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The NSU Ro80 was a relative revolution at the time of its introduction. With smooth, aerodynamic styling and a rotary engine, NSU’s Ro 80 made big promises. Years later, one man decided he’d create the convertible that was missing from the Ro 80 lineup. Let’s check out this one-of-two NSU.

 

NSU continued its development of rotary power, and shortly after the Spider the company introduced the considerably more modern Ro 80. NSU was at the end of its independence around the time the new sedan debuted; two years later, the company merged with the Auto Union. And that organization subsequently merged with, and was crushed by, VW-Audi. The Ro 80 was then the first and last modern NSU sedan.

 

Introduced in 1967, the Ro 80 was marketed to wealthy customers as an executive sedan. Available in four-door format only, smooth styling covered a bevy of advanced technology. Ro 80 was front-wheel drive, powered by a 113-horsepower Wankel engine of 995 cc displacement. A single transmission greeted buyers: the ever-obscure semi-automatic. Three manual speeds with synchromesh were operated by an automatic clutch. That meant a traditional gear lever shifted by the driver, who touched a knob on the lever to activate the vacuum-operated clutch.

 

All the advanced tech was great, but unfortunately NSU was not prepared for the issues which came along with its rotary engine design. The free-revving Wankel was overworked by zealous drivers, and after 1971 an audible warning was installed to let customers know when their engine was operating in the danger zone. Even if not stretched to the max, early engines had build quality and reliability issues. Many failed and required a rebuild before 35,000 miles. The problem was the motor’s rotor tip seals, which had to be redesigned to prevent internal leaks.

 

NSU’s engineers worked quickly, solving most of the Ro 80’s bugs by 1970. But by then dealer and consumer pressure had lead to a longer warranty on all cars, and it hurt the company’s reputation and wallet. No matter, as the Auto Union had taken hold and NSU was not long for the world. The Ro 80 continued in production at Neckarsulm through 1977. After that point, NSU was finished, and the factory was converted to Audi production.

 

The muse for the Lego model shown here lived the first 15 years of its life as a standard sedan before it transformed at the hands of an Ro 80 specialist mechanic. Said mechanic desired a convertible NSU, and set to work in 1990 turning a four-door sedan into a two-door cabriolet. Another Ro 80 collector saw the drop-top and thought it an excellent idea. He hired the mechanic to build another in 1991.

 

[Edited text from: www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2020/01/rare-rides-a-1974-nsu-r...]

  

I swear to whatever gods you believe in that my overworked, hyperactive brain couldn't think of a better idea on a Wednesday. Especially a Wednesday that I got to work a lot.

 

With just 16 pictures to go into my already month late 365, the brain has stopped functioning. So much so that it has stopped churning out ideas. It refuses to cooperate. I went through the top 100 Explore pictures today on Flickr. No strike of genius I could get out of those brilliant pictures.

 

I want to take good pictures in these 16 days. Something to make up for the time lost.

 

Aah.. Too preoccupied with things.

 

*Sighs and vanishes into thin air*

 

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[EDIT] I just realized most of the people who are viewing this picture are expecting the real politicians! HAAAAAaahaaaa...I'm so sick of all this politics. All their meetings and press briefings. Its all dirty. Back stabbing. No one is noble despite what most of the blind idiots that make up Maldives's population believe. All of them are dirty. Shout at me all you like. But they ALL have hidden agenda's, secret cravings, be it for power or what else.

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Naufal [in the middle] is a firm supporter of President Maumon. He's the newest camera man and is quite a character. He had his greatest dream fulfilled when the president showed up for an interview a few days ago and he got to be on the team that shot the interview.

 

On his right is Zufaru . A technician.

 

On the left is Usa. Another tech.

  

Right before a press briefing by MDP yesterday, we were goofing around in the studio.

 

Zufaru was drumming, Usa was answering "reporter's" questions and Naufal was rising out of his seat proclaiming his manifesto...

and then the MDP personel shows up.

 

Fortunately we didn't get in trouble.

 

I LOVE our crew here. Each person is great and its brilliant how our humour matches. So we have an awful lot of fun despite being overworked.

 

In view of the upcoming French Laundry cooking extravaganza (a cooking marathon where Nick and I will be making a seven course meal almost entirely from the French Laundry cookbook, Thomas Keller's Tao of Food) I made gnocchi today. Here's all that you need:

 

Ingredients

2 lb russet potatoes

3 egg yolks

1 1/4 to 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

2 tablespoons kosher salt

 

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350 degrees and roast the potatoes for 1 hour, or until completely done. It took almost 2 hours for mine. Then split them in two, scoop out the flesh and pass them through a potato ricer.

 

[If you lack a potato ricer, like me, you can put them all in a metal colander and press them through with a circular meat pounder, it works just as well]

 

Make a well in the mound of hot potatoes, spread 1/2 cup of flour in a layer, then add egg yolk, then another 1/2 cup flour and the salt. Using a dough scraper, cut the flour and eggs into the potatoes. Work quickly (about 30 seconds should do it) in order to avoid overworking the dough, which would make the gnocchi gummy. You should obtain a ball of slightly sticky dough of uniform consistency. Roll lightly in flour and set aside.

 

Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to boil, salt generously and keep it going. Also set up a big bowl of ice water. Line a couple of baking sheets with parchment paper. You didn't think this was going to be that easy, right? It is a Thomas Keller recipe, after all.

 

Pinch out a bit of dough and roll it into a snake about 1/2 an inch thick. With a knife, cut out 1/2 inch long pieces, then roll them individually onto a gnocchi paddle or the back of a fork to make grooves. This is very important, because the grooves will help the sauce cling to the gnocchi when they're cooked. Set the gnocchi on a baking sheet lightly floured. Take the first one you've made and drop it in the water. When it floats to the surface, it's done (this only takes about 1 minute). Transfer to the ice water to cool. Taste it, to make sure the salt and the texture is okay. If too mushy, add some flour to the big ball of dough.

 

When you have a decent number of gnocchi, cook them in batches. As they start floating up, remove them and cool them in the ice bath, then drain them on paper towel. As they get dry, spread them on the parchment paper-lined baking sheets, making sure they don't touch each other. When one baking sheet is full, transfer to the freezer.

 

Keep going until all the dough has been turned into glorious gnocchi.

 

Once frozen solid, the gnocchi can be put all together in a zip-lock bag: they won't stick to each other anymore, and they will keep for a long time. To eat, simply make your favourite sauce, then toss the still-frozen gnocchi into the sauce pan for a couple of minutes. They'll defrost and finish cooking directly in the sauce, and taste delicious.

 

These will be made with a chicken jus base, pancetta, and shaved black truffle on top. That's right, we got a fresh truffle today too.

 

Oh, and the finished product, frozen on a baking sheet, look like this.

 

P.S. Final linguistic pedantry: gnocchi is already the plural, gnocco technically being the singular to denote one individual dumpling. That's rarely used for the obvious reason that one gnocco is of little use to anyone, but gnocchis is definitely redundant. ;-)

Taking appropriate attention is hugely significant, when it comes to your own eyes. You should make sure that you just do all it requires to keep your eyes in the best shape possible. Below beginning immediately, to make sure you are able to see long to the near future, use the helpful hints you find.

Use an eyewash, in case your eyes are irritated by pollen or feel dry. The eyewash make them feel more refreshed and can rinse your eyes of the impurities. Follow directions in the package carefully. Following the eyewash, your eyes should feel much improved. Use the merchandise a couple of times a day or as directed.

You should wear shades as frequently as possible. Shades are much more than simply a style statement; they certainly are a source of much-needed protection in the sun. Shades obstruct Ultra-Violet radiation, which can cause serious and long term damage to a person's eye. Shades can even prevent cancer and wrinkles from forming around a person's eye!

A broad-brimmed hat might be your best friend when outside, particularly when sunlight is shining. A hat offers much protection for your face, including places like your eyelids where sunlight can sneak in around the borders of glasses. Eyelids really are a relatively commonplace for melanoma to grow, so if you can coverup outside with a stylish hat.

As if smokers didn't want yet another health-related reason to discontinue, eyes also threaten. Since smoking deprives every cell in your body of oxygen, something eyes need every minute; smokers run the risk of damaging their eyesight with each drag of a cigarette. Shield your eyes by quitting smoking just as you can.

Take dry eyes very seriously in the event that you suffer from this ailment. While everyone experiences some dryness, either influences, it might be damaging if it is occurring too often. Speak to your eye care professional about potential treatments for your eyes that are dry, to prevent long term damage.

Understanding about any family history for eye disease is important. The afflictions are often hereditary and understanding about this is able to help you decrease the chance of these diseases. Talk to the old members of your family to get a great picture.

Wearing shades is crucial to eye health. Sunlight 's UV rays may result in damage to your own eyes just just like any other area of the body. A lot of exposure may cause ailments like cataracts and cataracts. Any shades you decide to wear ought to shield your eyes from UVB and UVA rays.

If you suffer with dry eyes, this might not be painless. You might want to try a high quality saline drop. In addition, little matters, such as blinking, can increase tear production. Try to avoid using products that are filled with chemicals. With time, your dry eyes may worsen.

Staring in a computer can cause much stress on your own eyes, which can result in a number of issues, for example migraines, dry eyes, and problem seeing. For this reason when you realize you're going to be on the computer for awhile, you have to take appropriate precautions. Be sure your computer is at a position in which your eyes are on precisely the same degree as the monitor and if it's possible to do so wear glasses.

Be sure to not get your vision checked every year, but possess a thorough test. This normally contains other evaluations that peer inside the eye to test for conditions such as glaucoma or even diabetes. The earlier you find these issues, the simpler it'll be to treat them.

Utilize a cotton wool pad soaked in a solution of rose water and a couple of drops of castor oil. You can decrease the effects of eye burn when these pads are placed by you in the eyelids. Other irritating issues with your eyes might be decreased or avoided using this strategy too.

