earlier Blast Burn attack. Venusaur ensnares Torracat with its vines, though Torracat's counter Fire Fang leaves Venusaur reeling from the burning. Torracat unleashes a Fire Blast, easily scorching through Venusaur's Sludge Bombs, to defeat its opponent. Kukui recalls his defeated Venusaur, and Ash decides to switch Torracat out so it can face off against Incineroar later.
Kukui selects his powerful Empoleon, adding that it swims around the world to research sea currents. Ash settles with using Pikachu. He starts things off with an Electroweb, though Empoleon slices through the trap with Metal Claw. Pikachu leaps into action with an Iron Tail, clashing several times with Empoleon's Metal Claw. Kukui breaks up the Steel move exchange and has Empoleon approach with Drill Peck. Pikachu blocks the attack with an Electroweb. Empoleon replies with Whirlpool, trapping Pikachu in the water vortex. As Pikachu emerges in a dizzied state, Ash recalls him back from the field and throws Melmetal into the fray. Empoleon attempts to douse its opponent with a Hydro Pump, though Melmetal spins rapidly to repel the attack. Melmetal fires off a Flash Cannon, knocking Empoleon off balance. Empoleon replies with a Whirlpool, but Melmetal takes it head-on and is not caught in the current. Empoleon shields itself, but is struck out and defeated by Melmetal's hefty Double Iron Bash technique.
Kukui is pumped by the tough battle so far, and calls out his powerhouse, Incineroar, back onto the field. Starting off with Darkest Lariat, Incineroar manages to repel an oncoming Flash Cannon and land a hit on Melmetal. Ash has Melmetal reply with his own swinging attack, though Incineroar unexpectedly grabs a hold of Melmetal's fists. Melmetal rushes in to test its brute strength against Incineroar, with both sides not budging a bit. With Melmetal in close-range, Incineroar engulfs its opponent in a Blast Burn attack. Melmetal succumbs to the intense heat and collapses in defeat. Still anticipating a clash with Torracat, Kukui pulls Incineroar from the field.
Kukui, instead, calls his Lucario out as his fifth Pokémon, and Ash replies with Naganadel. Wicke is impressed to see an Ultra Beast sent out onto the battlefield, and Lusamine remarks that they did the right thing in giving Naganadel to Ash. Naganadel is thrilled by the crowd of spectators and spins in excitement. Tapu Koko watches on in anticipation as the round begins with a clash of X-Scissor and Close Combat.
Major events
- Ash continues his exhibition match against Professor Kukui.
- Professor Kukui is revealed to own a Venusaur and an Empoleon.
- Ash's Naganadel is revealed to have learned X-Scissor.
- For a list of all major events in the anime, please see the timeline of events.
Pokémon debuts
- Ash
- Lana
- Kiawe
- Lillie
- Sophocles
- Mallow
- Professor Oak
- Delia
- Professor Kukui
- Professor Burnet
- Gladion
- Lusamine
- Wicke
- Faba
- Hala
- Hau
- Caster
- Crowd
Who's That Pokémon?: Venusaur (Japan)
- Pikachu (Ash's)
- Rotom (Rotom Pokédex)
- Rowlet (Ash's)
- Lycanroc (Ash's; Dusk Form)
- Torracat (Ash's)
- Naganadel (Ash's)
- Melmetal (Ash's)
- Primarina (Lana's)
- Eevee (Lana's; Sandy)
- Charizard (Kiawe's; Ride Pokémon)
- Turtonator (Kiawe's)
- Marowak (Kiawe's; Alolan Form)
- Vulpix (Lillie's; Alolan Form; Snowy)
- Togedemaru (Sophocles's)
- Vikavolt (Sophocles's)
- Tsareena (Mallow's)
- Mr. Mime (Delia's; Mimey)
- Incineroar (Professor Kukui's)
- Braviary (Professor Kukui's)
- Lucario (Professor Kukui's)
- Venusaur (Professor Kukui's)
- Empoleon (Professor Kukui's)
- Umbreon (Gladion's)
- Decidueye (Hau's)
- Politoed (Trainer's)
- Psyduck (Trainer's)
- Tapu Koko (anime)
- Shaymin (anime)
- Poké Problem: What Pokémon does Professor Kukui use to battle Melmetal in today's episode?
- This episode marks the first appearance of an Empoleon in the anime since its cameo in The Semi-Final Frontier!, 426 episodes ago.
- Also, despite Empoleon's main series debut happening 514 episodes ago in Barry's Busting Out All Over!, this is the first time it has received a Pokédex entry in the anime.
- Ash, Lana, Mallow, Sophocles, Kiawe, and Lillie narrate the preview for the next episode.
- A promo for the new series aired during the episode, which gave high-quality closeups of the Johto, Unova, and Alola portions of the key visuals.
Dub edits
In other languages
|This episode article is part of Project Anime, a Bulbapedia project that covers all aspects of the Pokémon anime.
- Undubbed episodes
- Sun & Moon series episodes
- Pokémon League episodes
- Episodes written by Atsuhiro Tomioka
- Episodes storyboarded by Hiromasa Amano
- Episodes directed by Fumihiro Ueno
- Episodes animated by Takashi Shinohara
- Episodes in which a Mythical Pokémon appears
- Episodes in which an Ultra Beast appears
- Episodes in which a Legendary Pokémon appears


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"Lehman 2.0″ Imminent: Global Financial Chaos starts NEXT WEEK!
March 17th, 2013
And so it begins…. All Cyprus banks this weekend have frozen electronic transfers while a bailout is brought in. There will be a "bank holiday" on Monday and then on Tuesday, March 19th, 10% of every bank depositors savings will be taken and transferred to the central planners and central banksters.
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AnyWearStyle Fashion & SURGE Art X-Mas Pop-Up!Posted: December 4th, 2013 | Author: LumDimSum | Filed under: Art, Fashion, Upcoming Events | Tags: Alice McInerney, C+C, candy&caviar, Contemporary Art, Contemporary Chinese Art, Emeline Coates, Fashion, Green Room, Janine Grosche, Luvon by Luliu, Mandarin & General, PATH, Peggy Tan, Sanlitun, Sureno, SURGE Beijing, The Opposite House, Tom Pattinson, Torula, TwS, Wear-and-Tear | No Comments »
The holidays are just around the corner and it's time to start shopping for presents to bring home!
If you're struggling to find something a little more original, something extraordinary, then I highly recommend swinging by to check out this one-of-a-kind Fashion & Art Christmas Pop-Up Shop this Sunday, December 8th from 4-8PM.
A joint collaboration between the lovely Alice McInerney, founder of China-Centric Fashion Online Store, AnyWearStyle.com together with Tom Pattinson, founder of Contemporary Chinese Art Platform, SURGE Art (formerly known as Affordable Art China), they will be showing off their most popular fashion and art collections in the Green Room of the Opposite House (across from Sureno Restaurant in B1 Level).
Continue Reading » AnyWearStyle Fashion & SURGE Art X-Mas Pop-Up!


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Rockbox mail archiveSubject: Re: DEV timer? GetTicks?
From: Daniel Stenberg (daniel_at_haxx.se)
Date: 2003-09-23
On Tue, 23 Sep 2003, Minuk Choi wrote:
> int t = current_tick;
Yes, when you're writing a plugin you don't have access to the "normal"
AFAICT, there's a "current_tick" pointer in that struct that probably points
Something similar to this might work:
int t = *rb->current_tick
while ((*rb->current_tick-t)<3600)
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2013 KUWAIT FIDE Arbiters' Seminar
Al Khateeb, Taher KUW
Al Azmi, Khalaf KUW
Abo Alhasan, Yaqoub KUW
Al Hajiri, Bader KUW
Al Amiri, Adel KUW
Hashem, Khaled KUW
Al Khateeb, Abdulaziz KUW
Al Mousawi, Omran KUW
Al Khateeb, Fawaz KUW
Al Kandri, Suaad KUW
2013 ARBITERS' COMMISSION 26th INTERNET FIDE Arbiters' Seminar
Li Ying, Patrick MAU
Dear friends,
please find attached additional files to be included in the Agenda of the Arbiters' Commission Meeting in the 2013 Tallinn FIDE Congress :
Report of the FIDE Arbiters' Seminars.
FA titles from FIDE Arbiters' Seminars for approval.
Statistics for FIDE Arbiters' Seminars.
IA and FA title applications' recomendations.
Proposal for updating the List of FIDE Lecturers.
Recomendations of Federations for FIDE Lecturers:
Proposal for IA David Welch (ENG) for Lecturer.
Proposal for IA Hal Bond (CAN) for Lecturer.
Proposal for IA M. Prevenios (GRE) for FIDE Lecturer.
Proposal for IA N.Y. Wong (AUS) for Lecturer.
IA I. Vereshagin's proposals.
The Arbiters' Commission Meeting during the 2013 Tallinn FIDE Congress will take place on 2 October 2013, 15.00-19.00.
Attached you will find the Agenda of the Meeting.
Attached you will find also the Minutes of the ARB. Com. Councilors' Meeting (held in Athens, 21-23 June 2013), the proposals for the amendments of the regulations (as they were discussed and decided in the Athens Meeting) and the proposals the Austrian and Bahrain Chess Federations have already sent to the Commission for discussion.
The rest of the issues will be completed and published after the deadline of the 2 August 2013.
Elista FIDE Office informs all National Chess Federations of the deadline of 2 August 2013 for submission of title applications for the 84th FIDE Congress 2013. Title applications received after this date will be surcharged 50% and those arriving during the Congress will be charged a 100% supplement.
The annual Arbiters' Commission Councilors Meeting was held on 21-23 June 2013 in Athens.
Attached you will find the Agenda and the Minutes of the Meeting
The Minutes of the Meeting will be discussed in the Arbiters' Commission Meeting of the FIDE Congress that will be held in Talinn, Estonia, from 30 September to 10 October 2013.


