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Assassin. Soldier. Arrow. That is who Vasic is, who he will always be. His soul drenched in blood, his conscience heavy with the weight of all he’s done, he exists in the shadows, far from the hope his people can almost touch—if only they do not first drown in the murderous insanity of a lethal contagion. To stop the wave of death, Vasic must complete the simplest and most difficult mission of his life. For if the Psy race is to survive, the empaths must wake…
Having rebuilt her life after medical “treatment” that violated her mind and sought to suffocate her abilities, Ivy should have run from the black-clad Arrow with eyes of winter frost. But Ivy Jane has never done what she should. Now, she’ll fight for her people, and for this Arrow who stands as her living shield, yet believes he is beyond redemption. But as the world turns to screaming crimson, even Ivy’s fierce will may not be enough to save Vasic from the cold darkness…
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There was nothing left of the man he’d been.
Vasic stared through the glass wall in front of him as the computronic gauntlet biologically fused to his left forearm hummed near silently in the diagnostic mode he’d initiated. Sleek black, the new invention remained relatively unstable, despite the constant and ongoing refinement by the medics and techs, but Vasic wasn’t concerned about his life.
He hadn’t been concerned about anything for a long time. At first it had been his conditioning under Silence that kept him cold, his emotions on ice. Now, as the world navigated the first days of a new year, he was beyond Silence and into a numbness so vast, it was an endless grayness.
The only reason he kept waking up in the morning was for the others, the ones in the squad who still had some hope of a normal life. It was far too late for him, his hands permanently stained with blood from the countless lives he’d taken in pursuit of a mandate that had proven false in a very ugly way.
“What is it?” he said to the man clad in a black combat uniform who’d just entered the common area of Arrow Central Command. None of them were sociable, yet they maintained this space, having learned through bitter experience that even an Arrow couldn’t always walk alone.
Today the room was empty except for the two of them.
“Krychek has a theory.” Aden came to stand beside Vasic, his dark eyes on the vista beyond the glass. It wasn’t of the outside world—the Arrows were creatures of shadow, and so they lived in the shadows, their headquarters buried deep underground in a location inaccessible to anyone who didn’t know the correct routes and codes.
Even a teleporter needed a visual lock, and there were no images of Arrow Central Command anywhere in the world, not in any database, not on the PsyNet, nowhere. Which made it all the more notable that Kaleb Krychek had demonstrated the ability to ’port into the HQ when the squad first contacted him. However, despite the subterranean nature of the squad’s base of operations, on the other side of the glass lay a sprawling green space full of trees, ferns, even a natural-seeming pool, the area bathed in simulated sunlight that would change to moonlight as the day turned.
It had been difficult to acquire that technology without tipping their hand—the SnowDancer wolves were very proprietary of their tech, usually installed it themselves. But the squad had managed, because that light was as necessary to their sanity and their physical health as the captured piece of the outside world on which it shone.
“Krychek’s theory—it’s about the disease in the Net,” Vasic guessed, aware that the broken remnants of fanatical Pure Psy and the sporadic new outbreaks of violence notwithstanding, that was the most dangerous threat facing their race.
“You’ve seen the reports.”
“Yes.” The disease, the infection, was spreading at a phenomenal pace no one could’ve predicted. Rooted in the psychic fabric that connected every Psy on the planet but for the renegades, it had the potential to devastate their race . . . because to be Psy was to need the biofeedback provided by a psychic network. Now that same link could well be pumping poison directly into their brains.
There were some who whispered that the fall of Silence a month prior was behind the acceleration, but Vasic didn’t believe that to be the truth—the decay was too deeply integrated in the PsyNet. It had had over a century to grow, feeding on the suppressed psychic energy of all the dark, twisted emotions their race sought to stifle. “Krychek’s theory?”
Aden, his hands clasped loosely behind his back, said, “He believes the empaths are the key.”
An unexpected idea from Kaleb Krychek, whom many considered the epitome of Silence . . . but that was a false truth, as the entire Net had learned when he had lowered the shield around the adamantine bond that linked him to Sahara Kyriakus. Of course, it was a false truth only when it came to Sahara Kyriakus. That was a fact Vasic didn’t think everyone understood, and it was a critical one.
Kaleb Krychek remained a lethal threat.
“Krychek,” Aden continued, “theorizes that the fact the empaths are so prevalent in the population speaks to their necessity in subtle ways we’ve never grasped. Stifling their abilities has thus had a dangerous flow-on effect.”
Vasic saw the logic—empaths might’ve been publicly erased from the Net, but every Arrow knew the E designation had never been rare. Except once. Their emotion-linked abilities contrary to the very foundations of the Protocol, the Es had been systematically eliminated from the gene pool in the years after Silence was first implemented, only for the ruling Council to realize almost too late that it was attempting to excise a vital organ.
No one truly understood why the Net needed the Es, but it was incontrovertible that it did. The Council that had first come face-to-face with that truth had named it the Correlation Concept—the lower the number of E-Psy in the population, the higher the incidents of psychopathy and insanity. However, while the current generation of Es might’ve been allowed to be born, they’d never been allowed to be, conditioned to stifle their abilities since birth. “Has Krychek considered the fact that it might not be a case of merely awakening the Es?”
“Yes. You see the critical problem.”
It was inescapable—if the empaths had to do something active to negate the infection, then the Psy race might well disintegrate to ash, because there was no one left to teach the Es what to do. By the time the ruling Council of the time had accepted their mistake in attempting to cull the Es from the gene pool, all the old ones were dead and information about their abilities had been erased from every known archive.
“How many?” Vasic asked, knowing they couldn’t simply begin to nudge the empaths awake on a wholesale level. Their deaths had almost collapsed the PsyNet. No one knew what would happen if they woke all at once, disoriented and unable to control their abilities.
“A test group of ten.” Aden telepathed him the list.
Scanning it, Vasic saw the short-listed Es were all high Gradient, from cardinal to 8.7. “No,” he said, before Aden could make the request. “I won’t retrieve them.”
“You don’t have to retrieve them all. Just one.”
“No,” Vasic said again. “If Krychek wishes to abduct empaths, he’s capable of doing so himself.” Vasic was no longer on anyone’s leash but his own.
Aden’s response was quiet. “Do you think I’d bring you such a request?”
Turning at last, Vasic met the eyes of the telepath who was the one individual in the world he considered a friend, their lives intertwined since childhood—when they’d been paired up to do exercises designed to turn Vasic into a stone-cold killer. To their trainers, Aden had simply been a useful telepathic sparring partner, a well-behaved complement to Vasic’s erratic temperament at the time, an Arrow trainee only because his parents were both Arrows who’d worked to hone his skills since the cradle.
As such, Aden had been put into classes that eventually qualified him as a field medic. He’d been given the same harsh training all inductees were given, but was never deemed worthy of any extra interest—except when it came to punishments designed to “harden” a boy who’d been small for his age. Always, the ones who would use the Arrows had underestimated Aden, and in so doing, they’d given the squad a leader who’d saved countless lives and who they would follow into any hell.
“No,” Vasic conceded. “You wouldn’t.” Aden knew exactly how close Vasic was to the edge, that the destruction of, or damage to one more innocent life could snap the razor-fine thread that bound him to the world.
“Krychek,” Aden continued into the quiet between them, “doesn’t think his proposed experiment as to the impact of the empaths on the infection will work if the Es are forced to participate.” A pause. “I’m not certain if that’s his personal view, or if it’s Sahara’s, but whatever the case, each of the Es must volunteer.”
Vasic agreed with Aden that the compassion was likely to emanate from the woman who had appeared out of nowhere to forge an unbreakable bond with the otherwise cold-blooded dual cardinal, and who, their investigations told them, was in no way Silent. “Where does Krychek intend to run his experiment?”
Very few things had the capacity to surprise Vasic, on any level. This, however, was unexpected. “The SnowDancer wolves have a tendency to shoot intruders on sight”—“shoot first and ask questions of the corpses” was their rumored motto—“and the leopards aren’t much friendlier.”
“I’ve told Krychek the same, yet I can see his point as to the area’s suitability.”
“An isolated location, no other PsyNet connected minds for miles in any direction.” As a result, that part of the Net, too, would be quiet, giving Krychek a clean canvas on which to run his experiment.
However, that was a factor that could be replicated elsewhere.
Which left a single critical element that could only be found in the changeling-held territory. “Sascha Duncan.” Access to the only active E in the world no doubt played a crucial part in Krychek’s plans.
“There’s no infection in that section of the Net,” Aden said, instead of nodding to confirm what they both knew must be true. “However Krychek has the ability to shift the infection in that direction, or seed the area with it. He says he can’t control it beyond that, but I haven’t yet decided if he’s lying.” The other Arrow turned to acknowledge another member of the squad who’d just entered, walking over to her when she indicated she needed to speak to him.
Alone, Vasic considered the misleading simplicity of Krychek’s proposed experiment. An isolated group of empaths surrounded on the Net by the infection. If the experiment failed and the infection threatened to overwhelm them in a wave of murderous madness or more subtle mental degradation, it would be relatively easy to relocate all ten men and women at short notice. As well, the deterioration of an empty part of the Net would cause few ripples.
In that sense, it was a clean plan, with no threat of major losses.
Of course, no one could predict how the infection would move, what it would do to the empaths. “I can’t, Aden,” he said when the other man returned to his side, their fellow Arrow having left the room.
“You know what happened when I had cause to pass near Sascha Duncan prior to her defection. It was a deeply . . . uncomfortable experience.” Councilor Nikita Duncan’s daughter had been pretending to be Silent at the time, but even then, there’d been something about her that had made his instincts bristle.
It was one of the few times he’d felt true pain as an adult—at first, he’d thought he was under attack, only to realize it was Sascha’s simple presence in a room separated from the one where he stood by a solid wall, that was sandpaper along the insides of his skin. As if some part of him knew she was the antithesis to everything he had ever been taught to be, the rejection primal.
It wasn’t until her defection and the resulting revelation of her empathy that he’d realized the reason behind the strange effect; the knowledge had made him recall the numerous other times he’d felt a faint irritation against his skin as he moved through the shadows in populated areas. Sleeping empaths, their conditioning not as badly degraded as Sascha’s must have been.
He also knew he was an anomaly in sensing them in such a way—according to Aden, no one else in the squad had ever reported the same. Vasic had a theory that the awareness was an undocumented adjunct of being a Tk-V, a born teleporter. Patton, the only other Tk-V Vasic had ever met, had often complained about an “itch” under his skin when he was in the outside world.
Regardless of whether that was true or not, the effect continued unchecked for Vasic, causing deeper and more frequent serrated scrapes over his skin as the conditioning of the Es in the Net fractured further with each passing day.
Aden took several minutes to reply. “Uncomfortable, not debilitating.” The words of a leader evaluating one of his men. “The empaths will need a protection squad—their designation has never been aggressive according to the historical records I’ve been able to unearth so far, and none of this group are, either.”
The telepath’s tone remained even as he added, “I want you to run it. You’re the only man I trust to get them all out of danger if there’s a sudden spike in the infection, or if the pro-Silence elements in the Net seek to do them harm.”
Vasic knew that wasn’t quite the truth—the squad had other teleport-capable operatives in its ranks. No one as fast as Vasic, but fast enough. None of them, however, stood so close to an irrevocable and final descent into the abyss. “Are you trying to put me on soft duty?”
“Yes.” Eyes on the greenery outside, but his attention on Vasic, Aden continued to speak. “You don’t see it, but you’re one of the core members of the squad, the one we all rely on when things go to hell. Outside emergency situations, the younger Arrows turn to you for guidance; the older ones use you as a sounding board. Your loss would be a staggering blow to the group . . . to me.”
“I won’t snap.” Even though he knew the oblivion of death was the only peace he’d ever find. “I have things to do yet.” And it didn’t only have to do with helping to save those Arrows who might still have the chance to live some kind of a real life.
You don’t have the right to be tired. When you can write her name on a memorial, when you can honor her blood, then you’ll have earned the right.
A leopard changeling had said that to him over the broken body of a woman whose death Vasic had been sent to erase. The leopard couldn’t know how many names Vasic needed to write, how many deaths he’d covered up when he’d believed that what he was doing was for the good of his people . . . and later, when he’d known it was too early for any revolution to succeed. Each and every name had a claim on his soul.
“Nevertheless, I want you away from the violence, at least for a short period.” Again, Aden’s voice was that of the leader he was, and yet it was no order, their relationship far too old to need any such trappings. “There’s another reason I want you on this detail—and why I’m going to ask you to consider certain others for your team. Being near empaths may be uncomfortable for you, but it will likely be soothing for the Es.”
Because, Vasic realized, he and the others like him, were ice-cold, permanently cut off from their emotions. Unlike the fractured, they would leak neither fear nor pain, eliminating one source of stress on the newly awakened Es. “How does that tie in with being so close to the changelings?” The shapeshifting race was as rawly emotional as the Psy were not, their world painted in vivid shades of passion.
“If Krychek manages to negotiate access to part of their land, he intends to agree to full satellite and remote surveillance, while asking them to keep a physical distance the majority of the time.” Aden paused as a butterfly flew from the lush green of the trees to flutter its scarlet wings against the glass before returning to more hospitable climes. “It’ll take time for negotiations to be concluded, a location to be settled on, whether it’s in changeling territory or elsewhere. Take the invitation to your nominated E, gauge whether you could remain in her proximity for the duration.”
“You’ve already decided who I’m to approach.”
“According to Krychek, all the empaths on the list but one have already begun to wake to their abilities, even if they aren’t cognizant of it.”
Vasic didn’t ask how Krychek could’ve known that, aware the cardinal telekinetic had an intimate link with the NetMind, the vast neosentience that was the librarian and guardian of the Net. The NetMind had no doubt informed Krychek of the Es who were coming to an awareness of their true designation.
“Your retrieval, however, first broke conditioning at sixteen and was given aggressive reconditioning to wrench her abilities back under. Two months later, she and her parents quietly disappeared.”
It was the second surprise of the conversation. “The NetMind can’t locate the family unit?”
“Not that type of disappearance,” Aden clarified. “We know where they are geographically, but they’ve done an impeccable job of making themselves of no interest to anyone. Her mother was a systems analyst for a cutting edge computronic firm in Washington; her father held a senior position in a bank. Now they run a large but only moderately successful farm in North Dakota, in cooperation with a number of other Psy.”
Psy preferred to live in cities, near others of their kind, but that wasn’t to say none of their race ever chose outdoor occupations. Like humans and changelings, Psy needed to eat, to put a roof over their heads, and work was work. Such a massive career change, however, was an indication of a conscious decision. “Protecting their child?” It wasn’t impossible, the parental instinct a driving force even in many of the Silent, though Vasic had no personal experience of such.
“Possible but unconfirmed.”
Vasic knew there was more to come.
“What’s also unconfirmed is if she still has access to her abilities—or if they were terminally damaged by the reconditioning process.” Aden stared unblinking through the glass. “I watched the recording, and it was one of the most brutal sessions I’ve ever seen, a hairsbreadth from a rehabilitation.”
“Then why is she on the list?” The ugliness of rehabilitation erased the personality, left the individual a drooling vegetable, and if this E had come so close to it, she had to bear major mental scars.
“To be valid, the experiment needs not only Psy who have never been reconditioned, but those who’ve been through the process. She’s one of six in the group who have, but the others underwent only a minor reset.”
It made absolute sense . . . because the majority of empaths in the Net would’ve undergone reconditioning at some stage, the process designed to force their minds back into the accepted norm, in denial of the fact those minds had never been meant to be emotionless constructs. Which meant the PsyNet had to deal not only with Es who didn’t have any idea of how to utilize their abilities, but also ones damaged on a fundamental level.
“The flip side to their problematic conditioning,” Aden added, faultlessly following Vasic’s line of thought, “is that they’ll suffer no pain breaking it.”
“Of course.” The process known as dissonance was designed to reinforce Silence by punishing any unacceptable emotional deviation with pain, but clearly that approach wouldn’t work on an individual whose mental pathways were structured with emotion as the core. It would simply kill. “The details of the retrieval.”
Aden handed Vasic an envelope. “A letter to her directly from Krychek, setting out the parameters of her engagement, as well as the payment schedule.”
“He’s offering them jobs?” The Council had always just taken.
“We both know how intelligent he is. Why coerce when you can contract?” With that cool statement that perfectly described the way Krychek’s mind worked, Aden sent Vasic a telepathic image.
It was of a small female with black hair to her shoulders, the strands shaping themselves into soft natural curls, and eyes so unusual, he took a second look. The pupils were jet-black against irises of translucent copper ringed by a fine rim of gold. They stood out against the golden cream of her skin, somehow too old, too perceptive.
As if she saw beneath the skin.
Storing the photograph in a mental vault after imprinting a geographic location on his mind using her appearance as a lock, he looked down at the envelope. Her name was hand-written across it in black ink: Ivy Jane.
He wondered what Ivy Jane would think of the Arrow about to enter her life, a man who could never again feel anything. Even were it physiologically possible, Vasic had no intention of allowing his Silence to fragment . . . because behind it lay only a howling madness created of blood and death and endless horror.
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In Akshay Kumar’s 2015 release Gabbar Is Back, Sunil featured in a key role and played the character of constable Sadhuram. Sunil’s character was a capable police officer who helps the senior to find clues to lead the search for Gabbar. His portrayal was received with a positive response from the audience.
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In the 2017 release satirical film Coffee With D, Sunil played the character of a journalist who plans and gets a chance to interview underworld don D. While the performance of the actors was appreciated, it failed to perform at the box office.
Salman Khan starrer Bharat featured Sunil playing the character of Vilayati Khan. Vilayati is the childhood friend of Bharat (Salman’s character) who is there for his friend in every phase of his life. Yet again, Sunil impressed the audience with his onscreen presence and left his own mark in this film.
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President Biden will lay out ‘singular responsibility’ Trump had in January 6, 2021 attack: White House
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The woman who accused former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo of fondling her in the executive mansion said a prosecutor’s decision to drop the case shows why victims fear coming forward against powerful people. Brittany Commisso, one of Cuomo’s executive assistants before he resigned, released a statement late Tuesday, hours after the district attorney in Albany announced the former governor would not face criminal prosecution over the allegation, saying he couldn’t prove the case.
US President Joe Biden could announce nominees for three top positions on the Federal Reserve Board as soon as this week, a person familiar with the process said on Wednesday. A final decision has not been made by the president, the source said, and the timing is still being decided. Topping the list of potential candidates for governor roles are Lisa Cook, an economics professor at Michigan State University, who would be the Fed’s first Black woman governor; and Philip Jefferson, another Black economist who is vice president for academic affairs and dean of faculty at Davidson College in North Carolina.
Twitter creates monitoring team to prepare for Capitol riot anniversary
US says more than half of states will seek oil well cleanup funds
The Biden administration on Wednesday said more than half of US states intend to apply for a portion of the $4.7 billion carved out in the new infrastructure law for cleaning up abandoned oil and gas wells.
Thirteen dead in Philadelphia house fire: US media
US issues sanctions against Bosnian Serb leader Dodik, citing “destabilizing” actions in the Balkan country
Hiring in the United States surged in December, with private companies adding 807,000 workers, particularly in the service sector, payroll services firm ADP reported Wednesday. It was a big upswing from the 505,000 gain in November and nearly double the increase economists had been expecting, but the fast-spreading Omicron variant of Covid-19 could hit job growth in the months ahead.
Undisclosed number dead in large Philadelphia house fire
A large house fire in Philadelphia early Wednesday caused fatalities, according to authorities, who declined to say how many people died. Firefighters and police responded to the fire at a three-story rowhouse in the city’s Fairmount neighborhood around 6:40 a.m. and found flames coming from the second-floor windows, fire officials said. The house had been converted into two apartments, police said.
US imposes fresh sanctions on Bosnian Serb leader Dodik: Treasury website
The United States on Wednesday imposed fresh sanctions on Bosnian Serb leader Milorad Dodik, who aims to take the Serb Republic out of Bosnia’s armed forces, and designated an entity linked to him, according to the U.S. Treasury Department’s website. Bosnia is experiencing its gravest political crisis since the end of the war in the 1990s, reviving fears of a break-up after Bosnian Serbs blocked the work of the central government and Serb lawmakers voted to start pulling the autonomous Serb Republic out of state institutions.