You blink less frequently, when you are staring in a computer for extended periods of time. This can lead to eye fatigue. To combat it, remember the phrase 20-20-20. This means by looking into the space twenty feet away Every twenty minutes give your eyes a rest. Your eyes will refresh and stop eye strain.

Always wear proper eye protection. Each year, thousands of people end up blinded due to improper protection equipment on the job. Whenever you're working with machinery that may cause small debris to fly or chemicals, shield your eyes. A simple set of protective glasses can mean the difference between seeing and being blind.

It is only natural that the eyes dry out simpler as you are getting old. Adding omega-3 to your diet will help. Also, remember that both hot and cold air can exacerbate the issue. Keep the vents in the car pointed away from your face and made sure you may not possess a fan or vent blowing right on you at work.

See your eye doctor regularly. For those who have a problem appointments with your eye doctor should not only occur. Routine eye care will help make sure your eyes are constantly in the finest of health. In addition, if the issue does arise, it'll be spotted earlier so you can start treatment immediately.

While shades are great for protecting your eyes in the sun's UV rays, it might also be wise to wear a broad-brimmed hat. Wearing this kind of hat prevents any UV rays from reaching your whole face, including your eyes. So, if you understand you are going to be outside for a long period, wear this kind of hat.

Try not to read in the dark or a dimly lit area. When you are looking to learn without enough light, you can strain your eyes. Your eyes happen to be working hard to do the specific reading, therefore the additional strain of adjusting to the lack of light can overwork them. This can also lead to tiredness and headaches. Make sure the place where you're reading is properly lit.

Now that you've got all of this wonderful eye care information in head put it to use! Begin with the first tip and work your way through to the last, one by one. In a time, you'll find your eyes are as healthy as ever, and your sight lasts for a long time. gorgesteam.com/

Link to sites which took old images of mine for use

 

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villains.wikia.com/wiki/Squealer

saracoollife.blogspot.co.uk/2012/12/old-major-animal-farm...

 

"Comrades, you have heard already about the strange dream that I had last night. But I will come to the dream later. I have something else to say first. I do not think, comrades, that I shall be with you for many months longer, and before I die, I feel it my duty to pass on to you such wisdom as I have acquired. I have had a long life, I have had much time for thought as I lay alone in my stall, and I think I may say that I understand the nature of life on this earth as well as any animal now living. It is about this that I wish to speak to you.

 

"Now, comrades, what is the nature of this life of ours? Let us face it: our lives are miserable, laborious, and short. We are born, we are given just so much food as will keep the breath in our bodies, and those of us who are capable of it are forced to work to the last atom of our strength; and the very instant that our usefulness has come to an end we are slaughtered with hideous cruelty. No animal in England knows the meaning of happiness or leisure after he is a year old. No animal in England is free. The life of an animal is misery and slavery: that is the plain truth.

 

"But is this simply part of the order of nature? Is it because this land of ours is so poor that it cannot afford a decent life to those who dwell upon it? No, comrades, a thousand times no! The soil of England is fertile, its climate is good, it is capable of affording food in abundance to an enormously greater number of animals than now inhabit it. This single farm of ours would support a dozen horses, twenty cows, hundreds of sheep–and all of them living in a comfort and a dignity that are now almost beyond our imagining. Why then do we continue in this miserable condition? Because nearly the whole of the produce of our labour is stolen from us by human beings. There, comrades, is the answer to all our problems. It is summed up in a single word–Man. Man is the only real enemy we have. Remove Man from the scene, and the root cause of hunger and overwork is abolished for ever.

 

"Man is the only creature that consumes without producing. He does not give milk, he does not lay eggs, he is too weak to pull the plough, he cannot run fast enough to catch rabbits. Yet he is lord of all the animals. He sets them to work, he gives back to them the bare minimum that will prevent them from starving, and the rest he keeps for himself. Our labour tills the soil, our dung fertilises it, and yet there is not one of us that owns more than his bare skin. You cows that I see before me, how many thousands of gallons of milk have you given during this last year? And what has happened to that milk which should have been breeding up sturdy calves? Every drop of it has gone down the throats of our enemies. And you hens, how many eggs have you laid in this last year, and how many of those eggs ever hatched into chickens? The rest have all gone to market to bring in money for Jones and his men. And you, Clover, where are those four foals you bore, who should have been the support and pleasure of your old age? Each was sold at a year old–you will never see one of them again. In return for your four confinements and all your labour in the fields, what have you ever had except your bare rations and a stall?

 

"And even the miserable lives we lead are not allowed to reach their natural span. For myself I do not grumble, for I am one of the lucky ones. I am twelve years old and have had over four hundred children. Such is the natural life of a pig. But no animal escapes the cruel knife in the end. You young porkers who are sitting in front of me, every one of you will scream your lives out at the block within a year. To that horror we all must come–cows, pigs, hens, sheep, everyone. Even the horses and the dogs have no better fate. You, Boxer, the very day that those great muscles of yours lose their power, Jones will sell you to the knacker, who will cut your throat and boil you down for the foxhounds. As for the dogs, when they grow old and toothless, Jones ties a brick round their necks and drowns them in the nearest pond.

 

"Is it not crystal clear, then, comrades, that all the evils of this life of ours spring from the tyranny of human beings? Only get rid of Man, and the produce of our labour would be our own. Almost overnight we could become rich and free. What then must we do? Why, work night and day, body and soul, for the overthrow of the human race! That is my message to you, comrades: Rebellion! I do not know when that Rebellion will come, it might be in a week or in a hundred years, but I know, as surely as I see this straw beneath my feet, that sooner or later justice will be done. Fix your eyes on that, comrades, throughout the short remainder of your lives! And above all, pass on this message of mine to those who come after you, so that future generations shall carry on the struggle until it is victorious.

 

"And remember, comrades, your resolution must never falter. No argument must lead you astray. Never listen when they tell you that Man and the animals have a common interest, that the prosperity of the one is the prosperity of the others. It is all lies. Man serves the interests of no creature except himself. And among us animals let there be perfect unity, perfect comradeship in the struggle. All men are enemies. All animals are comrades."

 

At this moment there was a tremendous uproar. While Major was speaking four large rats had crept out of their holes and were sitting on their hindquarters, listening to him. The dogs had suddenly caught sight of them, and it was only by a swift dash for their holes that the rats saved their lives. Major raised his trotter for silence.

 

"Comrades," he said, "here is a point that must be settled. The wild creatures, such as rats and rabbits–are they our friends or our enemies? Let us put it to the vote. I propose this question to the meeting: Are rats comrades?"

 

The vote was taken at once, and it was agreed by an overwhelming majority that rats were comrades. There were only four dissentients, the three dogs and the cat, who was afterwards discovered to have voted on both sides. Major continued:

 

"I have little more to say. I merely repeat, remember always your duty of enmity towards Man and all his ways. Whatever goes upon two legs is an enemy. Whatever goes upon four legs, or has wings, is a friend. And remember also that in fighting against Man, we must not come to resemble him. Even when you have conquered him, do not adopt his vices. No animal must ever live in a house, or sleep in a bed, or wear clothes, or drink alcohol, or smoke tobacco, or touch money, or engage in trade. All the habits of Man are evil. And, above all, no animal must ever tyrannise over his own kind. Weak or strong, clever or simple, we are all brothers. No animal must ever kill any other animal. All animals are equal.

Caucasian businesswoman on the phone at her desk, holding her head and looking at a laptop computer with a frustrated expression. City buildings can be seen in the background through the window. Vertical shot.

This worker holds a stone steady with his foot so he can grind it.

 

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oil pastel on paper

 

I drew these rather spontaneous sketches for "The Lucian Freud Tribute Group" here on Flickr, I rather left them as they came out as I did not wish to overwork them, I based each portrait on a number of his own self portraits and some photographs.

A great artist who proved that figurative art and oil painting is far from dead in the late C20 and early C21. His consistent application and devotion to his craft and his vision will not be forgotten, long after Mr Hirst et al have long been consigned to the lower basement of Tate Modern. His was an austere and penetrating look at the corporeal universe and how men and women in their naked and vulnerable state are still the prime concern and focus of the activity we call art. I admire Freud for his toil and his devotion to his art to the very end, he did indeed get better as the years advanced. The late paintings heavily crusted surfaces are drenched with that insight and understanding that only the years can bring. I hope many artists will look at his work in total over the coming years, take note and learn. He was a heroic figure, and there are so few left now who can be counted alongside the greats of British art's hall of fame, for me he is a worthy equal to Reynolds, Constable, Sickert, Milliais and Lawrence.

Tuol Sleng museum, Phnom-Penh, Cambodia, 2010

Leica M7, Summilux 35, Fuji Reala

Red Khmer Genocide

Counterpunch Tells the Facts and Names the Names

Oct. 16, 2014 How the US Backed a Regime of Unrivaled Barbarism - Who Supported the Khmer Rouge? by Gregory Elich

"Out of a total population of just under 8 million, it is estimated that 1.7 million people died under Khmer Rouge rule from execution, hunger and overwork. During its four years of rule (1975-1979), the Khmer Rouge achieved a record of barbarism rarely equaled in history... The buildup of the Khmer Rouge is one of the more striking examples of the cynicism of the imperial mindset, in which the lives of others are sacrificed on the altar of geopolitical interests. That philosophy remains very much alive today."

www.counterpunch.org/2014/10/16/who-supported-the-khmer-r...

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IRON MONARCH

Iron Monarch(2)

 

1943 - 72

 

Australian

 

BHP Shippling Co.

 

4816 gross tons, 2737 net 8130 dwt.

 

Lbd: 404'5" x 56'2" x 26'1". First commercial 'purpose built' vessel at BHP's Whyalla Shipyard (yard No 1), the first 'Chieftain' class built there and the fifth of the 'Chieftain' class constructed. Machinery - quadruple expansion four cylinder engine manufactured by BHP, Newcastle New South Wales. 36 tons of coal per day consumed. 11 knots.

