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Messier 85 (M85 ili NGC 4382) je lećasta galaksija u zviježđu Berenikinoj kosi. Galaksiju je otkrio Pierre Méchain 4. ožujka 1781. godine. Izvješće o pronalasku objekta Méchain je poslao svom prijatelju i suradniku Charlesu Messieru koji je nakon toga detaljno pretražio područje neba oko M85. Prilikom pretraživanja otkrio je još 7 galaktika i kuglasti skup Messier 92.

Svojstva

Vrlo je oskudan neutralnim vodikom i vrlo je složene vanjske strukture s ljuskama i namreškanjima za koje se misli da ih je prouzročilo spajanje koje se dogodilo između 4 i 7 milijarda godina, kao i relativno mlada (<3 milijarde godina stara) zvjezdana populacija u samom središnjem predjelu, neka od njih u prstenu, koji je možda nastao poznim nastankom zvijezda.

M85 je najsjeverniji član skupa Virga. Svojim izgledom i karakteristikama, M85 je veoma slična M84. Udaljenost M85 od nas je oko 60 ± 4 milijuna svjetlosnih godina. Njene prividne dimenzije su 7.1' x 5.5' što odgovara stvarnim dimenzijama od 124.000 x 96.000 svjetlosnih godina. Prema dosadašnjim saznanjima, cijela galaktika se sastoji samo do starih žutih zvijezda. U blizini Messiera 85 nalazi se malena spiralna prečkasta galaktika NGC 4394 udaljena oko 8'. Čini se da te dvije galaktike tvore fizički par.

Do danas je otkrivena samo jedna supernova u galaksiji, 1960R, čiji je sjaj dosegao + 11.7 magnituda.

Amaterska promatranja

M85 je lako uočljiva u 200 mm-skom teleskopu. Nije osobito sjajna i ne pokazuje nikakve detalje. Središte galaktike je veoma sjajno i to jedini detalj strukture vidljiv. Zvijezda magnitude + 10 nalazi se oko 4' južno od središta galaksije.

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Vanjske poveznice
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 (eng.) Revidirani Novi opći katalog
 (eng.) Izvangalaktička baza podataka NASA-e i IPAC-a
 (eng.) Astronomska baza podataka SIMBAD
 (eng.) VizieR
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Thanks so much for visiting us a the Disney Parks Moms Panel, Stacy, and please let us know if you have any other questions as you're planning your visit. I hope that you and your family have a truly magical vacation!


When are we ever honest with ourselves? To avoid asking this question, we tend to cultivate a culture of placating our jaded lives into our everyday monotonous roles; living an existence we think we deserve. But what happens when the overwhelming power of serendipity occasioned by either the inner stirrings prodding for change or inexplicable forces come into play?
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Written by Porsche Cars Canada on Monday, 08 July 2019 16:12
The 718 family welcomes new members: with the new 718 Spyder and the 718 Cayman GT4, Porsche introduces two particularly emotional and powerful top models to claim top spot in the model range.
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Piezo injectors are used for direct fuel injection for the first time ever in a high-revving engine. They split each injection process into up to five individual injections. This supports a complete – and therefore emissions-friendly – combustion process. A variable intake system with two resonance valves ensures optimum gas exchange in the cylinders.
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Porsche 718 Spyder: an open-top road sport car with lightweight convertible top
The new 718 Spyder is a pure machine for driving pleasure with a lightweight convertible top that can cope with top speeds. It continues the history of such famous Roadsters as the Porsche 550 Spyder and the 718 RS 60 Spyder. Open or closed, it thrills with a captivating silhouette. The roof is suitable for everyday use and can be stowed away under the rear deck lid in just a few steps. Unlike the GT4, the 718 Spyder has a rear spoiler that comes up automatically at 120 km/h. Thanks to the functional diffuser, it is the first model in the Boxster family to generate aerodynamic downforce at the rear axle.
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The high-performance brake system in the 718 Spyder and 718 Cayman GT4 provides consistent braking that is suitable for track driving thanks to large aluminum fixed calipers. The Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB) is also available as an option. One new feature is that the 718 Spyder now runs on ultra-high-performance (UHP) tires specially adapted by Porsche. They are part of the overall package that makes the 718 Cayman GT4 fly on the Nürburgring Nordschleife: its lap time on the 20.6-kilometre classic racetrack is more than ten seconds faster than its predecessor.
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Kindness Animal Hospital is a progressive and very well equipped small animal hospital in Grand Forks, ND. We moved into our new facility in May of 2011. We provide routine preventative care for all pets and also more advanced diagnostic, medical, and surgical services including orthopedics. Grand Forks is a college town located on the border of North Dakota and Minnesota. It is a community with a lot to offer and a robust economy that is driven by the University of North Dakota, manufacturing, Grand Forks Air Force Base, Agriculture, and the oil boom in the western part of North Dakota. There are numerous sporting events as well as concerts and other activities. We have a brand new fitness center and have a lot of outdoor activities to participate in. There is world class fishing and hunting opportunites close by. The school system is second to none with lots of activities for the kids.


