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Return and Exchange Policy:-
Bachpanbliss follows a friendly policy to ensure your shopping experience as fuss-free and enjoyable as much as possible. we are always with you before, and after your purchase. Please read through the following terms and conditions prior to making a purchase.
Order Cancellation:
- Cancellation of Order is done only if the product is not dispatched. Kindly mail us at firstname.lastname@example.com for cancellation. For cancelled orders, store credit is provided which can be used for future purchases.
Transit Damage:
- There are very rare chances that the product might get damage in transit but if the order is received damaged, pls follow below instructions:
- Opening Video is Must - Pls record opening video of the Parcel and show the item clearly and if found damaged we will replace it immediately. Without an opening video we will be unable to assist you in any kind of issue situation. Kindly mail at firstname.lastname@example.com with opening video attached.
- Exchange if any, is provided within same product. Customer will be issued a credit note, in case the desired the product is not in stock.
- Exchange is allowed once per order.
- Any customized product, which is made as per customers instructions are not eligible for exchanges, we request you to be careful while ordering for name customized product.
- Exchange is not accepted if customer does not like the product or color of the product. We try to source best quality product and all product details are mentioned in the product description. We would request you to please read all details before placing the order.
- All sale, discounted, brought with a coupon and gift voucher purchases are non-exchangeable.
- Only products which are unused, undamaged with all its labels and tags completely intact, in original packaging are eligible for exchange.
- If customer has any size issue with the product delivered then he/she needs to mail us at firstname.lastname@example.com within 48 hours from the date of delivery. We request you to kindly check size of the product before ordering. Sizes are mentioned in description of Products.
- The actual video of the product with repackaging showing items is to be shared. Minimal To and Fro shipping in such cases will be extra depending on parcel size.
- In few cases, for some pin codes, If there is no reverse product pickup facility by the courier provider for a location. customers are requested to send product yourself.
- If customer does not handover the product within 5-7 business days from the date of the return / exchange request being raised, the request will be cancelled from our end.
- Refunds (if any) once processed will be credited in 4-6 working days in the same payment mode depending on bank timeline.
Process of Exchange:-
Please mail us at: email@example.com
Subject of mail: Exchange with Order id number
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Simulating an atomic operation for application locks using mysql.
$link = mysql_connect('localhost', 'user', 'pass');
if (!$link) {
die('Not connected : ' . mysql_error());
// make foo the current db
$db_selected = mysql_select_db('foo', $link);
if (!$db_selected) {
die ('Can\'t use foo : ' . mysql_error());
$q = "update `table` set `LOCK`='F' where `ID`='1'";
$lock = mysql_affected_rows();
If we assume
NOT LOCKED = "" (empty string)
then if the column LOCK had a value other than F (normally should be an empty string) the update statement sets it to F and set the affected rows to 1. Which mean than we got the lock.
If affected rows return 0 then the value of that column was already F and somebody else has the lock.
The secret lies in the following statement taken from the mysql manual:
"If you set a column to the value it currently has, MySQL notices this and does not update it."
Of course all this is possible if the all application processes agree on the locking algorithm.


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Hotel Room Sharing Form
SIAM will keep a list of attendees who wish to share a room with another attendee to reduce expenses. If you are interested in finding a roommate and would like to be placed on the rooming list, please forward complete contact information to [email protected] (preferred) or fax it to the SIAM Conference Department at +1-215-386-7999. Be sure to mention that you want to be placed on the AN09 list. If information is incomplete, we cannot guarantee that your name will be included. SIAM will provide the listing electronically to all attendees on the list. It is the responsibility of the attendee to make the contacts and arrangements with other attendees on the list.


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Projectiles for Muzzleloaders
Three types of projectiles—the round ball, the bullet, and shot—are used in muzzleloaders. Most are melted and cast from pure lead.
- Round balls are used mainly for target practice but also can be used for hunting.
- Bullets are preferred for hunting because they are generally more accurate at certain ranges.
- Shot pellets are designed to spread, just as with today's shotguns.


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Heterochromia: When Eyes Don't Match
What's the first thing you notice about a person when you meet them?
Statistically, there's a good chance it's their eye color! A striking pair of eyes can really make an impression — and that goes double when they're two different colors. The scientific term for having different colored eyes is heterochromia, and it affects only six people in every thousand (though it's much more common in cats and dogs). It can happen in a few different ways and for different reasons.
Types of Heterochromia
Josh Henderson and Alice Eve are famous examples of heterochromia, each with one green eye and one blue. Not all heterochromia involves two completely mismatched irises (which is called complete heterochromia or heterochromia iridium), however. It could also just be one patch of a different color in one iris (segmental heterochromia or heterochromia iridis). A good example of this is Henry Cavill, who has a patch of brown in his left iris.
The most common type of heterochromia isn't mismatched at all. It's called central heterochromia, and it's where the irises have a different color than the main color around the pupils. For instance, Olivia Wilde has blue eyes with rings of brown at the center. It might not be as eye-catching as mismatched irises, but the results are still pretty memorable.
What Causes Heterochromia?
For most people who have it, heterochromia is just a harmless genetic mutation that affects the way pigment develops in their irises, but it can also happen because of an injury or a disease. David Bowie had one permanently dilated pupil that made his eyes appear to be two different colors. Diabetes, eye tumors, and glaucoma can also make the eyes look less like each other. Mila Kunis's heterochromia comes from having prolonged inflammation in one of her irises.
The Folklore of Heterochromia
Mismatched eyes have meant different things to different cultures throughout history. The pagans of eastern Europe thought they were witch eyes, while some Native American cultures believed they were ghost eyes that had the ability to see into heaven and earth. Modern culture mostly just sees them as being really cool.
However Many Eye Colors You Have, We Want to See Them!
The vast majority of people who weren't born with heterochromia aren't going to develop it for injury or disease-related injuries, but any changes you do notice with your eyesight are worth bringing to our attention. If it's been a while since we last saw you, don't wait to schedule your next eye exam!


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"A nice, kind mare who has competed at training shows and hunter trials over the last year. Good on the road and hacks out alone or with company. Will excel in any discipline."
There are no bids for the lot at this time
Click on ENTER AUCTION to follow the auction online.
Regulated & Licenced Auction, PSRA Licence No 003724
· To bid online you will first need to register on Mullingar Equestrian Horse Sales' auction website irishsporthorseauctions.com giving your name, address and contact details.
· You will be asked to agree Mullingar Equestrian Horse Sales' Terms and Conditions.
· In registering to use the auction site, you acknowledge that you are over 18 years and of legal capacity to enter into binding contract. You will be liable for any and all bids made via your account. It is important therefore that you do not allow others access your account.
· The online bidding facility is for professional users only. In registering to bid online, you acknowledge that you are acting in a professional capacity, that you are competent and qualified to make your own evaluation of the value of the stock on offer prior to bidding, that you are not acting as a consumer and that you are willing to be bound by the Terms and Conditions of the sale as published.
· To bid online you will need to supply a valid Credit/Debit card. Your card will be pre-authorised for €500.00. €500.00 will be taken from your card and held by Stripe. Mullingar Equestrian Horse Sales do not store, or have access to, your card information, the particulars are stored securely by Stripe.
· In the event that you are the winning bidder on a lot, Mullingar Equestrian Horse Sales reserves the right to charge your card up to €500.00 as down-payment on your account. This sum is forfeit in the event you fail to complete the purchase.
· If you do not bid or are not successful, or you pay using an alternative method, no payment will be taken from your card by Mullingar Equestrian Horse Sales. The pre-authorisation will lapse in 7 days and your €500.00 will be refunded automatically to your account by Stripe.
· There is no charge to register on the site. The pre-authorisation is for online bidders only.
· You will receive an email to activate your account
· Mullingar Equestrian Horse Sales reserves the right to reject a registration to bid online, withdraw its permission for you to use online bidding, or terminate an online bidding account, for any reason at any time prior to, during or after a Sale without prior notice.
Internet Bidding Process
· Each bid made online shall be final and binding as soon as you click the 'Bid' button. The bidder holds sole responsibility for any bid submitted, including those made in error, and will be held liable for the full payment and collection of the lot if named the winning bidder.
