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This is your LAST DAY to get items with one-day shipping in time for Christmas, so if you're looking to check off the last few names on your gift list, now is the time to do it. To help, we rounded up a few things we think are worth buying today.
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We're likely to include the Jawbone Mini Jambox in the next update to our best affordable Bluetooth speaker guide, and just yesterday we noted how it's one of the nicest-looking options around. That all applies when it's at its usual $100. This deal only applies to the black (or "graphite facet") model, but it's among the lowest prices we've seen.
Jawbone Mini Jambox (Black), $59.99 (originally $129.99), available at Amazon. [53% off]
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We've sung the praises of Anker's chargers many times before, and the Anker PowerCore is the latest of its heavier-duty portable batteries. The 15,600mAh model on sale here isn't something you'd stash in your pocket, but it's very slim for the amount of juice it packs, and it can reliably refill a smartphone or tablet multiple times before running dry. It normally goes for $30.
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The Huawei Nexus 6P is the best Android phone you can buy. It's distinct, it's well-built, it's as fast as you'd want a flagship to be, its camera is tremendous, and, because it's a Nexus phone, it's guaranteed to get the newest versions of (a completely clean) Android before anything else. Its 5.7-inch OLED display may be too big for some, but it's also gorgeous. The whole thing is a great value at its usual $500, but today you can grab it for $50 less.
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Whether you're looking to build your own smart home or just make your home theater less of a headache, investing in a universal remote is usually a wise move. Logitech is just about the beginning and end of any conversation about those, and today Best Buy is selling one of the company's older, but still effective, Harmony remotes alongside its Harmony Home Hub for $70. The latter can be a bit of a process to set up, but it'll let you turn your smartphone into a makeshift universal remote as well.
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It's been going on for a little while now, but it's worth reminding you that Best Buy is still holding widespread discounts on a variety of recent Apple products. Some highlights include $100 off list for a new Apple Watch, $125 off an iPad Air 2, and a 13-inch MacBook Air with a Core i5 chip for $800.
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text: How scary it is to know that your surgeon doesn't follow the best practice guideline? Would you feel comfortable leaving your body to their hand and tools? I hope not. According to Dr. Catherine Chen, the University of California's anesthesiologist and researcher, many unnecessary test have been ordered for older patient in 1995 as well as in 2011 when ophthalmologists performed cataract surgical procedure on patients who has medicare. Read more here.

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Age Out Stories
O'Connor, last year's Blue Devils drum major and a new graduate of Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa is spending the summer as a DCI intern, traveling with his camera to photograph shows. "I want to ease my way out, just be around for a little while longer," he said.
Berry, 26, a Concord native who started with B Corps in 1990, was an A Corps color guard member from 1992 through 1996 and winter guard member from 1996-98 and still travels with the corps. She has been working out of the souvenir trailer as she completed college.
"I just love being with my friends," Berry said. In the booth, the outgoing Berry loves talking to people who come to the booth. "It's amazing to see the same people come to shows year after year, the familiar faces." Her family also has always been involved, traveling to championships each year for their vacation.
Daunted, he waited years to try out for the Blue Devils himself before finally trying out last year. "I should have tried out three years before," he says.
O'Connor's last performance was even more emotional. "I had three goals last year: to be a Blue Devil, to be in the top 12, and to conduct America/Oh, Canada (at a DCI weekend show , an honor that goes each year to the champion corps -- O'Connor was able to fulfill this dream when BD won the regional contest in Indianapolis).
He accomplished all three goals, but the story about what happened after he accomplished the final goal is exceptional. He had told his girl friend, Sue Bernardo, how exciting being inside the circle and hearing the BD brass up close was to him, and asked her to come to the recording session where the corps was to play its show. He wanted her to hear what it was like to be inside the crescent of the Blue Devils horn line when they played, too.
With Sue standing beside him during the warm-up for the recording, "I told the corps how important her support was to me as I went after my goals, how she was my best friend, and I wanted her to be my wife. I proposed to her right there." She accepted.
Friends who knew he was going to propose were ragging before hand, telling him he'd flub the words at that emotional moment. "I got through it. It was pretty amazing." The moment was captured on the 2000 Blue Devils DVD and can be heard at the end of the recording.
For O'Connor, this final summer will be enough. "I'm ready to move on. Drum corps great, I learned an incredible amount, but it's time to move on."
Berry, who starts to work as a kindergarten teacher this fall, isn't so sure. "I will still have summers off as a teacher," she said. "At this point, I would do (the souvenir trailer) again."


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Katherine is a regional centre with a population of approximately 10,000 people located on the Katherine River about 320 kilometres south of Darwin. The town is a service and retail centre for the surrounding pastoral and horticulture industries and aboriginal communities with both State and Commonwealth agencies based there. The town is also home to the headquarters of three major local government authorities, being Katherine Town Council, Roper Gulf Shire Council and Victoria Daly Shire Council.Read more...
Commercial Market In the Northern Territory
The commercial market within Darwin comprises 3 main areas: Darwin CBD, Casuarina and Palmerston.
The Darwin CBD office rental market continues to be influenced to a large extent by the NT and Commonwealth Government, which represents approximately 70% of the office market demand.


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A bit of a change in schedule with this month's review! I've pushed the promised Graphitint review back until next month (I was surprised by how they handled – more next month) to allow you plenty of time to visit this inspiring exhibition:
What: Nature's Song; Chinese Bird and Flower Paintings
Where: National Museum & Art Gallery, Cardiff
When: Until 23/04/2017 Tuesday-Sunday 10-5
Admission: Free
About: An exhibition showing and explaining traditional Chinese flower and bird paintings from as far back as the 16th century.
What really stuck me about this exhibition was just how thought-out and thorough it was. It was evident from the moment I stepped through the double doors into the space that whoever was behind the curation of this exhibition had passion.
Far from being what most would expect of an exhibition of paintings – walking around a space, looking at pictures on a wall, this exhibition is about becoming part of something. As you step into the space you're immersed in a culture. You'll initially be greeted by an information board offering introductory information, behind it a Chinese room divider, with a table offering high quality colour exhibition leaflets.
Not only are they informative, but also multilingual – another example of thoroughness, which is continued throughout the entire exhibition. Video/audio adds a whole other dimension and interest to the exhibition, with the sound of spoken Chinese and traditional instrumental music wafting through the space, accompanied by English and Welsh subtitles! This exhibition accommodates thoughtfully for their most likely visitors.
I was surprised by the size of the space too. However, the space wasn't sparse nor jam-packed to the extent of feeling claustrophobic. Visitors could move around comfortably without bothering each other, but never be short of points of interest. A wooden bench in front of the projected video was a sensible touch, and again, a thoughtful one.
In addition to the large screen there was also a small video station situated in front of what I'd describe as an installation, showing a replica work room, displaying traditional-style furniture, paper scrolls, and tools such as brushes and holders (copies of which are available in the gift shop). This allows you to truly appreciate the process and situation in which the surrounding artwork was created, especially as the video demonstrates how the tools would have been used.
It's hard to find fault with such a well thought-out and intriguing exhibition, however there was one aspect that I'm still on the fence about: the lighting. Whilst I can appreciate the intention behind the decision to include ambient lighting to create a certain serene atmosphere, I feel that by allowing the lighting to be a form of creativity in itself (there were also lighting effects – patterns on the floor resembling waves) it took focus away from the real beauty – the exquisite art. I feel that this should have been pared back a bit, and I personally felt I wanted to turn the lighting up to properly see the detail in each piece, though some may argue that the dim lighting reflected the delicacy of the work.
Personally speaking, 'Nature's Song' proved to be one of my favourite temporary exhibitions of the past few years, and has real substance to it. For art history fans, cultural studies students, and of course artists and art appreciators, this exhibition offers not only beautiful visual aspects, but also a peek into a whole way of life and working.
