Your heart health is a many-sided issue in which your diet, exercise, family history and even your dental care play a role. In addition to being complicated, heart health is crucial to address because cardiovascular disease is America's leading cause of death in women over 65. To take better care of your heart, implement this advice from national and local experts today. Plus, meet two local women and one man on their journeys through mistaken symptoms, genetic conditions and multiple heart attacks. After reading their amazing stories, you won't take your ticker for granted again.
Donna Fielding became an unlikely cardiac patient when she had a heart attack in her 30s. Turn to p. 35 to read her story.
When it comes to heart attacks, McDonough resident Donna Fielding was as unlikely a candidate as they come. She exercised regularly, played tennis and stayed active with her children, ages 10 and 12. So why, on November 3, 2007, was this 37-year-old being rushed to the hospital for emergency open-heart surgery?
In the spring of 2007, Fielding noticed that her personal training sessions and tennis matches left her exhausted – more so than normal fatigue after exercise – so she headed the doctor. Some suggested that she was just tired from the demands of busy parenthood, and others blamed a chronic upper respiratory infection. Fielding had a feeling something wasn't right, though, so she stayed persistent. "I also had jaw pain, so I even went to the dentist and had a crown replaced," she remembers. During this process, she had an EKG and blood work done. All was normal.
At the end of October, Fielding's ailing father passed away. At the funeral home, where she and her family greeted more than 1,300 people paying their respects, she felt faint. Her family called EMTs, who recommended that she see a cardiologist the next morning. The cardiologist did an EKG and an echocardiogram, but again everything seemed normal.
The next day, when she was donating some of her father's belongings to Goodwill, her body spoke loud and clear. "I started feeling nauseated again," she says. "I lay down on the sidewalk there, and that's when they called the EMTs again, who rushed me to Northside Cherokee Hospital. I just assumed I had an ulcer or something." At Northside Cherokee in Canton, doctors found that her enzyme levels were elevated and she had indeed suffered a heart attack. "I was wide awake," she remembers. "I was aware of everything going on around me." She was transferred to WellStar Kennestone Hospital. Upon arrival, they conducted a cardiac catheterization (commonly called a "heart cath") to assess the damage. They determined she had suffered a dissection, or a tear, in the inner lining of a main artery to her heart.
At that point, Fielding's next option was open-heart surgery to bypass the damaged area of her heart and restore blood flow. During the surgery, which was conducted by Dr. William Cooper, Fielding's body struggled to stop bleeding. It was so bad that Fielding's family was instructed to start making funeral arrangements. Fielding says, "They started a prayer chain, and through the grace of God and a bunch of prayer – they can't explain it – the bleeding just stopped. They were able to complete the surgery."
Though the doctors weren't sure Fielding would make it through the night, her recovery was better than textbook, and she left the hospital after only three weeks. Today, Fielding has follow-up appointments with her WellStar cardiologist, Dr. Dennis Incorvati, every six months. In addition to working part time, resuming her regular exercise routine and playing a twice-weekly tennis game, she has also changed her approach to life. "I started out as a Type A personality. The beds had to be made up, dinner had to be on the table, and I had to volunteer at the kids' schools – I felt like I had to be June Cleaver. And after the heart attack, I realized that if you can't get it all done, and you can't be at everything, it's okay. Does it really matter at the end of the day? You do what you can do and enjoy the time you have with your family. I cherish my time with them so much."
To this day, the cause of Fielding's heart issues still isn't entirely clear. Despite her healthy lifestyle and her lack of abnormal testing, for some reason, she still underwent this frightening experience. For others, her advice is simple: "You have to be your own personal advocate. If you are having any symptoms that are not a daily normal thing for you, or if something just doesn't feel right, go to the doctor and take charge of your own health." After all, no one knows your body and your "normal" better than you, so if something feels off, listen. Deciding to seek care may be the life-saving decision you never expected to make.
The owner of Three-13 Salon, Spa & Boutique is on his third – yes, third – heart. Lester Crowell's heart troubles began at age 13. "I experienced chest pain, fast heartbeat and pressure in my arms, elbows and chest," he says. This pain sometimes occurred without any prompting at all. "Many times, I would be doing nothing – like lying down to go to sleep – and my heart would race up to 200 beats per minute," Crowell says. A faster-than-normal heart rate at rest is known as tachycardia, and it was just a part of Crowell's early life.
But what was causing all of these symptoms? At age 15, Crowell was diagnosed with IHSS, which is now known as hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. This genetic condition meant his heart muscle was too thick, causing reduced blood flow and a whole host of other symptoms. Crowell was prescribed a medication to regulate his heart and was instructed to limit physical exercise.
