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There's nothing I enjoy more than being playful by mixing basics and accessories when it comes to fashion. I love how you can make anything your own, any outfit your signature, any look a statement by adding a few key pieces here and there. When it comes to investing, I'll always invest in accessories first. Because honestly, even though a gorgeous Balmain blazer lasts for ever, I am also very well set with basic t-shirts and rainbow coloured blazer options at H&M. What really defines an outfit, are the accessories we choose to go along with.
I wore this outfit during the day but without the earring and it had a completely different vibe. Adding them, twisted the whole look to become more sophisticated, chic and also perfect for a night out or dinner date. I've been loving ILY couture's jewelry selection so incredibly much. They have tons of beautiful pieces that fit right into the current trends. From statement earrings (like the ones I picked out) to stacked up rings, you really can't go wrong.
This outfit also shows off some of my other favorite statements of the season that I honestly, just can't stop wearing. First of all, my new Céline bag which I recently got and am still dying over. A first Céline bag, is a big step. I wanted it to be perfectly minimalistic and representative of the house's aesthetic. At the same time versatile for me to take it everywhere! I feel like I couldn't have made a better choice. My heart raced when I first saw it! And last but not least, these Chanel espadrilles. I can't get myself out of them. They are so comfortable, just like little slippers. I wear them for travel, meetings and going out. Really can't go wrong.
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RINGS : ILY Couture
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Melody Flashcards
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Grades K - 5
80 large sight singing cards (each 4.5" x 11") on heavy cardstock. (Cards come printed two on a page; simply cut in half to use.) Sequentially presented for grades 1 to 5, color-coded and numbered for easy reference. Includes 16 cards each of: S-M, L-S-M, S-M-D, M-R-D, L-S-M-R-D in C, F, and G. Also includes many singing and listening activities, and a blank template to make your own melody patterns.
Activities suggested: Disappearing Flash Cards, Which Flash Card Did I Sing, The Price is Right, Melody Dictation, Melody Canons, Melodies with an Ostinato, Flash Card Turnover, Name That Tune.
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According to a recent study more than half of us feel totally useless and unwell in the run up to our periods and 42% said that they deliberately started a fight or argument during PMT because they felt out of control.
Aside from these extreme symptoms most of us experience bloating, cramps, backache and breast tenderness, as well as psychological symptoms such as depression, mood swings, anger and tearfulness.
Studies are regularly carried out into PMT and period pain - and can have confusing results. Over the last few months we've heard that exercise doesn't help when it comes to beating period pain - even though it's been recommended by experts for years. And a new study has said that there is 'promising evidence' that acupuncture could relieve period pains.
So, how do we know what really works? We spoke to the National Association for Premenstrual Syndrome for advice and one of the UK's leading experts on PMT, Jonathon Wellbeck-Pure, a naturopath, homeopath and nutritionist.
Bloating and water retention
Some women can put on up to 5lbs just before their period and this is usually just water but the best remedy for this is actually drinking more water because this helps your body to flush out the excess water and toxins.
Here's your action plan:
- Drink more water - 8 glasses a day is ideal
Eat more high-fibre foods, such as wholegrain bread and pasta and brown rice
- Try a herbal tea such as nettle or fennel as these are known to help with water retention
Spots and dry skin
Isn't it annoying that even as an adult you can get acne? But adult acne is now quite common, especially just before or during your period. This is because changes in your hormones affect your skin and hair. Some women get spots, especially around the mouth and chin, some get dry patches of dry skin.
Here's your action plan:
- The solution for both is the same, Jonathon recommends evening primrose oil capsules or blackcurrant seed oil capsules, but you need to take the recommended dose for 2 - 3 months before you see any difference. The reason these supplements can help is because they are Gamma Linolenic Acids (GLA), which are essential fatty acids that can help to balance hormones.
Mood swings and emotional problems
Do you ever feel yourself totally losing it for no reason? Or do you get really low and teary? Unfortunately, one of the most common symptoms of PMT is a change in emotional behaviour, such as tantrums, mood swings, aggression and
depression. This happens because the hormones associated with periods
change the levels of two mood hormones, cortisol, which is our stress
hormone, and serotonin, which is our happy hormone. When these levels
change we experience all sorts of emotional problems.
Here's your action plan:
- Speak to someone. Some women with very severe emotional symptoms find it's a great help talking to a counsellor
- If the emotional problems of PMT are ruining your life talk to your doctor, he or she may recommend anti-depressants
- You might also find the herbal remedy St John's Wort helpful too, although tell your doctor first as it can interfere with other medication
- Vitamin D helps to lift your mood too, which you get from some fats and oils and sunshine - so there's no excuse not to get out and get some fresh air.
There are several theories why women get backache during PMT. It could
be because water retention puts pressure on your back or that the back
is the most vulnerable area to suffer from the aches and pains
associated with PMT.
Here's your action plan:
- Take up an exercise class that's good for your back, such as Yoga or Pilates
- These are also very relaxing forms of exercise so can help you get rid of anxiety during your period too
- Run a warm bath, soaking in warm water can ease tense muscles and help you to relax
Tummy cramps
Researchers have recently found that
exercise doesn't help to reduce period pain - despite it being
recommended to women for years. Although experts said exercise was still
very important for other reasons - but GPs said drugs are available for
women with period pain.
There's a hormone that's called F2-alpha
which experts believe causes stomach cramps. Plus a period is when your
body sheds the lining of the womb, which also creates cramp pains.
Here's your action plan:
- If your periods are heavy then your cramps are likely to be severe. Speak to your doctor about the contraceptive pill and take a B6 supplement, which in tests has shown to reduce the length and flow of a period
- Rest a hot water bottle on your stomach. Direct heat eases muscles and encourages blood flow to the area
goodtoknow's top tip: If you're out and about and suffer from tummy cramps and really bad pain, a great relief is the Voltarol Heat Patch.
It's a thin, discrete pain relief patch that is applied directly to the
skin under your clothes. It stops the muscles from aching and improves
circulation to get rid of pain. It lasts for up to 10hours and a pack of
4 cost around £6.25. You can buy them from all major supermarkets and
A recent study has also shown that acupuncture could work well to relieve period pain - although it is unclear why this works. Experts recommend that you still talk to your doctor if you're suffering from severe period pain - but said there was 'promising evidence' that it could help alongside traditional medicine.
What else can I do?There have been lots of studies that show a low GI diet, regular exercise and an increase in magnesium and calcium in the diet can help with the symptoms of PMT.
More help and advice
- Contact the National Association for Premenstrual Syndrome
- Missed a period? Could you be pregnant?


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Grammy Awards: Train nabs an award for pop performance by a duo or group with vocals, against some tough odds and a bevy of musical theater nerds
Train's single, "Hey Soul Sister," which won the first televised award of the evening, for pop performance by a duo or group with vocals, had many things going against it: It was the band's first foray into the limelight after a three-year hiatus, and it was a live iTunes verson of a song.
But what worried the band more? The fierce competition from a set of singing and dancing musical theater nerds.
"When you're in a category up against 'Glee' these days, no," guitarist Jimmy Stafford said when asked if he thought they had expected to win at the 53rd Grammy Awards on Sunday night.
The win echoes the massive success the group has already enjoyed for the retooled version of its hit, "Hey, Soul Sister." Upon its release, it reached No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, and it is the band's most commercially successful single to date, reaching No. 1 in 16 countries. It has sold more than 5 million digital copies in the U.S. and was the top-selling song on iTunes in 2010.
The hit was even covered by the show they beat, and being exposed on a platform like "Glee" isn't something the band is ashamed of.
"Back in the beginning, I remember doing TV stuff as [being] uncool for a legitmate artist. Then it got to the point where I think Sting broke the record with that Jaguar commercial where I don't think the song ['Desert Rose'] would have broke without it," frontman Patrick Monahan said. "For 'Marry Me,' we're looking for a diamond commercial ... so if anybody knows of one."