· In the event of a tie between a bid placed by you online and any other identical bid(s) (including bids made in person at the Sale, telephone bids, absentee bids, and other internet bids), it will be at the auctioneer's discretion as to which bid shall be accepted.
· If you choose to use the online bidding service, you do so entirely at your own risk. Mullingar Equestrian Horse Sales does not take responsibility for any issues regarding online bidding functionality or delays which may occur due to software or hardware complications.
Sales are held subject to the following conditions.
These conditions form the basis of the Contract between the Purchaser and Vendor. We advise all prospective purchasers to carefully read these Conditions of Sale before bidding.
1. Buyers intending to bid online must register on irishsporthorses.com and provide a credit/debit card pre-authorisation for €500.00.
2. Buyers bidding in person at the sale must register their name and contact details on irishsporthorses.com prior to the sale, and collect a Bidding Number in the Sales Office on arrival.
3. Only persons aged 18 years or over and of legal capacity may register to bid.
4. The Purchaser shall be the highest bidder on a Lot, subject to any minimum or reserve price having been attained. In the event of a dispute between two or more bidders as to which is the Buyer, the dispute shall be settled at the absolute discretion of the Auctioneers.
5. All sales are subject to a Buyer's Premium of 6% of the bid amount.
6. VAT is chargeable on the sale price and on the buyer's premium at the applicable rate.*
· The default VAT rate currently applicable to the sale of live horses is 13.5%. Horses purchased by farmers for use in agricultural production attract a Livestock Rate of 4.8%. Horses auctioned under the margin scheme for second hand goods are excluded from VAT (see individual catalogue entries).
7. On making a purchase, the purchaser will be asked to sign a Purchase Confirmation form, provide his/her name and address and to pay the full amount of the price bid for the Lot together with the Buyer's Premium and applicable VAT.
8. Payment may be made by CASH, ONLINE BANK TRANSFER and DEBIT or CREDIT CARD only. Cheques will NOT be accepted as payment, unless agreed with management in advance of the sale.
· Credit Cards, Business Debit Cards and non-ROI (Republic of Ireland) Personal Debit Cards are subject to a 2.5% surcharge.
· ROI Personal Debit Card transactions are subject to a surcharge of 1.0%.
9. To comply with regulations, purchasers may be asked to provide proof of identity and evidence of home address, and to complete a cash origin form
10. Each lot is sold under the Conditions of Sale, unless otherwise specified by the auctioneer on the day of the sale. There is no term implied that any lot is of merchantable quality or is fit for training or any particular purpose.
11. The vendor is responsible for the accuracy of all information concerning the Pedigree, description and health of a Lot.
12. Mullingar Equestrian Horse Sales Ltd shall not be held responsible for the description of any Lot. Mullingar Equestrian Horse Sales Ltd and/or the Auctioneer shall not be liable for any statement made in this catalogue or from the Rostrum, concerning a Lot listed for sale, nor for any Description, Pedigree or Warranty expressed or implied on its behalf, such information being supplied by the Vendor who alone is responsible for the accuracy.
13. Purchasers are advised and requested to inspect each lot prior to purchase, as all animals are 'SOLD AS SEEN'.
14. It is the responsibility of the Purchaser to ensure that he/she is satisfied with the condition of any Lot before bidding. Additionally a Purchaser must make his/her own enquiries and exercise his/her own judgement as to the value of a Lot. Passports, veterinary certificates and vendor warranties may be inspected in the sales office. Purchasers are subject to any announcements that may be made from the Auctioneer's Rostrum and it is the responsibility of all bidders to be in attendance at the commencement of the sale of a Lot to hear any such announcements.
15. The purchaser has the option, at the fall of the hammer (or no later than 30 minutes afterwards), or in concluding a private sale, to request that an animal be vetted. The lot must immediately be presented to the vet.
16. Purchasers must ensure that the Vendor's consent is obtained before a Veterinary Inspection is made.
17. The Vendor is obliged to disclose all past history of the animal in relation to unsoundness, ailments, vices, etc. Any lot which is a crib-biter or wind sucker, has been unnerved, is an established weaver, established box-walker, or has been tubed or otherwise operated on for unsoundness in wind or has shown any evidence of sweet itch or any vice whatsoever must be declared as such by the Vendor. Any lot which has impaired vision or injury to the eye which has not been declared is returnable.
18. The Vendor must also declare any other problem with the animal to be sold, e.g. nervous, difficult to ride, difficult to box, or any other behavioural or other problems.
19. Following the sale if any horse has any difference in description or evidence of vice, injury or fault that should have been declared, then the animal is returnable to the Vendor. Any complaint must be made within seven days of the sale, and if nothing has arisen prior to monies being paid out the contract is deemed complete and any other dispute in respect of the animal will have to be taken directly between the purchaser and vendor, and Mullingar Equestrian Horse Sales Ltd will have no part in the matter.
20. Purchasers must ensure that they are satisfied with the pre-sale veterinary certificate, where provided, and if they have any veterinary uncertainties to avail of the re-examination facility which must be requested within 30 minutes of the purchase of any Lot.
21. The Purchaser of any Lot will have the right within 30 minutes of the fall of the hammer, or following a private sale, to request that a blood sample be taken for subsequent analysis to detect pain killing anti-inflammatory or performance altering drugs. If on analysis the result is positive the Lot is returnable.
22. X-Rays are not a requirement of the sale. Lots are not returnable due to difference of opinion on x-rays post sale. Where x-rays have been provided, purchasers should satisfy themselves in respect of the x-rays prior to purchase.
23. If the Purchaser of any Lot sold with a pedigree or description contends that it does not correspond with such pedigree or description, or if he contends that such lot is afflicted with a declarable fault or vice, then he/she must notify the Auctioneers within seven days from the day of the sale specifying exactly the nature of the complaint that the Purchaser makes in respect of the Lot purchased. The Auctioneers shall then nominate a Veterinary Surgeon or other expert to investigate the purchaser's contention and the decision of such Veterinary Surgeon or expert shall be binding on vendor and purchaser. All expenses and charges incurred by such adjudication shall be borne by the party found to be in error
24. Any dispute arising out of a sale of any Lot in accordance with these conditions of sale shall be a dispute between Vendor and Purchaser and in no circumstances shall Mullingar Equestrian Horse Sales Ltd and/or our Auctioneer be liable to either party in connection with such dispute.
25. Animals entered in the catalogue and advertised for sale by Mullingar Equestrian Horse Sales Ltd may not be sold by the vendor before the auction of that lot. Any lots withdrawn from the sale without a veterinary certificate are liable for full auction commission.
26. It is a condition of entering an animal in the sales that all animals entered are put through the sales ring and that vendors state a maximum reserve price to the sales clerks on the morning of the sales.
27. Any lot that fails to go through the sales ring will be deemed to have been sold at the reserve price and the vendor is liable for the full commission (9%).
28. Any lots not sold in the ring and sold subsequently in a private sale outside the ring must be notified immediately to the sales office.
29. No animals will be permitted entry to sales ground on day of sale without a passport. Any foal awaiting a passport must have a letter from the Registration Authority acknowledging receipt of a passport application with a reference number.
30. All animals entered in the sale with a reserve price of €1500 or more must have a Pre-Sale Veterinary Certificate completed following examination, by a member of the Veterinary Panel approved by Mullingar Equestrian Horse Sales Ltd, within the last 21 days before the sale date.
31. Mullingar Equestrian Horse Sales Ltd reserve the right to prohibit the entry to this premises any animal which is suspected to be suffering from a contagious disease.
32. Animals not entered in catalogue are not permitted in sales grounds.
33. No entries shall be accepted unless accompanied by the appropriate entry fee. Sales entry fees are non refundable.
34. Auctioneers Commission of 3% of the sale price will be chargeable to the vendor.
35. Payment to the Vendor will be made 21 days after the day of the sale in respect of those animals where payment has been received from the purchaser.
36. It is the vendor's responsibility to ensure that payment for animals has been lodged in the office, and that there has been no veterinary examination requested, before he/she leaves the sales.
37. Money shall not be paid to the Vendor of any Lot unless payment has cleared from the Purchaser.
38. All animals must be haltered, managed, shown and led by a capable person aged 16 years or over. All stallions and colts over 2 years must be shown in a bridle.