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Natalie Chapman – Conference Entertainer started her music career at the age of 8 in Musical Theatre and it became evident straight away that her talent for singing was exceptional.
She was awarded on many occasions for her outstanding performances. After studying Singing, Drama and Dance she continued her work in Theatre and Live Performances until she left for the UK .
In2001 Natalie returned home to Cape Town from England after 4 years of travelling and working on her songwriting skills.
Once she was back in South Africa she started working on her own independent short films and documentaries and worked for the next 4 years in Film Production.
At the same time she began work on her debut album, which she financed personally and through private investors.
During the same period Natalie tried her luck in 2 reality music shows. She made it to the Top 60 in Idols and Top 26 in Project Fame.
Although she was proud of these achievements, she always felt that her destiny lay in original music and prides herself on her independence.
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Asher album launch grew closer Natalie made the big decision to move from her home in Cape Town to the exciting and promising world of Johannesburg in April 2006.Her long awaited debut album being released this year is a lifelong dream realised.
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Veeam ONE collects data from Microsoft Windows machines using WMI. To make sure that Veeam ONE can collect data using WMI, the account under which you connect Microsoft Windows machines must have permissions to remotely access WMI.
Grant permissions to remotely access root WMI namespace and sub-namespaces.
Grant remote access, launch and activation permissions for DCOM application.
Grant remote launch and activation permissions for WMI.
Instead of performing steps 2 and 3, you can add the user account to the Distributed COM Users group on target machines.
Log on to a target Microsoft Windows machine as an Administrator.
Open the WMI Control Console.
To do so, choose Start > Run, type wmimgmt.msc and click OK.
Right-click WMI Control and select Properties.
In the WMI Control Properties window, open the Security tab.
On the Security tab, select the Root namespace.
In the Security for Root window, add the necessary user account.
In the Advanced Security Settings for Root window, select the user account and click Edit.
In the Applies to list, select This namespace and subnamespaces.
In the Permissions section, select Enable Account and Remote Enable.
In the Advanced Security Settings for Root window, click OK.
In the Security for Root window, click OK.
In the WMI Control Properties window, click OK.
Close the WMI Control Console.
Open the Component Services Console.
To do so, choose Start > Run, type dcomcnfg and click OK.
In the navigation tree, go to Component Services > Computers > My Computer.
In the My Computer Properties window, open the COM Security tab.
In the Access Permissions section, click Edit Limits.
In the Access Permission window, add the necessary user account.
Select the Remote Access permissions.
In the Launch and Activation Permissions section, click Edit Limits.
In the Launch and Activation Permission window, add the necessary user account.
Select the Remote Launch and Remote Activation permissions.
In the My Computer Properties window, click OK.
Still in the Component Services Console, in the navigation tree, go to Component Services > Computers > My Computer > DCOM Config > Windows Management and Instrumentation.
Right-click Windows Management and Instrumentation and select Properties.
In the Windows Management and Instrumentation Properties window, open the Security tab.
In the Launch and Activation Permissions section, click Edit.
In the Launch and Activation Permission window, click OK.
In the Windows Management and Instrumentation Properties window, click OK.
Close the Component Services Console.
As an alternative to the method described above, you can use a domain user account that is member of the local Administrators group on target Microsoft Windows machines. Administrators have all the required permissions by default.
You can also use a local Administrator account for connecting remote Microsoft Windows machines. However, this method will not work if remote machines have the User Account Control enabled.


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NATO To Transform ShoWest Into CinemaCon
By J. Sperling Reich | March 16, 2010 11:54 am PDT
On the first day of this year's ShoWest, the National Association of Theatre Owners (NATO) has made it known that when they take back the event next year it will undergo a name change to CinemaCon. The logo being used for the annual convention of theatre owners and movie distributors can be seen above.
ShoWest (which is taking place in Las Vegas now through March 19th) was originally NATO's annual trade show. The group still co-produces the event, however ten years ago they contracted with the Sunshine Group to actually organize and run it. Since then, the Sunshine Group was purchased by Nielsen Business Media who ran the conference as a for-profit endeavor. In 2008, NATO announced it would launch it's own convention in 2011, once the contract for ShoWest expired. Since the ShoWest name is now owned by Nielsen, NATO had to come up with a different moniker.
In talking with NATO spokesman Patrick Corcoran about the new show he stated, "By running a new non-profit convention, NATO can provide greater value at lower costs to theater industry. Having a show run by and for the industry allows us to celebrate and promote moviegoing in a way that benefits the industry and our customers."
NATO's president, John Fithian, echoed Corcoran's comments during a press conference held early Tuesday morning, just before his annual State of the Industry address:
"By taking it back to a non-profit status we can pump more resources into improving the value of the show. Everything from what chicken we order to other food offerings to what kind of rooms we can use and driving down a little bit the registration costs to get more of our smaller members in to get some of our smaller members and cinema players that don't typically come and really make it a show about the entire industry."
Fithian had nothing but praise for Robert Sunshine, the vice president of Nielsen Film Group, who ran the show for the past ten years. However, during that time the cost to attend and exhibit at ShoWest has skyrocketed. Vendors have been known to grumble about expensive booth space at the event and theatre owners weren't exactly thrilled at what they deemed a high registration fee. Eventually, the number of studios that sponsored and attended the event began to decline. This year Disney, Warner Bros. and Universal are making presentations (some larger than others), but Twentieth Century Fox is not present.
This, in part, led to NATO's decision to take back the reins of their annual meet-up in 2011. Fithian promises CinemaCon will still be an industry event about movie distributors, movie exhibitors and equipment vendors getting together to talk business and hopes the event will be fresh and exciting. One thing that will certainly be changing at next year's gathering is its location. It will still be in Las Vegas, but rather than hold the trade show at Bally's and Paris, it will be moved across the street to Caesar's Palace. Speaking about the new venue Fithian said:
"There are some issues with this location that we really hope to improve over at Caesars. You have movies split between two auditoriums in the Paris and Ballys. We got access to the coliseum which is the 4,000 plus seat state of the art auditorium where Cher and Celine Dion performed. It will be a very very exciting place to show off what's coming in the way of Hollywood movies. Caesars is a better property. It's got an upscale convention center which just opened a few months ago."
Mitch Neuhauser, who worked with the Sunshines for most of their ten year run as ShoWest organizers, was hired by NATO last August as CinemaCon's organizer. Look for other hires to be announced soon.
CinemaCon will be held in late March or early April of 2011. Rumors surfaced that the dates were March 28 – 31, 2011, though I haven't been able to get a confirmation.
UPDATE March 22: Cinemacon now has a Twitter account (@CinemaCon) you can follow as well as a Facebook fan page you can join.
J. Sperling Reich
Executive Editor at Celluloid Junkie
J. Sperling Reich is the executive editor of Celluloid Junkie, a motion picture industry trade publication, as well as the producer and co-host of the entertainment news podcast Showbiz Sandbox. He is also a partner at Covergent, an entertainment industry consulting group.He began his career working in film and television development at Disney, Creative Artists Agency and the William Morris Agency.
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The photo for this week's prompt was taken in Chalfont St Giles, on the village green, outside Merlin's Cave… which is not a historic site, but simply a pub. The photo had a little help from editing software to make it more prompt-worthy, as it was taken on a sunny day, but it was the sign that caught my attention. The village does a nice line in signs.
We were in Chalfont St Giles because of the church and it was definitely one of our most self-conscious 'raids'. Having unsuccessfully attempted to get in on a number of occasions, we had arrived to finally find the church open… and just a few minutes before a wedding was about to begin. About to beat a retreat, the bride's brother invited us in… and the vicar interrupted rehearsing the groom to point out some of the things we should look at.
and holds the platter while the Jester moves in for the kill.
the paint depicts the legends, but the tenderness is stone.
a story of compassion for a fellow heart is told.
the wound was in the saintly hand protective of the hind.
Thank you so much to everyone who took part this week and apologies for the couple of quiet days on reblogs while I was away.
All the posts are listed below, so please click on the links to read them and leave a comment for the author. Thank you too, to everyone who reblogged the prompt, round up and the individual resposes.
I loved YOUR take on this one Sue.
It's beautiful, isn't it? The vicar was keen to point that one out. It tells St Giles' story in a single image.
Oh! Sue I loved your poem a warning to us to look with more than just our eyes.
The poem about At Giles and the House is so beautiful, did you write it.
One of your best prompts, Sue. The reads were delightful.