The members said the win was a bittersweet moment for them, after having gone their separate ways in 2006 before reuniting in 2009.
"You know I gotta tell you, we've been through a lot. To be nominated, this is a beautiful comeback," Patrick Monahan said. "We have many more albums to come that are better than [us] not existing."
As for thanking Howard Stern and not his wife? Monahan said that's a mess he's going to have to clean up later. "Howard has been supportive from the time we were little to times like this," he said. "He was still a dear friend of mine. I should have thanked my wife instead of Howard Stern ... but she understands."
-- Gerrick D. Kennedy
Photo: Train pose with their awards during the 53nd annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California on February 13, 2011. Credit: GABRIEL BOUYS /AFP / Getty Images.


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Green Lights lighting specialist Damon Wood takes you step by step through upgrading a lighting system, in either a retrofit or a complete redesign scenario, for the purpose of increasing both energy efficiency and productivity. Extremely well-organized and comprehensive in scope, this fully illustrated desk reference provides a virtual "crash course" on all aspects of lighting in the workplace. Going beyond the fundamental principles of quality lighting, the author also fully addresses light's impact on conservation, productivity and occupant safety. Topics examined in detail include lighting quality, upgrade strategies, lighting applications, current technologies, lighting economics, effective maintenance, lighting project implementation, and strategies for assessing energy and cost saving opportunities.
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T8 Lamp/Ballast Upgrades T5 Twin-Tube Lamp/Ballast Upgrades T10 Lamp Upgrades T12 Lamp Upgrades Hybrid Magnetic Ballasts Full-Output Electronic Ballasts Partial-Output Electronic Ballasts Dimmable Electronic Ballasts Light- Level Switching Electronic Ballasts Retrofit Reflectors with Delamping Options Lens/Louver Upgrades Replace with New Deep-Cell Parabolic Luminaires Replace with New Fluorescent Uplighting Luminaires Task Lighting with Reduced Ambient Lighting
5 - Compact Lighting Equipment
Incandescent Sources Compact Fluorescent Compact HID Performance Checklist Applications of Compact Sources
6 - Compact Lighting Upgrade Options
Compact Fluorescent Lamp Upgrades Compact Halogen Krypton Incandescent Elliptical Reflector Electrodeless Downlight Lamps Hardwire Compact Fluorescent Downlight Retrofits Replace with New Compact Fluorescent Luminaires Replace with Compact HID Luminaires
7 - High-Intensity Discharge (HID) Equipment
HID Lighting Systems Mercury Vapor Lamps Metal Halide Lamps High-Pressure Sodium Low-Pressure Sodium HID Ballasts Performance Checklist for HID Systems Types of HID Luminaires
8 - High-Intensity Discharge (HID) Upgrade Options
Energy-Saver HID Lamps Retrofit HID Lamps Instant-Restrike HPS Lamps High Performance Metal Halide Systems Retrofit HID Reflectors Conversion to New HID System High-Bay Compact Fluorescent Luminaires
9 - Exit Sign Equipment
Types of Exit Sign Light Sources Types of Exit Sign Luminaires Regulations Types of Exit Sign Power Supplies Performance Checklist for Exit Signs
10 - Exit Sign Upgrade Options
Upgrades New Exit Signs
11 - Switching Controls
Overview of Automatic Switching Strategies Occupancy Sensors Timer Switches Electronic Time Clocks Centralized Lighting Control Systems Daylight Switching Systems
12 - Dimming Controls
Overview of Dimming Strategies Daylight Dimming Lumen Maintenance Controls Manual Dimming (Tuning) Fluorescent Power Reducers HID Power Reducers Panel-Level HID Dimming Capacitative-Switching HID Systems Electronic Dimming HID Ballasts
13 - Upgrades to Modify Light Levels
Modifying Light Levels Increasing Light Output in Underlighted Spaces
14 - Lighting the Office Environment
Office Lighting Upgrade Goals Recommended Light Levels Ambient Lighting Systems Task Lighting Systems Lighting Control Strategies
15 - Lighting the Retail Environment
Retail Lighting Upgrade Goals Recommended Light Levels High-Activity Retail Lighting Upgrades Medium- Activity Retail Lighting Upgrades Low-Activity Retail Lighting Upgrades Lighting Control Strategies
16 - Lighting the Industrial Environment
Industrial Lighting Upgrade Goals Recommended Light Levels Options for Lighting System Layout Industrial Luminaire Selection Factors Light Source Selection Factors Industrial Lighting Upgrade Strategies
17 - Outdoor Lighting
Outdoor Lighting Upgrade Goals Recommended Light Levels & Uniformity Ratios Light Source Selection Factors Outdoor Luminaires Outdoor Lighting Applications Lighting Control Strategies
18 - Assessing Lighting Upgrade Planning & Evaluation
Prioritizing Facility Upgrades Conducting the Lighting Survey Calculating Lighting Impacts Calculating Energy Cost Savings Calculating Maintenance Cost Savings Performing the Financial Analysis Measuring Performance in Trial Installations Evaluating Occupant Acceptance
19 - Project Implementation
Resources Evaluating Financing Options Convincing Landlords & Tenants Negotiating Purchasing Agreements Managing the Project Commissioning the New System
20 - Lighting Maintenance
Increasing Efficiency Through Improved Maintenance Saving Money Through Improved Maintenance Maintenance Planning Lighting Waste Disposal
21 - Information Resources
Appendix I - Bibliography of Sources
Appendix II - Product & Technical Information
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I am a technology geek. There is no doubt about it. How do you know if you belong to this special club? In my experience, several of the following may apply to you.
- You love learning new technology and teaching others how it works. You either have personal accounts in Azure and AWS or have your own home lab where you run numerous virtual machines so that you can install and play with different operating systems, security tools and applications. You are constantly reading technology books and magazines and watch videos online about new and innovative technologies. You also teach others how to use technology, whether through briefings, hack-a-thons or by teaching classes at your local colleges. You attend security conferences for the content, and not the parties and booze. Well, maybe a little for the parties, but mostly for the content.
- You actually enjoy coding and having your hands on the keyboard (and I don't mean typing up emails and documents). While on vacation, your family, to their amusement, often finds you behind your keyboard writing open source security programs or solving different coding problems. You enjoy the mental challenge of solving problems with computer code and, for some strange reason, programming makes you feel relaxed after a long day of unending meetings and conference calls.
- You have an insatiable need to know how things work. For example, you can't just sit back and ride on a plane. You need to know everything about flying. You'll read and study the physics of flight and find yourself conducting home experiments to better understand Bernoulli's Principle and how it can be applied to calculate lift force. Then you decide to take sailplane lessons so you can better understand how the principle of lift works in real life. Plus, you get to tinker with something mechanical.
- You love building things. As a young child, you found yourself building rockets, radio controlled cars and planes, radios and anything else with electricity and moving parts. Now, you are known as a tinkerer. You build your own computer, rebuild motorcycle engines as a hobby and have the most amazing home entertainment and security system in the neighborhood. Now, you're teaching your kids to enjoy building things and own at least one Raspberry Pi to show them how a computer works and to teach them Python programming so they can construct an XOR logic lock on the doors to their castle.
- You're dedicated. Once you've identified a problem of interest, you're tenacious and dedicated to solving it. You work 100 hours per week to solve the problem not because you're required by management but because you're enthralled by the problem. In fact, you can't think of anything else. Some might say you have a restless mind. In fact, you find your mind wandering off to solve technical problems during dinner events and kids' birthday parties as people start talking about sports and celebrity gossip. Your spouse often has to cover for you by saying you have a lot on your mind as you gaze off into space looking for the right algorithm.
- You're innovative and a problem solver. You approach things differently. You often see solutions that others don't. You have an innate ability, some would call it a sixth sense, to distill complex problems into simpler components and then to apply logic to eliminate non-essential or unworkable solutions. You feel comfortable handling abstract information and thrive at seeing trends years before others do.