39. Riders attending the sales to display or try out a lot whether it be as owner, for owner or as purchaser or for purchaser should be of a capable standard, follow all safety rules of practice and showing arena, adhere to the advice of safety stewards and agents of Mullingar Equestrian Horse Sales Ltd in the interest of their own personal safety as this practice is taken solely at the riders' own risk.
40. Riders must wear correct protective clothing including safety helmet.
41. Our safety officers and stewards are here to help us all have a safe day. Please obey them. Your children are your responsibility and must be kept under supervision by a parent or guardian at all times.
42. Mullingar Equestrian Horse Sales Ltd shall not accept responsibility for loss or damage suffered or incurred by any person while attending their sales through death, disease, accident or any other cause whatsoever and whether to himself, his animals, his property or other property.
43. A Lot shall be at the Vendor's risk / responsibility while on the property of Mullingar Equestrian Horse Sales Ltd provided however that where such a Lot has been sold it shall be at the Purchasers risk from the fall of the hammer, or from the time of sale if sold privately.
44. However, in the interim between the time of sale and any veterinary examination, it remains the Vendor's responsibility to ascertain if an examination has been requested, and to present the horse for examination.
45. A Lot purchased shall be removed from Mullingar Equestrian Horse Sales Ltd premises no later than the evening of the sale day.
46. A pass-out must be obtained from the main office prior to an animal being removed from the complex.
47. Any person engaged to bring and take away a Lot shall do so at the cost and risk in all respect of the owner of such Lot.
48. The auctioneer shall have the right to bid on behalf of the vendor up to the reserve price.
49. Should the purchase price not be paid then the Auctioneers may at their discretion put up the Lot for Auction and re-sell it.
50. All animals remain the property of the vendor until paid in full.
51. Buyer and Seller agree that Mullingar Equestrian Horse Sales Ltd may publish sale results.
52. These are Mullingar Equestrian Horse Sales Ltd General Conditions of Sale. For particular auctions, Special Conditions may detail additional, more specific requirements than the General Conditions, and these should be referred to by buyers.


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Some basic pages used for every language, but we only need them once in english (don't translate!):
SystemPagesGroup - do not move this to first list level!
This is a list of all English SystemPages (including HelpPages) in this wiki:
system pages:
help pages:
- HelpOnOpenIDProvider
HelpOnSlideShows/900 Last but not least: Running your presentation
was renamed to HelpOnMoinWikiSyntax, SyntaxReference is now just a redirect to that page.
just a redirect to HelpOnMoinWikiSyntax now, because that page is better!
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Support Options
We are fully dedicated to providing you with the best support you can get in this business. To achieve this, we provide you with several support options.
- 1 year FREE upgrades (minor AND major) - these are not just fixes!
- Free Newsgroups. First time posters please NOTE: due to excessive spam, new users are moderated and your posts will only become visible to others after a manual review. Please be patient after posting. We suggest that you post 2 dummy test messages to the "test" forum first. If your first time post is urgent, please email us to approve your post.
- Access to our Issue Tracker
- Telegram peer to peer chat
- Free access to examples, tools, snippets on out NexusDB Code Depot
- Read user supplied information and even post your own infos on our NexusDB Wiki
- Get tips, tricks and background info directly from our developers on our Developer's Blogs
- Access to our Community Wiki
- Submit and view bugs online
- Paid support levels
Who does the support?
We believe that the best support is provided by the actual developers of the product. Consequently our developers will appear in the newsgroups and chat rooms to achieve this end. They can be easily recognized by the [NDD] (Nexus Database Developer) or [NDA] (Nexus Database Architect) in their name or signature.
Additionally, NexusDB employs dedicated support staff that will answer everything they can and follow up with the development team if needed. These staff members have a [NDS] (Nexus Database Support) in their signature.
We've also put together a small squad of advanced NexusDB users to provide additional support. They are called the Nexus Database eXperts and can be recognized by the [NDX] in their signatures.
We will make sure that your investment has the best support you can get in the business!


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N2ABZY000676 PANASONIC FZ-55 FZ-40 REPLACEMENT KEYBOARD - FRENCH - QWERTY - EMISSIVE BACKLIT FZ-VKB55107U is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
Compatible with TOUGHBOOK 55, 40
- User-replaceable
- Replaces keyboard on unit, old keyboard after replaced must be discarded
- French
- QWERTY EMISSIVE Backlit
- 82-key US keyboard
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A cornea transplant, also known as keratoplasty or a corneal graft, replaces damaged tissue on the clear front surface of the eye.
When disease or injury damages the cornea, eyesight is affected. Light that enters the eye becomes scattered, resulting in blurred or distorted vision. When the cornea is extremely scarred or damaged, a corneal transplant is needed to restore functional vision.
Keratoplasty is performed routinely and is regarded as the most successful of all tissue transplants. According to the National Keratoconus Foundation, over 40,000 cornea transplants are done annually in the United States.
In recent years, an innovative type of corneal transplant has gained popularity. Known as Descemet's Stripping Endothelial Keratoplasty (DSEK), this new procedure removes a smaller and thinner portion of the cornea. In 2009, DSEK was declared by the American Academy of Ophthalmology as superior to the conventional surgery because it may provide better vision outcomes and more eye stability. It is also associated with less risk factors. However, when the majority of the cornea is damaged, a more comprehensive removal may still be necessary to facilitate a successful transplant.
Criteria for a Corneal Transplant
A multitude of reasons indicate candidacy for a corneal transplant. Possible reasons include:
- Eye diseases, such as keratoconus
- Complications from laser surgery, such as LASIK
- Extreme inflammation on the cornea
- Scarring as a result of infections, such as eye herpes or fungal keratitis
- Thinning of the cornea and an irregular shaped cornea
- Hereditary factors
- Corneal failure due to previous surgical procedures
- Chemical burns or injuries that damaged to the cornea
Cornea Transplant Procedure
Once a patient has been recommended and approved for a corneal transplant to restore vision, the patient's name is added to a list at an eye bank. The United States has a very advanced eye bank system, and the general wait time for a donor eye is one to two weeks. The tissue of donor corneas is checked for clarity and screened meticulously for disease before it is released for transplant.
The actual surgery is generally performed as an outpatient procedure that does not require hospitalization. General or local anesthesia may be used, depending upon the patient's preference, age and health condition. Local anesthesia is injected into the skin surrounding the eye, which relaxes the muscles that control movement and blinking. Eye drops numb the eye itself.
Once the anesthesia has taken effect, the surgeon inspects and measures the damaged corneal area in order to decide upon the size of the transplantation. Eyelids are held open during this time. The surgeon then removes a round, button-shaped piece of the corneal tissue and replaces it with a nearly identical sized button of donor tissue. The new, healthy tissue is sutured into place. The entire procedure takes approximately one to two hours.
Following the surgery, a plastic shield must be worn over the eye in order to protect it against any inadvertent bumps or rubbing.
Rejection of the Corneal Graft
Although the vast majority of cornea transplants are successful, sometimes the new tissue is rejected. Warning signs of rejection include:
- Extreme sensitivity to light
- Redness
- Pain
- Decreased vision
These symptoms may be experienced as soon as one month after the surgery, or as delayed as five years later. Medications can be prescribed to reverse the rejection process. If the corneal graft fails completely, the transplant can be repeated and the outcome is generally positive. Yet the total rejection rates do increase with the total number of corneal transplants.
Recovery and Healing
It can take up to a year or longer to heal completely from a corneal transplant. At the beginning, vision is blurry and the transplant site is often swollen and thicker than the rest of the cornea. As vision returns, patients are able to return to normal daily tasks and most people can return to work within three to seven days after surgery. However, heavy lifting and exercise must be avoided for the first few weeks.
To help the body accept the corneal graft, steroid eye drops must be applied for several months. A pair of eyeglasses or a protective shield must also be worn for eye safety. Depending upon the health of the eye and the healing rate, stitches may be removed at any time from three months to more than a year later. Astigmatism often occurs as a result of an irregular corneal surface, and adjustments may be made to the sutures around the new cornea in an effort to reduce this problem.