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Study Tracks User Requirements for P25, LTE Devices (2/8/12)
Wednesday, February 08, 2012 | Comments
A vendor conducted a study of Project 25 (P25) users to determine challenges and recommendations as the technology moves forward and Long Term Evolution (LTE) networks become more prevalent.
Covia Labs, which won a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) contract to study mission-critical voice over LTE last year, performed studies on how much latency was acceptable, the level of interference, text messaging for coordination and how important tracking applications are.
The first phase of study was to collect user requirements. Covia Labs met with police and fire officials in the San Francisco Bay Area, along with Suffolk County, N.Y., Pennsylvania State Police and Pennsylvania Environment Police and other officials during a meeting in Long Island. During the meetings, company executives met with 100 people from various agencies and 9-1-1 centers. The study lasted more than six months.
Based on the results, Covia Labs officials said public-safety officials are interested in a system where officers have two devices (until one integrated device is available), one with capability for P25 and one with LTE capability. The two devices can connect to each other via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth and work together. The user can talk into the microphone on the P25 radio, and when the LTE phone has connectivity, everything happens over phone.
"The LTE capability has to be reliable for public safety in terms of being overloaded in disasters," said David Kahn, CEO of Covia Labs.
Public safety also wanted to have talk groups on the LTE device mapped into the P25 system and know on the P25 radio whether to change channels if they're talking over P25 and LTE. Both devices are managing communications.
"We were able to make it so the talk groups will map into each other and be accessible through the knob on the P25 radio," Kahn said.
During an incident, when two people from different agencies arrive on-scene, they could text a link that could be accessed through the broadband system that would allow them to have interoperable communications that are secure and encrypted. The encrypted communications would get transmitted between the LTE device to P25 radios, and the radios would be able to talk to each other.
To meet the requirements, the company this week announced Alert & Respond, a new software platform that offers a cost-effective way for public safety to integrate consumer smartphones and commercially available devices into their operations. The platform merges the data and functionality found on multiple, diverse devices and equipment into one, fully integrated system. A designated administrator or multiple users can manage and use the resources of all devices on the platform.
Capabilities of the system include National Incident Management System (NIMS) administration, push-to-talk (PTT) functionality, message playback, talk-around capabilities when out of range of a cell tower, tracking of the real-time location of personnel, text messaging, image sharing and GPS.
"The product has provided us with the means to better communicate when events are taking place within our jurisdiction," said Ron Levine, chief of police at Foothill DeAnza Community College in Los Altos Hills, Calif., which has participated in beta testing of the platform. "For example, we had an event on campus with a major international political figure. All of our officers had a comprehensive view of the security operations in real time, while also intercommunicating with other federal and international security details operating at the event."
Kahn said that when LTE isn't available, P25 radios would act as modems with 2,400-baud connectivity. "You'd still be able to send a lot of bytes," he said. "You'd have a very useful system. And you can make any device into a router. If a person is in a building, his P25 radio might get routed to a P25 radio further outside the building and routed to a fire engine. Maybe we don't need as many towers initially, because you have capabilities without all the infrastructure."


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What to Look for in a Gym
posted by Lynda Liu
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Maybe you've decided to make swimsuit season your friend this year, or you just want to lead an all-around healthier lifestyle. Whatever your motivation for joining a gym, finding the perfect match can be a challenge. Here's how to stack the odds in favor of finding a fitness club that fits you.
"The most important factor is convenience when it comes to location," says Bill Howland, director of research at the International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association. Eighty percent of a club's membership generally comes from within a 10- to 15-minute travel radius. And it makes sense that you'll want a gym you can get to quickly. "People consistently cite time constraints as one of the major reasons for either quitting a club or not joining at all," says Howland. So how can you determine the best locale? Well, if you're going to hit the health club only during the week, a location near your job might be best. But if you want to be a weekend warrior as well, joining a gym close to work may leave you without fitness options come Saturday. Some large-chain health clubs offer memberships that let you go to all of their locations, so if you want to work out all week, that might be your best bet.
The Screen Test
"Once you've narrowed gyms down by location, you'll want to do some phone research before trekking out in person," says Kathie Davis, executive director of IDEA, a membership organization of health and fitness professionals. Before you make that call, arm yourself with these questions:
What are the gym's hours?
Can you fax/send me a class schedule?
What are the monthly/yearly membership dues?
Do you have a child care facility? Is it free?
What's your club's gender breakdown?
Do you have personal trainers? What's their going rate?
The Right Ambience
If the gym passes the phone interrogation with flying colors, the next thing to do is actually go to the gym and check it out. If convenience is the number one factor to look for, Howland says atmosphere is a close second. "If it's too noisy or too quiet, if you've got an environment that's antagonistic, that would be one more reason not to go," he says. When looking for an environment that suits your needs, Howland recommends you consider the following points:
Is the noise and energy level what you're looking for? If pounding music gets you psyched up, that's great, but if it'll bring on a migraine, seek something more mellow.
Do you like the décor? If you can't stand the way your club looks, you're not going to want to be there every day.
Make sure your gym cares about cleanliness. Look around to see if there's a cleaning crew that makes sure the equipment is sweat-free.
Enough to go Around
While you're there, make sure you check on the quality of the equipment. After all, you don't want to use weight-lifting machines from the eighties. Davis recommends asking when the clubs last replaced them. "Ideally, the answer will be within the past two or three years," she says. Quantity counts too. Are there enough machines to satisfy the membership, or are people waiting around to use them? Is there a lot of cardio equipment (treadmills, bikes, elliptical trainers, rowers, StairMasters, etc.)? Are free weights plentiful? If there's just one set of 20-lb. dumbbells, chances are someone else will be using them when you need them.
The Right Time to Tell
The best way to gauge whether a gym will be a perfect fitness match is to check out the club during the times you would be working out. "If you go at ten in the morning, it's a very different scene from five P.M. on a weekday," says Howland.
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The idea is for visitors to experience and watch the birth of sea turtles in front of their eyes, inside the actual aquarium building. Fourthedesign has developed a form of 3d projection mapping that project and manipulate 3d models of sea turtles onto real sand.
Video projection mapping has the ability to convert any item into any surface. Forget traditional plane projection on a wall, as 3d projection mapping has the capability to take an everyday object, such as sand, and project onto its surface without any distortion.