Unfortunately, those management measures didn't cure Crowell's heart problems. At age 40, he was diagnosed with congestive heart failure and had a defibrillator implanted to regulate his heart rhythm with shocks if necessary. In 1999, just one year later, even his defibrillator couldn't fix an episode of irregular heart rhythm, so Crowell was admitted to Emory University Hospital for 30 days. His cardiologist recommended a heart transplant, which Crowell underwent on April 15, 2000. After living with his transplanted heart for almost a decade, his body began to reject it, putting him at high risk for a heart attack. In December 2009, he was listed for a second transplant, which he received on December 4, 2010.
"After my second transplant, I really wanted to give back to the transplant community that had taken such great care of me," Crowell says. So in 2011, he tapped into his professional skills as a salon owner and used them for a charitable cause. He hosted the first "Angels of Life" Hair and Fashion Show to raise money for Georgia Transplant Foundation, which helps families pay for transplant necessities such as medications and hospital bills. The event has continued each year since, featuring guest speakers, models and fashion trends from local boutiques. Join 600 attendees this fall to support the cause and Crowell himself, because as he says, "Seeing the community come together each year brings warmth and gratitude to my hearts!"
Any heart attack survivor can consider herself lucky to have come through such a serious health event. When someone has not one, not two, but three heart attacks in the span of a week, it's enough to make her rededicate her life to spreading the word about women's heart health.
One morning in November of 1997, a week after her 54th birthday, Attebery says, "I couldn't get a breath. I saw dots in front of my eyes, and I had a horrible metallic taste in my mouth." She decided to drive herself to an emergency room in Atlanta. Once there, nurses and doctors mistook her heart attack symptoms for those of an anxiety attack. She was given medication and a gurney in the hallway and told to sleep it off. Attebery took their advice and left the hospital a few hours later. "Women are used to working our way through pain," she reasons. After all, "I walked around with symptoms for six to eight months and did not realize they were symptoms."
Later that week, while chairing a black-tie fundraiser at her son's school, Attebery had a second heart attack. A third – and massive – heart attack occurred just a day later. A cardiologist finally ordered a cardiac blood enzyme test, which measures the levels of enzymes in a heart in distress. The results revealed that she had indeed suffered a heart attack. Her care team completed an angioplasty and installed a stent to restore blood flow. "I spent three days in cardiac intensive care," Attebery recalls. "The fact that I survived three heart attacks in five days is a miracle because most women over the age of 50 don't live to talk about it. I was so happy to be alive."
Now a healthy 71 years young, Attebery encourages everyone to know their family's heart health history. Heart disease affected Attebery's own grandfather, uncle and father. She says, "It doesn't matter if [family history] is on the male side or the female side – it's all part of your genetic makeup." Now Attebery and her co-founder Carmen Perez spread this information through Queen of Hearts. In 2004, they began this foundation to arm women with knowledge to protect themselves from dangerous heart conditions. This charity's ultimate goal is to empower and inform women about their heart health because, as Attebery says, "The heart is the engine that runs the entire train."


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KUJ, IFJ hold workshop on strategic union building
The Kenya Union of Journalists (KUJ) in collaboration with the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) under the Union To Union (UTU) project 2022 held a two- day training workshop on Strategic Union Building for young journalists in Nairobi, Kenya from 15 – 16 December.
Group photo of participants at the workshop
The workshop brought together 20 young journalists as well as the executive members of the KUJ to deliberate on recruitment strategies for the injection of more young journalists into the union as well as designing policies and programmes that will attract young journalists especially those working online into the union.
The Secretary General of the KUJ, Eric Charles Oduor, in his welcome statement said that the media landscape in Kenya is still very rough and journalists are still arbitrarily fired from their jobs sometimes without any form of compensation. However, KUJ has been in the frontline to defend its members in such situations and have been to court on numerous occasions in order to ensure that members who are arbitrarily fired receive due compensation. "KUJ continues to face huge challenges in defending the rights and welfare of its members. A significant number of journalists still work without any form of contracts, the safety and security of journalists especially female journalists remains a top priority while we are still struggling to open new chapters in certain parts of the country. Despite these challenges KUJ remains resolute in its mandate to defend its members. He called on young journalists in the media industry and most especially freelancers to join the union without any form of hesitation.
