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require File.expand_path(File.join(File.dirname(__FILE__), "..", "..", "..", "spec_helper"))

describe Chef::Provider::Service::Windows, "load_current_resource" do
  before(:each) do
    @init_command = "sc"
    @node = Chef::Node.new
    @run_context = Chef::RunContext.new(@node, {})

    @new_resource = Chef::Resource::Service.new("chef")
    @new_resource.pattern("chef")

    @current_resource = Chef::Resource::Service.new("chef")
    @provider = Chef::Provider::Service::Windows.new(@new_resource, @run_context)
    @status = mock("Status", :exitstatus => 0)
    @stdout = StringIO.new("Service Service lolcats Service")
    @pid = nil
    @stdout_query = StringIO.new(<<-SC)

        SERVICE_NAME: chef
        TYPE               : 20  WIN32_SHARE_PROCESS
        STATE              : 4  RUNNING
                                (STOPPABLE, NOT_PAUSABLE, IGNORES_SHUTDOWN))
        WIN32_EXIT_CODE    : 0  (0x0)
        SERVICE_EXIT_CODE  : 0  (0x0)
        CHECKPOINT         : 0x0
        WAIT_HINT          : 0x0
      SC
    @stdout_qc = StringIO.new(<<-SC)
        [SC] QueryServiceConfig SUCCESS

        SERVICE_NAME: chef
        TYPE               : 20  WIN32_SHARE_PROCESS
        START_TYPE         : 2   AUTO_START
        ERROR_CONTROL      : 1   NORMAL
        BINARY_PATH_NAME   : C:\chef\this_is_made_up.exe
        LOAD_ORDER_GROUP   : TDI
        TAG                : 0
        DISPLAY_NAME       : Chef
        DEPENDENCIES       : lolcats
        SERVICE_START_NAME : NT AUTHORITY\NetworkService
      SC
    @provider.stub!(:popen4).and_yield(@pid, @stdin, @stdout, @stderr).and_return(@status)

    @provider.stub!(:popen4).with("#{@init_command} query #{@new_resource.service_name}").and_yield(@pid, @stdin, @stdout_query, @stderr).and_return(@status)
    @provider.stub!(:popen4).with("#{@init_command} qc #{@new_resource.service_name}").and_yield(@pid, @stdin, @stdout_qc, @stderr).and_return(@status)
  end

  it "should set the current resources service name to the new resources service name" do
    @provider.load_current_resource
    @provider.current_resource.service_name.should == 'chef'
  end

  it "should return the current resource" do
    @provider.load_current_resource.should equal(@provider.current_resource)
  end

  it "should raise an exception if the service does not exist and query fails" do
    @stdout_fake_service = StringIO.new(<<-SC)
      [SC] EnumQueryServicesStatus:OpenService FAILED 1060:

      The specified service does not exist as an installed service.
    SC
    @provider.stub!(:popen4).with("#{@init_command} query #{@new_resource.service_name}").and_yield(@pid, @stdin, @stdout_fake_service, @stderr).and_return(@status)
    lambda { @provider.load_current_resource }.should raise_error(Chef::Exceptions::Service)
  end

  it "should raise an exception if the service does not exist and qc fails" do
    @stdout_fake_service = StringIO.new(<<-SC)
      [SC] EnumQueryServicesStatus:OpenService FAILED 1060:

      The specified service does not exist as an installed service.
    SC
    @provider.stub!(:popen4).with("#{@init_command} qc #{@new_resource.service_name}").and_yield(@pid, @stdin, @stdout_fake_service, @stderr).and_return(@status)
    lambda { @provider.load_current_resource }.should raise_error(Chef::Exceptions::Service)
  end

  describe Chef::Provider::Service::Windows, "start_service" do
    before(:each) do
      @new_resource.start_command "sc start chef"
    end

    it "should call the start command if one is specified" do
      @new_resource.stub!(:start_command).and_return("#{@new_resource.start_command}")
      @provider.should_receive(:popen4).with("#{@new_resource.start_command}").and_return("Starting custom service")
      @provider.start_service().should be_true
    end

    it "should use the built-in command if no start command is specified" do
      @new_resource.stub!(:start_command).and_return(nil)
      @provider.should_receive(:popen4).with("#{@init_command} start #{@new_resource.service_name}").and_return([
          "\n",
          "SERVICE_NAME: dnscache\n",
          "TYPE               : 20  WIN32_SHARE_PROCESS\n",
          "STATE              : 2  START_PENDING\n",
          "(NOT_STOPPABLE, NOT_PAUSABLE, IGNORES_SHUTDOWN))\n",
          "\n",
          "WIN32_EXIT_CODE    : 0  (0x0)\n",
          "SERVICE_EXIT_CODE  : 0  (0x0)\n",
          "CHECKPOINT         : 0x0\n",
          "WAIT_HINT          : 0x7d0\n",
          "PID                : 736\n",
          "FLAGS              :\n"
        ])
      @provider.start_service()
    end
  end

  describe Chef::Provider::Service::Windows, "stop_service" do
    before(:each) do
      @new_resource.stop_command "sc stop chef"
    end

    it "should call the stop command if one is specified" do
      @new_resource.stub!(:stop_command).and_return("#{@new_resource.stop_command}")
      @provider.should_receive(:popen4).with("#{@new_resource.stop_command}").and_return("Stopping custom service")
      @provider.stop_service().should be_true
    end

    it "should use the built-in command if no stop command is specified" do
      @new_resource.stub!(:stop_command).and_return(nil)
      @provider.should_receive(:popen4).with("#{@init_command} stop #{@new_resource.service_name}").and_return([
          "\n",
          "SERVICE_NAME: chef\n",
          "\tTYPE               : 20  WIN32_SHARE_PROCESS\n",
          "\tSTATE              : 3  STOP_PENDING\n",
          "\t                        (NOT_STOPPABLE, NOT_PAUSABLE, IGNORES_SHUTDOWN))",
          "",
          "WIN32_EXIT_CODE    : 0  (0x0)",
          "SERVICE_EXIT_CODE  : 0  (0x0)",
          "CHECKPOINT         : 0x0",
          "WAIT_HINT          : 0x0"
        ])
      @provider.stop_service().should be_true
    end
  end

  describe Chef::Provider::Service::Windows, "restart_service" do
    it "should call the restart command if one is specified" do
      @new_resource.stub!(:restart_command).and_return("#{@new_resource.restart_command}")
      @provider.should_receive(:popen4).with("#{@new_resource.restart_command}").and_return("Restarting custom service")
      @provider.restart_service().should be_true
    end

    it "should just call stop, then start when the resource doesn't support restart and no restart_command is specified" do
      @provider.should_receive(:popen4).with("sc stop chef").and_return(StringIO.new("foo\nbar\nbaz\n1 STOPPED\n"))
      @provider.should_receive(:popen4).with("sc start chef").and_return(StringIO.new("foo\nbar\nbaz\n2 START_PENDING\n"))
      @provider.restart_service()
    end
  end

  describe Chef::Provider::Service::Windows, "enable_service" do
    it "should enable service and set the startup type" do
      @new_resource.startup_type :automatic
      @provider.should_receive(:popen4).with("sc config chef start= auto").and_return(StringIO.new("SUCCESS"))
      @provider.enable_service().should be_true
    end
  end

  describe Chef::Provider::Service::Windows, "disable_service" do
    it "should disable service" do
      @provider.should_receive(:popen4).with("sc config chef start= disabled").and_return(StringIO.new("SUCCESS"))
      @provider.disable_service().should be_true
    end
  end
end


*Note: this event has been relocated to the Louis J. Roussel Performance Hall located on the 2nd floor of the Communications/Music Complex.
America's best-loved political couple talks about the 2016 Presidential election in the seventh installment of the Ed Renwick Lecture Series, sponsored by Loyola's Institute of Politics.
The evening will be moderated by political editor and columnist Clancy DuBos.


New Poster for Season 3 of 'The Flash' Released!
As part of Comic-Con, The CW gave a first look at the third season of The Flash! The third season features the Flashpoint and everything in Barry's world changes. Season three premieres on October 4th! Take a look at the clip below!
Grant Gustin Reveals "The Flash" Season 3 Premiere Episode Title – "Flashpoint"!


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Hamed Malekmohammadi (; * 10. April 1983) ist ein iranischer Judoka und Teilnehmer an den Olympischen Sommerspielen 2008 in Peking.

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Bei den Asienmeisterschaften 2008 in Jeju-si belegte er den zweiten Platz. Bei den Olympischen Sommerspielen 2008 in Peking schied Malekmohammadi in der Runde der letzten 16 gegen den Brasilianer Tiago Camilo aus. Während der Weltmeisterschaften 2007 in Rio de Janeiro kam er auf Platz 27 und bei den Olympischen Spielen 2004 in Athen auf den neunten Platz.

