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Building an app to deepen relationships we have with people.
Sherry Turkle's talk really moved us, and two friends and I decided to do something about it:
Technology and social innovation has been focused on increasing the quantity of interactions and the quantity of the people you interact with.
We need to spend less time reading and liking statuses online and more time with our people in real life.
Why? Because for relationships to blossom we need to have real life interactions. So we decided to build something to make them better and simpler.
We are starting to build a mobile app whose sole purpose is to have a real life interaction with people you already know and that you want to see!
This is not a spammy thread to promote the app, because the app doesn't exist yet. We just want to meet and share with people that share the vision and wanting to be a part of it! Ping us on http://bit.ly/TEDpeople
Is a mobile app that facilitate face-to-face interactions (so we can increase the quality of relationships we have with people) something you'd love to see?
Sarah M
Oct 30 2012: Hi Hugo
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I fully support the less Computer/Phone social media time and more real people time.
Isn't having an App for this a contradiction?
If there was an App for it shouldn't it say " get off your phone and talk to a person in person"?
What I have noticed recently about people's interaction who rely on their phones is people sitting across from each other in restaurants both on their phones to other people or social media websites.
If you look around a room of people you will see people everywhere checking facebook, Twitter etc. It seems to be a social crutch for some people. If you are nervous or uncomfortable in a social setting what do you do? Go to your phone.
It seems to be more of a problem for the Youth. Common curtsey is gone and they will talk to you while on their phone as well. In a world where multi tasking is praised maybe we should go back to the basics when communicating with each other and focus on one thing at a time.
Nov 9 2012: Thanks a lot for your insights Sarah! We totally agree! When we feel alone we go to our phones and we refresh our facebook/twitter/social feeds. This is wrong because this is a bottomless pit. We want to create a digital place -an app- that you will go to when you feel alone, but the only purpose of this app will be to see friends in real. Think of it as if on facebook you'd have your 'online friends available to chat' plus your 'friends available to hang out'. Would that make you see (different) people more often, and more easily?
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Nov 9 2012: Hi Hugo
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Thanks for responding.
Still not really getting the concept but any App capable of bringing people together has to be positive :-)Oct 26 2012: Hi Hugo,
GREAT idea to spend more time with people in face to face interactions....with a mobile app? I "Pinged" your site, and found that one has to "join" on line to be connected with the site.
How about getting on the phone, or knocking on a friends door and inviting him/her to have coffee? Lunch? A beer? Going for a walk? Playing a Sport, or just sitting and talking? I don't understand how joining a site on-line facilitates face-to-face interactions! In my perception, you are simply encouraging more of the same behavior that you say you would like to move away from!
Oct 30 2012: The mobile App have as only goal to ease the "knocking on a friends 'digital' door and inviting him/her to have coffee! We think that mobile tech potential to help see each other more in real life has not been reached yet, we want to go this way!Oct 24 2012: The app is a great idea; even though deepening relationships between people is far simpler than we are ready to admit.
All is takes is unselfish people; determined people; and people who are ready for the hardwork and sacrifices that would be neccessary for such.
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Oct 22 2012: Wouldn't getting together in real life and spending time with people we want to see be something we can arrange by calling or emailing to invite each other over or to meet somewhere?
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Since you talk about deepening relationships, in my experience deeper relationships arise when you get together face to face with one or two people.
Isn't the value-added for an app over a personal phone call mainly when you want to send out an alert to lots of people simultaneously?
I assume you mean the app is for scheduling rather than somehow placing prompts for discussion on your phone. Or do you mean something like having an Ungame app on your phone?
Oct 24 2012: I 100% agree with you Fritzie, this is exactly what we are aiming for! I didn't know Ungame, it's a great way of getting to know people! I just answered with a new comment, tell my if the problem that we are trying to solve is more clear to you!
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Nov 9 2012: Merci beaucoup for the time you took to think with us, Myf! We mainly think shame is at the bottom of why connections don't occur. Because people are afraid they are not worthy of connection. More precisely, they fear that if they ask someone to hangout, they'll decline. So they endup hanging with the same few people, or staying alone. The networking, signing in to a group chat is an answer to those fears. We want to create a place where those fears don't exist, and where you can just see who's of your friends are available to hangout, and just hangout with them easily!
Lejan .
Oct 23 2012: Isn't it just another approach to surf the 'app-able' wave - or is it just me feeling or even being a bit odd regarding this infectious app-hype?
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If I understand you right, what you propose, is to write a small computer-program (app) running on smartphones and/or tablet-pc's with the main purpose to get people to use less small computer-programs (apps & Co.) on those devices and to more often talk 'in person' with one another?
If this, my understanding is correct, what do you need this app for?
All those devices have what it takes already: The OFF switch !
The best face to face conversations I have with my friends get setteled in a very robust, old-fashioned yet quite effective way - I just call them to arrange a meeting, or I just step by at their place when I am arround.
So whatever 'tool' could be better than those mentioned to get this most simple task done?
In my opinion, if people chose not to meet each other in person anymore, it is not the technology which insulates them from doing so, it's more likely they haven't found the right friends yet, or they have nothing left or experienced to really talk about.
I didn't mean to undermine your idea on purpose, yet I just don't see a meaningful point in it.
Oct 24 2012: I just answered with a new comment! The OFF switch is really useful, but we thing we can use technology to go even further!Oct 23 2012: We must be careful not to substitute technology for human interaction and intimacy. And this is part of Dr.Turkle's warning to us:
"Human relationships are rich and they're messy and they're demanding. And we clean them up with technology. And when we do, one of the things that can happen is that we sacrifice conversation for mere connection. We short-change ourselves. And over time, we seem to forget this, or we seem to stop caring."
Loneliness is a much deeper feeling, it can be about being alone in the crowd. It is a sense of being understood, cared about, and belonging. That requires a level of intimacy technology does not establish, but it might be able to sustain. Whether the technology is even available to the most vulnerable is also a concern as well.
What is the value of a hug, or its effect of on the body? Can technology really turn off the cortisol and turn on the oxytocin in our brains.
"Reach out and touch someone," was advertising slogan from awhile back. Unless an APP can lead to the promise of face to face interaction, this is what we crave, what's the point ?