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Is your Will up to date?
There are some documents that we tend to neglect and over look and our Wills are one of them. I think this is partially because we feel we are immortal and bullet proof and these are things we do not need to worry about or that we will get around to them at some stage and we often do not. This then leaves chaos for our next of kin when they have to pick up the pieces.
I have also often seen it where people just neglect to update theirs Wills after there has been a change in circumstances. There are many changes in circumstances that need to be considered and remembered. One of the most obvious is when a couple get divorced and very often had a joint Will whilst they were still married. It goes without saying that that on divorce the division of assets will be totally different to that when the parties were still married. The same applies to electing guardians for your children. As the children get older different family members or friends will be appropriate guardians for your children.
It is important to remember that your Will is a vital document and I do not think it is wise to down load a precedent off the internet or buy a 'general' Will from your local stationary store. It is a document that needs careful consideration and attention to detail and is hugely personal. To give an example of this, a farmer may wish to leave his farm to his son, but will still need to make provision for his daughters that they have similar monetary value to the farm and this may be in way of paintings, jewellery or antique furniture. It may go so far as to allow the daughters to benefit from the financial rewards of the crops or herds on the farm. The point being, that careful consideration needs to be given to this document and I strongly advise that we all consider if our Wills are up to date and furthermore we take stock of our lives and assets and how we want them to be divided. It is catastrophic for a family to have a member die and there be no Will. It creates disharmony and descent, and long delays having the Estate wound up.
If your children are being brats or your spouse clandestine there is nothing stopping you from leaving your entire Estate to set up a home for feral cats. I have seen it done!


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Leading Change: Featuring Hassina Sherjan
Women in Afghanistan have experienced incredible progress over the last ten years, and the hard-won gains of the last decade must not be reversed. Girls have returned to school to become educated, like their brothers, and women are serving as provincial governors and members of the National Assembly. Their stories inspire us, and remind us of what is at stake for Afghan women.
As part of the Women's Initiative Afghan Women's Project, we have launched a blog series that spotlights the success stories of courageous Afghan women and girls.
As a young woman in Kabul in the 1970s, Hassina's experience of life in Afghanistan was one of freedom and opportunity. Many women in Hassina's family worked: some as teachers, others as politicians and entrepreneurs. Her mother opened Afghanistan's first floral shop and imported the country's first popcorn machine.
Hassina's family immigrated to the United States from Afghanistan in 1978, just two months before the Russian invasion. The family settled in Seattle and began the process of integrating into a new country and culture. Hassina and her two brothers learned English, learned to drive and completed their education.
When Hassina learned of the plight of Afghan women under the Taliban in the 1990s – forbidden to go to school, forced to don a burqua, and restricted from moving freely around their towns and villages – she could not believe it to be true. In 1999, Hassina traveled home to Afghanistan and spent two weeks meeting with women and children, many of whom had been forced to the streets for survival and had little hope for continuing their education. Before returning to the United States, Hassina invested $3000 in five clandestine schools for 250 girls in Kabul. Despite violent attacks on both teachers and students, the schools continued to educate girls until the fall of the Taliban from power. When they reintegrated into the formal education system, the girls entered, on average, two grade levels ahead of their peers.
The events of September 11, 2001 stirred mixed emotions within Hassina. As a citizen of the United States, she grieved the devastation in the aftermath of the attacks; but, in the same moment, she saw a window of opportunity for freedom to come to the people of Afghanistan. As an Afghan, she felt hope for the reconstruction of a stronger Afghanistan, and decided to return home to participate in the rebuilding of her country.
"Education is a foundational requirement of any successful society," Hassina believes. "During 20 years of war [mujahedeen wars followed by the Taliban rule], we lost three generations. Very few people pay attention to the fact that we need the whole population to be educated if we want a successful democracy in Afghanistan." Afghanistan today suffers from one of the highest illiteracy rates in the world – 72% of the population is illiterate. Among women, only 12% can read and write.
When Afghanistan reopened schools in 2002, Hassina noticed that there were no special programs for young women who had missed the opportunity to study during years of conflict and, as a result, were years behind in school. With initial funding from the Danish embassy, she launched Aid Afghanistan for Education (AAE) and opened three girls' schools in Kabul. With a $127,000 investment, Hassina renovated three school buildings that had been destroyed, hired teachers and enrolled 1100 students. The government of Finland was the next to support her work, and five more schools were opened in the following year.
AAE programs specifically target marginalized groups of Afghans who otherwise would not have access to education. Afghan Ministry of Education (MoE) code prohibits children older than 10 years of age to begin school, and does not allow married girls or women to reenter the public education system. AAE provides these students with the opportunity to begin or continue their education in an accelerated program. Because AAE classes continue year-round and observe a longer school day, students can condense 12 years of education into eight years.
AAE now operates 13 schools in nine provinces throughout Afghanistan, and educates more than 3000 young women annually. Hassina recently expanded AAE's work to include boys. "Donors have not paid close attention to boys in Afghanistan," she argues, "and I think we see the result now." Without education and an ability to make a living, boys and young men are more susceptible to recruitment to anti-government or extremist groups.
Hassina believes that AAE's work in education is vital to the rebuilding of a stable, peaceful and prosperous Afghanistan. The effort is urgent: "We need to work to ensure all have access to education," she says. "We don't have time to focus on children only. Afghanistan cannot afford to wait another 30 years."
Click here to read more stories from the Leading Change Series.
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While there have been tremendous gains in Afghanistan, lack of security threatens these gains daily.
Q&A with Dr. Nilofar Ibrahimi, Member of Parliament, Afghanistan
Dr. Nilofar Ibrahimi is a member of the national assembly of Afghanistan. She represents Badakhshan province in the Wolesi Jirga (house of representatives). Her story is one of survival, pursuit of dreams, and dedication to women's well-being and health. Here, Dr. Ibrahimi shares her thoughts on the current state of Afghan women's empowerment, the challenges women face in achieving equal rights, and the impact women have on the country's long-term peace, security, and prosperity.
In Case You Missed It: The Breadwinner, an Animated Film About the Strength and Resilience of Afghan Women and Girls, Premieres in the U.S.
Executive producer Angelina Jolie tells the story of Parvana, an 11-year-old girl growing up under the Taliban in Afghanistan in 2001.


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If I DID celebrate Christmas this is what I would ask for. It's from IKEA and I love it!
I also made an extravagant list of all the things I've been coveting the past few months that I will never buy. From Kate Spade, Swedish Hasbeens, Rifle Paper Company, J. Crew etc...Check it out here. A girl can dream, right?


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When I think of Spring I think of new beginnings, change, possibility.
What change do you want to make this year?
What qualities would you like to grow this year?
In making the change what possibility does this open up for you ?


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Monday, March 30, 2009
SiF # 169 - Picking the Perfect Partner
Kidder's son is worried about dogs being eaten in China. Gay Rick says, "don't stick your dick in crazy." Kidder explains the why you should avoid heroine junkies when you choose a partner. Coochie talks about "the partner who's gonna be a major rock star."
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I want to comment on Kidder's comments about Dr. Drew Pinsky. Dr. Drew is a AMA Board Certified Physician who specializes in Addiction Medicine. Kidder's mentioned that Dr. Drew has no training in the genital areas of the body. This of course is incorrect . Dr. Drew would have had to train in all the bodies anatomy and physiology to become a MD.ReplyDelete
Generally I enjoy the show but felt it necessary to comment on this topic. These comments will make listeners not trust the advice that Dr. Drew gives out, however Drew is more qualified than any of the participants of this show to give out medical oriented advice about the body.
No... I said he's a shitty sex educator. I never said he wasn't an MD.ReplyDelete
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When visiting Ireland don't spend all your time on the mainland. Ireland has some of the most incredible islands imaginable, its like going back to stone age times. With the Atlantic oceans curvature visible on the horizon, not many places become as dramatic as here. My favourite 5 islands in Ireland are:
1. Skellig Michael
Located 12km off the coast of Kerry, this monastery was built by monks in the 12th Century. An incredible sight used as a filming location for the recent Star Wars franchise, and rightly deserving its place as a UNESCO world heritage sight in 1996. This makes number 1 on my list even though it does cost €60 EUR to get here and requires a reservation in advance.
2: Inis Mór
The largest of the three Aran Islands. Home to several ancient stone forts and churches. It 's semicircle fort rests on the edge of the cliffs.
3. Inis Meain
Another Aran Island inclusion. The perfect place to experience old Ireland and escape from the distractions of the modern world. With a population of just under 200 people, it is the less visited of the three islands. On a clear day the spectacular Cliffs of Moher can be seen from the island.
4: Tory Island
Located off the north coast of Donegal. The island is another magical location in Ireland that is well worth a visit. You can really get close to nature and escape the stresses of modern life.
5: Inishbofin
A small island off the coast of Connemara, County Galway. Inishbofin has around 160 inhabitants and is a popular tourist destination for Irish people looking to escape the busy modern world! You can visit the island by ferry from Cleggan in Connemara.