Sportlerprofil
 Größe: 177 cm
 Gewicht: 73 kg

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Judoka (Iran)
Olympiateilnehmer (Iran)
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Teilnehmer der Olympischen Sommerspiele 2008
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YUHSpace: Tumor-stromal crosstalk in invasion of oral squamous cell carcinoma: a pivotal role of CCL7.
Tumor-stromal crosstalk in invasion of oral squamous cell carcinoma: a pivotal role of CCL7.
Recent studies have shown that stromal fibroblasts have a more profound influence on the initiation and progression of carcinoma than was previously appreciated. This study aimed at investigating the reciprocal relationship between cancer cells and their associated fibroblasts at both the molecular and cellular level in oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC). To identify key molecular regulators expressed by carcinoma-associated fibroblasts (CAF) that promote cancer cell invasion, microarrays were performed by comparing cocultured OSCC cells and CAF with monoculture controls. Microarray and real-time PCR analysis identified marked upregulation of the chemokine (C-C motif) ligand 7 (CCL7) in cocultured CAF. ELISA showed an elevated level of CCL7 secretion from CAF stimulated by coculture with OSCC cells. CCL7 promoted the invasion and migration of OSCC cells, and the invasiveness was inhibited by treatment with CCL7 neutralizing antibody. OSCC cells were shown to express CCR1, CCR2 and CCR3, receptors for CCL7, by RT-PCR. In addition, treatment with anti-CCR1 or anti-CCR3 antibody inhibited CCL7-induced OSCC cell migration, implicating that CCL7 promotes cancer cell migration through CCR1 and CCR3 on OSCC cells. Cytokine antibody array analysis of the supernatant from OSCC cell culture revealed that interleukin-1alpha was an inducer of CCL7 secretion by CAF. This study confirms the reciprocal relationship of the molecular crosstalk regulating the invasion of OSCC and describes new potential targets for future therapy.


In what circumstances is a solicitor's certificate needed?
Some guarantors have been able to avoid their obligations under a guarantee by, for example, claiming that they did not know what they were signing, or that they were forced to sign a guarantee. As a result, many lenders now require guarantors to obtain independent legal advice before accepting their guarantee.
Some lenders now offer loans to senior citizens which are only repayable in limited circumstances such as upon the death of the borrower. Such lenders usually require the borrower to obtain independent legal advice prior to advancing the funds.
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We Resist, We Persist, and We'll Never Quit
Nevertheless, she persisted. It could have been our motto in 2017. Together, we never backed down, never gave in, and never stopped fighting for our rights — no matter what Donald Trump, Mike Pence, and their administration threw our way.
We successfully resisted some of the worst damage coming our way, persisted even when the going seemed impossible, and refused to let our enthusiasm and spirit die down. But most importantly, we laid the foundation for 2018, when we'll continue to put it all on the line for reproductive freedom in every corner of the country. We'll reward and lift our allies up, and hold candidates and politicians accountable when they fail to represent us. And we'll fight to create a culture and environment for true equality. We're heading into 2018, stronger than ever before. Here's how we got here:
The Women's March
After the 2016 election, we wasted no time jumping into action and mobilizing to be a leader in the resistance fighting back against the Trump administration. We were proud co-sponsors of the Women's March, and our members helped fund scholarships for dozens of students from across the country to travel to Washington, D.C. and be a part of the incredible, historic Women's March.
Activists and NARAL members in all 50 states joined the over 4 million people around the globe marching in support of equality for all — and they even got to see NARAL Pro-Choice America President Ilyse Hogue speak from the stage of the Women's March! And just 24 hours later, the the 7 in 10 Americans who support abortion access took to Twitter to say loud and proud that they are part of the pro-choice majority by tweeting about why they are one of the #7in10forRoe. The conversation even trended nationwide!
Together, we sent a message to the Trump administration loud and clear: We won't back down from the coming fights over our reproductive rights. We'll hold anti-choice politicians accountable, whoever they are, from day one.
The People's Defense and the fight to #StopGorsuch
In early January, Donald Trump announced his choice to fill the vacant seat on the Supreme Court: anti-choice, anti-LGBTQ, and anti-worker Judge Neil Gorsuch. NARAL immediately took the lead in organizing the People's Defense, a coalition of progressive organizations made up of millions of Americans opposed to Neil Gorsuch's nomination and the hostile conservative takeover of our courts.
NARAL members delivered over 1 MILLION petition signatures to all 100 Senate offices to oppose his nomination, and continued to fight back — HARD. Across the country, members and progressive allies held rallies, lobby days, and protests to urge their senators to filibuster Gorsuch's nomination. In over a dozen cities across the country, we coordinated "People's Filibuster" rallies two days before the Senate Judiciary Committee's vote on Gorsuch's nomination.
The People's Defense and NARAL members succeeded in urging Senators to filibuster Gorsuch's nomination — and we held Republicans accountable when they changed the rules to get Gorsuch on the court. We've continued to hold Gorsuch and the anti-choice GOP accountable; protesting his violation of judicial ethics, calling attention to his rulings, and speaking out against more extremist Trump judicial nominees like John Bush and Amy Coney Barrett.
States protect & expand reproductive freedom for all… even in 2017
Facing an anti-choice majority in the White House and in both houses of Congress after the 2016 election, activists and members in states across the country knew we needed to focus on gaining wins for reproductive freedom in their own backyards. In Illinois, Oregon, Massachusetts, Nevada, Missouri, and Hawaii, we saw major pro-choice victories!
In Nevada, where we flipped control of both state houses in 2016, the state passed the first reproductive health law in 17 years — which allows women to get a full years' supply of the bill at a time — thanks largely to the incredible activism of our incredible members! Members traveled on Feminist Road Trips, made hundreds calls to legislators, and sent nearly 4,000 postcards to their state legislators and the Governor asking them to support the bill.
Attempts to gut our healthcare fail In Congress (again…. and again…. and again…)
From day one in this administration, Republicans made their intention to gut our healthcare VERY clear. Despite their continuous, shameless attempts to repeal the Affordable Care Act, the out-of-touch GOP failed to pass legislation carrying out their obsession with rolling back our essential healthcare, largely thanks to the NARAL members and progressive activists who stood in their path.
We took hundreds of thousands of actions — from phone calls to faxes to petition signatures and digital actions — to make our voices heard, and led national days of action to #ProtectOurCare. Thanks to this tireless activism, we successfully stopped the GOP's attempts to repeal the ACA!
Working to elect pro-choice candidates who will stand up for our human rights
Throughout 2017, the resistance proved its organizing power — we stopped repeal of the Affordable Care Act, succeeded in filibustering Neil Gorsuch's nomination, and marched on Washington. In November, the first real test came — would this translate to the polls? The answer from activists and voters alike as a resounding YES! We saw major wins in Virginia, with pro-choice champion Ralph Northam winning his race to become the next Governor of Virginia, Democrats making major, unexpected gains in the Virginia House of Delegates, and ending the Republican supermajority in both the Georgia and Washington State Senate. The best part? Many of the winners were huge supporters of reproductive rights.
Our members showed their organizing power leading up to the November elections. Early on, NARAL Pro-Choice America and NARAL Pro-Choice Virginia backed Ralph Northam in his gubernatorial bid. NARAL members made about 5,000 phone calls, knocked on 30,000 doors for his campaign, and launched TV ads highlighting his excellent record on reproductive rights. Northam spent his career fighting for the rights of women and families, and famously led the fight against the deeply unpopular 2012 "transvaginal ultrasound" law in the state. Northam and his opponent Ed Gillespie's positions on reproductive freedom played a major role in the race, and Northam's proud pro-choice stance was key to his win.
A similar scenario played out in Washington state — from day one, we were proud to stand behind Manka Dhingra — we were heavily invested in her campaign, spending over six figures on the race and reaching over 26,000 voters in the district. NARAL members and volunteers knocked over 6,000 doors and made over 3,000 phone calls on Manka's behalf.
And in Alabama, we saw a major political upset — Doug Jones won his race for Alabama Senate, and Jeff Sessions' former seat in the U.S. Senate will now be filled by a pro-choice candidate — a clear signal that the tides are turning.
And we're not stopping there — NARAL staff, members, and volunteers are gearing up for an exciting election year in 2018! We endorsed Stacey Abrams in the race for Georgia Governor, and Marie Newman in the Democratic primary in Illinois' third district — a rare joint endorsement with leading national progressive groups like MoveOn, Democracy for America, the Human Rights Campaign, and the Progressive Change Campaign committee. Coming off of the historic win for pro-choice values in Alabama, we're more confident than ever that a pro-choice candidates can and will win across the country in 2018.
Expanding our organizing in the South & across the country
In 2017, we expanded our organizing impact into the South and across the country! Along with opening a new chapter in Georgia and re-opening our Iowa chapter, our new fellows program empowered brand new repro activists to organize and mobilize volunteers all across the country in support of reproductive freedom.
Our activism didn't stop at the voting booth and the halls of Congress. We worked with clinics in states like North Carolina and Kentucky to fundraise for projects to better protect patients and make sure they have as much protection as possible from anti-choice harassers outside clinics. In Charlotte, NC, we raised thousands of dollars to help A Preferred Women's Health Center (APWHC), the subject of the award-winning documentary Care in Chaos and one of the busiest clinics in North Carolina, to help build a fence to help keep a firm barrier between anti-choice protesters outside the clinic and patients trying to access the care they need.
In Atlanta, GA, NARAL Pro-Choice Georgia is on the ground organizing and building up the base of pro-choice members in the state. Our on-the-ground organizers have lead regular canvasses and phone banks for Jen Jones and Nikema Williams, who won their races — and broke the anti-choice Republican super-majority in the Georgia state senate! NARAL Pro-Choice Georgia and NARAL Pro-Choice America were proud to endorse Stacey Abrams for Georgia Governor this year, and we caught up with her at Netroots to talk about why being pro-choice in the South is a plus.
Across the great state of Iowa, we've knocked on over a thousand doors to sign up new members, and our new NARAL Fellows have organized incredible events for NARAL members across the country — from "Women Wednesday" days of action in Georgia, petition deliveries in Illinois, and canvasses in New York, — and have inspired us to keep fighting for reproductive freedom for all!
Demanding Congress respect our rights and reject unconstitutional abortion bans
When anti-choice Republicans couldn't succeed in gutting our healthcare by repealing the ACA, they took aim at women's health in another way: through unconstitutional, dangerous abortion bans. NARAL members and activists have not stood silently by while this has been going on. Members have signed petitions, and helped make the hashtag #NoAbortionBan trend nationwide in protest of Rep. Steve King's hearing about his extreme, dangerous abortion ban. NARAL packed the hearing with member-activists, while our opposition reserved a seat for a sonogram (yes, seriously).
Fighting for #JusticeForJane
In October 2017, the ACLU filed suit against the Trump administration, after they learned that they had been blocking an undocumented teenage girl from accessing abortion and forcing her to remain pregnant against her will. In a cruel attempt to target the vulnerable young woman, officials even took her to a fake clinic to try to talk her out of going through with the procedure. After a tense legal battle, good news: Jane Doe was able to access the care she needed!
NARAL members rallied outside HHS to demand #JusticeForJane and delivered thousands of signatures to HHS official Scott Lloyd's hearing to tell him Jane Doe's medical care was NOT his decision. They also delivered signatures to pro-choice champion and New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman, thanking him for being a leader on this issue.
Abortion ban … in the tax code?!
How did Republicans in Congress kick off the holiday season? With the worst secret santa gift of all time — language that could lead to an abortion ban hidden in their tax bill. When NARAL policy experts noticed this in the tax bill, we rang the alarm for our members and worked diligently to elevate the issue in the press and make sure everyone knew just how horrible this bill would be for women and families across the country. As a result of NARAL's work to elevate this dangerous provision, the podcast Call Your Girlfriend, Comedy Central's The Daily Show, and Pod Save America, all featured segments on the "personhood" language in the tax bill.
Outraged, our members drove over 5,000 calls to their Senators, encouraging them to vote NO. Ultimately, the personhood clause was removed from the tax bill, but we'll keep fighting this disastrous, anti-progressive tax bill.
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Alphy Papali
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Aleksei
Open Letter to the Veterans Administration
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package org.daylight.pathweaver.api.validation.expectation;