 

Completed trials in Spencer Gulf, steamed in ballast Port Pirie - Whyalla three trips whilst awaiting arrival (by rail) of a four inch gun bound from Bendigo Victoria. Upon being fitted at Whyalla, and loaded with iron ore, this defensively armed merchant vessel headed for Port Kembla 28 March 1943. Having loaded a full cargo of coal at Newcastle for Melbourne and, in the South Channel of Port Phillip Bay, she collided heavily with the 'in ballast' Empire Strength. Neither sank but sustained damage to Iron Monarch later repaired at Whyalla.

 

Blame laid upon Iron Monarch but Captain exonerated owing to overwork, anxiety of the climate of the times and being in a situation that necessitated an experienced pilot. 1952 modified accomodation. May 1957 converted to oil firing. By 1972 she had in a span of 29 years, carried 5 million tons total of cargo and steamed 1,125,000 miles.

 

Sold early 1972 to Great Fareastern Ltd, Hong Kong. Resold soon after to Great China Steel Enterprise Co Ltd, Taiwan for scrapping. 31 August 1972 departed Sydney together with Iron Knight (11) in tow of the tug Sakura Maru. 14 October 1972 arrived Kaohsiung where demolition began 24 October

 

My first ship to sea. I picked her up 4 times altogether'

 

Information supplied by John E. Hoskin www.flotilla-australia.com/

 

The information supplied may not be wholly correct, if you have further details please add it below...Thank you!

 

Photo Credits: The late Don Ross collection

IRON MONARCH

Iron Monarch (2)

  

1943 - 72

  

Australian

  

4816 gross tons, 2737 net 8130 dwt.

  

Lbd: 404'5" x 56'2" x 26'1". First commercial 'purpose built' vessel at BHP's Whyalla Shipyard (yard No 1), the first 'Chieftain' class built there and the fifth of the 'Chieftain' class constructed. Machinery - quadruple expansion four cylinder engine manufactured by BHP, Newcastle New South Wales. 36 tons of coal per day consumed. 11 knots.

  

Completed trials in Spencer Gulf, steamed in ballast Port Pirie - Whyalla three trips whilst awaiting arrival (by rail) of a four inch gun bound from Bendigo Victoria. Upon being fitted at Whyalla, and loaded with iron ore, this defensively armed merchant vessel headed for Port Kembla 28 March 1943. Having loaded a full cargo of coal at Newcastle for Melbourne and, in the South Channel of Port Phillip Bay, she collided heavily with the 'in ballast' Empire Strength. Neither sank but sustained damage to Iron Monarch later repaired at Whyalla.

  

Blame laid upon Iron Monarch but Captain exonerated owing to overwork, anxiety of the climate of the times and being in a situation that necessitated an experienced pilot. 1952 modified accomodation. May 1957 converted to oil firing. By 1972 she had in a span of 29 years, carried 5 million tons total of cargo and steamed 1,125,000 miles.

  

Sold early 1972 to Great Fareastern Ltd, Hong Kong. Resold soon after to Great China Steel Enterprise Co Ltd, Taiwan for scrapping. 31 August 1972 departed Sydney together with Iron Knight (11) in tow of the tug Sakura Maru. 14 October 1972 arrived Kaohsiung where demolition began 24 October

  

Information supplied by John E. Hoskin www.flotilla-australia.com/

  

Photo Credits: The Don Ross Collection

  

This was my first ship, my father was on it also, we werent on it together but I did get to sail with my dad a few years later later in 1962 on a ship called the Macedon

  

Cheers and GB

  

Gordy

Overworked Poster

Toscana (overworked)

The lone Christmas Tree in Biei is perfectly aligned to capture scenic, simple sunsets and on most nights you'll likely find any number of photographers aspiring to such.

 

Compared to other photogs I know, I tend to take vastly fewer locations in a trip and prefer to over-hunt a small number of locations. This can be good and bad; sometimes you got the shot and its time to move on, and other times working a bit longer and a bit harder may yield something. Of course, at my level, it is impossible for me to know which it is, so I over work. Regardless, shots like this are why I'm glad I tend to overwork a single location.

 

We had more or less wrapped up our sunset shooting and begun to play with strobes when I looked back at the subject and notice the clouds were turning a freaky red. I quickly notified the group that play time needed to end - we might be missing the show of the night.

 

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This is my buddy, Rob, who recently passed away (November 22, 2024) The kids at the school called in Cap'n Rob. I posted some pictures of him before, but they were all from concerts we had attended. He is actin' the fool in most of the shots. I am glad I came across this one. I knew I had taken it, but I simply could not remember when. He was my building engineer when I was principal at a local school. I took this of him in my office. It's one of the few pictures I have of him where is acting normal. A few weeks ago we had a memorial of life celebration among mutual friends. I gave the eulogy. It is below. Reach out to the ones you care about. Tomorrow is not guaranteed.

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I stand here today to remember and honor my dear friend and former colleague, Robert Marvin Helton—though to me, he was simply Rob. Rob was the building manager at the school where I served as principal, but more importantly, he was my friend. At first glance, we seemed like an unlikely pair, different in many ways—except for one major connection: our love of music, especially live music.

I can’t even begin to count how many shows we saw together, how many memories we made, and how much fun we had. And through those experiences, I came to know the real Rob. Beneath his rough exterior was a kind, if fractured, soul. He had been through tough times, but he was a survivor. With the support of friends, he overcame many of the struggles life threw his way.

Unfortunately, his health declined in recent years, forcing him into retirement. I regret not seeing him as much as I would have liked, something that deeply saddens me now. Still, we kept in touch, and I had the chance to speak with him just before his quadruple bypass surgery. He had been in the hospital before, determined to make changes, and he did—but sometimes, the damage is already done. His heart wasn’t strong enough to recover, and after nearly two weeks in intensive care, he left us on November 22nd.

Losing Rob hurts. I’ll miss his voice, his laugh, and the way he could turn any situation into something funny. Even now, my toughest moments come when I hear a song or remember a concert we attended together. One of my favorite memories is from a Machine Head concert, where I was standing in line to meet the band. Rob, looking every bit the overworked roadie he appeared to be, just started helping the crew move equipment. He strolled right into the venue, no ticket or pass needed, and by the time I got inside, he was already waiting for me by the stage. I told him he owed me for the ticket he never used—but, of course, he just bought the drinks instead.

That was Rob. He had a way of making every experience a little wilder, a little funnier, and a whole lot more memorable. He loved to mess with me, landing kidney punches when I least expected them, just so he could watch me retaliate. He also loved to tell people I was the "coolest boss and principal in the world." I wasn’t. But that was just Rob, always hyping up the people he cared about.

Rob and I shared so many great times—like the nights at Gas Monkey Live, where we somehow got upgraded to VIP more than once. We even met Richard Rawlings at a Dwight Yoakam show. Those places are gone now, just like Rob, but the memories remain.

To those who knew him longer than I did, I can only imagine how deeply his absence is felt. But in the time I had with him, we had fun.

Rob, you insufferable pain in the arse—I’m going to miss you horribly. Rest easy, my friend.

PATERSON, JOHN ANDREW, lawyer, social reformer, and author; b. 22 June 1846 in Stornoway, Scotland, son of John Paterson and Jane Balfour Allison; m. first 5 Jan. 1876 Christina Dick Riddell in Toronto, and they had three sons and a daughter; m. secondly Mary Allan; d. 13 May 1930 in Toronto.

 

John Paterson’s father was a Presbyterian minister and teacher in Scotland and England and he continued in the ministry after immigrating to Canada with his family in 1858. John was then enrolled at Upper Canada College in Toronto, where he became head boy in 1861. The next year he entered the University of Toronto on a double scholarship in classics and mathematics; he consistently stood first or second in his class. He graduated in 1866 and the following year received his ma while teaching mathematics at Upper Canada College, a post he held for three years. He then decided to use his analytical skills in the study of law. Called to the bar on 26 Nov. 1872, he would practise in Toronto for 57 years.

 

Throughout his life, Paterson was clearly influenced by his Presbyterian upbringing. He served his congregations, Bay Street (Erskine) in 1872-98 and Bloor Street in 1899-1930, as manager, elder, and Sunday school superintendent. Within the Presbyterian Church in Canada, he attended several general assemblies and sat on many committees and as a senator of Knox College between 1892 and 1925. He was the college’s solicitor as early as 1909, when land was being acquired for its new building on St George Street. Active in interdenominational work, he was president of the Ontario Sunday School Association in 1895-96, president of the Ontario Lord’s Day Alliance in 1897 (and chair of its committee on law for several years), and chair of the Canadian council of the Laymen’s Missionary Movement in 1916. A firm temperance advocate, he took part in the campaign leading up to the Prohibition referendum in Ontario of December 1902 [see Francis Stephens Spence*] and in attempts in 1903 to curb liquor sales. At Bloor Street Church he and assistant pastor Clare Melville Wright prepared a statement for their congregation on the Prohibition plebiscite of 1924. These and other organizations and causes benefited from Paterson’s quiet but persuasive legal expertise. Notwithstanding the strength of his Presbyterian roots, he was a leader in the movement to form the United Church of Canada in 1925. He had been vice-president of the General Board of the Presbyterian Church in Canada, and had acted as chair when Daniel Robert Drummond, an opponent of union, resigned shortly before it became a reality.