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$125.00 – $275.00
Size – 20″ x 15 3/4″ or 24 3/4″ x 20
Edition Size – 200 + 20 Artist's Proofs
Edition Type – Limited Edition, Signed and Numbered
About the Drawing….
People often ask me how I did this drawing. It is the same paper and pencils that I always use, but everything is done in reverse, sort of. The whitest part of the horse is the paper showing through and I lightly draw in the greys and darker details that bring the horse to life. And that nearly black background is done manually with the point of a pencil and definitely uses a lot of my softest and darkest pencils.


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Scary Cat Is So Obsessed With Bread He'll Fight To The Death (VIDEO)
Meet Boris – a cat so obsessed with bread, he routinely life or death loaf struggle with his human!
If I was his human I would just let Boris have the loaf of bread. This is some scary stuff, oh my goodness. Those eyes.
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A new book captures the prettiest greenery in the city.
New York may be a concrete jungle, but you can find some stunning greenery between the skyscrapers and high-rise apartment buildings if you know where to look. In Sidewalk Gardens of New York, out today from the Monacelli Press, photographer Betsy Pinover Schiff reveals the most gorgeous gardens on sidewalks across the five boroughs. Here, a look at some of the top spots in the book.


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Local Ontario Freestyle Skiing athlete, Ryan Malone, was captured in action on the halfpipe at the World Cup in Calgary. Ryan is off to the final World Cup event in Colorado this week to represent Canada. Ryan's gear: Volkl Wall skis, Dalbello Il Moro "T" boots, , Marker Jester Pro bindings, Marker Helmet & Goggles.
The competition in Calgary was intense but our Canadian team topped the podium in moguls and half pipe…looking strong as we approach Sochi. For more results, click HERE to watch CBC review.


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This is another pre-SCD recipe that I tried a few months back. I had tasted black bean brownies before but the recipe didn't use egg as an ingredient, and while they were good, the brownies tasted very dry. This recipe I found online for black bean brownies is delicious and makes the brownies turn out very moist! I gave them to our guests and no one knew I had used beans, instead of chocolate, for the main ingredient; in fact, they kept going on about how good the brownies tasted! You can find the recipe here.
I made very few changes. I left out the instant coffee completely; instead, for the cocoa powder ingredient, I used Ghirardelli's Chocolate Mocha Hot Cocoa Mix, so that the brownies would have both a coffee flavor and a chocolate flavor all in one. I also left the chocolate chips out, to keep it as healthy as possible. These brownies are seriously good!
What I love even more is that you literally throw all the ingredients together in a blender, pour it in a baking dish, and put in the oven. I used a 8 x 8 inch baking dish for mine.
I hope you have fun making these and enjoy eating them even more!


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Another day another one of my 12 Days of Younique. It's really hard, I mis-calculated and ended up with four products to cover in two days. I guess I got carried away…So among my top products were Eye Serum and Glorious. Two I choose to put on my skin every day. They were definitely featured last year as well. So this time I thought I'd add two products that are firm faves for 2015.
Lavish Lip Gloss
So today's penultimate product for the 12 Days of Younique is our Lucrative Lip Gloss in Lavish. This product is always in the bag. Though I love nearly all ten shades of Lip Gloss – Lavish is just the top of the pops for me. It's a dark sparkly pink and is long-lasting and non-sticky too! Oh and one of the greatest features of Lavish (and all our lip gloss shades) is the handy, convenient mirror on the side of the tube. That's the greatest feature of all!
I wear it on its own and sometimes I even apply it over some lip stains to mix it up a bit. Again I like almost all of the Younique Lip Glosses but this Lavish is a firm fave. Check them out in a set of 3 or a set of 10.
Thea's 12 Days of Younique…(So Far)
Thea's Day 1 – Moodstruck Precision Pencil Eyeliner from Younique in Polished
Thea's Day 2 – Illuminate Clean Facial Cleanser (or Illuminate Clear for Oily Skin)
Thea's Day 3 – Beachfront Bronzer
Thea's Day 4 – Moodstruck Opulence Lipstick – Ritzy
Thea's Day 5 – Divine Daily Moisturizer
Thea's Day 6 – Moodstruck Minerals Pigment Powder in Vulnerable.
Thea's Day 7 – Moodstruck Precision Liquid Eyeliner (Only available for FREE as part of this month's Kudos!)
Thea's Day 8 – Moodstruck Addiction Palette 2
Thea's Day 9 – Stiff Upper Lip Lip Stain in Savvy
Thea's Day 10 – Touch Mineral Liquid Foundation
Thea's Day 11 – Lucrative Lip Gloss in Lavish
Return tomorrow if you can, for the final installment of my 12 Days of Younique. What will the final product be? Can you guess? I'll give you a hint, it's not the 3D Fiber Lashes – though they are pretty cool!


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Pheasant's Retreat
Area Gweek, Lizard Peninsula
Changes Fridays Code P370
£225 - £445
Pheasant's Retreat is a lovely Cornish loft style timber lodge with a large living area and double doors opening onto a very private decking terrace with beautiful woodland views. Situated about 400m up a woodland track near Gweek, Cornwall. Wild birds and animals even pheasants are regular visitors easily viewable from the lounge area. Pheasants Retreat is an open-plan first floor property, partially above a barn and partially above the owners own living accommodation. This is a fantastic place for bird watching and deer watching if you are lucky enough.
Short Breaks Available
Entered via the sliding double doors into the living area. With comfortable seating provided by a large three seat sofa and two separate armchairs, coffee table, large LCD TV with DVD player and Sky+ (basic package plus movies), a pine dining table and four chairs. The kitchen is well- equipped with a pine dresser, electric double oven with 4-ring hob, fridge/freezer and a microwave. A washing machine and tumble dryer are provided downstairs in the large garage.
The room also has a * double bed with bedside tables and lamps and a double wardrobe. The separate bathroom has a bath with matching toilet and handbasin and large separate shower cubicle with mixer shower over, heated towel rail and an extractor fan.
Outside, the large decking has garden furniture provided and a sunny outlook in the afternoons. There is a large, gravelled parking area.
Also on-site are the owners and three other letting properties:- Forresters Lodge (property 272) and The Cuckoos' Nest (property 184) and Woodpecker's Hideaway (Property 536). Rental includes bedlinen, towels, central heating, electricity, wireless internet access and Sky subscription. Regret no smoking and no pets.
* A mattress can be provided for a child by prior arrangement.
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Top 10 Metrics to Ensure your BDC is Humming - Presented by Jordan Duguay
Our very own Jordan Duguay will be holding a breakout session at this years DrivingSales Executive Summit. Join him at the Bellagio, Las Vegas on October 22nd, 2017 to hear him talk about Top 10 Metrics to Ensure your BDC is Humming.
Service BDC Industry Results Webinar
DealerMine CRM is proud to be hosting a webinar on August 31st at 11:00AM(PT)/3:00PM(ADT) discussing service BDC industry performance from 2016/17. Our host will be none other than Tim Twells, who is an Account & Curriculum Development Specialist with years of industry and service BDC specific experience.
New Blog Post - Protect Your Data So Your Business Can Prosper
President & CEO of DealerMine CRM, Bob Quirion, explains how to protect your data so your business can prosper.
Pragmatic Fixed Ops Growth - Presented by Jordan Duguay
Learn strategies that are driving new growth in Fixed Ops customer growth. Hear dealers discuss their strategy decisions of focusing on new customer acquisition or retention and which approaches are winning. Jordan, along with a few others, will expand on this topic.
Make the Most of Service Customer's Time - Presented by Jordan Duguay
Relationships can thrive or die in the service drive. This session is designed to show you how to make, maintain, and build customer relationships after the sale, by providing the customer with a seamless service interaction.
DealerMine: Finding small ways to make a BIG impact
We met up with Robert (Bob) Quirion, President and CEO of DealerMine, to talk about the origins of his CRM software for dealerships, the growth that moved his company into CenterBeam Place, and the essence of DealerMine – keeping people connected.
'Beers with Bob' The Sock Giveaway Edition
This week we are proud to announce the launch of our NEW WEB SERIES, Beers with Bob, starring our CEO, Bob Quirion. In each episode, Bob talks automotive industry while enjoying a cold beer and as an added bonus...he gives away free stuff! In this week's episode, Bob discusses NADA100 and...
Beyond Boundaries - Positive Purchase Experience with the help of CRM.
By now, it is established that CRM can do great work for the car dealer who knows how to take advantage of it. But CRM can also go a long way to keeping the customer happy, by creating a positive purchase experience. By personalizing the customer experience, whenever the dealer interacts with that customer, it becomes a more rewarding interaction. "Expectations...
NADA 2017 - DealerMine CRM
DealerMine will be showcasing their Service CRM, Sales CRM and BDC products at NADA 2017. January 27 - 29, 2017 meet the DealerMine team at booth #3767 in New Orleans.
Top 7 CRMs for the Auto Industry
A powerful CRM (Customer Relationship Manager) is a great tool for any business that values Internet leads. Managing a segmented list of subscribers is essential to following up with leads in a timely manner, providing them with the service they are seeking, and convincing them that your brand is trustworthy.