In regards to child-friendliness, I feel this exhibition is more for older children, who can appreciate the art as more than just a 'painting on a wall'. This is an exhibition to take your time in contemplative silence around. With Easter half term around the corner, it's the perfect opportunity to keep GCSE and A-level art students immersed (and hopefully inspired) for a while. I may just go back for a second look…


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Eddie is like a grizzled New Yorker who came right out of Central Casting. He's angry. He's got a big mouth. He's pissed off at society, corporations and assholes at Starbucks. He's constantly trying to temper his anger by delving into the zen of life. He reads up on spirituality. He's an animal lover who feeds squirrels. His weight a constant struggle, he's always on a diet - cutting out flour, sugar, meat, diary, trying to be vegetarian, trying to be vegan. Comedians bow before his loud mouth, angst ridden self to gain wisdom, advice and solace. He's know as "The Bitter Buddha", whether on stage, back stage, or joining his fellow podcasters on the weekly The Longshot Podcast.
Much to Eddie's surprise, last year a documentary crew approached him about making a fly-on-the-wall documentary on his life. It looks like it's about ready to come out of the oven, and is appropriately entitled The Bitter Buddha. The trailer alone shows a fascinating glimpse into his world of comedy and the comedians who worship him.
Keep track of the film's progress and whereabouts on The Bitter Buddha (Documentary) Facebook page.
Also, check out Eddie's hilarious web series online. Puddin' is a series of absurd comedy shorts that are lovely morsels of insanity. And you'll never know who'll show up. Check them out on Eddie's page www.eddiepepitone.com or on YouTube and laugh your guts out.
Here's one featuring Patton Oswalt.
And here's a fun UCB comedy short featuring Eddie.
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When you read a news article or have a conversation with another person about politics (or life in general), make a conscious effort to reflect on your own mental processes as you do so.
Are you passively consuming what others say? Or are you actively engaging with the presented material? If you already have an opinion on a situation, it's easy to make statements. But are you also asking questions? In conversation, do you voice your questions and doubts, or only your opinions and agreements? And what kinds of questions are you asking, whether aloud or to yourself or even subconsciously? What kinds of statements are you making? Are you just trying to defend yourself or are you really searching for truth? And are you trying to figure out WHO is right or WHAT is right?
No single human being has a monopoly on truth. The only way to get to truth is to examine multiple perspectives. Trust yourself to be able to analyze and synthesize information. Consider the possibility that perhaps your unique understanding may actually help move humanity collectively closer to Truth. And through a more accurate understanding of Truth, perhaps we will one day find or create the way to Peace.
Do not wait passively for truth to be revealed to you. Seek out answers for yourself.
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Holiday Inn Harbin City Centre
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Holiday Inn Harbin City Centre is an up-mid-range hotel managed by InterContinental Hotels Group. The hotel is located in the center of Harbin which is on the Harbin main tourist central Street (Pedestrian Street starting point) the geographical position is extremely superior. It takes five minutes to the famous Sophia church on foot and to the Songhua River takes only 15 minutes on foot too.
There is fast and convenient transportation also, 15 minutes to reach the economic development zone, five minutes to Harbin Railway Station, about 20 minutes to Harbin west station, about 40 minutes to Harbin Taiping International Airport and 100 meters to the airport bus line No.3. Only 15 minutes car drive to Sun Island Park and snow world.
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Built by D.I.G. Architects, K House is a residential structure that was built on a small lot on the side of a cliff. The architects decided to excavate the ground to make room for the main living space. The structure starts at ground level and descends to create "a habitat generated by the nature form of the cliff," according to the architect's website.
Designers Akinori Yoshimura and Maki Yoshimura built the K House in an open-plan style. No one room has a predetermined purpose (except the kitchen and bathroom). A floating deck can be found on the first floor to give people an area to get away from the earth-protected main floor. The roof of the building is inspired by a sail shape.
This stunning piece of modern architecture is located in Nagoya City, Japan.
The K House is Built on the Side of a Cliff
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How Much Swelling Occurs after Upper Eyelid Surgery?
How Much Swelling Occurs after Upper Eyelid Surgery?
Any inflammation that occurs during or after eyelid surgery is influenced by the following: (1) method of anesthesia, (2) surgical technique, (3) aftercare received after completion of surgery, (4) at home aftercare, and (5) the existence of other disorders such as sinus problems and allergies.
One of the ways that Dr. Amiya Prasad lessens post-surgery swelling is by employing his own sedation technique—LITE™ IV sedation. LITE™ stands for "local", "intravenous", "tumescent/twilight" with "ease of recovery". This type of sedation method places patients in a relaxed but conscious state that is generally less taxing on the body. Patients are able to recover from surgery much quicker and return to work sooner.
Can I Change My Eye Shape?
Can I Change My Eye Shape?
Eye shape is dependent on genetic characteristics like (1) dimension, (2) prominence, and (3) the shape and position of bones, tissues and ligaments around the eye. All these features are unalike for each person, and thus it is crucial to converse with your surgeon on which approach can give you the most natural-looking results.
Why do My Eyes Look So Tired? Should I See an Eye Surgeon or a Plastic Surgeon?
Why do My Eyes Look So Tired? Should I See an Eye Surgeon or a Plastic Surgeon?
As an Oculofacial plastic surgeon with over 20 years of experience, Dr. Amiya Prasad has seen to many corrective surgery cases, and has noted that eyes can look tired because of droopy eyelids and puffy under eye bags. He emphasizes the fact that eye surgery, if done poorly, has a serious effect on the function and health of the eyes, and thus it is vital that patients meet with a very experienced surgeon who specializes in that particular field. It is easy to be won over by notable terms like "Board Certified"; however, this term alone is not indicative of any specialized training or expertise in the area. Dr. Prasad recommends that patients do thorough research first before undergoing any kind of surgery.
How are Upper and Lower Eyelid Surgery Performed?
How are Upper and Lower Eyelid Surgery Performed?
Oculofacial plastic surgeon Dr. Amiya Prasad performs blepharoplasty with the use of his intravenous LITE™ IV sedation method—a technique that places patients in a relaxed, but still conscious state. This type of sedation method has been proven to allow patients to recover from surgery much quicker than they would had they been placed under general anesthesia.
During an upper eyelid blepharoplasty procedure, problems with the eyelid crease and extra skin on the eyelid are addressed. Other cases may also call for fat sculpting around the eye area as well. A lower eyelid blepharoplasty procedure addresses the problem of eye bags, and can be done from a transcutaneous (outside) or transconjunctival (inside) approach. Be sure to seek out a surgeon with superior eyelid surgery skills, as poorly done eye surgery can lead to other complications.
What are the Risks of Eyelid Surgery?
What are the Risks of Eyelid Surgery?
The risks of eyelid surgery can include the following: (1) bleeding, (2) infection, (3) drooping of the upper eyelids after surgery, (4) skin shortage that prevents full eyelid closure, (5) unwanted scarring, (6) lower eyelid retraction, (7) ectropion, (8) dry eyes and, (9) corneal ulceration. Be sure to have a complete medical and physical evaluation of your eyes before undergoing surgery, to prevent the risk of developing complications. A proper examination should include a proper diagnosis of any existing eye issues, such as ptosis or lacrimal gland prolapse.
How are Eyelid Surgery Scars Minimized?
How are Eyelid Surgery Scars Minimized?
Post-surgery scars can be avoided with (1) detailed planning, (2) minimally traumatic surgery and, (3) immediate post-operative care.
Dr. Amiya Prasad prefers the transconjunctival approach when performing a lower blepharoplasty, as it is less traumatic and leaves no external incisions on the skin. For upper blepharoplasty, Dr. Prasad employs his artistic eye when planning where to place the incisions in such a way that will be barely visible, even when the eyes are closed. After surgery, Dr. Prasad employs a suturing technique and administers platelet-rich plasma (PRP), in order to accelerate the healing process. This combination, along with proper home aftercare, has helped patients recover quicker with less scarring.
Do I Have Eyelid Ptosis, Extra Skin, or Both?
Do I Have Eyelid Ptosis, Extra Skin, or Both?
If the margin of the eyelid looks lower than normal, this is called "ptosis"—a disorder caused by a weakened levator muscle, which lead to sleepy and droopy-looking eyelids. In other cases, a patient may have excess skin that sits over the eyelid and weighs it down—a symptom of dermatochalasis. Ptosis can be addressed by having ptosis surgery to fix the orientation of the eyelid, and an upper eyelid blepharoplasty can address the extra skin over the eyes. Some people may have both issues at the same time, and both procedures can be performed.
