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Having LASIK was the best thing I ever did, and having Dr. Filutowski was a no brainer.
I have so many good things about Dr. Filutowski and his staff. Having LASIK was the best thing I have ever did and having Dr. Filutowski was a no brainer. Really made me feel comfortable and at ease with the entire procedure. Best investment overall. Highly recommend him.
After I had my cataract surgery, and my husband saw how well I was doing and how content and happy I was with my procedure. He decided, "I've had enough with all these glasses laying around. So I am going to go and have the same surgery too with Dr. Filutowski."
After LASIK, I feel fabulous. It's given me that confidence, and it's freed me.
Doing hair, being a hair stylist, it's all about creativity and positivity. I was feeling insecure, fat, and frumpy. I just hid behidn my glasses, they were my shield to life. I was gonna be stuck with them and that's how I felt. After LASIK, I feel fabulous. It's given me that confidence and it's freed me. It's the freedom to do whatever I need to in life becuase I no longer have something i gotta constantly remember. and I just loved the whole experience.
I would recommend Dr. Filutowski 'cause doing my own homework and Googling and searching out there and seeing what was out there, Dr. Filutowski was ranked number one for our area, he had the best reviews, he has the most experience, and made me feel confident. And then when I went into his office, the treatment, the professionalism, the education, going over the procedure, helped me release that fear factor which is what I would want you to have, no fear, because it was really an amazing experience.
I thoroughly enjoy my vision now... it's the best investment I've ever made.
I thoroughly enjoy my vision now. It's the best investment I ever made. I wake up in the morning. I don't have to fumble with glasses and contacts. I can actually see.
My family and I enjoy being outdoors. I don't have to worry about being at the beach or swimming and glasses or contacts. Are they gonna fall out? I don't have to worry about my glasses fogging up when I'm cooking or going outside. It truly is the best investment I ever made.
If you've ever been told you're not a candidate for LASIK, if you've ever thought that your vision's too bad, you have astigmatism, I can only say go see Dr. Filutowski. There is hope. There is a procedure out there for you. It may not be LASIK. Mine was RLE. It's the best decision I ever made.
I had the SMILE procedure done and I couldn't be happier with the outcome
Dr. Filutowski and his staff at both offices are great! I had the SMILE procedure done and I couldn't be happier with the outcome. I am only 1 month post op so far, but I can already see really well. If you are in need of corrective eye surgery, they are the place to go
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My vision is back to 20/20 and no reading glasses either!
Dr Dempsey did my LASIK surgery 9 years ago and it was a great experience; to be able to see without corrective lenses and a very fast recovery time. Now I'm having Dr Filutowski get rid of the cataracts that have developed with age and the CLEAR upgrade with multifocal lenses. The surgery is quick and the staff at the surgical center are the best I've ever experienced. My vision is back to 20/20 and no reading glasses either!
... some 7 years after the surgery, my vision is still 20/20.
I began seeing the fine folks and professionals at the Filutowski Institute in 2010 at which tme I had previously seen another opthamologist group. I was told that my elevated eye pressure suggested early glaucoma. At the same time I had worn contact lens to correct extreme myopia for over 40 years. I also had early stages of cataracts but not too severe. In 2010 I had cataract surgery with interoccular lens implants which corrected the myopia taking my vision from 20 / 1000 to 20 / 20 immediately. I no longer wear corrective lens if any type. I am still being treated with daily use of eye drops to bring my eye pressure into a good, solid normal range. The eye surgery was simple and pain free. I was given numbing eye drops which served to prevent all eye pain during the procedure. Each eye was done one week apart and I experienced no side effects. I still have normal eye pressure and as of my eye examination yesterday, some 7 years after the surgery, my vision is still 20 / 20.
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My family is so thankful to Dr. Filutowski and his staff. Life for our family just became a whole lot brighter.
About 5 years ago my husband had LASIK eye surgery, and it changed his life. Working in construction at that time made it impossible for him to wear glasses or contacts without constant irritation. LASIK made his everyday life more enjoyable. This year, after 17 years of dealing with contacts I finally made the decision to have High Definition LASIK. WOW! Every day is a much more pleasurable experience. Especially when it's late at night, (when my contacts would have been really dry and irritating) now I just smile and enjoy the view. My family is so thankful to Dr. Filutowski and his staff. Life for our family just became a whole lot brighter. Dawn Rank (stay at home mom; Fitness competor) Tom Rank (Beresford Contracting, Inc. Owner)
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LASIK has helped improve my life in so many ways, and my only regret is waiting so long to have the surgery.
Poor vision was something that I struggled with for many years. I always had to think twice before participating in certain sports and activities. Deciding to have LASIK was one of the best decisions I have ever made. LASIK has helped improve my life in many different ways and my only regret is waiting so long to have the surgery. Since my surgery I no longer dread participating in sports and water activities, I now look forward to them. I also enjoy doing everyday tasks such as driving and computer work without worrying about my contacts irritating my eyes or drying out. Just waking up in the morning without the hassle of wondering where my glasses are is amazing. I never thought that my vision could be this GREAT. I am so thankful to Dr. Filutowski for my 20/20 vision!
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After being in glasses since first grade, and contacts since third, I was completely amazed when I walked out of Dr. Filutowski's office after undergoing his ICL procedure - I could see!
After being in glasses since first grade, and contacts since third, I was completely amazed when I walked out of Dr. Filutowski's office after undergoing his ICL procedure - I could see! I grew up and now work with horses for a living, and with eyes as bad as mine (in the -8's), sweaty glasses sliding down my nose or just working without them weren't options. That left me wearing contacts in a dirty, dusty environment day in and out and my eyes have scars from all the ulcers to prove it. I no longer have to worry about any of this, and I can find my way to the bathroom in the middle of the night without fumbling for my glasses or feeling guilty for sleeping with my contacts. I will forever be thankful to Dr. Filutowski and his amazing staff.
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My life is great....take the step to have LASIK now! You will love having clear vision and feeling young again!
Wow...my results were amazing! I had LASIK with Dr. Filutowski after years of wearing ugly reading glasses at work, restaurants, and simply reading at the beach. The staff was warm, caring, and empathetic to my personal situation. They helped me understand everything about what I could expect from my surgery from beginning to end. Dr. Filutowski treated me with respect and truly seemed to care about my vision issues. I highly recommend him to anyone looking to find a caring, dedicated LASIK doctor. My life is great....take the step to have LASIK now! You will love having clear vision and feeling young again!
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I have worn glasses for 38 years... I am so excited to say that I am now free from them!
[I'm writing this after my] one month follow up after LASIK surgery. I have worked in medical office settings for over 25 years and I found the staff to be professional, helpful, attentive and compassionate. That is very important to me.
I have worn glasses and contacts for 38 years. I could not function in daily life without them. I am so excited to say that I am now free from them! It is as though I am looking at the world completely differently. I am very glad I made the decision to have the procedure done.
The procedure was very fast, but everything that led up to the procedure was very thorough and that gave me even more confidence to have it done. I am overall very happy with every aspect of my experience.
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After over 20 years of being nearsighted and relying on glasses, I finally decided that I'd had enough. I went to the Filutowski Cataract & LASIK Institute (FCLI) with the hopes that I'd qualify for LASIK. My first consultation was at the Orlando office. After a thorough eye exam, it was determined that I wasn't the greatest candidate for LASIK due to my high level of nearsightedness (around -12 in both eyes). I was told, though, that I could be a candidate for a procedure I'd never heard of called ICL (Implantable Collamer Lens). With ICL, a microscopic opening is made in the eye and a prescription lens is placed inside, behind the iris and in front of the eye's natural lens.
I met with Dr. Konrad Filutowski at the Lake Mary office for an additional consultation. He confirmed, with no surprise, that I am quite nearsighted, and he agreed that ICL would likely provide the best results. The idea of a lens being placed into my eye made me a little uncomfortable, but Dr. Filutowski reassured me that he's one of the more experienced eye surgeons in the state when it comes to ICL, having performed over 400 procedures. I did a little research on my own and it seemed like a vast majority of patients were pleased with their results, so I set the surgery date.
Having never had a surgical procedure before, I didn't really know what to expect going in. I have to say, though, that the procedure surprised me by being fast and completely painless. On the day of surgery, I was given A LOT of eye drops along with a gel that was spread on the eye prior to surgery. The procedure itself felt relatively short and, like I said before, was pain-free. A white sheet was placed over my head, with an opening over the operated eye, and I was told to focus on a light above my head while Dr. Filutowski did his work. In what had to be less than a half hour, both lenses were in and I was brought out to a waiting area, already able to see well enough to read a clock on the opposite wall.
