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Along with her three sisters, and two friends, I first met Melissa in the ballroom at Strawberry Creek on her wedding day! The amazing staff were busy setting tables and putting out the beautiful green and white floral arrangements and decor, while Melissa helped get the slideshow presentation ready for later. Let me just say - she was calm and cool as could be, and I knew that the rest of the day would go by perfectly smooth. Once Jonathan was ready, the two of them said a prayer together, and we moved outdoors to the ceremony location. Gia Bella did an amazing job on the flowers, and ceremony music was provided by Racine String Quartet.
Melissa's amazing dress, from Imaginations Bridal truly was stunning, with almost pink hues underneath the outer layer - which was covered in gorgeous beading. Thanks to a little cloud cover, the ceremony was absolutely perfect, and was followed up by cocktail hour and entertainment by Lane Alexander from Kuhl Entertainment. Lane kept the party going - and even though Jonathan said he wasn't going to dance - I caught him out there having a blast for most of the night. After cupcakes had been served by Lovin' Oven, the staff at Strawberry Creek brought out an ice cream bar! Love when couples have a late night desert!
Overall, it was a perfect day, and to top it off, we were able to get away for a few sunset photos - which is one of my favorite things to do!! A huge thanks to Jonathan and Melissa for allowing me to capture their love for each other on their wedding day!


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This celebration of love is your fairy-tale ending and the wedding will be a memory that will never be forgotten. Wedding planning can be incredibly frustrating, though. It doesn't have to be that way. You can now plan your wedding efficiently and to your liking with the suggestions you have read.
If you choose to take care of your own food serving at your wedding, try going to wholesale stores, such as Costco. You'll get better deals on large quantities of food if you shop wholesale. Ask friends to help on food, too.
Religion will play a big role not only in your wedding ceremony but in your marriage as a whole. Talk not only with the person you are planning to marry, but with their family as well to understand their religion.
Choose wedding decorations that reflect your personality and that of your partner. Your decorations should also help tell the story of your relationship with the person. A theme should be selected that matches the time that you've had together.
The photographs of your wedding will build your book of memories to look back on for years to come. Choose the best photographer you can, even if it costs you extra. You want to be sure that your wedding will be remembered fondly.
Use the property of a friend or a member of the family for your wedding. This will help you to significantly reduce the costs. Offer to pay someone to come in ahead of time and after the event to do the cleaning for them, but that should be your only cost.
Do not starve just so your wedding dress fits. This will only make you lightheaded and dehydrating, and it could even make you ill. You have spent so long planning for your big day, the last thing you want to do is pass out at the altar. Rather, get a dress with an integrated corset so that it can be easily adjusted.
Look for a unique touch with your food such a ethnic theme, a style of cooking or something else to add flair. Chicken and steak have been done to death, so you may want to branch out a little. Variety is important and you want everyone to remember your wedding dinner.
Use decorative items for every part of your wedding theme. For example, use the same ribbon that is in your centerpiece on your bouquet. These little details make all the difference in the effort you make in creating the perfect day.
Don't starve yourself silly just to fit in a wedding dress. If you rush the weight loss process, your health will surely suffer. You definitely don't want to end up fainting on your big day. You would do better to choose a dress that has a corset back, as this allows you to adjust the fit with out the need for tailoring.
Make sure you write down your vows, this is very important and will be important for your spouse. Keep in mind the magnitude of the commitment that you are pledging and how each of you will be making sacrifices during your marriage. Use your vows to publicly declare the love and dedication you feel for your beloved.
Take a long time to write your vows, as this is something that is very important towards your husband or wife. Marriage is supposed to mean the rest of your life, including both ups and downs. Don't just make a list of promises, however. Your vows are also your opportunity to express your deep love for your partner.
Ask local boutiques about having small, individual portions of cake for the guests as your wedding. Many bakeries will offer healthier options, such as 100-calorie cupcakes, fruit fillings, meringue toppings, or gluten-free ingredients.
Don't rent a reception venue that has little room for dancing. Nothing is as bad as getting crammed into a tight area like sardines when the guests around you are dancing, so clear out any furniture necessary to give space to those wanting to groove.
Employ a good friend or relative, as long as they can haul your equipment and gear through the evening. They can also be of assistance in rounding everyone up for the group photographs, and this will make sure no one is left out.
Keep your dress at the shop in which you have purchased it until the wedding day. Having it inside of a closet could cause stains or wrinkles. By storing it at the shop, you will ensure that you get it after it is freshly pressed and hung.
Always guarantee full control of a lighting system at the venue, particularly the ability to dim or brighten the output. This may seem minor, but lighting is important to setting the mood and dimmed lights are preferable for your first dance. Before you sign any contracts with the venue, make sure this is an option.
If you would like a relative or a friend to perform your wedding ceremony, you can ask that person to become ordained via an online program. This will not only save you money by not having to pay for an officiant, but will also make your wedding very special. But do not mar this important day by breaking the law; verify that it is permitted in your region.
Even if you've chosen and bought your wedding dress, think about keeping it at the shop until your special day. It could get stained or wrinkled in your closet. Keeping it safely at the shop will ensure that it is in pristine condition and ready for your wedding day.
Silk flowers are a great alternative to some of the different types of flowers that you can purchase for your wedding. You don't have to buy these fresh as you can pick them months in advance, saving you the hassle of worrying about your floral arrangements on the big day.
Silk flowers can be a good option to use in lieu of cut flowers. Because they're synthetic, you don't have to wait until the last minute to purchase them, eliminating your concerns about floral arrangements on your wedding day.
If you plan to give a speech at a wedding, write out and practice what you will say beforehand. If you fail to plan your wedding speech, you may lose your guest's attention, flub your words, or forget what you have to say.
For instance, you may plan your menu around ultra-modern fusion cuisine, including popular dishes from both cultures. You can add little twists in different food items, from drinks to dessert options.
If your reception doesn't include dinner, you can save money by reducing the number of tables and spending that money to rent furniture. Lounges, chaises, and even cushy sectional pieces can encourage greater interaction between guests. Plush seating can make your guests feel a lot more relaxed and comfortable. In addition, it lets you make separate lounge areas all through the reception site.
If a bride and groom are from a different culture, be sure that you have both of the traditions represented in the wedding. Then try to get a reception set up that shows the other side of the marriage if possible. In this way, the wedding event will be unique, personal and memorable.
As a groom, you should make sure that your tuxedo is a perfect fit. Model your tuxedo for friends and family members before making a final decision. You want your wedding pictures to memorialize you and your bride looking your best.
Be considerate and think of your guests who need to travel when having a destination wedding. Some guests may have conflicts with the timing or with the costs of attending. If you can send out your invitations at least eight months ahead of time, it will make things easier on everyone.
You can save a lot of money by using things other than flower arrangements at your wedding and reception. You can use something as simple as a ribbon for the flower girl vs a flower wreath. Decorating with silk flowers will help you save money too. You will save money by choosing silk flowers instead of fresh ones. You can save the flowers and use them at different times in your wedding or even after the event is over for other occasions.
Make sure that your flowers look great too. To make the whole room peaceful, go with a retro theme that includes colorful flowers. Pink peonies and red poppies add wonderful colot.
When picking wedding decorations, especially flower arrangements, remember to consider your wedding location. For example, a complicated floral arrangement with many parts will work well at any indoor venue; however, it is probably not the best idea in a windy outdoor venue. If you are planning a park or beach wedding, be sure you have everything you need to anchor down your decor.
Grooms should be just as meticulous about getting your tuxedo fitted as the bride is with her gown. Ask for opinions from family and friends about how well the tux fits and looks on you before you choose the one you'll wear. Keep in mind that photographs are going to be taken during the wedding, and you will want to look your best in those mementos.
Make sure to do your planning well ahead of time. A year might seem like quite a long time, but there are many things that must be done. Planning early means more choices.
Weddings may be the most amazing time in your life. Planning for the wedding can be very stressful though. You are now equipped with information that can help you get your wedding day on the right track.
Small meals are something to consider at the reception. For lots of guests, cutting costs may be necessary in certain spots. By serving a smaller meal, you can stay on budget. If that's not possible, consider making the guest list smaller.

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SINGAPORE: Jonathan Sanchez, VP of global communications and sustainability at Unilever, has resigned, according to sources.
Sanchez, who led communications responsibilities for Unilever across Russia, Africa, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and Australia, was overseeing the "blue U" brand campaign for the major CPG holding company.
A Unilever spokesperson was unable to provide further detail but confirmed Sanchez's departure to PRWeek UK.
He has 15 years of experience covering consumer brands, corporate communications, media management, and internal communications. Sanchez joined Unilever in June 2011 after working at Edelman for two years as regional director, where he led consumer marketing across Asia-Pacific.