Over the years, I've had several people tell me that to reach the pinnacle of a career in information security and become a CISO, I'd have to dump the technical side and focus almost exclusively on the business side. And while I agree that effective CISOs need to be business savvy, I've come to learn that by no means does it mean that they need to stop "geeking" out. In fact, I would argue that it's the same skills, dependability and burning desires that make you a technology geek that will drive you to excel as a CISO.
In fact, I remember a moment early in my CISO career. One of the most iconic figures in cybersecurity came by my office for a visit. On my shelf were several books, including books on programming in C++, Python and C and one on reverse engineering. He confided in me that he too was a techno-aficionado (aka geek). Early in his career, he was told that if he wanted to advance and be taken seriously as a businessman then he would hide those books and stop "geeking" out. Fortunately for him, he listened to his inner geek and took a different path. He founded and now runs one of the most successful and innovative cybersecurity companies in the world.
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Captain America was again embraced by his countrymen at the box office this weekend, retaining the top spot despite fresh competition from a popular animated sequel and the latest microbudget horror film.
"Captain America: The Winter Soldier," the latest offering from Walt Disney Co.'s Marvel Studios, collected an estimated $41.4 million in its second weekend, bringing its domestic gross to $159 million. The superhero...


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April 29, 2006
Prodi's man named Senate head
By Gavin Jones
ROME (Reuters) - Prospective prime minister Romano Prodi
managed to get his candidate elected speaker of Italy's upper
house at the fourth attempt on Saturday, but the drawn-out vote
showed coalition cracks that bode ill for future stability.
prompted many commentators to warn that the slimness of Prodi's
centre-left majority may not suffice to keep him in power long.
"The Prodi government, if it ever sees the light of day,
will have to get used to living with an abacus in its hands,"
wrote the leftist daily La Repubblica after the coalition
failed to unite around Marini in the first three votes.
"If the coalition doesn't close ranks it seriously risks
committing suicide."
Prodi made light of the problems ahead after his man
finally clinched victory with 165 votes in the 322-seat Senate,
against 156 for the center right's candidate, 87-year-old elder
statesman Giulio Andreotti.
"Today we have a positive situation and I believe the
legislature can begin well," Prodi told reporters. "In four
hours, everything has fallen into place."
Ealier on Saturday, veteran communist leader Fausto
Bertinotti, was elected president of the lower house, the
Chamber of Deputies, where Prodi's majority is bigger.
Eyes will now turn to the outgoing prime minister, Silvio
Berlusconi, who alleges election fraud and has still not
formally conceded defeat.
On Saturday, seeming to acknowledge for the first time that
his days as prime minister were almost over, he told reporters
he would tender his resignation to President Carlo Azeglio
Ciampi "at the right time."
Ciampi would normally have the task of asking Prodi to form
a government, but his term of office expires in mid-May and he
has indicated the job should fall to his successor.
Prodi would like to be nominated before then, but
Berlusconi insists that it would be premature for Ciampi to
call on his opponent, especially after the centre-left's
embarrassing performance in the Senate vote.
"Yesterday it was shown that there is no real majority in
the Senate, so no one will be able to govern," Berlusconi said.
Prodi insisted he was in no hurry. "I am not pushing for
anything. I have to be ready, then the president of the
republic will decide when to call me."
While he waits for the call from Ciampi or his successor,
Prodi is working with his partners to put together a cabinet
team -- which will have to find quick remedies for Italy's
struggling economy and wayward public finances.
Prodi won the election by the smallest margin in modern
Italian history.
On paper his coalition, which spans communists and Roman
Catholics, has only a two-seat majority in the Senate, although
it should also be able to count on the support of several
life-senators who are appointed by the president, not elected.
In the first three Senate votes, Marini's chances were
scuppered by blank and spoiled ballot sheets which were widely
seen as veiled warnings to Prodi from centre-left senators
warning that their support should not be taken for granted.
In the country that gave the world Machiavelli, few people
believed that a variety of misspellings of Marini's name were
genuine mistakes.
"Ballots with the name 'Francesco Marini' offered a clear
signal ... a signal from senators bargaining for their votes,"
said outgoing justice minister Roberto Castelli.
(Additional reporting by Crispian Balmer, Giselda Vagnoni,
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Changing your breasts can really change your life. However, breast surgery is major surgery, so you need to be completely confident, happy in the hands of your surgeon and clear about what to expect. We've put together a guide to help you from research to recovery – simply select each section to reveal more information.
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Find a surgeon
The first step is finding a surgeon you're really happy with. Word of mouth can be a great way to find a physician, so we'd strongly recommend asking friends, looking online at forums, and meeting several surgeons before making a decision. Before setting up a consultation, make sure your surgeon is registered with the appropriate professional body, and check reviews online.
Give yourself time to prepare and be ready before making appointments – this isn't a decision to rush into. Start consultation preparation now, and give it time. List questions you want to ask physician and start searching for photos of breasts that are the look you would like to achieve. No two bodies are the same, so what you would like to achieve may not be possible, but if you bring photos to your consultation, your surgeon will have a better idea of what you're imagining.
Every consultation is different, but we'd suggest that you prepare a list of questions, and take some photos along to discuss. This will give your surgeon a clearer idea of the size and shape you would like to achieve.
Be totally honest about what you want to achieve from the procedure. Some women want their new breasts to look like they have had surgery and that's absolutely your prerogative. Equally, you may be keen for a subtle, natural look to restore fullness. A surgeon will guide you through what's achievable with your frame and existing breast tissue, and make suggestions and recommendations about what he or she thinks will work well for you.
To help you prepare, here are some questions you might consider asking:
- How many operations do you perform?
- How many revisions of your own work, on average, do you perform?
- What product do you use and why?
- Can I see some before-and-after photos?
- How long is recovery? Can I still go to work?
- How quickly can I have the operation?
- How long will I be in hospital?
- How big will the scar be?
- How long will they last?
- What are the dangers and risk?
- What happens if I get pregnant?
- What happens if I want to breastfeed?
Finally, don't be at all surprised if your physician asks you to strip off. He or she will need to see your natural breasts to decide how to best achieve the look you desire.
Remember, don't be flustered, take your time, and don't feel under any pressure to agree anything on the day. It's your body and your choice – so be sure that you're 100% happy with your physician, their advice, their approach and their facilities.
Making the decision
It can help to take a friend or family member with you when you go for your consultations for a second opinion. Be sure to consider the costs carefully, and be clear about what's included and what's not – for instance, if revision surgery is necessary.
Double check your surgeon's credentials online, and remember, no one should make this decision but you – don't let anyone pressure you. Changing your breasts can really change your life, but it's major surgery, so you need to be sure that it's what you want.
The week before
Pack your things and practice the route. You may be excited and nervous on the day, so best to prepare well in advance.
Make sure you pack everything to make your short stay in hospital comfortable (slippers, support bra, toiletries etcetera) – and organise having a friend on-call to help you when you get home afterwards.
Double check your time to arrive, and ask for pre-operation guidance about eating and drinking.
On the day
Typically when you arrive you'll meet the nurse who will look after you. They'll get you settled in and answer any questions you have. They'll talk you through what to expect, and ask you to sign the consent form for the operation.
Your anaesthetist will also come and ask you questions about previous operations to ensure they give you the right levels of pain relief and sleep medicine for you.
Finally, your surgeon will review your previous discussion and examine you to make measurement and markings for the operation. Again if you have any last minute questions do not hesitate to ask.
The operation
Different physicians have different ways of working, but as a guide, breast enlargement is usually performed under general anesthetic, and takes between one and two hours. Once you're asleep in theatre, your surgeon will carefully make incisions. This will be, typically, in one of three sites: either in the crease under the breast, in the armpit, or around the nipple. They will have discussed this with you before hand.
After making incisions, your physician will then make a space for the implant. The implant lies under your breast tissue on top of your chest muscle, under the chest muscle, or in some cases, within the chest muscle.