Are the Results of Eyelid Surgery Permanent?
Are the Results of Eyelid Surgery Permanent?
The effects of eyelid surgery can last between 5-10 years, given the following circumstances: (1) the patient's age at the time of the surgery, (2) the patient's overall health, and (3) the state of the patient's skin. Oculofacial plastic surgeon Dr. Amiya Prasad makes it a point to manage his patient's expectations by helping them gain an understanding of how our faces age over the years and how this can affect the results of surgery.
How Do I Prepare Before Eyelid Surgery?
How Do I Prepare Before Eyelid Surgery?
When preparing for eyelid surgery, it is important to disclose the following information to your surgeon: (1) your overall health status and whether you have any prevailing conditions or ailments, (2) if you are taking any prescription medicine or supplements, and (3) if you have or had any eye ailments such as dry eyes or blepharitis. It is vital to address these conditions first before undergoing surgery in order to prevent any complications during surgery. Keep in mind that the more thorough you are about your medical history, the more favorable it will be for both you and your surgeon.
What are the Potential Eyelid Surgery Complications?
What are the Potential Eyelid Surgery Complications?
Some common complications patients may experience are the following: (1) droopy upper eyelids, (2) skin shortage that hinders the eye from closing properly, (3) lower eyelid scleral show, (4) lower eyelid retraction, and (5) ectropion. In order to steer clear of complications like these, pursue the services of a surgeon who concentrates on this type of eye surgery, as you can be assured that he will have a deeper and more extensive level of training and specialization in the field. Pursue a surgeon who will also be committed to understanding your own aesthetic goals, as well as the kind of results you hope to see.
Which Doctor is Best for Eyelid Surgery?
Which Doctor is Best for Eyelid Surgery?
Doing research is the best way to find yourself the right doctor for your case. Because eye surgery is a very complex practice, it most definitely necessitates skills and knowledge that most general surgeons simply do not possess; thus it is essential to look for a specialist with the proper training background and area of expertise. The amount of experience a doctor has is another important value to take into consideration. As a cosmetic Oculofacial plastic surgeon with over 20 years of experience, Dr. Amiya Prasad makes it a priority to educate patients about eyelid surgery so they can make more informed decisions.
What Type of Anesthesia is Best for Eyelid Surgery?
What Type of Anesthesia is Best for Eyelid Surgery?
Practicing Oculofacial plastic surgeon Dr. Amiya Prasad chooses to use his own method of sedation for surgical procedures—LITE™ anesthesia. LITE™ anesthesia stands for "local", "intravenous", "tumescent/twilight" with "ease of recovery". This type of sedation method places the patient in a tranquil state, while still being conscious during the procedure. In Dr. Prasad's experience, this technique is less taxing on the body, as opposed to general anesthesia wherein the patient is completely unconscious and placed on a ventilator.
I have Dark Skin. Is Upper Eyelid Surgery Safe for Me? I Don't want Keloids.
I have Dark Skin. Is Upper Eyelid Surgery Safe for Me? I Don't want Keloids.
The formation of keloids in darker skinned individuals can be avoided if extra precaution and care are given. In his article, "Ethnic Considerations in Eyelid Surgery", Dr. Amiya Prasad says that a good understanding of the skin type, facial anatomy and optimal placement of incisions on darker skinned people can help prevent the formation of keloids. Thus, it is advisable to seek out a surgeon with significant familiarity in treating darker skinned people and allots the needed time to fully evaluate and understand a patient's case.
When can I Go Back to Work after Eyelid Surgery?
When can I Go Back to Work after Eyelid Surgery?
Because downtime after surgery is often viewed as an inconvenience, Dr. Amiya Prasad established his own system of treatment that helps patients recover faster, with less downtime. It starts in his Joint Commission-accredited operating facilities, wherein he performs all surgeries with the assistance of an efficient team of nurses who he works with consistently. Years of experience have shown that the convenience of working in your own private facilities with a team you're familiar with makes surgical procedures run faster and smoother. When surgery is done, immediate one-on-one aftercare is given, which also plays an important role in helping patients recuperate faster. Patients are usually able to return to work within one week.
Is Eyelid Surgery Safe if I have Dry Eyes?
Is Eyelid Surgery Safe if I have Dry Eyes?
As an Oculofacial plastic surgeon, Dr. Amiya Prasad repeatedly comes across dry eye cases and has successfully performed eyelid surgery on many severe dry eye cases, and even on patients with Sjogrens Syndrome, rheumatoid arthritis and thyroid eye disease. Before having eye surgery, patients are evaluated and examined in order to determine the best position for the lower eyelid, which will better facilitate the proper lubrication of the eyes.
What's Better for Hooded Eyes: Lasers or Surgery?
What's Better for Hooded Eyes: Lasers or Surgery?
The heat from laser and radiofrequency instruments is designed to heat the skin and raise it by slow contracture. However, hooded eyes means that there is a lot of extra skin that needs to be contracted, which will take several sessions to fix. In addition to that, hooded eyes often have areas of fat that need sculpting, and only surgery will allow the surgeon to successfully manipulate these fatty areas. The precise manipulation of these areas of fat subsequently leads to better looking results.
Do Radio Frequency Devices Work for Hooded Eyes?
Do Radio Frequency Devices Work for Hooded Eyes?
High heat radiofrequency devices sometimes do more damage than good, as they tend to burn or even "cook" the much-needed layer of fat under the skin, rather than tighten skin. This only speeds up the skin's aging process. Remember that more heat does not mean more skin tightening is happening. In order the preserve the skin and retain its quality, an upper eyelid blepharoplasty is recommended for hooded eyes.
What is Eyelid Surgery Recovery Like When Performed by Oculofacial Plastic Surgeon Dr. Amiya Prasad
What is Eyelid Surgery Recovery Like When Performed by Oculofacial Plastic Surgeon Dr. Amiya Prasad
The rate of success of ptosis surgery is determined by the following:
(1) The type of surgery
(2) If other surgeries are performed alongside it
(3) The type of anesthesia used
(4) The surgical team
(5) The surgical technique
(6) The post-operative recovery process
Dr. Amiya Prasad has developed his own sedation technique specifically for his practice. This technique—LITE™ IV sedation—allows patients to emerge from surgery feeling more refreshed than they normally would had they been given general anesthesia. This type of sedation technique also lessens the post-surgery downtime experience.
In order to keep surgical procedures running smoothly, Dr. Prasad chooses to work in his own Joint Commission-accredited operating facilities with a consistent and tight-knit team of highly proficient professionals. Working in such a set-up makes everything enormously convenient for both surgeon and patient, as they are able to give patients the immediate care they need, which ultimately leads to a better recovery experience for them. With this kind of attentive care, most people are able to work again after 5-7 days.
Dr. Prasad asserts that with any type of surgery, technical expertise, experience, and an artistic eye are indispensable. Mastery of these techniques and exposure to different cases contributes to a surgeon's ability to make more accurate decisions and improves the way he responds to different scenarios.
Plastic Surgeon, Ophthalmologist, or Eyelid Specialist for Eyelid Surgery?
Plastic Surgeon, Ophthalmologist, or Eyelid Specialist for Eyelid Surgery?
Due to financial interests and competition, some surgeons have been known to engage in inter-specialty rivalry, claiming superiority over other groups of surgeons, and even overselling the term "Board-certified surgeon" in an effort to market their own practices.
As a practicing Oculofacial plastic surgeon with over 20 years of experience, Dr. Amiya Prasad consistently entertains patients from all over the world who seek corrective surgery for improper surgical jobs done elsewhere. Based on his experience, quite a few of these bad surgery jobs are often performed by general surgeons touting the "Board-certified" label. Dr. Prasad asserts that the "Board-certified" label is not entirely indicative of a surgeon's technical abilities, proficiency and artistry, and that there will always be inconsistencies. With that in mind, it is important for the patients to do their own research and seek out a surgeon who specializes in the type of surgery they are considering and will spend time understanding their case, as well as their aesthetic goals.
How Can I Tell if I Need Blepharoptosis or Blepharoplasty?