Vision after a Cornea Transplant
Vision improvement after a cornea transplant is a process that can last up to one year later. Eyeglasses or contact lenses must be worn immediately after the surgery, since the curvature of the corneal transplant will not precisely match the natural corneal curve.
When healing is complete and stitches are removed, laser surgery may be indicated to correct vision. LASIK or PRK are both procedures that can help decrease dependence on eyeglasses or contacts. An irregular corneal surface may point to the need to wear rigid gas permeable (GP) contact lenses for vision correction.


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A recent article posted on PR Newswire entitled "Business owners' love of work may hinder succession planning" explains the parallels between the number of business owners with no plans to retire and the lack of succession planning. In a recent poll, over 70% of business owners said they are not planning to retire, don't know when they will retire, or do not plan to retire for at least 11 years. The survey also reported that 2 out of 3 business owners do not have a succession plan or a clear understanding of the importance of one.
Even if there are no immediate plans for retiring, business owners should have a succession plan in place to protect the business, partners, employees and customers. If something were to suddenly happen to the business owner such as serious illness or an untimely death, a succession plan would help make sure everything goes smooth with the transition of the business.
To get started with creating an exit plan, business owners can take 5 simple steps:
- Set goals & objectives
- Determine the value of your business
- Consider options for the business in the case of disability, retirement or death
- Develop a plan and documentation with an advisor, attorney and accountant
- Fund the plan
You never know when something unexpected could occur, so it's never too early to start creating a succession plan.
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A recent article posted by Forbes entitled "Baby boomers are selling their businesses to millennial entrepreneurs, and it's a brilliant idea" highlights the fact that many baby boomers will soon be looking to sell their businesses and this creates excellent business opportunities for millennials. Many of these baby boomer businesses are well established having no debt, loyal customers and proven business models which make them a great opportunity for young entrepreneurs to take over instead of letting the businesses close down.
Here are 7 places to start looking for these baby boomer businesses:
- Local chamber of commerce
- Local CPAs
- Local real estate brokers
- Local community bankers
- Business brokers
- Go directly to the business owner
- Craigslist or eBay
Overall, staying connected with local professionals in your area as well as being proactive in searching out businesses for sale will help you to find a great business opportunity. Once you find a legitimate business, find out if it's making a profit. If so, ask why the owner wants to sell and if not, find out why.
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A recent article from Forbes entitled "Selling your business in 3 to 5 years? Buy another company now" explains how acquiring another company can significantly increase the value of your business before you decide to sell. The first thing to understand is that the multiple of earnings paid for a company increases at an accelerating rate with size. Larger EBITDA means larger multiples, and larger companies are generally less risky so a buyer is willing to pay more.
Acquiring another business may also amount to cost savings and operational improvements when the companies are integrated. Combine these savings with organic revenue growth and a larger multiplier when the companies are combined, and this can add up to a huge increase in your company's value. So if you're thinking of selling within 3-5 years, this could be a good strategy to consider.
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A recent article from the Denver Post entitled "Selling your business? Focus on the key business drivers so buyers pay top dollar" explains how focusing on certain key factors of your business can help you get the highest possible price when selling your business. Although many key business drivers vary among industries, there are four drivers that apply across the board:
- History of increasing revenues and profits over the past 3-5 years
- Strategic business plan that shows strong growth, competitive advantage, and products or services that can be sold across multiple industries
- Future cash flow including expected EBITDA performance, expected working capital investment requirements, and expected fixed-asset investment requirements
- Strong management team and strong operating systems in place
Business owners should get a detailed business audit and analysis from a business consultant so they can see where their business's strengths and weaknesses are. This will show the owner what business drivers to focus on improving in order to get the highest price for their business.
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A recent article posted on Divestopedia entitled "What Is Your Company Actually Worth?" explores how buyers and sellers often perceive a company's worth differently and how business owners misjudge their company's value. Private company valuation is a complex process and most owners have difficulty staying objective when it comes to a business in which they have put their life's work into. On the other hand, to a buyer, the company is an asset to be acquired at the lowest possible price, which often leads to a large difference in perception between a buyer and seller.
An experience advisor can help negate these problems and make the sale process better for the owner for the following reasons:
- The business owner can focus on factors of the business which will increase the valuation such as EBITDA, sales, gross profit margins, customer growth and employee skills.
- The owner will get an extensive look at the financial health of their business from an advisor along with recommendations for improvement.
- An advisor will also be an experienced negotiator, helping the owner get the best sale price for the business.
The key to avoiding mistakes in selling a business starts off by getting an accurate valuation of the business and making sure everything is analyzed effectively to prepare for a profitable sale.
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Using this site, you can check the roots of Japanese last name made after A.D.600.
It depends on last names, but you can see some last names comes from China, Korea, Taiwan and so on. To check its roots, you need to copy the last name's Kanji.
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A factorial is the result of multiplying all of the whole numbers in a given number. So, for the number 118, you would multiply it as follows:
Therefore, the answer to the question "what is the factorial of 118?" is:
As you can probably imagine, the size of a factorial for a given number grows exponentially as the number increases and it takes more and more computing power in order to calculate it. In the next section, we'll discuss why you might want to know what the factorial of 118 is and why it's useful in mathematics.
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Factorials are usually written with the given number followed by an exclamation mark after it:
What are Factorials Used For?
On the surface, you might wonder why factorials are even important and why we would want to use them. Factorials are a useful method for a number of different mathematical problems, particularly those involving probability or calculus with a series.
So for example, let's say you have 118 books on a bookshelf. You want to work out how many different ways those books can be arranged on the shelf.
You could do this via trial and error, putting the books into a different order on the shelf, recording the order, and then rearranging. This would be repeated until there are no other possibilities.
Obviously that would take a lot of time, particularly if you're dealing with a library full of books. The easier way would be to use factorials, and by performing the calculation above, we can see exactly how many different combinations that could be taken.
There are many more complicated uses of factorials than this such as calculating binomials, astronomy, or advanced calculus but hopefully this helps you to understand it purely from a "how many different ways can the given items be arranged".
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The running fight over same-sex marriage is shifting from the ballot box to the Supreme Court.
Three weeks after voters backed same-sex marriage in three states and defeated a ban in a fourth, the justices are meeting Friday to decide whether they should deal sooner rather than later with the claim that the Constitution gives people the right to marry regardless of sexual orientation.
The court also could duck the ultimate question for now and instead focus on a narrower but still important issue: whether Congress can prevent legally married gay Americans from receiving federal benefits otherwise available to married couples.
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The court could announce its plans as soon as Friday afternoon. Any cases probably would be argued in March, with a decision expected by the end of June.
Same-sex marriage is legal, or will be soon, in nine states — Connecticut, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Vermont, Washington &mdash and the District of Columbia. Federal courts in California have struck down the state's constitutional ban on same-sex marriage, but that ruling has not taken effect while the issue is being appealed.
Voters in Maine, Maryland and Washington approved gay marriage earlier this month.
But 31 states have amended their constitutions to prohibit same-sex marriage. North Carolina was the most recent example in May. In Minnesota earlier this month, voters defeated a proposal to enshrine a ban on same-sex marriage in that state's constitution.
The biggest issue the court could decide to confront comes in the dispute over California's Proposition 8, the constitutional ban on same-sex marriage that voters adopted in 2008 after the state Supreme Court ruled that gay Californians could marry. The case could allow the justices to decide whether the U.S. Constitution's guarantee of equal protection means that the right to marriage cannot be limited to heterosexuals.
A decision in favor of same-sex marriage would set a national rule and overturn every state constitutional provision and law banning same-sex marriages. A ruling that upheld California's ban would be a setback for same-sex marriage proponents in the nation's largest state, although it would leave open the state-by-state effort to allow gays and lesbians to marry.
Throughout U.S. history, the court has tried to avoid getting too far ahead of public opinion and mores. The high court waited until 1967 to strike down laws against interracial marriage in the 16 states that still had them.
Some court observers argue that the same caution will prevail in the California case.
"What do they have to gain by hearing this case? Either they impose same sex marriage on the whole country, which would create a political firestorm, or they say there's no right to same-sex marriage, in which case they are going to be reversed in 20 years and be badly remembered. They'll be the villains in the historical narrative," said Andrew Koppelman, a professor of law and political science at Northwestern University. Koppelman signed onto a legal brief urging the justices not to hear the California case.