He moved to Singapore from New York in January 2009 as SVP at Enfatico, where he did a five-month stint before moving to Edelman. Earlier, Sanchez served as global CCO at JWT, IAC, and Havas Worldwide. He also served as a board director at Freud Communications in the UK, where he managed the national Unilever, Nike, and BT businesses for more than four years.
This story originally appeared on the website of Campaign Asia-Pacific.


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Sea Fennel Essential Oil, also known as Rock Sapphire and Rock Fennel, has been used throughout history and around the world for its many uses. It is excellent for aging skin due to its skin renewing and regenerative properties. This amazing oil is known to improve skin tone and radiance, while also helping to reduce the appearance of dimples and ripples in the skin. It is also great for digestive issues, and is beneficial during times of seasonal illnesses and respiratory concerns.
Country of Origin: Greece
Extraction Method: Steam Distilled
Plant Part: Leaves
Strength of Aroma: Strong
Aromatic Scent: Fresh, Carrot and Lemony
Blends Well With:
Bergamot, Cedarwood, Copaiba Oleoresin, Frankincense Frereana, Lavender, Lemon, Marjoram, Palmarosa, Patchouli, Orange Blood, Rose Absolute, and Vetiver.
Blend 2 drops of Sea Fennel, 2 drops of Frankincense, and 2 drops of Orange to 1 ounce of your favorite facial serum or moisturizer to help reduce the appearance of imperfections due to aging. For other areas of the body, dilute to 2-5%. Diffuse during times of seasonal illness or for respiratory concerns.


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This week has certainly been one of 'those' weeks and it doesn't look likely to calm down any time soon!
In the past 7 days I have visited Chester Zoo courtesy of Matalan, travelled into Manchester to review the fantastic Red Hot World Buffet and joined the gym, this includes normal work, sorting Liv out and household duties. Ah, I may have forgotten to mention that my parents are still here, so any chance to relax in my own home has been long forgotten.Repeating the mantra 'I Will Be A Skinny Minnie!'
Woooooohhhhh… rewind… did you notice I stated I had joined the gym? A gym? However yes, you read correctly I joined the gym with the lovely Heather and we have already been several times this week and taken our children swimming. I can only hope Heather's arms and shoulders are aching as much as mine at the moment, though I am definitely looking forward to the new week and further visits to the gym. The eye candy is enough to get me to sign up alone, let alone actually go on anything…!
Needing to work on my hips and arse that seemingly do not want to play ball and disappear, I have been concentrating on cardio work – 30 mins fast walk (for my long legs) spent on the treadmill at a decent incline, time on the bikes along with the elliptical trainer – after that it's all about the weights baby! Though on the last trip to the gym I did have a 5 minute giggle on the power plate. My entire body was jiggling away which Heather thought was highly amusing… you laugh away love, surely it can only be a good thing!
After a quick chat with the PT on the way out he suggested it is good for toning so we have decided to use it before and after our workouts… if we can survive without collapsing with giggle fits! Though still… bring on the weight loss!
If you have any hints or tips on how to tackle the middle region (bums, thighs and hips) please let me know. No matter what I try nothing seems to be shifting that region 🙁


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Eduniversal Best Masters Ranking 2018
Eduniversal, a global rating agency specializing in higher education, based in Paris, has just published the Best Masters Ranking 2018 results. Like in the previous rankings, this year the agency also focuses more attention on evaluating MBA programs, and not on evaluating business schools alone. In the ranking of the best Executive MBA in Central and Eastern Europe, there are 25 programs from 9 countries, including 6 from Poland. The winner of this edition is the Executive MBA Programme offered by the University of Warsaw. The EMBA program run by Graduate School of Management, St. Petersburg University (Russia) is ranked second, and Master's Programme in Business Administration (FELU MBA), Faculty of Economics University of Ljubljana (Slovenia) - third. The list of the best full-time MBA programs, on the other hand, includes 20 from 9 countries of Central and Eastern European, including 2 from Poland. Here is the lead as follows: 1st place - International MBA Programme at the University of Warsaw, Faculty of Management - Centre for Management Training, 2nd place - Corvinus Full-time MBA Program at Corvinus University of Budapest - Corvinus Business School (Hungary) and 3rd place - International MBA in English (ISBM) at the University of Economics Prague, VSE - Faculty of Business Administration (Czech Republic). Interestingly, the second Polish MBA IM Program from Kozminski University is classified in 4th standing.
Ranking methodology
As mentioned above, in this year's edition the agency concentrated only on the programs, not the schools themselves. The Executive and Full-time MBA studies were evaluated using three key criteria, i.e.: the reputation of the program, the salary of the 1st employment after graduation and the students' satisfaction. In the first criterion - the reputation of the program - 50% of the score was based on the opinions of recruiters and 50% of this score - on the level of Palme of Excellence of the school. As for the salary of the 1st employment, this information was provided by each program and verified by Eduniversal. And finally, there was students' satisfaction. A survey comprised of 11 questions was sent by e-mail to graduating students to assess satisfaction with the completed program. At least 10% of graduates had to answer it. In addition to the three above-mentioned criteria, the agency also awarded some additional bonus points for, among others, different nationalities registered in programs, opportunities to do an internship or to work abroad and offering distance learning. Depending on the number of points obtained, each program was given a final score associated with a star ranking as follows: 4 stars - from 12 to 15 points received, 3 stars - from 11.9 to 9, 2 stars - from 8.99 to 6 and 1 star from 5.99 to 1.
Like in the previous rankings, this time all programs are grouped according to geographical criteria, i.e. in 9 geographical zones.
Ranking results
On the list of the best Executive MBA and of top Full-time MBA in Central and Eastern Europe both programs, Executive MBA and International MBA, come from Poland, from the same school, i.e. the University of Warsaw. It is worth emphasizing that in this year's edition of the Executive MBA ranking, the representation of Polish programs was quite large - there were as many as 6 from Poland on the list of 25 best programs.
The victory of Polish programs in two lists presenting the best programs from Central and Eastern Europe is a great success. We can also be proud of the places occupied by other programs, in particular, by the MBA IM program from Kozminski University. It is a perfect advertisement for Polish higher education.
It is worth remembering that the main objective of the rankings prepared by Eduniversal is to provide all interested in learning with both useful tools and good know-how about programs available around the world, which can help them find the best educational opportunities and make the right choice. However, you have to be aware that such a choice is not easy, and what is more, it should not be dependent only on the results obtained in even the most renowned and recognized rankings.
The full results of the Eduniversal Best Master Ranking 2018 can be found here:


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Eurogamer: "I have always loved Tomb Raider, and since Crystal Dynamics took over the series with Legend, I had continued to feel that one of gaming's greats is in safe hands."
still prefer the anniversary, legend, and underworld games. I wish the newest reboot had more of an around the world adventure with different locations. And please this time bring the classic outfit.


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Restoration of facial animation and sensation are highly important for the outcome after facial allotransplantation. The identification of healthy nerves for neurotization, through recipient to donor nerve coaptation, is of particular importance for successful nerve regeneration within the allograft. However, due to the severity of the initial injury and resultant scar formation, a lack of healthy nerve stumps in the recipient is a commonly encountered problem. In this study, we evaluate the technical feasibility of performing nerve transfers in facial transplantation for both sensory and motor neurotization.
Fifteen fresh cadaver heads were used in this study. The study was divided in two parts. First, the technical feasibility of nerve transfer from the cervical plexus (CP) to the mental nerve (MN) and the masseter nerve (MaN) to the buccal branches of the facial nerve (BBFN) was assessed. Next, we performed nerve transfers in simulated face transplants to describe the surgical technique focusing on sensory restoration of the midface and upper lip by neurotization of the infraorbital nerve (ION), sensory restoration of the lower lip by neurotization of the MN, and smile reanimation by neurotization of the BBFN.
In all specimens coaptation of at least one of branches of the CP to the mental nerve was possible as well as between the masseter nerve to the buccal branch of the facial nerve. In simulated face transplant procedures nerve transfers of the supraorbital nerve (SON) to the infraorbital nerve (ION), cervical plexus branches to the mental nerve, and masseter nerve to facial nerve are all technically possible.
Nerve transfers are a technically feasible option that could theoretically be used in face transplantation either as a primary nerve reconstruction when there are no available healthy nerves, or as a secondary procedure for enhancement of functional outcomes. The supraorbital nerve, branches of the cervical plexus and the masseter nerve are nerves usually located out of the zone of injury and can be selected as neurotizers for the infraorbital nerve, mental nerve and buccal branch of the facial nerve respectively.