I had taken a Valium to help calm the nerves, and as a result my energy felt a little low after the procedure. The staff at FCLI kept checking on me in the minutes after, giving me crackers, juice and water. Before long, my energy returned and I simply had to wait a couple of hours for my eye pressure to be checked. I got a bite to eat at a nearby restaurant, came back in time for the pressure check and was told that all looked good and I could go home.
That first day, my vision felt slightly blurry and out of focus. Everywhere I looked, there seemed to be a great deal of haloing. My left eye seemed to be a little clearer, and my right eye alternated several times between clear and blurry vision (which is actually normal). I was able to watch t.v. but the images looked a little out of focus. I decided to let my eyes rest up, and got a good night's sleep before my follow up appointment the next day.
When I woke up on the second day, my vision was significantly clearer and there was no more haloing. I went back to the Lake Mary office and my eyesight was checked. To my surprise, I was seeing 20/15 in both eyes! I am very happy with the results and that I decided to go with ICL. I dealt with a little eye irritation over the first few days, typically in the morning, but the eye drops would usually clear that up pretty quick. There have been a handful of times when I'd get the feeling like there was something small in my eye (like a grain of sand), but it was only a mild irritant and the feeling would go away on its own.
[A week after my procedure], my vision feels great. Each day gets a little clearer and the world truly looks like it's in high-definition now. If you're tired of glasses like me and have a higher prescription, I wholeheartedly recommend Dr. Filutowski and the rest of his staff at FCLI.
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...it is easy to see why this place is ranked the best! The technology is obviously world class. The customer service is excellent!
First rate experience...every time! I had LASIK done by Dr. Filutowski ten years ago then recently had a PRK enhancement. This facility runs like a well-oiled machine. All of the staff have been commendable, especially Margi, the LASIK counselor, who is very personable and a delight to work with during this potentially stressful process. Dr. Paglia was also patient during my follow-ups and explained everything clearly to me. The techs who worked with me were also top notch. I wish I knew their names to compliment them. Dr. Filutowski is impeccable. When I developed iritis, I was able to reach Dr. Filutowski on call over a weekend, and get it to see Dr. Paglia the next day. Once you step inside, it is easy to see why this place is ranked the best! The technology is obviously world class. The customer service is excellent!
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If you are thinking of getting anything done, don't wait.
I don't know how to do a review without it sounding like a sale pitch. But I'll try ..... My vision has been diminishing over the last 10 years due to cataracts, astigmatism, and presbyopia. I am a lieutenant /EMT with a county fire department, and my vision had become a safety issue for me and my crews working under my command. My ability to see my surroundings and to be able to make split second accurate decisions , was becoming more difficult. I always had perfect vision growing up , and when I got to about 45 years old, I realized I was having more and more difficulty seeing small print, and I needed additional light to see many things more clearly. I was one that never wanted to wear glasses.
When it came time to need vision correction, I opted to do one contact lens, so I could see up close things, and let my better of the two eyes continue to function as is. As the years continue, the vision continued to worsen (all three issues), and eventually I needed more than just one eye corrected. I'm sure this is nothing new to anybody reading this. The bifocals, and several pair of pharmacy glasses carried everywhere I go, were a huge issue for me with my profession. Having to change glasses constantly for different distances made me look at my capabilities as an officer.
My local eye doctor had sent me to a cataract surgeon who performs [laser assisted] cataract surgery and lens replacements... Well, I had to do some research. I thought that meant LASIK. .......I WAS WRONG. two separate procedures 1)There is laser assisted cataract removal with lens replacement ... 2) and LASIK (that uses a laser to correct your prescription). When I advised the eye doctor's office that I needed the best vision I can receive, they were quick to schedule me for my pre-op, the procedure, and post op dates. I let them know that I wanted the upgrade with LASIK to make any final adjustments to my vision (if needed) . When I said LASIK, they said they didn't offer LASIK. I replied that I needed to cancel my appointment and go where I could get everything from one doctor.
So, again with the research, Dr. Filutowski was the obvious choice for me. From my first appointment, I knew this was a very professionally run facility, and everyone was very knowledgeable. They make sure you don't walk away with any questions you may have unanswered. Let me just skip to the results LEFT EYE before lens replacement : 20/300 Two weeks later 20/30 .... At second week , had the RIGHT EYE done. Now, one month later, I have 20/25+ with both eyes, and it's still getting better. I HAVEN'T touched a pair of ANY glasses since I had the first eye done. I learned so much with each and every visit, I knew this was the best option for me. I could go on and on, but I won't. I'll just say, I had no idea just how bad my vision was, and I'm amazed with each new day just how well I can see now. If you are thinking of getting anything done, don't wait. I promise you. Sincerely, Jeff Coulthart
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Everyone at the Lake Mary office was amazingly fantastically awesome!
March 23, 2018: Everyone at the Lake Mary office was amazingly fantastically awesome! I did not know what to expect, as it was the first time that I had checked into LASIK. From the first contact with Kristy Obermueller, to the receptionist, everyone that I had contact with, was extremely professional, kind and very knowledgeable! I would like to make special mention of the person who administered the various tests, her first name was Rosa (I did not get her last name), she was so wonderful! Also, would like to express my gratitude to my assigned counselor, Margi Lee, who exemplified every attribute you could hope for...from her kindness and willingness to answer all of my questions (no matter how stupid), to her recommendations and her level of overall professionalism.
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I am so pleased I made this decision 9 years ago! it was worth every single penny I spent!
September 12, 2017: I decided to go under corrective vision surgery 9 years ago. I went into Dr. Filutowski's office in Metrowest. The team was friendly and professional. They did the eye exams to see if I was a good candidate to get surgery done, and I was. The actual surgery was done in the Lake Marry office because some issues they had with equipment in Orlando. The surgery took no time, and after I woke up at home from a nap, everything looked brighter and clear, like if a light switch was in dim during all those years before surgery. After surgery, I had to go back to follow up visits, and I remember everyone being professional and friendly. I am not a fan of cosmetic surgery, and even though LASIK is considered cosmetic, I highly recommend to get it done.
After 9 years, (two weeks ago) I decided to do a vision exam. I was told before surgery that my vision would not stay 20/20 forever (which it makes sense) since my eyes will age as I do too. The expected time for my vision to deteriorate was after 5 years of the surgery being done. I went into an ophthalmologist and got my eyes checked. After the vision exam, the Dr who assisted me told me that I didn't really need eyeglasses, since my vision was still almost 20/20! The correction needed to be 20/20 was, R 0.25 and L 0.50. Before surgery my left eye was -5.75 and my right -4.50. I still got my eyeglasses since I spend a lot a time in a computer and reading. I am an advocate for eye surgery for those who come across and share their doubts! To me, was and is a life changing event. It was difficult to drive with poor vision, to enjoy reading, and going to school. I am so pleased I made this decision 9 years ago! It was worth every single penny I spent!
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On my first visit I was pleased with how efficient and friendly the staff was.
August 10, 2017: After many years of dealing with the hassles of wearing glasses my optometrist suggested that I schedule an appointment with Dr. Filutoswki. On my first visit I was pleased with how efficient and friendly the staff was. I reviewed my options with one of the counselors who explained the different procedures in detail. I chose the Clear Upgrade with laser Cataracts surgery. I am looking forward to a life without wearing glasses and the best possible vision after surgery. Thank you Margi for all the information you provided and most of all for your patience
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...Only Dr. Filutowski told me, after studying my charts, that he felt confident that he could give me the results I wanted. And he did...
June 26, 2017: Knowing I needed cataract surgery, I got three separate opinions last year. Two of the three told me I wasn't a candidate for the multi-focal lenses I wanted. They said I would need to continue to wear reading glasses at least. Only Dr. Filutowski told me, after studying my charts, that he felt confident that he could give me the results I wanted. And he did. From start to finish the staff was friendly and professional, and I give them my highest recommendation. Don't settle for anything less. I have 20/20 vision and am thrilled.
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With zero percent financing options you really have no excuse.
June 22, 2017: I can't possibly put into words this life-changing experience. Coming up on one year since my surgery and I've honestly forgotten what it was like to wear glasses and contacts for 10 years. I came out with 20/15 vision and honestly can't thank him enough. The procedure is 5 minutes and completely painless. With zero percent financing options you really have no excuse. Nobody likes paying bills but I can say I enjoy paying this one.
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My experience has been a life-changing triumph!
As a professional author, I had been fighting a deadline to complete a book. My poor vision was a distraction and disruption to my work. Choosing to have LASIK impacted my work and my life. I had monovision so I can now see close up and far away. I feel stronger and healthy and young again! My experience has been a life-changing triumph! I continue to be stunned by my great vision.