Yet some opponents of gay marriage say the issue is too important, and California is too large a state, for the court to take a pass.
"The question is whether there's a civil right to redefine marriage, as the California Supreme Court did. We don't think there is," said Brian Brown, president of the National Organization for Marriage.
Regardless of the decision on hearing the California case, there is widespread agreement that the justices will agree to take up a challenge to a part of the federal Defense of Marriage Act.
The law was passed in 1996 by overwhelming bipartisan majorities in the House and Senate and signed by President Bill Clinton. It defines marriage for all purposes under federal law as between a man and a woman and has been used to justify excluding gay couples from a wide range of benefits that are available to heterosexual couples.
Four federal district courts and two courts of appeal have overturned the provision in various cases on grounds that it unfairly deprives same-sex couples of federal benefits. The justices almost always will hear a case in which a federal law has been struck down.
The Obama administration broke with its predecessors when it announced last year that it no longer would defend the provision. President Barack Obama went further when he endorsed same-sex marriage in May.
Republicans in the House of Representatives stepped in to take up the defense of the law in court.
Paul Clement, the Washington lawyer representing the House, said the law was intended to make sure that federal benefits would be allocated uniformly, no matter where people live.
"DOMA does not bar or invalidate any state-law marriage, but leaves states free to decide whether they will recognize same-sex marriage," Clement said in court papers.
The court has several cases to choose from, including that of 83-year-old Edith Windsor of New York. Windsor faces $363,000 in federal estate taxes after the death of her partner of 44 years in 2009. In two other cases, same-sex couples and surviving spouses of gay marriages in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Vermont are seeking a range of federal benefits, including Social Security and private pension survivor payments, access to federal employee health insurance and the right to file a joint federal income tax return.
In the only instance in which a gay couple already is receiving federal benefits, federal court employee Karen Golinski in San Francisco has been allowed, under a court order, to add her wife to her health insurance coverage. That could be reversed if the Supreme Court upholds the marriage law provision.
No matter which case the court chooses, the same issue will be front and center — whether legally married gay Americans can be kept from the range of benefits that are otherwise extended to married couples.
Justice Elena Kagan strongly suggested in her Supreme Court confirmation hearings that she would not take part in a same-sex marriage case from Massachusetts because she worked on it while at the Justice Department. The Massachusetts case is one of only two cases that have been decided by a federal appeals court. Windsor's is the other.
Another case, from Arizona, has some similarities to the Defense of Marriage Act appeals. The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, which invalidated Proposition 8 in California, struck down a state law that said only married state employees were eligible for health benefits and withdrew domestic partner benefits for unmarried state workers. Separately, the Arizona constitution bars same-sex marriage, so gay couples had no way to obtain the state benefits.


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Cleaning your mask every day is a very important part of mask maintenance. All masks in the Comfort Series can be cleaned in the same manner. Below you will find the three easy steps to keeping a clean mask:
1. Wash the mask in warm water with a mild soap and air dry; no need to disassemble the mask. Avoid soap with moisturizers.2. Wash your face thoroughly before using your mask.3. Inspect your mask. Replace the mask if the cushion becomes hardened or if any parts become damaged.
1. Wash the mask in warm water with a mild soap and air dry; no need to disassemble the mask. Avoid soap with moisturizers.2. Wash your face thoroughly before using your mask.
3. Inspect your mask. Replace the mask if the cushion becomes hardened or if any parts become damaged.
Even by following these tips, the natural oils in your face will interact with the mask, and over time, the mask will lose its seal. As an informed healthcare consumer, you should be aware of the mask replacement benefits under your healthcare plan. If your plan does not meet your mask replacement needs, talk to your home healthcare provider.
Respironics has developed unique product features to make positive airway pressure more comfortable to use, such as C-Flex, ramp, humidification, and Comfort Series masks.
C-Flex C-Flex lowers the pressure at the beginning of exhalation when many people find therapy most uncomfortable. The amount of pressure relief is based on your breathing pattern and your C-Flex setting. With three C-Flex settings, you have the ability to select a greater or lesser degree of pressure relief that is right for you.
Your device should be set up with a preset C-Flex setting. You can try other settings by simply pressing the C-Flex button on the front of your device. You may also change the C-Flex setting using the control buttons and display screen. Press the right arrow to scroll to the C-Flex settings page. A screen with three C-Flex settings will appear. Use the C-Flex or plus and minus buttons to increase or decrease the setting. Press the stop/start button to save your setting and return to the mail menu.
Note: If C-Flex is not enabled on your device, talk to your doctor or home care provider about activating it.
Ramp Ramp is a comfort feature on all M Series devices. Ramp allows you to keep the air pressure low when you are trying to fall asleep. And then it automatically and gradually increases the air until your prescription level is reached. Many users find that using ramp makes it easier to fall asleep. You activate the ramp by pressing the ramp button on the front of your device. Most of the PAP devices allow you to set the starting ramp pressure to the level you find most comfortable. And if you wake up in the middle of the night and have a hard time falling back to sleep, you can activate ramp again by simply pressing the ramp button.
Humidification The humidifier is another piece of equipment that will make your therapy more comfortable Heated or unheated humidification can reduce discomfort associated with common CPAP conditions such as dry mouth, nasal irritation or congestion.
To make humidification even more comfortable, we've made the M Series humidifiers even easier to use. The M Series humidifier features a new easy-turn dial to get the right setting, and it doesn't need to be reset during the night if therapy is temporarily suspended. Plus, the redesigned "hidden" water chamber is easier to use and easier to fill and delivers continuous humidification throughout the night.
Comfort Series Masks Comfort with your therapy is closely tied with the kind of mask you use. When you find a mask that is comfortable, you have the best chance to enjoy the full benefit of therapy. Respironics Comfort Series line offers a variety of styles, features, and sizes designed to fit many different facial profiles and user preferences. Sometimes getting a better mask fit is as easy as adjusting the headgear – especially if it's too tight. Adjusting to your mask means learning to accept its presence. It may take some time, so be patient and stick with it.
Regular use means living a longer and healthier life! It is very important to get comfortable with your device so regular, all-night positive airway pressure sessions become part of your nightly routine. People who regularly use positive airway pressure therapy feel healthier and more alert. So make a commitment to accept therapy as part of your life and use your device each night. The more you know about your treatment and sleep apnea, the better prepared you will be to live a longer, healthier, and more productive life.
Traveling with the integrated humidification platform To prepare for travel (this includes travel to and from the physician or homecare provider):
Traveling without the integrated humidification platform To prepare for travel:
Airport Travel At most airports, security personnel is familiar with sleep apnea devices. If they are not, there is a marking on the bottom of the device that clearly states it is a medical device.
International Travel The power supply works on voltages from 100 to 240 AC. You may need an international plug adapter to make your power cord work in different countries.
Boat or Motor Home Travel If you plan to travel by boat or motor home, Respironics offers a 12-volt DC power cord that can be used to operated Respironics' CPAP systems for which AC power is not available. The cord plugs into a standard cigarette lighter socket found in most automotive vehicles. These can be purchased separately here at EasyCPAP.com.
Elevation Changes Sometimes you change elevation as you travel. The REMstar Pro, REMstar Auto, BiPAP Plus and BiPAP Auto automatically adjust to these changes in altitude. You must adjust the altitude setting manually on the REMstar Plus.
Travel Cases For those who prefer not to travel with their humidifier, Respironics offers a compact travel case for the CPAP unit and a lightweight zippered pouch for your mask and accessories. These items will fit nicely into your luggage. The case and accessory bag are available for purchase separately or as a travel pack. Please contact your provider for more information.
Power Accessories Respironics offers several power accessories to enable regular use of your therapy system when away from home. All of these items can be purchased separately here at EasyCPAP.com.