 

In politics Paterson identified himself in 1923 as a Liberal in the mould of George Brown*, “as my father was before me, and I have never seen any reason to change my allegiance.” One can find evidence that his political, educational, and religious connections helped him in his career. In 1885 a prominent Liberal, James Kirkpatrick Kerr, became the head of his law firm (Kerr, Macdonald, Davidson, and Paterson). From 1900 Paterson was the University of Toronto’s solicitor. Named a provincial kc on 27 May 1902, he was soon appointed by John Morison Gibson, the Liberal attorney general of Ontario, to appear before the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council in England to argue the constitutionality of an 1897 act prohibiting the profanation of the Lord’s Day, which had been challenged by the Hamilton Street Railway Company and others. The JCPC found that, in so far as violations of the act were considered criminal, the statute was unconstitutional since criminal law was a dominion responsibility. Although Paterson was on the losing side, the judgement was an important step in the passage of the federal Lord’s Day Act of 1906, for which he had lobbied on behalf of the Lord’s Day Alliance. Paterson’s abilities were recognized by other administrations as well. In 1912, on behalf of the Conservative government, he successfully had the London and Lake Erie Railway prosecuted under the Ontario Railway Act; the attorney general, however, refused to pay his full bill. In 1921 the United Farmers government called on him to form a commission to inquire into slipshod enforcement of the Ontario Temperance Act by the police magistrate of Dunnville, David Hastings, who resigned as a result. In the private sector his work included many years (1907-25) as lawyer to the North American Life Assurance Company, of which he was also a director. In all his efforts, including his advocacy of life insurance, Paterson saw the goals he sought as steps to alleviate misery brought about by drunkenness, overwork, and poverty.

 

Paterson’s long-standing interest in mathematics had led him in 1890 to join the Astronomical and Physical Society of Toronto (later the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada). In 1892 he published his first paper in its Transactions, on stellar evolution, and was elected second vice-president. In this office he accepted many presidential duties owing to the illness or age of incumbents Charles Carpmael* and Larratt William Violett Smith; he served as president in his own right in 1896-97. In 1897, at the Toronto meeting of the British Association for the Advancement of Science, he spoke on the “unification of time.” The hope was to get international nautical, civil, and astronomical authorities to agree that the day should start at midnight. The idea appealed to common sense and was promoted by Sir Sandford Fleming*, well known for his efforts to introduce standard-time zones, but traditional practices would prevail until 1925. All told, over a period of 32 years, Paterson wrote 24 reports and popular papers for the astronomical society, most based on lectures he gave. Seven of these were accounts of the lives of well-known astronomers and three concerned astronomy in the work of Tennyson, Shakespeare, and Milton. As Paterson said in 1909, “The muses of Poetry and Urania her sister clasped hands and have in all ages sung to the world the sweet rhymes of mother Nature.” He consistently saw the hand of a divine creator in nature, even when he delved into the theory of life on Mars and elsewhere.

 

Paterson’s personal life was marked by several tragedies. His first wife, Tina, died in 1908 after being struck by a cyclist. They had shared many of the same ideals; as well, she had been a recording secretary of the Toronto Local Council of Women and a vice-president of the Women’s Art Association of Canada. Two of his sons died young, Harold John in 1904 and Ernest Riddell (the first Rhodes scholar from the University of Toronto) in 1912, and his son-in-law, Saxon Frederick Shenstone, passed away on Christmas Day, 1915, at the age of 37. The last two or three years of his own life were marked by illness.

 

John A. Paterson was very much a man of his time and circumstances. The causes he championed – missionary work, temperance, and sabbath observance – were all part of the movement to improve morality in Canadian society.

  

PATERSON, JOHN ANDREW, lawyer, social reformer, and author; b. 22 June 1846 in Stornoway, Scotland, son of John Paterson and Jane Balfour Allison; m. first 5 Jan. 1876 Christina Dick Riddell in Toronto, and they had three sons and a daughter; m. secondly Mary Allan; d. 13 May 1930 in Toronto.

 

John Paterson’s father was a Presbyterian minister and teacher in Scotland and England and he continued in the ministry after immigrating to Canada with his family in 1858. John was then enrolled at Upper Canada College in Toronto, where he became head boy in 1861. The next year he entered the University of Toronto on a double scholarship in classics and mathematics; he consistently stood first or second in his class. He graduated in 1866 and the following year received his ma while teaching mathematics at Upper Canada College, a post he held for three years. He then decided to use his analytical skills in the study of law. Called to the bar on 26 Nov. 1872, he would practise in Toronto for 57 years.

 

Throughout his life, Paterson was clearly influenced by his Presbyterian upbringing. He served his congregations, Bay Street (Erskine) in 1872-98 and Bloor Street in 1899-1930, as manager, elder, and Sunday school superintendent. Within the Presbyterian Church in Canada, he attended several general assemblies and sat on many committees and as a senator of Knox College between 1892 and 1925. He was the college’s solicitor as early as 1909, when land was being acquired for its new building on St George Street. Active in interdenominational work, he was president of the Ontario Sunday School Association in 1895-96, president of the Ontario Lord’s Day Alliance in 1897 (and chair of its committee on law for several years), and chair of the Canadian council of the Laymen’s Missionary Movement in 1916. A firm temperance advocate, he took part in the campaign leading up to the Prohibition referendum in Ontario of December 1902 [see Francis Stephens Spence*] and in attempts in 1903 to curb liquor sales. At Bloor Street Church he and assistant pastor Clare Melville Wright prepared a statement for their congregation on the Prohibition plebiscite of 1924. These and other organizations and causes benefited from Paterson’s quiet but persuasive legal expertise. Notwithstanding the strength of his Presbyterian roots, he was a leader in the movement to form the United Church of Canada in 1925. He had been vice-president of the General Board of the Presbyterian Church in Canada, and had acted as chair when Daniel Robert Drummond, an opponent of union, resigned shortly before it became a reality.

 

In politics Paterson identified himself in 1923 as a Liberal in the mould of George Brown*, “as my father was before me, and I have never seen any reason to change my allegiance.” One can find evidence that his political, educational, and religious connections helped him in his career. In 1885 a prominent Liberal, James Kirkpatrick Kerr, became the head of his law firm (Kerr, Macdonald, Davidson, and Paterson). From 1900 Paterson was the University of Toronto’s solicitor. Named a provincial kc on 27 May 1902, he was soon appointed by John Morison Gibson, the Liberal attorney general of Ontario, to appear before the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council in England to argue the constitutionality of an 1897 act prohibiting the profanation of the Lord’s Day, which had been challenged by the Hamilton Street Railway Company and others. The JCPC found that, in so far as violations of the act were considered criminal, the statute was unconstitutional since criminal law was a dominion responsibility. Although Paterson was on the losing side, the judgement was an important step in the passage of the federal Lord’s Day Act of 1906, for which he had lobbied on behalf of the Lord’s Day Alliance. Paterson’s abilities were recognized by other administrations as well. In 1912, on behalf of the Conservative government, he successfully had the London and Lake Erie Railway prosecuted under the Ontario Railway Act; the attorney general, however, refused to pay his full bill. In 1921 the United Farmers government called on him to form a commission to inquire into slipshod enforcement of the Ontario Temperance Act by the police magistrate of Dunnville, David Hastings, who resigned as a result. In the private sector his work included many years (1907-25) as lawyer to the North American Life Assurance Company, of which he was also a director. In all his efforts, including his advocacy of life insurance, Paterson saw the goals he sought as steps to alleviate misery brought about by drunkenness, overwork, and poverty.

 

Paterson’s long-standing interest in mathematics had led him in 1890 to join the Astronomical and Physical Society of Toronto (later the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada). In 1892 he published his first paper in its Transactions, on stellar evolution, and was elected second vice-president. In this office he accepted many presidential duties owing to the illness or age of incumbents Charles Carpmael* and Larratt William Violett Smith; he served as president in his own right in 1896-97. In 1897, at the Toronto meeting of the British Association for the Advancement of Science, he spoke on the “unification of time.” The hope was to get international nautical, civil, and astronomical authorities to agree that the day should start at midnight. The idea appealed to common sense and was promoted by Sir Sandford Fleming*, well known for his efforts to introduce standard-time zones, but traditional practices would prevail until 1925. All told, over a period of 32 years, Paterson wrote 24 reports and popular papers for the astronomical society, most based on lectures he gave. Seven of these were accounts of the lives of well-known astronomers and three concerned astronomy in the work of Tennyson, Shakespeare, and Milton. As Paterson said in 1909, “The muses of Poetry and Urania her sister clasped hands and have in all ages sung to the world the sweet rhymes of mother Nature.” He consistently saw the hand of a divine creator in nature, even when he delved into the theory of life on Mars and elsewhere.

 

Paterson’s personal life was marked by several tragedies. His first wife, Tina, died in 1908 after being struck by a cyclist. They had shared many of the same ideals; as well, she had been a recording secretary of the Toronto Local Council of Women and a vice-president of the Women’s Art Association of Canada. Two of his sons died young, Harold John in 1904 and Ernest Riddell (the first Rhodes scholar from the University of Toronto) in 1912, and his son-in-law, Saxon Frederick Shenstone, passed away on Christmas Day, 1915, at the age of 37. The last two or three years of his own life were marked by illness.

 

John A. Paterson was very much a man of his time and circumstances. The causes he championed – missionary work, temperance, and sabbath observance – were all part of the movement to improve morality in Canadian society.

  

20 Sept. An interesting week ahead... I'm in nasty flu, and supposed to move out of the country in a week. My organization is apparently trying to kill me.

Whenever there's any mention of Richard Hadlee in Australia those old enough to remember 1985-86 can't help but think about the carnage he created that season. He's coming back to the country this week to watch the Chappell-Hadlee Series - his brother Dayle and father Walter are the other New Zealand links to the family trophy - so it's timely to look back at his stunning series of 33 wickets in three Tests.

 

Australia, who reached their nadir after losing the rebels to South Africa, had a good excuse for giving up their first series to New Zealand. Hadlee had five hauls of five victims or more, averaged 12.15, and bowled maidens in almost a quarter of his 169.3 overs. In the final Test in Perth, which sealed the 2-1 victory, he captured 11 wickets, but that was nothing compared to the mind-blowing performance in Brisbane three weeks earlier.

 

At the time only two men, Jim Laker and George Lohmann, had better figures than Hadlee's 9 for 52, which he backed up in the second innings with 6 for 71.