public interface FinalizedExpectation extends CompleteExpectation {

    /**
     * Accepts string interpolation with one argument '$value'
     * <p/>
     * Example: "Argument shouldBeGreaterThanThree expects a value greater than 3 but contained $value"
     *
     * @param messageTemplate
     */
    CompleteExpectation withMessage(String messageTemplate);

    FinalizedExpectation forContext(Object... contexts);

    FinalizedExpectation forContexts(Object[] contexts);
}

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Matthew to deliver a special message for the VE Day celebrations on Friday
From Bletchley Park YouTube –
Bletchley Park played a major role in WW2, producing secret intelligence which had a direct and profound influence on the outcome of the war. Those working the Hut 6 night shift were amongst the first to learn of Germany's surrender. On VE Day 1945 a memo was sent out from the Stewart Graham Menzies, MI6 chief and Director-General of the Government Code and Cypher School, thanking the Codebreakers and staff whose fundamental work during the war should never be forgotten. We asked actor Matthew Goode, who played Hugh Alexander in The Imitation Game, if he would read the memo as a message of thanks to the Bletchley Park Veterans and the resilience of our country through the most difficult of times. He kindly obliged. There was also a letter from John Herival, dated 10 July 1945, to his team of Codebreakers. Herivel was one of the talented mathematicians recruited early in the war and stayed at Bletchley Park from January 1940 until October 1945. Though reminding the staff at Bletchley Park of the Official Secrets Act, he acknowledges the vital work they did and, with remarkable foresight, suggests that one day in the future their story would be told. Bletchley Park Trust would like to thank Matthew Goode for this kind and generous gesture. #BletchleyParkVEDay75 #VEDay75
"This is your finest hour." Tune in at 10am on Friday 8 May for a special #VEDay75 message from Matthew Goode, who played Hugh Alexander in #TheImitationGame. Watch the premiere on our Facebook page or on our YouTube channel
https://youtube.com/watch?v=frh1tp2a2bo… #BletchleyParkVEDay75
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A well presented and maintained first floor one bedroom retirement apartment for the over 60's with a lift service to all floors, warden on site and communal facilities including a residents lounge, conservatory, dining service and laundry room within the Manor Court Development.
THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES; entrance hall, open plan living area, bedroom and bathroom. Gas fired central heating and Upvc double glazed. Ample off street parking. Communal gardens.
Fitted with a range of wall and floor units incorporating electric oven, hob with cooker hood over, 1.5 stainless steel sink unit and plumbed for a washing machine. Radiator, power points and ceiling coving.
Built in wardrobes, matching bedside cabinets and drawers.
White suite comprising panelled bath, hand basin in vanity unit, low flush WC, separate shower cubicle.