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Terri Scott, Jeanne Gallée, and Evelina Fedorenko
The two experimental lists are available here. Each includes intact and degraded versions of the materials.
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Localizer Script
The presentation script is available for download here.
Activation Maps
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When my husband and I just got married, we had a little drip coffee maker in our kitchen pantry. I had never used a coffee maker before my marriage so I was excited to try it out. Not to mention, I was also trying to impress my husband by showing him that I can brew a perfect cup of coffee J I thought the process was easy but I was wrong. You see, I'm the type of person who prefers to do things the faster way. I certainly don't have the patience to wait for 10-20 minutes just to make 2 cups of brewed coffee. Also, cleaning the coffee maker and changing the filter are such a hassle for me. After a week, I finally gave up on using our coffee maker and reverted to using instant coffee.
So when I learned about this innovative way of having brewed coffee without using a coffee maker, I am very thrilled! I'm talking about STEEP Coffee Bags which was founded and owned by Justin Bereber – a social entrepreneur who believes that making freshly brewed coffee shouldn't take too much time and effort. In fact, all it takes is to steep a coffee bag in a cup of boiling hot water for a few minutes similar to how you steep a tea bag. It's really that easy. It saves you time and money for not using a coffee maker and not buying disposable filters. Moreover, if you're a fan of cold brew coffee, then you'll be happy to know that you can also steep the coffee bag in cold water for 12-24 hours. The next day, you'll have your perfect cup of iced coffee that has lower acidity and is less bitter because of the cold brewing process. It's also a lot cheaper making your own cold brew coffee compared to the store-bought version.
STEEP Coffee Bags use biodegradable cornsilk coffee bags and locally-sourced roasted coffee beans to support our local farmers. The company also employs underprivileged mothers to help them fight poverty through a sustainable livelihood. Now that's what I called a socially responsible company.
STEEP Coffee Bags are available in 7 varieties.
- French Vanilla
- Peppermint
- Salted Caramel
- Hazelnut
- Robusta from Sultan Kudarat
- Arabica from Sagada
- Baraco from Batangas
They are available in the following sizes (includes prices as of this writing)
- Pouch of 10 - P 290.00
- Box of 15 - P 450.00
- Pouch of 35 - P 900.00
You can order STEEP Coffee Bags from its online shop or from its affiliate stores (check their website for the list).
Website: http://steepcoffeebags.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/STEEPCoffeeBags
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We believe that health care is a human right, not a commodity. We know that full liberation is only possible when all people have full agency over their bodies, including people who decide abortion is the right choice for them.
Women, particularly women of color and poor women, have regularly faced government intrusion in their health care and family planning decisions. Although Roe v Wade gave women the legal right to an abortion in 1973, we've seen the limit of naming abortion a right when most people can't afford access to the procedure or are denied access to a wide range of meaningful, culturally competent family planning services.
This means that DSA-LA is dedicated to Reproductive justice, a concept that moves beyond simply declaring that women have a legal right to an abortion. Reproductive justice recognizes that bodily autonomy (the idea that all people should have agency over what happens to their own body) is intimately linked to broader economic conditions which enable people to not have children or have children. As socialists, we believe the decision to have an abortion or raise a family should be made free of any economic or social coercion.
More broadly, we stand with all communities who have been denied their right to bodily autonomy at the hands of medical, economic, governmental, or juridical power. We stand against a society in which male dominance and heterosexuality are the norm and women do not control their own bodies.
Please join us in pooling our resources together to help fund the only clinic in Central Los Angeles that provides surgical abortions for their patients.
Women Strike! DSA-LA


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Economic Crimes
America Online Settlement
The Florida Attorney General's Office reached a settlement agreement with America Online. The agreement resolves consumer complaints about billing issues and membership charges involving the internet provider. In addition to making consumer restitution, the company has agreed to forgive consumer debts stemming from the issues involved in the investigation. Click on the following links to see more information about the settlement and a copy of the full settlement, or to download or print a copy of the complaint form to be used in this case.
News release on AOL settlement
Settlement agreement between Attorney General's Office and AOL
Form for Florida Consumer Complaint Against AOL:


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Integration, Middleware, SOA & Interoperability
You may be adopting a full on Service Orientated Architecture (SOA) approach to decouple and reuse complex services or building a robust application migration programme to move from legacy mainframe systems. We can help define your integration strategy, technology solutions, implementation road map, governance structure or benefits realisation program. Our senior consultants are career experts in integration and interoperability. Backed by our corporate thinking consultants from CIO, CTO & Chief Architect backgrounds we help to ensure integration is neither a lost opportunity nor a serious operational risk to your business. Let our experts:-
- Quantify Every Benefit available to you through good Enterprise Integration
- Implement an Enterprise Integration Strategy to realise business value
- Establish a High Performing Integration Architecture Practice capability
Benefits of Effective Enterprise Integration
Enterprise Integration Architecture utilities technology, process, methods and approaches to address fast paced business change. Providing an agile business model which can quickly integrate, process and exchange multiple sources of information safely and economically. Some common benefits easily realisable through an S&A engagement include:-
- Lower Technology Costs
- Less Business Operational Risk
- Increased Business Agility
- Reduced Business Complexity
- Increased Reuse of Assets & Processes
- More Efficient Vendor & Supplier Management
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China's great, as long as you understand, adapt to, and make good use of the implicit rules here. And as long as you feel it's no big deal if politics aren't civilized, the system isn't mature, there's no balance of power, and the future is uncertain; if you turn a blind eye to the rule of law not being set out, the lack of justice, unfairness in society, and the disparity between rich and poor; don't need freedom of expression, freedom of religion, freedom from poverty, or freedom from terror; and if you don't care about resource depletion, environmental collapse, and the pollution of the air, water, and soil—well, this is your paradise.
Update (10AM): Shortly after I posted this, Cheng's post disappeared. But the re-post on my own Weibo microblog still existed long enough for me to take this screenshot:
Update (12:45PM): Cheng has responded angrily to the deletion of his earlier post. My language skills are sadly deficient in the area of delivering curses in Chinese, so I'm not going to try to translate this right now.


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The Kentucky and Eastern Kentucky football programs both have a big headache on their hands this morning. Three members of the Kentucky football program were allegedly involved with an altercation with a EKU player in a Richmond, KY bar.
According to witnesses of the incident, EKU offensive lineman Colton Scurry got into a scuffle with Kentucky football team members Dorian Baker (wide receiver) Drew Barker (quarterback), and defensive end Tymere Dubose.
Witnesses to the incident claim say Scurry was the instigator of the incident, which resulted in him receiving what's described by his father as "multiple facial fractures." Deadspin is reporting that Scurry was hit over the head with a beer bottle.
An EKU spokesman said the school is investigating the incident. A spokesman from the University of Kentucky declined to comment.
The Lexington Courier-Journal reports that Baker, Barker, and Dubose were suspended for one game earlier in the 2014 season due to an incident on campus involving what's described as "an airsoft pellet gun scare."
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As usual so many fun sessions but also as usual not enough time to write about them!
Yesterday I had much fun with a naughty slave who got more than he bargained for when I catheterised him and proceeded to have my wicked way. I loved stretching his ass with my hand and stimulating his cock from the inside at the same time!
After the session he promised that next time I can see if I can break a cane on his bottom… Now that will be interesting.