You've always wanted to learn French and speak it beautifully and naturally.
You would like to improve and practice with someone who truly understands your language struggles when you reach this intermediate plateau.
You like to look on the bright side of life.
Well my friend, you are in the right place! Welcome to the sunny side of French!
For regular mindful content and ressources in French, check out the blog section and subscribe to our newsletter. Dont forget to have a look to my YouTube channel as well!
If you'd like to know more about the online classes I offer, go to French classes, and book a 20 min consultation (5$) to meet me and discuss your language goals and strategies.
I wish you tons of fun on your path to Frenchness!
Yes! I want to book my consultation!
"I had my first lesson today with Jessica and I could immediately tell that her personality and different approaches to learning French are very beneficial to anyone. I look forward to having more lessons!"
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She was very kind and professional. She made me feel really comfortable and it was very funny talking to her. I'm looking forward for the next class.


Mike Headlee, D.C. has been a chiropractor for the over 24 years. He practiced in Whitehall, WI for 13 years before moving to Marietta, GA where he practiced and was a professor at the largest chiropractic college in the U.S., Life College of Chiropractic. Dr. Headlee graduated from North Dakota State College of Science in Wahpeton, ND, in 1989. He received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Northwestern College of Chiropractic in 1993 in Bloomington, MN. He is a Certified Chiropractic Sports Practitioner (CCSP) and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS). Dr. Headlee has a Legion of Chiropractic Philosophers (LCP) degree as well as a Diplomat in Philosophical Chiropractic Standards (DPhCS). He has received an Internal Health Specialty (IHS) degree from the Loomis Institute in St. Louis, MO and has completed all of the courses for the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA).
Dr. Headlee uses very unique and effective techniques in his practice which are cranial release technique (CRT), toggle upper cervical technique, Activator, and Thompson; as well as full spine and torque release procedures to benefit his practice members. Dr. Headlee is author of the World's Best Kept Health Secret Revealed. He has a vision and commitment to creating a healthier community, educating and adjusting families toward optimal health and wellness.
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These include assay for established biomarkers of disease and tissue damage, renal function tests cytokines and markers of cellular nephrotoxity. HSL is able to provide a Dialysis Water testing service to Hospitals and patients with home dialysis, water quality is measured against the guidelines set down by UK Renal Association and Renal Transplantation.
These include NAG Calibrant assay kits together with controls and calibrants, a highly sensitive spectrophotometric NAG kit, procedure. A range of novel chromogenic substrates are available for assaying hydrolytic enzymes some of which have been incorporated into chromogenic microbiological media. In addition HSL can provide highly purified Diphencyprone (99.5% pure) which is used in the treatment of Alopaecia.
HSL undertakes research and development within its area of expertise. Small or larger long term projects are undertaken. The company is particularly interested in point of care strip tests.


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Q: Selecting a location on a map gives wrong coordinates I am trying to get the coordinates of a point on the map using the touchesBegan function and the tapGesture but the coordinates that I get represent a point different from the selected one on the map. Any help please?
override func touchesBegan(touches: Set<UITouch>, withEvent event: UIEvent?) {

        let tapGesture = UITapGestureRecognizer(target: self, action: nil)
        let touchPoint = tapGesture.locationInView(self.myMap)
        let location = self.myMap.convertPoint(touchPoint, toCoordinateFromView: self.myMap)

        let mySpan:MKCoordinateSpan = MKCoordinateSpanMake(0.5, 0.5)
        let region:MKCoordinateRegion = MKCoordinateRegionMake(location, mySpan)
        self.myMap.setRegion(region, animated: true)

        lblLat.text = String(location.latitude)
        lblLng.text = String(location.longitude)

    }

A: Replace your code with this:
func tapGestureOnMap(gestureRecognizer: UITapGestureRecognizer) {
        let touchLocation = gestureRecognizer.locationInView(mapView)
        let locationCoordinate = mapView.convertPoint(touchLocation, toCoordinateFromView: mapView)
        print("Tapped at lat: \(locationCoordinate.latitude) long: \(locationCoordinate.longitude)")
}

in your viewDidLoad, add a tapGesture to your mapView, like so:
let tapGestureOnMap = UITapGestureRecognizer(target: self, action: "tapGestureOnMap:")
mapView.addGestureRecognizer(tapGestureOnMap)