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The Love Letter by Rachel Hauck
by admin | May 31, 2018 | American Revolution, Books, Contemporary Fiction, Historical
I'll admit that I was a tad disappointed to find that The Love Letter is yet another book that switches back and forth between the past and present. The split-time format seems to be a very popular one these days and I have encountered quite a few of the books among my review novels. Nevertheless, who better than Rachel Hauck to take both stories and pull them together in a way that God's hand is evident throughout – and she manages to throw in a holy surprise or two along the way. Even when it seems that a monkey wrench has been thrown in to mess everything up, the plans the Lord has in store are fulfilled.
I enjoyed reading this story of Chloe Daschle, and actress and Jesse Gates, the scriptwriter for the film i which Chloe is to star. With the screenplay loosely based on a letter written by one of Jesse's ancestors, the story switches back and forth between Chloe and Jesse's experiences to the story of Hamilton Lightfoot and Esther Longfellow during the American Revolution. Each story could easily stand on its own but the author has woven them together into a romantic tale that reaches across history.
Lovers of historical fiction should love this book for the personal look at life during the Revolutionary War and any fan of Rachel Hauck will definitely appreciate her unique approach to writing that has endeared her to me for a number of years and books.
I voluntarily reviewed copies of this book provided by Amazon Vine and the author. A favorable review was not required. All views expressed are my own.
From the New York Times bestselling author of The Wedding Dress comes a story of long-lost love and its redemption in future generations.
Romance has never been actress Chloe Daschle's forte—in life or on screen. But everyone knows who to call for a convincing death scene . . . and it might be killing her career.
When Chloe is given a peek at the script for an epic love story, she decides to take her destiny into her own hands and request an audition for the lead female role, Esther Kingsley. The compelling tale, inspired by family lore and a one-page letter from the colonial ancestor of scriptwriter Jesse Gates, just might break her out of this career-crippling rut. Jesse would rather write about romance than live through it after his past relationship ended in disaster. But once on-set together, the chemistry between Jesse and his leading lady is hard to deny.
Centuries earlier, in the heart of the Revolutionary War, Hamilton Lightfoot and Esther Longfellow wrote their saga off the silver screen. Esther's Loyalist father opposes any relationship with Hamilton, but Esther must face her beloved father's disapproval and the dangers of war in order to convince Hamilton of their future together. Hamilton has loved Esther for years, and on the eve of battle pens the love letter she's always wanted—something straight from the heart.
Set in stunning upcountry South Carolina, The Love Letter is a beautifully-crafted story of the courage it takes to face down fear and chase after love, even in the darkest of times. And just maybe, all these generations later, love can come home in a way not even Hollywood could imagine.
Rachel Hauck is the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA TODAY bestselling author of The Wedding Dress, which was also named Inspirational Novel of the Year by Romantic Times and was a RITA finalist. Rachel lives in central Florida with her husband and pet and writes from her ivory tower. Visit her online at RachelHauck.com; Facebook: RachelHauck; Twitter: @RachelHauck; Instagram: @rachelhauck.
A Heart's Revolution by Roseanna M. White
by admin | Mar 9, 2018 | American Revolution, Books, Colonial Williamsburg, Historical, Romance
Lark Benton had always loved Emerson Fielding but she was beginning to wonder why he ever asked her to marry him two long years ago. Since then it seemed as if he almost didn't know she existed except for those rare family occasions when they must see each other. Nevertheless, Lark behaved as she believed Emerson expected of her, all the while wishing he really knew the real Lark. An inappropriate flirtation is the last straw and with the help of her brother Wiley, Lark disappeared to the home of a dear friend of Wiley's in Annapolis, intending to spend the winter and hopefully miss her own wedding.
It was much too easy to get lost in the pages of "A Heart's Revolution". I loved the characters, especially Lark and Emerson and enjoyed seeing how when they finally discovered themselves, they were able to find true love. Other characters played significant roles in the story and at least one other romance played out by its end. At times humorous and often dramatic, the narrative was also filled with post Revolutionary War facts that this history lover enjoyed. I was particularly impressed by one character who repeatedly turned to God despite all the negative circumstances that came against him and whose faith made a lasting impression on both Lark and Emerson.
"A Heart's Revolution" is another fine novel from one of my favorite authors. If you love historical romance, do yourself a big favor and check out the books of Roseanna M. White.
I voluntarily reviewed a digital copy of this book provided by the author. A favorable review was not required. All views expressed are my own.
In 1783 peace has been declared, but war still rages in the heart of Lark Benton.
Never did Lark think she'd want to escape Emerson Fielding, the man she's loved all her life. But when he betrays her, she flees Williamsburg for Annapolis, taking refuge in the nation's temporary capital. There lark throws herself into a new circle of friends who force her to examine all she believes.
Emerson follows, determined to reclaim his betrothed. Surprised when she refuses to return with him, he realizes that in this new nation he has come to call his own, duty is no longer enough. He must learn to open his heart and soul to something greater—before he loses all he should have been fighting to hold.
Previously published as Love Finds You in Annapolis, Maryland
Roseanna M. White is a bestselling, Christy Award nominated author who has long claimed that words are the air she breathes. When not writing fiction, she's homeschooling her two kids, editing, designing book covers, and pretending her house will clean itself. Roseanna is the author of a slew of historical novels that span several continents and thousands of years. Spies and war and mayhem always seem to find their way into her books…to offset her real life, which is blessedly ordinary. You can learn more about her and her stories at www.RoseannaMWhite.com.
The Lacemaker by Laura Frantz
by admin | Jan 12, 2018 | American Revolution, Books, Colonial Williamsburg, Historical, Romance
The Lacemaker by Laura
I have long been a lover of historical fiction, particularly that with details about the early days of our nation. Laura Frantz is at the top of my list when it comes to colonial history and she may have topped my previous favorites with "The Lacemaker", a story of colonial Williamsburg, Virginia.
Noble and "Liberty" are names that perfectly describe the primary characters in this tale that details the volatile atmosphere in Williamsburg as conflict between revolutionaries and the British escalated. Frantz provides enough facts to give the reader an understanding of life during that era but the focus is largely on how Noble and Elisabeth (Liberty) were affected by the events surrounding them.
"The Lacemaker" is a story of loyalty, love, and sacrifice that is filled with action and danger. I loved visiting Noble's plantation with Elisabeth and learning a bit about Welsh customs and food. It was encouraging to watch these characters grow and walk out their faith as they faced extenuating circumstances. I would recommend "The Lacemaker" to all who enjoy historical fiction. Those who usually steer clear of this genre might just find that they like it too.
I voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book provided by Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group. A favorable review was not required. All views expressed are my own.
It is the eve of a new age of freedom in the colonies.
But can a proper English lady dare hope for her own independence?
Lady Elisabeth "Liberty" Lawson has nearly everything a lady of her position could want. Daughter of the British lieutenant governor of the Virginia Colony and a darling of fine society in a rugged land, she is anticipating an advantageous marriage. That her betrothed is a rake and love is lacking is of little consequence–or so she tells herself.
Though her own life seems in order, colonial Williamsburg is a powder keg on the verge of exploding, and her fiancé's cousin Noble Rynallt carries the flame of revolution in his heart. Those with connections to the British nobility are suspected as spies, and Liberty soon finds herself left with a terrible choice. Will she stay true to her English roots? Or side with Noble and the radical revolutionaries?
Laura Frantz is a Christy Award finalist and the ECPA bestselling author of several books, including The Frontiersman's Daughter, Courting Morrow Little, The Colonel's Lady, The Mistress of Tall Acre, A Moonbow Night, and The Ballantyne Legacy series. She lives and writes in a log cabin in the heart of Kentucky. Learn more at www.laurafrantz.net.
A Flight of Arrows by Lori Benton
by admin | May 20, 2016 | American Revolution, Books, Colonial America, Historical, Romance
Oh my, what a book! There is no way I can do justice in describing the absolute genius of Lori Benton. The way she gets right to the heart of her characters makes me feel like I know them. She is not afraid to tackle difficult situations but does it with such finesse and grace. I was blown away by the opening words of her very first book, "Burning Sky" but "A Flight of Arrows" dug deep into my soul and brought forth emotions I was mostly unaware existed. I am one who does not cry easily these days but this book brought me to tears.
"A Flight of Arrows" continues the story that began in "The Woods Edge" but those who have read Lori's books from the very beginning might find some other familiar faces here. Just keep your eyes open for them. Anna and Two Hawks' story is continued as he, Stone Thrower, and Reginald Aubrey attempt to locate William in the midst of heated battles with the British and their Indian war parties.
This book is so filled with quotable lines that it would be difficult for me to choose one to share. It is a story of triumph and tragedy, forgiveness and sacrifice, joy and grief. But most of all it is a glorious picture of the grace of God and how he works in hearts that are open to Him and how redemption can come through tragic circumstances.
I cannot say more for fear of spoilers. Just read this book! You will not regret it.
A copy of this book was provided for review by Blogging For Books.
Hearts are Divided
Loyalties Will Be Tested
The Fates of Two Families Hang in the Balance
Twenty years past, in 1757, a young Redcoat, Reginald Aubrey stole a newborn boy—the lighter-skinned of Oneida twins— during the devastating fall of Fort William Henry and raised him as his own.
No one connected to Reginald escaped unscathed from this crime. Not his adopted daughter Anna. Not Stone Thrower, the Native American father determined to get his son back. Not Two Hawks, William's twin brother separated since birth, living in the shadow of his absence and hoping to build a future with Anna. Nor Lydia, who longs for Reginald to be free from his self-imposed emotional prison and embrace God's forgiveness— and her love.
Now William, whose identity has been shattered after discovering the truth of his birth, hides in the ranks of an increasingly aggressive British army. The Redcoats prepare to attack frontier New York and the Continentals, aided by Oneida warriors including Two Hawks, rally to defend it. As the Revolutionary War penetrates the Mohawk Valley, two families separated by culture, united by love and faith, must find a way to reclaim the son marching toward them in the ranks of their enemies.
Book 2 in the Pathfinder Series
Click here to download Chapter 1 of A Flight of Arrows
Lori Benton was raised east of the Appalachian Mountains, surrounded by early American history going back three hundred years. Her novels transport readers to the eighteenth century, where she brings to life the Colonial and early Federal periods of American history. When she isn't writing, reading, or researching, Lori enjoys exploring the Oregon wilderness with her husband. She is the author of Burning Sky, recipient of three Christy Awards, and The Pursuit of Tamsen Littlejohn.
The Creole Princess by Beth White
by admin | Apr 12, 2015 | American Revolution, Books, Historical, Romance, Southern
It has been many years since I was a student. One of my high school majors was history, I was an honor student, and I have always loved historical fiction. But I cannot remember even one thing about Gulf Coast involvement in the Revolutionary War. In my recollections of my classes, all I remember about that war took place in the vicinity of what we call New England. So – I was quite happy to add more facts to my woefully deficient knowledge of that portion of our early history.
"The Creole Princess" is the kind of book I love. It is populated with well-rounded and interesting characters who made the story come alive. Lyse was delightfully spunky, smart, and brave and Rafael was both outrageous and canny and not at all who he seemed to be. Of course a romance was in the works between the two of them but its progression is just a part of what made this novel so good. The pages are filled with action, danger, humor, drama, suspense, and romance that combine to make this book a real page-turner.
I love being able to see history through the eyes of those who could have been there. It appears that Beth White has performed her research well and has blended true historical facts and even characters into a novel that will open the reader's eyes to events from the Revolutionary War that like me, they might not have known. I highly recommend "The Creole Princess" as well as White's previous novel, "The Pelican Bride". Lovers of historical fiction should not miss either of them.
Torn between loyalties to family and flag, one young woman is about to discover that her most important allegiance is to her heart.
It is 1776, and all along the eastern seaboard the American struggle for independence rages. But in the British-held southern port of Mobile, Alabama, the conflict brewing is much quieter–though no less deadly.
Lyse Lanier may be largely French in heritage, but she spends most of her time in the company of the ebullient daughter of the British commander of Mobile. When a charming young Spanish merchant docks in town, Lyse is immediately struck by his easy wit and flair for the dramatic. But is he truly who he makes himself out to be? Spies abound, and Spain has yet to choose a side in the American conflict. Is Lyse simply an easy mark for Rafael Gonzalez to exploit? Or are his overtures of love as genuine as Spanish gold?
With spectacular detail that brings the cultural gumbo of the Colonial Gulf Coast alive, Beth White invites you to step into a world of intrigue and espionage from a little-known slice of the American Revolutionary War.
What critics are saying about the Gulf Coast Chronicles
"Duplicity, danger, political intrigue, and adventure."–Booklist on The Pelican Bride
"New France comes alive thanks to intricate detail."–Publishers Weekly review of The Pelican Bride
"The brutal New World [is] captured with distinct detail in this fast-paced romantic adventure."–RT Book Reviews on The Pelican Bride
Read an excerpt from "The Creole Princess" HERE.
Beth White's day job is teaching music at an inner-city high school in historic Mobile, Alabama. A native Mississippian, she is a pastor's wife, mother of two, and grandmother of one–so far. Her hobbies include playing flute and pennywhistle and painting, but her real passion is writing historical romance with a Southern drawl. Her novels have won the American Christian Fiction Writers Carol Award, the RT Book Club Reviewers Choice Award, and the Inspirational Reader's Choice Award. Visit www.bethwhite.net for more information.
The Courier of Caswell Hall by Melanie Dobson
by admin | Oct 1, 2013 | American Revolution, Books, Historical, Romance
I have always enjoyed historical fiction, particularly that pertaining to my own country's early history. Melanie Dobson's "The Courier of Caswell Hall" presented me with an entirely different look at the Revolutionary War than I have experienced in other novels. In it I found a more personal look at life in Virginia during that crucial period for our nation . It was a time when friends and neighbors and even family members disagreed on where to place their loyalties knowing their decisions could separate them from those closest to them. It was a time when their loyalty could cost them everything they owned or even their lives. And sometimes that loyalty was not rewarded as expected but taken for granted or even misused.
Many novels about this era focus on the battles won or lost but "The Courier of Caswell Hall" takes the reader behind the scenes into the lives of those who risked their lives to pass along vital messages to the Patriots. Lydia was one such young woman who found herself participating as a courier despite her family's loyalist stand. Other family members and friends also played critical roles in Virginia's struggle for independence.
I thoroughly enjoyed "The Courier of Caswell Hall". The characters were exceptional and the plot was perfectly orchestrated. The author succeeded in presenting each character's viewpoint and illustrated clearly how the war affected the people of the area. I was also made aware of historical facts that my high school classes did not cover. A couple of romances added a nice touch but were not the primary emphasis of the book. I enthusiastically recommend this book, especially those who enjoy early American historical fiction.
An unlikely spy discovers freedom and love in the midst of the American Revolution.
As the British and Continental armies wage war in 1781, the daughter of a wealthy Virginia plantation owner feels conflict raging in her own heart. Lydia Caswell comes from a family of staunch Loyalists, but she cares only about peace. Her friend Sarah Hammond, however, longs to join the fight. Both women's families have already been divided by a costly war that sets father against son and neighbor against neighbor; a war that makes it impossible to guess who can be trusted.
One snowy night Lydia discovers a wounded man on the riverbank near Caswell Hall, and her decision to save him will change her life. Nathan introduces her to a secret network of spies, couriers, disguises, and coded messages—a network that may be the Patriots' only hope for winning the war. When British officers take over Caswell Hall and wreak havoc on neighboring plantations, Lydia will have to choose between loyalty and freedom; between her family's protection and her own heart's desires.
As both armies gather near Williamsburg for a pivotal battle, both Lydia and Sarah must decide how high a price they are willing to pay to help the men they love.
Part of the American Tapestries™ series: Each standalone novel in this line sets a heart-stirring love story against the backdrop of an epic moment in American history. This is the fifth book in the series.
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Melanie Dobson is the author of twelve novels; her writing has received numerous accolades including two Carol Awards. Melanie worked in public relations for fifteen years before she began writing fiction full-time. Born and raised in the Midwest, she now resides with her husband and two daughters in Oregon.
Find out more about Melanie at http://www.melaniedobson.com.
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It's truly a sign that time has marched on when the cool, trendy and hip Generation Xers from the 1990s (a.k.a the Pearl Jam set, or to the 90s what the "Millennials" are to today) are now basically throughout their 40s, with the older ones being in their late-40s/early-50s now. This is on the level of what I caught on the news recently, a report of The Beatles being presented to school-children in class, and being labeled as "their grandparent's music".
It's funny that when it snows, people will hope to stay home from work or school, or get dismissed early, and whine if they have to go in or stay. However, if the bar or nightclub closes, or a band cancels a performance as a result of the same snowfall, then they'll all whine and moan saying it's not much snow and the roads are fine.
If Blondie's "Call Me" was released today, in stead of circa-1980, would it have maybe been either, Text Me, e-Mail Me, Message Me, or Inbox Me, or, generally, maybe Hit Me Up?
On many classic Casper the Friendly Ghost animated-shorts, the other, and larger, more aggressive ghosts mock, razz and berate Casper for wanting to make friends, but, aren't all the other ghosts friends with each-other?!
Could the animated Halloween classic, "It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown", be displaying some indications of political-incorrectness and even child-abuse. The Peanuts gang are out trick-or-treating, and in the dark, without parental-supervision (unless they are present, but off-camera), Linus remains unsupervised in a deserted pumpkin-patch, and has younger Sally with him, and the Halloween Party at Violet's is unsupervised (unless her parents are there, but off-camera, too). Also, Linus remains deserted in the Pumpkin Patch until Lucy (again, unsupervised by an adult or parent), set out at 4:00AM, to go rescue her freezing brother, and bring him back home.
It seems to be hinted that automobile dealership can be something like go-go strip-dancers - one will appear to be friendly and accommodate you until they get the deal done, and the other will lead you on, until they get their tip, then they will each distance themselves from you.
You know that you're chronologically older, or years have passed, when buildings you remember being constructed, are being knocked-down to make room for something newer.
If Ebenezer Scrooge is as cheap and stingy as he was, before the ghost's lessons, why did he initially turn down his nephew Fred's Christmas Party invitation, which provided a free spread of gourmet-style food fit for royalty?
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If Ebenezer Scrooge is as cheap and stingy as he was, before the ghost's lessons, why did he initially turn down his nephew Fred's Christmas Party invitation, which provided a free spread of gourmet-style food for for royalty?
He also didn't like Christmas.