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Without proper planning, investors who have improved, maintained, and even filled their properties with good tenants risk selling those assets for less than true value or paying capital gains taxes that could have been deferred. After an investor has determined that there are valid reasons to dispose of property, the next decision is how to effectuate the sale.
Outright Sale and Lease/Options
In an outright sale, an investor transfers title to property in exchange for payment without keeping any interest in the property. The buyer either pays all cash or makes a cash down payment and finances the balance of the purchase price with funds from a mortgage lender. If the investor has carefully considered the expenses, such as a real estate commission or unexpected repairs, and tax consequences – the local realty transfer tax and federal and state capital gains taxes – of an outright sale, this is the most expedient way to dispose of property.
For some investors, a short-term lease with the option to purchase may be more in keeping with their real estate investment plans. In such an arrangement, an "optionee" pays the owner for an option (also referred to as a down payment) to buy the property at a later date and then pays monthly rent for the duration of the lease. The owner and the optionee decide how much of the monthly rent is to be credited toward the purchase price. When exercising the purchase option, the optionee pays the balance of the purchase price with a conventional loan or other funds. The owner retains full ownership of (and tax responsibility for) the property until title passes to the optionee.
The lease/option is ideal for individuals who want to buy property but do not immediately qualify for a conventional mortgage because of inadequate income or what the lender deems to be a poor credit history. The lease/option transaction can save the seller the commission that a real estate agent would earn on an outright sale.
Installment Sales
At times, a real estate investment plan is best served by the gradual sale of a residential property and the transfer of maintenance, insurance, and tax responsibilities to a qualified buyer. In this type of transaction, the investor is both the seller and a lender who takes back a mortgage on the property being sold. Because the U.S. tax laws consider this an installment sale, the seller can defer payment of the capital gains tax while receiving monthly payments akin to rent but without the usual landlord burdens.
At the same time, the buyer gains title to the property without all the paperwork and fees associated with a conventional mortgage loan; this often allows the seller to ask for a higher purchase price. The interest rate and the length of the mortgage term determine the monthly payment amounts. For investors amenable to installment sales, this can be an astute way to attract buyers in a tough lending environment. The downside to an installment sale is that the seller will have to go through foreclosure procedures if the buyer defaults under the terms of the purchase agreement.
Due Diligence Is Always Paramount
Many investors have successfully engaged in more creative and risky exit strategies than the ones described above. Regardless of the disposal method chosen, investor-owners must never neglect their due diligence. Among other things, this means verifying that a buyer has the funds to purchase a property outright or to make monthly rental or mortgage payments to the owner.
There are other factors to consider. For example, if the owner is disposing of a multi-unit residential property and a prospective buyer lives far away, is inexperienced as a landlord, and has no plan for managing the property, the owner may decide that the risk of default on an installment sale would be too high.


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Create and Manage Polls
Polls allow you to ask attendees a question during a session, then to broadcast the results immediately. Unlike tests, polls are only a single question and are meant to collect real-time feedback and promote attendee interaction.
Polls are saved in the Library, which is shared by all organizers on your account.
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Create a new poll
1. Log in at https://global.gototraining.com.
2. Click Library in the left navigation.
3. On the Polls tab, click Create Poll.
4. Select the type of poll (i.e., whether attendees can select single or multiple answers).
5. Enter the possible answers.
6. Click Save when finished.
7. The test will automatically be saved to your Library, where you can access it at any time and use it for any future sessions.
Add a poll to a session
1. On the Manage Trainings page, click Edit in the Polls section.
2. Click Add Poll, then select one of the following:
- Create New – This will launch you into a blank Polls page, where you can create a new poll. Once you are finished, the poll will automatically be saved to the Library for later use.
- From Library – This will open a pop-up window from which you can select a poll that was previously created and saved to the Library.
Edit or remove a poll in a session
1. On the Manage Training page, click Edit in the Polls section.
- To edit the poll, click its title.
- To remove the poll, click the Delete icon next to it. Caution – this action cannot be undone!


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Malaysia to reduce palm oil stocks
According to Oxford Business Group, a national drive to reduce the oversupply of palm oil in Malaysia, the world's second-largest producer, is expected to bring greater market stability, supported by government incentives and trade controls.
Climbing stockpile
According to data from the Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB), palm oil stocks rose by 2.63m tonnes in September, up 5.46% over the previous month, a thee-year high. Crude palm oil holdings increased by 6.68% month-on-month to 1.56m tonnes, with processed oil stocks up by a more modest 3.74% to just over 1m tonnes, the board said in a statement in mid-October.
Stockpiles rose despite export growth in September, with overseas shipments reaching 1.68m tonnes, up from 1.61m in August, and biodiesel exports nearly doubling to 31,400 tonnes.
Officials have warned that further increases in stock would likely depress prices, with many market analysts monitoring Malaysian palm oil reserves as an indicator of future prices.
"If we don't do anything now, it is expected that palm oil inventory would exceed 3m tonnes by November," Amar Douglas Uggah Embas, minister of plantation industries and commodities, told local media in early October. "If it reaches that level, prices will likely come down," he added.
This could have a significant impact on the country's economy. Crude and processed palm oil accounted for 6.1% of total exports last year, according to figures from the Malaysian External Trade Development Corporation, generating RM47bn ($11.3bn) worth of revenue.
Incentives & trade controls
In a bid to shore up prices, the Malaysian authorities have pledged to halt the rise in stockpiles and curb the surplus to a more manageable 2m tonnes through a series of incentives and trade controls.
One such programme is a RM100m ($24m) scheme by the MPOB to encourages growers to replace old, low-yielding oil palms with new saplings on some 83,000 ha of plantations.
The initiative, which went into effect on October 1, will provide financial assistance for growers though the end of the year, with incentives of RM1000-1500 ($240-260) per ha, according to the Ministry of Plantation Industries and Commodities. The programme is expected to curb production by around 250,000 tonnes in the short term.
A second measure, also announced in early October, involves fast-tracking the launch of B10 biodiesel production. While an emphasis on the production of B10 – which is 10% palm oil and 90% diesel – could help boost demand for domestic palm oil, broader uptake could be limited by lower fossil fuel prices.
Meanwhile, on the trade side, the Malaysian government has pledged to control the flow of imported palm oil to help encourage greater use of domestic output. Malaysia imported around 66,000 tonnes of crude palm oil in August alone – equivalent to roughly 3% of its monthly domestic production – most of which came from Indonesia.
Additionally, Malaysia announced in October that it will maintain an export tax of 0% on crude palm oil – given that the price remains above RM2175 ($521) per tonne – for the seventh straight month in a bid to make Malaysian palm oil more competitive.
Demand upside
The replanting initiative in particular is seen as a fairly sustainable approach, as it will reduce production in the short term while still creating higher-yielding crops as the new oil palms mature, allowing growers to take advantage of expected increases in global demand further down the line.
In June the US Food and Drug Administration announced that food manufacturers had three years to remove harmful trans fats from their products. The move is expected to generate greater demand for replacement oils such as palm in the coming years, buoyed by the prospect of greater market access thanks to the recently agreed Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal.
Changjian Ji, tropical oils merchant at US-based palm oil supplier Cargill, told industry press in September that palm oil is seen the number-one replacement for partially hydrogenated oils.
Regional cooperation
Given the ongoing volatility in palm oil prices, Indonesia and Malaysia – which together account for 85% of global palm oil supply, according to the Malaysia Palm Oil Council – could be looking to work together to promote greater market stability.
According to local press reports, in early October Indonesian President Joko Widodo and Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak agreed to spearhead the creation of an intergovernmental Council of Palm Oil Producing Countries (CPOPC), which could help regulate the oil's production, stocks and prices.
The price of Malaysian palm oil has experienced a high degree of volatility of late, up 20% month-on-month in September after hitting a six-and-a-half-year low of RM1863 ($446) per tonne in August. The price swing has been exacerbated by the weaker ringgit, which was trading its the lowest value against the US dollar since 1998 in late September.
The CPOPC is expected to benefit the wider palm oil industry, the Malaysian Institute of Economic Research noted, helping to standardise efforts to promote environmental sustainability and reduce industry uncertainty.
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An orthopedic brace or orthosis is a device used to control, guide, limit, and/or immobilize an extremity (arm or leg), joint, or body segment to facilitate rehabilitation, control pain, or promote healing. To receive a brace from Audubon Orthotic & Prosthetic Services, you must have a prescription from your treating physician.
Bracing can be a confusing process for patients. That's why Audubon wants to make it as easy and painless as possible. We are dedicated to you, our patients, and strive to provide the superior care you deserve.
For more information on what to expect when you come to one of our Colorado Springs offices, please call us at (719) 632-7669 for our south location or (719) 867-7335 for our north campus.
For the head, neck, back, arms and legs: To create your custom brace, we will need a mold of the affected body part. This can be as easy as getting a set of measurements or as complicated as needing a cast.
In most cases our practitioners will use fiberglass to mold the area of your body that requires bracing. It will take approximately five minutes for the casting material to dry, at which time the practitioner will remove the cast. We then use this cast to create a mold for your custom brace.
For the feet: In some cases it is necessary to mold the feet, especially if you are receiving foot orthotics. This is a simple process in which the practitioner will place your feet into soft moldable foam. The type of molding required varies based upon the complexity of the brace and if it is custom or non-custom.
When you arrive for your initial visit, the practitioner will inform you of what molding process is required and guide you through how he will be molding you.
Most of our devices are custom made by hand, a craftsmanship that takes a bit of time. We do our best to prepare custom devices within two weeks of your initial visit.
When you come in to receive your orthosis, your practitioner will have you "try it out" by doing a variety of activities in our office. We will make any necessary adjustments to ensure it fits perfectly and is comfortable for you.
With all custom bracing, follow-up visits are required to ensure proper fit and function. These visits are included in the initial price of the brace.
Some braces function inside of a shoe. While your brace is customized and trimmed to the exact size and shape of your foot, it takes up extra room in your shoe, which means you will need a new pair of shoes.
If your doctor prescribed a non-custom device or off-the-shelf orthosis, your wait can be much shorter. Our walk-in clinic can fill your prescription without an appointment. We carry a large inventory of prefabricated devices so you can receive your brace the day of your initial visit.
If we do not have a prescribed non-custom brace in stock, we can order it for you. Delivery may take up to two weeks. If you would like to receive your brace sooner than that, we can arrange for expedited shipping at an additional charge.
All braces come with a 90-day adjustment warranty, which includes any necessary adjustments or replacement due to defect. Orthoses are considered one-time-use products; once the device leaves our office it is non-returnable unless there is a manufacturer defect.
If the brace is defective, we will exchange it for the same product. Most braces are covered by insurance with some exceptions. One of our team will inform you of your financial responsibility before you see the orthotist.
We offer a wide range of orthoses for the shoulder, elbow, wrist, hand, neck, back, hip, knee, ankle, and foot. For details, see Orthotic Services.
Each patient's situation is different. The length of time it takes to start the following process after your amputation depends on the length of time it takes your residual limb and incision site to heal.
Your doctor will decide when you are sufficiently healed and ready to begin the process. Usually each visit occurs a week apart.
At your first visit we will get background information from you. This includes your address, phone number, height, weight, age, prescribing physician, and medical history. We will discuss the prosthetic options available to you dependent on an assessment of your strength, activity level, and goals.
Before casting, we also take a look at your residual limb for any prominent bones, sensitive areas, and swelling. It is very important that your leg not be swollen when we take a cast of your leg to make the socket. If you are swollen, you will need to wear a shrinker to remove fluid from your limb and make another appointment for the casting of your residual limb.
Some insurance companies require that we get prior authorization before we start the procedure to make your prosthesis. If this is the case, we will do only the evaluation at this appointment. Once we get authorization, we will contact you to make an appointment to be cast.
If your leg is at a consistent volume and we have verified your insurance coverage, we will take measurements and a cast of your residual limb. We will also take measurements of your sound leg to make sure the height of the prosthesis is accurate.
During this appointment you will be fit with a clear plastic socket that was made from the cast of your residual limb. This is called a "check socket" because we use it to check the fit of the prosthesis on your residual limb.
When you come to this appointment, you will need to bring with you the pair of shoes that you will be wearing the most often with your prosthesis. You will walk between the parallel bars while wearing the check socket.
At this time we will check for correct height and also change the alignment of the prosthesis. Changing the alignment means that we make changes which will improve your gait (how you walk) and give you the greatest stability and comfort.
Depending on the situations encountered during this appointment, you might need another check socket made, which will mean an additional visit.
During this appointment you will be fit with your new prosthesis along with a supply of prosthetic socks. You will be educated on the proper donning of your prosthesis and how to determine the correct number of prosthetic socks to wear.
If this is your first prosthesis, do not expect to wear it all the time right away. We recommend a short period of time the first day and gradually increase the wearing time each day.
You should check the skin on your residual limb often for signs of irritation or redness. Redness over a large area that dissipates after removal of the prosthesis is usually normal. If you have localized redness caused by pressure, please contact our facility for an appointment so that changes can be made.
We also recommend that first-time prosthetic wearers receive physical therapy. They will "teach" you how to walk and do other daily activities while wearing your prosthesis.
We will make a follow-up appointment for 1-2 weeks after you receive your prosthesis. At this time we can address any concerns or problems you are having. If you begin to experience discomfort before this appointment, call our office to schedule an earlier appointment.
If you begin to experience discomfort, remember that your prosthesis has not changed. It is more likely that your residual limb has undergone a physical change.
Your prosthesis was designed to fit your residual limb's unique shape. If your limb is not in the socket properly or if the shape of your residual limb has changed, it can be uncomfortable. Often this discomfort can be relieved by adding or removing prosthetic socks.
We take the guesswork out of the orthotic and prosthetic process. Our deep level of engagement with our patients enables us to help you understand what to expect when you receive an orthosis or prosthesis.
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Since 2000, Audubon Orthotic & Prosthetic Services has helped hundreds of patients overcome trauma or the loss of a limb with custom-fitted orthotics and prosthetics. We love hearing their stories of courage and triumph.