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Community Organizing begins in the grassroots, bringing people together to strengthen community, to identify shared interests and needs, and to create a powerful collective that lifts up voices of those often ignored, makes demands, and wins a place at tables of decision-making. It is a discipline in which – no matter the area of concern chosen or the tactics used – the main issue is always creating leaders and building power, to be able to effect real change. It is the practice of true democracy.
Purpose: This track will provide participants with tools to enhance their work in interfaith/faith-based Community Organizing, policy and advocacy around a variety of social change and social justice issues; and will provide a space for strategizing, networking, and building and supporting interfaith coalitions and movements that make a difference.
Community organizing changes the world! It builds power and brings communities together to effect social change. In this block, you will meet the other community organizers in your track, be inspired through first-person stories, and see some of the incredible things community organizing techniques have accomplished over the decades. Clips from a film featuring community organizing pioneer Saul Alinsky will give you a flavor and then you'll dive into learning the practical nuts and bolts of Faith-Based Community Organizing taught by a locally-based community organizer.
The Rev. Dr. Linda Olson Peebles is now in her 28th year as Unitarian Universalist minister in Northern Virginia, serving her 3rd congregation in this DC region. She was the co-founder, and has been a leader for the past 15 years, of a large and powerful multi-faith organizing IAF affiliate – VOICE (Virginians Organized for Interfaith Community Engagement). She has also been Board member of her national denomination and the President of the international UU Ministers Association.
Alisa Glassman is the Lead Organizer of VOICE in Northern Virginia, an affiliate of the the Industrial Areas Foundation (IAF). The IAF is the nation's first and largest network of multi-faith, broad-based citizens' organizations across the United States. Over her 22 years of organizing with the IAF, she has led organizing campaigns from the very local to those that have had national impact, such as the passage of the Maryland DREAM Act and our nation's first Living Wage Campaign. Ms. Glassman was a Peace Corps Volunteer is Ecuador, South America.
This interactive workshop will give participants the opportunity to begin putting into action learnings from Workshop 1. Three seasoned community organizers from diverse communities and focus areas will share stories of successful campaigns, interspersed with time for reflection and learning from other participants. Participants will have the opportunity to practice applying skills such as relational meetings, power analysis, building strategic partnerships, and learning to identify actionable issues for maximum effectiveness.
Donna Bollinger, Executive Director of Religions for Peace USA, has decades of nonprofit leadership and development experience including faith-based work in 36 countries. She has served as program staff for both the National and World Councils of Churches in the USA and Switzerland. Donna combines her training in education and community development within a theological framework to address challenges of public health, migrant families, and economic development. She is an experienced organizer having directed and led advocacy at grassroots and national levels. Donna holds a BS and MS in education, as well as a M. Div. from Wake Forest University.
Kathy R. Matsui, Ph.D. is professor at the Department of Global Citizenship Studies, Seisen University (Tokyo, Japan) and teaches courses on conflict resolution and peace related subjects. She works with peace educators internationally in International Institute on Peace Education and Global Partnership for Prevention of Armed Conflict. She is also active in inter-religious projects as a member of the Women's Executive Committee, Peace Research Institute and the Reconciliation Education Task Force of Religions for Peace, Japan. She is also the advisor and former president of International Association of Liberal Religious Women, and a member of International Association for Religious Freedom.
Kristin Famula serves as the President of the National Peace Academy (nationalpeaceacademy.us), an educational institute dedicated to holistic peace-building and peace education. The National Peace Academy focuses on developing and offering learning opportunities for bringing forth the peace-builder in all of us. Kristin also serves as a social justice and religious educator through the Unitarian Universalist faith. As an educator and a life-long UU, she works to create and offer opportunities for people of all ages to deepen their commitment to transforming systems of oppression through reflection, learning and relationships.
Estrella Sainburg is an Organizer with GreenFaith, an international, interfaith environmental organization. As Organizer, Estrella helps develop strong leaders and organize faith communities to act collectively on their shared value for a clean and healthy environment through the GreenFaith Circle platform. As a racially mixed Latina, she hopes to see more Latinos speaking about environmental injustices in this country and abroad and obtain and secure access to open and public spaces. Estrella was born and raised in Los Angeles, California, graduated from the University of California, Berkeley, and will be based and organizing with GreenFaith in Los Angeles starting in August 2018, after 2 years of organizing in New Jersey.
With support from our experienced community organizers, Session 3 will be designed based on the outcomes from Session 2. All needs, skills, resources, and tools identified at the end of Session 2 will be addressed during this workshop. Together we will lift up the resources necessary for organizing in our local communities and practice the skills and tools to empower us to do work when we return home.
Session 3 will share the same speakers as Session 2, but will also include an additional speaker.
Session 4 - What Now?
A take home plan of action is the focus of this session. Participants will develop concrete plans for implementation and there will be time for sharing and input from others. The plans will include a focus on self-care and spiritual practices, which are important aspects of sustaining the work. Together, we will also envision a way for all of us to remain connected post-conference. This might include setting up a buddy system, social media platforms, or other methodologies suggested by the group. Participants will leave this session inspired and empowered with tools and a plan for next steps.
Sari Heidenreich is the North American Regional Coordinator for the United Religions Initiative (www.uri.org), the world's largest grassroots interfaith peace-building network. In this role, Sari supports, connects and empowers grassroots organizers in nearly 100 interfaith organizations across the U.S. and Canada. She is passionate about using the resources of the community organizing field to the interfaith movement. Sari spent middle and high school in Ghana, West Africa and, as an adult, has spent time living, traveling and working in Middle East, including a year-long stint in Jerusalem.
The Rev. Dr. Linda Olson Peebles is now in her 28th year as Unitarian Universalist minister in Northern Virginia, serving her 3rd congregation in this DC region.
The Rev. Victor H. Kazanjian Jr. is Executive Director of the United Religions Initiative (URI), the world's largest global, interfaith, grassroots, peacebuilding organization working in 106 countries through 938 member groups dedicated to creating cultures of peace, justice and healing for the Earth and all living beings. Prior to URI, Victor was Dean of Intercultural Education and Religious and Spiritual Life, and Co-director of the Peace and Justice Studies Program at Wellesley College. He is co-founder of Education as Transformation Inc., a program that is widely acknowledged as the catalyst in the movement to establish interfaith programs on college and university campuses nationally. Victor is also a visiting faculty member at the Malaviya Center for Peace Research in Varanasi, India. Victor is an internationally recognized thought leader, speaker and author and editor of books and articles in areas including inter-religious and intercultural dialogue, conflict transformation, community organizing, peace-building, leadership, and diversity and democracy. Victor is an ordained priest in the Episcopal Church and was trained as a community organizer. He is a graduate of Episcopal Divinity School and Harvard University.


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En gömd låt eller ett dolt spår är inom musik en låt som inte står med på skivkonvolutet och som oftast spelas alldeles i slutet av det sista spåret på skivan efter en stunds tystnad. Gömda låtar förekommer på ett flertal musikalbum och blev särskilt populära när CD-skivan slog igenom brett på 1990-talet.

Exempel på gömda låtar

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A-sida och B-sida

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Engelskspråkiga Wikipedia: Lista över album som innehåller en gömd låt