Background: Effective postoperative monitoring of the vascular pedicle to a free flap can potentiate rapid return to the operating room in the setting of compromise, allowing for the potential to salvage the flap. The only ubiquitous method for postoperative monitoring of free flaps is clinical bedside monitoring, but although the use of clinical monitoring may be inferred in large reported series of free flaps, there has been little discussed in the literature of specific clinical outcome measures. Methods: The authors present their experience with 1140 consecutive cases of free tissue transfer and the use of clinical monitoring as a sole method of monitoring, and subgroup analysis of different recipient sites. Results: There were 94 take-backs, four of which had no pedicle compromise (false-positives) and there were four false-negatives. The overall flap salvage rate was 62.8 percent and the false-positive rate was 0.4 percent. Subgroup analyses demonstrated statistically significant differences between recipient sites for the false-positive rates: fewer false-positives with breast reconstruction cases (p < 0.05) and significantly more false-positives in the extremity group (p < 0.05). There was an improved flap salvage rate in cases of venous compromise compared with arterial compromise (69 percent versus 51 percent, p = 0.015). Conclusions: This largest reported series to date provides an outcome-based analysis of postoperative monitoring for free flaps, providing a benchmark standard against which adjunctive monitoring techniques can be compared. Future studies need to be assessed in the context of individual recipient sites, with significant differences in monitoring outcomes between sites.
Background: Reconstruction of large craniofacial bone defects is a challenge using bone transplants or alloplastic materials. The use of bone morphogenetic protein (BMP)-2 together with a suitable carrier is an attractive option that may facilitate new bone formation. The authors have developed a hydrogel that is formed in situ by the cross-linking of multifunctional hyaluronic acid and polyvinyl alcohol derivatives mixed with hydroxyapatite nanoparticles, in the presence of BMP-2. The aim of this study was to evaluate the suitability of the hydrogel as a carrier for BMP-2 in repairing critical size cranial defects in a minipig model. Methods: Cranial defects (2 × 4 cm) were created in 14 minipigs. The experimental groups were as follows: group 1, craniotomy and application of 5 ml of hydrogel with 1.25 mg of BMP-2 (n = 6); group 2, craniotomy and application of 5 ml of hydrogel without BMP-2 (n = 6); and group 3, craniotomy with no further treatment (n = 2). Results: After 3 months, computed tomographic and histologic examinations were performed. There was spontaneous ossification in the untreated group, but the healing was incomplete. The hydrogel alone demonstrated no further effects. The addition of 1.25 mg of BMP-2 to the hydrogel induced a greater than 100 percent increase in bone volume (p = 0.003) and complete healing of the defects. Histologic examination revealed compact lamellar bone in the BMP group without intertrabecular fibrous tissue, as was seen in the other groups. The hydrogel was resorbed completely within 3 months and, importantly, caused no inflammatory reaction. Conclusion: The injectable hydrogel may be favorable as a BMP-2 carrier for bone reconstruction.
Background: The Uppsala Craniofacial Center has been treating patients with unilateral cleft lip deformity using the lip repair technique described by Tord Skoog. The aim of this study was to determine complications after lip surgery and the incidence and indications for lip revisions in all patients born with unilateral cleft lip from 1960 to 2004.
Methods: All patients who were born from 1960 to 2004 with unilateral cleft lip, cleft lip and alveolus, or cleft lip and palate and underwent lip repair were studied retrospectively. The timing, indication, complications of the primary procedure, and type of secondary surgery were recorded. Kruskal-Wallis and Fisher's exact tests were used, with Bonferroni correction.
Results: The study included 443 patients. The total rate of early surgical complications was 6 percent (n = 26). Secondary surgery for short upper lip was performed in 3.8 percent (n = 17), 8.4 percent (n = 37) underwent reduction of excess vermillion, 8.6 percent (n = 38) underwent scar revision, 11 percent (n = 51) underwent revision for incongruent vermillion-cutaneous border, and 10 percent (n = 45) underwent revision for other indications. Altogether, 45 percent had no secondary revisions.
Conclusion: In conclusion, the Skoog lip repair is associated with a low total revision rate, and a short-lip deformity is rare.
CLINICAL QUESTION/LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Therapeutic, IV.
Background: Arm lymphedema is a well-recognized complication after breast cancer surgery that negatively impacts patients' quality of life, both physiologically and psychologically. Lymph stasis and inflammation result in excess formation of adipose tissue, which makes removal of the deposited subcutaneous fat necessary to eliminate the excess volume. Liposuction, combined with postoperative controlled compression therapy (CCT), is the only treatment that gives complete reduction of the excess volume. The aim of this study was to evaluate the 5-year results after liposuction in combination with CCT. Methods: Patients consecutively operated on between 1993 and 2012 were identified from the lymphedema registry, comprising all patients with nonpitting lymphedema treated with liposuction and CCT in our department. Standardized forms were used to collect pre-, peri-, and postoperative data. Results: One hundred five women with nonpitting edema were treated. The mean interval between the breast cancer operation and lymphedema start was 2.95.0 years, the mean duration of lymphedema was 10 +/- 7.4 years, and the preoperative mean excess volume was 1,573 +/- 645ml. The mean volume aspirated was 1,831 +/- 599ml. Postoperative mean reduction 5 years postoperatively was 117% +/- 26% as compared with the healthy arm. Conclusion: Liposuction is an effective method for the treatment of chronic, nonpitting, arm lymphedema resistant to conservative treatment. The volume reduction remains complete after 5 years.
Multidisciplinary treatment guidelines for Dupuytren disease can aid in optimizing the quality of care for patients with this disorder. Therefore, this study aimed to achieve consensus on a multidisciplinary treatment guideline for Dupuytren disease.
A European Delphi consensus strategy was initiated. A systematic review reporting on the effectiveness of interventions was conducted and used as an evidence-based starting point for this study. In total, 39 experts (hand surgeons, hand therapists, and physical medicine and rehabilitation physicians) participated in the Delphi consensus strategy. Each Delphi round consisted of a questionnaire, an analysis, and a feedback report.
After four Delphi rounds, consensus was achieved on the description, symptoms, and diagnosis of Dupuytren disease. No nonsurgical interventions were included in the guideline. Needle and open fasciotomy, and a limited fasciectomy and dermofasciectomy, were seen as suitable surgical techniques for Dupuytren disease. Factors relevant for choosing one of these surgical techniques were identified and divided into patient-related (age, comorbidity), disease-related (palpable cord, previous surgery in the same area, skin involvement, time of recovery, recurrences), and surgeon-related (years of experience) factors. Associations of these factors with the choice of a specific surgical technique were reported in the guideline. Postsurgical rehabilitation should always include instructions and exercise therapy; postsurgical splinting should be performed on indication. Relevant details for the use of surgical and postsurgical interventions were described.
This treatment guideline is likely to promote further discussion on related clinical and scientific issues and may therefore contribute to better treatment of patients with Dupuytren disease.
Background: Clefts involving the alveolus are treated using one of two strategies: primary periosteoplasty at the time of lip repair or secondary alveolar bone grafting at mixed dentition. Most teams favor secondary alveolar bone grafting because of its high success rate, and concerns have been raised that primary periosteoplasty may interfere with maxillary growth. However, primary periosteoplasty may obviate the need for future bone grafting and is still practiced in some centers. Few studies compare the long-term outcomes of these two strategies.
Methods: Fifty-seven consecutive patients born with unilateral cleft lip and alveolus were studied retrospectively. All patients underwent primary lip repair using Skoog's method; 28 patients underwent primary periosteoplasty at the time of lip repair and the remaining 29 underwent secondary alveolar bone grafting at mixed dentition. Occlusal radiographs obtained at ages 10 and 16 years were analyzed for alveolar bone height. Cephalometric analysis assessed growth at ages 5, 10, and 18 years.
Results: Seventeen of 28 patients treated using primary periosteoplasty required later secondary bone grafting, and the bone height at age 16 years was lower in the primary periosteoplasty group (p < 0.0001). There was a more pronounced decrease in maxillary protrusion from ages 5 to 10 years in the primary periosteoplasty group (p < 0.03). However, at age 18 there was no significant difference in maxillary growth between the two groups.
Conclusion: Primary periosteoplasty did not seem to inhibit long-term maxillary growth but was ineffective as a method of reconstructing the alveolar cleft.
In reanimation surgery, effortless smile can be achieved by a nonfacial donor nerve. The underlying mechanisms for this smile development, and which is the best nonfacial neurotizer, need further clarification. The aim of the present study was therefore to further explore the natural coactivation between facial mimic muscles and muscles innervated by the most common donor nerves used in smile reanimation. The study was conducted in 10 healthy adults. Correlation between voluntary facial muscle movements and simultaneous electromyographic activity in muscles innervated by the masseter, hypoglossal, and spinal accessory nerves was assessed. The association between voluntary movements in the latter muscles and simultaneous electromyographic activity in facial muscles was also studied. Smile coactivated the masseter and tongue muscles equally. During the seven mimic movements, the masseter muscle had fewer electromyographically measured coactivations compared with the tongue (two of seven versus five of seven). The trapezius muscle demonstrated no coactivation during mimic movements. Movements of the masseter, tongue, and trapezius muscles induced electromyographically recorded coactivation in the facial muscles. Bite resulted in the strongest coactivation of the zygomaticus major muscle. The authors demonstrated coactivation between voluntary smile and the masseter and tongue muscles. During voluntary bite, strong coactivation of the zygomaticus major muscle was noted. The narrower coactivation pattern in the masseter muscle may be advantageous for central relearning and the development of a spontaneous smile. The strong coactivation between the masseter muscle and the zygomaticus major indicates that the masseter nerve may be preferred in smile reanimation.