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People often say they love music from an early age, but Ryland James started singing almost as soon as he could talk. Inspired by everyone from vocal powerhouses such as Michael Bublé and Josh Groban to pop titans Justin Bieber and Michael Jackson to soul favourites Whitney Houston and Aretha Franklin, the young Canadian consumed music voraciously and honed his voice in the process.
Attracting considerable praise for his musical fusion of gospel roots, gritty soul, and anthemic pop, James’ 2019 single ‘In My Head’ has been establishing his reputation. In this exclusive interview filmed at the Life Is Beautiful festival in Las Vegas (which you can see in full below), he tells uDiscover Music about the musicians he really admires and what the idea of success really means to him.
“Who would I really like to cover, my songs? Oh man, that’s a good question”, he considers. “Well, I’m in love with Lewis Capaldi’s songs and his singing. If he was to cover one of my songs, then I’d be blown away by it!”
The young Canadian may seem a little star-struck by the attention he’s grabbing, but he’s keeping august company these days. As early as 2016, he was receiving Tweets of encouragement from Shawn Mendes and he’s currently on tour in North America with one of his biggest musical influences, Alessia Cara. Can he describe what success really means to him?
“Well, of course selling out stadiums and getting lots of streams is success, but it’s only a part of it”, he replies. “What’s really important to me is creating music, songs and performances that impact emotionally on people. So whatever the song may be – happy, sad, angry or whatever – I want people to be able to relate to it. If people tell me my music affects them, then I’ve been successful.”
All of which sounds very commendable, but as Ryland James is currently in Las Vegas, the town where anything’s possible, what would he spend it on if he suddenly won a large jackpot?
“Oh man,” he laughs, “Well, I think firstly I would want to move somewhere I’d enjoy living quietly. Somewhere I could build a studio and support my family too!”