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Show And Tell: SmallGreenHill
Tracey Lien
Feb 10, 2012, 11:00am
Welcome to Show And Tell, a regular feature where we speak to local developers about what they're working on. Today we have Lewis Mitchell, a developer who worked at Blue Tongue before the studio's closure. SmallGreenHill is one of many examples that a set-back in the games industry will not stop passionate devs from bouncing back and making games.
Can you introduce yourself and tell me a little bit about your studio? Hi, I'm Lewis Mitchell, a one-man operation working under the studio name of SmallGreenHill. I used to work for Blue Tongue as a Lead Artist before it closed last year, and prior to that I worked for a few years with a studio in England. As a one-man team I pretty much do all the art, code and design for the games, although I sometimes work with ex-colleagues when I need something a bit more specialised, or when I simply don't have enough time to do something myself.
What game are you working on at the moment?
Yesterday, I released my first game for the iPad, Ball on a Wall. It's a new take on a platform game, where you control the path of a ball by turning a grid of blocks on or off. As you progress, the game introduces new hazards and perils, like teleporters and turrets. I think it's a fairly unique concept, which was conceived from thinking about new game ideas that would take advantage of the big touch screen on a tablet. It looks simple, but it actually requires quite a bit of concentration to play — and there is an advanced difficulty mode that makes it really hard.
Where and when can we play?
It's available to play on iPad now, through the App Store right here. (Or just search for Ball on a Wall).
What's next for your studio — any big plans?
I was lucky enough to secure some funding from FilmVic to produce my next game. It's still fairly early days so I don't want to talk about it too much, but it's progressing nicely and will hopefully be ready for release in a few months.
Any words of advice for those who want to get into the games industry?
It can be a tough business to break into, especially in Australia at the moment. I think you need to work incredibly hard to get your skills to a professional level. At Blue Tongue we always wanted to see folios from graduates/juniors that looked like they were producing work at a standard that could just be slotted straight into whatever we were doing. If you're struggling to find work at an existing studio, there isn't any reason why you can't just start making games by yourself or with a couple of like-minded friends... or be prepared to move overseas for a stint. (That's what I did to get my break into games). Perseverance is key.
Ball on Wall is available on iPad right now. You can show your support for the local game development scene by buying it here.
Are you an indie developer or a student with a cool project to show off? We'd love to hear from you! Send us an email with the subject like "SHOW AND TELL" and let us know what you're working on!
Jiff @Jiff
Good to see the ex-BT guys sticking to what they do best!
badger @Badger
Feb 10, 2012, 4:01pm
Making platformers in which the player controls a sphere?
It is pretty awesome. There are quite a few ex-BTE guys out there working on indie projects. Pixel Elephant, for example.


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'Beached Whale'
Creating New Horizons
Introduction by Boskalis CEO Peter Berdowski
Since the publication of the last edition of our magazine, the world has been in the grip of the pandemic. During the past year, Boskalis with its global spread of projects has been strongly affected by the limitations imposed by corona, and yet we have also been very successful in numerous areas.
One of the highlights that put us front and center on the world media stage was the salvage of the Ever Given. The container vessel was blocking all the traffic in the Suez Canal, with potentially major consequences for the global economy. That final week in March proved to be intense. A large number of colleagues, working with the Suez Canal Authority, pulled off a fantastic job, refloating the Ever Given during a spring tide after days of tension. Boskalis was also involved in many other major projects and innovative developments in the context of a sustainable future. For example, we transported and installed the world's largest floating wind farm offshore Scotland contributing to the transition into a carbon free economy. As a part of our focus on biodiversity we expanded our artificial reef program and are currently testing different types of modular reefs in Panama and Kenya. As well as delivering ecological added value in coastal areas, these reefs can also be integrated in innovative coastal defenses.
Sharing and celebrating successes goes hand in hand with keeping colleagues engaged. And staying in touch with colleagues due to corona imposed limitations has been a key priority over the last 21 months. To this end, we produced our own worldwide connected radio program, bringing colleagues and family members together. It allowed everyone at Boskalis to come into remote contact with each other. That boosted our sense of community, not least because we also used the radio show to support Save the Children. The whole company was very enthusiastic about the broadcast, which ended with the presentation of a cheque to Pim Kraan, the director of Save the Children Netherlands, to support the important work of his organization. In an interview in this issue, he explains how Save the Children helps children worldwide in emergencies caused by natural disasters, political conflict or poverty.
The safety of our people and subcontractors is at the heart of all our projects. It has now been more than a decade since we developed and introduced our No Injuries No Accidents (NINA) safety program. In this issue, colleagues who were there at the launch of NINA explain how the successful program was established and how it has now become an indispensable component of our company culture.
I hope you enjoy reading this issue. Let's create new horizons together.
Peter Berdowski
CEO Royal Boskalis Westminster N.V.
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A great future
Installing the world's largest floating wind farm
Going the extra mile and a few more
Dealing with travel-related COVID-19 restrictions
Reach out and lift
Lifting and installing segments for the world's longest suspension bridge
Making grey infrastructure green
A dive into Boskalis' artificial reefs program
Surgical precision
Float-over installation of a platform topside
Improving the lives of children
Save the Children's humanitarian aid needed more than ever
NINA: our synonym for safety awareness
Ten-year anniversary of Boskalis' safety program
Reclaiming land to give space to road traffic
Constructing a large sand causeway for a motorway in Bahrain
Sustainable platform removal
Decommissioning oil and gas platforms offshore
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Q: Assign property value with type conversion in Java What is the best way to assign a value with type conversion to a property of an object in Java.
For eg: A Person class with age field as an integer. If the following statement has to assign integer 21 to age field, then what should be the implementation of set method? [Note: 21 is passed as string]
ObjectUtils.set(person, "age", "21");

One way is to get the type of the field and type cast explicitly. Is there any better approach or library utility available to achieve this?

A: Take a look at BeanUtils.setProperty():

Set the specified property value, performing type conversions as required to conform to the type of the destination property.

A: You can achieve this by using reflexion:
using this you can get the attribute type dynamically, something like this:
Person p = ...; // The object you want to inspect
Class<?> c = p.getClass();

Field f = c.getDeclaredField("age");
f.setAccessible(true);

String typeOfAge = (String) f.getType(p);

After you have the attribute type its easy to cast the value.

A: use Integer.parseInt(String) in your set method. Make sure you catch the exception for an invalid number. Here is hte javadoc for parseInt

parseInt
public static int parseInt(String s) throws NumberFormatException Parses the string
  argument as a signed decimal integer. The characters in the string
  must all be decimal digits, except that the first character may be an
  ASCII minus sign '-' ('\u002D') to indicate a negative value. The
  resulting integer value is returned, exactly as if the argument and
  the radix 10 were given as arguments to the parseInt(java.lang.String,
  int) method. Parameters: s - a String containing the int
  representation to be parsed Returns: the integer value represented by
  the argument in decimal. Throws: NumberFormatException - if the string
  does not contain a parsable integer.