Background: In a prospective study of patients with prominent ears, the effect of reconstructive surgery on self-esteem and social interaction was examined 1 year after surgery.Methods: Of 42 patients with prominent ears aged 7 to 15 years, 21 were matched with a comparison group of orthopedic patients (leg lengthening) and a control group of schoolchildren. Psychological measures evaluated self-esteem, depression, anxiety, cognition, parents' ratings of child behavior and symptoms, and parent anxiety. Semistructured interviews with the child and parents were also conducted.Results: The motivation to be operated on was pain, teasing, and feelings of being different. The satisfaction rate with the result of reconstructive surgery was high. The psychological measures of the prominent ears group had results close to those of the control group, although the leg lengthening group had lower self-esteem and higher depression and anxiety scores. With few exceptions, all patients had scores within the normal range on self-rating scales. Parents reported less activity at leisure time in both patient groups than in the control group. After surgery, parents reported improved behavior on the Child Behavior Checklist total problem score.Conclusions: Patients with minor defects had fewer self-reported psychological and behavior problems than the major defect group. Interestingly, prominent ears patients also had low activity levels. Reconstructive surgery had no adverse effect on the prominent ears patients in this interim study but rather resulted in improved well-being. It is important to investigate further the effect of reconstructive surgery on children's self-esteem and social interaction.
Background: Free functional muscle transfer has become a common treatment modality for smile restoration in long-lasting facial paralysis, but the selection of surgical strategy between a 1-stage and a 2-stage procedure has remained a matter of debate. The aim of this study was to compare the quantitative and qualitative outcomes of smile excursion between 1-stage and 2-stage free muscle transfers in the literature.
Methods: A comprehensive review of the published literature between 1975 and end of January 2017 was conducted.
Results: The abstracts or titles of 2,743 articles were screened. A total of 24 articles met our inclusion criteria of performing a quantitative or qualitative evaluation of a free-functioning muscle transfer for smile restoration. For the purpose of meta-analysis, 7 articles providing quantitative data on a total of 254 patients were included. When comparing muscle excursion between 1-stage and 2-stage procedures, the average range of smile excursion was 11.5 mm versus 6.6 mm, respectively. For the purpose of systematic review, 17 articles were included. The result of the systematic review suggested a tendency toward superior functional results for the 1-stage procedure when comparing the quality of smile.
Conclusions: The results of this review must be interpreted with great caution. Quantitative analysis suggests that 1-stage procedures produce better excursion than 2-stage procedures. Qualitative analysis suggests that 1-stage procedures might also produce superior results when based on excursion and symmetry alone, but these comparisons do not include one important variable dictating the quality of a smile—the spontaneity of the smile. The difficulty in comparing published results calls for a consensus classification system for facial palsy.
The purpose of this study was to investigate the recovery of a common target motor function after different single and combined motor nerve transfers in rat brachial plexus model.
The musculocutaneous nerve and biceps muscle were chosen as the target for neurotization. The phrenic, pectoral, and suprascapular nerves were selected as the neurotizers. Forty-two Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly assigned to seven groups (six rats in each group): single-neurotizer transfer (three groups), double-neurotizer transfer (three groups), and triple-neurotizer transfer (one group). The contralateral intact forelimb was used as a control. Functional outcomes were measured by grooming test, electrophysiological study, muscle contraction strength, muscle weight, and axon counts.
At 12 weeks, 40 operative rats were studied (two had died). In the single-neurotizer transfer, all three transfers showed no significant difference in motor recovery of the biceps. In the double-neurotizer transfer groups, the worst results were seen in group 6 (combined pectoral and suprascapular nerve transfer) despite increasing axon counts.
This study may potentially suggest: (1) single-neurotizer transfer will not have synergistic or antagonistic effects; (2) two neurotizers with functional antagonism will significantly downgrade motor recovery of the neurotized muscle despite increasing axon counts; (3) multiple motor neurotizer transfers may not always provide a better outcome, although increasing axons may outweigh antagonistic effects; and (4) phrenic nerve transfer alone did not upgrade the functional outcome despite its automatic discharge. Any nerve transfer combined with phrenic nerve transfer, however, showed improved functional results.
BACKGROUND: As the field of face transplantation develops, it may be possible to transplant segments of facial skin to replace facial aesthetic subunits in selected cases. The aim of this study was to identify the more reliable vascular pedicles of each facial aesthetic subunit for its use in transplantation METHODS:: Six full facial soft-tissue flaps were harvested, and the external carotid artery was identified and cannulated proximal to the facial artery. Next, radiopaque contrast was injected through the facial artery into three of the facial flaps and through the superficial temporal artery in the other three facial flaps. After vascular injections, three-dimensional computed tomographic arteriographs of the faces were obtained, allowing analysis of the arterial anatomy and perfusion in different facial aesthetic subunits.
RESULTS: The chin, lower lip, upper lip, medial cheek, nose, and periorbital units were perfused in all facial flaps where the facial artery was injected and in none of those where the superficial temporal artery was injected. The lateral cheek was perfused in 100 percent of the superficial temporal artery flaps and in 67 percent of the facial artery flaps. The lateral forehead contained contrast in 100 percent of the superficial temporal artery-injected flaps and in none of the facial artery-injected flaps, and the medial foreheads contained contrast in 67 percent of the facial artery-injected flaps and in 67 percent of the superficial temporal artery-injected flaps.
CONCLUSION: The majority of the facial subunits can be harvested based on the facial artery pedicle, with the exception of the lateral forehead, which is based on the superficial temporal artery.
Single-stage facial reanimation with a partial gracilis muscle coapted to the contralateral facial nerve seems an optimal surgical solution yet has not supplanted the two-stage approach. Insufficient obturator nerve length may limit reach to sizable contralateral facial nerve branches (possibly necessitating interposition nerve grafting), compromise optimal muscle positioning, or risk nerve coaptation under tension. This study evaluates whether retroperitoneal obturator nerve dissection would effectively lengthen the nerve, thus obviating the aforementioned limitations.
Ten hemifaces and obturator nerves of five cadavers were dissected. Facial measurements included modiolus to contralateral facial nerve branches of sufficient size at the vertical line of the lateral orbital rim. Obturator nerve measurements included gracilis neurovascular hilum to (1) obturator canal entry point (ab), (2) intraobturator canal point where additional adductor branches are inseparable by internal neurolysis (ac), and (3) retroperitoneal point of separation between anterior and posterior obturator branches (ad). Obturator nerve reach for cross-facial nerve coaptation was assessed.
Successful coaptation was achieved with obturator nerve dissection to point b approximately 20 percent of the time, to point c 60 to 70 percent of the time, and to retroperitoneal point d 90 to 100 percent of the time
Successful coaptation to large contralateral facial nerve branches is feasible in 90 to 100 percent of cases if the entire anterior obturator branch is harvested. However, the increased risk of retroperitoneal dissection and sacrifice of additional adductor branches decreases the viability of this approach. Obturator canal dissection (point c) provides reach in 60 to 70 percent of cases, but short interposition nerve grafting may prove necessary.
Background: Single-stage facial reanimation with a partial gracilis muscle coapted to the contralateral facial nerve seems an optimal surgical solution yet has not supplanted the two-stage approach. Insufficient obturator nerve length may limit reach to sizable contralateral facial nerve branches (possibly necessitating interposition nerve grafting), compromise optimal muscle positioning, or risk nerve coaptation under tension. This study evaluates whether retroperitoneal obturator nerve dissection would effectively lengthen the nerve, thus obviating the aforementioned limitations. Methods: Ten hemifaces and obturator nerves of five cadavers were dissected. Facial measurements included modiolus to contralateral facial nerve branches of sufficient size at the vertical line of the lateral orbital rim. Obturator nerve measurements included gracilis neurovascular hilum to (1) obturator canal entry point (ab), (2) intraobturator canal point where additional adductor branches are inseparable by internal neurolysis (ac), and (3) retroperitoneal point of separation between anterior and posterior obturator branches (ad). Obturator nerve reach for cross-facial nerve coaptation was assessed. Results: Successful coaptation was achieved with obturator nerve dissection to point b approximately 20 percent of the time, to point c 60 to 70 percent of the time, and to retroperitoneal point d 90 to 100 percent of the time Conclusions: Successful coaptation to large contralateral facial nerve branches is feasible in 90 to 100 percent of cases if the entire anterior obturator branch is harvested. However, the increased risk of retroperitoneal dissection and sacrifice of additional adductor branches decreases the viability of this approach. Obturator canal dissection (point c) provides reach in 60 to 70 percent of cases, but short interposition nerve grafting may prove necessary.