Seeing without glasses has rocked my life...
I wanted to have LASIK and wanted the very best for my eyes, so after some research, I chose to see the Doctors at the Filutowski Cataract & LASIK Institute. Wouldn't you know it – I was not a good candidate for LASIK. However, since the Filutowski Cataract & LASIK Institute does more than just LASIK, I was able to have another refractive procedure to give me the vision I have been longing for. Seeing without glasses has rocked my life - I love my new vision!! Thank you Dr. Filutowski, not only for my great vision but for making me comfortable every step of the way! I highly recommend Dr. Filutowski.
I think it is important to tell others that the procedure was fast and painless, and in less than 24 hours I am seeing almost perfectly!
Some friends had LASIK with Dr. Filutowski and recommended him to me. The experience at my first appointment was comfortable and I was very pleased with how organized and efficient the entire process was. The staff was friendly and courteous and respectful of my time. I reviewed my options with one of the counselors, who walked me through every step.
I chose Clear Upgrade, with Laser Cataract Surgery, and the monovision option so I could get the best possible vision afterward surgery without the need of glasses or contacts. I think it is important to tell others that the procedure was fast and painless, and in less than 24 hours I am seeing almost perfectly!
I felt special, and the gals in their surgery center treated me as if I was the only patient.
The staff of the Filutowski Cataract & LASIK Institute is exceptionally friendly, each and every one. I chose Clear Upgrade and the new laser technology sounded wonderful. On the day of my cataract surgery, I hardly felt anything, and only one time did I feel a little pressure on my eye when Dr. Filutowski was using the laser. I did not take any sedative before the procedure and went through it comfortably. I was a little cold and wrapped up in a nice warm blanket. I felt special, and the gals in their surgery center treated me as if I was the only patient.
I no longer needed glasses of any kind.
At the age of 85, my fondest pastimes are deep-sea fishing, swimming, crossword puzzles, and riding my motorbike. About six months ago because of cataracts and general loss of sight it looked like I would have to give up crossword puzzles and driving any form of a motor vehicle. After much research, I chose Filutowski Institute. The procedure was far more simple and comfortable than I had imagined. I no longer needed glasses of any kind. My sight is now 20/20 and my driver's license has been renewed for another 7 years! Thank you Dr. Filutowski for letting me enjoy seeing God's beautiful world and letting me drive my motor vehicles.
The change has been fantastic and I now see 20/20!
I wore tri-focal glasses for 52 years. Now, thanks to having had cataract surgery and choosing Clear Upgrade, I no longer depend upon glasses for good vision! Dr. Filutowski has restored my youth! The change has been fantastic and I now see 20/20! My wife also chose Clear Upgrade and with her cataract surgery, neither of us look for our glasses when we want to go out for a nice ride. Thumbs up to Dr. Filutowski and to Clear Upgrade for allowing my wife and I to enjoy life with great vision!
Clearly seeing my son's expression as he giggles across the room feels like a gift.
[...] Since Lasik the little moments have become better moments. Clearly seeing my son's expression as he giggles across the room feels like a gift. I should have chosen LASIK sooner, but I had anxiety about the procedure. I have to laugh now that I was scared because it was easier and more comfortable than the dentist. Dr. Filutowski and his staff were all reassuring and comforting; they didn't discount my anxiety and took the time to make me comfortable. Thanks to everyone at the Filutowski Cataract & LASIK Institute for a life changing experience. Clear eyesight is something I will never take for granted.
The procedure was quick and painless.
I found the consultation to be very thorough, answering all my questions and putting to rest any fears I might have had. The procedure was quick and painless. Best of all, I no longer have to worry about the expense and inconvenience of glasses or contacts. Thanks, Dr. Filutowski!
I love my new vision.
I've always envied people who could wake up in the morning, open their eyes and could see! I dreamt that could happen for me. After High Definition LASIK, that dream is a reality! I love my new vision. Thank you, Dr. Filutowski!
It was literally life changing!
As a model, glasses are not an option and my contact lenses caused countless problems including squinting and tearing during photo shoots. Well, no more! Whether I am on a photo shoot or in the pool with my children, every day I am grateful that I chose High Definition LASIK with Dr. Filutowski. It was literally life changing!
To see without having to depend on glasses or contacts is absolutely amazing!
As an artist, I can tell you that LASIK has perfected the most important tool that I use - my eyes. To see without having to depend on glasses or contacts is absolutely amazing! Dr. Filutowski, his staff and the technology he offers are in my opinion top of the line!
...I could hardly believe my own eyes could see so well.
The convenience of no more glasses and no more contact lenses is only an addition to the pleasure I now experience with crisp, clear vision. Following my High Definition LASIK procedure with Dr. Filutowski, I was so excited with my new vision I could hardly believe my own eyes could see so well. I'm thrilled beyond any of my expectations!
My vision affected the entire quality of my life and everything I did. From oversized, heavy glasses to contact lenses, I was dependent on corrective lenses since elementary school. Reading music was a blurred struggle until after my High Definition LASIK procedure. I was treated with exceptional care throughout my entire LASIK experience. Dr. Filutowski is in the business of changing lives, his work is extraordinary. LASIK has improved my life forever!
Dr. Filutowski has given me my freedom from foggy sports goggles and lost contact lenses.
As a professional athlete, my performance is directly related to my eyesight. For years, I have had to deal with sports goggles, and then contact lenses. Although adequate, they do not begin to approach the freedom of good sight. Dr. Filutowski has given me my freedom from foggy sports goggles and lost contact lenses. Most of all, he has given me the freedom to see my little girl grow up without having to reach for my glasses first. Thank you, Dr. Filutowski!
I see better than ever and no longer have headaches or red eyes.
Becoming a professional ballet dancer took many years of hard work and was a great joy in my life. My poor vision began to impair my dancing. I could no longer see myself in the mirror and focus. Dr. Filutowski performed magic on my eyes and my problems with dancing are now only a bad dream! I see better than ever and no longer have headaches or red eyes. Dancing now is not a job – it is fun again! I can now see the audience and how they react to my performance – which is the greatest reward.
Thank you Dr. Filutowski, my dancing is better and I enjoy the magic of good vision!
...Dr. Filutowski exceeded all of my expectations about vision correction.
Not a day goes by that I can't say how happy I am with my new vision, especially with the important duties of good vision that critical care nursing requires. High Definition LASIK and Dr. Filutowski exceeded all of my expectations about vision correction.
He put all of my fears to rest and restored my vision to a degree I never thought possible.
When I decided to have LASIK performed on me to correct my vision, only the best would do. I needed a surgeon who not only had experience that went unmatched in his field but also practiced using the most current and technologically advanced methods available. I wanted someone who would be willing to spend whatever time was necessary candidly explaining to me the risks involved as well as my chances of a successful outcome. In the end, Dr. Filutowski was the only choice for me. He put all of my fears to rest and restored my vision to a degree I never thought possible. Thanks, Dr. Filutowski, for the terrific work and for the opportunity to be contact-free forever.
This is a new sense of freedom, completely awesome!
To do the work I love as a professional photographer without the interference of glasses in one word is – GREAT! This is a new sense of freedom, completely awesome! After meeting Dr. Filutowski, there wasn't a doubt that having High Definition LASIK was one of the most significant choices of my lifetime, and one that I will be forever grateful that I made. Now I smile for the camera too!
I had absolute confidence that my eyes were in the best care with Dr. Filutowski.
I am still amazed that after years of suffering with glasses I can see – anytime, anywhere – High Definition LASIK is the most wonderful thing I've ever gone through and I've never been more excited to share such an incredible experience. Dr. Filutowski and his staff are the epitomes of professionalism. I had absolute confidence that my eyes were in the best care with Dr. Filutowski.
You talk about a life-changing experience... this is it!
I've been proudly endorsing the Filutowski Cataract and Lasik Institute on my radio show since 2003. That's when I had High Definition LASIK from Dr. Filutowski, and got rid of the glasses I'd been wearing since fourth grade! Now, all these years later, my vision is still better than 20-20. You talk about a life-changing experience... this is it!
...20/20 has new meaning in my life!
As host of the national morning TV show, my sight is everything. High Definition LASIK has made such a difference… to be able to see without having to depend on glasses or contacts has made life so much easier. Thanks to Doctor Filutowski and his crew at Filutowski Cataract & LASIK Institute, 20/20 has new meaning in my life!
She said it was the best thing that has happened in her life...