 

Let's get the records out of the way, which Hadlee covers in Rhythm and Swing. "It was the fourth-best analysis in a Test innings; outside Jim Laker's 10 for 53, the figures were the best at Test level this century. I became only the 10th player to take nine wickets in a Test innings and the return was the best in 232 Tests played in Australia."

 

The match started with "low, sulky clouds holding down a fierce Brisbane heat ... it was too hot, too early", Noel Mengel wrote in Australian Cricket. They were "once-in-a-lifetime conditions". "Hadlee wasn't about to waste a ball of it, and in the end only wasted about three or four in 52.3 overs of mastery".

 

Jeremy Coney won the toss and Hadlee was ready to make history off a run-up of ten paces - "not much longer than Bruce Yardley's". Five balls in he bowled a short one to Andrew Hilditch - who shows much more sense as Australia's chairman of selectors now than he did during his hooking addiction - and Ewen Chatfield had the first catch at fine leg. David Boon edged to second slip, Allan Border hit to cover first ball after lunch and was soon followed by Greg Ritchie, but Kepler Wessels "hung on grimly" and Wayne Phillips survived until bad light ended play before tea with Australia 4 for 164.

 

The second day was a flurry of activity as Hadlee picked up 5 for 17 in the first hour. Wessels was lbw trying not to play a shot, Craig McDermott was caught, Phillips bowled off an inside edge, and Greg Matthews "almost had his chances in the marriage stakes ruined, courtesy a painful blow from Mr H". Matthews was later bowled playing the wrong line.

 

Hadlee had the first eight wickets and was thinking about ten when Geoff Lawson lofted a Vaughan Brown offspinner. Guess who was standing at midwicket? Hadlee never thought of dropping it - "You take every chance that you can" - and ran purposefully for the catch. Four balls into his 24th over, he added Bob Holland, who squirted to short leg.

The Kiwi champion got near-as-damn-it all the wickets, and produced a near faultless display of seam and swing bowling

  

Noel Mengel

  

Wayne Smith said it was the "greatest Test bowling display ever witnessed at the ground" and the Almanack called it "a display which justified the use of that overworked adjective 'great'". Mengel described it as "Massie-like". "The Kiwi champion got near-as-damn-it all the wickets, and produced a near faultless display of seam and swing bowling."

 

It was even more incredible when the Australians couldn't move the ball, although bowling short didn't help. Centuries to John Reid and Martin Crowe tormented the home side before Hadlee swept in with three sixes and four fours in his 45-ball 54. After falling for 179, Australia needed 375 to make New Zealand bat again.

 

What they didn't want was to fall to 5 for 67, although allowing Hadlee only two of those was a minor victory. Of course Hilditch went hooking again - "He hangs his head in shame as Hadlee enjoys the moment," Ian Chappell said in the commentary - and Phillips chopped on.

 

Border, who would offer to resign at the end of the series, and Matthews posted centuries before Hadlee returned with his mop. The four wickets gave Hadlee 15 for 123 while Border remained unbeaten on 152 after "seven and a half hours of stoic resistance".

 

Australia lost by an innings and 41 runs, leading Mark Ray to write: "It was a terrible start to a summer of Tests against the modest opposition." Mengel said the demise "seems to have caused more heartache to us than any of the other flops in our recent Test history".

 

While the home views were gloomier than the weather on the opening two days, the visitors were jubilant after recording their first win in Australia. "It was with a sense of wonderment, and delight, that New Zealanders greeted the success," the Almanack reported.

 

The second Test in Sydney was taken by Australia before New Zealand secured the contest in Perth with a six-wicket triumph. But the series was all about Hadlee. "He may not bowl at the same speed as the West Indian pace battery," it said in 200 Seasons of Australian Cricket, "but he is a master at his craft."

 

Peter English

Day 349 of the 365 Journey

 

It’s contagious.

It strikes without warning.

It has no fear.

It doesn’t discriminate.

It doesn’t care about age or wealth.

It doesn’t care what country you’re from.

It won’t ask what political party you’re from.

It never looks for anything in return.

It wants nothing but the best for all that it infects.

It’s warm, caring and infectious.

 

I approached someone today with an ongoing issue I’ve been having at work. As I walked up to her desk, I could tell that she seemed to be an overworked and stressed individual. My first thought was, “Ok this isn’t going to be easy!” I exclaimed, “Good Morning!” She continued to work; not stopping for an instant to respond. I then continued with a cheery, “How are you today?” After a deep sigh while slowly rotating her chair she frowned and expelled a somber “ VERY BUSY!” I continued to hold my cheerful demeanor explaining what the issue was and offering my assistance in the progression of the problem . As the 10 minutes wore on I continued to barrage this poor lady with smiles and cheerful laughter. When the time finally came for me leave her to her day she seemed to be gleaming from ear to ear. I walked away feeling good about myself. I’m hoping that contagious smile made its way around the office after it left my possession. I’m sure there were many people today that could have used it.

 

This shot actually came to mind last week when a friend of mine was having a really bad day. I can’t take credit for it however, a few of our other friends were the first to take this shot for her. It’s seemingly becoming a "smiledemic" After having a very sad and emotional day, she was able to manage the biggest smile the following day for her 365. Its strength and character such as hers that keeps people like myself and (unbeknown to her) thousands of others…….... SMILING

 

Here’s to you Pineapple……Cheers!

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Strobist INFO:

Shutter Speed 1/80

Aperture 5

ISO 100

Lens – Tamron 27-75

Focal Length 70mm

White Bal – AUTO

Setup time: 5 Mins Much better than 3 hours!

Flashpoint Monolight 1820 at 1/16 power with gridded snoot 10 ft from floor above subject

Flashpoint Monolight 1820 at 1/16 power with 45’’ shoot thru umbrella 6 ft from subject right at 45 degree angle.

Silver reflector for bounce flash 3 ft from subject left

Early Evening – 5:59 pm – Mild ambient light.

Lights and camera shutter release triggered via Pocket Wizard’s and cables and timer.

 

It was great fun to discover that my previous basic module can be folded out of any rectangle!

This makes a great module that can be combined in all sort of polyhedra and/or solids.

House (cube+pyramid) and octahedron were folded for ACT of this month but I could not arrive on time: I'm overworking in this period...

ACT was about evolution and the idea was making a third solid made of a cube and two pyramids... and then hang the three to a tree... more or less :-)

Each module is folded from a rectangle 1:2 (10.5x21 cm. out of A4 Fabriano creamy printer sheets)... but any rectangle will fit...

By changing the lenght of each module you can make different solids....

Joints are very strong and the solids can be thrown here and there and will not disassemble! As a test I threw one down from third floor and worked!

ha ha ha... Bucky, please, wait for me!!!! :-))))) Sooner or later I'll have time enought for the dome :-))) .. and also I'm looking for a variation that can give me the chance to insert some sheets to close the faces... the aim is to have translucent faces... maybe tracing paper will fit.

House can be used as a lantern also...

There’s not much to tell you about this one that isn’t in the title. After my birthday last week I thought I needed to get out and paint - even though it begins to get dark at 2.30pm and is incredibly cold. With no design at all, I decided to just start and see where the muse took me.

 

The first port of call was some simple blocks of colour which was going well until the two black kittens from next door decided to pay me a visit. That was all the distraction I needed to have a quick game of fetch with the cutest feline layabouts I could ask for. After playtime was over and I’d done the requisite amount of beard scratching an idea popped into my simple overworked brain that black and white ‘dazzle camouflage’ was the way forward to counter the simple blocks of colour. With daylight coming to an end and my precious hands starting to shake because of the cold I had to work swiftly. Which at least kept me warm.

 

I’m not sure I actually like the picture per se, it kind of feels like a background to me, there seems to be something missing but if inspiration strikes I can always go back and finish it off.

 

Cheers

 

id-iom

 

Started with pencil lines, but found I was adding too much detail, so I stopped. The proportions are off and I overworked this one with watercolor. I like how my brushstrokes made the leather look more "leathery"!

Many talented artists create interesting montages of their day/week/trip. I struggle way to much on placement and looseness but, practice is always key to improvement. This was my yesterday, I sketched periodically through out, added color, detail and text by the end of the day. Not as bad as I originally thought , but that green of the pepper is WAY overworked, and why is that crayon piercing my dinner?? :-)

Must die before it grows...

Red Alert.

 

(view on black- press L)

 

Today was sunny but cold. We are supposed to be getting snow tomorrow, I would probably be getting excited about this if I wasn't SO done with Winter. haha. I guess if it's gonna be enough to actually have fun with, I won't mind. But I hope it doesn't linger...

 

Anyways... Started to get a sore throat so I've been doing all sorts of stuff to keep it bay (garlic, crazy tea with all kinds of spices in it, chicken broth with cayenne). I even sat out on singing at tonight's practice.

 

Practice was good, I think we all just felt a little beat up for different reasons. (tired, sick, overworked, etc..).

 

I took this when we were waiting for our drummer to get here. I'm happy with it, even though it's not exactly what I originally planned on in my mind.

 

Sounds like they're down there jammin again, so I may go join them now... Goodnight! :)

This time JUST a tendinous disease because of overwork. He's so brute.

Sometimes I get little bit angry with him about it.

Volkswagen Museum Wolfsburg 2013 - By end of the 60s VW's product portfolio was pretty much outdated - the competitors offered more modern cars. This not very good-looking hatch still has an aircooled flat-4 (1493ccm, 44PS, not connected to the drive-train, thus doesn't drive), but it is mounted in the front. Giugiaro overworked the clumsy design, the liaison with Audi helped VW to get up to date mechanically, and so - in 1974 - the VW Golf finally saw the light of day!

www.medilaw.tv - Shows the natural history of isthmic spondylolisthesis, thought to occur by repeated stress fractures of the pars articularis that heal, but lead to the pars gradually elongating.

 

The inter-vertebral disc and the facet joints are the points that connect and stabilize adjacent vertebrae. They allow some movement while keeping adjacent vertebrae correctly aligned.