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Designing Your New Salon: Making Beauty BeautifulBlog ▸ Beauty Career, Beauty Student Advice, Campuses | April 3, 2012
As a recent Beauty School graduate, it’s exciting to finally be in a position to make the dream of opening your own salon come true. But you know that the hard work is really just about to begin because the rest is up to you and, of course, you want to make the most out of your brand-new business venture!
Obviously, looking good is the backbone of the beauty industry, and you want your salon to convey that image to every new client who walks through your door. A beautifully-designed salon creates a first impression that says you’re serious about your business and committed to the value of making your clients look good.
To do this, you need to see your salon through the eyes of your clients. As your clients enter, will they see a salon designed with attention to detail that is both functional and inviting? From your reception area to the work stations, are they both comfortable and functional? Your salon needs to be designed with both your clients and your profitability in mind.
This challenge can be extremely enjoyable for you as you develop your new business. But it can also be overwhelming. The sheer number of styles, colors, and types of equipment can leave you feeling out of your element. An important part of being successful in business is being able to judge when it’s time to find an expert who can guide you through the process, just as your clients would choose a professional hair stylist. After all, you don’t want to learn how to design salons – you just want to design YOUR salon.
Many equipment manufacturers have teams of designers on hand to help you do just that. You get the best of both worlds when you allow your own creative vision of your new salon to grow with the help of a design professional who knows their way around salon equipment, furniture, colors and styles. Your salon can still reflect your own unique style – in fact, having a helping hand can keep you focused on that vision.
Here are a few things to keep in mind when designing your salon:
1. What feeling do you want your clients to have? The proper use of color can instill and feeling of calm and relaxation, or energy and rejuvenation. What is your goal?
2. How will each space help contribute to the overall success of your salon, are you maximizing the potential income within your space?
3. Will you offer additional services like a manicure/pedicure station, waxing station or make-up services? More offerings can draw a more diverse clientele and encourage more frequent visits.
4. Retail Space! What types of products do you plan to carry for your customers? Placing these in a highly visible area will not only help produce more income, it will allow you to interact with you customers and offer advice on what products would best meet their needs.
Here is a bonus idea, even if you aren’t ready to take the leap and open your own beauty salon: Keep a scrapbook. Keep notes, pictures from other salons, images from magazines, swatches of fabric that represents the look and feel you imagine for your salon. When the times comes to open your first salon you will have a great blue print for creating the perfect environment for you guests, that reflects your unique style!
Laurie Cohen is the Vice President of Marketing at Veeco Manufacturing in Chicago. Veeco has been designing salons for over 84 years. For more information about creating your salon, visit their website at www.veecomanufacturing.com.
Empire designs their schools to reflect a real world salon experience