My wife, Chrissy, had her LASIK. Now she can read menus, books, read price tags, watch TV, and movies all without glasses. She said it was the best thing that has happened in her life (except for marrying me, of course!) and that she only wishes she would have done it sooner.
Let me just say that my life changed for the better the day I had LASIK!
Let me just say that my life changed for the better the day I had LASIK! Here in Central Florida when it comes to vision, I recommend you see the great doctors and staff of the Filutowski Cataract & LASIK Institute who have been helping people see better for more than 20 years.
After my own High Definition LASIK procedure, the only hurdles I have to jump are on the field!
My new vision is as exciting as winning an Olympic Medal! I was a contact lens wearer for years. I decided I needed a better alternative, especially for sports. Everyone I spoke to about LASIK mentioned the "Filutowski" name and mentioned the Institute's well-known reputation over many years. I went online to the Filutowski website and I was thoroughly impressed with what I saw and read. Gathering information about LASIK was important in my decision-making process. Having LASIK was easy and one of the best decisions I have made in my life! I love the freedom that I have now! I had to deal with the hassles of contact lenses for years. After my own High Definition LASIK procedure, the only hurdles I have to jump are on the field! Thank you, Dr. Filutowski!
Truly incredible – I am forever grateful!
LASIK changed my life in an unbelievable way – no more worries about contacts while I enjoy many outdoor activities such as horseback riding and playing in the ocean with my son! Truly incredible – I am forever grateful! Thank you, Dr. Filutowski!
...LASIK has truly changed my life and the way I live it!
Well, I'm here to tell you, LASIK has truly changed my life and the way I live it! I'm now living every waking moment free of glasses and contacts thanks to Dr. Filutowski and his staff! What are you waiting for? Give them a call!
With our busy lifestyle, no contacts or glasses are slowing her down anymore!
My wife Jennifer is beyond thrilled with her vision after having had High Definition LASIK at the Filutowski Cataract & LASIK Institute. With our busy lifestyle, no contacts or glasses are slowing her down anymore! If you are interested in seeing better, I highly recommend them to you.
I love not having to fight with contacts or glasses every morning.
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Having taught and led physical education faculties in the private sector in Australia, Jeremy now resides in Europe and is Vice Principal at St Gilgen International School, Austria. Jeremy ( @MSWInnerNinja ) is the founder of #100ActiveDays (www.onehundredactivedays.com) and MSW (www.movementsciencewellbeing.com), he is a member of the ECIS Flourishing School's committee and currently completing his Doctorate in Education at UCL developing a theoretical framework for 'flourishing education'. If you ask him he will tell you; "I am a full time student, teaching is just what I get paid for!" #movelearnlive


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Michelle Markie is a sexual assault forensic examiner and registered nurse at St. Joseph Hospital in Bangor. She is one of two certified SAFE nurses at the hospital, a certification requiring a 40-hour class, hours of observation, ongoing education and practice administering rape kits.
A rape kit, officially known as a Maine State Sex Crimes Evidence Collection Kit, contains equipment nurses can use to collect DNA evidence, take photos of injuries and perform overall health exams of sexual assault patients. Information can then be used in court to corroborate a victim's story.
Thirty-five victims were treated at St. Joseph last year, an increase from 2005 when Markie said there were fewer than 10. However, the state also has a shortage of SAFE nurses, less than 30, many of whom are clustered around service centers.
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This particular "area man" recalls when the Onion was a must read in terms of satire and humour. Quite libertine in their former outlook, the publication skewered and hoisted all comers, regardless of ideology or fetishistic cause. Alas, those were the days. From an American perspective, the Onion today is rapidly paralleling previous demises of television shows such as M*A*S*H (pre Alan Alda takeover = funny; post = not so funny) or the Daily Show (Craig Kilborn = funny; Jon Stewart = dreadful). The demise is quite evidently driven, "stop taking on all sides and become part and parcel of a single echo chambre", in other other words, become agenda-driven hacks.
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NEW WASHINGTON—Marveling at how dire things seemed in the relatively stable days of 12 years ago, Alan Gibson, 41, a local man of the year 2024, wistfully recounted on Wednesday the then-record temperatures recorded in the United States in 2012. "To think that we were concerned about a 55.3-degree average is almost comical, but then, I guess at that point we must have still had some kind of perceivable ozone layer," Gibson said fondly while reapplying the full-body coat of UV-resistant resin he and his fellow citizens of the 43 contiguous United States wear at all times. "Today, you wouldn't think twice about a 96-degree day in the middle of February, but a mere decade ago you would look up at the skies waiting for snow. Christ, those were the days, man." Gibson then recounted at length to reporters the story of how he and his family narrowly escaped the Eastern Seaboard during the abrupt and tragic events of March 2019.
It reminds me of Bart Simpson trying to re-capture his 15 minutes of "I didn't do it!" fame with his follow-up catchphrase "Woozle Wuzzle", just doesn't have the same comedic heft. As it is understood, humour must have several elements, key among them an element of the truth. Too little truth and the joke is so subtle as to pass unrecognised, too much truth and the joke is a ham-handed pie in the face. As such, the Onion today neglects the truth entirely with its eco-scare ha ha. After all, where were the pointed satirical barbs from the Onion related to the annual State of the Climate reports which previously showed:
2011 - 23rd warmest year on US record
2010 - 23rd warmest year on US record
2009 - 40th warmest year on US record
2008 - 39th warmest year on US record
2007 - 10th warmest year on US record
2006 - 2nd warmest year on US record
2005 - 13th warmest year on US record
2004 - 24th warmest year on US record
2003 - 20th warmest year on US record
2002 - 14th warmest year on US record
2001 - 6th warmest year on US record
2000 - 13th warmest year on US record
"Come on, this is the Onion. They are just having a bit of fun....." you might say. I suppose so, but at the end of the day all I can think is, "woozle wuzzle".


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Gay Ex-Professor Sues Montana State University Over Firing
A former assistant professor has filed a lawsuit against Montana State University, saying he was denied tenure and fired because he is gay.
David Agruss filed the lawsuit Thursday in Gallatin County District Court.
The Bozeman Daily Chronicle reports that Agruss taught English at MSU from 2008 to 2015.
His lawsuit contends that he was "subject to homophobic discrimination, retaliation and breach of contract."
MSU spokesman Tracy Ellig said Friday that the university had not seen the filing and does not comment on pending litigation.
The Human Rights Bureau investigated his charge of discrimination and retaliation and in January 2014 found "no cause" for his case.
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Insimbi Refractory and Alloy Supplies is no longer the company it was a year ago, with significant changes undertaken in a year described as watershed for the Johannesburg-listed group.
During the year ended February 28, the Fred Botha-led company underwent significant changes in its market capitalisation, size and complexity, leaving the group on a more diversified, stable platform that is able to withstand the headwinds facing the foundry industry.
"We are starting to reach critical mass," Botha said, telling Engineering News Online on Monday during a telephone interview, of the acquisition that had lifted Insimbi into a strategic position and turned a R1-billion-a-year company into a R3-billion success.
This followed the R284-million transaction which saw Insimbi absorb licensed scrap metal dealers Amalgamated Metal Recycling Group (AMR) and embark on its first capital raising exercise since listing in March 2008, successfully raising R100-million from new and existing shareholders.
The offer was not only fully subscribed but saw support from institutional investors. Insimbi's market capitalisation had more than doubled as a result of this acquisition, the company said.
"This is a transaction that further diversifies the group's geographic reach, customer base and solutions to customers," he said, noting that it did bolster the group's 2017 financial year performance.
"The improved results of the Insimbi group was not only the result of the AMR transaction, but also stemmed from growth in the relatively new plastics segment and some improvement in the aluminium business," Botha added.
Insimbi achieved a 49% year-on-year jump in gross profit to R186-million and a 24% year-on-year increase in earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation to R68-million during the 12 months to February.
The group also reported a 41% rise in revenue to R1.3-billion.
Net profit for the period remained flat at R29-million and operating profit ticked up 23% to R54-million.
"Overall, there has been a marginal decrease in profitability compared with the prior period as a result of extraordinary expenses associated with the AMR acquisition and foreign exchange volatility, and the write-off of R10-million bad debt during the period," he explained.
This resulted in a 11% decrease in earnings a share to 11.01c and a 12% dip in headline earnings a share to 10.87c.
Further, the year under review also saw the conclusion of a deal that brought Insimbi's broad-based black economic empowerment (BBBEE) ownership to over 28%.
In June last year, the four founding executive directors of Insimbi sold equal portions of their shareholding – representing 52-million shares and equivalent to 20% of the issued share capital – to black-owned and -managed investment holding company New Seasons Investment.