 

The pars are the parts of the vertebrae that connect the pedicle with the lamina, or more accurately, the superior articular process to the inferior articular process of the same vertebra.

 

SPONDYLOSIS

When there is a break in the bony pars, it is called spondylolysis. Six percent of the population has a defect in the pars. Many have no symptoms, so it is only found during an investigation for another problem. Mostly it is stable and won't become worse, and so doesn't require any treatment.

 

Spondylosis can occur with increased stress on the back, particularly from movement like repeated back extension and rotation. The bony pars can develop stress fractures on one or both sides. This can happen to gymnasts, dancers, divers, pole-vaulters, high jumpers, weight lifters and football players, and usually occurs at the fourth or fifth lumbar vertebra. If these stress fractures expand, the pars can break. As well as being painful, the break permits abnormal movement between adjacent vertebrae. This causes accelerated wear and tear of the vertebral column, and narrowing of the spinal canal and intervertebral foramina.

 

ISTHMIC ELONGATION SPONDYLOLISTHESIS

Sometimes the vertebral body slips slightly forward over the vertebrae below, and then heals. If this process repeats, then the pars can elongate, a process called isthmic elongation spondylolisthesis.

 

SYMPTOMS

Although isthmic elongation spondylolisthesis may not show any symptoms, it's also possible for patients to suffer

pain that feels like muscle tightness,

strain or cramps in the back or buttocks from overwork trying to support the trunk,

leg numbness

pins and needles.

 

The amount of pain is not related to the degree of slippage. The pain is more likely to be related to the degree of instability and the amount of nerve compression. Most cases of spondylolisthesis do not slip further, and surgery is not necessary.

 

TREATMENT

If the slippage is not progressing, you should try non-surgical treatments first. These include

physical therapy

anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving medication

a corset or brace

restricting stressful activities such as heavy lifting, bending, twisting and running

stopping aggravating activities

Should the disease become advanced, producing uncontrollable pain, or pressure on the nerves that affects their functioning, your surgeon will consider fusing the two vertebrae together to stabilize the area and remove the pressure from the nerves. medical art

Jersey Shore Fightin’ Texas Aggie Ring decided he wanted something different than one of his usual snacks, so he decided to whip up a batch of Scottish Potato Scones or Scottish “Tattie” Scones as the Scots call them.

 

The problem Aggie Ring has always had with the Scottish Potato Scones all the times he was in Northern England or in Scotland was that they were very, very bland as most Scottish/English food tends to be.

 

“I’m going to fix that before I implement my evil plan to take over the world!” said Aggie Ring. “I’m going to make a batch of Texas Aggie Ring-style potato scones that will blow their kilts over their heads. I’m going to open up a can of Texas Aggie Ring “King Edward Longshanks” on those Scottish Potato Scones.”

 

Aggie Ring let out a long, evil laugh then slowly said, “Those Highlanders need to know that “There can be only one!” and One Aggie Ring shall rule them all!”

 

“Ok, lets get started.” said Aggie Ring as he switched into baking mode. He had all of the ingredients he needed already as potato/tattie scones are terribly easy to make. “Even a Scot could do it.” said Aggie Ring.

 

Aggie Ring peeled and boiled some potatoes in his pressure cooker because as Aggie Ring always says, “Aggie Rings cook best under pressure.” A few minutes later when the potatoes were done, Aggie Ring directed me to get the potato masher and said, “Get to work boy. Beat the Hell out of those potatoes! I said, “Beat the Hell out of those potatoes!”

 

After stirring in a half cube of unsalted butter, Aggie Ring told me to put them into the refrigerator to cool. Then he told me to put some self-rising flour into a bowl, add a dash or two of salt, some freshly cracked black pepper, and a dash of cayenne because he says, “Aggie Rings love that crap!” He also had me take about half a cup of extra hot pickled jalapeños and wash the brine off of them and dry them thoroughly before mincing them.

 

After the mashed potatoes had cooled down, Aggie Ring cut them into the flour and spice mixture. He added a tablespoon or two of buttermilk to moisten the dough a bit, but could have easily used cooking oil instead. He had me roll the dough into a big ball and put it in the refrigerator to “rest” for about 30 minutes.

 

When the dough had “rested,” Aggie Ring had me flour a work surface and roll the dough out into a thick circular shape. He then took about a cup of shredded Mexican cheese and pour the minced jalapeños over it. Aggie Ring told me to gently fold the cheese and jalapeños into the dough while taking care not to overwork it.

 

After the jalapeños and cheese were incorporated into the dough, Aggie Ring had me take a floured rolling pin and roll out the dough until it was a little less than a half inch thick. He cut the Texas Aggie potato cheese jalapeño scones into squares with a cutter and placed them all on a greased cooking sheet. After brushing them with an egg wash, Aggie Ring put them into an oven for about 20 minutes and anxiously awaited until they were golden brown on top so he could take them out of the oven and say, “Howdy!” to them.

 

Twenty minutes or so later, Aggie Ring removed the jalapeño cheese potato scones from the oven and put them on a cooling rack to cool down. Upon sampling one of his Texas Aggie Jalapeño Cheese Potato Scones, Aggie Ring told me, “You know sometimes I impress even myself, but then I remember I’m Jersey Shore Fightin’ Texas Aggie Ring and it really isn’t that big of a deal.”

 

Aggie Ring’s Jalapeño Cheese Potato Scones were delicious. They were crispy on the outside and just like mashed potatoes on the inside. Which, considering all of the mashed potatoes in them, was how it should be.

 

“These would be great with sour cream and bacon on top of them.” said Aggie Ring. “Perhaps even applesauce like I put on potato pancakes.”

 

“Hell.” he said. “They’d be great heated up in the toaster oven in the morning with butter on them.” After letting out another “I’m going to take over the world evil laugh,” Aggie Ring said, “Those Scots would never have thought of this. They’re going to “loose their heads” over these Texas Aggie Ring Tattie Scones!”

 

#AggieRing

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Remember: Having sex at work is as undesirable as doing overtime in bed.

 

PS: BizzBuzz is the English translation of my Ware Woorden-project: see www.warewoorden.nl.

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The super drawings are from Adri van Kooten.

 

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In the game Second Life, I play the avatar Juushika Redgrave.

 

A very laidback outfit for a very laidback day. The day before was super busy for me (yay for traffic at the club! nay for Juu overworking herself as a result >_<), so this was a take it easy outfit for a day spent doing nothing in particular. The jeans are a new purchase from Linx, a new-to-me store that was a nice find. They have a tilted waistband, which I absolutely love. The texture work on them is wonderful: realistically jean-like without feeling rough. They are a skinny-cut fit, and I left them unmodified--I don't wear skinny jeans often, but I like the look here. The tank if from TorridWear, and is one of the oldest and most-worn items in my inventory. It's a bit low-cut, but simple and incredibly comfortable. Looks great with almost any pair of pants. The tattoo is also a well-worn favorite, from LAME. It's probably my favorite star tat in game.

 

Clothes

Shirt: Easy Street-Tank (Black) by TorridWear

Pants: Straight 77 Stretch Jean by Lixz

Socks: Cashmere Socks Cool Black by LaynieWear

Shoes: Flare Oxfords - Black by Shiny Things

 

Body

Eyes: Eyes - Greens - Sage by Soda

Skin: Mature Freckled Brood Glitz Nimbus by Sin Skins

Hair: Halftail - Red by 0 Style

 

Accessories

Tattoo: Full Star Body Tattoo by Lame

Glasses: Emily by Persenickety

Collar: Amethyst Collar (Slim) by Amethyst

Whiskers: Plenty Black Whiskers by Gritty Kitty

Neko Parts: Anisa's Neko Ears and Tail by Anisa @ OTCR (ears modded to include Industrial piercing by DEEKS)

Flying Biscuit Cranberry Apple Butter

 

* 2 cups of dark brown sugar

* 1 cinnamon stick

* 1 1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon

* 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg

* 1 teaspoon ground cloves

* 1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice

* 2 cups cranberries

* 10 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced

 

Place sugar, spices, and orange juice in a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan. Bring to a simmer and add the cranberries. Cook over medium heat until cranberries begin to pop.

 

Add the apples and cook over low heat, stirring frequently. Cook until apples are tender and falling apart. Puree contents of saucepan in a food processor or mash with a potato masher until smooth and thick. Cool and serve with hot biscuits.

 

Cranberry Apple Butter will keep for 2 to 3 weeks in the refrigerator.

 

Yields: 4 ½ Cups (I used northern spy apples and the yield was about 8 1/2 cups)

 

follow these instructions for preserving: nchfp.uga.edu/how/can_02/apple_butter.html

 

www.pba.org/programming/programs/atlanta_cooking/flyingbi...

 

Ingredients

3 cups all-purpose flour (*Note: a soft winter wheat flour, such as White Lily, works best)

1 tablespoon plus 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder

3/4 teaspoon salt

2 tablespoons plus 1-1/2 teaspoons sugar

6 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature (it should be consistency of shortening)

2/3 cup heavy cream

2/3 cup half an half

tablespoons half and half for brushing on top of biscuits

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1.Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.

 

2. Place flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar in a large mixing bowl. Cut butter into 1/2 tablespoon-sized bits and add to the flour. Using your fingertips or a pastry cutter, work the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse meal.

 

3. Make a well in the center of the flour and pour in all the heavy cream and half and half. Stir the dry ingredients into the cream and mix with a wooden spoon until dough just begins to come together into ball.

 

4. Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead 2 or 3 times to form a cohesive mass. Do not overwork the dough. Using a rolling pin, roll the dough to a 1-inch thickness. The correct thickness is the key to obtaining a stately biscuit. Dip a 2-1/2 inch biscuit cutter in flour, then cut the dough. Repeat until all the dough has been cut. Scraps can be gathered together and rerolled one more time. Place the biscuits on the prepared sheet pan, leaving about 1/4 inch between them. Brush the tops of the biscuits with 1 tablespoon of half and half and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of sugar. Bake for 20 minutes. Biscuits will be lightly browned on top and flaky in the center when done.