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COMMENT: Great, now all we need is a plan15 Dec 15 - By editor ADELIA HALLETT.- Two months ago, Northern Employers and Manufacturers' Association chief Kim Campbell let fly on climate change. |
NZ leads charge for world carbon market15 Dec 15 - Tentative steps have been made toward the development of an international carbon market. |
Treaty emerges from battle of the verbs15 Dec 15 - Under the Paris Agreement there should be no net addition of greenhouse gas emissions to the atmosphere sometime in the second half of this century. |
Meet the fossil fuel firms paying for Paris15 Dec 15 - In their recent book Climate Change, Capitalism, and Corporations: Processes of Creative Self-Destruction, Christopher Wright and Daniel Nyberg argue that the reputation risk that flows from an association with greenhouse gas pollution has become increasingly relevant for corporations amid growing public awareness of climate change. |
Climate and international laws trap islanders7 Dec 15 - People on low-lying islands threatened by climate-related disasters are barred from seeking sanctuary because international laws say they are classed as economic migrants. |
Most Kiribati households are mulling migration7 Dec 15 - The Paris climate summit came too late for Ioane Teitiota from the Pacific island nation of Kiribati, who made history when his case for asylum in New Zealand was rejected in September. |
Hansen: Why global carbon fee system will work7 Dec 15 - Former NASA climate scientist James Hansen has called for a global carbon fee in which fossil fuels are taxed when they are produced or imported, rather than when they are consumed. |
Russia will use forests as a Paris bargaining chip23 Nov 15 - Russia has a reputation as one of the more difficult states involved in international climate negotiations and dont expect things to change at the latest UN conference in Paris. |
How to ensure nations stick to Paris commitments23 Nov 15 - New Zealand is proposing in Paris a climate agreement that is not legally binding. PETER NEWELL, Professor of International Relations at the University of Sussex, explains why legally binding... |
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Federalist Paper 3: Concerning Dangers from Foreign Force and Influence (2 of 4)
The Same Subject Continued
Topic: The Importance of the Union (1-14)
Newspaper: The Independent Journal
Author: John Jay
Date: Saturday, November 3, 1787
To the People of the State of New York:
IT IS not a new observation that the people of any country (if, like the Americans, intelligent and wellinformed) seldom adopt and steadily persevere for many years in an erroneous opinion respecting their interests. That consideration naturally tends to create great respect for the high opinion which the people of America have so long and uniformly entertained of the importance of their continuing firmly united under one federal government, vested with sufficient powers for all general and national purposes.
The more attentively I consider and investigate the reasons which appear to have given birth to this opinion, the more I become convinced that they are cogent and conclusive.
Among the many objects to which a wise and free people find it necessary to direct their attention, that of providing for their SAFETY seems to be the first. The SAFETY of the people doubtless has relation to a great variety of circumstances and considerations, and consequently affords great latitude to those who wish to define it precisely and comprehensively.
At present I mean only to consider it as it respects security for the preservation of peace and tranquillity, as well as against dangers from FOREIGN ARMS AND INFLUENCE, as from dangers of the LIKE KIND arising from domestic causes. As the former of these comes first in order, it is proper it should be the first discussed. Let us therefore proceed to examine whether the people are not right in their opinion that a cordial Union, under an efficient national government, affords them the best security that can be devised against HOSTILITIES from abroad.
The number of wars which have happened or will happen in the world will always be found to be in proportion to the number and weight of the causes, whether REAL or PRETENDED, which PROVOKE or INVITE them. If this remark be just, it becomes useful to inquire whether so many JUST causes of war are likely to be given by UNITED AMERICA as by DISUNITED America; for if it should turn out that United America will probably give the fewest, then it will follow that in this respect the Union tends most to preserve the people in a state of peace with other nations.
The JUST causes of war, for the most part, arise either from violation of treaties or from direct violence. America has already formed treaties with no less than six foreign nations (*), and all of them, except Prussia, are maritime, and therefore able to annoy and injure us. She has also extensive commerce with Portugal, Spain, and Britain, and, with respect to the two latter, has, in addition, the circumstance of neighborhood to attend to.
It is of high importance to the peace of America that she observe the laws of nations towards all these powers, and to me it appears evident that this will be more perfectly and punctually done by one national government than it could be either by thirteen separate States or by three or four distinct confederacies.
Because when once an efficient national government is established, the best men in the country will not only consent to serve, but also will generally be appointed to manage it; for, although town or country, or other contracted influence, may place men in State assemblies, or senates, or courts of justice, or executive departments, yet more general and extensive reputation for talents and other qualifications will be necessary to recommend men to offices under the national government,--especially as it will have the widest field for choice, and never experience that want of proper persons which is not uncommon in some of the States. Hence, it will result that the administration, the political counsels, and the judicial decisions of the national government will be more wise, systematical, and judicious than those of individual States, and consequently more satisfactory with respect to other nations, as well as more SAFE with respect to us.
Because, under the national government, treaties and articles of treaties, as well as the laws of nations, will always be expounded in one sense and executed in the same manner,--whereas, adjudications on the same points and questions, in thirteen States, or in three or four confederacies, will not always accord or be consistent; and that, as well from the variety of independent courts and judges appointed by different and independent governments, as from the different local laws and interests which may affect and influence them. The wisdom of the convention, in committing such questions to the jurisdiction and judgment of courts appointed by and responsible only to one national government, cannot be too much commended.
Because the prospect of present loss or advantage may often tempt the governing party in one or two States to swerve from good faith and justice; but those temptations, not reaching the other States, and consequently having little or no influence on the national government, the temptation will be fruitless, and good faith and justice be preserved. The case of the treaty of peace with Britain adds great weight to this reasoning.
Because, even if the governing party in a State should be disposed to resist such temptations, yet as such temptations may, and commonly do, result from circumstances peculiar to the State, and may affect a great number of the inhabitants, the governing party may not always be able, if willing, to prevent the injustice meditated, or to punish the aggressors. But the national government, not being affected by those local circumstances, will neither be induced to commit the wrong themselves, nor want power or inclination to prevent or punish its commission by others.
So far, therefore, as either designed or accidental violations of treaties and the laws of nations afford JUST causes of war, they are less to be apprehended under one general government than under several lesser ones, and in that respect the former most favors the SAFETY of the people.
As to those just causes of war which proceed from direct and unlawful violence, it appears equally clear to me that one good national government affords vastly more security against dangers of that sort than can be derived from any other quarter.
Because such violences are more frequently caused by the passions and interests of a part than of the whole; of one or two States than of the Union. Not a single Indian war has yet been occasioned by aggressions of the present federal government, feeble as it is; but there are several instances of Indian hostilities having been provoked by the improper conduct of individual States, who, either unable or unwilling to restrain or punish offenses, have given occasion to the slaughter of many innocent inhabitants.
The neighborhood of Spanish and British territories, bordering on some States and not on others, naturally confines the causes of quarrel more immediately to the borderers. The bordering States, if any, will be those who, under the impulse of sudden irritation, and a quick sense of apparent interest or injury, will be most likely, by direct violence, to excite war with these nations; and nothing can so effectually obviate that danger as a national government, whose wisdom and prudence will not be diminished by the passions which actuate the parties immediately interested.
But not only fewer just causes of war will be given by the national government, but it will also be more in their power to accommodate and settle them amicably. They will be more temperate and cool, and in that respect, as well as in others, will be more in capacity to act advisedly than the offending State. The pride of states, as well as of men, naturally disposes them to justify all their actions, and opposes their acknowledging, correcting, or repairing their errors and offenses. The national government, in such cases, will not be affected by this pride, but will proceed with moderation and candor to consider and decide on the means most proper to extricate them from the difficulties which threaten them.
Besides, it is well known that acknowledgments, explanations, and compensations are often accepted as satisfactory from a strong united nation, which would be rejected as unsatisfactory if offered by a State or confederacy of little consideration or power.
In the year 1685, the state of Genoa having offended Louis XIV., endeavored to appease him. He demanded that they should send their Doge, or chief magistrate, accompanied by four of their senators, to FRANCE, to ask his pardon and receive his terms. They were obliged to submit to it for the sake of peace. Would he on any occasion either have demanded or have received the like humiliation from Spain, or Britain, or any other POWERFUL nation?


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Thursday, March 29, 2007
Coconut Water - Nature's Electrolyte Replacement Drink?
After digging around some more, I found that coconut water is similar to plasma and was even given to soldiers in WWII intravenously when plasma supplies were low (1). Some doctors give it to kids with digestive problems, similar to Pedialyte, since the stomach accepts it so well. And here's a bonus for your night time exercise - it's been shown to stimulate reproductive organs in men (bye-bye, Viagra) and increase libido in women over 60. Geez, why haven't I heard of this stuff before?