Background: The Cook-Swartz implantable Doppler system was introduced at the Uppsala University Hospital to ease free flap monitoring and improve salvage rates by an earlier detection of vascular compromise. The aim of the current analysis was to investigate whether the system indeed improved the salvage rate of revisions. Methods: All cases that needed revision among a consecutive series of patients being monitored with the implantable Doppler system between June of 2006 and January of 2009 were compared with a similar set of patients operated on before the introduction of the implantable Doppler system over an equal time span monitored with conventional methods. Data were extracted from the medical files of the patients. Logistic regression was used to identify factors associated with the outcome of the revision. Values of p < 0.05 were considered statistically significant. Results: A total of 327 flaps were monitored with the implantable Doppler system, of which 35 needed revision. In the control group, 303 flaps were included, of which 40 needed revision. The revision was successful in 69 percent of the cases in the implantable Doppler system group; in the group monitored by only conventional methods, this rate was 60 percent. Univariate analysis showed no statistical difference between these success rates (p = 0.441; odds ratio, 1.455; 95 percent confidence interval, 0.560 to 3.775). Multivariate analysis did not show a statistical difference either (p = 0.799; odds ratio, 1.143; 95 percent confidence interval, 0.410 to 3.182). Conclusion: The introduction of the implantable Doppler system did not lead to a significant increase in the salvage rate of revised flaps.
Background: The authors conducted a review of the recent literature on the monitoring of free flaps to create an overview of the current monitoring devices and their potential as an ideal monitoring method. Methods: A literature-based study was conducted using the PubMed and Cochrane databases. The following search terms were used: "flap" and "monitoring." All monitoring methods found between January of 1999 and January of 2009 were evaluated. Monitoring methods that were described in five or more clinical reports were further investigated. Results: The advantages and disadvantages of conventional monitoring methods, the implantable Doppler system, color duplex sonography, near-infrared spectroscopy, microdialysis, and laser Doppler flowmetry are presented. Furthermore, an overview is given of their potential as ideal monitoring method. Conclusions: The implantable Doppler system, near-infrared spectroscopy, and laser Doppler flowmetry appear to be the best monitoring devices currently available. As most of the publications on monitoring have focused on the reliability of the systems, future research should also address their cost efficiency.


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The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station says this year's gypsy moth outbreak appears to be over thanks to a natural fungus that is killing off the leaf-eating caterpillars.
Earlier this spring in eastern Connecticut and as far west as New Haven County, gypsy moth caterpillars stripped trees of leaves and were starting to feed on other types of vegetation.
The tide against the insect turned in late spring when rain came, helping a natural, caterpiller-killing fungas - Entomophaga maimagia - to develop.
The ag station reported this week that there are now "widespread reports of dead and dying gypsy moth caterpillars, which we have confirmed to be caused by the gypsy moth fungus."
State Entomologist Dr. Kirby Stafford, said "we are now seeing widespread caterpillar mortality from the fungus. It is likely that this pathogen will knock back the gypsy moth population and help prevent another large outbreak in 2017."
The high level gypsy moth activity this year and in 2015 shouldn't mark a return to multiple years of widespread gypsy moth defoliation and the tree mortality experienced in the early 1980s. In 1981, 1.5 million acres were defoliated in Connecticut.
Christopher Martin, Director of Forestry at the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, said "partial or even complete defoliation of a tree in any one year does not mean the death of the tree. Healthy trees can tolerate some defoliation." However, some older, mature oaks may have more difficulty recovering from a complete defoliation.
In describing the life of a gypsy month, the ag station wrote, "there is only one generation of the gypsy moth each year. The caterpillars hatched from the buff-colored egg masses in late April this year. An egg mass may contain 100 to more than 1000 eggs laid in several layers. A few days after hatching, the quarter-inch long caterpillars will ascend the trees and begin to feed on new leaves. These young caterpillars deposit silk trails as they crawl and, as they drop from branches on these threads, may be distributed on the wind. Larger caterpillars generally crawl up and down tree trunks and feed mainly at night. They seek cool, shaded protective sites during the day. However, under outbreak conditions with dense populations of caterpillars, they may feed continuously day and night and crawl at any time. The caterpillars generally complete their feeding sometime around the end of June, pupate, and transform into an adult moth in about 10 to 14 days."


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Christingle: The Christmas tradition that only got going in the 1960s
Many churches and schools celebrate Christmas with a candle in an orange. But where does this curious tradition come from, asks Clare Spencer.
Every year from mid-November to as late as February, many British children stick sweets on cocktail sticks, stick them in an orange, put a candle on top and gather together.
This is Christingle.
The roots of the practice lie with John de Watteville in Germany and an attempt to get children to think about Jesus. He started the tradition in 1747 in his Moravian Church congregation. At the time it was just a candle with a red ribbon given to each child. It didn't involve the orange. Or jelly tots on cocktail sticks.
But it wasn't made popular in the UK until 1968 when John Pensom, described in his Church Times obituary as "Mr Christingle", used it as a fundraising event for the Children's Society charity. Children would bring purses with money and receive an orange pierced with a candle in return. In 1972, the Times noted the increasing popularity of the services.
It's unclear where the orange part of the object came from. It has echoes of the scented pomander, which can be an orange studded with cloves.
Over 40 years later, the charity estimates more than 5,000 Christingle events were held last year to fundraise for them. But the idea has spread further than just this charity. In Northern Ireland it has been used as a way to get the different denominations together.
In fundraising terms, the Christingle is getting more popular. The money raised went up from £1m to £1.2m least year, says Children's Society's director of church and community participation Nigel Varndell.
The newest variation involves changing the candle to a glowstick. It's been prompted by the concern among some organisers that children should not be carrying lit candles. The Daily Telegraph reported back in 2006 that Chelmsford Cathedral had gone the way of the glowstick after a particularly crammed service made them worry that children's hair could catch fire.
Candle or glowstick, it does attract bemusement.
On Christian website Ship of Fools, one commenter remembered their first encounter with a Christingle. It was "absolutely bizarre and utterly unlike any Christmas tradition I'd ever heard of". Even a Christian education website, Assembly Line, admits it looks like "a rather strange creation".
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Few minutes later, I was back to the offer table.
"Now here is what I want you to do for me" The man said…
"Jesus" I shouted "I am not gay sir" I said while still trying to come in terms with what I just heard from him. He looked at Madam Juliet and they both went into a deep laughter. Once they stopped laughing, he came closer to where I was seated.
"Didn't you wonder why I would have a woman as beautiful as her in the house, and still allow you sleep with her?" He said pointing towards Juliet like he called her.
"You slept with her in my front, and you think if I were normal, I would just allow that?"
I was still in shock and swallowed as much saliva as I could within that time frame.
"I didn't do it because I wanted sir…"
"So why did you do it?" He intercepted my speech
"You asked me to" I replied calmly
"So why didn't you reject?" He queried
"Because I couldn't… I was scared of you" I responded
"Then you should be more scared of this offer, because this is the main offer that I am offering you." He concluded and went back to his seat.
Juliet stood up from her own seat and came closer to where I was. She placed her hand around my neck and licked my ear lobe and whispered to me
"This is the best way for you to make money baby. Imagine about 50,000 just for him to have sex with you."
"From my back side?" I asked in disgust "Jeez…" I yelled almost in tears.
"Is there anything wrong with it?" She asked "Didn't you enter through my back inside the room few minutes ago?"
"Because you are a woman" I responded still visibly confused. I looked at the man whom I still even don't know his name till this period and he was as comfortable as anything while watching some music videos from the big television in the living room where we were.
"So because I am a woman, you can enter and you as a man they can't enter you right?" She asked with a little bit of anger.
"Juliet!" The man called out
"Leave him and come over… I know he has accepted the proposal"
I looked at him in shock and he smiled back at him. The man was not anywhere close to being attractive; he had wrinkles all over his face and with his pot belle. He finally came close to me and put his hands over my neck, as he licked my face. I held my breath as Juliet watched from afar and smiled. He raised his hand up my belle and massaged it and carried up mine towards his chest that was like a woman's boob. It was fallen and filled with fat. It was looking very uninteresting. I thought it would wind up like that, before Juliet came to join the show. She sat very close to where I was, and with her legs ripped apart she rubbed her womanhole as she watched the show between me and the man.
Not quite long, I found my hand inside his trouser and came in contact with a short and soft piece of rod located between his legs. I couldn't actually hold it till I used the two of my fingers to pick it like it was a piece of matchstick. The moment I touched it, it was already gaining momentum and was responding to stimulus immediately.
