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This morning I found myself staring at a blank screen.
I needed to write a blog post but couldn't think of any ideas to write about.
After about 30 minutes of reading to stimulate my brain, I started wondering: why is it easy to come up with blog topic ideas sometimes, while other times a good idea can't be found to save your life?
I started thinking about the most successful things I've written over the past few years. I realized the most popular and engaging things I've written were also some of the easiest topics to come up with.
In many cases I didn't even sit down to think about the topics that have inspired my best work. They just came out of nowhere.
Those ideas always seem to come from some magic fountain of inspiration that comes and goes. The elusive "muse" perhaps.
And on the other hand, I don't recall producing any really great content that started out as a struggle to identify a topic.
If you've noticed something similar about your own writing, I'd love to hear your theories about why this is in the comments below.
Here's my theory.
When you don't know what to write about, it's a huge red flag.
When you don't know what to write about, it's a sign that you're disconnected from your audience.
Your focus isn't on the people who really matter. If it was, finding a topic wouldn't be an issue. When you're well connected to your audience and their needs and interests, topic ideas abound.
As I thought about my own work, I realized that the best or most important posts and projects I've produced over the past few years usually started as one of the following:
- By paying attention to what people are saying on social networks and in forums (Write Epic Shit— spurred by someone writing me on Twitter)
- A conversation with a particular reader (18 Months, 2 Blogs, Six Figures— I decided to write this after talking with a reader about why a straightforward guide like this didn't exist)
- A discussion with another blogger or entrepreneur (Why Every "Twitter Tips" Article You've Ever Read is Essentially Worthless (or Worse) — this started as a conversation with Ev Bogue)
- Via feedback or a question I received over email or in a survey (Need Some Motivation Right Now? Read This IMMEDIATELY— in response to many emails I receive from people who are having trouble finding motivation)
- Through working one-on-one with a client (The Ultimate Business Plan Workbook for Bloggers— I originally created this for a client)
- By reading blog comments, either on my site or other sites (Million Dollar Blog Project — this idea came from a reader's comment about wanting a group blogging project)
The best ideas come from writing to solve a problem or inspire a particular reader or group of readers.
When you struggle to find ideas to write about, you're not looking in the right place. Your focus isn't on the right things.
Take Action: Find Your Next Great Idea
I'd love you to do two things today.
First, think about some of your best content. Where did the ideas for that come from? Leave a comment below and let me know what you notice about your own work.
Second, I'd love you to write your next blog post by looking to your existing or potential readers for topic ideas.
Look in blog comments (on your own or other sites), forums, email from readers and on Twitter or Facebook for problems, needs and desires that your readers or perspective readers are talking about.
Or, try talking with other bloggers/entrepreneurs, taking a survey, working with a client or having a conversation with a reader.
Write your next blog post or record your next video or podcast with the intention of solving a problem for a someone or a group of people. Choose something that you read or heard about directly using one of the methods above.
Give this a shot and come back and let me know if you make a breakthrough.
I think you will.


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Giving is not something that is natural to human sin nature. As Christians we have to learn what giving means and how to do it appropriately.
Today debt has coomon place. Why should one not be in debt, afterall the US Government is right? Here you will find commentary on debt as well as helpful ideas on how to get out.
Budgeting is the core of every financially sound home. So get your start here or find new tips to make life easier.
With so many books and websites out there how do you know where to even start? Right here of course, where you can find links and book lists from some of our favorite sites and authors (including our favorite author - God.).
Looking to start helping others learn more about finances? Perhaps you are looking for some people to help your group learn more? RMNi has you covered here in the Financial Training Section.
Managing church finances is not the same as managing a business. Here we take a look at both basics and some in depth looks at money in the church.
Questions regarding insurance or perhaps planning some financial goals? Wondering what is the Biblical perspective on these topics? You have come to the right place.

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Carson Manufacturing 34PL005 - Size 34PL
About Carson Manufacturing
Established in 1973, Carson Mfg. Inc. (CMI) brings to the motion control industry our experience in manufacturing precision machined components and assemblies for a worldwide customer base. Their gearheads can be specified to easily mount to any motor. A special rear bracket and clamp-on pinion are provided, usually at no extra charge. Carson takes pride in the fact that their products are manufactured 100% in the USA. "Made in the USA" stands for quality and reliability. Their goal is to continue to provide the highest quality gearheads, with the best service at competitive prices. We welcome the opportunity to be the source for your gearhead requirements.