"The Wise", or a variation of it, is used in many of these teachings. It sounds quite mystical and majestic but I really do believe it refers to anyone who has come to terms with who they are and the reality and nature of life. This can be anyone who understands the importance of following any noble path and practices a life of noble actions. What exactly are 'noble actions'? What is it to be noble? Does it require going way above and beyond our meager human ability?
Well, first of all, there is nothing meager about our abilities. We all just very often do not realize how amazing we are. We doubt more than we believe. We shirk more than we accept. But, the answer is 'no'. We don't need to go above and beyond our abilities. Start with what is considered noble to you. Maybe it means a life of kindness and generosity or always trying to be truthful and compassionate. You don't have to join a monastery to become a noble person.
So, how does one become the 'wise' of which the Buddha speaks? According to what I have learned over time, and this is just my experience and oppinion mind you, when you get to a point in your studies, your faith or your life, when the ego, or the "I" that you identify with based on your belief of who you are as told to you by you and your 'story', has dropped away so much that you are not affected so deeply by either loss or gain, praise or blame, you have started to rise above the external things that we often associate with who we are.
When you are no longer crushed by or feel a terrible loss as a person for 'screwing up' or making mistakes and you are no longer basing your worth on feeling exalted, self-important or prideful over praise or honor, and are also not shaken when you experience loss or gain alike, you have dropped the ego and have stopped identifying with your losses or accomplishments.
The 'wise' are those who realize that all things come and go and that to identify who you ultimately are with these things is futile. They do not feel overwhelming loss when they have loss, nor do they feel overwhelming pride at any one gain. They realize that losses and gains are cyclic, moving in and out of the open doors and windows of their lives, and should not be counted on for their happiness. They are content, day by day, with their life; centered and present, like a solid rock that can withstand any storm.
This may seem like a dramatic feat; unattainable, even. I don't write these posts to express how you should be, or even how I am everyday of my life. I use what I have learned from various teachings, and now from these wisdoms from the Buddha, to try to make sense of my life and to learn what I can do to get the best experiences from it. We all live with and through so much pain; pain that is not always necessary. I'm just taking in these lessons to learn how to live joyfully, and share joy. Life is a learning process and a hands-on experience. One of those lessons is that we are supposed to live with joy and spread joy. If continuing to work towards attaining your goals and dreams makes you happy, then pursue your dreams. Just learn to stay unattached so that it is not undone by sorrow.
Be the rock of your own life. If you can weather the storm that life dishes out, you'll be around for a while. More importantly, you'll enjoy it.
Thank you so much for being here today. I truly appreciate you spending time here.


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A: jQuery does this too.  When you grab $("#GMap"), you're returning an array where the real element is [0].  Shim the results of getCmp() to be the actual dom element.  http://www.sencha.com/forum/showthread.php?122684-accessing-component-property-from-variable-dom-element-or-Ext.getCmp() seems similar.