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The Kilpatrick Audio K6501 Philter was first released as a component of their Phenol modular synthesizer. The multimode filter achieves a characteristically high resonance and fat, filthy overdrive. Additionally, it sports low-pass, bandpass, and high-pass outputs, each of which can be used simultaneously.
Filter circuit inspired by PHENOL and true to the sound and range of control
Simultaneous low-pass, band-pass and high-pass outputs
Unique two-pole design with special resonance limiter for huge peaks without oscillation
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I think we all remember Steve Holy, from songs like “Good Morning beautiful,” and “Brand New Girlfriend.” And I love his newest one, “Love Don’t Run.” That was released to radio back in January of this year, and I hate that it isn’t getting more time on the air. It’s a great song. The article I put up about that one can be found here.
More recently, I had an article here about Mark Cooke, an artist who first came to my attention via Twitter. I put that article up back in April, When Mark’s single, “I Love It,” hit radio. If you missed that article, I hope you’ll go back and read it. Just click here.
Country artists Steve Holy and Mark Cooke are together hosting a Double Fan Club Party for CMA Music Festival attendees and fan club members on Friday, June 10 from 4-6 pm at Cotton Valley Records. Sponsored by Jim ‘N Nicks BBQ and Nati Cakes, CMA Music Festival attendees can expect a fun-filled afternoon complete with free acoustic performances by the two hosts. Fan club members will enjoy select favorites from Jim ‘N Nicks BBQ and a chance to meet and mingle with Steve Holy and Mark Cooke. Non fan club members will also have a chance to join on-site.
Who: Country music favorites Steve Holy and Mark Cooke
What: Double Fan Club Party sponsored by Jim & Nicks BBQ and Nati Cakes
When: Friday, June 10 from 4:00-6:00 pm
Where: Cotton Valley Records (CVR), 713 18th Ave. South, Nashville, TN 37203
Fans interested in attending should R.S.V.P by emailing firstname.lastname@example.org.
About Steve Holy
Curb recording artist Steve Holy has enjoyed incredible success since the release of his debut album Blue Moon in October 2000 which featured the hit number 1 single "Good Morning Beautiful," now labeled number 10 in Billboard Magazine’s Top Country Songs of the Decade 1999-2009. With two albums and several hit singles under his belt, Steve has recently signed a management deal with CVR Management driven by veteran Nashville producers J. Gary Smith and John Smith. Steve is currently in the studio with producer Lee Miller (Miller produced Steve’s last smash single "Brand New Girlfriend") working on the finishing touches of his next release. His current single, “Love Don’t Run,” is climbing the country charts.
About Mark Cooke
Born and raised in East Texas, Mark Cooke is an accomplished singer/songwriter who is no stranger to country music. He has always been a lover of music from a very young child to chasing the dream today in Music City, U.S.A. Mark recently has been signed to Cotton Valley Records and Management run by Music Row veteran producers J. Gary Smith and John Smith. Together they are currently recording his CVR debut album due out this year. His current single, “I Love It,” is going for radio adds now.
If you are going to be in Nashville CMA Music Festival week, I’d get this one on my list. It’s going to be a great event, with two really great country artists.
That’s all for this morning. I hope you enjoy your Thursday. I’ll talk to you soon!
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Under Erik, ten Hag, Manchester United as a whole is steadily getting better. The team received a reality check about how long the Dutchman would take to implement his style in the first two games of the 2022–23 season against Brighton and Brentford. Still, in recent weeks against Tottenham and Chelsea, the football has been significantly better and closer to what supporters will see in the long run.
On the other hand, Jadon Sancho doesn’t appear to be traveling with the team. The English winger was anticipated to improve by many United supporters under the new coaching staff, but in recent weeks he appears to have regressed rather than advanced.
Sancho has received harsh criticism for his game performance because he doesn’t challenge enough opponents, which reduces the number of possibilities he can generate for his side. Even Luke Shaw’s return to the left-back position, where he has excelled in his few games, hasn’t had the desired effect.
The former Borussia Dortmund star Marcus Rashford, who has been starting at position nine since Anthony Martial was injured, appears to have kept his spot. However, if the Frenchman returned, Sancho could not retain his work.
Before that, though, he may be in danger of losing his position to another player from the United team. Anthony Elanga saw minimal action after Ten Hag’s hiring, despite being a regular starter under Ralf Rangnick.
Cristiano Ronaldo declined to enter the game against Tottenham, so Elanga replaced him for a brief while, although he played a bigger role versus Chelsea. He also demonstrated why Ten Hag would have greater justification to utilize him in the future when he came on.
His contribution was essential to United’s equalizer, and even during his brief cameo, he displayed the directness that Sancho on the left had been lacking. If the Swedish winger had been racing at Azpilicueta earlier in the game, the outcome would have been different, given his early struggles at right wing-back.
Overall, United invested a lot of money in Sancho, so they won’t want to give up on him just yet—and they shouldn’t, given how gifted he is. But for United to have the best opportunity of finishing in the top four, the 22-year-old will need to be dismissed if he doesn’t improve soon. Elanga could easily take his position.


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Last year’s presidential election brought a new level of focus to the effects of automation on the economy. Much of the debate centered around the role that automation has played in the decline of the nation’s manufacturing sector. But machines are poised to bring about massive changes to a much larger swath of the economy in the years ahead—and not just in the Rust Belt. Robots, artificial intelligence, and other emerging technologies have the potential to displace workers in range of New York City industries, from accountants and x-ray technicians to paralegals and taxi drivers.
Although many of these changes are still years away, a recent Center for an Urban Future policy symposium discussed the steps that policymakers, business executives, and educational leaders in New York should be taking now to prepare for the oncoming wave of automation. The forum is part of our ongoing Middle Class Jobs Project, a research initiative funded by Fisher Brothers and Winston C. Fisher.
Five important takeaways emerged from the thought-provoking discussion:
- The effects of automation are being felt by an increasingly wide range of industries and workers, presenting both enormous challenges and new opportunities.
- The education system needs major reforms to better prepare young people for the new world of work.
- New York City and the country should strategically rethink skills-building and retraining programs.
- A new social safety net—including income and work support—will be required to meet the needs of today’s automated economy.
- Companies that are automating have a responsibility to help those who are negatively affected.
Click here to these explore ideas from our expert panel, which included:
- Nell Abernathy, Vice President of Research and Policy, Roosevelt Institute
- Lauren Andersen, Executive Director, NYC Tech Talent Pipeline
- Rebecca Greenfield, Workplace Reporter, Bloomberg Business
- Chris Hughes, Co-Chair, Economic Security Project; Co-Founder, Facebook
- Stanley S. Litow, Vice President of Corporate Citizenship & Corporate Affairs, IBM; President, IBM International Foundation
- Serkan Piantino, Founder and CEO, Top 1 Systems, Co-Founder, Facebook AI Research
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Last week, I mentioned that one challenge I have encountered since moving to the city has been finding a quiet place. A place where it is a little easier to slow down, take a deep breath, and relax. While it has been a struggle, I have lived here over two years, so I have found a few places.
Davis Islands is one of those places. While, it is an island, I refer to it as more of a quaint community (located at the mouth of the Hillsborough River) that is the hidden jewel of Tampa. It is one of few areas of wide open space. It overlooks the water and is free to the public, but shhhhhhhhhh....it's not over saturated with people.
Davis Islands is where the photos I will share today were taken. I have previously shared photos from this location, as it is prime for silhouettes (more here).
Davis Islands is prime for back lit shots too. I was able to capture some sweet moments between my son and husband during our recent picnic there.
The above SOOC shot I shared for Good to Wow this week. My edits were simple, which is what I love about backlighting. If you nail your exposure in camera, your photo needs very little editing, because the creativity comes from the light flooding into the camera while taking the shot.
I opened the photo is Adobe Camera Raw where I adjusted the white balance, increased the blacks (5), and contrast (8). NOTE: If you are editing a backlit shot avoid increasing the blacks and contrast too much. It will eliminate the haze effect, which is part of the beauty of a backlit shot. Now that I look at it, I increased my contrast too much eliminating some of the haze effect seen in the SOOC shot. Same thing with decreasing exposure. Your histogram will read overexposed, but again that is due to the light spilling into your lens. If you decrease your exposure, it should be very little.
I, then, opened the photo is PSE 8 and straightened the horizon; duplicated the background changing the layer to soft light at 13% opacity (primarily for a color boost); added a hue/saturation layer decreasing the reds (-6) and increasing master to (8); flattened and sharpened/resized for web.
Since I am linking up with my friend Courtney over at Click It Up A Notch, I should share what I learned. I learned that if you don't practice what you learned, you will forget. Well, I already knew that, but it took me a while to get my settings right for these back lit shots, because I hadn't taken any in several months.
If you want some tips on how to achieve the haze affect which is typically a result of backlighting visit Courtney's 6 Steps to Create a Haze Effect.