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Description: Dress and coat of peacock feathers. The short, sleeveless dress is entirely covered with peacock breast feathers, accented with a 1" band of blue cording and chenille trim at neckline and with blue cord spaghetti straps. It is fully lined with navy polyester. The long, sleeveless coat is covered with peacock herl / flue feathers. It has a round neckline, and no closure. These pieces are part of a larger ensemble, consisting of a total of 9 pieces decorated with peacock and/or golden pheasant feathers. Worn to the Emmy Awards ceremony in Los Angeles, California, April 1976.
Date: 1976
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Earth : Europe : Iberia : Portugal : Madeira
Madeira [13] is a sub-tropical archipelago located in the Atlantic Ocean and an autonomous region of Portugal. The archipelago is made up of two populated islands, Madeira and Porto Santo, and two groups of unpopulated islands called the Desertas and Selvagens Islands. It is part of the European Union ultraperifric area.
Known worldwide as the Islands of eternal Spring, Madeira or "Ilha Jardim"{Garden Island} has a mild climate throughout the entire year.
Madeira island is 310 miles from the African coast and 620 miles from the European continent, only 1h 30mn flight from mainland Portugal and about 3h from all the main countries in Europe.
Cities, towns & villages
Madeira Islands are just a short trip from Europe (more or less 4 hours from UK), to a destination where you can combine holidays on the beach, in the mountains or in the city. Discovered early in the 15th century by the Portuguese navigators João Gonçalves Zarco, Tristão Vaz Teixeira and Bartolomeu Perestrelo, Madeira is an autonomous region of Portugal.
Nowadays Madeira is a popular destination for tourists of all ages. It's mild climate throughout the year (temperatures between 20 and 27°C) keeps the spring on Madeira never ending. The Levadas, a ingenious system to distribute the water from the rainy north to the dry south, helps flowers blooming all over the year. That's why this island is called the Garden in the Atlantic The pathways to maintain these water canals are wonderful samelevel trails for hiking in the mountains (up to 1861m) and the tremendous landscape.
Unfortunately was Madeira hit by two catastrophes in 2010: Heavy rainfalls drowned Madeira and entailed a flood in the lower parts at the coasts with swelling rivers. While the results of this are barely to see anymore, the results of the desaster in August are still visible: heavy forest fires destroyed large parts of the forest. Up to the summit of the Pico Ruivo, Madeira's highest Mountain, you can still see burnt ground and trees. While the soil is often already covered with a gentle green, the black logs of the trees still remind on the catastrophe. Nevertheless, there is still enough to see and hike on Madeira!
Get in
By plane
There is boat/ship service between the two islands. The following Airline companies fly regularly to Madeira International Airport: TAP Portugal, Portugália, SATA, British Airways, Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, Air France, easyJet, Finnair, First Choice Airways, Thomson, LTU, Thomas Cook, Condor, Niki, SAS, Sterling, Transavia, My Travel, Binter Canarias and Jet2.com (from May 2010).
By boat
Get around
Beware - timetables are very confusing as they do not include clear route details.
There are three bus companies:
English is as common as in mainland Portugal, although people will always appreciate it if you try and learn a few words of Portuguese. Note that the Portuguese spoken in Madeira tends to be heavily accented.
Madeira is presently one the best locations in the E.U. for companies with operations in the single market and worldwide. With reduced direct and indirect taxation, adequate infrastructures, competitive operational costs, safety and quality of life, Madeira is positioned to provide the investor with a unique package of benefits, offering a wide range of solutions to enhance the efficiency and performance of various forms of investment.
Moreover, Madeira's preferential tax regime has not only been approved by Portugal, but also by the European Union as a valid form of State Aid for regional development, providing Madeira's IBC with credibility and transparency. To find out more about Madeira's special status in the E.U., please consult State Aid nº 222-A-02; State Aid nº 222-B-02 and the Commission's Decision 2003/294/CE.
For more information visit the official website of the International Business Center of Madeira [40].
Madeira Wine is a fortified wine prized equally for drinking and cooking. There are four major types of Madeira: Malvasia (also known as Malmsey or Malvazia), Bual (or Boal), Verdelho, and Sercial, the latter two being drier.
Stay safe
Emergency Service telephone number is 112 Some police in Funchal have red armbands, this signifies that they speak another language other than Portuguese, mainly English and German. Crime figures for Madeira are very low.


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St. Louis - 2013
by Jim Dyer '83
October 14, 2013
For its 9th W.A.B.A.S.H. Day event, the St. Louis Association of Wabash Men (and two of our wives) again partnered with Gateway Greening to refurbish a community garden. This year, we volunteered at the COLA Victory Youth garden located in the Bellefontaine area in northeast St. Louis. Gateway Greening is a non-profit organization in St. Louis whose mission is to contribute to neighborhood vitality and stability through community food projects, education and wellness programs, and civic greening. The COLA Victory Youth Garden is a local program serving at-risk youth to provide a learning environment that will aid in providing them with a marketable skill. The produce is not sold, but is given to the Grass Roots Food Pantry for distribution.
Working with two Victory Garden volunteers (Victor and Sandra Wood) this year's assignment consisted of cleaning out roughly 20 raised vegetable gardens, collecting any remaining produce and composting the resulting debris. Six (6) alumni and two wives from the St. Louis area spanning 43 years of Wabash classes participated in this year's event, including Mike Kelley '70, who has attended all but one of the St. Louis WABASH Day events, and recent graduates Kenny Farris '12 and Rob Dyer '13, first time WABASH Day volunteers. In the picture provided, the alumni participating were (from second from left to right): Dr. John Williams '85, Mike Kelley '70, Jim Dyer '83, Rob Dyer '13, Kenny Farris '12, and Kevin Pastore '95. Also participating were Edwina Kelley, wife of Mike Kelley, and Susan Dyer (DePauw '83), wife of Jim Dyer.
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LOVE THOSE GLASSES! Gah, they are stunning. I bid on several on ebay...and never win. You are right, the prices are just silly. And, yes, there is nothing like the smell of old books, my fave!
Those glasses are just fabulous. I love vintage embroidered linens.
I love Norwich - glad you enjoyed the fair. Those glasses are beautiful and you just can't beat an old book! Not sure when you are leaving Norwich but if you are about tomorrow (April 28th) there is a Little Vintage Lover fair being held in the Dragon Hall, Norwich. Zoe's fairs are brilliant with lots of great finds :o)
Thanks for letting me know, tomorrow is actually my last day in Norwich, so if I have time I will definitely pay the fair a visit :)
Those glasses! I'm in love. Great finds!
Gorgeous finds! Those sunglasses are definitely sunglasses of joy. They're so chic and sophisticated looking. The tablecloth is beautiful.
Oh wow - those sunglasses are amazing! I would definitely have snapped those up too - not sure if they would suit me, but I'd just gaze at them lovingly :)