The sale was complemented by the recent completion of Isimbi's employee share participation EmployeeCo and ManCo transactions.
"The investment by our BBBEE partner, New Seasons Investment Holdings has been completed and the two employee share option schemes, EmployeeCo and ManCo, have been established and implemented," Botha concluded.
Insimbi's share price on the JSE had moved up 7% by 16:00.
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О насVOSTOK Magazine - это первое независимое медиа об обществе, культуре, истории и политике стран Ближнего и Дальнего Востока. Мы пишем обо всем, что кажется нам важным и интересным.
Any war is covered in the veil of secrets, and while some remain unrevealed, others become the subject of discussions, heated arguments and further research. Korean War, although it was not an exception, was in some way unique.
I took the courage to call the Korean War unique for several reasons. First of all, officially it's not over. The thing is that any armed conflict traditionally ends with warring sides signing a peace treaty. There was no such thing between the DPRK and the Republic of Korea. Only the cease of fire was officially announced. Secondly, the Korean War was one of the bloodiest local conflicts in the world history with the total amount of losses on the territory of Korean Peninsula reaching 2,5 million people. Finally, the war was a mixture of confrontations between two big and two small countries. In other words, if we compare this war to a chess game, the USSR and the USA were chess kings fighting an ideological war for the widening of the sphere of influence in the Far East, and the DRPK and the RK were the pawns, the instruments that were dragged into a civil war.
Some secrets of the Korean War have much to do with the parties involved. The official participants were North Korea, the Republic of Korea, People's Republic of China and the UN army with the US army: the latter was conducting a "police operation". It's worth noting that the command of the "police operation" led by General Douglas MacArthur proposed to drop the nuclear bomb on China and the losses from the American side were assessed to be 400,000 people. During the war the UN was accusing the USSR of participating in the armed conflict, claiming that the USSR was providing North Korea not only with humanitarian aid but also with personnel, although no proofs were given.
However, half a century after the cease of fire on the Korean Peninsula, after the USSR has come to an end and its archives came out into public, it turned out that Soviet Union had helped the DPRK. North Korea got the support in the harsh air battles against the US. Soviet command acted in high secrecy. All the personnel and advanced for the time jets MiG-15 were transported by railroads from the allied China to Antung Province, where an airbase was located. At the beginning it was decided to teach Chinese and North Korean soldiers to fly Soviet planes, but it was impossible due to several reasons. Firstly, language was a barrier for a full course of teaching. Moreover, Asian low-protein nutrition didn't let Koreans and Chinese handle the overloads caused by flights (the same problems were faced during the Vietnam War by both the USSR and the US). Soon enough it was decided that Soviet pilots were to fly and after that the 64 air corps received help from the 324 aviation division led by legendary Ivan Kozhedub.
It is worth mentioning that Soviet pilots were only conducting a defence mission and never attacked first. The main target of Soviet air fighters was the neutralization of American B-29, which were throwing napalm on the opposite side (it's commonly thought that napalm was massively used during the Vietnam War, however, during the 3-year long Korean War much more napalm was used than during the 10-year Vietnam War).
Ace pilot of the Korean War Eugeniy Pepelyaev recalls: "We had to fly with Korean identification marks wearing Chinese uniform. Kozhedub himself chose the pilots who either had war experience or who mastered the best jet fighter of the times – MiG 15. The Soviet pilots who participated in the battles wore the uniform of Chinese volunteers and had documents with names like Si Ni Tsyn or Lee Si Tsin. The MiGs had Korean marks. Those measures were taken in order not to encourage the condemnation of the USSR's interfering into the Korea's affairs from the UN and the world".
After the Korean War the generalized character of pilot Lee Si Tsin has become a basis for many stories and anecdotes not only about the Korean War but the War in Vietnam as well. As one could possibly have guessed, Lee Si Tsin is a transliteration of a Russian surname stylized to sound like an Asian name. But names like that are not typical both for Korea and Vietnam.
There are many Russian military songs about Lee Si Tsin, the most famous variations of which were performed by prominent Russian rock groups "Grazhdanskaya Oborona" and "Chizh & Co". Despite the fact that the appearance of the character is tightly linked to the Korean War, the songs are about Vietnam. However the idea is quite the same: an American pilot who was taken captive is asking the interrogator who shot him down. When the interrogator responds: "You were shot down by our pilot Lee Si Tsin", the American says that in his headset earphones he has clearly heard Russians speaking and that he was surely shot down by Russian ace named Ivan. It's worth noting that the name of the triple hero of the Soviet Union by surname Kozhedub is also Ivan.
There is no reliable statistics of air battles during the Korean War. Nobody can give the accurate numbers or say which side had lost more planes. And there is actually no use speaking about the statictics of war, as we're speaking about thousands of human lives…
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Chizh & Co – Phantom
I'm running a scorched earth
Fixed a headset on the run
My "Phantom" as a white sparrow on a sprawled wing
Roaring and ascending.
I see the blue distance
It's so pity to disturb it.
It's a pity, that you can't see it. Our way is harsh and far.
My "Phantom" heading East.
I'm performing a left turn,
I'm a butcher now, not a pilot,
Bowing over a sight, and rockets are rushing to the aim,
One more sortie ahead.
I see the white line in the sky
My "Phantom" losing altitude
Ejector — that's salvation, and a tension on the cords,
Heart into the boots, I'm going into a spin.
Just as I landed,
A wild scream shouted out of the clusters —
Yellow-faced Vietnamese are squealing in clusters like hares,
I felt on the ground and hush.
I'm going a cursed earth again
No headset on my head
There is a gun muzzle, soldiers prod into my back
My life is now hang by a thread.
"Who's that pilot who shot me down?"
I'd asked one viet,
Those cross-eyed, who lead the interrogation, answered me:
"You were shot down by our pilot Lee Si Tsin".
You're lying for nothing, Vietnamese.
I heard clearly in my headset earphones:
"Kolya, let her rip, and I'll get him!", "Vanya, hit 'em! I'll cover you!"
Ivan the Russian Ace had shot me down.
Far away from here my native Texas,
Mother and father waiting for me there,
My "Phantom" exploded quickly in the clear blue sky,
I'll never see you again.
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Throughout time the power of narrative has remained a potent force for constructing common zones of collective existence; ones that often travel through multiple generations. Power of the narrative is like the miracle that overwhelms the human consciousness with its pathos, its sensitivities and its emotional appeal. Few narratives in history have so captured the human consciousness, as has Karbala. An event that took place more than thirteen hundred years ago has indeed left behind multiple messages. Four are particularly significant.
One, Karbala represents indivisibility of being, of values, of sensitivities, of thoughts and of action. So in the heat of the struggle, at the height of what believes is the virtuous act, the correctness of human behavior must not be compromised. Pursuit of the virtuous and the moral provide no license for the immoral. In collective zones these are easy licenses to give to oneself. We see this licentious behavior at display in Guantanamo bay, in Iraq, in Afghanistan; maybe in most battle fields. No less this license is at work when suicide bombers target the innocent. Karbala is the story of combining the struggle with the best of human values. It is about no licenses at the height of the struggle. At Karbala the followers of Islam the practitioners of the Quranic teachings and followers of the prophets and his family's spiritual track. In the tradition of his grandfather the Prophet Muhammad, at Karbala Imam Husain demonstrated that the efficacy of message of the struggle is so entirely linked to the character of the messenger. Character is the first prerequisite for establishing the validity of the message.
Two, in journeying through life, opt for the correct path, the effective path. The one through which you can actually impact upon your context. The effective path is not always the confrontational one. Space to spread one's message, one's ideology one's way of being is what is most important. If just not giving bayat, not giving allegiance to the corrupt and the malevolent Yazid is possible then opt for it. When you have space then take it. However if all the space is squeezed like its as for Imam Hussain, then battle becomes imperative. Don't be forced but when space is all squeezed then don't be forced to change you ideals, don't change your Qibla, don't kill the human spirit. To be the force or change of reform it is essential to embrace both inflexibility and flexibility. Your own character has to be inflexible; for example steadfast and inflexible in sacrifice and incorruptible in position of power. Yet flexibility is the hallmark of engagement with people and with power. Flexibility is an essential pre-requisite to bring about change; it increases avenues for engagement and for influence and hence for change.
Three, Karbala's most compelling message remains – never let the spirit die, never give up your ideals. They must remain your guiding principles to enrich your soul and spirit. Life without ideals, without struggle is to exist at the margins of the human grandeur. Human grandeur so fully blooms in the pursuit of excellence and what better pursuit that enriches the spirit and the soul.