The Director of the IFJ Africa Office, Pa Louis Thomasi in his Solidarity Statement called on the KUJ executive to revisit their recruitment strategies by ensuring that young union members are included in their recruitment programmes in order to help bring their peers into the union. "Young journalists, especially those working online are the lifeblood of the unions and their recruitment must become a top priority. We must be able to sensitise young journalists that joining a union does not damage their career prospects. Instead, union members benefit more than non-union members in terms of career developments".
The Industrial Relations Officer at the Central Organisation of Trade Union (COTU – Kenya), Anthony Githinji, who served as the lead trainer during the workshop said that privatisation, deregulation, competition and automation have led to job cuts, leading to drastic reductions in union membership and income. "As the world of work changes, unions like the KUJ have to also modernise by readapting their traditional bargaining agenda, organisational structures and priorities. KUJ must review union policies, strategies and allocation of finances and design recruitment strategies to acquire new members, especially young journalists coming into the profession".
The two –day workshop dilated on various themes concerning the designing of campaign strategies for the recruitment of young journalists, youth programmes and policies in the KUJ, working conditions of young journalists online, gender equality in the media and sexual harassment in the newsrooms.
For more Information, please contact the IFJ - Africa Office
1st Floor, Maison de la Presse, 5 Rue X Corniche, Medina,
BP 64257, Dakar, Senegal
Tel: +221- 33 867 95 86/87; Fax: +221- 33 827 02

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This bug was found by tests which use this method. The first step would be to extend the test of mitk::IOUtil itself, so that it detects the bug as well.
This fail might be caused by T17310.
Try to replace the method mitk::IOUtil::CreateTemporaryFile() as described in T17310, this might help.


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Heavenly Sword is rated 4.3 out of 5 by 44.
A dramatic tale of revenge sees Nariko, a fiery red-haired heroine, embark on a quest for vengeance against an invading King and his army. The story builds around the ancient Heavenly Sword, which once belonged to a powerful deity. It can never be wielded by a mortal without it slowly but inevitably draining their life-force. When the invading King (voiced by Andy Serkis, aka Gollum of Lord of the Rings fame) destroys the warrior clan that guards the Heavenly Sword, the clan leader's daughter, Nariko, takes up the sword in a desperate fight for survival. Nariko must now pay the ultimate price as she embarks on one last mission of vengeance against the King and his army before her life is finally and irreparably overtaken by the omnipotent Heavenly Sword.
Emotionally charged, stunningly beautiful, and delivering unprecedented dramatic character performance, Heavenly Sword showcases the power of PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system. A dramatic tale of revenge sees Nariko, a fiery red-haired heroine, embark on a quest for vengeance against an invading King and his army. The story builds around the ancient Heavenly Sword, which once belonged to a powerful deity. It can never be wielded by a mortal without it slowly, but inevitably draining their life-force. When the invading King (played by Andy Serkis) destroys the warrior clan that guards the Heavenly Sword, the clan leader's daughter, Nariko, takes up the sword in a desperate fight for survival. Nariko must now pay the ultimate price as she embarks on one last mission of vengeance against the King and his army before her life is finally and irreparably overtaken by the omnipotent Heavenly Sword... Andy Serkis, the world's leading CG actor, famous for his roles as Gollum in "The Lord of the Rings" and Kong in "King Kong," was heavily involved in the creative process. As well as starring in Heavenly Sword as the villain, King Bohan, Andy was a major contributor to the character development, writing, casting, directing and performance capture for the PS3 title. Heavenly Sword features a deep, diverse combat experience made possible only on PS3.
Storyline-Cursed by a powerful, ancient sword, a female warrior embarks on a quest for vengeance against an invading king and his army. With only a few days left, can she triumph against overwhelming odds before the sword takes her life?
Combat System- Take hold of the Heavenly Sword and experience the visceral flow of grace and devastation. Evolve the complex combo system with defensive counters, super styles, and finishing moves. Grab debris from the destructible environments and block attacks or impale opposing enemies. Choose from 3 different fighting stances to maximize the Heavenly Sword's damage potential.
Hollywood Production- Experience a new level of storytelling production directed by Hollywood talent and Oscar-winning facilities.
The Heavenly Sword - The Heavenly Sword itself can transform into three distinct weapons, each with its own accompanying fighting stance used by Nariko to vary combat styles.
The Combat Engine - The combat engine can scale up from sophisticated one-on-one encounters to one-on-many, where enemies employ intelligent squad-based dynamics, right up to combat against battalions pushing real-time gameplay and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to unprecedented new levels.