Your surgeon's decision to place your implant over or under the muscle (or a combination of these) is dependent on your anatomy, the incision type chosen as well as your implant shape and size.
Once the implants are in place, your surgeon will close the incision with stitches (which may be dissolvable), and may wrap your breasts in a supportive dressing or support bra.
In hospital
When you come round, you may be given painkillers to help relieve any pain as the anaesthetic wears off. You will need to arrange for someone to drive you home, and it's best to have a friend or relative stay with you for the first 24 hours if possible.
General anaesthesia temporarily affects your co-ordination and reasoning skills, so you must not drive, drink alcohol, operate machinery or sign legal documents for 24 hours afterwards. If you're in any doubt about driving, contact your motor insurer so that you're aware of their recommendations, and always follow your surgeon's advice.
When you go home, you may be wearing a support bra, and you should follow your surgeon's advice about when to wear this – different surgeons and procedures mean different recommendations.
At home
At both your initial appointment and before you leave the hospital, your surgeon will talk to you about after care and when you should return to your usual activities.
As a guideline you may need around two weeks off work, you shouldn't do any heavy lifting or arm or chest exercise for around a month afterwards. You may need to reduce your activity for longer periods, dependent on your surgeon's advice.
Breast surgery is major surgery, so take it easy, and don't forget to seek your physician's advice if you feel you need to take painkillers.
The stitches are usually taken out after about a week, though you may have dissolvable stiches, which will gradually disappear on their own.
Talk to your surgeon about what to expect in terms of scarring and what you can do to improve the appearance of scars. Don't be afraid to ask a lot of questions – it's better to be well prepared.
Risks and complications
Breast surgery can really change your life for the better, but like any major surgical procedure, there are complications you need to be aware of…
- Capsular contracture
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Capsular contracture
What is it, and what causes it?
In the simplest terms, capsular contracture is breast firmness. As your body heals after the placement of breast implants, it forms a capsule of scar tissue around the implant. However, over time, this scar 'capsule' may contract or tighten, which can cause your breasts to look and feel different. These changes are often determined by physicians using the Baker Grade scale:
- Grade I Breast normally soft and looks natural
- Grade II the breast is a little firm and looks normal
- Grade III the breast feels firm and looks abnormal (visible distortion)
- Grade IV the breast is hard, painful and looks abnormal (greater distortion)
It can happen on one side, both sides or not at all.
Can it be corrected?
Your surgeon will assess your progress post surgery. If you do have capsular contracture you may require additional surgery to remove the scar tissue around the implants and/or replace your implant(s).
How often does capsular contracture occur?
It's unpredictable, and can happen soon after surgery or years later. Medical literature describes capsular contracture rates of less then 5% up to 40%, however, breast implant innovations have reduced the occurrence of this complication significantly.
What about scarring and skin ripples?
All surgery results in scarring – it is nature's way of healing – and the quality of a scar may vary quite a bit from one person to another. Most scars following breast augmentation are pale thin lines. They may, however, become red, firm and elevated. These scars are called 'hypertrophic' scars, and though they usually fade with time, they sometimes leave more visible permanent scarring.
Another type of scar, which occurs in some surgical patients, is called a keloid. This is an enlarged scar that does not fade or flatten with time. A surgical correction of the scar might be necessary.
It's also possible – though rare – to see some visible rippling. This can happen when an implant pulls on the overlying tissues or when the natural folds in the implant are visible through the skin, or if you lose weight. Rippling may be more noticeable if your implants are in the subglandular position
Other side effects and complications
Is it possible to get an infection – if so, what happens?
Like any surgery, there is a risk of infection. Unfortunately, infection around a breast implant is more difficult to treat than an infection in normal body tissues. Though infection usually responds to antibiotics, in rare cases the implant may have to be removed. Once cleared, a new breast implant can be inserted. In extremely rare instances, life-threatening infections, including toxic shock syndrome can occur.
I've read that some women develop pain in their breasts after surgery?
Some women who didn't have pain prior to surgery may have persistent pain afterwards. These pain symptoms are unpredictable and in some patients no cause can be found. It's best to talk to your surgeon about complications related to surgery, so you're fully aware of the risks.
Are there any other risks I should be aware of?
A small number of women with breast implants have reported symptoms similar to those of known diseases of the immune system, such as systemic lupus erythematosis, rheumatoid arthritis, scleroderma, and other auto-immune conditions.
What about cancer and breast implants? Does my risk increase?
There is no scientific evidence that silicone gel-filled breast implants increase the risk of cancer. However, this possibility cannot be completely ruled out, and you should of course continue to regularly feel your breasts for lumps, and carry visiting your physician for a regular routine check up.
What are the different kinds of anaesthetic used in surgical procedures?
Risks of Anaesthesia
There are three types of anaesthesia used during surgery, all of which carry some level of risk.
- Local Anaesthetic:
The lowest level of risk is a local anaesthetic, which involves minimal I.V. sedation with injection of local anaesthetic in the area beneath the breasts. Some patients have an allergic reaction to the local anaesthetic or experience a rapid heart beat due to the epinephrine that is used to reduce bleeding. There may be some discomfort intermittently throughout the procedure with a local anaesthetic.
- I.V. Sedation:
A second method of anaesthesia is I.V. sedation (intravenous medications delivered without a tube in the throat). This carries risks of respiratory distress, reactions to the medications or medication overdose. It is recommended that a professional trained in the use of I.V. sedation be available to monitor and administer the medications. The cost for this type of anaesthesia is generally higher due to the cost of the medication and personnel to administer them.
- General Anaesthesia:
A third option is general anaesthesia in which a patient is asleep during the surgical procedure. The risks of general anaesthesia are the same as those of a general anaesthetic used for other operations and can involve respiratory problems, blood clots in the legs, etc. As a rule, the risk is low because women having implant surgery are generally in good health. The expense of general anaesthesia is higher because of the anaesthesia professional needed and the equipment and medications used.
Are there risks involved in reconstructive surgery?
Unfortunately, every surgical procedure carries some degree of risk, and this includes breast reconstruction.
I'm thinking about immediate breast reconstruction surgery – what are the risks?
Patients who choose immediate breast reconstruction at the time of mastectomy must consider the risks and uncertain outcomes from the mastectomy operation. These include the surgical complications related to the mastectomy, possible need for additional surgery to remove residual breast cancer discovered at the time of the mastectomy, possible need for additional breast cancer treatments (radiation and chemotherapy), and local recurrence of breast cancer. In breast reconstructive surgery the use of a permanent or temporary tissue expander in combination with a silicone gel-filled breast implant has become a normal procedure but also increases the risk of complications due to additional surgery. All of these could adversely affect the outcome of immediate breast reconstruction procedures.
Are there different risks to consider if I have delayed breast reconstruction surgery?
Patients who wish to opt for reconstruction at a later stage (i.e. after radiation therapy) instead of immediate breast reconstruction, are exposed to the same risks as with the immediate breast reconstruction procedure.


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What are verrucas?
Verrucas, sometimes called plantar warts or spelled verrucae, are warts that develop on plantar surfaces - that is, the soles (or bottom) of the feet. The pressure from normal standing and walking tends to force the warts into the skin, and this can make the warts painful. Like all warts, they are harmless and may go away even without treatment, but in many cases they are too painful to ignore. Verrucas that grow together in a cluster are known as mosaic warts.
What causes verrucas?
Like all warts, verrucas are caused by a virus that invades the skin through tiny cuts or scrapes. It can take some weeks, or even months, for a verruca to appear after you have contracted the infection. This is called the incubation period. Like other viral infections, verrucas are contagious, commonly spread from the surface of floors in public swimming pools, communal showers, or even your shower at home. Epidemics of verrucas sometimes break out among people who share gym or athletic facilities or who engage in group activities where bare feet are the rule, such as yoga and martial arts. Because most people build immunity to the virus with age, verrucas are more common in children than in adults.
What are the symptoms of verrucas?
The symptoms of verrucas include:
- Small, bumpy growths on the soles of the feet, often with a tiny black dot, or dots, on the surface.