Four, Karbala effected a revolutionary recasting of power, both in content and in practice. The strength of the martyred Imam's message confronted the oppressive power of its times. The message of resistance, the power of resistance pauperized the riches of the corrupt and of the vile It confronted tyranny and injustice through the centuries. Imam Hussain's own conduct at Karbala; in executing his responsibilities, in conducting his relationships, in engaging with the enemy the Imam presented power in a changed context; it was power away from brutality –"from brute force to the gentle spirit of humanity. Karbala not only threatened tyrannical power, it also humanized power. Karbala tutored subsequent generations also in the values of justice, fair play, respect, dignity, patience, tolerance. Karbala's values have connected generations. Ultimately it is around the swivel of values that the human civilization connects. Take a look around to know that the contemporary calculus of power that informs most politics is a doomed calculus.
The world has been hit by unprecedented calamity; the mountains the sea-beds, the land and the atmosphere rattled by earthquakes, tsunami, cyclones, snowstorms and floods. All this has so emphatically demonstrating the utter fragility of being. And after all against the utter fragility of being this is not such a hard message to comprehend. When the being is so fragile the only the intangible spirit remains the abiding reality. The spirit represents the core of our being. The Spirit is that which, above all else within our being dares, determines and declares. Yet in witnessing the power-propelled and the force-enforced frameworks of management, it is difficult to forget that the human spirit that naturally gravitates towards good is being stifled in the process. Hence the mayhem.
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Dr. Panovec attended Lipscomb University before attending the College of Medicine at UT Center for Health Sciences in Memphis. He came to FFMC from Jackson, TN, where he worked for the Jackson Clinic in outpatient medicine and wound care. Prior to this, he practiced and taught both inpatient and outpatient family medicine at the University of Tennessee Family Medicine Residency Program. Dr. Panovec is married and has two children. He is actively involved in teaching at church. He enjoys watching sports, especially tennis, and spending time with family and friends.
Sherry grew up in Soddy Daisy, TN and has been a Nashville resident since her college days at Lipscomb University. She graduated from Lipscomb with a Bachelor of Science and has worked as an administrative medical professional for over 20 years. She is married to Scott and they have 2 sons, Jack and Sam. In her free time she loves to spend time with her dogs, travel, camp, read, and watch her sons play baseball, football, and softball.
A native of Merritt Island, FL, Phil has called Nashville home for the last 30 years. After graduating from Lipscomb University with a B.S. in accounting, he obtained his law degree from the University of Kentucky College of Law. Most of his career has been in the non-profit world, serving as Lipscomb University's first General Counsel, Head of School at Middle Tennessee Christian School in Murfreesboro, and as VP for Alumni and Parent Relations at Lipscomb. Phil and his wife, Leigh, have 3 children. He is an active volunteer at church and enjoys watching sports, listening to music and visiting the beach whenever possible.
Beth grew up in Shelbyville, TN. She received a BA from MTSU and is a registered dietician and holds Masters of Education with an emphasis in Curriculum Development. Her professional passion is helping people make healthy choices so they can reach their health goals. Her favorite things to do are to love on her dog, Murphy; go kayaking and fishing, and cook.
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She is originally from Venezuela where she was born and raised. She moved to the United States in 2002 with her parents and younger brother. She graduated with a BSN from Cumberland University. She is happily married and has a beautiful son and would love to have more children in the future. She enjoys spending time with my family, watching movies, shopping, and being outdoors.
Dee Dee grew up in a military family stationed in LA, FL, and AK. She received her BS in Nutrition from the University of Florida and MS in Medicine from Trevecca Nazarene University. She was a registered dietician before becoming a PA. She loves spending time with her husband and baby daughter, and enjoys cooking, reading watching movies, and corny jokes.
Shelby grew up in Austin, Texas. She graduated from Texas A&M University with a bachelor's degree in Psychology, and she is currently pursuing a master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Trevecca Nazarene University. In her free time, she loves to travel, be outdoors, and spend time with family and friends. She currently lives in Nashville with her husband, John.
Bridget grew up in the rolling foothills of Columbus, North Carolina, located in the western part of the state. She graduated from UNC Chapel Hill where she studied Nutrition and Spanish, and works here at Faith Family as a Medical Assistant caring for patients and assisting in clinical duties. Following the Nashville Fellows program, Bridget plans on staying in Nashville and working in a clinical setting as she applies to medical school and pursues a career in medicine.
Sheree is a native of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Sheree attended Volunteer State Community College, majoring in Social Services. Before Faith Family, she has been an Accounts Payable Manager and Administrative Assistant for a law firm. Sheree enjoys reading, gardening and spending time with her 10 grandchildren. Sheree has been with Faith Family since its inception.
Lorena is originally from Buenos Aires, Argentina. She moved to the U.S. 11 years ago with her husband, who is also Argentinian. She is an Accounting graduate from Trevecca Nazarene University and CPA. She enjoys hiking, reading, photography, and spending time with her family back home. She is bilingual in Spanish.
Elizabeth was born and raised in Denver, Colorado and works at Faith Family on a part time basis. She received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications and a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from the University of Colorado Health Sciences in 1993. She received her graduate degree as a Family Nurse Practitioner from Vanderbilt School of Nursing in 2002. Elizabeth enjoys running, knitting, cooking and spending time with her husband and two children.
Carly grew up in a military family, but has claimed Nashville as home since 2008. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Medicine, Health, and Society and her Masters of Science in Nursing from Vanderbilt University. Prior to starting at Faith Family, she completed a 3 month nursing residency in the Central Province of Kenya through the Vanderbilt Institute for Global Health. In her free time, Carly enjoys running, climbing, reading, and spending time with friends and family.
Hannah moved to the Nashville area in the fall of 2018, but she was born and raised in Gilbert, South Carolina. Before starting at Faith Family, she spent the past few years in Pennsylvania as Special Events Coordinator at Canine Partners for Life, a nonprofit service dog organization. She is an alumna of the College of Charleston with a double major degree in Business Administration and Hospitality and Tourism Management. In her spare time, Hannah enjoys live music, exploring Nashville with her husband, Jarret, and spending time with their two dogs: Ava and Grayson.
Liz is a native of Oostburg, Wisconsin. She received her undergraduate degree in Natural Sciences from Covenant College in Lookout Mountain, Georgia. Liz received her Masters of Science in Nursing from Vanderbilt University School of Nursing in 2003. Liz's favorite pastimes are reading, movies, watching & playing sports and hanging out with friends.
Dianelis (Dee) was born in Cuba and is bilingual in both English and Spanish. She has worked at Faith Family for four years. In her free time she loves spending time with her husband and son, Hector. She also loves new restaurants, travel, walking, and warm weather.
Terry grew up in Springfield, TN. He received a BS degree in Finance from the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. Before coming to FFMC, he was a Financial Controller for twenty years with Gannett Co., Inc. Terry enjoys traveling, hiking and spending time with his family and friends, .
Carolyn hails from Columbus, Georgia. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Trevecca Nazarene University in 2004, and her Master's Degree in Science and Medicine from Trevecca in 2007. In her spare time Carolyn enjoys playing soccer, hiking and traveling.
Lane moved in Nashville in 2013 to pursue an undergraduate degree at Vanderbilt University. She graduated in 2016 with a degree in Neuroscience. Prior to working at Faith Family, she worked for Vanderbilt University Medical Center as a Research Analyst. She is also currently pursuing a master's degree in Human Development Counseling at Peabody College in the evenings. In her limited spare time, she likes to listen to true crime podcasts, eat adventurously, and spend time with her dog, Goose.


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BY JUDE OPARA, Abuja
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) says it has finalized arrangements for the signing of a new contract with Super Eagles Coach, Stephen Keshi in the next few days ahead of the 2015 African Cup of Nations Cup (AFCON) qualifier between Nigeria and Rwanda on September 6.
Addressing the media after the meeting which lasted for about four hours, chairman of the communication committee of the federation, Chief Emeka Inyama said the need to sign the contract is to ensure that the country does not falter in her quest to defend the trophy she won in South Africa in 2013.
"Having finalized the fresh contract with Mr. Stephen Keshi, for him to continue as Head Coach of Super Eagles, and having forwarded same to Mr. Keshi, the Executive Committee expects the new contract to be signed by the NFF and Mr. Keshi in a matter of days".
He also announced the lifting of the various bans handed out to some football stakeholders by the leadership of the impeached Alhaji Aminu Maigari saying such reprieve is with immediate effect.