Physics-Based Combat - The physics-based combat allows players to sweep debris against opponents, kick tables to halt an oncoming surge of fighters, smash the enemy into the scenery, or throw bodies into other enemies using "aftertouch" controls.
Wide range of Objects & Weaponry - Heavenly Sword provides a wide range of objects & weaponry including rapid fire crossbows and massively damaging bazookas.
Creative in-game Cinematography - Coupled with real-time story evolvement and amazing set-pieces, Heavenly Sword feels like a blockbuster action movie that takes combat gameplay to new heights.


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Full Review of The Hunger Games *MILD SPOILERS*
The Transition from Book to Film (honoring the text, deviations from it):
There was such an artful balance in the book to film transition. There was so much of the book that we hadn't gotten our hopes up on making it to the film, little lines that surely would be cut out or changed up, had made it in, and it felt like such a nod to the fans. It was as if Gary and Suzanne were saying, "We haven't forgotten you." And truly, they haven't. Not every scene in the books made it to the movie, but every scene in the movie honored the books in such a way that we haven't really seen from a book-to-movie adaptation, except for maybe the Lord of the Rings movies.
The focus is much more on the overall story and certain moments have fallen to the wayside. Don't worry though, every moment that brings a crucial point to the plot of the general arc is at least touched upon, if not thoroughly performed including the cave scene, every death of a tribute, the reaping, and the journey from tribute to victor. The Hunger Games movie not only is structured so that any non-reader can understand what the story is about, but feels the themes and emotion conveyed in the books.
As for the additional scenes, the glimpses of the Gamemaker control room and all of Seneca Crane with President Snow and of course the consequences of a certain character's death, all of that not only fit with the books but enriched the story in a way that couldn't have been done in the books. It seems like such a contradiction, to be so close to the book but still add so much to it, but The Hunger Games does it so well it feels pretty effortless, which we know is not the case. You'd also be interested to find out that these extra scenes give a very cool functionality to the story, and establish future happenings that will occur in Catching Fire. Suzanne was right on the money when she said this movie is separate from the books, yet completely complimentary to them at the same time. Where so many books-to-film feel inadequate, The Hunger Games passes with flying colors.
Special Effects and CGI
We are big fans of practical effects. It doesn't get used as much today, but it always yields supremely realistic results. The Hunger Games completely succeeds in the special effects department. There is such a difference with using practical effects versus CGI. This kind of restraint made it feel as if this fantastical world of the Capitol was within reach. In another director's hands, the old factory they filmed these scenes in would've been just walls upon walls of green screen, but it must be said that the practical sets don't go unnoticed.
The only CGI used (that we could tell) is in The Capitol scenes, the fireballs themselves in the arena, and the mutts at the Cornucopia. It is a very thrilling experience to see a special effect that seems so real that you wonder if that might actually exist. The technology that was shown from the reaping to the Capitol is incredible. The Capitol scenes, no doubt, are the most CGI heavy scenes. Yet, despite this, it is still simple and realistic. As for the chariot scene, the fire on Cinna's designs for Katniss is beautiful, and just might take your breath away.
The mutts, are very satisfactory. They are simple, and look as real as CG can bring. By being a simple design, the mutts don't suffer from looking fake. Fans may be a bit bummed that the most terrifying feature of the Cornucopia mutts are absent from the film, but I can assure you it might not have gone over well in the end. After much consideration, it's possible that entering that feature into the equation might have just looked too fake. It seems Gary Ross' supreme concern in all aspects of the film is making everything intensely realistic.
I guess we are repeating ourselves, but it's also a fact we are huge fans of movie scores because they seem to act as the paintbrush for a film. The score was so beautifully understated. Next to other scores that may be fuller and more theatrical, The Hunger Games score seems almost minimalist. But it works in the movie's favor. The lack of score in District 12 gives the setting a fittingly hollow feeling. And when score did come in, it didn't overwhelm the scene but helped it along. The score is present when it needs to be. The movie is relatively quiet during scenes, in which there is no music under it at all. What this does is really convey the urgency and reality of the situation. The function of the score makes this movie feel very unHollywood, even independent. The score helps achieve this. But you can bet during huge moments such as the chariot scene, it delivers triumphant swelling music to accompany Katniss & Peeta's radiant capes of fire. The score does such a good job being where it needs to be and being absent where it should, makes you not even notice the incredible job it's doing to tell the story. This score complements the movie perfectly and never brought you out of a moment, but instead made you feel like you were in Panem as well.