Oct 24 2012: Thanks for your insights Theodore! "lead to the promise of face-to-face interaction" is exactly what we want to achieve! I just answered with a new comment, tell me what you think of it!Nov 19 2012: Hugo - awesome idea. I am a huge proponent of technology and innovation, yet I find the current social hype of quantity over quality to be quite disheartening. I've removed all of my accounts from such sites, simply because "interacting" with "friends" left me feeling, well, empty. That interaction usually amounted to '+1' or 'Like' clicks. How does that deepen my relationship with these friends? It doesn't.
So, to sum that up, again - awesome idea. I think it's great. Now, I have a question for you:
Without getting straight into your implementation and IP, how do you imagine people can connect in a meaningful manner that doesn't seem outdated in today's world? You mention real life interactions, yet we have that capability with app-invoking devices, such as making a phone call, video chat, or texts. Where will your app reside in the continuum of "old-fashioned" phone calls, and the current fad of "interaction" known as a Like button?
Nov 21 2012: We believe that for relationships to blossom we need to have real life interactions. So we need to spend less time reading and liking statuses online and more time with people in real life.
We might have 500 friends on Facebook. Yet, we end up either always seeing the same 4-5 people, or seeing nobody.
Why? Because texting our best friends to go out is easy, and because Facebook isn't the right place for us to shout "Who's up for sushis tonight?". We want to create that place, that comfort zone!
http://getpeople.co if you want us to ping you when it's available!
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too many people are too busy looking in their phones. i made a policy that no phone use in my clothing store, so many come in and instead of shopping, they are just looking in their phones, they are so busy with that so they don't even look at the sign saying no phone use at the entry. smart phones are making this whole thing even worse. why do they bother coming in when they are not looking at anything but their phones.
Nov 21 2012: Yes, we want the people to use more their phones to meet up with friends in real life, and less liking, commenting and sharing statuses! We're ready to ship in 2 weeks on the app store!Oct 24 2012: We have an example in mind: It's tuesday, 7pm. You get home from work, and feel like doing something tonight. You'll probably end up sending 2 or 3 texts message to your closest friends to find out if they have anything planned, and if they feel like joining you for a drink. Chances are they might have already planned something, or they just don't want to go out.
So what happens is that you end up either going out with the same 3-4 people you are the closest with, or end up staying at home liking and commenting statuses.
Why? Because it's easy and not demanding/akward/scary to text close friends, you don't feel that much turned down when they don't want to hang out. Yet you might have 500 Facebook friends that might want to hang out. Okay, you may just want to see 30-40 of them, but you never do and often come up with a "Oh, we should totally hang out more often!". Will you text them this tuesday evening to grab a drink with a few friends? No, it's too demanding/akward/scary, whatever adjective you use to describe this fear.
What we want technology to do and what we want to achieve here, is to create a comfort zone between you and those 30-40 people so you can overcome those fears and have easily more real life interactions.
We are building this app because we never want to miss an opportunity to see the people we want to see, and deepen relationships we have with them.
Is this a problem you already noticed?
Lejan .
Oct 24 2012: No, I did not notice the 'problem' you sketched here, as it does not feel 'demanding/akward/scary' to me to call up my friends to ask them out or invite them in for a meeting.
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What you are suggesting seems like an 'availability lighthouse signal' sent into a dark digital network of 'friends' who then may respond if their availability settings are switched on 'receiving' or 'I like to go out, but I just don't know with whom'...
So what this app does, in my view, is actually preventing one on one communication, as it more or less just anonymously indicates that one wish to go out and that this one is just to lazy to directly contact their people, friends of his or her choice.
Sending out 'I am available tonight, who is joining me' actually indicates that there is no vital communication going on in the network of friends of that person who is sending this signal, otherwise there was no need to do so.
So I still don't see any advantage how this app would be able to deepen any relationship, as it does not eliminate the cause nor overcomes the reason of this 'isolation'.
Oct 24 2012: Thank you very much for your time, this is amazing to brainstorm on a TED forum on an idea created from a TED talk! This 'availability lighthouse signal' you are talking about, we want it to be directed to a network of people you want to see, people you care about, not a dark digital network. We think that we have too many 'friends' on facebook, and that this will not be the appropriate place to shout our availability. We want to create that space.
This is great feedback you are giving us here Lejan, and as we are always changing stuff to create something meaningful, do you have an email address I can reach you on?
Lejan .
Oct 25 2012: It seems to me that our understanding of 'friends' is quite different, which probably is the reason, why I still see no valuable point in your 'app'.
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It also seems that you have no clear definition on this 'friend' term itself, as it changes in your descriptions quite often:
a) '... people you already know and that you want to see'
b) '... texts message to your closest friends'
c) '... 500 Facebook friends'
d) '... just want to see 30-40 of them'
e) '... people you want to see, people you care about'
In this, b) and e) is what I would consider my friends and as I wrote earlier, I need no app to get in touch with them.
And even though I have no c) and d) type 'friends', out of 500, I would not consider them 'friends' at all and the use of this meaningful word in this context is nothing but corrosive to its original meaning.
Type a) people could be seen either as 'friends' or 'acquaintances' which in respect of the closeness of relation, is different to me.
So in your given ' Tuesday, 7pm' scenario, all my friends would be busy, as you described it, so how is your app gonna help me?
The only thing it could do, as I pictured before, is to send out this 'availability lighthouse signal' to an online audience, which, as my friends are not available, has to be seen simply and only as 'Plan B' type of people in this specific context. However, those people, I don't know as well and this then is what makes it, as you described it, 'demanding/akward/scary' to contact them.
Yet you claim your app to help 'relationships to blossom' and to have 'real life interactions', yet what it only does is to send an anonymous 'availability signal' into a radnom 'Plan B' audience which I actually don't really 'want to see' and 'care about', because, if I would, I would not consider it 'demanding/akward/scary' just to call and ask them.
Again I am not getting the point and this app only appears as a transponder to spread a 'signal of desperation' into a second choice mob.
Lejan .
Oct 25 2012: P.S. You can follow the link in my profile 'Send Lejan an email' to contact me.
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Fritzie -
Oct 24 2012: Is this different from tweeting your friends to tell them you are at central park near the playground and you would love to see them?
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If your new component is that it "deepens" the relationship, you might want to describe in a small way what you think the app would contribute.
No one questions the value of deepening relationships, but some might doubt that an app is the best or a valuable vehicle for that.
You also might consider, as you and your friends may be very attached to your phones, whether there is a better way of doing this without phones. Try this exercise.