text: 10. DVD: Damages: The Complete Fourth SeasonEven with a résumé that includes Albert Nobbs, Dangerous Liaisons, and Fatal Attraction, the defining role of Glenn Close's spectacular career may well be Patty Hewes, the tough-as-nails litigator she expertly portrays in the legal thriller Damages. All 10 episodes of season 4, plus a featurette in which Close discusses the evolution of her character, are now available on DVD. 9. MUSIC: Hey Boy, Hey Girl! — Pride 2012 From the uplifting disco-house of Eric Prydz to the electro-acoustic atmospheres of Air, this compilation of Astralwerks' most acclaimed artists and several newcomers takes listeners on a journey through contemporary electronic dance music and features tunes that should be part of your soundtrack to summer Pride festivities. 8. DVD: Blue BriefsSix provocative short films that explore relationships and the pain that often accompanies love are compiled in Blue Briefs. Standouts include the award-winning Requited, which asks the question "How do you get over something you never had?" and Revolution, about a 16-year-old Iranian boy living in 1989 Los Angeles. 7. TV: Me @ The ZooWhile Chris Crocker's tearful plea to "leave Britney alone!" made him a controversial Internet sensation (his videos have been viewed more than 270 million times), the story of the transgender-identifying Tennessee teen as presented in this astute documentary by filmmakers Chris Moukarbel and Valerie Veatch will surprise and maybe even move you. Watch the trailer here. Premieres on HBO June 25. 6. BOOK: The Campaign WithinNeil Giuliano's memoir, aptly subtitled A Mayor's Private Journey to Public Leadership (Magnus Books, $24.95), is as forthright and extraordinary as the man who wrote it. The former president of GLAAD shares his incredible tale of growing up a shy, self-doubting kid with a secret in an Italian-American Catholic family to making history as the first openly gay mayor of Tempe, Ariz. 5. CONCERT: Fade to BlueLeAnn Rimes, an amazing vocalist and longtime equality advocate, makes a second appearance with the Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles, which marks the group's first all-country music program, featuring a range of popular classic and contemporary country hits. Saturday and Sunday. For more information go to GMCLA.org. 4. BOOK: If It's a Choice, My Zygote Chose BallsJeremy Hooper, the very engaging, insightful writer responsible for the compulsory blog Good as You, takes readers through his life story with a compelling memoir (Good as You, $12.99). Hooper reveals the positive and unnecessarily encumbered aspects of growing up gay in contemporary society. 3. FILM: Nate & MargaretNate, a 19-year-old film student, and Margaret, a 52-year-old spinster with a coffee mug addiction, are best friends in an odd, quirky, totally working kind of way ... until Nate is set up on a date with James. It's like Harold and Maude but with a gay twist. Now playing in select theaters. 2. MUSIC: Make Me Believe in Hope, Bright Light Bright LightWelsh musician and in-demand remixer Rod Thomas counts David Bowie, Kate Bush, and Grace Jones among his chief influences, but on his sensational debut album as Bright Light Bright Light, you'll swear he's been listening to nothing but the very best of Depeche Mode and Pet Shop Boys. It's no wonder NME dubbed him "the boy Robyn in all but name." Available domestically Monday. 1. EVENT: Trevor Project LiveCinema icon Susan Sarandon, beloved by millions for The Rocky Horror Picture Show, The Hunger, and Thelma & Louise, has supported the freedom to marry as well as funding for HIV/AIDS research and treatment, and has spoken out about homophobia in the media. Stanley Tucciwill present the Oscar-winner with this year's Trevor Hero Award Monday in New York. Tony Award-winner Michael Mayer will direct a show that will include Anthony Rapp, Thomas Roberts, Eric McCormack, and Debra Messing. For more information go to TheTrevorProject.org.


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FAIRFIELD — A fire apparently sparked along a freeway spread to a grassy hillside, jumped into trees and then burned several homes in a crowded Northern California neighborhood.
Public Information Officer Gale Spears says two houses were completely destroyed and three others were damaged in the city of Fairfield, about 40 miles northeast of San Francisco. The homes were on Marigold Drive near Interstate 80.
Spears says fire crews worked quickly to protect dozens of threatened structures including houses and a nearby apartment complex. At least 50 homes were evacuated.
Several cars in a parking lot along I-80 also went up in flames. Thick black smoke briefly shut two lanes of the interstate.
The cause of the blaze is unknown. Spears says investigators believe it started along the freeway.