While reading the books, you imagine such lavishness for the Capitol citizens, but when seeing the interpretation of this, the costumes are works of art in a way that we hadn't expected. The stark contrast between the overwashed, dull colors of District 12 and the garish, over the top clothes that the Capitol citizens wear is immediately evident from your first glance of Effie. The Capitol, though fashionable, look like they're on a haute couture runway in our history. You really do feel like Katniss the moment you see them when the tribute train arrives. "Do they really have no idea how freakish they look to the rest of us?"
The makeup….is breathtaking. You will be quite startled when you see Peeta hiding in the riverbed. The makeup is so incredible, you'd think it was CGI. Everyone in the theatre was flabbergasted. Same goes for the wounds in the arena, very realistic, believable, and pretty gross. But the most impressive out of this category just may be Peeta's camouflage. Bravo.
Acting Performance
Testimonial time! There was just too much we had to share about the acting:
Courtney: "WHOOOOAAA BUDDY. Everything is top notch in this movie. Truly. The best thing? The acting, by far. It's no surprise that Jennifer Lawrence's acting is out of this world, but every single actor in this movie gives an amazing performance. For many of us who have seen the film, no doubt the biggest surprise is Alexander Ludwig's performance. I see why he was cast. Really, I see why everyone was cast. Even the lesser known tributes do a fantastic job. You won't just be sobbing at Rue's scene, you might just shed a few tears at the bloodbath. It's very realistic, and there's something about that scene that does not leave you. So realistic, so terrifying, and so tragic. Don't get me started on the chemistry between Jennifer and Josh. You can FEEL the sparks flying between their characters! Woody and Elizabeth deliver great comic relief, but just the right amount. Woody in particular, not only shows what Haymitch is all about, but his humanity. All cast members for ALL the awards!"
Tiffany: "In terms of acting, there was not a weak link among the cast. Each actor embodied their character in a way that I wholly believed them to be their character. As Katniss, Jennifer Lawrence made me feel what Katniss was feeling. When she breaks down, you feel her agony. But there was never a moment where I thought she was overacting. Lawrence has so much strength in her understatedness. Josh Hutcherson's portrayal of Peeta was understated as well. His natural charisma matches that of Peeta's in the books. There is so much that he conveys in a look; where words and lines of dialogue worked in the books, Hutcherson as Peeta told it in those looks. Liam Hemsworth brings an unexpected and much needed lightness to Gale, but still keeping in line with who that character is and what his convictions are. From the first minute we saw Woody Harrelson as Haymitch to the very end, I understood why he was Gary Ross's only choice; his take on Haymitch was interesting and really told so much of this complex character. Elizabeth Banks as Effie brings much needed comic relief to the movie; I've never seen her in a role like this before, with such a huge transformation, but she really impressed me. Donald Sutherland as President Snow was a subtle villain, forgoing the theatrics of more traditional villainy by making Snow seem as rational as possible. Donald Sutherland's Snow is not crazy, and that makes him all the more frightening. When it comes to the tributes, I could not praise Alexander Ludwig more. I didn't know what to expect from his portrayal of Cato, and I was especially blown away by him. He wasn't hired to be just another brute, and he wasn't just another model either. He really brought it and made Cato so very human. And Amandla Stenberg as Rue was sweet, lovable and clever; she was exactly how I imagined Rue to be."
Denise: "The acting is something I was very scared about, but I knew that I was in for a treat as soon as I saw Katniss and Prim interact. From Prim's nightmare on, I felt exactly what the characters felt. The pure fear on Prim's face when walking to sign into the Reaping, the happiness on Katniss' face in the woods, Peeta realizing he's been practically sentenced to death, Cato's rage, Snow's snake like eyes, everything was how I pictured it in the books, and these actors frankly shocked me. I had no idea how amazing the young cast was on their own. I have to admit, I didn't really start crying with Rue's final scene until Katniss gives herself time to mourn. Jennifer shows the anguish on her face that you can only feel when you've lost someone. Though everyone was amazing, Jennifer is something out of the past. She didn't seem like she was acting. She became Katniss Everdeen, The Girl on Fire."
Overall Feelings of the Film
Courtney: "My expectations were completely unattainable, yet they could have not done a better job. This movie is more than we could have hoped for. I usually never have a shortage of words, but this left me speechless."
Tiffany: "There were such high expectations for this movie that I was scared to see it. Surely nothing could live up to these expectations. But I was floored, with this movie and this cast far exceeding what I had thought I wanted. This is something that I've never seen before. I can honestly say I can't compare it to anything else. What you think you know about the movie, with all the trailers and clips that have been released, you really and truly don't. There is no way to explain what it feels like to watch The Hunger Games, to be in this world. Where other movies would focus on what is happening on the screen, this movie focuses on the consequences and emotion behind it all.