- Pain in the soles of the feet when standing or walking.
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Deciding how to treat verrucas may depend on your ability to tolerate the pain that the various treatments can inflict. Folk remedies for treating warts abound, and there is no single treatment that works every time. Conventional treatment focuses on removal, while alternative approaches emphasise gradual remission. Whatever you do, do not try to cut off a verruca yourself, because you may injure yourself.
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There are some treatments available over the counter. Treatment of verrucas may involve rubbing off or paring away the dead skin after each treatment. This is best done by the practice nurse, your doctor or a chiropodist, especially if you have diabetes or any problems with the circulation to the feet. Your practice nurse or doctor may try applying corrosive solutions such as salicylic acid to the verrucas to try to eliminate them. Treatment may take several weeks to be effective. Burning (cautery), freezing with liquid nitrogen, and surgical removal are more aggressive options for more severe conditions. Laser therapy is seldom used but can be effective.
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WoW is a PvE game first and a PvP game second. Always has bee, always will be. PvE based things are fixed very fast while PvP, much slower.
The reason everything is broken at game launch is because Blizzard and Ghostcrawler really are stupid.
do you think they actually test this shit??? any idiot who did the most basic of testing would have seen warriors were facerolling OP.
Ghostcrawler is a fucking idiot and he has no business working on any video game, I really dont know how many expansions it takes to prove that moron is a complete fuckwad.
edit: Sorry for the vicious post, but I really think Blizz and co deserve it. Its very obvious they did absolutely no pvp testing in beta. And yet in WotLK when Ret Pally was OP they had no problem insta nerfing them, and with Cata and MoP it takes a full patch cycle to even touch warriors.
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I have no idea why this still works. Its been almost 2 months since the expansion came out
Because Kalgan works there and he is dragging the whole company down with him.
By saying that you are simply asserting that balance is a high priority for Blizzard but they can't do it properly. The most likely situtation is that PvP balance is the 8 or 9th priority on their list behind greenfire warlock quest, new content, hotfixing and PvE balance for instance.Because Blizzard doesn't know how to balance their own game, it's pretty pathetic actually.
Apart from that, perfect balance is not even remotely possible, the only problem i can see in arenas right now is warrior burst because of RNG mechanic and i'm pretty sure they know about it.
because things may not seem as broken as people see it is or they cant fix it ^_^
Do you guys really want instant fixes on everything?
Think about it one day you log on the next your abilities are healing and dealing much less than the day before. Then the next day such and such has completely changed.
It would be a giant roller coaster of nerfs and buffs, based on whining in the forums.
Just let blizzard fix things in their own time. They do a pretty good job of balancing the game, and its not entirely unplayable. Sure some classes have things about them that make them better than the other classes but in time blizzard will balance that out.
If you read the ptr notes you will see that hunters and warriors in particular are being changed - but that will come with 5.1. There was a big blue post on pvp changes, did you not see it or were your eyes screwed up and blotchy from screaming. They are not going to put that in before 5.1. MoP is a few weeks old and it is not what you want but it will never be. MoP will be around a long time. Maybe stop bouncing up and down and yelling and look what is happening or is due to happen instead of looking at the moon and howling


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The Republican who shocked many in the political world when he won Ted Kennedy's Massachusetts Senate seat earlier this year was in Bellevue Tuesday headlining a fundraiser for Dino Rossi, who's looking to make a statement of his own in November.
Scott Brown spoke at a sold out event attended by 400 at the Westin Hotel. Rossi is running against Sen. Patty Murray, a Democrat seeking her fourth term. Murray has raised about almost $12 million so far and Rossi, who has taken in about $2 million, is looking to close that gap heading into the fall. His campaign didn't immediately say how much money the Brown event raised.
Speaking to reporters before the fundraiser, Brown said he knows what it's like to be the "new guy" in Washington.
"We need other people who are going to look out for people's wallets and pocketbooks and focus on the debt and spending," he said. "I met Dino and I asked if I could help him, he didn't ask me. I think that's important to note…it would be nice to have him there, right beside me."
Brown won a January special election to take the Senate seat that had been held by the late Kennedy for more than 46 years. Brown became a conservative superstar overnight, however the Bay State politician has not always held to the party line. The pro-choice Brown provided a crucial Republican vote to Democrats earlier this year during the push to pass financial reforms; Rossi has said he'll work to repeal those if elected.
Asked about that vote, Brown said he and Rossi "were not going to agree on everything. I certainly hope not. He's from a different part of the country, different needs…I am from Massachusetts. We're the number two financial services industry in the country."
Brown said the bill approved earlier this year was not perfect, citing the fact that it didn't address government-sponsored mortgage buyers Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac; so far stabilizing the pair has cost taxpayers $145 billion.
"But does that mean we do nothing?," Brown asked, adding he worked to improve the bill. "I felt the rules and regulations needed to be upgraded. Some of them hadn't been changed in 50 years."
There's real anger across the country, Brown said. "Outside Washington (D.C.), they say, 'he stinks, she stinks. Throw the bums out.' Because there's absolutely no paying attention to the details of average Americans."
If the GOP regains control of the Senate, Brown says his party will focus on the economy, spending and terrorism. He said Rossi would be a "nice addition. Someone who's independent, open minded and willing to work across party lines to get the country moving again."
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as said, the day started sunny. crocus in full bloom now (snowdrops´ best days are over). first bees are flying. should cut the branches of the appletree, but the moonphase says these are not the best days therefore (we have waxing moon). will wait. and better get swapped my loteria-cards...
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Many Servicemembers Who Commit Suicide Have Never Seen Battle
Jonathan Woodson, MD
WASHINGTON — When servicemembers commit suicide, a common misperception is that the extreme act is a response to traumatic battlefield experiences.
In reality, many, if not most, military personnel who kill themselves have never been deployed, according to recent testimony before the House Armed Services' Military Personnel Subcommittee.
Air Force Lt. Gen. Darrell Jones, Air Force deputy chief of staff for Manpower, Personnel and Services, said 68% of those individuals in the Air Force who have committed suicide have not deployed. The Marine Corps reported that in 2008 and 2009 during the peak years of suicide, fewer than 20% had ever seen combat.
Rear Adm. Anthony Kurta, U.S. Navy Director of Military Personnel, Plans and Policy, said that the Navy has not seen a causal relationship between deployments and suicide rate. On the other hand, he said, suicide rates often spike historically after periods of a drawdown of Navy personnel.
"We have seen that three times over the past 20 years, so it makes us remain ever vigilant as we go into a period of potential end strength reductions," he said.
That trend existed in the Army in previous years, with soldiers who had no deployment or one deployment at greater risk for suicide, according to Lt. Gen Thomas Bostick, Army deputy chief of staff. This year, however, suicides among those who have gone on multiple deployments are starting to increase. "We don't know why that is happening, but we are looking at it very closely," he said.
Overall, rates of suicide have risen steadily over the last decade in the military, and those rates may even now surpass those in the civilian sector, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs Jonathan Woodson, MD told a House subcommittee.
"The [DoD] has invested tremendous resources to better understand how to identify those at risk for suicide, treat the at-risk individuals and prevent suicide," Woodson testified. "We continue to seek the best minds from both within our ranks, from academia, other federal health partners, and the private sector to further our understanding of this complex set of issues."
Woodson, along with the representatives from the services, gave the subcommittee an update on suicide statistics in the military:
- Army: In 2010, there were 155 active-duty suicide deaths, with 300 across the total Army. To date in 2011 that number appears to be leveling off, according to Bostick. He said that, as of June 30, there were 76 active-duty suicide deaths. For the same period last year there were 79.
- Marines: During 2010, 37 Marines died by suicide, down from 52 in 2009. Thus far this year, through July 31, 21 Marines have died by suicide.
- Air Force: There had been 56 Total Force Airmen and civilian suicides as of the September hearing. This is slightly lower than the 63 Air Force suicides for the same period last year.