 

Makes 8 to 12 biscuits, depending on the size of the cutter.

 

recipe from: www.pba.org/programming/programs/atlanta_cooking/flyingbi...

note that if you want to make the biscuits use this recipe: www.easygourmetrecipes.com/html/recipe_database/recipes.c... (there's a typo on the pba website)

Ratana at the Killing Fields. Why is it called the Killing Fields (with capitals)? It's not the only one.

 

This is the killing fields at Cheung Ek, on the outskirts of Phnom Penh (Ratana had never been there - too far). But there are killing fields like this all over Cambodia. There have to be, since it takes time and space to do this to 2 million human beings.

 

Not quite true - only a fraction of KR victims were killed at places like this. Most just died in the countryside, from overwork, starvation and lack of medical care.

 

Read this, from Christopher G. Moore, better known for thrillers (he wrote Zero Hour in Phnom Penh way back in 1993, and has just come back this year for his first visit since then - I expect to hear more).

www.phnompenhpost.com/index.php/2011120853233/National-ne...

 

Anyway, Ratana was a bit more sombre than usual. He's 15, born long after it was all over. I have no idea what kids his age think of this. Another boy, Socheat, the most intelligent of the group, talks about "the Pol Pot time" as something that affected his parents and has no real meaning for him. And for all the fuss that's made about the KR trials (which is what Chris Moore is writing about), I think Pol Pot time has little relevance these days to anyone under 30 - which is more than half the population.

 

An architect friend of mine, rather older than Ratana and Socheat (both now in their 20s - this is an old photo), is working on a new Killing Fields memorial. The idea is to ... um ... ok, to be brutally frank, the idea is to commercialise the bloody thing. Don't tell anyone.

  

Most of the places under the sky walk , flyovers bus stops have people of questionable character moving around , the guys who raped the women at Shakti Mill compound were there after their alleged number of rapes and nobody questioned then or booked them as vagrants because the system catches rich people to fleece them from the poor you get nothing no chamdi no damdi.

 

Most important fact of all the crime committed by hardcore criminals and newbies minor is that they are not at all scared of the khaki policeman.. I mean imagine a guy beating up a cop , because sorry to say the cops have allowed themselves to be over ridden by the public , letting go of lawbreakers for allegedly taking money at traffic signals ,,we have seen it all but who is complaining,,

 

Than when a cop comes in wielding the Danda to get rid of criminals like Mr Samad Shaikh of Bandra Police station he is shunted out... so all in all it is another brick in the wall.. and the cops I am with the cops overworked badly paid , over stressed bullied , traumatized at home at work , political pressures what does one do and both sides suffer ,,,

 

There are good bad ugly in all society and going for an overkill because of one man is not right ,,and what really hurts me that whether you ask for stringent punishment for rapists it will not end till the mindset of society is not changed ,,allowing people like drug addicts vagrants and repeated offenders on the street without checking on them how will the women ever be safe ,, bus cleaners violating children and school principals trying to hush up their acts to save the name of the school is bad all the way..

 

And as a street photographer I see so much that escapes the normal eye ,, if you come down the Bandra flyover near the sea link couples literally making it out , the slum kids watching them .. and the cops nowhere around what do you expect.. I leave the rest to juggle in your minds ,, as a blogger concerned senior citizen the rape of my city hurts the most .. by those that have turned a blind eye..each one holding to his chair ,, lest it go..

 

And even the coming elections wont change it till we change it ,,

The Ulysses S. Grant Memorial is a presidential memorial in Washington, D.C., honoring American Civil War general and U.S. President Ulysses S. Grant. It is located at the base of Capitol Hill (Union Square, the Mall, 1st Street, between Pennsylvania Avenue and Maryland Avenue), below the west front of the United States Capitol. [1]

The monument's statue faces west toward the Lincoln Memorial honoring Grant's wartime president, Abraham Lincoln. Between the Grant and Lincoln memorials, which define the east and west boundaries of the National Mall, is the Washington Monument. The Grant Memorial includes the second largest equestrian statue in the United States.History

 

The Grant Memorial, begun in 1902 as the largest ever commissioned by Congress at the time,[5] was created by sculptor Henry Merwin Shrady and architect William Pearce Casey.[6] Sculptor Edmund Amateis assisted Shrady as the monument neared completion in 1921.[7] Shrady spent 20 years of his life working on the memorial and died, stressed and overworked, two weeks before its dedication in 1922.[8]

  

Ulysses S. Grant Memorial

Construction on the site of the memorial began in 1909 when the marble superstructure and the four bronze lions were installed. The Artillery Group was installed in 1912, the Cavalry Group in 1916, and the bronze equestrian statue of Grant in 1920. The memorial was dedicated on the 100th anniversary of Grant's birth, April 27, 1922. Shrady having died, the infantry panels on the base of Grant's pedestal were completed by sculptor Sherry Fry based on Shrady's sketches and installed in 1924.[9] The Grant Memorial composes the center of a three-part sculptural group including the James A. Garfield Monument to the south and the Peace Monument to the north.

[edit]Design

  

Cavalry sculpture

The platform for the monument, made of Vermont marble, is 252 feet (77 m) long and 71 feet (22 m) wide and is divided into three sections. The tall, middle section features a 10,700 pound, 17-foot-2-inch (5.23 m) high equestrian statue depicting Grant aboard his war horse Cincinnati on a 22½-foot high marble pedestal.[10]

A striking feature of the central statue is Grant's calm (almost disaffected) attitude amidst the raging fighting going on around him. This is not surprising because Grant was known for his calmness and coolheadedness during battle. In sharp contrast to Grant are the sculpture groups on either side

...possess[ing] more dramatic interest and suspense than any sculpture in the city and, indeed, in the Nation.[11]

  

Detail of the cavalry sculpture

Grant is flanked, on either side, by fighting Union Artillery and Cavalry groups. Surrounding the main pedestal are four shorter pedestals, each supporting a bronze lion in repose guarding both the United States flag and the flags of the Army. The memorial was the largest bronze sculpture cast in the United States at that time.[12]

The Artillery Group to the south shows a caisson carrying three artillerymen and pulled by three horses. Astride the horse on the left is the guidon (flag) carrier who is signaling a sharp right wheel. Despite the impending course change the horse on the right is able to continue lunging forward due to a broken strap on the right bridle bit. To the north the Cavalry Group depicts a color squad consisting of seven cavalrymen charging into battle. The horse on the right has fallen and the rider, modeled after Shrady himself, is moments from being trampled by the onrushing horses.[13]

Vytautas Zizys wrote about the refugee camp in Bathurst - see eBook at db.tt/rOq2eyg (11/9/05). quoting from mum's chronology of significant dates: "1949. At the end of October the ship Amarapoora entered Sydney Harbour. On the same day the new arrivals were taken by train to a camp near Bathurst to await their work allocations. The newcomers had signed for 2 years of compulsory labour as part of the condition for immigration - men as manual labourers, women as domestics. It became immediately apparent that for the Zizis family Elena, as mother of under age children, was exempt from the requirement. She had spent the journey to Australia grieving and seriously ill and had arrived in that condition. She had bouts of intense pain from the very first days and lay in the small hospital in the camp for several weeks before being transferred to St Vincent's Hospital in Bathurst where she underwent surgery for gallstones. Because he could speak English Vytautas had on arrival been given a job as temporary translator. Young Arūnas and little Rasa were allowed to spend their days as they wished, mostly roaming about exploring the parched slopes of high grass outside the camp perimeter [it set the pattern in my case for the next five years as both my parents were hugely overworked in Sale; i will never cease being grateful for the freedom it gave me]. Vytautas found it difficult to look after them without running short of time for his translating duties especially as he was anxious to keep the job for as long as possible so he wouldn't be sent away from his family to some remote location to cut sugar cane or work on the railway to discharge his 2 years labouring contract. Unforeseen circumstances determined that it wasn't him that had first to leave the family. Instead, as it turned out, he was to remain behind in Bathurst. While Elena was still in the Bathurst hospital a reply had been received to an inquiry Vytautas had written on the boat and posted in Ceylon to a private school teachers' agency in Victoria regarding the possibility of finding employment for Elena as a teacher with a French diploma. Elena hadn't believed that such a letter would reach its destination let alone achieve any outcome. But here was a reply with an offer of work. The letter was sent by the principal of a Melbourne girls' school (Fintona) inviting Elena to meet her in Melbourne for an interview about a French language teaching position available at the school. With as much amazement as Elena's, the very disappointed Vytautas had to write an answering letter explaining that she was too ill to travel to Melbourne. There was no need to explain that even if she hadn't been ill she wouldn't have been able to keep the appointment as she had no money for a train-fare ... and besides she didn't speak English! However, only a week after her operation another letter arrived, this time from the principal of a private girls' Catholic convent school in Sale in Victoria (@ flic.kr/p/8NmR4Y). The condition was that she was to start work immediately as school holidays were ending. The offer was frightening but tempting especially as it included a promise to take the Zizis children. Elena expedited her departure from the hospital and left with the 2 children and minimum clothing. The cost of the journey was borne by the nuns." .......some of my own memories. an issue which surfaced immediately concerned the pronunciation of names. ozzies were totally thrown by ours. it became obvious when i was sent to school ("St Peters", i seem to recall) in the city of Bathurst. i was there only for a couple of days, going there and back by bus, without understanding a single word but cluey enough to notice that no one was able to come remotely close to pronouncing either my 1st or 2nd names (Arūnas Jonas Zizis - see @ flic.kr/p/8N6Xyk). the Balts, especially their unpronounceable names, were a novelty for the locals. for the the surname, we soon settled on "zeezhus" - to rhyme with jesus, though not because we had pretensions or were mexicans. my kids still say it like so now. don't know exactly when my dad started calling himself "Simon" and when mum became "Helen". naturally i soon became "John". not a problem.... it was in the camp that my father, not my grandma, taught me how to suck, or more accurately how to drink, a raw chook egg.... i was a witness to the hot pursuit by a mob of demented Balts, & it's ultimate murder by pulverising & chopping up into tiny bits, of a very large, agile & fast moving serpent. no doubt a harmless carpet snake as i now know.... & i remember straining to get a better view, & being mesmerised, by a brilliant bright red bird in the high canopy of a gum tree. it was probably responsible, later in Sale, for my bird egg collecting craze

'tis the season. Yes, it IS a trite and overworked theme. No, I really DON'T care.