Denise: "Though no movie will ever be perfect for me, because books are perfection, the movie didn't annoy me the way the Harry Potter movies did. The changes they made were necessary, the acting was phenomenal, the look was perfect, it was a throughly enjoyable movie from opening scene to the credits."
What Fans Ought To Know Going In
Remember the message. The Hunger Games isn't about showing the violence. Excessive gore is not needed to get across the fact that violence is wrong. It is in how the characters react to the violence that tugs at our heartstrings, not the violence itself. This is the heart of what makes this movie so genius and what sets it apart as a truly unique film.
We're all die hard fans here, but you guys MUST remember that this is a movie adaptation. Not everything can be in the movie, and yes things are changed to keep the movie going. Know that your favorite scene was cut or condensed or someone said something with one word different than it was in the books; Get over it. Seriously, it does not ruin the film. The film is its own separate entity. Let it be. Besides, it's not hard to see why these changes were made and it was all done with Suzanne Collins' approval. So please, guys, keep an open mind!
*And the usual things, don't make unnecessary noise, go pee before so you don't walk in front of someone's view, and bring lots of tissues, because you will cry.
-Reviewed by Courtney, Tiffany, and Denise
Labels: five stars, Gary Ross, hunger games, jennifer lawrence, josh hutcherson, liam hemsworth, movie review, review, the hunger games
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One of my biggest beauty discoveries so far this year would have to be the Milani Illuminating Face Powder - Beauty's Touch. I am absolutely crazy about it, so much so that it's already featured in my July Favourites blog post.
At first, I will admit, it was the packaging that drew me in, but just look at how beautiful it is! I thought it was going to be a 'just good' product, so, to my surprise I was blown away from the first time I used it.
It has been my go to blush ever since I got it simply because it's so natural looking, yet gives my skin the 'lit from within, english rose glow' with just a sweep of it across my cheeks. The powder itself is completely weightless, silky smooth and blends perfectly into the skin. It also has no glitter or sparkly particles, which stops me from looking like a glitter ball.
The only thing I will say about this powder is do not follow the instructions on how to use it. I use a blush brush and apply it just like I would a blush. I wouldn't use it as an entire face powder because it would be too pink all over and I'd look like an overheating mess.
It comes in two other shades as well, 'Amber Nectar' and 'Hermosa Rose' Although Milani is still not easy to get a hold of in Northern Ireland and the UK, it's available on Beauty Crowd and sometimes Amazon.
What do you think of the Milani Illuminating Face Powder? Would you buy it? Let me know in the comments!
I was very tempted a few months ago, those little roses are so cute but then I eventually went for a baked blush in the shade Luminoso.
This product looks so dreamy!
This is such a beautiful shade!
I love the design of this blush, it's gorgeous!


£ - Iliotibial Band Syndrome? - Compensation Claim Solicitor?
How do Iliotibial Band Syndrome Claims Happen?
Can I make a Ilotibial band syndrome accident claim?
How Do I Make a Iliotibial Band Syndrome Compensation Claim?
What accident claims can Iliotibial band syndrome cover??
If you have damaged your Illiotibial Band Syndrome in one way or another and you believe it was not your fault then you could be eligible to make a compensation claim. If this sounds like you then please do not delay and call Tylers Solicitors today on 0800 699 0079 and we can then proceed to help you through your compensation claim.
Iliotibial band inflammation is a syndrome that occurs often in runners who participate in long distance events, which include running, cycling and other athletes who squat repeatedly. This injury maybe as a result of a conglomerate of issues, ranging from poor training habits, poor flexibility of muscle and other mechanical imbalances of the body.
Claimants who have pursued a claim for Iliotibial Band (ITBFS) with a solicitor, are those who have not been at fault and is a sub injury to damage to the leg as a result of car accidents, knee operation, birth defects, or sport injuries. Work accidents more popularly, occur with leg injuries where a worker may have resulted in an injury due to a fall, slip trip and knocked or banged the knee.
If you have damaged your Iliotibial Band in one way or another and you believe it was not your fault then you could be eligible to make a compensation claim. If this sounds like you then please do not delay and call Tylers Solicitors today on0800 699 0079. You can also use our simple online contact form and we'll get back to you as soon as possible.
What accident claims can Iliotobial band syndrome cover?