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This week in search [19/11/2018]
Like me, digital marketing never sleeps – so in a break from playing nurse to the family’s first winter illness, here’s what I’ve been reading
While I battle with my own ineptitude, trying to run a household while my actual grown up partner is ill, the world of search continues to move on, without a care for me and my marigold clad hands.
I meant to mention this last time I posted an update, but forgot – but Twitter has used my favourite time of the year as part of its Christmas ad campaign. @JohnLewis – an American IT professional who battles annually with the flood of mentions when the retail store of the same name releases its Christmas ad (something Moz experienced last year due to Moz the monster) – is the star of a great bit of content.
I in no way share this because I wrote something similar about content marketing and link building 18 months ago, but simply because it’s an interesting article on why, despite the creative nature of advertising and marketing, we need to retain a footing in science. This article was in Marketing Week, and, sadly, it wasn’t by me.
YouTube has begun testing ‘ad pods’ according to Marketing Land, who carry a comment from YouTube about how they hope rolling two ads in to one will result in a more TV like ad experience and, because we all watch ads on TV, will result in better view metrics and lower content abandonment.
Marketing automation trends
Marketo, part of the Adobe group, has put out an interesting blog citing the five trends that will apparently determine the future of marketing automation. While including a lot of buzz words, the article makes some good points about the benefits of testing, a resurgence of ‘permission marketing’ and ‘omni-channel’ marketing. Also, the internal linking is, as the kids say, on point.
I spoke about this briefly at last week’s Ceuta Conference, but the 11th of November is rapidly becoming the world’s largest consumer holiday – with sales running at one billion dollars an hour from midnight to midnight. Marketing Week’s article today makes a compelling argument as to why the west may need to start paying significantly more attention to the day in 2019.
Black Friday extension
Wordstream had an article back on the 16th (but which I’ve only just gotten around to) on Google’s new Black Friday promotion extensions. While it will take me a little time to actually understand the concept (which seemingly uses existing promotion extensions to create a further, unique ad unit in SERPs), it may be worth mentioning to your paid search team in an effort to capitalise on the new opportunity when Black Friday rolls around this Friday.
In what will be both a relief to brands and agencies alike, consumers will not be able to comment on search results, Search Engine Land is reporting. Thankfully, the commenting opportunity will only be extended to live sports results – because they’re likely to be entirely innocuous.
Keep up to date with all things search by signing up to our blog, or check out our resources to take your efforts to the next level with our industry leading insights.

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Radioactive sealed sources and radiotracer techniques are used to diagnose industrial process units. This work introduces a workspace to simulate four sealed sources and radiotracer applications, namely, gamma scanning of distillation columns, gamma scanning of pipes, gamma transmission tomography, and radiotracer flow rate measurements. The workspace was created in Geant4 Application for Tomographic Emission (GATE) simulation toolkit and was called Industrial Radioisotope Applications Virtual Laboratory. The flexibility of GATE and the fact that it is an open-source software render it advantageous to radioisotope technology practitioners, educators, and students. The comparison of the simulation results with experimental results that are available in the literature showed the effectiveness of the virtual laboratory.
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András Szecskay Wins Highest Award of Hungarian Bar Association
- November 28, 2019
Cross-border business lawyer and Managing Partner of Szecskay Attorneys of Law is awarded for his professional achievements
Szecskay Attorneys at Law proudly announces that its founder and Managing Partner, Dr. András Szecskay, has been awarded with the highest legal award ("In the Service of Justice" - "A jog szolgálatában”) by the Hungarian Bar Association at the Hungarian Lawyers' Day on Saturday, 23 November 2019. The honours were handed over by Dr. János Bánáti, President of the HBA, in the presence of the President of the Kúria, Minister of Justice, Minister of Foreign Affairs and many other dignities. András Szecskay received the award for his outstanding achievements and his role in shaping the legal landscape in Hungary.
"I am extremely honoured and humbled to receive this highly reputable award. I have handled quite a number of cases and every successful case has represented a milestone for me. This award, however, is an unbelievable acknowledgment of everything I have fought for and believed in, and I am proud to have received it in the company of such distinguished peers by way of a highly reputed law professor, judge and prosecutor peers", says Dr. András Szecskay.
The award is given annually to a lawyer with a unique combination of skill, experience and vision in the legal profession acknowledging lifetime achievements. Another three awards go to a leading personality in jurisprudence, a judge, and a prosecutor.
András Szecskay is known as a remarkable business lawyer and is highly regarded in the Hungarian and international markets. He has developed an extensive international and domestic legal practice following the foundation of Szecskay Attorneys at Law in 1992. The firm has since grown to be a leading independent Hungarian law firm meeting international standards and specialized in Hungarian and cross-border business.
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About Szecskay Attorneys at Law:
Szecskay Attorneys at Law is a leading independent Hungarian law firm specialized in Hungarian and cross-border business. Its mission is to be the trusted legal advisor of multinational companies, as well as major and mid-sized Hungarian companies. The firm covers a full spectrum of industry, trade and services, and all areas of business law.
During the last almost 30 years, the firm has grown to achieve a reputation for bringing tangible business solutions and exceptional international know-how to the table. The firm is praised for adding a human touch to delivering clear, understandable and honest legal advice. It cooperates with leading local and international law firms around the world to support their clients' cross-border business.
In addition to Hungarian lawyers, the firm has foreign attorneys licensed to practice in England & Wales, France, Germany and Denmark. Working languages include Hungarian, English, German, French, Russian and Danish. Szecskay Attorneys at Law and its attorneys are consistently top-ranked in all major legal ranking publications (IFLR, Chambers and Legal500).

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Original date of publication: 1959
My edition: 2003 (NYRB Classics)
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How I acquired my copy: The Strand, NYC, July 2011
Barbara Comyns’s novels are hard to explain. They’re very dark and macabre; she writes about very tough subjects with a very detached eye, unemotionally writing about people and the things that happen to them.
The Vet’s Daughter is one of them. The story is told from the point of view of Alice Rowlands, who lives in a London suburb with her abusive father and sick mother. When her mother dies, her father takes up with a bad woman, who attempts to lead Alice down the wrong track, so to speak. Eventually, Alice discovers that she has a secret talent, which eventually leads to what might be her salvation.
As I’ve said, Barbara Comyns’s novels are very unemotional, despite the fact that she writes about tough subjects. What I liked about Alice’s character is that she’s so detached from all the horrible things that happen to her. I think a weaker person would have broken down from the emotional strain, but Alice has an incredible strength of will, despite the fact that she doesn’t seem to have anything to live for. She talks about the things that happen to her as if they’re a matter of course and not unusual.
The characters in the book are wonderfully diverse and Dickensian, right down to Mrs. Peebles and the sinister couple that have been hired to live in her house. I loved the “supernatural” aspect of the novel; it seemed symbolic of Alice’s ability to emotionally detach herself from her surroundings. The Vet’s Daughter is a stunning novel, and going on to my list of best reads for this year.