Coconut water really is "water", not "milk" even though it sometimes has a white color to it. It comes from the core of young green coconuts. I've noticed it can be hard to find in stores. I've been drinking the brands ONE (both the Natural and Acai flavors are nice) and Zico (turn your speakers down before clicking on this link) which I found at natural food stores. It appears you can also buy it online if you are interested.
I would recommend giving it a try, if anything just to add some variety to your drinks. I don't think it has quite enough sodium to be a race-ready electrolyte replacement drink, but it could certainly be part of your cocktail. And I think it would be a stellar hangover cure. ;-)
Happy running. I will see y'all at the Pony Express 100k on Sat!
(1) Campbell – Falck, D., et al. The intravenous use of coconut water. Am J Emerg Med 2000; 18 (1):108:111.
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BTW, I forgot to give a shout out to my friend Ughetta Manzone for turning me onto coconut water. Thanks, Ughetta!
SDReplies- Anonymous5/29/2012 10:49:00 PM
Hi Scott,
I am happy to know that western guys like you discovered this "tropical tree of life" as we call it here in my country-Philippines. In the absence of IV fluids this is the best option and said to have save lots of American and Filipino lives during WWII. There are lots of varieties of these and the one that has the best taste is called "pilipog". The one you drank is preserved I assume, it tastes best when fresh from the tree and this particular variety. I grew up with all of this varieties in our farm. I hope you can visit here.
Sounds like a good drink to look into! Thanks so much for stopping by my blog :) I've really enjoyed reading yours since I'm also living in the bay area and love reading about the local races. I think I've read your reports from the TRT well over 10 times at this point, trying to learn what I can from those who have been there. It's so exciting that you'll be doing your first 100 there!
I have a question, if you don't mind. I'm trying to figure out how to carry water for the race (I use a handheld now, but don't like the idea of having to hold something in both hands) so was looking into either a camelbak or a waist pack of some kind. How was it running with the camelbak when you did the TRT 50 M last year?
Thanks again for stopping by:)
AdelynHi Scott,
I drank tasty coconut water once in a while, but did not know it is full of ingredients. Thanks for the information.
I actually drink directly from coconut fruits. They can be found in some Asian grocery stores in Bay Area such as Marina, Ranch99, etc. The coconut shell is very hard, but there is a soft spot that you can dig a hole.
Your picture indicates there is some packaged coconut water. It'll be convenient to have them in drop bags.
Good luck in Pony Express! (I'm hoping to finish 100K in Ruth Anderson)
ChihpingAddy -
Thanks for stopping by. I really enjoyed using a Camelbak at the TRT last year and will use it again. It felt a bit heavy at times, took longer to refill at aid stations, but I never ran out of water even in the long stretches of the 50-mile course. It does feel hotter on the back, and can involve more chafing if you aren't constantly adjusting it. Just be sure to try it out beforehand. Also it's harder to guage how much you have been drinking per hour; I drank once per song on the iPod to make sure I didn't forget.
I have run with hip packs before, but I often forget to drink if something isn't dangling in front of me, so it doesn't work as well for me. But it certainly works for a lot folks.
For the TRT 100, I'm planning to use the Camelpak for the first 50 miles, then having handhelds ready in case I want to switch for the second loop. I've been surprised at how well my arms hold up carrying water bottles, and it's definitely easier to remember to drink.
It's all based on your personal feel. But remember you have a drop bag atop the Red House loop, so feel free to stash a back up plan in there.
Looking forward to meeting you there!
SD- Anonymous4/12/2007 10:48:00 AM
I used to drink Gatorade and eat a Banana before running...
Now I get my Hydration & my Potassium by drinking ONE.
I am buying online @:
Thanks for the tip!! - Anonymous7/20/2007 06:49:00 PM
Hi, just wanted to tell you that coconut MILK and coconut WATER / JUICE are totally different. Coconut water (aka coconut juice) is the liquid that's in the coconut shell. It looks like water. Coconut milk is from the FLESH of the coconut. It's shredded / grated, and then you squeeze the milk out of the flesh. The milk is high in fat (although much better than any type of animal fat you could eat!) while the coconut water / juice is what is really high in vitamins, electrolytes, etc. I hope this info helps!
Val - Anonymous7/24/2007 06:54:00 AM
Hmm...sounds interesting. How does it work with bodybuilding?
ReplyDelete - Anonymous8/13/2007 01:48:00 PM
I mix O.N.E. Coconut Water with Jay Robb Egg White protein powder!
Works for me and tastes great! - Anonymous8/18/2007 04:25:00 PM
thanks josh!
i have been drinking ONE coconut water for 3 weeks!
My performance is is just getting better!
Try it for yourself!
www.onenaturalexperience.com I actually gravitated to coconut water when working in Jamaica which I do pretty regularly. It is made locally there and I just found it more refreshing than a soda. I guess my body was trying to tell me something and I actually paid attention. I would usually drink two small bottles at lunch. It is pretty expensive, about $1.50 a bottle which is a lot of money to a Jamaican
It is so hot down there and I usually put in a lot of hours so I return home to Florida wiped out with aching muscles, I think I need to drink it morning, noon and night.
BTW - I noticed that you claimed it didn't have enough sodium, but actually you have to be careful of drinks with too high concentrations of electrolytes as they can impede hydration, so the high concentration of potassium might be more of a concern than the low concentration of sodium.- Anonymous8/24/2007 08:56:00 PM
1 tetra pak of coconut water has approx 600mg of potassium.
1 medium banana has 500 to 700mg.
I would not consider this amount of potassium to be an issue for hydration at all.
Punjabi - Anonymous1/22/2008 04:42:00 PM
Well, I'm from Zico and I'm not going to stay anonymous (as those promoting O.N.E. ;)
The electrolytes (i.e. potassium and magnesium) in coconut water really are quite amazing in a functional aspect for high intensity and endurance athletes. Zico currently sponsors a professional football player who was in the hospital earlier this summer due to severe dehydration and cramping. He contacted me and I gave him enough Zico with instructions to drink about 5 servings throughout the day. He told me he hasn't needed an IV after practice since. I consider that an amazing result.
Additionally, for you cooks out there, you can substitute Zico for nearly any recipe that calls for water to add a mildly sweet, unique flavor. It was the hit of the weekend at this year's Cook Eat Drink Live event in Manhattan. Cook Franklin Becker of Brasserie called it "the find of the weekend" at the gourmet food event.
Zico Pure Coconut Water's naturally high potassium content makes it the perfect addition to mixed drinks because it adds a mildly sweet flavor and helps to fight hang-overs.
John R. Ferrell
Zico Operations Manager - Anonymous4/18/2008 11:01:00 AM
Hey Scott...
Hit me up. I want to get you on a regular monthly supply of O.N.E. Coconut Water!
firstname.lastname@example.com - Anonymous5/02/2008 11:30:00 AM
In Trinidad and Tobago they mix it with their rum, which I found to be a nice change from Coca cola. They said it is healthy and helps keep you from getting a hangover from too much rum... nice. I wish I could find green coconuts here in the NW easier, then I'd make it myself.
ReplyDelete - Anonymous5/02/2008 11:46:00 AM
Hey ginjuice,
I think it's fairly common throughout the Caribbean to mix coconut water with rum. In fact people add it to lots of alcoholic drinks (including gin) but as a non-drinker I find it a complete waste of good coconut water!
Good luck in your quest to find more coconuts!
Terri - Anonymous5/20/2008 10:48:00 AM
Rum & Coconut Water!!!
The thing that's best if you're feelin' glum
Is coconut water with a little rum
It could make you very tipsy, four for five
Make you feel like a gypsy, four for five
Coco got a lotta iron, four for five
Make you strong like a lion! - Anonymous5/20/2008 02:01:00 PM
Coconut water is a refreshing beverage that comes from coconuts. It's a powerhouse of nutrition containing a complex blend of vitamins, minerals, amino acids, carbohydrates, antioxidants, enzymes, health enhancing growth hormones, and other phytonutrients. Because its electrolyte (ionic mineral) content is similar to human plasma, it has gained international acclaim as a natural sports drink for oral rehydration. As such, it has proven superior to commercial sports drinks. Unlike other beverages, it is completely compatible with the human body, in so much that it can be infused directly into the bloodstream. In fact, doctors have used coconut water successfully as an intravenous fluid for over 60 years. Coconut water's unique nutritional profile gives it the power to balance body chemistry, ward off disease, fight cancer, and retard aging. History and folklare credit coconut water with remarkable healing powers, which medical science is now confirming.