How Can I Tell if I Need Blepharoptosis or Blepharoplasty?
The orientation of the eyelid in comparison to the pupil is a crucial factor in deciding whether you will need blepharoptosis repair or blepharoplasty.
Blepharoptosis is present when the eyelid margin is lower than it should be, and dermatochalasis refers to extra skin over the eyelids, which gives eyes a hooded appearance. Dermatochalasis can be corrected by undergoing a blepharoplasty procedure. It is not uncommon for ptosis to go unnoticed, especially when a plastic surgeon mistakenly concludes that doing blepharoplasty will automatically fix the problem of drooping eyelids. It is also not unusual to find both dermatochalasis and blepharoptosis in some people, which can occasionally be a bit tricky when formulating a proper diagnosis and surgical plan for.
During the initial checkup, Dr. Amiya Prasad establishes whether a patient has ptosis by lifting up the extra skin to see if it has a positive effect on the eyelid margin or not. If the eyelid margin remains low, then he can assume that the patient has eyelid ptosis, which can be easily addressed with surgery.
What is the Difference Between an Eyelid Lift, Blepharoplasty, and Ptosis Surgery?
What is the Difference Between an Eyelid Lift, Blepharoplasty, and Ptosis Surgery?
Eyelid lifts are performed to remove, improve, or sculpt extra skin and fat around the eyelids, while blepharoplasty is performed on the upper and lower eyelids to address extra skin, fat, and other structural issues. A patient can choose if they want to undergo either an upper or lower eyelid blepharoplasty, or both. Ptosis surgery, on the other hand, is a procedure specifically designed to fix the orientation of the eyelid margin in relation to the pupil. Other specific ptosis procedures may also incorporate levator muscle advancement, levator resection, and frontalis sling.
Browlift Versus Blepharoplasty – Which is Best for Sagging Eyelids?
Browlift Versus Blepharoplasty - Which is Best for Sagging Eyelids?
When considering a patient who is troubled by excess skin over the eyes, the first step is to determine the cause. Dr. Prasad first looks for brow ptosis or descent of the eyebrow, and extra skin over the eyelids (dermatochalasis). Generally, if brow ptosis is present, then it is expected that dermatochalasis is also present. Keep in mind that blepharoplasty can be the sole answer for sagging eyelids, or it can be part of the answer. On the other hand, brow lifts can only become a considerable prospect if brow ptosis is present. The defining factor will ultimately depend on the source of the sagging skin, as well as the patient's aesthetic goals.
How Can I Fix One Drooping Eye?
How Can I Fix One Drooping Eye?
If a patient's baggy eyelids are caused by excess skin over the eyes (dermatochalasis), then a blepharoplasty is performed. If it is caused by ptosis, then ptosis surgery is done. Remember that before anything else, it is always important for a patient to meet with a specialist first, get a thorough diagnosis and discuss which procedure is right for their case.
Do I Have Eyelid Ptosis or Extra Skin?
Do I Have Eyelid Ptosis or Extra Skin?
Ptosis refers to a physical condition wherein the orientation of the eyelid margin relative to the pupil is lower than normal. Sometimes, the presence of extra skin above the eyelid can weigh it down and change its position or even affect vision. This condition is called "mechanical ptosis". During a preliminary check-up, Dr. Amiya Prasad will try to determine where the eyelid margin is positioned by lifting the extra skin. If the margin remains at a low orientation after lifting, it is probable that you have ptosis, and if that is the case, it is recommended that you undergo ptosis surgery to correct it, as this cannot be fixed by blepharoplasty alone.
How Blepharoplasty is Performed by Oculoplastic Surgeon Dr. Amiya Prasad
How Blepharoplasty is Performed by Oculoplastic Surgeon Dr. Amiya Prasad
Blepharoplasty is an upper and/or lower eyelid surgical procedure that is designed to improve the look and function of the eyes, and to address extra skin and swollen fat pockets around the eyes.
Dr. Amiya Prasad, a committed Oculofacial plastic surgeon with 20 years of experience, emphasizes the significance of performing blepharoplasty with not only a deep understanding of eye health, but as well as the importance of having the technical know-how to successfully realize the main objectives of the surgery.
Many of Dr. Prasad's clientele come to him to get corrective surgery for procedures that were inadequately done by other surgeons. He attends to patients in his Joint Commission-accredited operating facilities, normally using local anesthesia with intravenous (IV) sedation. Within a week, most of his patients are able to return to work without feeling too much pain.
What are the Possible Complications of Blepharoplasty (Eyelid Surgery)?
What are the Possible Complications of Blepharoplasty (Eyelid Surgery)?
Some complications that may arise during blepharoplasty are: (1) excessive bleeding, (2) infection, (3) unwanted scarring, (4) vision loss, and (5) double vision.
Keep in mind that matters such as extra skin and sagging fat pockets around the eyes do not typically fall under the category of "complications", and are considered "enhancements". Dr. Amiya Prasad often performs such enhancements on patients pursuing corrective surgery to fix unsatisfactory results from an earlier surgery done by another surgeon. Most of the time, the most frequent reason why people get revision surgery is to address retraction of the lower eyelid, which is a complication wherein the lower part of the eyes becomes exposed and irritated. It is best to seek out a surgeon who specializes in such cases in order to understand the best approach for treating it.


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We've all done it. We've taken a quick selfie and posted it on Facebook or Instagram. We've checked in online to a retail store, maybe to access some sort of discount. We've tweeted about our experience at an amusement park, a restaurant, or a movie theater.
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Legendary investor George Soros is back to making big bets, and Canada is really worried about a big part of its housing market.
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Some bids for Yahoo are topping $5 billion - Some bids for Yahoo's core business have come in "at or above" $5 billion, according to reports.
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GOLDMAN: We don't like what we see in the stock market right now Goldman Sachs is getting nervous about stocks.
It's never taken longer for US businesses to fill a job opening - Job openings in the US rose to a record 5.788 million in April.
The biggest video game conference in the US is about to take place ― here's what you need to know - The Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) is next week, and the conference is often a huge marketing event for video-game companies.
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text: ACT to present murder mystery dessert theatre By ARTESIA DAILY PRESS STAFF Published: 10:30 am, Sun. Feb. 1st, 2015Updated: 2:38 pm The Artesia Community Theatre will present "The Wedding from Hell" by Eileen Moushey Feb. 12-15 at Cottonwood Winery. The "evening of love, honor and murder" will be presented as a dessert theatre, with doors opening at 6 p.m. and dessert served at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 12-14 and doors opening at 1 p.m. with dessert at 1:30 p.m. Feb. 15. Tickets are $15 per person and must be purchased in advance at the Ocotillo Performing Arts Center Box Office or by contacting Maria Almanza at 748-4905 or Danielle Brady at [email protected] Courtesy Photo


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New research confirms the overall effectiveness of the 2014 to 2015 flu vaccine.
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The child flu vaccine (fluenz) used in last year's flu season provided good protection against circulating strains of influenza B according to a new Public Health England (PHE) study published in Eurosurveillance.
For those aged under 18 years:
- effectiveness of the vaccine against influenza A was 35%
- effectiveness of the vaccine against influenza B was 100%
In last year's flu season, all children aged 2, 3 and 4 were offered the nasal spray child flu vaccination Fluenz, along with primary and secondary school aged children in select pilot areas across the UK.
Today's report, which is an update on previous mid-season figures on vaccine effectiveness, also found that the 2014 to 2015 adult flu vaccine used in the UK was 34% effective against the circulating strains of flu. Lower estimates of the effectiveness were calculated mid-season at 3%, however a shift in the dominant circulating strains occurred throughout the rest of the flu season. The final results showed:
- effectiveness of the adult flu vaccine against influenza A was 29.3%
- effectiveness of the adult flu vaccine against influenza B was 46.3%
Professor Paul Cosford, PHE's Director for Health Protection and Medical Director, said:
In recent years, we have typically seen around 50% (ranging from 25 to 70%) effectiveness for the flu vaccine in the UK, and there has generally been a good match between the strains of flu in the vaccine and those that subsequently circulate. However, last year we saw a slightly lower vaccine effectiveness than usual.