- Navy: This is the only branch of service reporting an increasing trend in suicides. There were 46 active-duty and six Selected Reserve Sailor (SELRES) suicides in 2009 and 39 active-duty and four SELRES deaths in 2010. Already in 2011 there have been 36 active-duty and four SELRES Sailors lost to suicide, the Navy reported.


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June 8, 2008
India Blue Peacock
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n a warm Saturday late last spring, my mother and I were sitting in our backyard enjoying the nice day and just chitchatting. It was just a typical lazy weekend in the South. All of a sudden, I saw a movement in the yard of the empty house next door and figured it was a cat. Next thing we know, a scraggly looking peacock came wandering up to us! Now, we don't live in the city, but it isn't exactly the country either, so we had no idea where this fellow came from (and still don't 'til this day). Mom was eating grapes, so she offered him some which he readily accepted. Over the next couple of weeks "Pete the Peacock," as we dubbed him, would randomly show up in our yard from time to time. We continued to feed him fruits, veggies, and some birdseed donated by our conure parrot, Rowdy, and he gradually grew into the beautiful bird that he is now.
We checked with the county and city about Pete, and they sent out an animal control officer on several occasions, but they never could find or catch him. Our local zoo already has so many peacocks, that they didn't want him. In the meantime, Pete began showing up at our house on pretty much a daily basis. He now splits his time between our house and a neighbor's house down the street, where he plays with their two little girls and two kittens. We assume he spends his nights somewhere in the wooded area behind our houses, he doesn't seem interested in coming inside at all.
Although we have been warned by people that peacocks are messy and loud birds, Pete is a real sweetheart. He's a friendly fellow who rarely ever makes a sound. Unfortunately, he's a little camera shy, so until now, I hadn't been able to get any photos of him with his tail feathers spread in all their glory. Everyone in the neighborhood knows him now and no one bothers him, so we just decided to let him live with us as long as he likes. I guess Pete adopted us! Oh, and Pete likes to sit on our deck and look through the window at our cats and likewise, they can sit and stare at him for hours!
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AUSTIN — Edgewood Independent School District Superintendent Jose A. Cervantes appealed for help from the courts Thursday because the desperately property-poor school district isn't getting it from Texas lawmakers.
"We're not getting funded appropriately. There isn't the funds that we need to try and move forward," Cervantes testified in the ongoing school funding trial. "We're stumbling right now. We're bleeding right now. The time is now. We need the state's help on this."
The San Antonio school district was the lead plaintiff in the 1984 school funding case resulting in a landmark and unanimous Texas Supreme Court ruling five years later finding the state's public school system unconstitutional. More than 600 Texas school districts are again suing the state on claims that lawmakers are not providing adequate or equitable funding to the state's 1,024 school districts.
Nearly 97 percent of Edgewood children come from low-income families.
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Cervantes described the district as full of "broken down and boarded up" homes, telling state district Judge John Dietz, "you can see dogs and even chickens in the streets."
"It's just the opposite of Alamo Heights or Northside" school districts, he said of Edgewood's more prosperous San Antonio neighbors.
A fairly high number of Edgewood students come and go, creating an unstable environment. Edgewood's student mobility rate is 20 percent, but "it's growing. It's growing, growing," Cervantes said, adding that it has decreased performance noticeably.
Cervantes testified that the cuts imposed by the Legislature saw his district's 2011-12 funding fall $4.2 million. A district audit showed the figure was closer to $4.5 million.
Those cuts forced a 15 percent reduction in classroom and other supplies, as well as cutting early-intervention programs for at-risk students.
The district also reduced overtime for teachers and support staff providing additional instruction outside the classroom, and it reduced its summer school programs from two five-days-a-week sessions to one four-days-a-week session.
"We're already hemorrhaging," Cervantes said. "Having to cut more now, that's ridiculous."
Cervantes testified that last year, his district spent $6.3 million on 2,200-plus students who need bilingual instruction when the allotted state funding for bilingual education was only about $957,000 that year. He said his district has had to offer stipends to teachers who are certified bilingual or certified ESL, and that it's getting more and more competitive for such teachers in San Antonio but also everywhere in Texas.
He testified that the district offers full-day pre-K for all 4-year-olds and 3-year-olds and that the program extends to instruction on the basics such as how to brush your teeth.
Asked if such programs would be considered "wish-list items" by other districts, Cervantes said: "It's not a wish list. It's necessary."
Cervantes said most students in pre-K are desperately in need of training for basic life skills. He recalled one student who was recently waiting at a bus stop in pajamas and without shoes. When the bus driver saw the student, he called the police.
Cervantes also said that after Fiesta San Antonio, it's not uncommon for very young children to be sent to school with cotton candy in their hair.
Cervantes said budget cuts have recently forced the district to close down its Coronado-Escobar school campus, leading to larger classes at other schools.
Asked about rising academic standards and increasing enrollment amid less state funding, Cervantes said "we can't wait."
"I don't have the luxury to say, 'It's going to be bad for a while,' and hope it gets better. That's why we're back here again. We're still needing that extra funding we need in past years," he said.
School districts have produced dozens of superintendents and education experts in an effort to convince Dietz that Texas is not providing sufficient funding to meet academic standards set by lawmakers.
The state of Texas will start calling witnesses next week in an effort to defend the current school funding system.


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Kevin Nash: "WWE Told the World That There Sh-- Is a Work with the Miz As Champ"November 23, 2010
Ever since arriving in World Wrestling Entertainment as one of the hosts of the WWE Diva Search competition, Mike Mizanin has been highly criticized from several individuals not only in the Internet Wrestling Community, but also from those inside his very own locker room in the promotion.
Since originally competing in Tough Enough, he has come a long way inside the squared circle and in developing his persona in and out of the ring.
His credentials should tout him as a no doubt, future top competitor with his multiple championship title reigns as a singles and tag team star. The Miz has also shown great desire and dedication while working for "The Worldwide Leader In Sports Entertainment."
On Monday night, the former reality television star on MTV's The Real World cashed in his much anticipated Money In The Bank title shot opportunity on a wounded Randy Orton. While some were extremely pleased to see "The Awesome One" capture the WWE Championship from "The Viper," others seem very annoyed and frustrated on the matter.
One of those individuals happens to be a former World Wrestling Entertainment and Total Nonstop Action Wrestling performer, Kevin Nash. Following Miz's WWE Championship title victory last night, "Big Sexy" had some comments on WWE's decision to give the prestigious title to The Miz.
"I promise I will not be back in the WWE. They think young sells," Kevin Nash wrote on his official Twitter account. "I've watched Grand Torino 15 times. Bad a-- sells, not Men's fitness in trunks. WWE told the world that there s--- is a work with The Miz as champ."
Kevin Nash has kept it no secret over the past few months that he is firmly against World Wrestling Entertainment's new "youth movement," so it isn't shocking to see Nash criticize the move—not to mention when it surrounds a controversial performer such as The Miz.
The "tweets" have since been deleted, but it is definitely interesting to see Nash be so harsh about WWE's decision, considering that the two are apparently on good terms. Not to mention, Kevin still has a friendship with Triple H, who has a lot of backstage and political influence in the WWE when it comes to creative decisions.
The Miz is definitely going to have to prove his critics wrong with this opportunity presented to him by the WWE. With the amount of hard work he has put in to get this point, he should have no problem proving his doubters wrong if given proper material to work with moving forward.
Although, up to this point, it seems as if World Wrestling Entertainment has to be satisfied with the amount of buzz this has generated throughout various media outlets, such as MTV, Us Magazine and TMZ—or even the Internet wrestling community—whether it be positive or negative.
Contributing author Christopher Dunfee is a feature writer for Force Of Wrestling and covers professional wrestling organizations World Wrestling Entertainment and Total Nonstop Action Wrestling. To contact Christopher for radio appearances or any other media inquiries, be sure to contact him at firstname.lastname@example.com.