Oct 24 2012: Thanks again for your time Fritzie, thrilled to have that kind of thoughtful feedback! We basically think that people need to stop spending evenings commenting and liking statuses, and start hanging out more, not only with their best friends, but also more easily with people they want to see, but don't see that often because they are afraid to ask out (on a friendship level). Let's say you and I meet and spend a great time at a party. There are a lot of chance we won't hang out and grab a coffee afterwards, because asking out is awkward and demanding. We want to change that. Do you have any email address so I can privately and concretely explain the solution we thought of? Thanks again!
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Oct 24 2012: I encourage you to do what you think is most effective to move your social group in the direction of more in person connection.
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I am in a generation that tends more toward in-person connections, whether in person or on the phone, than to "liking," but I can see that you believe that your app will assist the younger and more phone-bound set to detach from their phones. And doing this by phone obviously seems to you the best bridge for your target audience.
The concept of target audience is key, I think, for commercial products or even free consumer products. As I am not on Facebook and do not have a smartphone, I would not be part of the audience whose views are highly relevant.
I hope your idea proves valuable for your friends as a starting point.Oct 24 2012: I have forwarded you an email via your TED profile with my thought on your APP idea.Oct 23 2012: Good idea. Right on! Go for it. Succeed. Fritzie makes a good point-"getting together in real life and spending time with people."
Oct 24 2012: Thank you Rhona, we are thrilled to read that! We totally agree with Fritzie on this. I just answered with a new comment, tell me what you think of it!Oct 22 2012: It sounds like a nice project, but we do have phones & Skype. How will this be different?
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Spend memorable time with family and friends at Mazina every Saturday.
At the pinnacle of the fine dining experience, CUT by Wolfgang Puck invites visitors to indulge in an impeccable brunch that is beyond fulfilling.
Ewaan's chefs have created the perfect combination of dishes for Friday Brunch, straight from the heart.
Treat your loved ones to a delectable brunch at Fazaris every Friday, and embark on an exquisite international culinary journey.
For the first time, The Address Montgomerie Dubai's Friday brunch collaborates with fine-dining to let you experience the full culinary creativity of our chefs.
Relax and revitalise at your own pace – enjoy a full day of leisure and relaxation with each of our spa offers at The Spa, Palace Downtown Dubai.
The Spa at The Address Hotels + Resorts are tranquil, fragrant, luxurious sanctuaries of relaxation and rejuvenation. Come experience signature therapies and techniques that are infused with Western expertise and Eastern wisdom to blissful effect.
Let the spa be an essential part of your lifestyle. Our welcoming atmosphere captivates your senses and transports you into a world of tranquility while our holistic treatments awaken and revive your mind and body
Enjoy the use of our luxuriously appointed gym with state-of-the-art equipment and technology.
Bring your buddy, best friend, partner, or special someone to enjoy any 50-minute spa treatment or longer, of your choice, and receive 50% discount on the second treatment.
Relax all of your senses by embarking on rejuvenating journey at The Spa at The Address Dubai Marina.
This year, be inspired to achieve your goals at our state-of-the-art Fitness Centre. Open 24-hours to suit your busy schedule, your private membership gives you access to the gym, sauna, steam room and 36.5 meters long outdoor pool.
Choose from five treatments that can be broken down to 20 minutes each, giving you 100 minutes of sheer relaxation, in addition to full-day access to the Oriental Bath House, inclusive of the steam room, Jacuzzi, and outdoor pool overlooking Burj Lake.


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Simple Solution Washable Male Wrap
|Simple Solution Washable Male Wraps are designed especially for male dogs Absorbent core & bit Microfiber, lightweight fabric Repositionable closures with a tail hole for added comfort Helps eliminate messes from excitable urination, incontinence and marking
Simple Solution Disposable Diapers - 12 Pack
|Simple Solutions Disposable Diapers are super absorbent and will contain all wetness and eliminate unnecessary messes! Gathered edges & repositionable tabs for secure fit Contains wetness & eliminates unnecessary mess Repositionable closures, tail hole & comfortable leg fit These diapers are perfect for females in heat, incontinence (which sometimes occurs in older dogs), and excitable urination. The Simple Solution disposable diapers contain a tail hole, re-positionable closures and a comfort leg fit.
Simple Solution Washable Diapers for Dogs
|Simple Solution Washable Diapers are ideal for incontinence, travel and female dogs in heat. Keep your pet and home clean, fresh, and accident-free. For easy care, the garment is completely machine washable on the gentle cycle. Simply hang to dry. For extra protection, use with disposable Simple Solution Diaper Garment Pads. Keeps home clean, fresh & accident free Fashionable denim female garment contains moisture from excitable urination, incontinence, puppies who are not quite housebroken, and females in season. Protects your furnishing and carpets.With sturdy denim outside, the garment is lined with a soft plaid flannel for comfort and a vinyl mesh pad insert for proper protection. Elastic leg bands and velcro strips allow you to adjust for a comfortable and secure fit.X-Small is suggested for dogs from 4 to 8 lbs., such as smaller toy breeds and very young puppies. To ensure a proper fit for the anatomy of your male dog, choose the next larger size.Small is suggested for dogs from eight to 15 lbs., such as miniature pinscher, Maltese, and Pekingese. To ensure a proper fit for the anatomy of your male dog, choose the next larger size.Medium is suggested for dogs from 15 to 35 lbs., such as beagle, Boston terrier, cocker spaniel, miniature poodle, and sheltie. To ensure a proper fit for the anatomy of your male dog, choose the next larger size.Large is suggested for dogs from 35 to 55 lbs., such as basset hound, bull terrier, bulldog, schnauzer, springer spaniel, collie. To ensure a proper fit for the anatomy of your male dog, choose the next larger size.X-Large is suggested for dogs from 55 to 90 lbs., such as boxer, chow chow, Doberman pinscher, dalmatian, German shepherd, golden retriever, and Labrador retriever.


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These pages contains links to resources specific to current and prospective College of Business students, including advising, schedules, Degree Audit Reporting System (DARS), scholarships, Student Services Office, and student organizations.