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Day 6 - extremely tired. Been at work most of the day after not being able to sleep last night. Really struggled to keep my eyes open most of the day and someone said i should get matchsticks to prop my eyes open like in the cartoons. So theres day 6... On Black (where it genuinely does look better... or at least i think)

Under the pressure of a fast-paced lifestyle nowadays, male erectile dysfunction is becoming more and more common, and the occurrence tends to trend toward the younger population.In recent years, stem cells have been used in the treatment of ED, and more and more cases have shown that stem cells can effectively improve ED in men.

 

The Beneficial Effects Of Stem Cell Therapy On Erectile Dysfunction

 

As the stem cells enter the body, their homing effect could help them reach the lesions of the male reproductive system accurately and stem cells could completely repair the damaged tissue from all aspects. Stem cells can promote the vascular regeneration and nerve repair of the corpus cavernosum. At the same time, stem cells can also increase the blood supply speed and volume of the dorsal penile artery to the corpus cavernosum, therefore enhancing the hardness and size of the penis during erection. In addition, the new cells differentiated from stem cells can play the role of secreting male hormones like normal testicular cells, which can maximize sperm motility and enhance testicular function. The patient’s overall physical condition will also be improved, thus becoming healthier, younger, and more energetic, all together stem cell therapy will significantly improve the quality of life.

 

Stem cell therapy has significant effects in the following aspects:

 

Regulates hormone levels to normal status

 

Restores erectile function

 

Increases sexual desire

 

Increases hardness and size of the penis during erection

 

Improves sperm motility

 

Improves sex experience

 

Improves sleep quality and reduces anxiety

 

Anti-aging

 

Improves overall immune system function

 

The Conditions Of Erectile Dysfunction That Stem Cell Therapy Can Treat

 

When ED occurs, patients will have obvious symptoms, including, physical and psychological ones, and we can judge whether they have ED based on these symptoms. When conventional treatment methods can’t achieve a good enough therapeutic effect, stem cell therapy will be a good choice, as the following symptoms can be well improved by stem cell therapy:

 

Difficulty during erection

 

Short erection time

 

Low sexual desire

 

Pain during sex

 

Ejaculation disorder

 

Depression

 

Listlessness, low mood

 

Sore back and weak limbs/legs

 

A large number of preclinical studies and clinical cases have shown that stem cell treatment for ED is safe and effective, and stem cells have become the most advanced means of treating ED caused by various reasons!

 

Learn More About Erectile Dysfunction

 

Erectile dysfunction (ED) refers to the inability of men to consistently achieve or maintain a sufficient erection to complete satisfactory sexual intercourse, which usually lasts for more than 3 months. ED is one of the most common sexual dysfunctions in men. It is a chronic disease that affects physical and mental health. It not only affects the life quality of patients and their partners but also may be an early symptom and danger signal of cardiovascular disease.

 

Penile erection is a series of complex and coordinated physiological processes, which is the result of the interactions among multiple factors such as neuroendocrine regulation, hemodynamic changes, and psychological effects. Abnormality in any of them may lead to erectile dysfunction. Nowadays, the number of ED patients is increasing globally and more and more young people are suffering from the disease. A study carried out in Massachusetts focusing on male aging found that among 1290 randomly selected men aged between 40 and 70, the prevalence of ED was 52%, ED has become one of the most concerning diseases that threaten men’s health.

 

Risk Factors For Erectile Dysfunction

 

Generally, intermittent, or occasional ED is common and experienced by many men, usually caused by stress or emotional changes, which is not very concerning. But frequent ED is to be watched out for. Any behavior that may damage cardiovascular or neural system health increases the risk of ED, an unhealthy lifestyle can also lead to ED.

 

The most common risk factors for ED include:

 

Arteriosclerosis (atherosclerosis)

 

Diabetes

 

Side effects from prostate surgery

 

Taking certain medications (especially those for high blood pressure or depression)

 

ED can also be caused by:

 

Low testosterone level

 

Smoking, alcohol consumption, or drug use such as cocaine

 

High-stress level, anxiety, depression, and overwork

 

Neurological disorders such as stroke, multiple sclerosis, and spinal cord injury

 

Cardiovascular diseases

 

Overweight or obesity

 

Advantages Of Stem Cell Therapy For Erectile Dysfunction

 

For ED patients, conventional methods of treating ED include mechanical devices, medications, and prosthesis implantation. Compared with those treatment methods, the SQ1 stem cell medical center utilizes intravenous infusion or locally targeted transplantation to introduce stem cells into the patient’s body. On one hand, stem cells repair damaged tissues and organs, on the other hand, they can regulate the patients’ immune system.

 

In our clinic, we use stem cells with a positive testosterone receptor, which increases the levels of endogenous and exogenous testosterone. Compared with conventional treatment methods, stem cell therapy has unique advantages:

  

Stem cell therapy

Conventional treatment

Curative Treatment or diseases management

Stem cell therapy is a new treatment for ED, stem cells can reach various organs and tissues that affect male erection function. Stem cells will repair all damaged parts and promote angiogenesis and nerve repair in the corpus cavernosum, therefore enabling patients to eliminate their dependence on drugs and achieve a spontaneous erection.

 

Including a mechanical device and medication therapy, mechanical devices can help achieve an erection but are not able to maintain it, medication can only help to temporarily achieve an erection, the dosage will increase over time, and drug resistance may occur.

 

Those treatments temporarily improve the erection function but cannot completely cure ED.

 

Dosage

After 3-6 months of stem cell therapy, the patients can stop taking medications completely and achieve a spontaneous erection.

 

Stem cell experts will customize an individualized treatment plan based on your current physical condition to decide the number and source of stem cells for the therapy, as well as how many cycles of stem cell therapy are needed.

 

Patients who are taking medications will find the dosage increases slowly and gradually, and the effect is less and more limited over time, patients may develop drug resistance gradually, and need to take a larger dose or switch to another medication to achieve a normal erection.

 

Side-effects

No side effects, because the stem cells come from the body itself, their immunogenicity is extremely low, stem cells are produced under very strict quality control, and there are guaranteed no side effects.

 

Stem cell transplantation, while treating ED, can also repair or enhance the function of other systems such as the immune and neural systems. Stem cells can secrete a variety of anti-inflammatory cytokines, which prevent potential inflammation reactions in advance and improve overall health status.

 

Many side effects are rooted in conventional therapies. Mechanical device therapy can cause problems such as abrasions and edema. Long-term usage of medications can lead to permanent erectile dysfunction, cardiovascular disease, headache, dizziness, glaucoma, and even infertility. Those side effects can cause irreversible damage to the body.

 

Surgery is also an option for patients who wish not to take medications. But surgery procedure carries an innate risk of infection and prosthesis dysfunction, additionally, another surgery is needed to replace the prosthesis after its expiration date.

 

Convenience

Stem cell therapy is performed by stem cell experts and requires specialized laboratories to process stem cells and medical equipment to extract and inject stem cells, After the treatment, the patient does not need to receive repeated or frequent treatment, patients can return to a high-quality life.

 

The patients treated by medication will require regular maintenance of drugs. And the effect can only be achieved sometime after drug intake. The patients are not able to perform spontaneous erection and are prone to drug dependence and drug resistance development.

 

Longevity

After the stem cells are transplanted into to patient’s body, they will repair damaged organs and tissues of men, and completely restore the erectile function of the male patient. The effect is long-lasting. In patients with ED treated by us previously, they all reported no signs of erectile dysfunction. Those patients were also able to return to normal sexual activities during the subsequent one-year follow-up period.

 

The effect of the medication is short-term. It is necessary to take the medication or use a mechanical device to cooperate with medication before sex. The effectiveness is generally half an hour to one hour.

 

How Can Stem Cells Therapy For Erectile Dysfunction Work

 

Clinical studies and patient cases have shown that stem cells can repair and regenerate the reproductive system, delay the aging of reproductive organs, and restore the sexual function of male patients. Stem cells work primarily through the following mechanisms:

 

Multi-directional differentiation potential: With self-replication and multi-directional differentiation potential, stem cells can produce new cells to replace damaged or dead cells. Stem cells promote angiogenesis and nerve repair in the corpus cavernous and regenerate small blood vessels, repair damaged or blocked arterioles and capillaries, and therefore improve vascular microcirculation and fundamentally increase the speed and volume of blood flow into the corpus cavernous, resulting in a faster erection response and increased penile hardness.

 

Paracrine effect: Stem cells can secrete a variety of bioactive growth factors such as nerve growth factor (NGF), vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), insulin-like growth factor (IGF), and brain-derived growth factor (BDNF) after being infused into the body. Among them, NGF, IGF, and BDNF have the effect of promoting neuron regeneration, and VEGF promotes angiogenesis. Taking all together, stem cells will promote nerve repair and angiogenesis at the injured site. thereby reducing the fibrosis of cavernous tissue, while inhibiting other inflammatory diseases that may affect erectile function, including prostatitis, nephritis, etc.

  

Immunomodulatory effect: Stem cell therapy regulates and produces cytokines to repair damaged tissue cells, and inhibit the immune response from damaged cell proliferation, thus fundamentally eliminating the basis for the disease.

 

SQ1 Stem Cell Services

During the whole treatment process, we’ll provide complete and first-class medical services to you. And to ensure your treatment effect, you can consult your doctor any time after the treatment.

www.sq1stemcell.com/stem-cell-therapy-for-erectile-dysfun...

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