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Medical Alert Resources
Choosing the Best Medical Alert Systems
Does Medicare Pay for Medical Alert Systems?
No Monthly Fee Medical Alert Systems
The Debut of Medical Alert Smart Watches
Cellular Medical Alert Systems
The Best Medical Alert Systems for Blind Seniors
Medical alert systems provide seniors with an invaluable connection to the outside world that can help them retain their independence and remain in their own homes for as long as possible.
Seniors who are living with a visual impairment may find medical alert systems particularly useful because these devices make help available with the push of a button. Features like fall detection are important for any adult, but the risk of falling is more than doubled for those who are visually impaired.
The most popular medical alert systems are all designed to be reliable and easy to use. In this short list, we'll look at some of the best products for blind seniors based on their usability and key features.
Medical Alert Systems to Consider for Visually Impaired Seniors
LifeFone - At-Home and On-The-Go: Best For Free Spouse Monitoring
LifeFone has been providing emergency monitoring systems since 1976, which makes it one of the oldest surviving providers of medical alert systems. It uses U.S.-based contact centers and has a good reputation for developing high-quality equipment.
LifeFone offers free spousal monitoring on its in-home systems. All systems come with an extra button as standard that can be used as a backup or by a second member of the household. There's a nominal fee to add an extra fall detection pendant, but even with this fee, LifeFone can still be a good deal for two-person households.
The company provides a variety of wearables to suit most seniors. Options range from simple pendants with a single push button that's easy for visually impaired persons to operate to vanity pendants that look more like jewelry. The help buttons offer two-way communication with clear, loud speakers, so users should find communicating with the contact center quite easy.
Philips Lifeline - GoSafe 2: Best For Ease of Use
Philips Lifeline is another long-standing brand in the medical alert industry. The company was originally called Lifeline Systems and began offering medical alert devices to consumers in the 1980s. Its reputation grew, and Philips acquired the brand in 2006.
Philips Lifeline offers four medical alert systems for the mainstream market. The GoSafe 2 is an on-the-go system that's easy to use and features a wearable with a large, raised button that visually impaired persons should find easy to activate.
Besides the help button, there are several useful extras, including a medication dispenser with an audible alarm that's ideal for helping seniors keep track of their day-to-day prescriptions. Philips Lifeline includes fall detection as a standard feature with the GoSafe 2, and the device uses cellular, GPS and Wi-Fi for improved location tracking.
The battery life on the GoSafe 2 is up to three days, and the wearable is waterproof, which allows seniors to keep it with them in the shower. The monthly fee is higher than some rivals, but the reliability and ease of use make it an appealing option.
Medical Guardian - Freedom Guardian: Best For: Long Battery Life
Founded in 2005, Medical Guardian is a relatively new contender in the marketplace. The company has a reputation for excellent customer service and is highly regarded for its policy of never upselling a product that a person doesn't need.
Medical Guardian's products stand out for the company's fast shipping, the wide range of devices they offer, the availability of a caregiver app and the motion sensors that are included in some packages. These features give loved ones peace of mind knowing that if something happens to the senior they care for, they'll be alerted promptly.
Another noteworthy feature of Medical Guardian's devices is that they have a long battery life. This is important for those with visual impairments because they may fail to notice cues to charge other devices. By choosing a pendant with a multiday battery life, they're more likely to be able to keep up with the device's charging requirements.
Medical Guardian offers monthly, quarterly and annual pricing. There are discounts for users who sign up for longer subscription plans. If someone needs to cancel a prepaid subscription, they can request a prorated refund.
Which System is Best?
The above medical alert systems each have a lot to offer. However, the ultimate choice comes down to personal preference.
Philips Lifeline's added extras, which include a medication dispenser, may be useful for those who have additional needs. The spouse monitoring offer from LifeFone makes it a good choice for couples who both require a monitoring device. Medical Guardian's caregiver app might be the deciding feature for someone who lives alone and wants their children to check in remotely.
It's worth contacting a few of the best medical alert system providers and asking about trying the device for a few days. Many providers offer a no-obligation trial to give seniors the opportunity to test the device and make sure it works for them. Not all companies do this however. Some may charge a restocking or cancellation fee, so it's important to check first before ordering a device just to try it out.
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FSU's offense stagnant behind struggling line
Bob Ferrante / Associated Press
TALLAHASSEE — Florida State has tried three starting lineups on the offensive line in three games. The Seminoles will use a fourth on Saturday.
While injuries have plagued the group, regardless of who has been in — a veteran or a first-time starter — the line hasn't done its job. The group has provided little time for quarterback Deondre Francois to throw and little to no running room for Cam Akers or Jacques Patrick. Francois was pressured on nearly half of his 41 passing attempts in a 30-7 loss at Syracuse on Saturday.
"A lot of times our guys are just panicking," Florida State coach Willie Taggart said. "Our guys know what to do and they panic — and I think that happens when you get beat once or twice and then you start to panic rather than trusting our technique and trusting your rules and your assignment and then you try to do too much."
Florida State (1-2) has allowed 10 sacks and generated only 156 rushing yards in its FBS losses, managing just a field goal and a touchdown in lopsided losses to Virginia Tech and at Syracuse.
Instead of good news, the offensive line concerns just continue.
The Seminoles will play Northern Illinois (1-2) without senior Derrick Kelly, who started three games but has a leg injury and won't play. They also are unlikely to have Landon Dickerson, who has missed two games with an ankle injury and hasn't returned to practice.
Florida State is already thin on numbers and experience on the offensive line.
The Seminoles' first-team offensive line in Tuesday's practice was comprised of tackles Brady Scott and Abdul Bello, guards Mike Arnold and Arthur Williams and center Alec Eberle. Beyond Eberle, who has now made 35 starts, none had started a game before the 2018 season. Williams was a defensive tackle until he moved over to offense in August.
"Nobody cares," offensive coordinator Walt Bell said. "My dad told me when I was a little kid, and it was probably the truest thing I've ever been told in my life: 'No one cares about your problems and most are glad you have them.' Everybody we play against is glad that we have problems."
The Seminoles most certainly have problems.
The Seminoles lost six linemen in the seven months leading up to the 2018 season: Brock Ruble graduated and transferred to Toledo, David Robbins took a medical disqualification, Josh Ball was suspended and later dismissed, Andrew Boselli and Ethan Frith gave up playing football and Corey Martinez graduated and left the team.
Those personnel losses, along with the fact that former coach Jimbo Fisher signed just one offensive lineman in the 2017 class, have proven detrimental to the growth of a young offense under Taggart. Florida State may have to use one of the four true freshmen who haven't played through three games.
"Everything's on the table right now," Taggart said. "Some guys are going to have to develop a lot quicker than we thought they would."
Florida State hasn't been able to build any momentum on offense as drives stall due to the line issues, penalties and third-and-long situations become impossible to convert. The running game is stagnant and Francois has been pressured on 51 of his 131 dropbacks in three games, according to Pro Football Focus.
It's clear the offensive line concerns will be a season-long issue. But the question is whether the Seminoles can patch up some of the problems.
"Sometimes you get tired of the same thing happening," Eberle said. "We know how good we can be. We know how good our whole squad, every position can be. We're ready to help each other out and get it done."


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British Phonographic Industry
The British Phonographic Industry (BPI) is the British record industry's trade association. Its membership comprises hundreds of music companies including all four 'major' record companies (Warner Music Group, EMI, Sony BMG, and Universal Music Group), associate members such as manufacturers and distributors, and hundreds of independent music companies representing literally thousands of labels. It has represented the interests of British record companies since being formally incorporated in 1973 when the principal aim was to fight copyright infringement.
It founded the annual BRIT Awards for the British music industry, as well as the Mercury Prize for the Album of the Year.
Sales certificates
The British Phonographic Industry awards certificates for music releases in Britain. The level of the award varies depending on the format of the release and the amount sold. BPI certificates are not automatic; the record company must pay a fee to the BPI and they carry out an audit into the release in question. Certificates are usually awarded on the basis of the amount of units the release has shipped, rather than the amount it has sold.
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Le Diamino (marque déposée) est un jeu de société et un jeu de lettres, dont les règles ont été créées par Madeleine Janssens veuve Rousseau qui, de 1935 à 1948, a inventé, breveté et publié une douzaine de jeux originaux tels Satarallye (1940), un jeu de parcours géographique, Les Belligérants (1943), un jeu de stratégie abstrait, Les Forbans (1945), un jeu sur planisphère, ou Péripéties (1947), un jeu de « business » (brevets consultables à l'INPI).

Règle du jeu (originales)

Le Diamino tient des dominos et des mots croisés. Il peut être joué par un nombre de joueurs allant de 2 à 4. Au-dessus de 4 joueurs, prendre 2 jeux identiques.
Le jeu comprend 63 carrés. Sur 61 de ces carrés figurent une lettre accompagnée d'un chiffre qui représente la valeur du carré en points, centimes, sous ou francs (ou euros !), suivant l'unité à laquelle on joue. Les deux autres carrés portant un diable, peuvent remplacer n'importe quelle lettre au gré du joueur. Il n'est permis toutefois de les utiliser qu'en dernier lieu : soit seuls, soit avec les derniers carrés dont dispose le joueur. Par ailleurs ils comptent pour 0.

Distribution du jeu

Placer sur le tapis tous les carrés à l'envers et les mélanger.
Chaque joueur prend alors le nombre de carrés indiqué au tableau ci-dessous :

Au-dessus de 4 joueurs, jouer avec deux jeux (le deuxième étant identique au premier) et prendre pour :

Tous les joueurs étant servis, les carrés non distribués constituent la réserve.

Au début de la partie, pour savoir qui jouera le premier, les joueurs tireront chacun un carré ; celui qui aura la lettre A ou la plus proche commencera. Les carrés tirés seront remis dans le jeu. Par la suite les joueurs joueront en premier à tour de rôle, le sens adopté étant celui des aiguilles d'une montre.

Marche du jeu

Le premier joueur place, sur le tapis, des carrés (5 au maximum) formant un mot à son choix. Le deuxième joueur (celui qui est à la gauche du premier) place à son tour 1, 2, 3, 4 ou 5 carrés de façon à former un mot vertical ou horizontal avec les carrés déjà joués. Les joueurs suivants font de même.
Le jeu doit à tout moment se composer - qu'on le lise verticalement ou horizontalement – de mots complets séparés entre eux par un ou plusieurs vides, comme dans les « mots croisés » (l'exemple qui figure au verso de la notice donne d'ailleurs une idée précise de la marche du jeu).
Si l'un des joueurs se trouve dans l'impossibilité de former un mot avec son jeu, il doit échanger un de ses carrés avec un de ceux de la réserve. Il ne joue pas ce tour là ; le carré qu'il dépose à la réserve est placé à l'endroit, la lettre en dessus. Les carrés ainsi retournés peuvent être choisis ensuite par les joueurs au même titre que les autres carrés de la réserve.
Le jeu est terminé quand un joueur a réussi à placer tous ses carrés. Ce joueur est le gagnant. Les autres joueurs lui règlent, chacun suivant l'unité convenue, le total des chiffres inscrits sur les carrés qui leur restent.