Graduation checklist - read this! (PDF file)
Student Health Center - Immunization Information
Link to Re-Admission Petition for Business majors (NEW procedure)
NSO Scott College of Business Technology Advice - rev 6/3/15 (PDF)
Insurance Program Scholarship Application (not for general scholarships)
Career Curriculum Plan (required for all Business Administration majors)
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There are a few reasons I can think of why it's still worth your time to do this. By knowing all the ingredients, you can assure that you're not disposing of dangerous chemicals into your trash. Re-using the bottle will also mean less trash to dispose of, and even if you recycle, it's still a waste of resources to make it usable again. All "Save the Earth" motives aside, it can be a fun little conversation piece with your friends. And finally, if you have pets or little tykes, I consider this to be a "less-dangerous" cleaner than what you may buy commercially. Knowing the four commonly available ingredients (three of which are consumable) could be resolved easier than trying to pronounce the five-syllable ingredients to a poison-control center employee. To be fair, I haven't tested the effects of drinking this concoction or that of the store bought variety.
This is my first instructable- just don't be an idiot because neither this website or myself are responsible.
Pl.help me I want to make glass cleaner & toilet cleaner.
This instructable is glass cleaner, you can find a simple toilet cleaner in step five of this instructable.
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Eton Scorpion Hand Crank Flashlight Weather Radio
Take this weather-proof hand crank flashlight & weather radio on your next adventure.
Eton Scorpion Crank Flashlight Weather Radio
This multi-function adventure radio is equipped with AM/FM, NOAA 7-weather band channels and a powerful built-in LED flashlight. It is hand crank and solar powered but can also be charged with an AC adapter. Need to make a phone call during your hike? Charge up a cell phone by simply plugging it in via USB cord, turn the crank for 90 seconds and you'll have enough battery life in the phone to make a 1-2 minute phone call. It's more than just a radio. The Scorpion has an AUX-input to play your own tunes and a bottle opener to open your beverages.
The Scorpion can withstand any situation because it's made of thick rubberized material so it can play as rough as you do. It's splash proof from all angles, weather proof and can be taken anywhere, and looks good whether you take your adventures hiking, camping in the backyard, or as a stylish radio for the bedroom. Size is 5.25 x 2.5 x 1.75.
Be informed and entertained wherever you go on your adventures. Start with the Eton Scorpion from Brookstone. Order today!
Eton Scorpion Hand Crank Flashlight Weather Radio
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Comments about Eton Scorpion Hand Crank Flashlight Weather Radio:
Bought mainly for Emergency / no AC power situation / Bug out bag. Seems portable enough to carry in outdoors. Would like to have A/C charger so can have fully charged when leaving house. Don't really know range of reception when remote. AM reception a bit iffy, FM works great as does NOAA. It does charge my cell phone enough to make short calls if you have USB cable with you. Very pleased with quality.
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- Backpacking
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- Survival
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This product is great for the money, I use it for my bug out bag or for emergencies
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Eton Scorpion Hand Crank Flashlight Weather Radio
Our innovative products will provide you and your family with years of enjoyment. And with the Brookstone Protection Plus service and replacement plans, you'll have the added peace of mind knowing that if the unexpected does happen, we will simply repair or replace your covered product. Our enhanced coverage goes above and beyond the manufacturer's warranty, saving you time and money.


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Tokoriki Island Resort
Hotel Ratings
Based ontraveler reviews
Insider Tip
- The resort hosts weekly performances by singers and dancers from the local village. Known as Meke, this festive event includes traditional Fijian dance, costumes, and instruments.
Hotel Overview
What to Expect:
- Tokoriki Island Resort is an adults-only island resort that caters to couples seeking romance and relaxation. Guests feel as though they are on their own private island at this small, intimate resort with just 34 accommodations.
Amenity Highlights:
- Guests can play a round of tennis, explore hiking trails, or enjoy complimentary non-motorized water sports at the white-sand beach. The spa offers a range of Fijian-inspired treatments such as the Coconut Scrub and the Papaya Wrap (surcharge). After a day of activities, guest can dine alfresco under the stars at the on-site gourmet restaurant.
- Mamanuca Islands
Airport:Nadi International NAN
- Sunset Pool Villa -
There are 8 spacious Sunset Pool Villas, each offers guests separate living and bedroom areas with views of the infinitely blue Pacific. The Sunset Pool Villas feature a large sandstone terrace that overlooks the beach and private plunge pool. The private cabana is equipped with a large day bed providing an ideal space to relax. The outdoor showers boasts beautiful views of the sun dappled lagoon.
- Deluxe Beach Bure -
A magical combination of Fijian architecture and detailing with all of the modern luxuries and amenities expected in an up market experience. The Deluxe Beach Bures are each spacious, freestanding, air conditioned, and has their own private outdoor shower. All bures are also equipped with coffee and tea making facilities, mini fridges, hairdryers, robes, iron & ironing boards, beach mats, ceiling fans and in-room safes.
- Beachfront Pool Bure -
The Beachfront Pool Bures offer guests both a lush tropical surroundings while being situated on the beachfront, steps away from the calm lagoon with spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean and breathtaking Fijian Sunsets. The spacious Beachfront Pool Bures are furnished with a king sized bed, writing desk and and the lounge area offers additional indoor seating. These well appointed suites are equipped with large bathrooms featuring double vanities and both an indoor shower as well as a completely private outdoor rock shower. The furnished sundeck features a private plunge pool. Some additional comforts include air-conditioning, ceiling fans, a minibar crafted uniquely for each unit and coffee and tea making facilities within the suite.
Room Amenities:
- Access via exterior corridors
- Ceiling fan
- Separate sitting area
- Window opens
Property Amenities
Tokoriki Island Resort, located on a secluded Fijian island in the Mamanuca Island group, offers a day spa with more than 20 treatments including wraps, scrubs, and massages (surcharge). The resort also includes an infinity pool, a tennis court, and hiking trails. Complimentary non-motorized water sports equipment includes kayaks and catamarans. A PADI-certified dive shop also is on site.The amenities listed below are available on site; fees may apply:
- 24-hour front desk
- Airport transportation (surcharge)
- Bar/lounge
- Beauty services
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Business services
- Currency exchange
- Dry cleaning service
- Laundry facilities
- Marina on site
- Medical assistance available
- Poolside bar
- Private beach
- Restaurant(s) in hotel
- Safe-deposit box - front desk
- Security guard
- Swimming pool - outdoor
- Wedding services
Children under 12 are not permitted at the resort.Extra person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Rollaway beds and cribs (infant beds) may be available and should be requested at the time of booking; fees may apply.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in, cannot be guaranteed, and may incur additional charges.