Whilst it's not possible to fully predict the strains that will circulate in any given season, flu vaccination remains the best protection we have against an unpredictable virus which can cause severe illness and deaths each year among at-risk group. These include older people, pregnant women and those with a health condition, even one that is well managed.


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Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre, Emphasis in Production
The emphasis in production prepares students to work professionally as stage managers and production assistants. The BFA in theatre requires:
- A portfolio review and interview for entrance into the program. Portfolio reviews are held in early December, January and February (roughly concurrent with auditions). In addition, Theatre TCU students participate in the National Unified Auditions in New York, Chicago and Los Angeles, drawing a student body from around the nation.
- A yearly jury with the design and production faculty. No cuts are made; the jury is a time to assess growth and create a plan for further development.
BFA Production Entrance Interview Requirements
Bring a design portfolio and other visual support materials to their interview. Upload digital portfolio contents to Acceptd.com.Entrance Interview Information
View the BFA in theatre (production) degree plan, course offerings and descriptions.
BFA design and production classes average 12 students. BFA production students have the opportunity to build and work on virtually every Theatre TCU. Because of our small class sizes, most production students who are interested in serving as a stage manager, technical director, master electrician, master carpenter, paint charge or first hand on a Theatre TCU production can be in these roles multiple times. Because we don't have a graduate program in theatre, all student production staff are undergraduates.
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New Media Pioneer: Andrea Guy of Mossip Blog
Mossip is a community made by people who love music. We are here to provide you with Concert/Album Reviews, happenings in the music world and last but not least music gossip.
Q: How long have you been blogging?
A: The mossip blog is fairly new. We've only been up and running since July.
Q: In your opinion, what does a good song need to consist of?
A: A good song has to have a great lyric, a melody that's going to stick in your head and a good vocalist to sing it. The best song in the world will be ignored if the singer is terrible. Just as a great lyric can only take you so far if the music behind it is awful. Take The Beatles All You Need Is Love, which is a great example of a good song. Its got a simple yet great lyric with a message. The horn section in the chorus is what makes the song what it is. Then there's John's lead vocal. Combine all three of these and you have not just a great song, but pop perfection.
Q: What is your favorite band or favorite genre of music and why?
A: The favorite band question is a tricky one, I love so many. My top two artists right now are The Moody Blues and Elvis Costello. I love both of them because of their unique songwriting, even though the Moodies and Costello are about as different as night and day. You might guess that I'm a classic rock kinda girl. I always have been. It seems like the artists from 20 + years ago were the lucky ones. Technology and Mtv hadn't taken hold, so music was made by people that really cared about music, more so than image. You don't see many artists like Cass Elliot today. If you don't look like you could be on the cover of a magazine your chances of making it big diminish greatly.
Q: What changes in content laws, broadcasting rights, etc. have affected you most?
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Q: A recent study found blogs to be more effective than MySpace in generating album sales, do you feel blogs have that power?
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LINCOLN — A convicted Omaha killer, ordered to go free earlier this week, will stay put in prison for now.
Lancaster County District Judge Jodi Nelson opted Friday to keep Jack E. Harris, 47, in prison while the state appeals her decision to turn him loose on speedy trial grounds.
The move means this twisting, turning case now is in the lap of the Nebraska Supreme Court. In the next six to 12 months, the state's high court will decide whether Harris, who is serving a life sentence, will finish out that term.
Nelson had ordered Harris free — ruling that the Nebraska Attorney General's Office had done "nothing" after appealing retired Judge William Zastera's decision to grant Harris a new trial in the Aug. 23, 1995, drug-related killing of Anthony "Boo" Jones. By taking no action, Nelson wrote, prosecutors violated Harris' right to a speedy trial.
Even with Nelson's move Friday to put his release on hold, Harris' eventual freedom is still very much a possibility.
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A review of Nelson's order, court records and interviews with two one-time prosecutors, who spoke on condition of anonymity, suggested that scrutiny will focus on three players:
Prosecutor Corey O'Brien and the Nebraska Attorney General's Office: Judge Nelson, a former prosecutor, spent much of her dismissal order blasting the Attorney General's Office for not following through with challenges to Zastera's order granting Harris a new trial. She noted that O'Brien, chief of criminal prosecutions, could have obtained a hearing date before Zastera retired and could have sought a new judge to hear his motion for reconsideration after Zastera retired.
Further, after filing an appeal, O'Brien did not respond when the Nebraska Supreme Court sent an email to him, asking him to explain why the case didn't include an order on the motion to reconsider. Nelson ruled that O'Brien and the Nebraska Attorney General's Office failed to act from October 2017 through March 2018.
"The state could have done several things," Nelson wrote. "It could have asked for another district judge to be appointed, it could have begun preparing to retry Harris. ... Instead the state apparently did nothing."
O'Brien defended himself briefly outside court on Friday. He said he wanted to protect the state's interests by filing both an appeal and a motion for new trial. "We erred on the side of caution," O'Brien said.
Judge Zastera: On his third try in deciding Harris' case — his first two attempts were sent back by the Nebraska Supreme Court — Zastera ordered that Harris should be granted a new trial. The judge issued his order Sept. 21, 2017, just 10 days before he retired.
However, prosecutors say that order was faulty because Zastera didn't hold an evidentiary hearing on the purported new evidence entitling Harris to a new trial. Harris had pointed to a police report that wasn't turned over — and to an inmate's account that an accomplice had recanted his testimony against Harris and had confessed to the killing. (Such recantations aren't rare, especially when they come from informants who subsequently become concerned about their safety in prison.)
Two questions the high court may be asked: Was the judge's order for a new trial faulty? And if it was, should Harris' speedy-trial clock have started ticking?
Court officials: No court administrator assigned Harris' case to a different judge after Zastera retired. Logistics may have had something to do with that. The state's high court had reassigned the Douglas County case to a Sarpy County judge after all of Douglas County's judges recused themselves. They stepped aside because one of their colleagues, Leigh Ann Retelsdorf, was the original prosecutor on the case.
When Zastera readied for retirement, Douglas County court administrators say it doesn't appear he or his staff alerted them that they needed a new judge for the case, perhaps assuming the case immediately would be assigned to Zastera's successor. It wasn't.
The two prosecutors agree that Harris had no duty to seek out a judge; a defendant never does. But they disagree on who should have been seeking a replacement.
One of the attorneys noted prosecutors drive all criminal cases. Plus, in this case, O'Brien had sought a hearing on his motion to have Zastera reconsider his order. He should have alerted court administrators that the case had no judge, the attorney said. "It's the prosecutor's job."
But the other former prosecutor suggested that the court system should have ensured that Harris' case was assigned to a new judge. "The parties to a case shouldn't have to run around looking for a judge," the attorney said. "It's the judiciary's responsibility."
Now, it'll be the Nebraska Supreme Court's duty to sort out the mess.
Jones' wife found him bound and shot in the head in their apartment at 7317 Grant St. After a jury deadlocked in the first case, Harris was convicted largely on the testimony of an accomplice, Howard "Homicide" Hicks, and three inmates who said Harris made various admissions. In addition to Jones' killing, Harris had been suspected, but never tried, in another shooting death in the mid-1990s.
One judge called the dismissal the "Hollywood definition of a technicality."
But one man's technicality is another man's constitutional right: Under the Sixth Amendment, a defendant has an absolute right to be tried within six months, not including any time it takes to decide defendants' motions. And in this case, Harris's speedy-trial clock was ticking while the courts — and more pointedly, prosecutors, according to Judge Nelson — were doing "nothing."
Harris' attorney, Sarah Newell of the Nebraska Commission on Public Advocacy, filed for the dismissal. Now, his family is hopeful that Harris is on the cusp of freedom.
"God has the last say so," said a woman who identified herself as Harris' cousin.
Meanwhile, the victim's brother, Gary Jones, 58, said his phone "was blowing up" Thursday after The World-Herald first reported the dismissal.
Jones and his sisters are so concerned that they went downtown Friday to Douglas County Attorney Don Kleine's office to ask what was going on. Kleine, whose office recused itself from the case more than a decade ago, told the family what he knew.