Remarques

Seuls sont autorisés les mots qui se trouvent dans le VOCABULAIRE DIAMINO. À défaut de celui-ci, prendre un dictionnaire.
Un carré posé ne peut être repris ou échangé.
Il est interdit aux joueurs d'échanger des carrés entre eux.
Il peut être convenu entre les joueurs de limiter également pour chacun la durée du temps employé à poser ses carrés. On se sert alors d'une montre ou d'un sablier.
Les joueurs ont intérêt à jouer le maximum de carrés, soit 5, et à éviter d'étendre le jeu afin de gêner les autres joueurs.
Les lettres peuvent être placées : en haut, en bas, en haut et en bas, à côté, ou de chaque côté d'une lettre posée précédemment, ou entre les lettres déjà posées, à la condition que l'on forme des mots à la manière des mots croisés, c'est-à-dire pouvant se lire aussi bien verticalement qu'horizontalement.
Au début, pour se familiariser avec la marche du jeu, il est bon de reconstituer l'exemple qui figure au verso.
Afin d'augmenter la difficulté, les joueurs peuvent adopter certaines conventions, par exemple n'utiliser que les infinitifs de verbes à l'exclusion de tout autre temps, ou ne former que des mots ayant trait à un certain sujet déterminé à l'avance : sujet d'histoire ou de géographie, …
Cette façon de procéder rend le jeu encore plus instructif.
On peut également décider que le jeu ne devra pas s'étendre au-delà d'une grille virtuelle de dimensions convenues, comprenant par exemple :
- 9 carrés dans chaque sens ;
- ou bien 9 carrés dans le sens de la longueur, et 7 dans le sens de la largeur.
Il va sans dire que plus la "grille" est choisie de dimensions restreinte, moins il doit y avoir de vides entre les mots, et plus le jeu par conséquent présente de difficultés.

Jeu de patience pour un seul joueur

Ranger les carrés par ordre alphabétique pour faciliter le jeu, puis employer à l'endroit la totalité des carrés en s'efforçant de faire un « mots croisés » aussi condensé que possible.
Ou bien employer les carrés à l'endroit et à l'envers (les carrés à l'envers séparant les mots les uns des autres, les "cases noires") pour faire un "mots croisés" de la dimension exacte de l'écrin, c'est-à-dire d'un rectangle contenant 9 carrés dans la longueur et 7 dans la largeur (ou l'inverse). Le jeu est d'autant mieux réussi qu'il comporte un plus petit nombre de carrés à l'envers.

Jeu de société
Jeu de lettres


Sometimes I come out of a movie and can't decide exactly how I feel. Annihilation definitely left me with that reaction, but in a slightly different way. Most of the time, these movies are heavy and complex, and take a while to sink in, but usually can be assessed in terms of the general quality. With The Killing of a Sacred Deer, my favorite film of 2017, I felt overwhelmed when the credits began and needed time to process what I had seen and discuss it with others before I really garnered an appreciation. But even in those first moments of bewilderment walking out of the theater, I could tell you that The Killing of a Sacred Deer was excellently done, and stayed thematically and tonally cohesive. The director clearly had a vision which he faithfully executed, even if you couldn't quite comprehend everything right away.
With Annihilation, I couldn't really decide where on the spectrum of good and bad I landed on, in terms of my assessment, only that it was a fun, mostly good but very flawed movie. And yet I had this unshakeable indecisiveness well after I left the theater. It took the entire drive home for me to realize that I may not be sure whether the movie's shortcomings were really shortcomings or merely subversions.
For one thing, the director of this film is Alex Garland, who directed one of the best sci-fi films of late, Ex Machina. He brings Oscar Isaac back from that film to play Kane, the husband of Natalie Portman's character, Lena. A year prior to the events of the film (bits of which we see in flashbacks), he went on a top-secret mission and vanished. He then returns in a fugue-like state, and both of them are taken to a top secret government facility. There, she learns that an asteroid or comet crashed into a lighthouse nearby, and a disaster zone which they refer to as "the shimmer" has been growing around it ever since. She joins a group of women scientists to discover the source of this phenomenon in order to find out what really happened to her husband.
This type of premise has shown to be fruitful in films like Arrival, where unknown forces appear on Earth and are dealt with via tentative but open-minded measures. In that film and in this one, there's a female protagonist who goes on an emotional journey which mirrors her scientific exploration. The problem is that, in Annihilation, that journey is unclear, and the themes which arise from her experience seem underdeveloped and scattered. Multiple viewings might clarify some of the film's philosophical points, but there's still a void left by the initial viewing. The abstract parts are stretched too thin.


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Louisville basketball coach Rick Pitino has endorsed the Big East Conference selling its 34-year-old name to the new college basketball league that will be created by defection of the Catholic 7.
Louisville coach says those schools "waited way too long to break away"
Pitino, who coached Providence to Final Four in 1987, says the group "should be the Big East"
Louisville basketball coach Rick Pitino has endorsed the Big East Conference selling its 34-year-old name to the new college basketball league that will be created by the defection of the seven Catholic universities, and he added that their departure from the Big East is long overdue.
"I think they should (get the name)," Pitino told USA TODAY Sports in a telephone interview Thursday. "I think without question, the Catholic 7 deserves the Big East name. They should have, in my estimation, broken away from the football schools three years ago. I think they waited way too long. They should have been fed up a long time ago.
"You have some of the great, great traditions in college basketball. They should have gotten together, made their strong basketball league, sell their own deal and they should be the Big East. They should be playing in Madison Square Garden."
Pitino later added, "Football is running our country right now."
What becomes of the name of the Big East conference is just one issue that needs to be resolved over the next several months as the Catholic 7 — Georgetown, Villanova, Providence, Marquette, DePaul, Seton Hall and St. John's — move to creating their own league.
Syracuse, Pittsburgh, Louisville and Notre Dame (except in football) have decided to join the Atlantic Coast Conference. Rutgers decided to move to the Big Ten. West Virginia is playing its first season in the Big 12 this year.
Southern Methodist will be among the schools to join the Big East next season. First-year Mustangs coach Larry Brown acknowledged an unclear future for what remains of the Big East.
"I just hate where college athletics is going. When you are talking about the best interest of the student-athlete, and you're at Maryland (moving to the Big Ten) and you're going to play in Nebraska and get back to class? C'mon."


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Q: Can you toggle grouping in a Crystal Report? Is it possible to have a report which has grouping on the underlying data but for which you can disable the grouping via a button or something on the report? Basically I want to have a "Summary Report" which is grouped, but then be able to view the detail beneath when required without having a separate report for it.

A: Put your data in the group headers and footers, then have the detailed data in the details section. In the details section, set a formula on the suppress to be based on a report parameter. Then when you want a detailed report, pass in the parameter as false and it won't suppress the details section. You can toggle the header and footer of the groups this way too.
You cannot get rid of a grouping, but if you wanted to have something similar, you could use a field that you populate to group by. If you want the grouping, you fill in this field with the data you need to group by, and if you want the detail, just leave that field set to blank and then suppress the group header and footer.


On Thursday afternoon we picked Emi up as soon as school finished for the half term holidays and headed straight for le tunnel to make our customary dash through France to get home to Spain for a week in the sunshine. Traffic on the M25 was bad. We counted three accidents along the way. Thankfully no one seemed to have been injured.
It looked like a tear drop, and was perfectly colour-co-ordinated with the car that was pulling it.
We missed our train with all the shenanigans on the motorway, but they allowed us to catch a later one and we made it to France only half an hour behind schedule.
Driving around Paris was tricky. The police seemed to have closed all the exits we wanted to take, which mixed things up a little more than we were comfortable with. It's not totally straight forward driving around the French capital in a right hand drive car, but finally we made it to our hotel in Orléans, and collapsed exhausted into bed.
The next morning we breakfasted on more of those delicious French croissants than we ought to have done, and bombed off to the south.
By lunchtime we were in the Auvergne, admiring the peaks of their now-extinct volcanoes.
We ran into some interesting weather along the way, but the great thing about heading south is that the weather blows over and, if you wait for half an hour, something else comes along.
By the time we got down to the Languedoc things had settled down a bit. The sun came come out again, and we decided that we needed an ice-cream and coffee break, so we pulled into Perpignan.
When we'd sampled the ice-cream menu we went for a stroll to stretch our legs after all those long hours in the car. Maxi seized on the opportunity to check out the locals. They seemed to be friendly.
Bonjour! Do you speak Schnauzer?
Perpignan is a lovely little city. We're always tickled to see any mention of Catalan in France. It makes me think how arbitrary some of our international borders are. This one, between France and Spain, seems to have cut the Catalan nation in half.
We discovered this little gem, which used to be the old Sea Consul's house. They told us it had been built back in the fourteenth century.
Isn't it a beauty? I have a soft spot for the original gothic.
At the other end of the spectrum we also liked the funky, modern theatre. It's great when a city has the confidence to mix things up a bit as between the old and the new, and the traditional and the avant garde.
Then we took a turn around the citadel in the middle of town.
We went for a walk down the side streets, but the rain seemed to be following us, so we cut it short and took refuge in our car.
And then we sprinted the final stretch across the border to Spain, playing catch-up with the rainbows as we went.
Truly beautiful photos, thanks for taking us with you.


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As published in the Yellow Springs Torch on May 3, 1895: THE I.O.O.F. Give a Pleasant Social To Their Friends. The members of the I.O.O.F. of this place, gave their outside friends a very pleasant little surprise on Friday evening of last week, in their hall on Xenia avenue.
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Wilhelm Peterson-Berger (1867 - 1942) was a Swedish composer and music critic. As a composer, his main musical influences were Grieg, August Soderman and Wagner as well as Swedish folk idiom. Peterson-Berger studied at the Stockholm Conservatory from 1886 - 89 and then in Dresden for a year. He is best known for three albums of national romantic piano pieces entitled Frosoblomster I, II and III (Flowers of Froso), which includes the often performed Vid Froso kyrka (At Froso Church) and Sommarsang (Summer Song).