Check-in time:
- Noon
Check-out time:
Resort RestaurantServes a blend of European, Asian, and South Pacific cuisine highlighting locally caught seafood and regional produce. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Lunch and dinner menus changing daily. Also offers a selection of Australian and New Zealand wines and French champagnes.
Oishii Teppanyaki RestaurantServing Japanese Teppanyaki cuisine, located in a traditional Fijian bure surrounded by lush tropical gardens and lily ponds. Only 4 couples per sitting. This is a dining experience to savor, not to be rushed. Part of the allure is to watch the Chef's knife and cooking skills while the meal is being prepared. Reservations are required and may be pre-booked.
Guests have access to complimentary water sports equipment for snorkeling, kayaking, windsurfing, and sailing. The resort also includes a volleyball court, a tennis court with flood lights, and hiking trails. Snorkeling, scuba diving, and fishing excursions are available for a surcharge. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.
- Fishing
- Hiking/biking trails
- Parasailing
- Scuba diving
- Snorkeling
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- Windsurfing
Check Hotel Availability
How many adults (over 18)?
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Infant Airline Seating
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Spotify Privacy Policy
Effective as from 29 April 2014
- Introduction
- The information we collect
- How we use the information we collect
- How we share the information we collect
- Your preferences
- Transfer to other countries
- Links
- Security
- Children
- Accessing and updating user information
- Contact us
- Changes to the Privacy Policy
- More information about cookies & similar technologies
Hello, and welcome to our Privacy Policy. This Privacy Policy helps you to make informed decisions about your relationship with us, so please read it carefully. We hope you're sitting comfortably. Here we go…
1. Introduction
Thanks for choosing Spotify. To provide you with the Spotify Service (or "Service", both as defined in the Terms and Conditions of Use), Spotify USA Inc. ("Spotify", "we", "us", "our") needs to collect some information about you, and this Privacy Policy is where we describe the information we collect, what we do with it, and how you can manage and control the use of your information. By using or interacting with the Service, you are entering into a binding contract with us and consenting to the use of your information as explained in this Privacy Policy. If you don't agree with these terms, then please don't use the Service.
2. The information we collect
2.1 Registration data
When you sign up for the Service, we may collect information we ask you for, like your username, password, e-mail address, date of birth, gender, postal code, and country. We may also collect information you voluntarily add to your profile, such as your mobile phone number and mobile service provider. If you connect to the Service using your Facebook credentials, you authorise us to collect your authentication information, such as your username, encrypted access credentials, and other information that may be available on or through your Facebook account, including your name, profile picture, country, hometown, e-mail address, date of birth, gender, friends' names and profile pictures and networks. We may store this information so that it can be used for the purposes explained in Section 3.
2.2 Usage & log data
When you use the Service, we automatically collect certain information, including: (i) information about your type of subscription and your, interactions with the Service, including with songs, playlists, other Spotify users, Third Party Applications (as defined in the Terms and Conditions of Use) and advertising, products and services which are offered, linked to or made available on the Service; (ii) the details of the queries you make; (iii) User Content (as defined in the Terms and Conditions of Use); (iv) technical data, which may include the URL you are coming from, your IP address, unique device ID, network and computer performance, browser type, language and identifying information, transactional information enabling digital rights management, operating system, and Spotify application version; and (v) location information. If you have connected your account to Facebook, we may receive similar information related to your interactions with the Service on Facebook. We may store this information so that it can be used for the purposes explained in Section 3.
2.3 Other Services
You may integrate your Spotify account with third party services besides Facebook ("Other Integrated Services"). If you do, we may receive, use and share the categories of information described above, including information made publically available on or through your account of such Other Integrated Service, in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
2.4 Payment data
When you sign up for a Trial or any of our Paid Subscriptions (as defined in the Terms and Conditions of Use), or make other purchases through the Service, your credit card information and other financial data that we need to process your payment are collected and stored by third party payment processors, and we may collect some limited information, such as your postal code and details of your transaction history. These third parties generally provide us with some limited information related to you, such as a unique token that enables you to make additional purchases using the information they've stored, and your card's type, expiration date, and last four digits. If you choose to pay by invoice, Spotify may need to collect and transfer additional information, like your name, date of birth and phone number, to our invoicing service provider to enable credit checks and send you invoices. The use of your data by our invoicing service provider is subject to its privacy policies.
2.5 Cookies & similar technologies
A cookie is a small text file that resides on your computer, mobile phone, or other device, and allows us or our business partners to recognise your device when you return to the Service. We may use cookies to perform functions essential to the operation of the Service, track site usage and trends, provide advertising on the Service, and improve and customise your Spotify experience. We may also allow certain business partners to place or recognise cookies for those purposes. Learn more about how we use cookies and other similar standard Internet technologies at the bottom of this Privacy Policy (by clicking here).
2.6 Sweepstakes, contests, & surveys
From time to time, we may offer you the chance to participate in sweepstakes, contests, and surveys ("Special Promotions") through the Service. Participation in a Special Promotion is entirely voluntary. A Special Promotion may be governed by a privacy policy and/or terms and conditions that are separate from this Privacy Policy and the Terms and Conditions of Use). If the provisions of the Special Promotion's privacy policy or terms and conditions conflict with this Privacy Policy or the Terms and Conditions of Use, those separate terms and conditions or privacy policy shall prevail. If you choose to participate in a Special Promotion, we may ask you for certain personal information in addition to what is stated in this Privacy Policy. That additional information may be combined with other account information and may be used and shared as described in this Privacy Policy.
3. How we use the information we collect
We may use the information we collect, including your personal information, to: (i) provide, personalise, and improve your experience with the Service and products and services made available through the Service, for example by providing customised or localised content and advertising; (ii) ensure technical functioning of the Service and products and services made available through the Service, develop new products and services, and analyse your use of the Service, including your interaction with applications, advertising, products and services that are made available, linked to or offered in the Service; (iii) communicate with you for Service-related purposes, including promotional e-mails or messages; (iv) enable and promote the Service, including features and content of the Service and products and services made available through the Service, such as sharing, user interactions, notifications and suggestions, and integration with third party services; (v) enforce this Privacy Policy, the Terms and Conditions of Use, and the Mobile Terms, including to protect the rights, property or safety of Spotify, users or any other person and the copyright-protected content of the Service; and (vi) as otherwise stated in this Privacy Policy.