"We're pretty upset," Gary Jones said. "I just want to know — is he gonna get off on a technicality? I'm kind of puzzled by the whole thing."


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It is common for a property owner to gift a family member or beneficiary with real property upon his death. The transfer process requires the itemization of important documents. The transfer process is best overseen by a real estate lawyer who, along with your trust and insurance company, can help you navigate the filing process if you go that route. If you do not, you can also transfer real property on your own.
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Transfer real property, or real estate, to a specified beneficiary. Create a living will that itemizes the real property, including any land and improvements such as wells, ponds and fences. Register your will with the state health department where you reside. Proceed to steps 4 and 5 for alternate transfer options.
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A rising hedge fund star has made a big bet on Chinese e-commerce site Alibaba, believing the company will be worth at least $200 billion when it goes public.
Glade Brook Capital Partners, the hedge fund firm founded in 2011 by Shumway Capital Partners veteran Paul Hudson, has amassed a roughly $250 million stake in private shares of Alibaba, according to a person familiar with the situation.
Yahoo owns about 24 percent of Alibaba, which is expected to hold an initial public offering in 2014 or 2015. Expectations are high for the IPO--which is likely to be held either in New York or Hong Kong--and could be one of the largest in recent years.
Hudson set up a private equity-style fund in August 2012, Glade Brook Private Investors, solely to invest in Alibaba. An initial round of fundraising in September 2012 took in about $30 million, which was used to purchase shares during an Alibaba financing round. That valued the company at about $35 billion.
Glade Brook finished raising a new round of capital this week, adding about $125 million by buying shares from other investors on the secondary market, according to the person. The firm now values Alibaba at approximately $140 billion, meaning its total investments are worth roughly $250 million.
But Hudson thinks Alibaba will go public this year or next and will trade at a valuation of $200 billion or higher, according to the person, who is familiar with Glade Brook's views. Hudson also believes the company is worth even more in the long term.


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The online examination for the Recruitment Process for RRBs (RRBs- CWE-V) Group "A"-Officers (Scale-I, II & III) and Group "B"-Office Assistants (Multipurpose) will be conducted by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) tentatively in November and December 2016.
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Online Examination – Preliminary Officer Scale I – 05 & 06.11.2016
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Online Examination Mains Office Assistant – 18.12.2016
Declaration of Result Mains (For Officers Scale I, II and III) – December 2016
Download of call letters for interview (For Officers Scale I, II and III) – December 2016
Conduct of interview (For Officers Scale I, II and III) – January 2017
Provisional Allotment (For Officers Scale I, II and III & Office Assistants) – February 2017
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Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti announced Tuesday that the city would purchase 7,000 body cameras for police officers in an effort to increase transparency.
Body cameras for officers have become a major issue in the wake of the shooting of unarmed black 18-year-old Michael Brown by a Ferguson, Mo., police officer and the conflicting accounts of what happened.
At a news conference, Garcetti said the cameras "are not a panacea, but they are a critical part of the formula. They're a great step forward."
"The trust between a community and its police department can be eroded in a single moment," Garcetti said. "Trust is built on transparency."
Advocates say the cameras will be a valuable tool for the department. The ability to record audio and video of police encounters with the public, they say, could help guard against officer misconduct and clear cops falsely accused of wrongdoing.
Steve Soboroff, president of the Police Commission, has spent months raising private money to outfit officers with on-body cameras. He said the mayor's plan would supplement the contract the LAPD was already negotiating with the camera vendor, eventually bringing more cameras to officers on the streets.
More than $1 million raised through private donations will help pay for the cameras, thus avoiding City Hall budget constraints.
Soboroff called the mayor's plan a "very big deal," saying the LAPD's use of the cameras could set a precedent for law enforcement agencies nationwide.
Earlier this year, the LAPD began a pilot program, testing different types of body cameras. Officers spent 90 days trying out camera equipment while department officials gathered input from the inspector general, the American Civil Liberties Union and other law enforcement agencies that have implemented the technology.
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Bruxism is the clenching or grinding of teeth, which occurs primarily while you are sleeping or under significant stress. The symptoms of bruxism can include:
- A sore, tired jaw (especially in the morning),
- Difficulty opening and closing your mouth,
- Sensitive teeth,
- Earaches or pain in your jaw joint,
- Flattened or worn-down teeth,
- V-shaped patterns at the gum line of a tooth,
- Pitting of the biting surface of a tooth, and
- Broken or fractured teeth.
One of the most common and effective ways to stop the damage caused by grinding and clenching is the use of an occlusal nightguard. A nightguard is a plastic device that fits over your teeth and is worn at night or during periods of known clenching and grinding to protect them from the damage caused by grinding. This occlusal guard allows the teeth to slide freely from side to side and reduces overall bite pressure, resulting in significantly less damage to the teeth, and has been shown to reduce the need for future dental treatments. If necessary, Dr. Victor will discuss with you the pros and cons of an occlusal nightguard.


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Q: I registered last year, do I need to register again?
A: Regulations vary according to the program you're in; refer to the Doctoral or Master's Specialization sections of the Department website and/or check with the Graduate Secretary.
Q: Do I have to register for intersession if I am not taking courses but continuing my research?
A : Confirm with the Graduate Secretary to ensure you are maintaining your registration status.
Q: How do I learn who is my Program advisor?
A : When you were sent the 'recommendation for admission letter' this information was included. You can also check with the Graduate Secretary.
Q: Is it possible to change supervisors?
A: Yes. There are circumstances when a change may be helpful to a student. If you think that a change may be desirable, see the Graduate Coordinator.
Q: What are the rules governing my relationship with the University of Alberta?
A: The Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research (FGSR) Calendar for the year in which you first registered in your current program is the "final authority" for various matters affecting students. In addition, please refer as well to the Code of Student Behaviour which can be found in the Calendar. This code covers matters relating to individual student or group behaviour that could result in serious fines, expulsion or suspension. It is strongly recommended that all students read this section of the calendar.
Q: How do I register for an individual study course?
A: Application forms and guidelines are available from the Graduate Secretary and the Department website (under Forms). Note that all independent study proposals must be approved by the course instructor, the student's Program Advisor and the Graduate Coordinator.
Q: What are the expectations of the Capping Exercise?
A: The capping exercise (EDPS 900) is a *3-credit culminating course for students in the course-based master's program. In this course students are expected to demonstrate skills of inquiry, reflection and critique and reflect on learning from their graduate experience. They will conduct a research inquiry that may entail analysis of a work-based problem, a critical literature review, a scholarly paper, development of professional or organizational resources, or evaluation of a program and/or policy. The scope and magnitude of the capping exercise will be the same as expected in a 3-credit graduate-level course. When the product is a written document it should be approximately 5000 words in length. Further details can be obtained from the Graduate Secretary or from the Department's website.
Q: Where can I find out about my grades?
A: You can find your grades through the Beartracks system.
Q: If I am not happy with a grade I receive in a course, what should I do?
A: In the first instance, discuss your concern with the course instructor. If this does not lead to resolution of the issue, then see the Graduate Coordinator, who will suggest further avenues for you to consider.
Q: Whom should I notify if I have a change of address?
A: Change your address through the Beartracks system and contact the Graduate Secretary.
Q: Where can I find accommodation?
A: Various kinds of accommodation are available for both single and married students. Students interested in living off Campus may contact the Housing Registry at the Students & Union Building (SUB) for a list of available housing. Phone 492-4212 or try their website at: Available Housing. Those who prefer to stay on Campus should contact Housing Services (44 Lister Hall, 492-4281).
Q: I am a foreign student. Do I need health insurance?
A: Yes. You cannot get medical treatment without it. Foreign students must contact the Health and Dental Plan Office, Room 6-14 SUB.
Q: What about Canadian students from other provinces?
A: Alberta Health Care has a reciprocal arrangement with Canadian provinces except Quebec (who opted out) whereby patients simply present their home-province healthcare card prior to service. Quebec residents can try presenting their healthcare card and, if it is not accepted, they will need to pay the doctor or facility prior to service and seek reimbursement from the Quebec plan directly. For details, contact Alberta Health Care by phone (427-1432) or see the web site www.health.gov.ab.ca.