If you've been unfortunate enough to suffer any kind of physical injury, our team are here for you. Our no-win, no-fee legal experts can help you to make any kind of claim for personal injury compensation. Whatever kind of injury you might have suffered, we are here for you.
As well as sport injuries, men or women can both contract inflammation of the of a specialist that the complainant can now go ahead and launch the complain in the quest for being compensated for the condition resulting from how poorly he/she was subjected to during training.
If you have had an injury with Iliotibial band syndrome and want to know the average amount of compensation you can claim, use our quick compensation calculator below to calculate the average compensation you will receive.
Moderate sports injuries can be fairly serious cause and symptom of Ilitobial band syndrome. You will normally make a full recovery within a few months – however, during that time, these injuries can cause a range of issues. For example, they can prevent you from working or limiting social time with friends and family.
Moderate sports injuries can be serious and effect your lifestyle in multiple ways. Iliotibial Band Syndrome can come as a result of this. You will normally make a full recovery within a few months – however, during that time, these injuries can cause a range of issues. For example, they can prevent you from being able to walk, work or look after yourself.
In some instances, Iliotibial band syndrome can be a result of extremely serious sports injuries, either due to negligence or faulty equipment. This can lead to a lack of mobility and drastic change in lifestyle.
For the most serious Iliotibial band syndrome symptoms, it is possible that you can be left with serious physical conditions. Although it is rare, sports injuries can lead to conditions that can take a significant toll on your physical and mental well-being, such as losing feeling and movement in your limbs.
How long until I can make a Iliotibial band syndrome claim?
In the United Kingdom, the law allows you 3-years from the date you got an accident or diagnosis to begin the claim process.
No win, no fee Iliotibial band syndrome claims solicitors.
Tylers Solicitors are no win, no fee accident claims solicitors, which means if you lose your case against Iliotibial band syndrome you do not pay us a fee.
Why choose Tylers Solicitors to start your compensation claim?
Tylers Solicitors will always strive to get you the maximum compensation amount possible for the injuries and incidents that you have gone through as a result of Iliotibal band syndrome that isn't your fault. Furthermore, any loss of earnings and medical costs are incurred.
We also value the solicitor/client relationship very highly throughout the claims process and believe that communication is the key to a successful compensation claim.
No matter where you were injured in the UK, Tylers Solicitors are just a telephone call away from giving you expert advice about your Iliotibal band syndrome concerns. If you would like to contact us about claiming compensation then telephone 0800 699 0079 today for a no obligation chat.


If you have a foundation problem or you suspect that you have one, you want the best foundation repair company to repair the damage. The foundation is what your home rests on, and a problem in this area generally leads to more problems for the rest of the house.
So how do you pick a "great" foundation repair company? It's not all about who charges the least. Trying to save a few dollars here can be a costly mistake. An incompetent repair team may not only fail to solve the problem, but also worsen it!
Probably the best and most trustworthy evidence of a foundation repair company's ability would be the recommendations of former customers. If you have friends who have enlisted the professional services of a foundation repair team, ask them about their experience. Did your friends have problems with the repair team? Was the foundation problem solved? How long did they take, and did they finish within the deadline they set themselves?
If none of your friends have ever hired a foundation repair specialist, then perhaps your foundation engineer can recommend a few. Be sure to ask for references from each foundation repair company you talk to. If they've been in business for a while, they should have lots of customers who are willing to give testimonials.
It's also a good idea to make sure the repair company is accredited or a member of good standing in a professional association. Consider a company that is accredited by the Better Business Bureau. You can check how many customer complaints have been lodged against them and whether any or most of these complaints have been resolved.
A membership in a professional association (such as the Foundation Repair Association or the Foundation Repair Network) can also be an indication of professionalism. Often there are standards to be met before a membership is granted. The conditions for membership may include a certain number of years in the industry, proof of proper education, and passing an exam. These organizations may also insist on proof of moral good standing.
Finally, you should trust your own instincts and perceptions. Talk to each of these companies and make your own observations. If possible, visit their office and check to see if everything looks organized and professional.
Are they willing to send you a certificate of insurance?
Will the workers be company employees or are they temporary workers?
Will there be a supervisor to oversee things on site?
Does the company have the equipment and resources needed to fix the damage caused by the foundation problem?
Once you've selected your foundation repair company, make sure you read the contract carefully. If you don't understand something ask them to clarify. With the right company, the job should be done efficiently and for a reasonable fee.
Sometimes when foundation repair is being done in the Dallas and Fort Worth area, some special circumstances may be taken into consideration, including earthquake potential and the structural problems of older or historic homes.