4. How we share the information we collect
We may share the information we collect, including your personal information, as follows:
4.1 Finding you and sharing within the Spotify Service
The Spotify Service is a social service which offers many ways to find, enjoy, and share content, and we enable and encourage users to explore who else is using the Service and their public profiles. Much of your Spotify profile information is publicly available to others by default, such as name and/or username, profile picture, type of subscription, and playlists you create or subscribe to. We may use your public information to promote the Service and to help others find you and/or your Spotify profile content, including through Facebook and Other Integrated Services. Your activity on the Service, including but not limited to music you listen to or add to your profile and Third Party Applications that you add or use will automatically appear in the activity feed of friends.
We may use your information to notify others, including on the Service, via e-mail, and through Facebook and Other Integrated Services, about news related to your profile and activity, such as that you have joined Spotify, take actions related to their Spotify profiles or content which they subscribe to, or other actions which we think may be of interest to them. Likewise, we may notify you about such activity of other users.
Learn more about how to manage notifications, your publicly available profile information, and what you share with others in section 5 below.
4.2 Sharing with Facebook and other services
If you connect to Spotify using Facebook or otherwise connect your Spotify account to an Other Integrated Service, the default setting is generally that Spotify automatically shares your activity and activity-related stories with that service, including the music you listen to. You understand that such information may be attributed to your account on Facebook or the Other Integrated Service and may be published on such service. See section 5 below to learn how you can disable sharing of information on Facebook and Other Integrated Services.
Spotify also enables you to share a particular item of content, on an individual basis, to third party services or other Spotify users by using the share functionality in the Service. Please note that sharing of such content on a third party service may be posted as activity on the Service, regardless of your account settings. To share an individual item of content to a third party service, you'll be prompted to enter your access credentials for that third party service. Spotify may store your username and an access token or similar credentials obtained from the third party service, so that you are able to share particular items of content, on that third party service, on an individual basis, without entering your access credentials again.
You understand and agree that Facebook's or other third parties' use of information they collect from you is governed by their privacy policies, and Spotify's use of such information is governed by this Privacy Policy.
4.3 Sharing with Third Party Applications
To personalise your experience, we may share some information we have collected about you with providers of Third Party Applications, such as high-level geographic information, your musical preferences, settings and technical data. However, we take precautions to prohibit Third Party Application providers from attempting to identify you by using the information we provide to them or by collecting additional information without your consent.
Please note that if you:
- actively choose to provide Third Party Applications with additional information, such as by visiting a Third Party Application (which enables collection of your IP address), dragging and dropping a playlist into a Third Party Application, or allowing us to share precise geographic data which Third Party Application providers request from us; or
- consent to collection of additional information about you by a Third Party Application provider when you for example register with or log in to the Third Party Application,
4.4 Service providers and others
We may from time to time engage other companies in the Spotify group and third party service providers to perform functions and process user data, consistent with section 3 above. Third party service providers' processing of user data will always be subject to security and confidentiality obligations consistent with this Privacy Policy and applicable law.
4.5 Other sharing
In addition to the above, we may also share your information to third parties for these limited purposes:
- to allow a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets;
- to respond to legal process (e.g. a court order or subpoena), if we believe in good faith that it is necessary to do so; to comply with requirements of mandatory applicable law; to protect the safety of any person; to protect the rights and property of Spotify, including to enforce the Terms and Conditions of Use and Mobile Terms; and to address fraud, security or technical issues;
- to inform business partners about use of the Service and products and services made available through the Service, in the form of aggregated statistics or otherwise in a format which does not reveal your identity;
- if you expressly opt in to such sharing.
You agree and understand that the privacy policies of the third parties will govern all use of information that we provide to it or that it collects from you.
5. Your preferences
Through your settings, you can choose which communications you receive from us, manage your public profile information, and set your sharing preferences. However, please note that it may not be possible to make certain information private on the Service, including your name and/or username and profile picture. Such information and other information which are set to "public" in your settings, such as playlists, may be used, re-shared or linked to by others on the Service or others across the web, so please use Spotify carefully and manage your account settings regularly. Remember that if you make profile content private, others who already subscribe to or otherwise have the details of such content will still have access to it. Also keep in mind that playlists and other content added to your profile may include personal information, such as username, which could enable other persons to find you in the Spotify Service or other services.
To change, customise, or limit access to or sharing of information collected from Facebook or Other Integrated Service, please visit your account settings on that service.
6. Transfer to other countries
Spotify processes information about our users on servers located in a number of countries. Spotify may also subcontract processing or share your information to a third parties located in countries, other than your home country. Information collected within the European Economic Area ("EEA") and Switzerland may, for example, be transferred to, and processed in, a country outside of the EEA and Switzerland.. You expressly consent to this.
7. Links
We may display advertisements from third parties and other content which links to third party websites. We cannot control or be held responsible for third parties' privacy practices and content. Please read their privacy policies to find out how they collect and process your personal information.
8. Security
We are committed to protecting our users' information. Your password protects your user account, so you should use a unique and strong password, limit access to your computer and browser, and sign off after having used the Spotify Service. While we take reasonable data protection precautions, no security measures are completely secure, and we do not guarantee the security of user information at any time.
9. Children
For users in the United States, the Spotify Service is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are under 13 years of age, do not use the Service and do not provide any personal information to us. If we discover that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will delete it.
10. Accessing and updating user information
You can access and amend some of the information we keep on you through your settings. To learn more about the information we store about you, e-mail firstname.lastname@example.com. We will respond within a reasonable period of time upon verification of your identity.
11. Contact us
If you have any questions or comments about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at firstname.lastname@example.com.
12. Changes to the Privacy Policy
We may make changes to this Privacy Policy from time to time, so please visit this Privacy Policy regularly. If we make changes which we believe are material, we will inform you through the Service. Your continued use of the Service thereafter constitutes acceptance of the changes.