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Onion Recipes
Crookneck Squash Gemelli Pasta (Vegetarian Pasta Recipe)
It's Meatless Monday and today I'm sharing with you one of baby Aria's favorite pasta dishes. I used gemelli pasta, cut crookneck squash the same size as the pasta and flavored them with tarragon and parsley crème fraîche. The crookneck squash provides a soft texture to the dish and the same-sized pieces make for easy eating, especially for little ones.
I hope your weekend was as adventuresome as ours. We spent the weekend at Half Moon Bay State Beach. It wasn't too hot with the ocean breeze. It was so peaceful and quiet; exactly what we needed! Aria and I wandered along the beaches and on the trails after our picnic. I had prepared my husband Lulu's favorite cucumber tea sandwiches and used the remaining filling to flavor the pasta dish the following day!
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Onion Curry Risotto Recipe (Fusion Dish)
On any given night, there are dishes from two or more cultures on our dining table. And I often combine the leftovers to make something new the following day. As an example, we recently had some extra dopiaza (onion duo curry), which I used to flavor risotto. The onion gravy melded with the creamy Arborio rice and came out beautifully.
I've come up with several recipes using this flavorful curry, such as onion tatin tart, onion-filled manicotti and gratin casserole dishes. If you browse through the site, you'll find other recipes to help you waste less food and save money at the same time. It works for my family, so it should work for yours as well.
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Onion Masala Manicotti Pasta Recipe (+Giveaway)
I came up with this new dish after I received masala marinara pasta sauce from our friend Dave of DavesGourmet.com. This special sauce was the winner of the Sofi Award for outstanding pasta sauce in 2010. The sauce is very creative and definitely has a South Asian flair with hints of ginger, coconut and kaffir lime leaves. It's a must try.
Since the sauce itself is a fusion of cultures, I thought it would be fun to continue the theme and make an Italian pasta dish with Indian flavors. I made Indian-style pearl onions cooked in onion masala sauce, called dopiaza. I used that mixture to flavor manicotti stuffed with ricotta cheese and a generous helping of French triple cream cheese. If that sounds a bit decadent to you, well, it is!
If you're itching to try the sauce I used in this dish, Dave's Gourmet kindly agreed to be a part of our 25 days of giveaways. For a chance at winning, just go to our 25 Days of Giveaways page and enter. We'll announce the winner tomorrow!
Make sure you're a fan of PhamFatale Facebook fan page and Dave's Gourmet or follow @Phamfatalecom and tweet about this giveaway. To make it easy, you can just copy and paste this tweet if you'd like: "Dave's Gourmet Pasta Sauce #HolidayGiveaway from @Phamfatalecom and @DavesGourmet: http://bit.ly/vVk4L8".
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Vegetable Pasta with Zucchini Sauce
Zucchini pasta is my way of using all the zucchini we bought at the farmers' market last weekend. I cooked the vegetable two ways and combined them in this flavorful pasta dish.
First, one part of the zucchini is boiled in a large amount of water until soft and tender, then cooked the same way as I would baigan bharta (Indian-style eggplant spread) but instead of only adding liquid smoke and plain yogurt, I also mixed in a little cream cheese. The second step is to sauté the rest of the zucchini with other vegetables. I also used diced carrots, green beans and sun-dried tomatoes.
Once all the ingredients are cooked, I combine everything and the result is a scrumptious meal. The smoky aroma from the zucchini sauce is very delicate and the added vegetables balance well with the softness of the pasta.
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Dopiaza (Indian Onion Curry Recipe)
This Indian dish consists of a generous amount of onions, both cooked in the curry (masala) and as a garnish. Onions are added at two stages during cooking, hence the name dopiaza in Urdu ("two onions"), [according to Wikipedia]. The sauce contains onions of course, ghee and yogurt and is flavored with ginger-garlic paste as well as several Indian spices.
Our garden is still filled with the red Creole onions Lulu planted this season. The onions are so fragrant and prolific; I thought the best way to use a large quantity was to make dopiaza. I tried to choose same-sized onions for even cooking.
If you have leftovers, you can make upside-down savory onion tarts the next day.
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Cajuns Down Coastal Carolina, 73-69
Louisiana's Ragin' Cajun men's basketball team won the EA Sports Maui on the Mainland Classic on Sunday, defeating the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers, 73-69, in the tile game in Conway, South Carolina.
Louisiana led at the half, 31-24, and then hung on for the four-point victory, their second win in as many days in the tournament, after downing Oakland, 84-75, on Saturday.
The Cajuns got out-rebounded, 45-36, but outshot Coastal Carolina from the floor, 51%-36%, including a 46%-29% advantage from beyond the three-point line.
Xavian Rimmer led the way for Louisiana, scoring a career-high 21 points, with Shawn Long adding 18 points, along with seven rebounds, while Elfrid Payton chipped in with 13 points, eight rebounds, and nine assists.
In a losing cause for the Chanticleers, Elijah Wilson had a game-high 22 points.
With the win, the Cajuns improved to 4-2, while Coastal Carolina fell to 2-4.
The Cajuns return to action on Wednesday night, when they host Northwestern St., in non-conference play at the Cajundome.