Hosted by South Little League!
THIS IS THE AREA'S ORIGINAL THANKSGIVING TURKEY TROT RACE. THIS IS THE TENTH ANNUAL SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT LITTLE LEAGUE'S TURKEY TROT 5K RUN/WALK AT THE RIVERWALK. FEEL FREE TO DRESS FOR THE OCCASION. PETS ARE WELCOME! LIGHT SNACKS, ASSORTED BEVERAGES, AND MUSIC WILL BE PROVIDED BOTH BEFORE AND AFTER THE EVENT. TIMING AND REGISTRATION PROVIDED BY INTEGRITY RACING (PARUNNERS).
Pre-register through this link ONLY for $25.00. This fee pays for your participation in the 5K run/walk race and your t-shirt.
Day of Registration will also be $25.00.
A t-shirt is guaranteed if pre-registered by noon on November 2nd.
* There is no youth or gender specific sizing; no t-shirts available for race day registrants, other than the small number of race day t-shirts available for purchase.
* Children ages 8 & Under will be given a Kid's Fun Run ribbon.
Please contact Doug at gholtzapple@gmail.com if you are unable to register online.


What is the muscle that causes crows feet?
The muscles that cause crows feet are the orbicularis oculi and the smiling muscles: levator labii superioris, zygomaticus major and minor. Here is a picture of these facial muscles. When we try to improve crows feet with botox, these are some of the muscles that we try to weaken to decrease the formation of wrinkles. Botox is injected in the sides of your eyes in the skin to weaken these muscles. By doing this, we make the muscles weaker so they are less likely to form these dynamic wrinkles. Dynamic wrinkles are the wrinkles that show up when you move the muscles of your face. They are more pronounced when you move your facial muscles. Static wrinkles are the wrinkles that are so etched in that they are present when you are not moving your facial muscles of expression. Dynamic wrinkles are mostly effected by the actions of botox. Over time, with continued use of botox, the static wrinkles can become more improved. This is done because with botox, eventually allows the skin to remodel and reduce the static wrinkles. This action of improving the static wrinkles however takes a long time and requires regular and consistent use of botox.
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What are the options to improve those angry lines in between the eyebrows. Well I will talk about the lease invasive type to the most invasive types. To begin with skin care is a good place to start. I would always start with a good skin care line. I would suggest a alpha hydroxy toner, gentle cleanser, alpha and beta hydroxy acid lotion, a retinoid and regular superficial peels. The goal is to decrease the number of days the skin takes to turnover from the usual 28 days to 10-12 days. This will help to freshen the skin, lighten brown spots, and decrease fine wrinkles.
The next progression is botox. This neuromuscular agent will keep the muscles from working in between the eyebrows and decrease the dynamic wrinkles. Over time as your skin remodels, your static wrinkles can improve with continual use of botox on a regular basis. The drawback is the repeated treatments that are neccessary. The positives is the low invasive nature.
The next level is fillers. Restylane, Juvederm, Perlane, Radiesse, can decrease the wrinkles by volumizing the glabella and the area in between the eyebrows. Volume loss plays a large part in this area. As this area deflates, more skin in relation to the area leads to more wrinkling. Also, the decrease in volume places the skin closer to the muscles in this area and allows the muscle to place more influence on the skin and hence more dynamic wrinkling.
Fat injections is the next level in volumizing this area. This increases the invasiveness but fat injections can be a more permanent option to filling this area and rejuvenating the glabellar area.
Our more permanent solution is called the YoungVitalizer the breakthrough incision less facelift alternative.
A browlift can also help by elevating the eyebrows and increasing the distance between the eyebrows. Also during a browlift the muscles that make the wrinkles in this area can also be resected and taken away from the area. This debulking of the glabellar muscles can also be done from the eyelid incisions. Another way of decreasing the action from these muscles is to cut the nerve to them through an eyelid incision.
One issue when taking the muscles from the glabellar area is that it can increase the volume loss to this area and lead to more relative extra skin. This can lead to more static wrinkling to this area and when the muscles come back more dynamic wrinkling that can occur.
In my opinion fat injections to the whole forehead, and in between the eyebrows is the most natural way of rejuvenating this whole region. Also the fat injections with their stem cells can lead to skin rejuvenation. The other effect of the fat is to increase the distance of the muscles from the skin which can decrease the influence of the muscles on the skin which can allow the skin to remodel on its own and improve static wrinkles. This occurs because the skin has little cells in the skin layers that always remodel skin on a minute by minute, daily basis.
To change the surface of the skin, a chemical peel, dermabrasion, dermasanding, and laser resurfacing can decrease the wrinkles in the glabellar area. I always suggest volumizing before resurfacing and reshaping through reductive type of procedures like browlifts, eyelifts, and facelifts.
How painful is dermabrasion? How would you rate the pain level? What are some anesthesia options for dermabrasion?
Intense Pulse Light is a procedure where a wire brush is used to take down superficial and deeper layers of the skin to reduce scars, improve wrinkles, decrease pigmentary problems, etc. It works under the same principle as Usually dermabrasion is not done without some type of anesthesia. The types of anesthesia include local, regional, oral / iv sedation, general anesthesia. Most physicians use a combination of above to do dermabrasion. If it is a concentrated area like a scar, local anesthesia can be the only thing needed depending on the normal anxiety levels that a person usually gets in this type of situation. If the person is likely to get anxious than oral or iv sedation can help. For the whole face and larger areas, some type of whole body sedation through oral or iv sedation is helpful. Regional anesthesia where the nerves are anesthetized can help the whole situation.
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Fillers, Botox or Lasers for the Under Lower Eyelid Area?
Restylane is a filler and can be used to fill in the lost volume that is really the cause of the majority of the reason why your lower eyelid looks the way it does. Fat injections, the YoungLift, Juvederm, Perlane, Radiesse are other fillers that can be filled into the lower eyelid area. The temporary fillers last from 6 months (restylane) to a year or more (radiesse) with perlane and juvederm in between. Fat injections can last much longer but this isn't guaranteed but is the best shot for a long term correction.
Botox prevents the muscle around the eyes from squinting which can make the wrinkles less noticeable. Dysport (or botox / bo tox / botulinum / neurotoxin / disport) is a great option. But these do nothing for the surface quality of the skin and neither does the filler. But the fillers can decrease the amount of wrinkles by filling up the volume.
This is where the co2 laser or other resurfacing procedure (erbium yag, active fx, ultrapulse, deep fx, max fx, total fx, traditional co2 laser resurfacing, laser peel) can help with by decreasing the wrinkles and actually tightening the skin. A small amount of volumizing also occurs with lasers with their creating of a thin collagen layer deep to the skin.
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There are many questions out there regarding an alternative for a non surgical facelift. There are ways to tighten up your face without making incisions. One way to do this is to undergo a laser resurfacing. We have the lumenis Laser Resurfacing unit and this is proven to be the best one out there on the market. It is the safest and most versatile of all co2 laser units and this can improve your skin by decreasing the wrinkles, improving skin texture, decreasing pore size, tightening the skin and creating collagen under the skin surface to create some more youthful volume. Co2 laser resurfacing can tighten your neck skin and laxity as well. One thing to remember is that the tightening from a non-surgical face lift with co2 resurfacing will be subtle as compared to a facelift but you can get some results from this.
The other options include using Botox , fillers, and fat injections that don't require incisions. Botox / Dysport is a neuromuscular agent that can make certain muscles weaker that helps decrease wrinkles that are from muscular contraction. I have a youtube video to show where you can have botox and how it can help.
When you age you tend to lose volume and this can be replaced with fillers that require injections as an option for a non surgical face lift. Facial Fillers are usually temporary, at least the safer ones and last from 6months to a year or more. Restylane, Juvederm, Radiesse, Perlane are some options. These modes can be used for the wrinkles between the eyes called the Glabellar region, for the dark circles under the eyes, forLip Augmentation, and many other issues in the face.
Fat injection are another option for a non-surgical facelift and related to this is the YoungLift which I have refined.
Does a procedure that works on the corrugators help with bunny lines?
Your bunny lines are created by the levator labii superioris and transverse portion of the nasalis muscle. Botox is probrably the best thing for this. Other surgery to affect the muscles here would likely change your smile too much and might be possibly disfiguring. The corrugators run from the middle part of the your eye bone and insert into the middle part of your eyebrow. Manipulating the corrugators improves the wrinkles between your eyes. Surgery to improve this done and has been done quite a bit. The corrugators can be manipulated from an eyelid crease incision or through forehead incisions when you do a Brow Lift.
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Pennsylvania Packaging Company Expands Two Plants
Dart Container, a manufacturer of disposable food-service packaging, will invest $39.6 million to expand its facilities in Lancaster and Leola, Pennsylvania. The Lancaster New Era reports that the company plans to create 125 new jobs at the two plants. Approximately 300,000 square feet will be added to Dart's warehousing facility in Leola, where the company currently operates in 17 buildings covering 2.7 million square feet. The Lancaster warehousing and manufacturing plant will see 180,000 square feet added to its existing 570,000 square feet. State and local incentives of at least $500,000 have been offered to the company, which expects to complete the construction in mid-February.