13. More information about cookies & similar technologies
We use cookies for four general purposes, as explained in this chart:
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|These cookies are necessary to allow us to operate the Spotify Service as you have requested. For example, they let us recognise what type of subscriber you are and then provide you with services accordingly.
|We use these cookies to analyse how the Spotify Service is used or is performing. We use this information to maintain, operate and continually improve the Spotify Service.
|These cookies let us operate certain functions of the Spotify Service in line with the choices you make. These cookies mean that when you come back to the Spotify Service, we can provide you with our services as you have asked for them to be provided, such as knowing your username, remembering how you have customised our services and reminding you of music you have enjoyed.
|We use these cookies to serve you with advertisements through the Spotify Service. Some advertisements may be relevant to you and your interests. These cookies may also help us and our business partners regulate the advertisements you receive and measure their effectiveness.
As above, our business partners may use their cookies on the Spotify Service, for the same general purposes identified above. Third parties may use cookies and other similar technologies to collect information about your online activities over time and across different websites. For more information about the use of cookies and how to block them, visit www.allaboutcookies.org, www.youronlinechoices.eu (Europe) or www.aboutads.info/choices/ (United States). Most web browsers also allow you to manage your cookie preferences.
You can set your browser to refuse cookies, or delete certain cookies. This may impair or prevent due functioning of the Service.
Do Not Track is a standard that is currently under development. As it is not yet finalized, we adhere to the standards set out in this Privacy Policy.
Two of the third party services we use to track activity related to the Service, e.g. by placing cookies, are Google Analytics and Hasoffer Analytics. We may use third-party vendors, including Google, who use first-party cookies (such as the Google Analytics cookie) and third-party cookies (such as the DoubleClick cookie) together to inform, optimize, and serve ads based on your past visits to our websites, including Google Analytics for Display Advertising. If you don't want any information to be collected and used by Google Analytics, you can install an opt-out in your web browser (tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=None) and/or opt out from Google Analytics for Display Advertising or the Google Display Network. You can do so by using Google's Ads Settings (www.google.com/settings/ads). If you don't want any information to be collected and used by Hasoffer Analytics you can opt out by clicking the following link: www.mobileapptracking.com/privacy-policy/.
We may use standard Internet technologies similar to cookies like these:
Clear GIFs: We may use "clear GIFs" (aka "web bugs"), which are small image files that we embed into our e-mail newsletters, to learn whether you opened or forwarded the newsletter or clicked on any of the content. This information tells us about our newsletters' effectiveness and helps us ensure that we're delivering information that you find interesting.
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How to find the right franchise for sale in China: The successful franchise buyer typically looks into several franchise opportunities and businesses for sale before selecting the best one to buy. Please click "Yes" next to those franchise businesses that you would like to learn more about.
If you would like to start your own business in China and become your own boss, browse the franchise opportunities below.
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Home > Games & Toys > Golf Accessories > More Golf Accessories > Windpro Vented Auto-Open Golf Umbrella
Windpro Vented Auto-Open Golf Umbrella
Oversized canopy covers 3+ people.
Amongst the highest quality in its class.
The Windpro® vented auto golf has a generous 68-inch arc with reflective binding on its canopy for better visibility.
- 68-inch arc (172.7 cm), automatic open
- Generously covers 3+ people
- Closed: approximately 42 inches (106.7 cm) in length
- Vented canopy: engineered to resist windy conditions
- Fabric protected with Teflon® brand repellent finish
- FRP fiberglass shaft and rib construction offers significant increase in durability and life of an umbrella
- Reflective binding on canopy
- Rubber contoured grip handle
- Standard: 42" L x 2" W x 2" H; 2.22 lbs.
- Extra Large: 42." L x 2" W x 2" H; 2.13 lbs.
Windpro Vented Auto-Open Golf Umbrella
Windpro Vented Auto-Open Golf Umbrella
Our innovative products will provide you and your family with years of enjoyment. And with the Brookstone Protection Plus service and replacement plans, you'll have the added peace of mind knowing that if the unexpected does happen, we will simply repair or replace your covered product. Our enhanced coverage goes above and beyond the manufacturer's warranty, saving you time and money.
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Twitter enabled me to 'meet' Trish: we became friends, partly because we have alot in common; we've both lived in France and the fathers of our children are French. We both love and despair of France, it's attitude to women. Trish personifies her main ingredient, chocolate, being earthy, addictive, glamorous, humorous, rebellious (in the naughty sense and also concerned about social justice) and flirtatious.
On Saturday we cooked together for The Underground Restaurant. Every course, from cocktail to dessert, would contain chocolate. I've always been interested in chocolate as a savoury ingredient, (one of the reasons I was willing Thomasina Miers onto victory during her year of Masterchef).
After some telephone conference calls between Paris and London, where I was surrounded by chocolate books, chocolate samples, a feathery pen to take notes and a sparkly notebook, Trish and I came up with this menu:
timeline of when foods came to Europe.
During my year long sojourn through South America, during my time in the Bolivian jungle I tasted cacao fruit from the tree. The pendulous yellow rugby-ball shaped fruit had the texture and creaminess of custard apples. The large seeds were dried and ground into cocoa. Higher up in Bolivia I visited Lake Titicaca. At night it was cold, I found a little cafe that sold rough disks of unsweetened chocolate from which they made hot chocolate. This sustained me on the long rowing trips to Island of the Moon and Island of the Sun, in the middle of the vast lake, the highest and largest in the Americas.
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Henley, 32, had one goal, 10 points and 145 penalty minutes in 42 games this season with the Komets. But he had been a healthy scratch the last two games because the return of captain Colin Chaulk gave them five veterans, one more than they can play in games.
Henley first skated for the Komets in 2006-07 and helped them to the IHL championship in 2008. He returned to the team last season and, after leading the CHL with a plus-29 rating, shared the team award for top defenseman with Frankie DeAngelis and helped Fort Wayne capture the CHL title.
�It was pretty much that, having five vets,� Komets general manager David Franke said. �They all deserved to play. If we would have kept all five, somebody would have had to sit out every night. It wasn�t fair to them to do that. We looked at what all the players brought, the total package, and we felt we would be able to part with Brent. We worked on it for two or three days and he�ll go down there and start another chapter.�
Henley also won the Bud Gallmeier Community Service award last year for his efforts on behalf of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.
He totaled five goals, 37 points and 709 penalty minutes in 199 games with the Komets in the regular season and playoffs, combined. He also served several suspensions because of his physical brand of hockey.
This season, Henley skated five games with the higher-level Lake Erie Monsters of the American Hockey League.
But the Komets are 26-26-2 and six points out of the eighth and final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference, with 18 games remaining in the regular season.