However, for the former chairman of the technical committee of the NFF, Chief Taiwo Ogunjobi, it is not yet time for celebration as the board insisted he must first of all withdraw his case against the federation currently at the Court of Arbitration for Sports (CAS) in Lausanne Switzerland.
"After exhaustive deliberations, the Committee unanimously decided to lift bans of various lengths placed on the following members of Nigeria football family: Chief Rumson Baribote, Barr. Olaleye Adepoju, Mr. Jarrett Tenebe and Mr. Olajide Fashikun. The ban on former member of NFF Executive Committee, Chief Taiwo Ogunjobi will be lifted once communication is received from the Court of Arbitration for Sport that he has withdrawn his case. Other banned persons will have their cases reviewed as soon as they appear before the Committee" Inyama stated.
Consequently, the board announced that Barr. Adepoju will, with immediate effect, retake his position as the chairman of Oyo State Football Association as well as his seat on the Executive Committee of NFF. Also, Mr. Chidi Ofor- Okenwa was cleared to retake his seat as chairman of Enugu State Football Association.
However, the Communiqué stated that the lifting of the ban placed on Chief Baribote is as far as football –related activities are concerned, and does not restore him to his former position as the chairman of the Nigeria Premier League (NPL).
Meanwhile, following the confusion that greeted the purported lifting of the ban placed on two board members, Barr. Chris Green and Ahmed Yusuf Fresh for alleged anti board activities by the Appeals Committee of the NFF, the board announced that the chairman of that committee, Barr. Eddy Ibrahim Mark will appear before its Ethics and Fair-Play Committee headed by Barr. Ikechukwu Obidike. Other members are Hon. Shehu Adamu, Chief Effiong Johnson, Mr. Ayodeji Tinubu and Hon. Suleiman Yahaya-Kwande.


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Have you been thinking about remodeling your home? Keep in mind that you can often achieve your goal without a giant expense. Small improvements introduced in almost every room, including the exterior of the house can make all the difference.
Here are a few tips to get you started:
Keep it clean and keep it simple!
A clean and neat house is appealing and eye-catching. You can start improving the appearance of your house simply by cleaning out the debris. Try making your garden look like an ideal place with some weeding and cleaning out the flower beds. Paint the front door to give your home a more welcoming feeling.
De-cluttering is also a part of cleaning, so get rid of things you don't need to make room for new ones. The first glance is usually enough for a selective buyer to quickly estimate a house.
Does the exterior of your home need repainting? Is there a walkway that you can highlight by introducing some flowers? Remember to keep it simple. Focus on making things neat and tidy.
Two hot spots of every home:
The two most closely inspected rooms of a house are the kitchen and the master bathroom. If you are looking to focus on two hot spots, these are the interior rooms where the most value can be added during a sale, so make them look their best to increase your return on investment.
Is your kitchen may be in need of an upgrade? A well updated kitchen will dramatically increase the value of your home, so focus on spicing up this room to grab buyer attention. Renovating your kitchen using modern décor is going to instantly improve the value of your home. Many times a buyer will compromise on other rooms and will buy a home just because its kitchen is well-maintained and inviting.
The same holds true for bathrooms, especially the master bathroom. You will charm open house-goers with modern upgrades like dual vanities and soaking tubs in your master bath. Replace the faucets and clean up the bathroom counter. We would again emphasize on simplicity because for easy maintenance.
What to Invest in?
So, you're done de-cluttering, cleaning and upgrading. What's next? Well, if you are willing to make a good upgrade investment, it is recommended to divide your renovation plan into four parts to bring impressive improvements to your home. Here are the four areas you may want to seriously consider upgrading:
Lighting: If you are not satisfied with the lighting system in your house, replace it.
This would entail buying lighting fixtures and other equipment for each room to make it look consistent and attractive.
Plumbing: Many old homes have rusty pipes and some leakage in the plumbing that needs attention. Your home will not sell fast and at a price you have in mind if you haven't already upgraded the plumbing system.
Flooring: Most people nowadays look for hardwood floors or alternatives that are easy to manage and provide health benefits …


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From Unify Community Wiki
Author: Neil Carter (NCarter)
This shader draws faces which are invisible, but which still appear in the depth buffer. This makes it possible to prevent subsequently-drawn objects from appearing behind those faces.
The example project shows how to use the shader to cut a hole in a water plane to prevent the water from appearing inside a boat's hull.
It is necessary to use three cameras to force the rendering order:
- The first draws the boat hull and all other normal objects.
- The second draws a skin over the top of the boat's hull using the DepthMask shader. The skin objects must be in a special layer which only this camera draws.
- The third draws only the water. The water must be in its own layer and is only drawn by this camera.
The second and third cameras do not clear the colour or depth buffers. Of course, all three cameras must also move as one, so you may want to put them in an empty GameObject to keep them together.
Example Project
Unity 1.2.2 project: boat_3.zip, 210KB
ShaderLab - DepthMask.shader
<shaderlab> Shader "DepthMask" {
SubShader { // Turn off lighting, because it's expensive and the thing is supposed to be // invisible anyway.
Lighting Off
// Draw into the depth buffer in the usual way. This is probably the default, // but it doesn't hurt to be explicit.
ZTest LEqual ZWrite On
// Don't draw the RGB colour channels, just the alpha channel. This means // that nothing visible is drawn. Ideally, I would have liked to set ColorMask // to draw nothing at all, but it doesn't seem to be possible to say anything // like ColorMask None.
ColorMask A
// Do nothing specific in the pass:
Pass {} }
} </shaderlab>


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Assalamualaikum & good day.
Just viewing my own style of Caesar Salad. I believe there are many way to prepare your Caesar Salad but do follow my style if u are in hurry (lapar kebulur). Enjoy!!!!!
Basically a Caesar salad is a salad of romaine lettuce and croutons dressed with parmesan cheese, lemon juice, olive oil, egg, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, and black pepper. But, as creative as people love to do they variety the taste & look.
olive oil
fresh crushed garlic
salt to taste
fresh-ground black pepper
lemon juice or lime juice - fresh squeezed
Worcestershire sauce (not this time)
freshly grated Parmesan cheese
freshly prepared croutons
Corned chicken
Cherry tomatoes
Cholesterol free butter/margarine
1. Prepare the dressing; Whisk together olive oil+crushed garlic+salt+ground black pepper+lemon juice in a bowl. Put aside.
2. Fry the corned chicken until brown using butter. Slice them nicely.
3. Prepare the croutons (in my case, i just toast them using toaster & coarsely chopped).
4. In a big bowl, put together lettuce+cherry tomatoes+corned chicken.
5. Pour the dressing & toss.
6. Add the croutons & grated Parmesan cheese. Toss.
7. Spread the remaining grated parmesan on top. Ready to serve immediately.


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Blogs have caught my attention ever since I stood on the Appalachian Trail. You don't have to hike forever to enjoy this footpath. There are numerous trailheads that are close the to the road. All you have to do is park, walk and enjoy.
A handful of people will hike the full length of the Appalachian Trail like these three people did and keep blogs of their adventure. These hardy souls are called 'through hikers'.
It takes months to follow the Appalachian Trail through from end to end and almost the same amount of time to gather supplies for the outdoors. Hiking gear, camping supplies and sleeping bags have to be purchased that will last for the entire trip.
Most of the rest of us will enjoy the Appalachian Trail for much shorter periods and will need less in the way of outdoor equipment. Day hikes, afternoon hikes and short walks are all refreshing. Most require hiking boots or a sturdy pair of shoes, a bottle or two of water and a tube of bug-repellent sunscreen.
Here are a couple of blogs about the Appalachian Trail that you might find interesting.
Advice, stories and photos are the name of the game at this forum. It is a good place to learn and absorb information. The fellow hikers all seem to be friendly and eager to help each other.
Appalachian Trail Conservancy
No blog guide is complete without this one. From facts to history and terrain maps this is the first place to look for information.
These three blogs tell their own story about life on the hike. When reading the blogs, it is easy to see how each person who writes is changed by the trail in some way. I think that each one of the blogs are worth a look for different reasons. If you decide to hike the AT have fun and be safe. Bloggers are welcome to leave a comment below and link to the blogs that tell your stories.
More articles:
An unusual spring break idea
Iron mountain trail signs
Big South Fork National Park


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Welcome back to Bookaholic where I bring you another top notch police procedural.