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maclovio needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 113 designs submitted by 19 freelance designers.
Wayuu (why-you)
We are launching a self service video streaming platform and we need a logo design that captures the indiginous roots of our brand name but with a catchy logo that could become a recognized brand image.
We are marketing this to the same people who would be interested in Twitter, Vimeo, Livestream.com, booyamedia.com. Tech savvy people who will use this platform to self publish their live video streams.
Wayuu is the name of a Colombian tribe of semi-nomadic people. We would like a logo / wording that is colorful, with roots in indigineous design but with a modern, web 2.0 (sorry) feeling to it. Something that could look cool on hats or tee shirts. Firefox, Google Chrome logos could be of some inspiration as well as the Kokopelli design from New Mexico.
The colors of the logo will infuse the site design which will follow in a future contest or with direct involvement with the designer who wins this contest.
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If anything, the nominations for the 65th Primetime Emmy Awards indicate the honors are changing, along with the television business itself.
And this year, that largely comes down to one word: Netflix.
That pay service has become a major player in the Emmys — which CBS televises Sunday, Sept. 22 — for the first time, thanks to the two projects it backed that viewers couldn't see anywhere else (before their later home video releases, anyway): the Americanization of "House of Cards" and the revival of "Arrested Development."
If the broadcast networks thought they had a lot to fear from cable, now they have direct delivery systems such as Netflix to contend with, too. And just how worrisome does cable continue to be for the ABCs, CBSes and NBCs of the world? Consider that only one of the six nominees for outstanding drama series — "Downton Abbey" — is from the broadcast world. And that's PBS.
It's the same thing with the nominees for outstanding lead actor in a drama series. Only Hugh Bonneville's "Downton Abbey" nomination is connected to broadcast TV. The others, from Jon Hamm ("Mad Men") to Kevin Spacey ("House of Cards")? All from other sources.
One benefit is the entry of fresh projects and faces into the Emmy races, rather than the usual suspects continuing to turn up year after year. However, the downside is that some of the fields are so crowded, they eliminate space for some who deserve to be there … such as, in this writer's humble opinion, this year's surprisingly absent Julianna Margulies (who has earned every nomination she's gotten for "The Good Wife," including her win two years ago).


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Ligaments are bands of tough, elastic connective tissue that surround a joint to give support and limit the joint's movement.
When ligaments are damaged, the knee joint may become unstable. Ligament damage often happens from a sports injury. A torn ligament severely limits knee movement. This results in the inability to pivot, turn, or twist the leg. Surgery is a choice to repair a torn ligament if other medical treatment is not effective.
There are 4 major ligaments in the knee. The ligaments in the knee connect the femur (thighbone) to the tibia (shin bone), and include the following:
The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is located toward the front of the knee. It is the most common ligament to be injured. The ACL is often stretched and/or torn during a sudden twisting motion (when the feet stay planted one way, but the knees turn the other way). Skiing, basketball, and football are sports that have a higher risk of ACL injuries.
The posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) is located toward the back of the knee. It is also a common knee ligament to be injured. However, the PCL injury usually happens with sudden, direct impact, such as in a car accident or during a football tackle.
The medial collateral ligament (MCL) is located on the inner side of the knee. It is injured more often than the lateral collateral ligament (LCL), which is on the outer side of the knee. Stretch and tear injuries to the collateral ligaments are usually caused by a blow to the outer side of the knee, such as when playing hockey or football.
Early medical treatment for knee ligament injury may include:
A knee ligament tear may be treated with the following:
Knee ligament repair is a treatment for a complete tear of a knee ligament that results in instability in the knee. People with a torn knee ligament may be unable to do normal activities that involve twisting or turning at the knee. The knee may buckle or "give-way." If medical treatments are not satisfactory, ligament repair surgery may be an effective treatment.
The surgery to correct a torn knee ligament involves replacing the ligament with a piece of healthy tendon. A tendon from the kneecap or hamstring, for example, is grafted into place to hold the knee joint together. The tendon graft may come from the person (autograft) or from an organ donor (allograft).
There may be other reasons for your healthcare provider to recommend a knee ligament repair.
As with any surgical procedure, complications can happen. Some possible complications may include the following:
Some people may experience pain, limited range of motion in the knee joint, and occasional swelling in the knee after surgical ligament repair. Others have increased motion in the knee joint as the graft stretches over time.
There may be other risks depending on your specific medical condition. Be sure to discuss any concerns with your healthcare provider before the procedure.
Knee ligament repair may be performed on an outpatient basis or rarely as part of your stay in a hospital. Procedures may vary depending on your condition and your healthcare provider's practices.
Knee ligament repair may be performed while you are asleep under general anesthesia, or while you are awake under spinal anesthesia. If spinal anesthesia is used, you will have no feeling from your waist down. Your healthcare provider will discuss this with you in advance.
Generally, knee ligament repair surgery follows this process:
After the surgery you will be taken to the recovery room for observation. Your recovery process will vary depending on the type of anesthesia that is given. Once your blood pressure, pulse, and breathing are stable and you are alert, you will be taken to your hospital room or discharged to your home. Knee ligament repair is usually done on an outpatient basis.
You may be given crutches and a knee immobilizer before you go home.
Once you are home, it is important to keep the surgical area clean and dry. Your healthcare provider will give you specific bathing instructions. The stitches or surgical staples will be removed during a follow-up office visit.
Take a pain reliever for soreness as recommended by your healthcare provider. Aspirin or certain other pain medicines may increase the chance of bleeding. Be sure to take only recommended medicines.
To help reduce swelling, you may be asked to elevate your leg and apply an ice bag to the knee several times per day for the first few days. Your healthcare provider will arrange for an exercise program to help you regain muscle strength, stability, and range of motion.
Notify your healthcare provider to report any of the following:
You may resume your normal diet unless your healthcare provider advises you differently.
Because of the limited mobility, it may be difficult for a few weeks to resume your normal daily activities. You may need someone at home to assist you. You should not drive until your healthcare provider tells you to. Other activity restrictions may apply. Full recovery from the surgery and rehabilitation may take several months.
Your healthcare provider may give you additional or alternate instructions after the procedure, depending on your particular situation.