He held me tight and grabbed mine like he just located a goldmine in the strangest of places. The way he moaned and breathed made me wonder how the whole thing would end up. He quickly stood me up with a smile and led me sheepishly to his room. The bed alone was worth all the properties I had at home. The room was chilly and well-decorated and I knew it was my slaughter house for that night.
I couldn't say a word, as I kept looking like a complete fool. I looked at him with the hope that he would just change his mind, but the old man was determined to find his rod inside the only hole around my waist. He laid me gently on the bed and he went straight for the long rope around my waist. He kissed and held it so tightly like he was about pulling it out. I closed my eyes in disgust and assumed it was a lady performing all those actions. I guess Juliet knew my reaction and came around to join the band. She quickly spread her legs across my mouth and sat with her kitty for me to explore and lick out some juice. I believe that was the only possible action to lick out the idea of the disgusting act that went on below my own body.
She moaned and held my head tightly and it continued before the old man felt it was time to enter.
"Don't enter like that, it will pain him" Juliet intercepted him. She went to her drawer and brought out bottled oil. I knew how I used all those while trying to disflower girls, and now it was about to be used on me. I had no option to say a word, unless I wind up like the guy in the picture he showed me.
I was positioned carefully as he applied a little of the oil between the ass side. He succeeded in putting a finger inside and I screamed out so loud.
"Is it painful?" He asked
I closed my eyes tight because I knew I was about to be devoured. I held back my breath and was anticipating when I would finally receive that rod of his.
"Free yourself baby" He said to me
I didn't even reply him but adjusted a little bit.
"Perfect baby" He said with his croaked voice. I looked back and saw him apply some of the oil on his rod as Juliet watched closely with a smile.
"You will be fine" She whispered to me "I will soon join the party"
I firmly joined my upper and lower jaw together as I cringed in pains. I knew he was inserting it already. I kept breathing so hard and my shook my head vigorously and my fist all closed up like I was preparing for a boxing match. I wanted to shout but also tried not to shout, thereby releasing shouts with empty voices. I held on to the bed sheet and released empty air through my mouth. The pains felt were much as I almost shed tears.
I shook my head so vigorously and not long, he had gained perfect entrance and was going in and out freely. When it became more painful, I shouted out in pains and he applied the oil was again. Madam Juliet sat right in front of me with her legs wide apart, looking so happy from the action taking place right in front of her. He touched her part and rubbed it very fast as she watched in joy. After a while, she came close and gave me her oranges for me to feast on them. I couldn't concentrate as I prayed quietly for the man behind me to be through. At a point, he became so fast and I kept shouting as he went in and out faster. It continued till I felt something drip inside of me and you could guess the feeling. He immediately pulled out as he went to the locker and brought some tissue papers that he used to clean me up.
"You taste so good baby" He said as he landed a deep mouth action to my face.
"Can we now have our own fun?" Juliet asked me
"No I replied" with my eyes all filled with tears
"Why?" She asked surprised
"I have to get going" I said while still finding it hard to stand up from the bed
"You have to rest and collect your pay dear" She said
"Let me get you food and drink"
"Thanks I replied with a weak voice"
"What is wrong?" She asked
"I just want to go" I said as tears dripped down my eyes slowly
"Didn't you enjoy it?" She asked
I immediately turned and looked at her in anger but said no word.
"No problems, you can rest small before going" She said.
I closed my eyes and kept me head to the bed just to rest for a bit, only to open it and ….
To Be Continued…
*I need to see you now" He requested*******
*****"Are you Mr …" Can I help you?
"Yes, you are under arrest"
"For what?"**********
****"This is what we found right there in the house"
"I swear to almighty god… I don't know anything about it"
"When we reach, you will explain better"******************
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The Flares- Foot Stomping (with and w/o vocal track)
With and w/o vocal track . . . don't see that every day. It's a little easier to hear the band parts without the vocals, but only a little bit easier. The Hammond B3 uses up a lot of the oxygen in the room. Nice to see how a very nice little pop tune came together, though.
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Meningiomas: A continuum of progress in risk-stratification
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Meningiomas account for over 30% of primary central nervous system neoplasms.[1] Nearly 20-25% of meningiomas are atypical and 1-6% anaplastic, both associated with high rates of recurrence (40% and 80% respectively).[2]
The most recently updated World Health Organization (WHO) classification recognizes, as before, 13 histological variants and 3 grades.[1] Clear cell and chordoid meningiomas are WHO grade II, while papillary and rhabdoid are WHO grade III tumors. The 9 WHO grade I meningiomas include the meningothelial, fibrous, transitional, angiomatous, microcystic, secretory, lymphoplasmacyte-rich and metaplastic variants. In the 2016 update of the WHO classification, invasion of brain parenchyma by a meningioma was included as a stand-alone criterion for the diagnosis of an atypical WHO grade II meningioma.[1] The other criteria for atypia remain the same, namely, either greater than or equal to 4 mitoses/10 high power fields, or at least 3 of 5 histological features (hypercellularity, presence of small cells, sheeting architecture, prominent nucleoli and foci of spontaneous necrosis). Anaplastic or malignant meningiomas, WHO grade III, are those tumors that show marked anaplasia with carcinoma, sarcoma or melanoma like histology.[1]
Grade however does not always correlate with outcome. Some histologically benign meningiomas have been found to recur in studies with a long-term follow-up.[3] Whilst the extent of surgical resection is the single best predictor of outcome, there are other parameters that also correlate with biological behavior.[1] Assessment of proliferation by markers such as MIB-1, the Ki-67 antibody, has been found to be a useful prognostic variable. However, given the inter laboratory variation in staining and interpretation, no cut-off value has been defined to correlate with the grade of tumor.[1]
The lack of accurate correlation of histological grade with clinical outcome, prompted research into the genetic basis of meningioma initiation and progression, with the hope of discovering molecular signatures that would help to stratify these tumors better. It has been observed that there is a sequential accumulation of genetic abnormalities associated with malignant progression of meningiomas. Monosomy 22 is seen in 40-70% of meningiomas across all grades and particularly in patients with NF2. Chromosomal copy number alterations, either losses or gains, are seen with increasing frequency in higher grade meningiomas. Gains of chromosomes 1q, 9q, 12q, 15q, 17q, and 20q and loss of chromosomes 1p, 6q, 9p, 10, 14q and 18q are seen in grade II and III meningiomas.[4],[5]
NF2 mutations have been reported in approximately 40-60% of meningiomas, including both familial and sporadic meningiomas, and are thought to be an early tumorigenic event.[4] Several recurrent somatic mutations have been observed in sporadic meningiomas using next generation sequencing.[4],[5],[6] The more frequently seen mutations include: the pro-apoptotic E3 ubiquitin ligase, TNF receptor associated factor 7 (TRAF7) mutation, the pluripotency transcription factor, Kruppel-like factor 4 (KLF4) mutation, mutation of the proto-oncogene v-Akt murine thymoma viral oncogene homolog 1 (AKT-1), the frizzled family receptor smoothened (SMO) mutation, phosphatidylinositol-4,5-bisphosphate 3-kinase catalytic subunit, alpha (PI3K3CA) mutation and polymerase (RNA) II (DNA directed) polypeptide A (POLR2A) mutation. The TRAF7 mutation is a frequent mutation which can overlap with mutations of KLF4, AKT1 or PI3K3CA. They are, however, mutually exclusive with NF2 and SMO mutations. SMO mutations are seen in about 10% of non-NF2 mutated meningiomas. Mutations in SMARCB1 and SMARCE1 are found in familial meningiomas. More recently, TERT promoter mutations have been reported in higher grade meningiomas and are associated with a shorter progression-free survival.[5],[7]
Amongst the histological subtypes, inactivation of NF2 is seen in fibrous and transitional meningiomas. TRAF7/KLF4 mutations are seen with secretory, and TRAF7/AKT-1 and SMO mutations with meningothelial and transitional meningiomas. SMARCE1 mutations are noted in some clear cell meningiomas. BRAF V600E mutations are seen in rhabdoid meningiomas. Angiomatous meningiomas show multiple polysomies, especially of chromosome 5, 13 and 20.[4],[5]
By location, SMO or TRAF7/AKT-1 mutations are seen in anterior skull base meningiomas, and SMO, TRAF7/AKT-1 or TRAF7/KLF4 mutations in median middle cranial fossa tumors. Convexity meningiomas harbor NF2 mutations, exhibit loss of heterozygosity of chromosome 22, or show TRAF7/AKT1 mutations.[4],[5]
Mutation based profiling, however, has limitations, particularly in the context of those with NF 2 mutations, as these tumors can have varied clinical outcomes making risk stratification difficult. Moreover, almost 20% of menigiomas lack any identifiable oncogenic driver mutations.[4],[7] Besides, analysis of copy-number alterations, can only detect aberrations that accumulate during progression, but have no prognostic or predictive power.[7]
A recent study using deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) methylation profiling has shown clinically meaningful stratification of meningiomas that is superior to the WHO classification and grading of meningiomas.[7] Two major epigenetic groups A and B were defined with six distinct methylation classes, 4 in group A, and 2 in group B. The group A methylation classes were designated, Methylation classes benign 1-3 (MC ben-1, MC ben -2 and MC ben-3) and Methylation class intermediate A (MC int-A). The 2 methylation classes of Group B included Methylation class intermediate B (MC int-B) and Methylation class malignant (MC mal). Compared with the WHO grade, this subtyping was found to identify more accurately, patients at high risk of recurrence. WHO grade I meningiomas with intermediate methylation class, MC int, were found to have a less favorable prognosis than histologically defined WHO grade I meningiomas; and, WHO grade II meningiomas with benign methylation class (MC ben) were found to have a better outcome than histologically defined WHO grade II meningiomas.[7]
The current issue of Neurology India features a study which evaluated the chromosomal status of 22q, 18p, 14q, and 1p in 15 chordoid meningiomas using locus-specific single-color probes by fluorescent insitu hybridization (FISH). Of the 5 cases that showed recurrence, 4 had complete deletions of all the 4 aforementioned chromosomal loci in comparison to only 1 of 10 cases in the non-recurrent group. The 5 cases with recurrence underwent either a Simpson's Grade 2, 3 or 4 excision of the tumor. The extent of excision in the single case in the non-recurrent group with complete deletion is not mentioned.[8] Chordoid meningiomas are known to have a very high rate of recurrence after subtotal excision.[9] Whilst this could have been a contributing factor to the recurrences seen in these 5 cases, the finding of known progression associated chromosomal losses of 1p and 14q within these Grade II meningiomas corroborates the observation by others that high grade meningiomas have a higher burden of chromosomal copy number alterations.[4] Loss of 22 q and 18p is in keeping with loss of NF2 gene or its various homologues in the early stages of meningioma tumorigenesis.