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This Friday, October 25, the authorities of the Managua Mayor's Office and SINAPRED received from the Ambassador of China (Taiwan), Mr. Jaime Chi Mu Wu, a financing of 200 thousand dollars for the Dignified Housing Program, this is the third disbursement that The Taiwanese people assign to the program that benefited 180 families who were affected by the rains last year.
The signing of the agreement was made before the workers of the Municipality who assemble, design and assemble the houses that are given to the families that are the protagonists of the project.
Dr. Guillermo González, Director of SINAPRED, thanked the unconditional support of this sister town, which transformed the lives of hundreds of families in the capital.
“This third disbursement not only further seals the ties of friendship and solidarity between these two sister peoples of China and Nicaragua, but also allows us to make it possible for the sun to continue to shine for these families. Have full confidence, Mr. Ambassador, that we will continue working to improve the lives of these families, ”said González.
The Ambassador of China (Taiwan), Jaime Chi Mu Wu, highlighted the role that the Municipality has played for a year, in this project that has traveled all the districts of the capital.
“It fills us with joy and excitement to be here today, whenever we ask the protagonists how many days it takes to build their houses, they tell us that in 5 or 6 days, it is significant and beautiful that the workers who build the houses are there today that is given to the families, because you not only build the house, you build dreams and hopes for these families, we have witnessed the work of this entire team from the Mayor's Office to help families in vulnerable situations and we will continue to support this project that is changing everyone's life, bringing new joys, "said the diplomat.
China (Taiwan) in one year has made three disbursements for the Decent Housing Project. The first disbursement was made on October 15 of last year, with an amount of 100,000 dollars; Two months later, on December 14, Taiwan delivered a second disbursement of 200 thousand dollars, and thanks to the brotherhood of this town with the Managuas, this Friday, October 25, the documents for a third disbursement of 200 thousand dollars were signed.
Mayor Reyna Rueda, on behalf of all the Managuas, thanked the people of China (Taiwan) for their solidarity and unconditionality with the neediest families in Nicaragua.
“We have a year that Ambassador Jaime Chi Mu Wu accompanies us in the neighborhoods delivering the houses; he, his wife and the Embassy staff travel the neighborhoods and witness the joy of the protagonists when they receive their homes, and this has only been possible thanks to the collaboration of these ties of friendship, and the will of our Commander and our Vice President Rosario Murillo. With the first two disbursements we built 180 homes and with this third disbursement, we are going to build 76 homes. Thank you for supporting this project and for trusting in our work, ”the Mayor stressed.[vc_images_carousel images=”24054,24055,24056,24057,24058,24059,24060,24061,24062,24063,24064,24065,24066,24067,24068,24069,24070,24071,24072,24073,24074,24075,24076,24077,24078,24079,24080,24081,24082,24083,24084,24085,24086,24087,24088,24089,24090,24091,24092,24093,24094,24095″ img_size=”large”]


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Green for good?
This morning, Sainsbury's announced
plans to reduce its plastic packaging by 50 per cent by 2025.
The target includes packaging across all of the supermarket's operations. At present, Sainsbury's uses almost 120,000 tonnes of plastic packaging per year. It suggested that plastic milk bottles, packaging for fruit and vegetables, fizzy drinks, water and fruit juices would be focus areas in its efforts to reduce its plastic footprint.
The retailer also committed to working with Greenpeace on the commitment and to report publicly on progress every six months.
The announcement follows a statement from Nestlé
in which it outlined its intention to achieve zero net greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
Nestlé's plan involves reformulating its products to use more climate-friendly ingredients, helping farmers restore land to limit emissions and switching to 100 per cent renewable electricity. The Swiss firm said it would lay out a time-bound programme including interim targets over the next two years.
Charge de Google
Google is set
to hand over almost 1bn Euros to France as it seeks to 'settle once and for all' a long-standing dispute over taxes.
The bill is comprised almost 50:50 of a unpaid taxes and a fine - but French authorities had argued the tech giant owed even more.
A spokesperson from Google said: 'We remain convinced that a coordinated reform of the international tax system is the best way to provide a clear framework for companies operating worldwide.' France has previously sought Europe-wide measures to incur taxes on large digital firms, but not yet to any fruition.
In other news from the Continent, the European Central Bank has launched
an economic stimulus programme involving interest rate cuts and quantitative easing.
The Bank's President stated, however, that 'Now is the time for fiscal policy to take charge', pressing for tax cuts to further boost the Eurozone economy.
Morrisons has announced
it is beefing up its plans with Amazon, as it seeks to roll out same-day deliveries to more cities across the UK.
The chief exec of the supermarket chain, which also revealed a first quarterly fall in sales since 2015, stated, 'Consumers are quite careful and savvy right now. Their confidence in the economy has taken a battering.'
Elsewhere, the John Lewis Partnership has stated
that a no deal Brexit would have a 'significant' impact, as it fell to a loss of £25.9m.
The news comes as The Times
reports on what it describes as an apparent 'bitter divide' between two of the founders of Ocado, Tim Steiner and Jonathan Faiman.
Faiman, who stepped down as COO in 2008 and as a non-exec in 2010, has launched his own start-up, which recently signed an outline agreement with Waitrose, Ocado's esrtwhile partner. The agreement has since ended, with Fainer saying, 'we are very excited about our plans with other partners.' More details in the write-up
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Retailers buy British to stave off UKlamb crisis
By James Garner
INDUSTRY pressure to stave off meltdown in the sheep sector later this year is paying off, with several retailers now backing British lamb.
And the government is being pushed to introduce a range of measures to help prop up the market.
The move follows the Meat and Livestock Commissions recent estimate of 1.5m surplus lambs overhanging the market. Half of these are light lambs, under 14kg carcass weight, after the loss of export markets because of foot-and-mouth.
The proposed measures include private storage aid (PSA) and a buy-out welfare scheme for light lambs. More retailers will also be put under pressure to lower their minimum weight.
Meanwhile, prices continue to fall as large volumes of spring-born lambs start to come on-stream. This weeks average price for R3L grade lambs slipped further with quotes ranging from 130p-150p/kg dw. So far three of the big retailers – Sainsbury, Tesco and Safeway – have all made commitments to buy more British light lamb, a move greeted across the industry.
Safeway has launched a new initiative to pay all its UK sheep farmers who supply the retailer within 48 hours. It will also be selling Scottish and Welsh light hill lamb in store for the first time.
Sainsbury is considering buying and freezing 25% more British lamb to be used in the first quarter of 2001 when it would normally stock frozen New Zealand product.
And Tesco has lowered its weight spec from 16-22kg to a bottom end of 15kg. "This should allow some of the top end light weight lambs to enter the mainstream market," said a spokesman.
For the lighter 10-14kg carcass lambs there will be special product promotions.
John Thorley, chief executive of the National Sheep Association, welcomed these initiatives and hoped they would establish new markets. Tim Bennett, vice-president of the NFU, has called for the government to commit to measures to take more lambs off the market.
"We have already been assured by the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs that it has applied for private storage aids. We have also discussed an unmarketable stock scheme with them."
Earlier this week, DEFRA minister, Margaret Beckett, signalled that she would consider all options to help the sheep sector, including a buy-out scheme and PSA. Other government bodies, like the Ministry of Defence, schools and hospitals would also be asked to back British lamb.
Rumours are that payments under a buy-out scheme will be pegged at £10 a light lamb. According to the Farmers Union of Wales, setting the level at this rate will drag the rest of the market down.
"We think it should be set at £20-£25 a lamb, the going rate for light lamb this time last year," said an FUW spokesman. *