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August 3, 2009
One and a half years old
Sugar Glider
Russellville, Indiana, USA
his is Smokey Bear. He is one and a half years old and he is a sugar glider and my best friend. I got Smokey on February 7, 2009 but we knew each other
before then. I rescued him from a home who wanted nothing to do with him and didn't care if he lived happily or not. Ever since Smokey came into my house he's learned so much, now I can stand across the room and call his name and he will come gliding over to me and hide in my shirt. Smokey is such a sweetheart, he and I really understand each other. If he is with me and I start crying because im upset, he will come out of my hoodie or his pouch and come and see what's going on. He is the one I come to with all my problems and he's always there for me and I love him with all my heart and I know he loves me.
Sugar gliders are from Australia and are colony animals. In the wild they live in groups of possibly 30 or more so I went out and bought him a friend because if you don't get a single glider a friend, they are known to get very depressed and develop health issues. They are also nocturnal so the whole time I'm up, he's sleeping like a little baby which makes carrying him around a lot easier. But Smokey is relatively hard to care for because sugar gliders require a lot of attention and care and they have to be on a special "sugar glider" diet that you usually have to hand make. There isn't a pellet out there that gives them all the nutrition that they need. He usually has fruits and vegetables every night, with the special food I make for him called BML, I don't know what it stands for, but I know it's good for him. He doesn't really care to much about vegetables but neither do I, so it's okay. His favorite treat that I give him is grapes, he peels off the skin and eats the fruit out of the middle, it's so cute.
Smokey also has an amazing personality, he makes me laugh all the time. Every night when I put him up in his cage. he turns around and barks at me. It's hilarious, it sounds just like a little puppy. I'm told that they do that to call their colony, so I'm assuming that he thinks I'm a sugar glider and part of his colony, so cute!! Another thing that's cute that he does is, at night I take him into a tent and we have "play time" where I bring in all sorts of toys (mostly bird toys) and hang them up all over the tent and he jumps and leaps from toy to toy and runs around on the floor with his tail stuck up in the air. It sounds weird, but it's so cute. He also loves feather teasers, he could chase them all day.
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N. T. Wright observes,
We are quite happy to hear about the "God" of Western imagination, less ready to hear about the God of Israel. We are quite happy to hear that "Jesus is God," in some sense. That, we have assumed, is what the gospels are telling us. We are less ready to hear that the God of Israel had promised to do certain specific things, in particular to establish his sovereign rule over Israel and the world, and that Jesus was embodying this intention.
(Wright, N. T.. How God Became King: The Forgotten Story of the Gospels (p. 84). HarperCollins. Kindle Edition.)
As the 4th of July draws near I wonder…how deep have we buried Israel's God under our Western secularism and American Exceptionalism? Across the nation this coming Sunday many churches will honor our nation (as our church will do) by reciting the Pledge to the United States Flag. We will sing along with the national anthem and we will sing of God's might and power on display as God's truth goes marching on!
How do we recover the identity of Israel's God? N.T. Wright has written volumes about this challenge. Other authors have offered their own interpretations. Opinion writers regularly challenge evangelical believers about how our patriotism sometimes appears to overwhelm our faith.
As a pastor I am responsible for leading a group of believers in a particular location to evangelize and to disciple 'all' nations. In order to fulfill these assignments we need to consider our strategy of 'evangelizing.' Are we leading people to follow Jesus as He is revealed in God's Word or as we interpret Him through our lens of American Exceptionalism and Western secularism? Do we disciple new believers according to biblically accurate models, or are we trying to create disciples who will mimic us – thinking like middle class Americans?
As we observe the 4th of July – American Independence Day – let us endeavor to use our freedom to carefully read God's Word, to seek and save the lost – leading them to a life changing relationship with God – the God of the Bible who performs miracles, who guides and directs history to His ultimate purposes – and helping new believer grow into faithful followers of Jesus as He is revealed in God's Word – being faithful to the models and principles we see in the pages of the New Testament.


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The annual live Christmas Crib will go on display at the Phoenix Park Visitor Centre from Saturday, 3rd December at 10am.
This year, the animals have been supplied by local farmers through Agri Aware.
The crib can be seen between 9.30am and 4.30pm each day on the following dates at the Phoenix Park Visitor Centre:
- Saturday, 3rd December and Sunday, 4th December
- Saturday, 10th December and Sunday, 11th December
- Saturday, 17th December and Sunday, 18th December
This event is free to the public and other free events will be taking place throughout December.
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Working with Students' Accommodations
This page discusses how to teach and work with students who have presented you with accommodations.
What does "accommodation" mean?
Accommodations are services supplied to students with disabilities, which fulfill the needs of those students according to all ADA recommendations and guidelines, in order to ensure "equal opportunity" to participate in all programs of the university. These services may include modifications to structures, changes in classroom procedure, or special assistive technology or furniture.
Why are accommodations made?
According to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, "No otherwise qualified person with a disability in the United States... shall, solely by reason of... disability, be denied the benefits of, be excluded from participation in, or be subject to discrimination under any program or activity receiving federal financial assistance."
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 guarantees persons with disabilities their civil rights. The ADA upholds and extends standards of compliance set forth in Section 504, and ensures that students with disabilities remain free from discrimination, and have equal opportunities in all areas of postsecondary education.
Both these civil rights statutes were designed to prevent discrimination against individuals with disabilities. In accordance with these guidelines, Disability Services ensures that ISU remains in compliance, and that students with disabilities are provided with the services they need. Students with disabilities, with appropriate accommodations, have the same right to succeed or fail as any other student.
How will I, as an instructor, know if a student has a disability?
When a student contacts Disability Services for services, he/she is required to furnish official documentation of a disability from a qualified professional. This documentation is then evaluated by Disability Services and the student is provided with accommodations according to the nature of the disability. A "Letter of Accommodation" outlining the suitable adaptations for the student is then given to the student. It is the student's responsibility to make copies for each instructor. This letter should be presented to you as soon as possible, and the student should discuss the letter with you, so that both understand what is to occur throughout the semester.
Disabilities are not always visible to the eye. Some students may have hidden disabilities not apparent to the people around them. A student may choose to reveal his/her disability to you within the course of a discussion, but is in no way obligated to disclose this information. By self-identifying with Disability Services, and providing the required confidential documentation, the student has proven his/her eligibility for accommodation. Disability Services maintains strict confidentiality, and will release no personal information on any student without that student's written permission.
So, what are my responsibilities as an instructor?
Communication and compliance are important keys to accommodating students with disabilities. According to ADA guidelines the letters of accommodation provided by Disability Services list accommodations which are appropriate for an individual student's particular disability. It is important that you take the time to read the letter carefully, and make sure you understand what each of the accommodations means. The student and instructor should discuss the accommodations in order to learn what the student feels he/she may need out of the class. Some accommodations may not be utilized but are there in case they are needed. Also, some accommodations may not be appropriate in clinical settings. By remaining in communication with the ADA student, you will gain a better understanding of what he/she may need, and how you can help meet those needs.
Some accommodations are provided by Disability Services, such as specialized equipment, transportation, readers/scribes, and seating requirements. Others may require permission, special arrangement, or specific adjustments on the part of the instructor. Some of these may include enlarged copies of handouts, extended testing times, and alternative testing areas. The student should be able to explain what action these requests entail.
For more information about Disability Services' academic-related policies, including policies for specific accommodations (like extended time for testing, or a reduced), please see the Academic Policies page.For information about interpreters in the classroom, see the Deaf Services page.
For students taking tests in Disability Services, please note:
- Remembering to send the test to our office in a timely manner is critical to the success of your students with disabilities .
- The student will be responsible for contacting you prior to taking the test to make sure you have a Testing Accommodation Form and to remind you to send the test and the form to the ADA office.
- In order to more efficiently expedite the return of the test and the security of the test, PLEASE FILL OUT the Testing Accommodation Form. This form is your control for testing.
If you find that you have any specific questions, or suggestions, you may call Disability Services at any time, and we will be glad to discuss them with you.