The WHO 2016 classification supports the concept of integrating genotypic characteristics with phenotypic characteristics of tumors. It is likely that future updates to the classification of meningiomas might include a molecularly defined layer which looks at mutational data and/or DNA methylation class for better risk stratification of individual patients.


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The Loess Hills Scenic Byway weaves through a landform of windblown silt deposits along the eastern edge of the Missouri River Valley. This unique American treasure possesses natural features that are found in only two places in the world: western Iowa and the Yellow River Valley of China. Travelers are intrigued by the extraordinary landscape of prairies and forest-covered bluffs.
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I have had many live Christmas trees in my day. My family of origin always had a real one. I don't remember them all of course. I actually only remember the Christmas tree-trim in aggregate–the rituals of hanging those big bulbs that were common in the 50s and 60s, big heavy colored globes that you would sometimes clip on to the branch and then monitor how far down the branch would droop with the weight. You wouldn't put the expensive bulbs on the weaker branches.
Conversely, I remember the light-as-air silvery strands that we would dress the tree with after all the ornaments were hung. My mother instructed us to hang them almost singly and very carefully so you wouldn't wind up with a clump of silver like a tacky bird's nest perching on a branch. No, the strands had to resemble as closely as possible their namesake: icicles. If they were done properly, the light from the big bulbs danced off them as if they were fine shimmery mirrors just like the frozen spears hanging off the eaves.
When we had done with all the magic of Christmas, the denuded, dry tree would be dragged out of the house and dumped on the curb, as usual. But when I was a child, it seemed as if a dear friend was being just kicked out on the street with no gratitude, no respect, no consideration for the joy it had given us. I would cry to see my "friend" treated so cruelly.
Many, many trees are under the bridge in my life–58 to be exact. So I don't know why, this year, I feel like that little girl who once wanted to cling to the life of her tree-friend.
This year's particular tree had a very unceremonious introduction to our family. Even though my children are adults, we have stuck to the family tradition of picking out the tree together–all six of us, even though we are living in three different states. But this year, it was almost Christmas Eve, everyone was busy, and so one night, my husband, brother-in-law and I just decided abruptly to stop off on the way from the supermarket and grab a tree. No camera, no kids, no comparing this tree to that one to find the perfect fit, the perfect shape, the perfect height. Pulling down our hats and wrapping our coats around us in the freezing cold, we did indeed "grab" a tree, tell the guy it was in no way worth the $45 he was charging and that we would pay no more than $33 for the shrimpy, sorry tree we were holding up. He took our offer quickly–confirming our description of it, and we shoved it in the back of the car on top of the paper towels and dog food, and brought it to its new home.
When we fit it into the tree stand in the living room, my husband and I looked at each other with looks that said, "Oh, no. The kids are going to kill us for not waiting for them." Because the tree looked like a scrawny little tree-weed standing there. Not only that, but it had a physical deformity no tilting or turning was going to hide–the top of the tree, which should stretch joyfully to heaven like a yogi in triangle pose, was bent at the trunk, as if it changed its mind about wanting to point the way to God.
So, my son came the next night, and kindly didn't chide us beyond a shake of his head and a few futile attempts to turn, tilt, reset the tree. He helped me put the lights on. We decided to put LOTS of lights on, to just smother the little tree in every string of lights I had. We had to give this tree some panache, after all!
And, as was tradition, all the kids came on Christmas Eve and put the lifelong collection of ornaments on it. I had rearranged the furniture differently this year–making the tree the focal point of the living room, and setting the love seat in a spot that make it seem like the tree was a orchestra quartet performing chamber music. We gave it that import, that attention, that love.
And it rose to the occasion. Every night, when I wanted peace and quiet, I'd take a cup of tea and my new Kindle into the living room and just sit. But most of the time, I couldn't get interested in the book, because I was mesmerized by the beauty of the tree. For some reason, because the tree was not as plush on its own as most trees we've had, it showcased the ornaments like no other. Each little memory of my family's life–the first Christmas, the gifts from friends, the souvenirs from family vacations, were given their due, framed selflessly by the humble sprigs of the tree branches. I had even filled in some of the balder spots with springs of berries, and they complimented the tree the same way my Gucci scarf deflects attention from my sagging neckline. In any case, the tree and I had bonded.
Now it is January 17, and I've been resisting the dismantling of this tree for too long. The neighbors' trees have long been picked up by the trashmen. Today is the day I must say good-bye to my tree. After I've accepted it. More than accepted it. Embraced its imperfections. Marveled at its transformation.
With gratitude for the beauty it has given the family this season, I will unceremoniously drag it out to the curb, and then sweep up the dead needles it leaves behind. I may not cry the way I did when I was a child. But I will be sad to see it go.


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|Will Blood analyzing the board, probably relating the events to some obscure peroid in history, or just wanting gratuitous violence to ensue. He's a complex man.
I was lucky enough to have an hour or so to meet up with him right after his dinner break on Saturday so we sat down to give it a whirl. I gave him the option of trying an already "tested" scenario, or something new I was considering for a demo game. He opted to try something new.
The demo that I had concocted for him involved a miner injured on the job. The brutal Security Officers wouldn't allow the other miners on site to stop work and take him to the infirmary. They were told to get back to work. After some insistence, the Security Officers sent one of their own to get a medic. The scenario began with two miners deciding they couldn't wait any longer, so they had loaded their wounded comrade into an ore cart and started pushing him out of the mine and past the remaining Security Officer. Now Dave is a savvy 40K player having taken 14th in the 40K Championships just days before, so he immediately saw the best avenue to complete the mission. He used the Breakers in an alternating order to take turns pushing the cart past the Security Officer, and ignoring the Security Officer completely. Ultimately there was no combat, only movement, and the game was over in 10-15 minutes. It was a great length for a demo, but didn't teach him much about the mechanics other than movement, which was sort of a failure in my book. Maybe it would have been a good quick mission that was sabotaged by a particularly cunning fellow? Regardless, it was back to the drawing board.
Since AdeptiCon I've been fired up to get back to work on Broken Contract - more blogging, play testing, scenario writing, editing, art development, social networking... the whole deal. I got this blog added to the Bell of Lost Souls Blogger Alliance, grouped my various friends into several play testing circles, and started reaching out to people on play testing and art development. This culminated in some interested parties making themselves available last night to do some play testing. Daniel Kessler, Will Blood, and James Nolastname came across town to give Broken Contract a go for the first time.
In anticipation, I wanted to try a stat card system similar to Zombicide in order to keep the Characters organized. Each Character had clearly marked spaces to keep track of Wounds, Equipment, Initiative, and Re-Rolls. I had whipped up the initial card as I was getting ready to head to work conditioning (I'm in the end stages of recovering from ACL surgery) and then I ran to the copy shop on the way home to run a bunch off. Unfortunately, I forgot to include a space for an Action Point tally, so sometimes there was confusion as to whether Characters had Action Points left. Otherwise, I feel they were a pretty beneficial addition to the game and will be keeping and improving upon them.