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Conrad tries to recover himself after the death of his younger brother Buck, and his father Calvin tries to reach out to his son. Calvin lives with his parents Calvin and Beth in Illinois, a year after the death of his younger brother Buck in a boating accident. Conrad still hasn't recovered appreciably from his brother's death. He slits his wrists one day and is nearly dead when Calvin discovers him and binds up the bleeding. Conrad is hospitalized and ...
The Tarnished Eye
Scribner, June 2004, 24.00, 288 pp. ISBN 0743257367 The small town of Blessed, located in Northern Michigan, is divided into two groups, full time residents and the summer people who live in their �McMansions�. Edward and Paige Norbois and their four children don't even bother with the summer residents because the father is a loner who come up to Blessed to get away from people. Except for the youngest children, all the members of the family ha...


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Sprint Jumps Aboard Google's Apps for Business Bandwagon
Jul 24, 2014 4:18 PM PT
Sprint will begin selling Google Apps for Business services to enterprise customers starting next month through a new partnership announced Wednesday.
Included in Sprint's mobile-focused offering will be a full array of deployment and support services, along with value-added services such as single sign-on. Sprint reportedly will offer the ability to preload Android or iOS devices with Google's apps and services before delivery.
Among the packages included in cloud-based Google Apps are Gmail, Google Calendar, Google Sites, Google Drive and Google Docs.
More Than 10,000 Resellers
In addition to its core set of applications, Google Apps for Business offers business email addresses; video and voice calls; integrated online calendars; 30 GB of online storage for file syncing and sharing; online text documents, spreadsheets and slides; security and administration controls; and round-the-clock phone and email support. Pricing begins at US$5 per user per month.
"Google Apps helps businesses work better together with familiar tools they can trust," said Murali Sitaram, director of strategic partnerships for Google Enterprise.
"Our partners are critical in this effort, providing valuable cloud and mobility solutions to customers of all sizes and across diverse industries," he added. "We are pleased to welcome Sprint to the Google Apps Partner Program, where they will provide Google Apps and added services to help customers work the way they live."
Globally, there are more than 10,000 Google Apps Resellers, and more than 5 million businesses use Google Apps for Business, according to the company.
'A Goodly Number of Interested Buyers'
Sprint is the first major U.S. wireless carrier to join the reseller program for Google Apps for Business, and in fact it reportedly is in the process of switching over its own internal services to Google's Apps suite itself.
This isn't the first partnership between Sprint and Google, either -- back in 2011 the two companies teamed up to integrate Google Voice with Sprint's wireless offerings and network.
"At first glance, this strategy is a natural attempt to leverage Sprint's business-centric services and solutions with the native integration of Google Apps in Android phones and tablets," Charles King, a principal analyst with Pund-IT, told the E-Commerce Times.
"That point has been a key to Android's continuing success, so it's interesting that more service providers haven't attempted to leverage it for their business customers," he added.
Overall, "I expect Sprint could find a goodly number of interested buyers, particularly among businesses attempting to do more with less, while also enhancing their employees' productivity and collaboration efforts," King said.
'Both Want to Be a Leader'
The new partnership will benefit Google and Sprint -- and their cloud customers as well, according to telecom industry analyst Jeff Kagan.
"The cloud is growing and will continue to grow. However, most companies don't feel comfortable with their understanding of and skill set for the cloud," he told the E-Commerce Times.
"This will help Sprint business customers move onto the cloud without having to go back to school themselves," said Kagan. "Sprint will handle the cloud work for their business customers."
As the cloud grows, "both Sprint and Google want to be a leader in that space," he observed. "This will help both do just that.
"What's interesting is business customers don't have to be Sprint wireless customers," Kagan pointed out. "This is a new avenue for growth for Sprint going forward."