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Freshman becomes permitted falconer
photo credit: spencer sweeney
Sweeney has spent over two years working to become a permitted falconer.
Frankie Vochko and Kasey Desmond
A "falconer" is a prestigious title held by knowledgeable bird professionals at raptor centers, universities and zoos. Freshman, Spencer Sweeney has dedicated her time for two years to pursue her passion and join the ranks as a permitted trainer of birds of prey.
Sweeney's falconing career began two years ago when she volunteered at the University of Minnesota Raptor Center and was moved by the grace and beauty of these large birds. The course to become a falconer, however, was a long and tedious process, especially for a twelve-year-old.
Sweeney had to work extremely hard to achieve the title of a permitted falconer. To obtain her permit, Sweeney met regularly with an experienced falconer to train and learn about falconing and finally pass a test. In addition, she read books on hawks and spent a lot of time at the raptor center, where she originally fell in love with birds of prey. "I spent two years researching, preparing, and learning to obtain a bird of my own," Sweeney said.
All her preparation and hard work paid off earlier this September when Sweeney legally captured a red tailed hawk in Robbinsdale, Minnesota. She named her hawk Flynn, which is symbolic of their partnership. "The name I give him is for my benefit only, and he is still very much a wild animal," Sweeney said.
Flynn lives in Sweeney's backyard, and the two work together every day. Sweeney weighs her bird in the morning and after school, as his weight is very important and can vary throughout the day. A healthy weight for Flynn is about nine hundred grams or two pounds.
To properly care for her hawk, Sweeney uses a glove to protect herself and a hood to keep Flynn focused while training. Sweeney has invested upwards of two-thousand dollars in falconing. "Training birds of prey is a lot of work, and more than just a hobby, it's a lifestyle," Sweeney said.
Each afternoon, Sweeney works on drills with Flynn, such as teaching him to hop on her arm to feed. As a permitted falconer, she also hopes to hunt squirrels and rabbits with her hawk as soon as the end of October. "I am teaching him to eventually be able to hunt with me," Sweeney said.
Sweeny has a special relationship with Flynn, but she recognizes that he is a wild animal and not her pet. If the hawk decides to fly away and not come back, that is his decision. "[Hawks] learn everything they need to know to survive in their first two months," Sweeney said. And, because Sweeney captured him when he was about one year old, he will be completely functional in the wild.


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Q: Syncfusion Angular TreeGrid Hierarchy lines or connectors Is there anyway to show some guiding lines / Connectors depicting the hierarchy data in Tree Grid?
Refer to the blue lines in the below image

A: Query: Is there anyway to show some guiding lines depicting the hierarchy data in Tree Grid?.
You can customize the rows and cells by using the rowDataBound or queryCellInfo event.
Please refer to the below code example,
    App.component.html:

<ejs-treegrid
                    #treegridTaskList
                    …
                    (rowDataBound)="dataBound($event)"
                  >

 App.component.ts:
…..
dataBound(args) {
//for level 1
if (args.data.level == 1) {
  args.row.cells[1]
    .querySelector('.e-icons.e-none')
    .setAttribute('style', 'width:40px');
  args.row.cells[1]
    .querySelector('.e-treecell')
    .setAttribute(
      'style',
      'border-left: 2px solid red;  padding: 0 0.5rem;'
    );
}
//for level 2

if (args.data.level == 2) {
  args.row.cells[1]
    .querySelector('.e-icons.e-none')
    .setAttribute('style', 'width:80px');
  args.row.cells[1]
    .querySelector('.e-treecell')
    .setAttribute(
      'style',
      'border-left: 2px solid green;  padding: 0 0.5rem;'
    );
}

//For level3
if (args.data.level == 3) {
  args.row.cells[1]
    .querySelector('.e-icons.e-none')
    .setAttribute('style', 'width:120px');
  args.row.cells[1]
    .querySelector('.e-treecell')
    .setAttribute(
      'style',
      'width:80px;border-left: 2px solid blue;  padding: 0 0.5rem;'
    );
 }
 }

Please refer to the below help documentation,
https://ej2.syncfusion.com/angular/documentation/treegrid/how-to/row-cell-customization/
Please refer to the below API documentation,
https://ej2.syncfusion.com/documentation/api/treegrid/#rowdatabound
https://ej2.syncfusion.com/documentation/api/treegrid/#querycellinfo


During the WA Showcase this month, Country Arts WA and CircuitWest launched a new online resource that will benefit regional venues, presenters and producers to better connect with their audiences.
AudienceConnect is the result of the three year CircuitWest Audience Development Project which was funded by Lotterywest and managed by Country Arts WA.
Initially, the main aim of the project was to provide the CircuitWest network with the skills, resources and support they need to build audiences within their regions. However the project evolved further to help all those who want to build a better relationship with their audiences.
Jessica Machin, CEO of Country Arts WA and Guy Boyce, President of CircuitWest were thrilled to launch the new online resource tool for regional Western Australian artists and art-workers to use.
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How interesting it would have been to enter into the minds of billionaires around the world?
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Callum Johnson Out Of Fight With Joe Smith Jr, Searching For Replacement
Michael Lynch | 02:26 08/01/22
Joe Smith Jr was set to defend his WBO light heavyweight title on January 15h against Callum Johnson. Just last night it was reported that Johnson had to pull out of the fight due to a positive covid test. Prior to Johnson falling out of this fight, it was said that Anthony Yarde is next in line for a title shot. The question remains, will Yarde be ready to take this fight on short notice or will Joe Smith be looking to rebook this fight for later down the line. Craig Richards has also been rumored to replace Johnson on the 15th, tweeting that his bags are packed and he is just waiting for his schedule for fight week.
Craig Richards
Craig Richards is the WBA international light heavyweight champion, the WBA continental light heavyweight champion, and the BBBofC British light heavyweight title. Richards has a professional boxing record of 17-2-1 with 10 of those 17 wins being knockouts. He lost a decision to Dmitry Bivol in May and then knocked out Marek Matyja in October of 2021. Craig Richards is currently ranked 12th in the world and fourth in the UK.
Anthony Yarde
Anthony Yarde is currently ranked 11th in the world and third in the UK. He has a professional record of 22-2 with 21 of those 22 wins being knockouts. He was only knocked out in one of his two losses and that one knockout loss was to Sergey Kovalev. Yarde is 1-1 against Lyndon Arthur, knocking Arthur out in his last fight back in December. Since he fought as recently as December, it is not likely that he would want to jump in and take this short notice fight in eight days.
Joe Smith Jr is the WBO light heavyweight champion of the world. Smith will be coming into this fight with a professional record of 27-3 with 21 wins by knockout. He is coming into this fight on a three-fight winning streak with wins over Maxim Vlasov, Eleider Alvarez, and Jesse Hart. He is most famous for his knockout over Benard Hopkins where he knocked Hopkins out of the ring. Smith has won the WBC International light heavyweight title, the WBA world light heavyweight title, and now the WBO light heavyweight title. He has said that he is not chasing big money fights and he just would like to work on his legacy and prove that he is the best light heavyweight boxer in the world. With that being said he may just plan to wait for Anthony Yarde. On the other hand, he has been training for a long time and is ready to fight, it is entirely possible he takes a fight on short notice just to stay active.
The fight between Smith and Johnson was set to be the main event of Top Rank on January 15h. The co-main event is set to be 20-0, Abraham Nova taking on 19-1, William Encarnacion. This card will be shown exclusively on ESPN/ESPN+ and will be taking place at the Turning Stone Resort & Casino in Verona, New York.
My name is Michael Lynch. I'm originally from Long Island, NY, but I reside in Columbia, Sc. I've been covering MMA for almost two years now. I've covered events such as Island fights and the PFL. I also have a YouTube channel where I do fight companions and UFC fight previews. I have recently started to train in mma and would like to have my first fight in 2020. I believe that as a journalist I need to experience what these fighters go threw, in order to understand their POV.