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Advantages of Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery
While some spinal injuries are able to heal with nonsurgical treatment, others require surgery to repair damage and relieve chronic back pain. There are several types of surgical procedures performed for a variety of spinal injuries. One option is open surgery, which requires neurosurgeons to make large incisions. But there are minimally invasive surgeries that require only small incisions. Actually, minimally invasive spinal surgery offers a number of advantages over open surgery. Keep reading to find out why you should consider minimally invasive surgery if the option is available to you.
Open surgery carries the risk of causing complications, such as excessive bleeding and infections at the surgical site. The smaller incisions used for minimally invasive procedures result in a lower risk of bleeding and infections. These types of procedures also have a lower risk of causing damage to the surrounding muscles and tissue because the muscles are typically not disturbed during minimally invasive procedures. Surgery that involves smaller incisions offers a more precise method of repairing spinal damage.
When you have open surgery performed on your spine, you can expect to be in considerable pain afterwards. This pain can last for some time and lead to a longer recovery time. It also means you will have to wait longer before being able to resume your normal activities. With minimally invasive spinal surgery, you should feel less pain afterward. While your body still needs time to heal, you should be able to go back to your regular activities sooner than you would after open surgery. Less pain also means that you are less likely to need strong pain medications after your procedure.
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Open surgery usually requires staying in the hospital for a few days at least. This allows your doctor to observe you for signs of complications. It also gives you a chance to rest and begin the healing process. Minimally invasive spinal surgery typically involves a shorter stay in the hospital. The use of smaller incisions means you do not need to be observed as closely or as long as you do with open surgery’s larger incisions. Smaller incisions also heal at a faster rate than larger incisions, making it safer for you to be up and about sooner.
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The matchday doctor at the centre of the "Bloodgate" fake rugby injury scandal was told today she can practise medicine again.
Dr Wendy Chapman cut the lip of Harlequins player Tom Williams to cover up a bogus blood injury and later lied about her role in the event.
A General Medical Council (GMC) disciplinary panel ruled Dr Chapman's fitness to practise was not impaired despite her actions, which it said were not in the best interests of her patient.
She was suspended by the GMC last September and could have been struck off at the hearing in Manchester.
Panel chairman Dr Brian Alderman said Dr Chapman was guilty of "serious misconduct" but she was "severely depressed" at the time.
She would not have acted in the way she did but for her "altered state of mind", he said.
He added: "The panel has concluded that, while at the times these events occurred your fitness to practise was impaired, looking forward, your fitness to practise is currently not impaired.
"You do not pose any risk to patients or the public. The panel accepts that there is a public interest in retaining the services of a good doctor."
Dr Alderman said the panel would consider tomorrow morning whether it was appropriate to issue a warning to the doctor.
Legal representatives for Dr Chapman said she would not comment publicly on the hearing until then.
Williams's supposed injury meant a specialist goal kicker could come on to the pitch for Harlequins in the dying minutes of last year's Heineken Cup rugby union quarter-final tie against Irish side Leinster, who held on to win 6-5.
Last week, Dr Chapman told the GMC panel she was "ashamed" she gave in to pressure from Williams, who begged her in the changing rooms to conceal that, minutes earlier, he had bitten into a fake-blood capsule on the pitch.
She said she was then "horrified" that she went on to lie to a European Rugby Cup (ERC) hearing that the injury was genuine and supported the club's initial statement of innocence.
The panel accepted medical evidence which showed Dr Chapman was suffering from depression for about two years before she cut the player's lip on April 12 last year.
It noted she was also awaiting the results of an MRI scan to exclude the possibility of breast cancer - with a strong family history of the disease - and was involved in a work dispute at her NHS post.
Dr Alderman said it was clear that Dr Chapman's mental health was "much better now" following treatment and that she was not currently suffering from depression.
"You have said you feel better now than you have for years," he said. "The prognosis for the future is good and the panel accepts the medical opinion that you will in the future be aware if your mental state begins to deteriorate.
"Normally such misconduct could be expected to result in a finding of impaired fitness to practise. However, the circumstances of this case are wholly exceptional in that the expert medical evidence suggests that in the absence of depression you would have not acted in this way."
The former A&E consultant at Maidstone Hospital, Kent, admitted almost all the charges levelled against her by the GMC, which said her conduct on the match day and at the ERC hearing was likely to bring the profession into disrepute and was dishonest.
Williams had come on the pitch at the Twickenham Stoop as a substitute but came off in the 75th minute with blood apparently gushing out of his mouth. This allowed New Zealander Nick Evans to return to the field as a blood replacement and attempt to kick a winning goal.
Blood replacements are substitute players temporarily brought on to the pitch while players with blood injuries receive treatment.
An initial ERC hearing last July cleared Dr Chapman of conspiring to get Evans back on the pitch.
After she was acquitted as a defendant, she effectively gave evidence as a prosecution witness where she backed up the club's initial version of events that the injury was real.
Former Harlequins director of rugby and ex-England international Dean Richards was given a three-year ban by an ERC appeals panel after Williams later changed his evidence and told the truth.
It emerged during the hearing that Richards ordered fake blood injuries on four other occasions and orchestrated the "Bloodgate" cover-up.
Williams's initial 12-month ban was reduced to four months after his admission of the capsule use, club physiotherapist Steph Brennan - who gave the capsule to the player - was banned for two years, and the club was fined £258,000.
Dr Chapman had been suspended by the GMC from practising medicine since last September.
Dr Alderman said both the lip cutting and the giving of dishonest evidence were "wholly unacceptable".
Her decision to cut the lip with a stitch-cutter was a "spur of the moment error of judgment which nevertheless was still serious".
It was a difficult and unique situation in that a fit and well patient asked to effect an injury but as an experienced A and E consultant she should have been able to refuse the request, he said.
He said Harlequins had devised a "united front" at the ERC hearing with the intention of misleading the committee of inquiry.
"You may well not have liked adhering to the unified approach but nevertheless you did so," said the panel chairman.
"The panel has concluded that your behaviour in this case is sufficiently serious to amount to serious misconduct."
The panel accepted expert evidence that Dr Chapman would have disclosed sooner the true events in the changing room but for her depression.
Dr Alderman concluded she had admitted her behaviour was wrong, had full insight of the events and was unlikely to repeat the behaviour.
She had enjoyed a previously unblemished career and her psychiatric condition was now controlled and did not pose a threat to her decision-making.
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I have a goal to read more than I have in the past several years, and went further to make the goal to read at least one new book each month. I used to go to the library every week and come home with huge stacks of books on every topic under the sun. Libraries and books have always acted as a refuge for me. That is until the last several years, when (it seemed) suddenly they didn't offer me the stress relief and stimulation that they once did. I want to change that.
For the month of February I chose the book “White Walls: AMemoir About Motherhood, Daughterhood, and the Mess In Between”. It’s a book written from the view point of the daughter of a hoarder and a story of how it affected her through her childhood and into her adulthood. It also described how in reaction to her mother’s hoarding she swung the other way in the extreme. Particularly how she battled old demons after the birth of her own daughter. Hoarding has always been a fascinating topic to me in part because I have always been curious about what motivates people to do the things that they do, but also because I identify with many of the characteristics described towards hoarders and I want to understand what those characteristics mean.
The main character of this story struggled with finding balance in her life. She took pride in how FEW things she owned and how she wasn’t attached to objects. She also developed a fear of becoming her mother and combated that by cleaning and decorating with modern white furnishings. It wasn’t until she caught herself scrubbing the floor on her hands and knees for the umpteenth time instead of reading her daughter a bedtime story, and that through her efforts to NOT become her mother had. Her need to keep things clean and Spartan had left her as the absentee parent who was preoccupied with “stuff”.
There have been several types of hoarders recorded.
1. Project Hoarder – they see the potential in things. They have plans for them, like fixing an item, or making something, but it just doesn’t happen.
2. Collector Hoarder – just what it sounds like. People have collections and sets and feel compelled to complete.
3. Trash Hoarder – the gross hoarders. They just don’t throw ANYTHING away and most of the issue is just trash.
4. Memory Hoarder – the items remind them of moments and emotions. They think they will forget without having the item.
I like to “collect” things. Random things…like glass jars, and boxes. I also collect coins, rocks and stamps. I also LOVE projects. I can see what things could be “if”…
I also like to have things around me. I think it’s comforting to have the things I like nearby.
With all the upheaval going on in my life in the last year and half it’s really threatened to tip the scales into the “that a problem” rather than “she’s so quirky, it’s cute”. Luckily I have swung the other direction and have become interested in living more consciously and minimalistic. I don’t want to be owned or tied down by my things.
I’ve been really enjoying the podcast “the Minimalists” and their points of view towards clearing your life of things that don’t add value. I really like their tag of "Love people and use things, because the opposite never works."
I’ve realized that, THAT is what I am striving towards. I want to clear my life of all the extra “stuff” that is cluttering my daily life so that I can make room for the people and things that add value. Maybe it’s just the stress and trauma talking, but even if it is, I can’t see how working towards the things I value the most can be a bad thing. I believe it will also help me heal from the emotional trama that I've been dealing with rather unsucessfully.
For the month of March I’ve ordered the book “EverythingThat Remains: A Memoir by the Minimalists”. I’m looking forward to reading it and gaining more knowledge about simplifying my life and hopefully gain some clarity on wading through all the emotional baggage that “stuff” has for everyone.