�We won championships with Brent,� Franke said. �He�ll forever be a legend in Fort Wayne hockey. People will remember Brent Henley and his exploits for years to come.�
Franke said, as it stands now, there aren�t more trades in the works. He believes help is on its way from the parent clubs, Anaheim of the NHL and Norfolk of the AHL.
Franke also said forward John Dunbar (ankle) won�t return to the lineup this week, as had been expected, nor will forward Mike Hoban (shoulder).
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Goin to see Incubus in Columbus in May....they recognize me, we hang somewhere local after the show. My bf's from Columbus, so he takes us to hang at a quieter spot. We drink, we smoke, play pool,…Continue
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so my mom wants to go to spain in april.
my Incubus daydream is..
what if while i was there....i spot Brandon eating at some cozy little cafe! i introduce myself, and he says."Valencia? i met a girl named Valencia once"...oh yeah...btw, we're in Valencia, Spain....
then i jump up and down, and do my happy fingers thing(if you know me you know what i'm talkin bout...willis;) ) and i say "YES!!! THAT WAS MEEEE!!! IN DETROIT, MI!!!"
heheehe, then we proceed to have…Continue
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contact Ellen and ask her to help make my daydreams come true............she flies me out to L.A, i get to hang with Incubus for a whole day! it could happen:)
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=47XC_ol3lLY......i'm seriously crying while watching these videos! how does one get so lucky!? and the guys are sooo nice! (sigh).....just love em!
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=47XC_ol3lLY..............EEEEEEE!!!!! OMG!!! Why can't this happen to me!!!
Yeah me too Valencia but they were checking credit card zip codes and only selling them to ones in certain counties :/ alas here's to hoping we get a round 2 next year!
Wellll hopefully we'll get them back in the States for next summer!!! I know this tour is nowhere near over and they've added a few dates here and there so *fingers crossed* we'll get them back soon!!
Hi Valencia!! Thank you and yeah I just kinda fidget with the page options lol. You have great pictures and videos though and that MORE than makes your page worth checking out :)


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C9 Complement, Functional, Serum
Clinical Information Discusses physiology, pathophysiology, and general clinical aspects, as they relate to a laboratory test
Complement proteins are components of the innate immune system. There are 3 pathways to complement activation: 1) the classic pathway, 2) the alternative (or properdin) pathway, and 3) the lectin activation (mannan-binding protein [MBP]) pathway. The classic pathway of the complement system is composed of a series of proteins that are activated in response to the presence of immune complexes. The activation process results in the generation of peptides that are chemotactic for neutrophils and that bind to immune complexes and complement receptors. The end result of the complement activation cascade is the formation of the lytic membrane attack complex (MAC).
Patients with deficiencies of the late complement proteins (C5, C6, C7, C8, and C9) are unable to form the MAC, and may have increased susceptibility to neisserial infections.
C9 deficiency is common in the Japanese population and has been reported to occur in almost 1% of the population. The lytic activity of C9-deficient serum is decreased. However, the assembly of C5b-C8 complexes will result in a transmembrane channel with lytic activity, although the lytic activity is reduced. Many C9-deficient patients are therefore asymptomatic. C9-deficient patients may, however, present with invasive neisserial infections.
Complement levels can be detected by antigen assays that quantitate the amount of the protein. For most of the complement proteins, a small number of cases have been described in which the protein is present but is non functional. These rare cases require a functional assay to detect the deficiency.
Useful For Suggests clinical disorders or settings where the test may be helpful
Diagnosis of C9 deficiency
Investigation of a patient with a low total (hemolytic) complement (CH50) level
Interpretation Provides information to assist in interpretation of the test results
Low levels of complement may be due to inherited deficiencies, acquired deficiencies, or due to complement consumption (eg, as a consequence of infectious or autoimmune processes).
Absent C9 levels in the presence of normal C3 and C4 values are consistent with a C9 deficiency. Absent C9 levels in the presence of low C3 and C4 values suggests complement consumption.
Normal results indicate both normal C9 protein levels and normal functional activity.
Cautions Discusses conditions that may cause diagnostic confusion, including improper specimen collection and handling, inappropriate test selection, and interfering substances
The total complement (CH50) assay (COM / Complement, Total, Serum) assay should be used as a screen for suspected complement deficiencies before ordering individual complement component assays. A deficiency of an individual component of the complement cascade will result in an undetectable total complement level.
Absent (or low) C9 functional levels in the presence of normal C9 antigen levels should be replicated with a new serum specimen to confirm that C9 inactivation did not occur during shipping.
Reference Values Describes reference intervals and additional information for interpretation of test results. May include intervals based on age and sex when appropriate. Intervals are Mayo-derived, unless otherwise designated. If an interpretive report is provided, the reference value field will state this.
37-61 U/mL
Clinical References Provides recommendations for further in-depth reading of a clinical nature
1. Sonntag J, Brandenburg U, Polzehl D, et al: Complement systems in healthy term newborns: reference values in umbilical cord blood. Pediatr Dev Pathol 1998;1:131-135
2. Prellner K, Sjoholm AG, Truedsson L: Concentrations of C1q, factor B, factor D and properdin in healthy children, and the age-related presence of circulating C1r-C1s complexes. Acta Paediatr Scand 1987;76:939-943
3. Davis ML, Austin C, Messmer BL, et al: IFCC-standardization pediatric reference intervals for 10 serum proteins using the Beckman Array 360 system. Clin Biochem 1996;29(5):489-492
4. Gaither TA, Frank MM: Complement. In Clinical Diagnosis and Management by Laboratory Methods. 17th edition. Edited by JB Henry. Philadelphia, WB Saunders Company, 1984, pp 879-892
5. O'Neil KM: Complement deficiency. Clin Rev Allergy Immunol 2000;19:83-108
6. Frank MM: Complement deficiencies. Pediatr Clin North Am 2000;47(6):1339-1354


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My painting of a Nestle Crunch Bar became my first promotional piece as an illustrator. It was printed on a postcard, which I handed out to art directors at agencies all over Los Angeles. I hand painted the lettering, but later in my career I learned methods to create more perfect lettering by using rubdown type. As an artist, I enjoyed rendering textures and discovering the many shades of brown in chocolate. This painting was created with watercolor dyes, before there was Photoshop. Some close-ups are below.
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