Q: Still have questions?
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Tempo EP 10416Posted: May 29, 2008 Filed under: 60s, Beat Records | Tags: Sam the Sham and the Pharaohs, The Beatles, The Byrds, The Ivy League 1 Comment
This four song EP has cover versions of "Wooly Bully" originally recorded by Sam the Sham and the Pharaohs, "Tossing and Turning" by the Ivy League,"Help" by the Beatles and "Mr. Tambourine Man" by the Byrds. With names like "King Suez" for Sam the Sham and "The Stars" for the Beatles the producers were not terribly creative but I guess teenagers got the idea.
KING SUEZ AND THE PYRAMIDS, Wooly Bully
RED COOK, Tossing and Turning
THE STARS, Help
THE GAMBLERS, Mr. Tambourine Man
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"Tossin' & Turnin' " ist eine "Bobby Lewis" (Malou Rene / Ritchie Adams) Nummer.
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Navy Sonar & Explosives Will Kill Marine Life: Help Save the Whales
It's my understanding that the death of thousands of whales and dolphins to date is not simply collateral damage from weapons testing. These cetaceans and mammals are quite possibly higher beings incarnated here to assist Humanity at this critical time in our evolution.
One has to wonder why the US Navy would contemplate the destruction of valuable sea life that is part of the balance in nature unless they are lawless and intent on the purposeful destruction of all things good.
No doubt it is the dark aspect of the military that is conducting these "tests"—if indeed they are tests at all—and I suspect the number 1,000 is drastically understated. Haven't thousands of these creatures already died in the past few years?
Where we're going, we will have no need of military might, weapons or strategic global power. Peace is our future.
You can sign the petition at the Source link. ~ BP
The Navy is prepared to kill nearly 1,000 whales and other marine mammals during the next five years of testing and training with dangerous sonar and explosives. Tell Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel to direct the Navy to adopt commonsense safeguards that will protect marine mammals during routine training without compromising military readiness.


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A couple of months ago I was in one of the most picture perfect places that I have ever had the luxury of visiting. I lived there for about two weeks in my tent, but things weren't quite right. I was working a lot online, causing me to lose sight of what was important – that whole making friends thing, and appreciating the beautiful multi-colored lagoon that was just a tent unzipping away. To boot, I was plagued with anxiety, in part due to my own wonky brain chemistry, while partially a demon inflicted on me by someone who turned out to be a being I never should have welcomed into my life.
As such, I never told the stories of the wonderfully odd beings that I met during my time in Bacalar. I was in no state to appreciate the beauty around me, let alone write it down in any form you would enjoy reading. Still, I wrote myself some notes to remind me. So here you are, the oddest people that graced me with their presence at Casa China, on the lagoon of Bacalar.
I hadn't hitchhiked in a couple of months due to having met someone who paid for my busses for a good chunk of Mexico, and who I then flew to Canada to see. I don't believe in mistakes, but I definitely could have gone without meeting this person. So when I landed back in Cancun, I was determined to hitchhike straight back out. The ATM that robbed me at the airport, however, had a different plan. No matter, after surviving an extra day in Cancun, I hit the road.
I woke up early, ecstatic to get out of Cancun – my own personal hell. After a quick collectivo ride to get out of the city, I stuck my thumb out. How I smiled at every car passing by! Look at me, look at me! I'm hitchhiking! My soul is happy once more! I don't even care if you pick me up or not, cause look, look! MY THUMB!
It wound up being a very short day of hitching, complete with many locals providing me with advice on where would be good to hitch from. The culture in Mexico is such that even those who don't hitch fully approve of it – a drastic change from the United States I had hitched through before arriving in Mexico.
I was stunned at the beauty of Bacalar when I arrived. This massive lagoon is complete with every color of blue and turquoise you can imagine. I pitched my tent overlooking this glory, and life truly seemed perfect for a moment.
As I sat down on one of the couches in the lobby, where I'd soon find out everyone hung out, a man sat next to me, and started chatting away. He talked, and talked, and then he talked some more. It wasn't much of a conversation as him talking at me, but, as luck would have it, he was an interesting enough human being to warrant my ears listening away without my mouth flapping away. A rarity indeed – I don't usually shut up.
The man started telling me that he was a shaman, and had hitchhiked to Bacalar to perform a ritual of some sort. He then began telling me about how he was on Animal Planet. Now usually if a semi-crazy person were to tell me this, I would not believe them. "Yeah, okay buddy. Sure you were," I would normally have thought. But he had the pictures to prove it. He then went on to tell me about his expertise in the field of snakes.
He discussed how bad information gives bad perceptions – something that applies to both snakes and the world at large. Most snakes, he told me, don't even have venom, and will not harm you. Still, people fear them. After speaking for a good 15 minutes, me listening to every word, he very casually said, "Do you want to touch a snake now?"
He had made no indication whatsoever of there being a snake present in our midst before this statement.
Then he pulled out Boris, his snake, from a pillowcase. Boris was awesome, and I loved petting him.
Later that day, I sat outside having a smoke by myself. A British girl sat next to me, and we started the usual small talk. Then an older Mexican man walked up to the hostel door.
"Coconut man!" She exclaimed excitedly. "That's the coconut man. If you want weed, he's your guy. He's the man of three Cs – coconuts, cocaine, and cannabis!" Well, he had amazing coconut empanadas, which were always sitting at the front of the hostel, with a cup to place the money in on good faith, so I was quite certain the other C I partake in would also be delightful. It was. Hint: I wouldn't touch the second C.
Later that evening, the same girl was pacing around the hostel. "Does anyone have rolling papers?" As she asked each person, no one had any to give her. The new girl lurking in the corner chimed up. "I have rolling papers…" I said in a timid manner very unusual to my character.
She played me a song on her brand new ukulele for a paper. It was a great trade.
When I myself was running low on rolling papers, I asked one of the guys who worked for accommodation at the hostel where I could buy them in town. It was a very small town, you see, and I didn't know the name for rolling papers in Spanish. "Well, you can either get them at the craft store, or there's a man who hangs out every night at 9 pm in the center square. He sells nothing but papers." Well, alright then.
Later, I was sitting on my computer, when a guy I hadn't spoken to walked up to me. He stared at me for a moment, and then giggled. Then he stared at me some more. "Sorry, it's my birthday," he said, walking off before I had the chance to say so much as, "Happy birthday, strange man." He was wearing some sort of leopard print skirt.
That was only day one, and the fascinatingly odd characters by no means stopped there.
There was the Swedish man I became friends with, who was traveling with his son. He had been living in Mexico for a while, and was a fellow online earner. I asked him what he did for a living, to be met with astonishment: not only did he create crossword puzzles for a living, but he had made around 30,000 of them in his life. I was impressed.
One day I was sitting at the little chilling area right on the lagoon, at the bottom of the stairs from the hostel. My Swedish friend and his son came down the steps as I was listening to music, and enjoying the beautiful view in front of me.
"Oh, I didn't think anyone would be here," he said to me. "I was going to swim naked."
"Oh, it's okay! I can leave, there are plenty of nice spots to go hang out," I happily replied.
"No, no, that's not what I meant. It's just… do you mind if I swim naked?"
"Not at all!" I replied, averting my eyes as he and his son jumped into the lagoon.
Naturally, the following day I decided that a naked swim was exactly what I needed. So while no one was down on the dock – not a person to be seen – I peeled off my clothes, and hopped in. About three minutes later, a small tourist boat sailed on by. I scampered out of the water before they got too close, but certainly gave them a lovely full naked view in the process. Happy vacation, guys.
The first day I met my German friend, we were sitting in front of the hostel making small talk. He had a very strange and mysterious pink liquid in a jar, with random bits of who knows what floating in it. The flies were swarming around it. As I observed this, wondering what on earth he was drinking, my Swedish friend sat in the background tearing feathers out of a dead bird. Who knows what was going on there. I just didn't question it.
My German friend began the lovely daily tradition of bringing over delicious smoothies to me as I worked online. He'd never interrupt me – he would just hand me the smoothie, and walk away. This was when I learned of the tree called Moringa, whose leaves he quite often put in the smoothies. The leaves of this tree have crazy amounts of nutrients, and, apparently, you can actually live off of these leaves alone. This was one magical tree.