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Twitter has announced to bring podcasts on its platform, integrating them as part of its newly redesigned Spaces Tab.
On Thursday, Twitter announced that it is bringing podcasts to the platform as a part of its “newly redesigned” Spaces tab. Twitter Spaces is where live audio conversations happen and people can join these Spaces as listeners based on whatever it is that interests them.
good news, today we’re starting to test a new Spaces Tabeven better news, it includes podcasts, themed audio stations, and (of course) recorded + live Spaces pic.twitter.com/TGS2aVsUI1— Spaces (@TwitterSpaces) August 25, 2022
In a blog post, Twitter said, “We know that some discussions need more than 280 characters, and bringing people closer to the ideas, content, and creators they know and love is core to Twitter no matter where the conversations take place.”
The new Spaces tab now opens with Stations, which are essentially topic-based playlists combining podcast episodes pulled from RSS with Twitter’s social audio events and recordings. The experience will be different from what we are used to on either Spotify or Apple Music with a la carte choices.
Twitter said that the feed will get more personalised based on your listening choices and users can also give a podcast a “thumbs up” or a “thumbs down” to let the platform know of their preferences. The statement also added that these new hubs will feature the most popular and engaging podcasts from around the world.
Twitter’s internal research indicates that 45 percent of people who use the platform in the US also listen to podcasts monthly, so it’ll automatically suggest compelling podcasts to help people easily find and listen to the topics they want to hear more about.
The test rollout, which started yesterday, is only for a select group of English-speaking users globally, on both iOS and Android.


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Having a fence around your property can bring many benefits, from providing privacy and security to enhancing the overall appearance of your home. If you are considering a new fence installation in Charlestown RI, it is crucial to choose the right type of fence that suits your needs and complements your property. In this article, you will learn about different types of fences and factors to consider when selecting the perfect fence for your home.
1. Assess Your Needs and Goals
Before diving into the world of fences, it is essential to assess your needs and goals for installing a fence. Ask yourself questions like:
– Do you need a fence for privacy or security?
– Is it for keeping children and pets within the boundaries?
– Are you looking for something that adds aesthetic appeal to your property?
– Do you live in an area with specific regulations regarding fence height and style?
By understanding your requirements, you will be able to narrow down your options and make an informed decision.
2. Consider Different Types of Fencing Materials
There is a wide array of fencing materials available, each with its own advantages and disadvantages. Some common types of fencing materials include:
– Wood: Wood fences are versatile, affordable, and provide a natural, timeless look. They can be painted or stained to match your home’s exterior.
– Vinyl: Vinyl fences are low-maintenance and durable. They are available in various styles and colors, making it easy to find one that matches the aesthetics of your home.
– Aluminum: Aluminum fences are lightweight, durable, and offer an elegant appearance. They require minimal maintenance and are suitable for both residential and commercial properties.
– Chain Link: Chain link fences are affordable, secure, and require minimal maintenance. While not the most visually appealing option, they are durable and great for keeping children and pets within the boundaries.
– Wrought Iron: Wrought iron fences are known for their durability and classic look. However, they require regular maintenance to prevent rust.
Consider the pros and cons of each material, weighing factors such as maintenance requirements, durability, and cost, to determine the best fit for your needs.
3. Evaluate Your Home’s Style and Surroundings
Another crucial factor in choosing the right fence is understanding your home’s architectural style and surroundings. Take a look at your home’s exterior and consider its colors, textures, and overall aesthetic. You want your fence to integrate seamlessly with your property, rather than looking out of place.
Additionally, consider the surrounding environment. If you live in a coastal area like Charlestown RI, you may want to choose a material that can withstand the salt air and high winds.
4. Determine Your Budget
Setting a budget for your fence installation in Charlestown RI is crucial to avoid overspending. The cost of a fence can vary significantly depending on factors such as the type of material, height, length, and additional features like gates and decorative elements. Research the average cost of different types of fences to determine what fits within your budget while still meeting your needs.
5. Research Local Regulations
Before proceeding with your fence installation, it is essential to research local regulations and obtain any necessary permits. In Charlestown RI, there may be specific rules regarding fence height, setback requirements, and property line placements. Ensure you understand these regulations to avoid any potential issues or fines down the line.
In conclusion, choosing the perfect fence for your home in Charlestown RI involves assessing your needs, considering various materials, evaluating your home’s style, setting a budget, and understanding local regulations. By taking these factors into account, you can ensure that your new fence enhances your property’s security, privacy, and aesthetic appeal. So, start exploring your options today and make an informed decision that will benefit you for years to come.


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THE PEACOCK ESCRITOIRE
by Mark Valentine
Illustrations: Santiago Caruso
Publication Date: February 2011
Details about the book: sewn hardcover with dust-jacket printed on heavy cardboard paper, cloth boards, gold folio, silk ribbon, end papers and full-color frontispiece.
The Peacock Escritoire is less a simple gathering of fine stories and more of an homage to the many different copes, dalmatics and mosaics of the Old World. Think about it as a fabulous wayward Exposition Internationale catalogue of epiphanies, wonders, sacred mysteries and veiled heresies. If St. Petersburg had survived civil war and become an international city where trafficking in holy relics drew certain powers in; if the soothsayers of Prague saw the truth in the fortunes of a young street artist; if the author of Dr Saprophyte knew what his friends thought of his books; if a dream museum released its dreams; if a dying Russian futurist knew more than he could say; if an Alexandrian jasper held the clue to serpentine secrets; if a stranger returned a Judas coin; all these possibilities and more are to be found in the latest collection of short stories by Mark Valentine. Seven fantastic new stories and six published but hard to find, they follow the admired work in his previous collections, The Nightfarers and The Mascarons of the Late Empire & Other Studies.
The Ka of Astarakhan
The Late Post
A Revelation of Cormorants
The Amber Cigarette
Sime in Samarkand
The Antioch Imperial
A Certain Power
The Tontine of Thirteen
The Second Master
The Autumn Keeper
The Days on Castel Rosso
Echoes of Saumurz
The Return to Trebizond
The Old Light
The Peacock Escritoire Box Set contents:
i. The Peacock Escritoire volume collection
ii. Shards & Plumes: Journal Notes; over 70 single pages with Notes, Unfinished Stories, Journal Entries and more, printed on thick paper; coming in a special made envelope
iii. three large postcards
iv. an old map of Trebizond
v. the Santiago Caruso Portofolio. 11 amazing illustrations done especially for this edition. Paintings printed on deluxe paper, very large format
vi. a heavy clothed box with sigil and silver lettering on the spine and the front cover, to hold the book and all the many extras
Other Ex Occidente Titles by Mark Valentine
The Rite of Trebizond and Other Tales
The Mascarons of the Late Empire & Other Studies
All contents of this page are © Ex Occidente Press 2008-2011. All individual copyrights are retained by the creators.
Nothing may be reproduced without written permission.


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Can you imagine how shocked they were, when they found out that it was actually a feather? Everyone was asking how this could be possible? Was it due to GMO causing mutation or because of radiation? No one can say for sure but watch the video and you can find some logical explanation!
Mya’s story is quite a mystery. One day she woke up with a swelling on her cheek and neck area.
At first her parents thought that it was a swollen gland but they took her to a pediatrician. The doctor said that it was probably a minor infection and the body will be able to defeat it by itself. So Mya was sent home. After a few days, the swelling was still there so they visited the doctor again. The doctor noticed that something is sticking out from Mya’s cheek. Again, they thought that it was a pimple but it was growing bigger every day.
Can you imagine how shocked they were, when they found out that it was actually a feather? Everyone was asking how this could be possible?
Doctors believe Mya swallowed or inhaled the feather, which apparently pierced the inside of her cheek or throat.
Mya’s neck is still enlarged, but doctors said the swelling should go away on its own.
The Whittingtons say they are grateful for Mya’s health and have been shocked that the story has gone global.


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Why Buying a Home May Make More Sense Than Renting
(Original article & graphic courtesy of KeepingCurrentMatters.com)
- If you’re trying to decide whether to rent or buy a home, consider the advantageshomeownership offers.
- Buying a home can help you escape the cycle of rising rents, it’s a powerful wealth-building tool, and it’s typically considered a good hedge against inflation.
- If you’re ready to take advantage of the benefits of homeownership, talk with a trusted real estate professional to explore your options.

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