For more information about using the Testing Room and testing policies and safeguards, please see the Using the Testing Room page. For more information about Disability Services' academic-related policies, including policies for specific accommodations (like extended time for testing, or a reduced), please see the Academic Policies page.
Again, if you have any questions, concerns or are simply curious, please call the Disability Services anytime, and we will be glad to help.


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SYDNEY – April 21, 2015 – A10 Networks (NYSE: ATEN), a technology leader in application networking, announced today that it has collaborated with RSA, The Security Division of EMC, to help increase security capabilities for joint customers.
Through its RSA® Ready Technology Partner Program, RSA has validated interoperability with A10 Thunder Application Delivery Controller's (ADC) innovative SSL Insight feature, which allows RSA Security Analytics to inspect SSL and uncover hidden threats in encrypted traffic. Additionally, A10 will be providing demos of its SSL Insight technology to RSA Conference 2015 attendees, April 20-24, in Moscone Center South Expo booth number 1133.
Security teams are tasked with combating increasing SSL bandwidth and complexity, including the lack of decryption support for outbound SSL traffic. The A10 Thunder ADC is the first load balancing solution to offer SSL Insight features such as URL classification. It also provides the highest performance SSL inspection solution available to enable large enterprises to decrypt SSL traffic at rapid speeds. Thunder ADC customers gain essential visibility into SSL traffic, allowing them to eliminate the SSL blind spot in corporate defenses, detect advanced attacks, and scale RSA Security Analytics deployments with load balancing.
"We are honoured to collaborate with RSA to further empower security operations teams to detect and investigate the most advanced security attacks," said Paul Nicholson, Director of Product Marketing at A10 Networks. "A10 Thunder ADC delivers a wide array of SSL inspection, load balancing and high availability features to satisfy and exceed customers' requirements. Joint A10 and RSA customers can now utilise these high-performance SSL Insight technologies to gain full visibility into all communications."
"RSA Security Analytics is a market leader in packet capture and analysis. We combine that with log collection, endpoint data and Netflow to go beyond traditional SIEM and provide a high level of visibility, inspection and analysis," said Chad Loeven, Director of Partnerships, RSA. "By adding enhanced SSL interoperability to our RSA Security Analytics platform, we are helping to provide our customers with unparalleled awareness and control over increasingly complex security threats at scale."
"If organisations do not inspect encrypted traffic, they're losing visibility into a rapidly increasing portion of traffic," said Jeff Wilson, Principal Analyst at Infonetics Research, now part of IHS Inc. "As the total volume of encrypted traffic on the Internet crosses the 50 per cent mark, companies need to look seriously at adding SSL inspection tools to their security arsenal."
The RSA Ready Technology Partner Program is one of the largest and longest-running technology alliance programs of its type, certifying interoperabilities on more than 700 solutions across more than 300 organisations.
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I used wordpress to create my jewellery site http://www.jaqcjewellery.com. Something has happened to it and it now just seems to show a blank page. Is there a way of seeing what has happened. I personally have not changed anything and I am not sure why it has disappeared I used to log in with http://www.jacjewellery.com/wp-admin.
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Please be part of my app experiment. I recently submitted my first app to the Windows Store, and I want you to be involved. No, I am not asking for you to pay for it, because it is free. No, I am not asking for you to give it a high rating, as that would give me a false sense of the app's real value and an unfair advantage for competing apps. So what am I asking for? And how can you benefit from getting involved?
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The year 2011 was my first full year as a Microsoft blue-badge.
In looking back on all my blog stats, I unraveled a humorous irony as to what became my number one blog post of the year. Would the top blog of the year have something to do with HTML5? Would it be regarding a technical article? Would it be a blog post that stirred heated discussions? Would the top spot be a post of free resources such as online videos? Nope. Stay tuned… the number one blog post is revealed at the end.
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5 Camtasia Recorder Error: "Failed to start recording: Temp Folder Uninitialized"
No surprises here. Anytime I blog about a technical error with a product it usually ends up being found by the search engines.
For a post that was originally written in 2005, it still remains my most viewed blog post of all time. Doesn't that make sense? It is about love…
This was a blog post in response to an ex-MVP who felt the MVP program at Microsoft had no value in his eyes. It was not the most viewed blog post, but it claims the prize for the most comments.
Confession time. I really was hoping this would post would land at number one. Coming in at number two is not bad considering I posted it in the latter part of 2011. Nonetheless, recording industry super-stars sharing secrets about HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript techniques still took a back seat to my number one blog post of the year…
1 How to Fix/Repair iPhone With Water Damage
Seriously? In my first year at Microsoft, my number one blog post is about how I fixed my wife's iPhone? *sigh*
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Mysterious Pinterest "MikeLike" Button & How to Remove It
As a marketing and media company, we are all about being honest in our marketing ways and tactics. This past week, I've noticed that a mysterious "MikeLike" button has creeped into my favorite Chrome browser. It appears when I right click on an image, as shown:
It also appears when I'm using a Chrome extension called Pinterest Button:
Now, when an extension is given the name "Pinterest Button," you would think it should be the official Pinterest button extension for Chrome. But boy did I assume incorrectly. Apparently the developer of this specific Chrome extension decided to market their work with another Pinterest-wanna-be company called MikeLike. The "Pinterest Button" is not designed by Pinterest, so it can technically make any changes it wants to, even if it is just one guy who built an app once upon a time.
This sneaky way of marketing an unknown website is a major violation of internet etiquette rules. The brand was inconsistent and not even named the same thing as the Pinterest Button extension, and there was no way for most people to stumble upon the answer as to who MikeLike is. MikeLike may be useful for some, as it offers private pin boards, but through no fault of Pinterest, a rogue extension downloaded to Chrome led to a great deal of confusion.
The Lesson
When installing Chrome Extensions or any sort of browser tool, try to use the official extension from the source if you can, even if the functionality lacks. This is a major violation of my Chrome and Internet privacy, and also any others who have downloaded this specific extension. I've since deleted the "Pinterest Button" with no hesitation. Since there is no official Pinterest button extension for Chrome, I have found a reliable substitute called "Pinterest Pin It" (by Shareaholic). It has all of the same functionality and it doesn't force users to Like someone named Mike.


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Check it out, Groove-ophiles! The Galactic Golem's second appearance in Superman #258 is even cooler (imo) than his debut tale! Be on the lookout for it here on the Diversions...soon!
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According to Passenger Focus, the consumer watchdog, one in ten journeys are marred by drunkenness, loud music and aggression.
In all 235 million trips a year – or more than 643,000 a day – entail travellers having to suffer the misery of hooliganism from others on board.
Overall 10 per cent of passengers have complained of feeling "uncomfortable" during their trip, although in some parts of the country the proportion is as high as 17 per cent.
The survey also showed wide discrepancies in how happy passengers were with the service they were provided.
Only 30 per cent of those using Hampshire's Bus Rapid Transit system thought the service offered good value for money, five per cent less than in Northumberland.
At the other end of the scale 70 per cent of passengers on Nottingham's bus system thought their ticket offered good value.
One in four passengers were frustrated by road congestion while the disappearance of the bus conductor has led to one in five travellers being annoyed by the amount of time buses spend waiting at stops.
Other sources of irritation were the smoothness of the drive and punctuality with nearly half those travelling on buses in Essex annoyed by how rarely their service ran on time.
There were also sharp differences in the value for money offered by major bus operators. More than half passengers on First Group and Arriva were unimpressed with their operator,
Stagecoach, on the other hand, had the best score with 59 per cent saying their bus ticket offered good value for money.
"Each year some 2.3 billion bus journeys are made in England outside of London, meaning that passengers are not satisfied with around 375 million journeys," said Anthony Smith. Passenger Focus's chief executive.
"We hope this report will be a call to action for transport authorities and bus companies to better work together to improve things for passengers."
The survey questioned 22,000 passengers across 20 areas of the country.