We ran through two scenarios last night. The first was a new attempt at a demo or introductory scenario to introduce the mechanics of the game. It was titled, "Over, Under, or Through" and involved a lone green Security Officer trying to hold a mining passage on their own against a small onrush of Breakers. Rather than pulling a Dave Koszka and trying to out think the Security Officer, their initial plan was to mob them. Without the more lethal weapons on either side it turned into a slapstick slap fight that culminated in everyone eventually giving up on combat and running off when the Security Officer got a bad Initiative Draw. This was a completely viable strategy and possibly a valuable lesson. Combat is not always the best strategy in Broken Contract. Still, we're trained to crave the decisiveness of beating our opponents and moving on. I think a little bit of slap fighting is cinematic - the dropping of weapons and stumbling around. I've been in more than a few fights in my day, for better or for worse, and they often involve being off balance and rolling around. However, that's not the image of triumphant heroism that we get from single roll decisive combats. Its a hard balance.
While I had a captive audience I decided to keep the momentum going and grabbed the tried and tested "It's Time!" scenario that has been used in all of the other play testing. In, "Its Time" the Gen-Mod Brute, Trest, starts bugging out on the job in an extremely dangerous dig location. The Security Officers hovering by a small area of retaining wall instruct their greenest recruit to handle the situation. With the Prods spread out, and all of the miners desperate to get out, they seize the opportunity to make a Break attempt.
This game flowed in a much more exciting way with a Security Officer being pulverized with a pneumatic drill and another one set on fire.The expected people falling over and weapons breaking were commonplace as well, but they were tempered by those truly grand moments and there was lots of laughing and carrying on, which I consider a success. The number one rule for designing a game in my book is make it fun! Daniel, who was running the Security Officers, was having a rough go as his weapons weren't quite as effective as he hoped and he focused too heavily on taking Breakers down than on sounding the alarm and closing off their escape route. Still, it felt like he put up a good fight and was enjoying himself.
All told, I'm pretty happy with "It's Time!" The results are highly varied based on course of action and die rolls - it can be anyone's game. Though it uses a functional victory point system, I've been thinking a lot over the last 24 hours on how to make it a little more themed to the environment and support the continued narrative as you go from scenario to scenario. More on that as I work on developing it further this weekend.
I'm eagerly awaiting feedback from last night's play testers. Their ride arrived just as "It's Time" was wrapping up so we didn't get to go over the breakdown of people's thoughts, so I'm flying high on their emotional reaction to the game, their enjoyment, rather than their intellectual analysis which could be very different. We'll see. Thank you very much to the three of them for coming over on a Thursday night and hopefully they'll assist further in the process of getting this game ready for market consumption.


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No Magic Honors Winners of Cameo Awards for Modeling, Simulation & Analysis Excellence
2013 Winners Recognized at Annual No Magic World Conference
(Left to right): Gary Duncanson (President & CEO No Magic), Kent Laursen (Formerly SRC, now CTO No Magic), Stephan Prinzkosky (E2E), Larry Ferguson (CACI), Brian Hulbert (AFRL/LinQuest), Monte Porter (PEO Missiles and Space), Randy Coleman accepting for Dennis Wisnosky (Wizdom Technologies/FIBO), Justin Schmidt (Hospira), Nerijus Jankevicius (No Magic), Chris Henn (E2E), Nikolai Mansourov (KDM Analytics), Sandy Friedenthal (Friedenthal Consulting)
Allen, Texas - No Magic Inc., the leading global provider of integrated modeling, simulation, and analysis services and solutions, honored a wide range of technology companies at its Cameo Awards ceremony during the No Magic World Conference held at the iconic Rudy's Country Store and Bar-B-Q, May 5th in Allen, Texas. The Cameo Awards recognize companies, which have demonstrated technical innovation as well as measureable success using No Magic's Cameo Suite of applications. The Cameo Awards are an annual event, which coincide with the company's World Conference event.
"We are honoring the 'Best of 2013 and showing the world that modeling, simulation and analysis are critical to success in today's highly competitive economic environment," said Gary Duncanson, President and CEO of No Magic, Inc. "Those receiving the Cameo Awards represent world-class organizations making major innovations in defense, banking, insurance and government technologies that taxpayers and consumers will see in the future. Modeling is key to simplifying the complexity of today's world," added Duncanson.
Project of the Year in Financial Services 2013
Winner: Dennis Wisnosky, Wizdom Technologies/FIBO
For championing the Financial Industry Business Ontology Standard (FIBO)
Best Use of MBSE/SysML With Cameo Suite, Commercial, 2013
Winner: Justin Schmidt, Hospira
Best Use of MBSE/SysML With Cameo Suite, Federal, 2013
Winner: Brian Hulbert, AFRL/LinQuest
For research on the Verification and Validation (V&V) of complex, autonomous systems and cooperative UAV teaming
Most Creative Use of UML/BPMN With MagicDraw, 2013
Winner: Marcel Rassinger, E2E
Incorporating MagicDraw and Cameo Business Modeler within the E2E ecosystem
Project of the Year in UPDM/Enterprise Architecture, 2013
Winner: Monte Porter, PEO Missiles and Space
Pioneered methodology for partitioning and synchronizing UPDM compliant modules between a program office and its prime contractors
Project of the Year in UPDM/Enterprise Architecture, 2013
Winner: Kent Laursen, SRC
For his work in supporting Navy C4ISR architectures
Most Influential Technology Partner, 2013
Winner: Stephan Prinzkosky, E2E
For E2E's work with No Magic in launching the Cameo E2E Bridge in North America
Best Extension to Cameo Suite, Federal, 2013
Winner: Larry Ferguson, CACI
Combining CACI's model-driven design and implementation (MDDI) approach to software design and integration with No Magic's Cameo® tool suite
Industry Impact: MagicDraw Extension With Greatest Industry Impact, 2013
Winner: Djenana Campara, KDM Analytics
For development of the Cameo Risk Analyzer
Best Extension to Cameo Suite, Commercial, 2013
Winner: Dr. Dirk Zwemer, InterCAX
For development of the SLIM plugin to MagicDraw, enabling the creation and management of the Total System Model (TSM) for any complex system
Company/Individual Most Responsible for Improving the State of the Practice of MS&A, 2013
Winner: Sandy Friedenthal
For his ongoing and dedicated contribution to the field of MBSE, model-based systems engineering


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The extravagant Opening ceremonies are just running now in advance of the last 3 races worth a combined $20M USD. I will post the results of the earlier races. I was not able to get any breeding for the horses in the Kahayla Classic. You can catch everything live through a couple of different feeds. see if you can catch some of the live action from the beautiful Meydan Racecourse. They say it's visible from outer space.
There was a tragic turn of events during the 3rd race - the Dubai Gold Cup - when Fox Run fell and broke a leg. The race was halted and will be run at the end of the day.
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Saturday, March 31, 2012
Dubai World Cup Day 2012
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In South Central Ontario
Mar. 28, The Producers at Oshawa Little Theatre
In Toronto
Mar. 25, Aluna Cafe: How Complex Being Is, or The Complex Of Being at Aluna Theatre
Mar. 25, True West at Soulpepper Theatre (in previews)
Mar. 26, La Ronde at Soulpepper Theatre (in previews)
Mar. 28, Rent at Lower Ossington Theatre
Mar. 30, Chile Con Carne at Alameda Theatre Company (in previews)
In Eastern Ontario
Mar. 26, Harvey at Kanata Theatre (Ottawa)
For more information on these shows and other theatre playing across Ontario, visit Theatre Ontario's ONstage theatre listings on our website.


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UFC's Cowboy Cerrone Virtually Dies … In Cave Diving Incident
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UFC legend Donald "Cowboy" Cerrone says he is fortunate to be alive after a serious catastrophe throughout a cave diving tour in Mexico … however he informed the Grim Reaper, "Not at this time Mom F**ker!"
Cowboy is an avid diver — and went to Cozumel to discover a few of the underwater caves with a workforce of scuba divers.
FYI, a few of the caves prolong about 11 miles inland.
In the course of the dive, Cowboy says he had a "catastrophic worst case situation" when the gang was caught in a "silt out" … which is when particles on the ocean flooring get kicked up, inflicting ZERO visibility for the divers.
Cerrone says he misplaced the cave line — which might have led him out of the cave — and could not discover his diving accomplice.
However, Cowboy stored his composure and in the end discovered his method again to security.
After the incident, Cerrone defined — "Informed the grim reaper 'Not at this time Mom F**ker' I'm figuring this the f**okay out and coming dwelling!!"