Buy the great Coconut Water book at Amazon.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0941599663/ref=s9subs_c2_img1-2871_g1?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_r=16QKEGQFJGD6KCDET6Q4&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=278240301&pf_rd_i=507846 - Anonymous6/03/2008 02:03:00 PM
Hi Scott,
You should check out Vita Coco. If you get tired of the plain coconut water, Vita Coco has 4 other flavors to choose from...Pineapple, Peach and Mango, Passion Fruit and Tangerine. They're made with all natural fruit puree unlike Zico which uses fruit essence (?). You'll love it. Promise - Anonymous6/24/2008 05:01:00 PM
The problem with the flavored ones is that I don't know how much of the product is plain old juice... and how much is actualy coconut water!!!
Anyone can help? Zico is the best coconut water out there because it has the least amount of calories, offers three flavors without preservatives or added sugar, and is packed with five essential electrolytes and 15 times the amount of potassium as normal sports drinks.
To the reader above with concerns of fruit juice and essences. Fruit juice takes away from coconut water (defeats the purpose of drinking coconut water), but essences are plant extracts that add flavor, but not other fruit juices, preservatives, or sugar.
Zico is the premium coconut water that doesn't add sugar, preservatives, or other fruit juices. Vitacoco is near the bottom. Vitacoco adds sugar and other juices to their coconut water, taking away from the overal nutritional content you would get from a full serving of coconut water. Zico is the way to go to get the best of coconut water.- Anonymous6/26/2008 08:21:00 PM
i can help. see the problem with adding "fruit juices" is that it takes away from what you're actually attempting to buy... coconut water! an essence is a slight flavor that adds just enough flavor without adding calories or suger. Vita Coco's Pineapple flavor does taste okay, but its 110 CALORIES!!!! i'd rather have a small meal, or TWO Zico flavored drinks. but give me just plain coconut water any day of the week. thanks ya'll
ReplyDelete Also Zico has a pretty sweet website that offers receipes on how to make smoothies and cocktails. I just tried a Zicohito, way delicious. Grab a tub cup, fill it 1/8 full with mint leaves (muddled up), then 2 lime slices squeezed and muddled up, put down some ice, then two ozs of rum, and fill with natural zico. Garnish with a lime slice.
ReplyDelete- Anonymous6/26/2008 08:30:00 PM
Tried this at Touch Night Club in Midtown last week...REALLY GOOD!!!
Crush 10 mint leaves in a tall cool glass
Squeeze half a lime into bottom of glass
Add 1.5 oz. rum
Fill glass with ice and ZICO Natural
Stir, garnish with mint sprig and enjoy. - Anonymous10/29/2008 12:09:00 AM
Hey Scott thanks for the info. I have been running marathons for a couple years now and I am thinking of using coconut water in my training. I bought a case of EQ (coconut water) from this website www.eqfuel.com they have really good flavors. I was actually surprised because it tasted better than all the other drinks I'm using. Does anybody know what stores I can buy this stuff rather than online?
ReplyDelete - Anonymous4/01/2009 05:56:00 PM
REAL COCONUT WATER... As handy as a tetrapak can be.. it can nolonger deliver a living water. The action of real coconut water inthe body/mind is multi-faceted. Until you climb up a tree in the early morning relax in the crown and taste it fresh you'll never know!!.
Once you do you'll request it at every event...Remember before you set out to take a COCOTAP. - Anonymous9/07/2009 06:12:00 PM
been using coconut water for some time now, for a real good tasting and healthy treat, blend up a big slice of watermelon and add the water from a young coconut (about 16 ozs of each)
ReplyDelete - Anonymous4/09/2010 08:49:00 AM
There are so many comments about O.N.E. and Zico but none about Vita Coco coconut water which surprises me. Out of O.N.E, Zico and Vita Coco, I think that Vita Coco is definitely the closest in taste to fresh coconut water. It's has the perfect balance of sweetness but is also incredibly refreshing. If you haven't tried Vita Coco I definitely suggest that you do.
ReplyDelete - Anonymous5/05/2010 04:52:00 PM
Just thought I would post something my son is doing....... He bought a health drink to get him all the best for running at £19 in UK and I bought a few fresh coconuts for my dog and me to help with our pain........ My dog is much better within a few hours of having the water and the oil from the nut and my son is now concidering he wasted his money! I do think coconut water is a pain killer......... Great stuff!
ReplyDelete - Anonymous5/12/2010 12:12:00 PM
I order my coconut water from Amazon. If you get a regular subscription, it is cheaper. I run marathons, and use it for a hydration drink. I love it!
April - Anonymous6/01/2010 07:29:00 PM
How much coconut water is acceptable to drink? I just bought a couple of fresh ones, cut 1 open and poured out the water in a bottle. Going to take it with me to work tomorrow. How often should I be drinking it for it's benefits???
ReplyDelete - Anonymous6/18/2010 08:00:00 AM
Vita coco is my personal favorite coconut water drink. It is more natural and better tasting than the other brands out there! I'm hooked.
ReplyDelete - Anonymous6/30/2010 12:33:00 PM
I like Vita Coco much better than Zico--it tastes better and is actually more hydrating! I work out every day and have tried every brand of coconut water and Vita Coco is the most refreshing.
ReplyDelete - Anonymous7/16/2010 08:18:00 AM
vita coco is by far better than zico. I don't even know why people compare them. Zico has unnatural ingredients in it, while vita coco is pure. Why would anyone choose zico over vita coco knowing that??
ReplyDelete - Anonymous9/13/2010 02:22:00 PM
I've tried almost all of the coconut water brands that are currently on the market (Zico, ONE, Naked, and Vita) and have to say that Vita Coco is by far the best. It's the only one that leaves me feeling completely rehydrated, and definitely tastes the best.
ReplyDelete - Anonymous10/06/2010 12:36:00 PM
Zico if your product is so good why do you put it in plastic containers? There is hardly anything more disgusting in this world than drinking out of plastic.
ReplyDelete Hi Scott,
I'm in training for my first marathon, E2E on the West coast of BC, Canada and I've never used Gatorade or any of those drinks. I take a bottle filled with coconut juice and a bottle of water on my long runs. I've never eaten a gel either, and its middle of March, the marathon is the middle of June, should I start trying gels now and Gatorade or just keep at my current regime??I do rock climbing, bouldering and surfing. I've tasted coconut water straight from young coconuts in from many countries I have been to which includes Thailand, Cambodia, Philippines, Belize, Mexico, the island of Hawaii and out of the brands that can be purchased in tetra packs, i would say that Vita CoCo is the closest to natural tasting and probably closest to the fresh ones you can have straight from the tree. I also recommend the AAmy & Brian" brand, they too taste very close to the fresh ones form the fruit, but they are also a bit more expensive and comes in a can. Lately, it looks like the Vita Coco brand that i have been getting, their coconut water came from the Philippines. Still the best ones you can get are from the fruit itself, fresh but these are some of the best alternatives if you don't live in the tropics. Mahalo!
ReplyDelete- Anonymous6/07/2011 04:39:00 PM
Seems like there is a lot of Product promotion here. I'm looking to purchase coconut water for my office.
Scott is there one you prefer? Ian -
I personally drink Amy & Brian's, which I can get at the local grocery store in a tall boy can for the same price as the little Zico or ONE. However, it only comes in one flavor - natural. If I was buying for the office, I would recommend Zico. They have 4-5 nice subtle flavors that could please a lot of palettes.
What a lucky office!
SdCoconut water is becoming more and more popular every day.Many people don't know where to buy coconut water. As many people become aware of the many benefits and additional flavors that coconut water is becoming available in, it is quickly becoming the choice hydrating refreshment. The only problem is, most people can't go to there local grocery store and buy coconut water in there favorite brand.
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