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Hey Kids! Time for another super snazzy behind the scenes video from your pals at Boudoir Louisville! This video was filmed on location at an airplane museum in Pennsylvania. Don't mind the extremely sweaty guy behind the camera. It was around 95 degrees inside that hanger. It was August after all... Hope you enjoy!
Don't forget to watch this in HD! Click the little "gear" icon and elect HD.
*Please note, photos are only used on our blog and website with written permission from each individual client. If you book a shoot with us, your photos will remain private unless you give us permission. Visit Boudoir Louisville for more details. To view our most up to date pinup and boudoir galleries, Click Here! If you are super bored, drop by our YouTube Channel and watch a few of our behind the scenes videos! Watch Now! Snapping gorgeous pinup and boudoir photography in Louisville, Cincinnati, Lexington and beyond!


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Vacation rental condominium. Sleeps 4, 2 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms. No pets allowed.
69-1010 Keana Place #E303
Waikoloa, HI 96738
United States
An excellent top-floor space with outstanding views of Mauna Loa slopes and Hualalai, including the historic Pu'u Wa'a Wa'a cinder cone. Views of sparkling waters of A-Bay, accented by occasional sailboats, are wonderful. Enjoy the abundance of light that
flows through this welcoming 1,417 square foot condo in one of the most lovely spots at the Vista complex. Professionally designed and very well stocked, this unit will provide all the essential items you need for a comfortable and carefree stay.
The larger (A-style) Vista floor plan works well for families or two couples with its generous kitchen, guest bedroom en suite, extra half-bath off the living area, and cozy entrance foyer, in addition to the unit's four new chaise lounges on the lanai. But
it is also uniquely suited for that special romantic getaway for two. Other features of this well-maintained suite include a variety of exceptional, original art; updated living room furnishings; custom beds with luxurious linens; and designer wallpaper throughout.
There is also an impressive assortment of cookware, appliances and fine-dining amenities. Wake up to stunning views of deep-blue waters and clear skies from your master suite that opens onto a 381-square-foot lanai.
Located just a block from the Kings' Shops and within a short walk to A-Bay beach, this condo is ideally placed within an easy walk to all the major resort attractions, including the Kings' and Beach golf courses. Guests will find a variety of dining options
within an easy stroll (or a very short drive), such as the renowned Roy's Waikoloa Bar & Grill at the Kings' Shops and Macaroni Grill at the Queens' Marketplace. Various beach items are included or may be requested. There is an assigned (free) parking stall
located steps from the building's elevator.
The Vista's superb amenities consist of a heated lap pool and two jacuzzi spas; a large fitness center; a business room; and a barbeque pavilion where guests and property owners hold frequent gatherings.
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Stayed 21 days ending in
December, 2019
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George K from Vancouver, BC recommends this vacation rental
Great condo, great location. Peggy is the best.
We appreciated having you as our guests. I hope that you had a great time on the island. Thank you very much for your review. We hope to have you back in one of our units this year.
Stayed 10 days ending in
October, 2019
a guest from Toronto, ON recommends this vacation rental
The condo was exactly as listed with everything you could need for a great vacation.
Location was excellent close enough to coffee, a quick meal or a beach. Peggy was very helpful.
Stayed 7 days ending in
July, 2019
a guest from Broken Arrow, OK recommends this vacation rental
Having been to the Big Island before, we knew that we wanted to stay in the Waikoloa Beach area. After searching for vacation rentals, and after exchanging a couple of reassuring emails, we made our selection based on several factors (price, location,
amenities). Also, since there were 4 adults going, this unit had 4 chaisse lounges on the Lanai, which was great for relaxation.
We were informed before our arrival that there was an issue with the washing machine in our condo. We were given access to another (empty) condo if we wanted to do any laundry, which we took advantage of.
All in all, a great time with comfortable surroundings.
Stayed 8 days ending in
March, 2019
a guest from Coquitlam, BC recommends this vacation rental
The condo is wonderful. Peggy was wonderful to work with. Thanks.
Stayed 5 days ending in
March, 2019
Amy K from Baltimore, MD recommends this vacation rental
This condo is amazing. The location is fantastic- easy access to nearby restaurants, markets and shopping; as well as some of the larger resorts like the Hilton...we hopped in our car and went up to Spencer Beach Park,
beach 69 with ease.
The condo has all the amenities you need...even though we ate most of our meals out. We did have tons of leftovers and stayed in one night. We had dinner outside and it was lovely.
The 3rd floor balcony porch is awesome for lounging, reading or having morning coffee.
We didn't use the pool because we are more of beach folk, but maybe next time!
They provide all sorts of beach/pool amenities- chairs, towels, tubes.
Getting in and out of the gated community was easy!
Stayed 4 days ending in
March, 2019
a guest from West Linn, OR recommends this vacation rental
We enjoyed our stay in this condo. It was very nicely furnished and close to great beaches and shops. The view was nice, although the "ocean view" is limited. However it also has a beautiful mountain view. We appreciated having beach chairs and boogie
boards to use. The only drawback was the furniture was so nice I worried about getting sunblock on it.
Peggy was very helpful and was quickly reachable.
Stayed 10 days ending in
October, 2018
John W from Chapel Hill, NC recommends this vacation rental
This was our second stay in Vista E303. The condo is beautifully decorated with very comfortable furnishings including on the lanai. The kitchen has all the cooking utensils you might need. We especially like the location of the condo since it is in walking
distance of shopping as well as the beach. It is a very convenient place to stay if you are attending a meeting at the Hilton.
Stayed 12 days ending in
October, 2018
Janie R from Mount Shasta, CA recommends this vacation rental
We have rented with Waikoloa Realty for the past several years. We always get a place to fit our needs...Vista E303 was perfect. The unit has everything...the beds are very comfortable. Good knives in the kitchen for those who like to cook. Primo air conditioning.
Excellent location! Quiet. Will come back next year for sure. Peggy is the BEST!
Thank you so much for your feedback and we are glad to hear that this unit worked out for you. You will always have a home here!
Stayed 4 days ending in
October, 2018
Peter M from Leverkusen, XX recommends this vacation rental
High class 2 Bedroom condo with excelent furniture. Silent area and nice balconys.
Stayed 7 days ending in
August, 2018
a guest from Sammamish, WA recommends this vacation rental
Everything was wonderful. The setting was quiet and peaceful, and the location was close to the shops and the beach. The condo itself was great--worked really well for 4 of us, and the lanai was fantastic! Peggy was super responsive and helpful as well.
We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 6 days ending in
August, 2018
Mike B from Kanata, ON recommends this vacation rental
We really enjoyed the place. It exceeded our expectations. Having multiple bathrooms was nice. The lanai was awesome. The unit was very spacious.
Peggy reached out to us a couple of times to see if we needed anything. We did run low on dishwasher detergent, and it was provided within a couple hours. The location worked out really well for us. Thanks.
Stayed 5 days ending in
June, 2018
Chris H from Wadsworth, IL recommends this vacation rental
What a beautiful condo in a perfect location. This is probably the nicest condo we have ever stayed in. Would love to stay here again! Pool is very nice and was never crowded. Every night we would take the short walk to watch the sun set at "A" Bay. Just
Thank you so much for your nice comments! Sunsets at A-Bay are indeed magical. We hope you will return.
Stayed 6 days ending in
April, 2018
Keith A from Oakville, ON recommends this vacation rental
We've stayed in Maui, Kauai, and several locations on the Big Island, and this property was by far the best one that we've stayed at in Hawaii. The condo was clean, quiet, and well situated for our various trips and visits to nearby beaches. We also enjoyed
sitting on the lanai in the mornings while we had breakfast, taking in the amazing view. A-Bay with its amazing sunsets and the Lava Lava Beach Club with its amazing cocktails are nearby. We will definitely stay at this property again the next time we are
on the Big Island!
It was very nice working with you and we hope to have you back soon.
Stayed 12 days ending in
April, 2018
Sandra P from Los Gatos, CA recommends this vacation rental
This home away from home offered everything you could ask for; lovely decor, very clean, well stocked, partial ocean view and a great location to walk to everything! You couldn't ask for better golfing so conveniently close by, either.
It was a pleasure to work with Peggy on our reservation and throughout our stay. We will definitely book E303 again!
Stayed 4 days ending in
April, 2018
a guest from Cary, NC recommends this vacation rental
Great rental property. The patio is enormous with an amazing view of A-bay and Hualalai. Condo was very spacious and comfortable, nicely decorated. Patio does overlook Waikoloa drive, which creates some vehicle noise in the evening, but in the morning
it was quiet, great place to enjoy breakfast.
We appreciate your feedback and hope that your family had a fun time on the island.
Stayed 10 days ending in