You don't often think of the Dallas–Ft Worth area as earthquake-prone. But the Dallas area has recorded some fairly strong earthquakes recently. In January 2013, a 3.0-magnitude earthquake hit northern Texas, with the epicenter just 3.5 miles east of the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport. In October of 2012, the same approximate area was hit by two earthquakes measuring 3.4 and 3.1-magnitude.
According to Cliff Froehlich, associate director and senior research scientist at the University of Texas at Austin's Institute for Geophysics, these earthquakes are happening because the area just south of the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport had been inundated with wastewater due to hydraulic fracturing. Although the water is no longer being added, the damage to the faults may have been already done.
If earthquakes in the area become more frequent, then the foundation repair may include strengthening it against earthquakes. Doing so may prevent extensive damage, which may be so serious that the only solution afterwards is to completely rebuild. An earthquake can make foundation problems even worse. Even with insurance the cost of repairing earthquake damage may run into the tens of thousands of dollars, while strengthening a foundation against earthquakes may cost only a few thousand dollars.
If you live in one of these stately residences, you may not be aware of structural problems in your home. Many of these homes were constructed with no thought given to the weight that the foundation has to bear.
One common problem in old two-story homes involves point load deflection. In most of these older homes, a considerable amount of the 2nd-story weight is passed on to the ground floor through the walls. Sometimes, instead of a wall there's a header to transfer the upper weight, and the weight is passed to one side of a door frame. That point load rests on the floor, and eventually the floor will bow.
Hallway walls are generally load-bearing, but a wall may sometimes have no girders and supporting piers. As the years pass, the wall and the floor will sag and bow down.
Sometimes the girder was put in the middle of the hallway, with both hallway walls unsupported. This is often the reason why the middle of a hallway will have a hump.
If your home foundation has any unusual problems, or if there are special circumstances involved, then it's a good idea to contact a qualified structural engineer. They can then provide you with a detailed foundation inspection report. You will find a number of experienced companies that are well-versed in dealing with the special circumstances surrounding soil movement in the area as it pertains to Dallas Ft Worth foundation repair.
Your home's foundation can be beset by numerous types of problems, and it's a good thing that there are several ways to improve a foundation. Sometimes, though, foundation specialists may offer several different solutions to a particular type of problem. And as the homeowner it's your responsibility to find out about various foundation repair methods so that you are aware of the advantages and disadvantages.
When fixing the home, a lot of attention is focused on deeper repairs so much so that when discussing foundation repair methods these are often the only methods discussed. These methods are designed to lift concentrated loads, and it involves bypassing unstable soil by putting the weight of the home into a different layer of ground.
The bell bottom pier method. This standard method uses poured concrete reinforced with steel rebar to hold up a home. Many experts believe it to be quite safe and beneficial, although homeowners will have to wait two whole weeks for the concrete to dry so that it can work properly.
Pressed piling method. With this popular method, precast concrete cylinders are installed and the weight of the house is used to drive it in. Unlike the first method, there's no need to wait for the concrete to cure, and the total repair time is comparatively brief.
However, the list of disadvantages is somewhat lengthy—so much so that these disadvantages are the subject of an entire article on its own. Because of the many drawbacks, some effort to modify this method have been attempted (such as by inserting a piece of rebar into the concrete cylinders); however, several experts believe that these modifications are insufficient and may also cause new problems.
Steel piling method. This method has steel pilings replacing concrete cylinders altogether. Without the use of concrete, there's no need to wait for it to cure and thus it shortens the repair period. But according to experts, rearranging heavy items within the home can cause the foundation to shift, and the weight of the home itself may not be sufficient to drive the steel cylinders onto the stable layer of ground.
If the foundation problems aren't too serious, you may find that you don't need to dig deep to fix them. When you only need to lift non-concentrated loads like slab floors, shallow repairs can be performed, and you don't need to spend as much as you would with deep repairs.
Slab jacking. When you need to raise or support outdoor concrete slabs, you can have grout injected under your concrete to fill in the spaces so that the concrete can be raised. The grout expands and pushes the foundation back into its proper place.
Foam jacking. This method uses foam (high density polyurethane) instead of concrete.
Since (generally speaking) you put all the weight of the house on the soil itself, why not find a way to make the soil itself more able to bear the burden? It's called chemical grouting, and it involves injecting the ground below the foundation with chemical grout. This method boosts unstable soils to make it more solid.
Hopefully this will give you a little more information about the various foundation repair methods. In order to determine the best foundation repair method for your home, we recommend an objective foundation inspection from a qualified structural engineer.