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Thank you for the invitation to exchange views with you. I am pleased and honoured to see how this has, by now, become a regular feature in our annual calendars. As Chairperson Maija Sakslin already mentioned, I will focus on how the Council of Europe and the EU Fundamental Rights Agency actually cooperate.
Since the Fundamental Rights Agency was created, now more than 5 years ago, the agency has produced an ever-increasing wealth of information and data. This allows us to provide high level analysis as well as tailored assistance and expertise to EU institutions and its Member States and to the Council of Europe. This also helps to ensure that rights are respected when the EU takes action and when Member States implement EU law.
Let me give you a few recent examples of the type of information we collect: we compare and analyse official data – for instance on how people access justice, or on the rights of children or of persons with disabilities. But, as you are aware, a lot of relevant fundamental rights data is not currently being collected. Take, for example, hate crime: only eight EU Member States record crime motivated by the victim's sexual orientation, and just four collect or publish data on anti-Roma crime.
Because of these gaps between official data on the one hand, and the actual situation on the ground on the other, the agency is also producing data via large-scale, EU-wide surveys. Earlier this year were released the data on the situation of Roma in 11 EU Member States reaching out to 85.000 Roma household members. Three new surveys were just completed: on violence against women, on Jewish people's experiences and perceptions of antisemitism, and on discrimination against and victimisation of lesbian, gay, transgender and bisexual people.
On the latter, over 93,000 respondents EU-wide filled in our LGBT survey. The results will be published in May 2013. The FRA and the Council of Europe are in regular contact in order to see how we could expand the survey to non-EU Member States, and see how our results could help the work of the Council of Europe.
Similarly, the results of our Violence against Women survey, which interviewed over 40,000 women across the EU, could be useful when you look at the implementation of the Istanbul convention. This morning, we discussed avenues of concrete cooperation with Ms Ruotanen and her colleagues.
These are two very concrete examples of what our cooperation can mean in practice – namely, the targeted exchange of information and data which underpins the implementation of standards elaborated by the Council of Europe.
In relation with this, we are increasingly connected in many areas of our day-to-day work. There is not a single project manager at the agency who does not have frequent and regular contact with their counterparts at the Council of Europe. This type of cooperation ranges from informal emails and phone calls, to formal joint projects.
There are numerous examples of our mutual cooperation – as you can see from the overview we have circulated today.
As just one of the concrete examples, I would like to mention the joint Handbook on Asylum, Immigration and Border control, which we will present next spring together with the Court. And we have already started working on another joint handbook, on data protection law. I am confident that both of these will be equally successful as the first handbook on non-discrimination law that FRA produced together with the European Court of Human Rights. This Handbook is now available in all official EU languages and I just received an order of 1000 copies from a member state that wanted to distribute it to all the key actors in the judicial sector.
Beyond these very concrete forms of cooperation, our relationship is also formally recognised in FRA's Founding Regulation, and by the cooperation agreement between the European Community and the Council of Europe.
In practice this means that the Council of Europe is mandated to contribute to FRA's annual report on fundamental rights challenges and achievements in the EU. Our latest annual report, which we brought along for you today, has its focus chapter on the so-called "fundamental rights landscape" in Europe. Here again the synergies - or the division of labour - between all the different institutional fundamental rights actors, such as the Council of Europe and FRA, is very well illustrated.
On a more general note, this annual report, and basically all of the agency's research and recommendations are built, not only on the EU Charter on Fundamental Rights, but also on the standards elaborated and adopted in the Council of Europe. These include the European Convention on Human Rights and the Court's case law, but also other treaties and the Committee of Ministers' resolutions, recommendations and guidelines. In this way, the agency, also contributes to bring Council of Europe recommendations into the EU - as illustrated for example by our work on violence against women and also on Child Friendly Justice.
Ladies and Gentlemen,
Europe today is not what it was 5 years ago. The economic crisis is having, and will continue to have, profound effects on our societies. Often the most vulnerable suffer the most, when administrations need to find ways to reduce costs. But we must remain vigilant. We must ensure that financial savings do not lead to high social costs that cut deep into the rights of the most vulnerable in our societies. And we must also guard against targeting minorities for scapegoating.
In this context, I would like to mention our annual "EU Fundamental Rights Conference". We decided to focus this year on the issue of "access to justice in times of austerity". I am very pleased that not only the European Commission and Parliament will be represented on the highest levels, but we are honoured to receive Nils Muižnieks there as one of our keynote speakers, as well as Ms Laffranque from the European Court of Human Rights, and Mr Jean from CEPEJ. The conference will bring together around 300 key experts on access to justice. It will take place at the European Parliament in early December.
In summing up, it is clear that our two organisations cooperate more and more closely which is also documented in our external evaluation. Our complementarity is founded on a division of labour, not merely in geographical scope and target audiences, but most of all in roles and in expertise.
And this cooperation is not an end in itself. Rather, by deepening the complementarity and cooperation between our two institutions, we will be able to jointly move the human rights agenda forward and lift the level of protection for people living in Europe.
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Dogs and humans get many of the same diseases, including diabetes and cancer. Studying DNA from both healthy and sick dogs can help researchers gain insights into diseases that affect both species. In 2005, scientists sequenced the full dog genome (read more here) from a boxer named Tasha. That work helped lay the foundation for a variety of studies into the genetic basis of disease — research that depends on help from dogs as well their human companions.
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We need DNA samples from purebred dogs suffering from the diseases we are currently studying (described below), as well as from older, healthy dogs from the same breeds. If you would like to submit a sample, please ask your veterinarian to collect 5 milliliters of blood from your dog (clickhere for more information). Although we appreciate that many people and dogs want to help, using samples from only purebred dogs will ensure the fastest progress for all dogs.
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This year, we are doing the inital sowing in flats. My farmhand helped me mix the soil. I'm so glad that he enjoys grubbing around with me!
Monday, February 16, 2009
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This year, we are doing the inital sowing in flats. My farmhand helped me mix the soil. I'm so glad that he enjoys grubbing around with me!
7 comments:
- Dawn said...
Your quilt is GORGEOUS-those colors look so beautiful all together. So rich. It really came out nice.
- February 16, 2009 at 8:30 AM
- Courtney said...
Loved seeing your garden area! How fun!
Your quilt looks beautiful!!!
- February 16, 2009 at 11:00 AM
- steffany said...
Beautiful quilt. My hubby is the one in our family that can't wait to get out in the dirt. He would be jealous.
- February 16, 2009 at 11:23 PM
- Shelli said...
Okay, totally jealous of that amazing garden space...what a lovely place to be! I hope you'll share pics as the growth emerges. I'm sure it will be stunning. And...love the quilt as well. Beautiful!
- February 17, 2009 at 9:43 AM
- Dragon's Dolphin said...
I would love to have the garden space--especially for the vegies--but I'm not blessed with the green thumb--I can kill plants that people say, "anyone can grow this!"
Your quilt turned out beautiful. I guess I better get going on mine soon. I haven't even gotten the corners on mine yet! Yikes!
- February 17, 2009 at 6:33 PM
- Kris said...
Oh, Carla, would I love to be your neighbor about now! You could teach me so much, or better yet, you could bring me a left-over tomato at harvest time! :)
Everything you do is always done with such excellence.
- February 17, 2009 at 9:21 PM
- Mom of 2 princesses said...
The quilt has come out gorgeous!
I am also starting to think about my vegetables! I may plant some romaine for the late winter/early spring. i know it won't grow past early spring in our weather!
- February 20, 2009 at 10:09 AM