January, 2018
a guest from Richmond, BC recommends this vacation rental
We loved this unit. Lovely view, comfortable furniture, fun decor. There was plenty of space for the three of us and we really enjoyed our entire stay. It was safe, quiet and well-maintained. We'd definitely book it again. If they decided to put a shiny
brand new kitchen we might want to buy the place off of them! ;) There's lots to do in this area. 10 nights was great - but even more would have been better. Thanks for sharing this lovely home with me and my girls!
Stayed 9 days ending in
November, 2017
Virginia H from Quesnel, BC recommends this vacation rental
This condo was much better than the pictures show, was the perfect setting for a family vacation. We enjoyed the pool and hot tubs which were kept very clean. Peggy was extremely helpful with the few requests we had. We loved the lanai & spectacular sunsets
from this unit. Hapuna Beach is close by & is an absolute must, everyone enjoyed it there. We would highly recommend this unit in Waikoloa.
Stayed 7 days ending in
August, 2017
a guest from Nashville, TN recommends this vacation rental
The condo was very clean and was located in a great location. The lanai was very nice with a great view of the bay. The agent was very quick to respond to any questions and the included beach chairs, beach umbrella, cooler, and snorkel gear was a wonderful
The only feedback I would offer is that the washer is very small and the dryer often took two cycles to dry towels. That being said, it was nice to have a washer and dryer in the unit.
Thank you for your time in reviewing this condo. We appreciate your letting us know about the sluggish dryer situation so that we could get it repaired for the next arrival.
Stayed 15 days ending in
May, 2017
a guest from Kalamazoo, MI recommends this vacation rental
Condo was clean,spacious and nicely furnished. The location was perfect. Only a short drive to the some of the most beautiful beaches. Excellent restaurants near by. We dealt with Peggy for all our needs and she was awesome. We asked for 3 beach chairs,
3 beach chairs were in the condo when we arrived. Asked for snorkel equipment, next day at our door step. I only have positive things to say and cant wait to go back.
Stayed 8 days ending in
April, 2017
David H from Evansville, IN recommends this vacation rental
The condo was decorated very well and had all the amenities that one would need. The view from the lanai was great.
Stayed 7 days ending in
March, 2017
a guest from University Place, WA recommends this vacation rental
The place was just as described/ the photos show no surprises which make for awesome satisfaction. If your lucky enough to find this place available TAKE IT! The location within Waikoloa is easily accessible to everything. Peggy, the manager, was very
easy to deal with and access was perfect. The condo is stocked with everything for a comfortable vacation. I'd recommend this place.
It was a pleasure to accommodate your family, and we are happy to hear that you had everything you needed and that the condo worked out well. Thank you for your review!
Stayed 7 days ending in
January, 2017
a guest from Mountain View, CA recommends this vacation rental
no issues!
Stayed 7 days ending in
December, 2016
Laura L from Woodland Hills, CA recommends this vacation rental
We were so fortunate to find this condo. It was absolutely beautiful and very quiet and comfortable. We especially enjoyed sitting out on the balcony for breakfast and watching the sunset. Peggy was particularly helpful. She supplied us with boogie boards
and folding chairs. I recommend driving to Hapuna Beach for boogie boarding. We also went on a lava tour that was amazing. We will definitely return to this spot. Waikoloa is a quaint, nice area with plenty of great places to eat and the beach nearby is fun
for walking. Peggy always returned my phone calls promptly and she gave good advice. I highly recommend this vacation rental company,especially Peggy.
Stayed 8 days ending in
November, 2016
sam s recommends this vacation rental
Everything was great, Thanks
Stayed 22 days ending in
November, 2016
Jochen L recommends this vacation rental
very spacious, good location, everything was in a perfect order,transaction with manager was promptly and helpful
Stayed 14 days ending in
October, 2016
Steve M from Vancouver, WA recommends this vacation rental
One of the guidebooks in the condo described the Vista Waikoloa as a Bargain & we would agree. It has a great location though not directly oceanfront. We stayed in E-303 for 2 weeks & loved it. From the lanai, we had a great view of the gorgeous sunrises
looking left in the morning & of the glorious sunsets in the evening looking right. Straight ahead we could see A-Bay as well as a "far away" peek at the ocean itself. The condo was large & we really appreciated the half bath as well as the 2 full baths with
the 2 bedrooms. Very comfortable place to stay. Some units have wet bars on the lanai; this unit does not. I would have liked having our own bbq but I don't think any of the units here at their own. While there is a common area with bbq's we didn't feel like
making use of those. All in all, a great stay & a wonderful place.
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Open source BI software takes step toward parity with commercial BI
Jaspersoft released an enterprise version of its open source business intelligence (BI) suite that the vendor says puts it on par with commercial BI offerings.
The open source business intelligence (BI) software market took another big step toward parity with its commercial counterpart on Tuesday as Jaspersoft unveiled a new professional edition of its core BI suite.
Jaspersoft Enterprise Edition includes a number of new and enhanced features that the San Francisco-based vendor says make it comparable -- and in some cases, superior -- to competing BI suites from commercial BI vendors like SAP BusinessObjects and IBM Cognos.
"The key for us is we really work to deliver what our customers want," said Jaspersoft CEO Brian Gentile. "Enterprise-class problems need to be solved."
Among the new features in the enterprise edition are auto logging for compliance tracking, a multi-tenancy deployment option, a multidimensional ROLAP component, and improved extract, transform and load (ETL) capabilities, Gentile explained.
In addition, the company released Jaspersoft 3.7, the latest version of its BI suite, with updated features that are available in both the enterprise and community editions. They include in-memory analysis capabilities, improved flash-based visualization tools, repository search functionality, and an online help desk for support.
While many of the features have been around for some time and are common components of most commercial BI suites, they could help Jaspersoft expand its customer base from small and medium-sized businesses to larger organizations with more stringent compliance, support and other requirements, said Jay Lyman, an analyst with The 451 Group.
The down economy is also improving open source software's prospects with enterprise customers. Open source vendors do not charge software license fees but make money through subscription and support fees.
Lyman said that most CIOs feel an "obligation" at least to consider open source software, BI or otherwise.
Gartner, in a recent report, predicted that demand for open source BI will grow significantly over the next two years as vendors like Jaspersoft add more enterprise-class features. The Stamford, Conn.-based analyst firm predicts that production deployments of open source BI tools will "grow fivefold through 2012."
Other open source BI vendors in the market include Orlando, Fla.-based Pentaho, which recently released a new interactive reporting interface, and San Mateo, Calif.-based Actuate, whose professional edition BI suite is based on the open source Eclipse BIRT project.
Jaspersoft's Gentile said the vendor developed the new features as a direct response to demands from its larger customers, which are keen on making better use of the ever-increasing amount of data they collect but also want service and support guarantees. He conceded that the vendor had some catching up to do.
For example, audit logging, which lets administrators see who accesses which reports and dashboards, how long they stay, and how often they visit, is a key requirement for larger organizations that must comply with both internal and external regulations, Gentile said. Most commercial BI suites have offered this functionality for years.
"We definitely had to catch up on that," he said.
He added, however, that other new features, particularly the multi-tenancy deployment option, put Jaspersoft ahead of its commercial counterparts. The new option allows IT organizations to deploy the software as a service (SaaS) within the enterprise, with users accessing BI applications over the Web much like on-demand or SaaS-based software that lives in the public cloud.
The benefit of an internal multi-tenancy deployment is that now IT doesn't have to deploy the software on each individual desktop, Gentile said, and it gives them one central location from which to manage the software.
"We're the only BI vendor that I know that has made a SaaS-enabled BI platform," he said. "I'm surprised no one else has thought of this."
Other commercial vendors do have similar, if not identical, offerings, however. IBM, for example, late last year launched its Smart Analytics Cloud offering, an internal cloud of blade servers that support BI and advanced analytics. Also last year, Greenplum introduced its Enterprise Data Cloud, a virtual infrastructure of commodity hardware on which customers deploy and run Greenplum's data warehouse platform.
And several SaaS BI vendors are in the market, including Birst, Oco and PivotLink, which target mostly midmarket customers.
Still, with more enterprise-class features and an economy still in recovery mode, Jaspersoft is in a good position to gain market share, 451 Group's Lyman said.
"The economic difficulty of the last 24 months has come at a time when open source software is positively associated with cost savings," he said. "Perceptions of open source software have transformed."