In this book (previously published as The Beggar's Opera) Peggy Blair transports us to the steamy underworld of Havana, Cuba. Canadian Detective Mike Ellis, on holiday in Cuba with his wife, finds himself arrested for the rape and murder of a small boy. This is hours after his wife walks out on him and returns to Canada. Inspector Ricardo Ramirez of the Cuban National Revolutionary Police is in charge of the investigation. Ramirez is no ordinary detective as he has a succession of ghosts following him around and vying for his attention. Rather than detracting from the story this blends in beautifully as it gives some insight into the Cuban psyche. This is a land where catholicism and African mysticism meet. I have to admit to being a little in love with Ricardo, despite his obvious flaws. His character is real and he does everything he can to bring justice despite the flaws in the system.
When I say, Blair transports you to Cuba, I mean you can picture yourself there. The surroundings, sounds, smell and very heart of Havana are portrayed through the writing. I have been to Cuba and I can sure you Blair has everything spot on. The very cynicism of the characters gives a very real depth to the lives of the characters, and how difficult life can be for the ordinary man and woman in the street. This book not only excels in its depiction of the place but also in the structure and flow of the plot. The storyline is strong with enough twists, turns and plot changes to move it along at a swift pace. Even when you think all has been revealed the surprises keep coming and everything is tied up clearly and neatly.
I found myself reading this long into the night and grabbing it first thing in the morning when I woke up. If you like a well written mystery, set in unusual surroundings then you will thoroughly enjoy this book. I would not hesitate to recommend it. In fact I would say it is a must buy and read now. At the time of writing the UK kindle version is only £0.77 so well worth snapping up at this price. The US link is for the paperback as Amazon would not let me share the kindle link. Once on the site you can click on the kindle version which is $1.39.
That brings us to the end of another bookaholic review. I'm having a day away from the telly so I'm off to grab another great book. See you all back here soon and enjoy this book when you get it.


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Some 27 years ago, his first pay cheque at Engro was Rs 8170. When he made a suave but much debated exit while he was CEO of the company, his pay cheques of 2011 are reported to be Rs 5.7 million a month. He was the Midas behind Engro, who took the company from mainly fertilizer manufacturing into being a giant venturing into food, energy, chemical storage and petrochemicals among others. The conglomerate diversification helped and within a span of 7 years, Engro's revenues in 2011 had climbed up to 114 billion as compared to the 13 billion in 2004. Another feather in the cap of not just the Institute of Business Administration Karachi, this home-grown wonder-man is also a feather in the cap of Pakistan.
As a speaker, Asad Umar's mettle is undisputed. He engages with the audience, has them spell bound, makes them say what he wants them to say, convinces and makes the whole experience of listening to him rewarding. And he does all this in a very humble yet in command way. He makes the GDP sound like the most interesting topic. And he does not use a display of melodrama and histrionics to achieve this.
Asad Umar believes in Pakistan. And change. And for such a man, his strong sense of social responsibility being translated into political leanings was just a matter of time. But his joining PTI (Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek e Insaaf) soon after he took an early retirement was both expected and unexpected. While it was expected that he would not join the other tried and tested political parties, it was unexpected that he would make a leap of faith and take a risk with Khan's PTI, often called an idealistic spin by the intelligentsia who believe Khan cannot deliver all that he promises. But Asad Umar believes there is no other way.
His "conglomerate diversification sensibilities" have made him use his own potential to the maximum. Asad Umar has entered the political realm. And his joining PTI is not just a good omen for the party but also a reason people start respecting the party more before they write it off saying the party is inducting the same tried and tested faces.
Asad Umar has joined and is actively participating in PTI's "Insaaf Professional's Forum" (IPF) sessions.
Enough said.
Let us look at some of the things he said at a recent session of IPF members held at Karachi on 28th April, 2012:
- I have not joined Pakistan Tehreek e Insaaf for Imran Khan. I have my own selfish reasons.
- I have no foreign passports. I have no bank accounts outside Pakistan. Everything I have or own is at stake in this country.
- I am convinced that the status quo in this country cannot last for long now.
- When we look at the situation of this country, there is fear. But there is also reward.
- I want my two sons studying abroad to eventually WANT to come back to this country.
- People tell me why don't I become just an adviser to Imran Khan. My answer is: Pick up any fundamental issue of Pakistan and the answer lies in the core political system. There is no dearth of technical advice. But that is not enough. What we need is fundamental reform. Just good governance will not be enough.
- We need a political party who is committed to political reform and is not sitting on top of vested interests.
- I do not believe in personality worship. Mein azmat e insaan ka qaail to hoon Mohsin, Lekin kabhi insaan ki ibaadat naheen karta
- The first part is the correct vision. And the second part is that the vision should be grounded in correct good values. Imran Khan has both.
- To bring change, you have to be in power. But how you will come into power will decide whether you can bring that change or not.
- Building a just, peaceful and prosperous Pakistan!
- I keep telling Imran that we have to make tough decisions. So he recently answered back: "What could be tougher than deciding to hold a jalsa in Quetta?". And I said no, even tougher decisions will have to be made.
- What PTI is trying to do is the most dramatic revolutionary scheme ever brought to Pakistan.
- PTI, admittedly, has a lack of diversity. Which is why the communication coming out of it also has a lack of diversity. This is not out of malice but due to human limitation.
- The common man has a lot of sympathy for Imran Khan. All that needs to be done now is to translate that sympathy into political change.
- This political party will HAVE TO go through the process of inducting new people.
- There is nothing less Pakistani about a man from Daadu (Sindh) than a woman from Karachi or a boy from Lahore.
- (On the subject of devolution of power and land reforms): Most of what people say, with sincerity of course, is what they say sitting in Karachi or any other city. The things we say is a very urban phenomenon. On ground level, visit the rural constituencies with me and understand their sensibilities. Then we'll talk.
- The leader does not have a choice in whether he can displease some or not. His choice is to choose who to displease and who not to displease.


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To protect the health and safety of our community and staff, many Sutter County offices will be closed to the public starting March 20, 2020 until further notice.
For Immediate Release:
Sutter County Sheriff Jim Denney sadly announced today the passing away of one of their departmental German Shepherd K-9 protection dogs "Patrick". Patrick, who was also known as "Trick", died unexpectedly early Tuesday morning from a yet to be determined sudden illness. Patrick passed away at the home of his longtime K-9 handler Deputy Mike Slayton who had handled Patrick since he was a pup. Patrick had been a full time protection K-9 for the Sutter County Sheriff's Department since 1997.
"Patrick was a highly valued member of the Sheriff's Department, and I am greatly saddened by his sudden passing. He will be sorely missed by the entire department" said Sheriff Denney.
Patrick was instrumental in numerous building and area searches, felony arrests, officer protection and K-9 demonstrations over his law enforcement career. Patrick and Deputy Slayton were often called upon to give demonstrations of Patrick's high degree of training at police dog competitions and at area elementary schools where was Patrick was a favorite among area school children.
Jim Denney Sheriff-Coroner
Captain J. Paul Parker
Commander Patrol Division


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Hurricane Sandy is the biggest Atlantic storm in history. Millions of people in Northeast U.S. are still struggling to return to normalcy in its wake.
One of the biggest blessing of living in the U.S is when tragedy strikes WE STAND TOGETHER. After the storm many were left homeless, an amount that was difficult for our city to handle. The SEND2PRINT family began to accept donation in their 3 location not realizing how correct the slogan is "We Stand Together" in just a couple of weeks our stores were fill with donations.
Tonight we will premiere the documentary of Send2print's Sandy Relief effort which began as just a collection of clothes and turned out to be a much larger effort of clothes donations. You are all invite tonight to Studio 21. The flyer is below, for more information contact any of the three Send2print store.


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My Letter Writers Alliance membership package arrived today.
Sorry about the quality of the picture. I was so excited I took pictures as soon as I got home and saw it on the hall table.
Love the washi tape touch.
Inside were my membership card, an introduction to the Alliance, my badge, and a postcard.
The red card is a welcome letter and letter of encouragement to "Prepare your pen and paper, moisten your tongue, and get ready to write more letters!"
Taped to the back of the postcard is my membership card (grey) and my LWA badge. I still haven't decided where to put it but I'm leaning toward my purple Fossil messenger bag. I think it would look very good against the purple.
And this is the front of the postcard.
So I was able to log in to the members area no problem, and they have some really neat stuff available to purchase, and also to download. And they want to match me up with at least two pen pals; all I have to do is send them a letter (of course) and answer a few questions. I really want to get in touch with other Canadian members. Their membership map doesn't indicate Canadian membership but their marketing does so I'm going to ask about that.
And that's about it. I think this is going to be lots of fun. Stay tuned!


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Nobel Ice Egg & "Surprise" Watch Pendant by Fabergé, workmaster Albert Holmstrom, St. Petersburg, 1913.
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