During this time, I was eating freakishly healthily. My body hated it. It craved sugar and junk, but finding prepackaged food fit for a vegetarian in a tiny Mexican town is easier said than done. So I mostly ate fresh fruit, guacamole, and yogurt. I was in a constant state of starvation. So when a vendor came along one day with a very odd looking treat, I inquired as to what it was.
Chunks of coconut positively smothered in caramel. Hallelujah!
So that was Bacalar. Every day was more or less the same. I'd wake up around 7 am, work for an hour, have my coffee and fruit salad breakfast, and then work again until 3 pm. Then I'd walk the 40 minutes to town, buy some food, walk or taxi back depending on how many bags I was carrying and how crazy hot it was out. I'd get stoned, and shortly thereafter realize that I was incapable of sitting still. I felt very antisocial and very anxious at that time, so I wasn't able to socialize much. Soon after getting stoned, I'd go back to working, albeit at a much slower pace. As soon as it got cool enough out, I'd go to my tent, watch some TV on my computer, and be asleep by 10.
It wasn't the most fascinating time in my life. And it wasn't the happiest time in my life. But man, those characters sure kept me entertained.


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Kaleidoscope Angel Totem, The world is NOT Black & WhiteFebruary 28th, 2014 in member junk
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24"H x 15"W x 5"D Colorful, serene wall angel totem. She is made out of an antique candle sconce. Quite an eye catcher!
Pattern or design used: My own design - Lauretta Lowell
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Who can argue with wanting the most affordable, high-quality health care for the most people? An abundant supply of a good thing is a desire that is unassailable by any one who wants to be a welcome participant in the public discourse. So, our challenge is to discover the best means of maximizing the supply of the unarguably good thing, right?
Mental exercise: With the following items in mind, imagine a line-graph with (Y) level of government regulation involved in production of the item on the vertical axis and (X) availability (i.e. affordability) on the horizontal axis:
Hula hoops Cheeseburgers DVD players
Flat-screen TVs Breast augmentation surgery Video games
Lasik surgery Heart transplants Dialysis treatment
Automobiles Barbie dolls Firearms
Air travel Recorded music Television programming
Gasoline Cell phones Kidney transplants
Cigarettes Women's lingerie Denim Jeans
Candy bars Pornographic movies Prescription drugs
Harley Davidsons TV news shows Bicycles
Coffee or espresso Bottled water Obama figurines at National Airport
One's mind will produce a curve sloping downward from left-to-right. Capitalism applied to the delivery of a product or a service is near miraculous in its efficiency. Government intervention has the opposite effect. Always.
A second mental exercise: How many of the 37 million people without health care insurance (or other means of obtaining health care services) DO have:
– A cell phone – an automobile
– indoor plumbing – a roof over their head
– membership to a health club – a recent visit to MacDonald's
– a flat-screen TV – Cable TV subscription
– more than a six-pack of beer in the refrigerator
I'd wager that more than 75% of the uninsured possess 6 out of 9 those discretionary items.
If we turn the capitalist animal loose on the health care "problem" it will be solved virtually overnight. It's not that government bureaucrats are incompetent or have bad or dishonorable intentions. It's that human nature is unalterably productive when properly situated in a capitalist system (just look around – none of what you see materialized spontaneously) and human nature is also charitable; we love life (not just our own) and naturally do what it takes to support it. If it were otherwise, Microsoft would ask for money from the American Cancer Society, not the other way around. That productive nature of man is, properly, not at home in the government. The government is (or should be) definitively and intentionally NOT productive – it is (as it should be) administrative, clerical, custodial and cumbersome in nature. It should be small and unimportant in our daily life, not in control of 25% of GDP (pre-health care reform – add another 17%) and intrusive, because political decisions invariably reflect a bias and favoritism that may or may not reflect what is in the interest of promoting the "general welfare." Office-holders and staffers do not award contracts and favors to complete strangers – they reward people with whom they are familiar – campaign contributors and political cronies.
The point about the power and need for capitalism in the process of producing good things, and a slightly more subtle point, were made a few months ago during a stroll past the North Portico of the White House, where we saw a giant pink ribbon hanging between two of the mansion's white columns.
We all know that symbol – it announces and symbolizes solidarity with victims of the disease and those involved in the effort to cure breast cancer. It represents a very successful "branding" of a charitable cause. Putting aside the question of why this particular cause, over all others, is worthy of the imprimatur of the White House and whether this is a scandalous private use of public property – (What more prominent "billboard" is there?) is there any doubt someone, somewhere is making money off of the pink ribbon? (For the record, I don't mean to impugn anyone's integrity or sincerity – just making a point. Neither would I suggest that it's part of the Obama Administration's armor against criticism – "Hey, look, we're for curing breast cancer, so how can you be against us?!")
The point is – it takes money. Curing breast cancer (or heart disease, acne or athlete's foot) takes money. That's why every Saturday night there is a 1000-person, $10,000 per table fund-raising event at the Washington Hilton. And, after it's collected, that money doesn't sit in piggy-banks, Benjamins talking to Hamiltons and Lincolns. The money is put to work, paying the salaries of researchers, the rent on labs and office space, and buying computers and books and files and paper and pens and paper-clips and test tubes and beakers and Bunsen-burners . . .
It takes money and its genesis – the oft-reviled but indestructible and sine qua non of our life-style – the profit motive. Some of the researchers, I'm sure, work on a volunteer basis and some of the doctors make less money than they could in other practice areas, trading cash for fulfillment of another form. And there are likely among the principals some number who will GIVE their cure away when/if they discover it. But the vast majority of the work is conducted with the expectation of compensation and profit. As kind-hearted and well-intended as the efforts are, they would cease within a very short time if the money spigot is turned off.
Yet, one of the not-very-well-hidden objectives of the Obama/Pelosi/Reid, Progressive/Democrat health care reform program is the demonization of the money-makers in the medical and insurance industries and the elimination of "fat-cat bonuses and obscene profits" in favor of a lower-cost (not really) government program that is run with the more pure, seemingly more humane and admirable objective of helping the poor get better care.
"Making a profit" vs. "helping the poor" is not the choice we face any more than "making hula hoops" vs "curing breast cancer" is a choice. We're not dealing with limited resources or lack of kindness or of capital. Invention and innovation don't happen based on how earnestly and fervently we wish for the answer or the cure; they happen as a result of human endeavors supported by monetary incentives.
We can win the debate if we expose the false choices. The pink ribbon on the White House is the administration's unwitting confession that their program presents a false choice in that the program asks and answers the wrong questions.
How do we get more health care? Let the profit-motive animal loose, and watch the flood.


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Man and Nature: Or, Physical Geography as Modified by Human Action is a book written by George Perkins Marsh in 1864.
It is one of the first works to document the effects of human action on the environment and it helped to launch the modern conservation movement. Marsh argued that ancient Mediterranean civilizations collapsed through environmental degradation. Deforestation led to eroded soils that led to decreased soil productivity. Additionally, the same trends could be found occurring in the United States. The book was instrumental in the creation of Adirondack Park in New York and the United States National Forest. Gifford Pinchot, first Chief of the United States Forest Service, called it "epoch making" and Stewart Udall wrote that it was "the beginning of land wisdom in this country."
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CMAS Disciplinary Committee – Case DC 2016-01, Emmanouil GiankosSpearfishing 15.12.2016
We would like to inform all competitors who participated in the XXX World Spearfishing Championship 2016 that Mr. Emmanouil Giankos has lodged an appeal against the CMAS Technical Delegated decision dated 17 September 2016 disqualifying Mr. Giankos from the results of the competition which took place in Syros Island, Greece.
With respect to this case, the CMAS Disciplinary Committee has taken note of appellant's request to annul the results of the XXX World Spearfishing Championship 2016. Thus, we invite the competitors who wish to submit observations about this case and/or to be heard by the CMAS Disciplinary Committee to file their requests outlining their interest in the outcome of the case and indicating in which way they could be directly and significantly affected by the decision to be taken by the CMAS Disciplinary Committee, together with their submissions and reliefs requested.
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