Download file to see previous pages he initial action comprises of the entry of a green man into the court of Arthur, where Arthur always has the habit of not eating without having heard an interesting tale. The rising action unveils as the green man comes up with a challenge which lays the background for the happenings henceforth. In the climax, Gawain meets the green knight and survives through the challenge as he does not lose his head in the process. The falling action unveils the secret behind the challenge where the green knight reveals the identity of the characters that the protagonist comes across. As mentioned above, the conclusion reiterates the values which the author is trying to highlight.
The setting extends from the Arthur's court to areas outside the jurisdiction of Arthur. Thus here the knight travels beyond his zones of authority. As the plot deals with the values being tested, this extended setting contributes to the plot. The court room, the castle of Sir Bertilak and the chapel of green knight are the most important settings in which the story unfolds. Here both the court room and the castle of Sir Bertilak are very civilized settings where as the setting of the castle of the green night is in wilderness and a very imaginative space. This setting helps the rising action and the uncertainty in the challenge posed by the green knight is well supported this setting.
Peculiar among the symbols used are the Green girdle and the color and the appearance of green knight. The green girdle symbolizes a sense of security for Sir Gawain. The same symbol brings in the protagonist guilt of being dishonest as he didn't disclose the receipt of the from the lord's wife. The appearance of the green knight also adds to the mystery of the story.
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Craniosynostosis repair is surgery to fix damage caused by a birth defect that makes the bones in a child's skull grow together too early.
A baby's head, or skull, is made up of many different bones. The connections between these bones are called sutures. When a baby is born, it is normal for these sutures to be open a little. This gives the baby's brain and head room to grow.
Your baby was born with craniosynostosis, a condition that caused 1 or more of your baby's sutures to close too early. This can cause the shape of your baby's head to be different than normal. Sometimes it can cause brain damage.
An x-ray or computed tomography (CT scan) can be used to diagnose craniosynostosis. Surgery is usually needed to correct it. This surgery is performed in the operating room under general anesthesia (your child will be asleep and will not feel pain).
The most common place for an incision (a cut made during surgery) to be made is over the top of the head, from just above 1 ear to just above the other ear. The incision is usually wavy. The exact placement of the incision may be different for different problems.
A flap of skin, tissue and muscle below the skin, and the tissue covering the bone are loosened and raised up so the surgeon can see the bone.
A strip of bone is usually removed where 2 sutures connect. This is called a strip craniectomy. Sometimes, larger pieces of bone must also be removed. This is called synostectomy. Parts of these bones may be changed or reshaped while they are outside of the skull and then put back in. Other times, they are removed and not put back in.
Sometimes, bones that are left in place need to be shifted or moved.
Bones are then put into place using a plate with screws that go into the skull.
Surgery usually takes 3 to 7 hours. Your child will probably need to have a blood transfusion during or after surgery to replace blood that is lost during the surgery.
A newer kind of surgery is used for some children. This type is usually done for children younger than 3 to 6 months old.
The surgeon makes 1 or 2 small cuts in the scalp. Most times they are each just 1 inch long. These incisions are made above the area where the bone needs to be removed.
An endoscope (a tube that allows the doctor to see in) is passed through the small cuts. Special medical devices and a camera are passed through the endoscope. Using these devices, the surgeon removes some bone through the incisions.
This surgery usually takes about 1 hour. There is much less blood loss with this kind of surgery.
Most children need to wear a special helmet to protect their head for a period of time after surgery.
For a planned surgery (not an emergency), you will need to prepare your child.
Tell your doctor or nurse what drugs, vitamins, or herbs you are giving your child. This includes anything you bought without a prescription. You may be asked to stop giving your child some of these in the days before the surgery.
Ask your child's doctor which drugs he or she should still take on the day of the surgery.
Your child's doctor or nurse will tell you when to arrive for the surgery.
Older children should not eat any food or drink any milk after midnight the night before the operation. They can have clear fluids (juice or water) and breast milk up to 4 hours before the operation.
Infants younger than 12 months can usually eat formula, cereal, or baby food until about 6 hours before surgery. They may have clear fluids and breast milk until 4 hours before surgery.
Your doctor may ask you to wash your child with a special soap on the morning of the surgery. Rinse your child well afterwards.
After the open surgery, your child will be taken to an intensive care unit (ICU). After 1 or 2 days, your child will be moved to a regular hospital room. Your child will stay in the hospital for 3 to 7 days.
Your child will have a large bandage wrapped around their head. They will also have an IV (a tube that goes into their vein). The nurses will watch your child closely.
Tests will be done to see if your child lost too much blood during surgery. The doctor may give your child blood through a transfusion if they need it.
Your child will have swelling and bruising around their eyes and face. Sometimes, their eyes may be swollen shut. This often gets worse in the first 3 days after surgery, but it will be better by day 7.
Your child should stay in bed for the first few days. The nurses will keep the head of your child's bed raised to help keep down swelling.
Talking and singing to the child, and playing music and telling stories, may help soothe them. Acetaminophen (Tylenol) is used for pain, but your nurse will have other pain medicines if your child needs them.
Most children who have endoscopic surgery can go home after staying in the hospital 1 night.
Most times, craniosynostosis repair is successful and allows your child's skull and brain to develop normally.
Kanev PM. Congenital malformations of the skull and meninges. Otolaryngol Clin North Am. 2007 Feb;40(1):9-26, v.
Baskin JZ, Tatum III, SA. Craniofacial surgery for congenital and acquired deforminities. In: Cummings CW, Flint PW, Haughey BH, et al, eds. Otolaryngology: Head & Neck Surgery. 4th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Mosby Elsevier; 2005:chap 175.
Updated by: Neil K. Kaneshiro, MD, MHA, Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.