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Permanent Marker on your favourite dress, your walls; there is a solution for it
Don't fret if accidentally you have permanent marker on your walls, clothes etc. It is not as permanent- there is a way out. Try it and see if it works. I just tried using hand sanitizer on an old top I had given up on. You should have seen my "Shoki" dance moves after it came off.


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Breasts naturally lose elasticity over time, which can cause them to sag and droop. Some women also experience a loss of fullness in the breasts and wrinkled skin texture due to fat loss along the cleavage area. While breast changes are a natural part of aging, the rate of change varies from one woman to the next and is impacted by many factors: weight gain and loss, pregnancy, and breastfeeding can all take their toll on the shape and appearance of the breasts.
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Breast lift surgery (also called mastopexy) is performed by removing excess skin from the breasts and surrounding areas, tightening the surrounding tissue, and creating the desired new breast contour. A breast lift can also help reduce the size of the areolas, which become enlarged in many women over time.
When mastopexy (breast lift) is performed properly by a highly trained cosmetic surgeon, like the double board-certified surgeons at the Aesthetic Surgery Institute, the result is rejuvenated breasts that are perkier, firmer, and more youthful-looking.
There are several different surgical techniques to lift the breasts. Which procedure your surgeon decides is best will depend on your specific situation—your breast shape, fullness, and the expected results.
This is the most commonly performed breast lift surgery at the Aesthetic Surgery Institute. The surgeon makes three incisions: a circular incision around the areola, a vertical incision from the nipple downward, and a curved horizontal incision along the breast crease (where the breast meets the ribcage). The surgeon then repositions the nipple higher up on the breast, removes excess skin and breast tissue, and closes the incisions.
This "anchor-keyhole incision" procedure allows the surgeon to move more tissue for more substantial repositioning of the breast, making it ideal for many women who have excessive sagging. The procedure is so named because of the scar that results from the surgery, which has the appearance of an anchor.
This technique is best suited to women with smaller breasts who need minor repositioning of the breast tissue. The surgeon makes two incisions along the areola in concentric circles around the nipple, then removes the circular strip of skin, pulls taut the surrounding skin, and reattaches it to the nipple. The procedure is often referred to as a "doughnut" breast lift because of the shape of the skin that is removed.
Also used for minor repositioning of breast tissue, with mini mastopexy or "lollipop" breast lift the surgeon creates a circular incision along the outside edge of the areola, a second incision down the front of the breast from the middle of the nipple to the crease along the ribcage, then a third incision above the nipple to where the nipple will be moved. The surgeon then moves the nipple upward, pulls the vertical incisions taut, and connects them beneath the new location of the nipple.
The technique is referred to as a "lollipop" mastopexy because the resulting scar is a faint vertical line running down the front of the breast from the center of the nipple, which has the appearance of a lollipop.
In patients who have significant breast volume loss, adding breast implants during breast lift surgery may provide better results, helping restore fullness and reshape the breasts. Your surgeon will counsel you on whether breast implants along with breast lift may be right for you.
Breast lift surgeries typically take between two and three hours and are performed in an outpatient setting under general anesthesia. Depending on how extensive the surgery is, however, a one-day hospital stay may be required after surgery.
After surgery, patients are advised to rest for 24-48 hours. Patients will wear a pressure garment or specialized bra for 24 hours a day for three to four weeks and must avoid gym exercise for four weeks. Patients also must avoid sun exposure on the breasts for a few months and take special care of the incision sites by applying scar reducing creams and silicone gel sheets. Bruising, swelling, and tenderness are normal after surgery and usually take about two to three weeks to subside.
Risks and Possible Complications: The risks and complications of breast lift surgery are similar to those of any invasive surgery and may include infection, hematoma, and—rarely—loss of nipple or areola tissues, which may require reconstructive surgery later. The risk of complications is minimized with an experienced cosmetic surgeon, like the experts at the Aesthetic Surgery Institute.
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Ecommerce: A Look Into Our Shopping App Future
Recently, there have been a few new apps developed that may be game changers for the shopping market.
Many people have had ideas to make applications easier to use, but most have failed to have many adopters. Here are a few that have been highlighted as successful.
Currently, Catalogs are a top revenue driver for U.S. retailers equating to around 45% of sales. The delivery of catalogs also is approximately 5% of all paper usage in the country as well as about 20 billion catalogs are sent out yearly. The first app called Catalog Spree, rolls catalogs into one handy app. This application is only on iPad currently. Rather then getting all those catalogs in the mail, the app aggregates them all into the one interface. Users can then favorite items and be alerted when the item's price changes, see future sales and post items on Facebook. Here is a screenshot of the current interface.
Personally, I enjoy getting catalogs in the mail, the experience of flipping through the pages is nice since I typically am in front of the computer the majority of the day. While I rarely purchase anything from the catalog, I do online shop so it will be interesting integrating the two options.
The second application that has come out maybe take a bit more for consumer to adopt. It is called Scan It! and is currently only available at Stop & Stop grocery stores. This application system will allow customers to use their iPhone or Android device to scan the bar code, it collects the 'purchase' and you bag the item there. So effectively, combining the shopping and checkout into one step.The grocery list is then saved with the customer's loyalty shopping card and you pay all at once at the end. Customers will receive sales and product offering updates because of the information saved on the loyalty card.
This video really shows how the app works. Previously, Stop & Shop had scanners that customers picked up- using that technology the grocery store saw around $7.00 per visit extra spent and customers came to the store 10% more often. Obviously, if customers scan the items immediately there is less second guessing at the end during the typical checkout period.
While the concept is very compelling, I wonder if people will be able to break the routine of checking out and paying together. Also, the issue comes in of trying to scan the items using your phone. Often, I have trouble with the self check-out scanners, I can't image how a phone camera will pick up the bar code.
These are two of the most recent shopping apps that have come out. Are there any new apps or mobile websites that you currently use that are changing the way you shop?