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(Reuters) - Buffalo Sabres forward Zenon Konopka has been suspended 20 games after testing positive for a banned substance, the National Hockey League said on Thursday.
Konopka, whose contract with the Sabres expires with the conclusion of the 2013-14 NHL season, said his positive test was the result of taking an over-the-counter product that violated the league's performance enhancing substances program.
"Unfortunately, I did not take the necessary care to ensure that the product did not contain a prohibited substance," Konopka said in a statement released by the NHL Players' Association.
"I want to stress, however, that I did not take this substance for the purpose of enhancing my athletic performance."
The NHL said the term of Konopka's suspension will be served at the beginning of any new contract.
Konopka had three points in 59 games last season, which he started with the Minnesota Wild before being claimed off waivers by Buffalo in January.
Reporting by Frank Pingue in Toronto; Editing by Mark Lamport-Stokes


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So this is my new world, as you can see "Average Me." This world is about how average life is, but how creative and crazy it can be. I somewhat based the idea of this world from another website called "MLIA" or "My Life is Average." I myself am a very opinionated person who definitely will always have something to say.
A Little about Me!
Name: Brittany (but call me Bri!)
Gender: Chic (Female)
Birthday: April 23, 1994
Religion: Roman Catholic
Favorite Color: Purple, Neon Green, Black, Hot Pink, Silver, Electric Blue
Favorite Anime: Black Butler, Trinity Blood, Hellsing Ova, Black Butler II, Death Note, Darker than Black, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Angel Beats, Elfen Lied, Pokemon, Digimon, Rosario + Vampire, Shuffle!... Probably more to come! ^_^
Favorite Manga: Black Butler, Inuyasha, Skip Beat, Death Note, Sailor Moon, One Piece, Bleach, Hellsing, Ramna 1/2, Maide-Sama, Trinity Blood, Sakura Hime
Favorite Video Games: Professor Layton Series, Pokemon Series, Mortal Kombat Series, Mario Series, Soul Calibur Series,Ace Attorney Series, Sonic Series, Tony Hawk, Diddy Kong Racing, Pac Man, Frogger, Twisted Metal, Guitar Hero Series, Animal Crossing Series, Batman Arkham Series, Donkey Country Series
Dislikes: gossip, talk of politics, mathematics, chemistry, cows
Hobbies: Drawing, Video Game player, Read (mangas usually)
Scene/Style: Punk, skater chic, hint of nerd, hint of prep
Located: United States
Dream Job: Pokemon Trainer or a Crusnik! (Just Kidding) Maybe and EMT or something, tattoo artist
Current Job: A Cashier at a dollar store
Places to See: Japan, Rome, Canada, London
Education: Meh, somewhat smart, kinda lazy (Gots a high school diploma)
Common Mood: Oblivious, sleepy, lazy
Otaku Artists I Admire: ItachiSasuke, LGA775, MangaKid, Klassic, KK Slider, Hanako Sho, XNotUnderstood, Aria Sky, wingedshadowwolf, luicifers wife, Bleachic, Natsakura
Besties: MangaKid, LGA775, ItachiSasuke, PinkPuffly99, lucifers wife, Honeybear91494
3DS Friend Code: 3523-3118-8204


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***1/2 (out of four)
Pure and simple: See "The Imposter" and argue about it. This one's a thinker that deserves the thought.
First-time feature director Bart Layton's documentary depicts a story that's bizarre at best and chilling at worst. In 1994, 13-year-old Nicholas Barclay disappeared from a park near his home in San Antonio. Forty months later, his sister, Carey Gibson, went to Spain to retrieve him after she received a call identifying a lost child as her brother.
That man, "The Imposter" makes clear early on, was not a teenage boy but 23-year-old Frederic Bourdin, elaborately concocting a ruse to re-start his life as someone else. His direct-to-the-camera testimony comprises much of the storytelling in "The Imposter," which includes several re-enactments featuring actors portraying Frederic, Carey and others. Obviously, this guy's a liar; how can we trust his account of a months-long ordeal, during which he was taken in by Nicholas' family, who were supposedly convinced that this French-accented stranger was the kid they had lost?
In fact, Layton, sometimes recalling Errol Morris, invites and fosters disorientation. That treatment's legitimate to the material. While not as revealing as "The Queen of Versailles," "The Imposter" has an eerie feel not unlike the sense that private investigator Charlie Parker felt when encountering the man posing as Nicholas. Something just seemed off.
In "The Imposter," the presence of re-enactment actors who look similar but not the same and the unusual, stylized nature of the real people's accounts brings almost everything into question—other than the video footage of Frederic pulling the scam and eventually the local and national news picking up on the story, both during its cloudiness and after it was unraveled.
It's hard not to want to know more, to find solid ground in a true story whose facts still have not all come to light. Yet this very busy, very unusual movie brings to mind "The Usual Suspects" as it explores the nature of investigations and the power of the mind to manipulate and deceive others and yourself.
Frederic eventually wonders if Carey or Nicholas's mom, Beverly, ever actually believed that he was Nicholas. Somehow they went along with it for a while. All we have are their explanations, as well as the bewilderment of many, including FBI officials. The group of those perplexed and fascinated by this story will only continue to grow.
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