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Using Fiddler to capture SOAP messages between the CS2007 Web services and clients
I've found it really useful to utilize HTTP monitoring tools like Fiddler to monitor the traffic between the CS2007 Business User Apps and the Web services. Fiddler acts like an HTTP proxy server between the client and server, logging the traffic and letting you visualize it in interesting ways. There are just a few gotchas that prevent this from "just working" with the CS Web service agents and business UI's like it typically does for IE sessions.
Note: I used Fiddler v 188.8.131.52 for this testing. I installed fiddler on the same box as I was running the clients and servers.
Configuring Fiddler
The first thing you need to do is download and install Fiddler, and configure its options. By default, Fiddler proxies from port 8888. That should work just fine assuming you have the port free. One option I needed to change was to disable the chaining to an upstream proxy so that I wasn't routing traffic through our corporate proxy server which didn't work. Here's what the Fiddler configuration screen looks like:
Note that I allowed remote clients to connect - this is not the default, IIRC. Also note that you should turn off the "Act as system proxy on startup" for the purposes of this exercise. If you don't, the .NET client will try to use the default Wininet proxy settings and the initial connection in the next step will fail because you can't disable KeepAlives until the connection exists in the config file. It's just easier this way and you get more control over which connections will use the proxy and which won't.
Configuring the Business User apps to use the Proxy
Now that you've got fiddler configured, the next step is to create a new connection for the business user apps that will be configured to use the proxy. Let's start with CatalogManager, it's the simplest since it only involves one connection. Launch the app. Create a new connection (use File->New Connection to launch the Site Connections dialog, then click the "New" button). We'll configure this connection to use a proxy server. So name it "Proxied" or something that will remind you the connection will be configured to use an HTTP Proxy.
IMPORTANT: Don't enter the proxy server information at this step! Why? The connection will fail and CatalogManager will only persist the connection information upon successful connection to the Web service. We'll need to disable Keep-Alives for the connection first, and you can't do that through the UI. We'll have to edit the configuration file for that and it's easiest to let the app create the new connection entry in the config file first, then edit it to add the proxy settings. Your best bet is actually to create the new "Proxied" connection and then revert the connection back to the default connection (this is for reasons we'll see later where the connection information for the "Default" connection gets duplicated in the config file).
Note: Do not use "localhost" in your Web service connections or for the proxy server name; my experience is that it won't work if you do this.
Editing the config files: Keep-Alives and NTLM
The default authentication method that is used by the CS2007 Web service agents is NTLM and in order to get NTLM to work correctly with the CS2007 agents and Fiddler, we'll need to disable Http Keep-Alives. Fortunately we added a feature that makes this possible very late in the development of CS2007. Unfortunately, we added it too late to expose that setting in the UI's (it is a per-connection setting). So you'll need to locate the configuration file under your user profile and edit the connection settings there. First, be sure to close the application if it is still running since it persists settings to the file on exit.
For the CatalogManager the path to the per-user config file is deterministic. For CustomerAndOrderManager and MarketingManager, the path is not deterministic since it uses the .NET 2.0 settings provider. The CatalogManager user configuration file path is:
"%UserProfile%\Application Data\Microsoft\Commerce Server Catalog Manager\CatalogManager2007_UserPreferences.xml"
Edit this file in your favorite text or XML editor and locate the settings for your "Proxied" site connection under the <SiteReference> element. Configure the connection as below, setting the HttpKeepAlive value to False and entering your Proxy information. Be sure to leave the BypassProxyServer setting to False or it will bypass the proxy for local UNC paths.
<Site Name="Proxied" IsActive="True">
Now when you launch CatalogManager with this connection active and with Fiddler running, you will see all of your SOAP traffic being logged. Very cool!
Why doesn't it work for CatalogAndInventorySchemaManager?
Well, you know how I mentioned we added this feature for enabling configuration control over HTTP Keepalives very late in the process? Unfortunately we didn't have time to do this for the CatalogAndInventorySchemaManager though it was done for all of the other apps.
Note that if you wanted to make the corresponing setting programmatically in a custom UI built on the CS2007 service agent types, just set the KeepAlive property on the ServiceAgent object to False when you want to use Fiddler.
CustomerAndOrdersManager and MarketingManager configuration
As mentioned above, the CatalogManager config file is here:
"%UserProfile%\Application Data\Microsoft\Commerce Server Catalog Manager\CatalogManager2007_UserPreferences.xml"
The other two (MarketingManager and CustomerAndOrdersManager apps) use the .NET settings provider, and so you will find the config files under a subfolder here:
"%UserProfile%\Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft_Corporation\"
For example, mine are:
Note: Due to the way the settings provider is used, the default connection settings will show up in there twice, once under the <DefaultConnection> element and again under the <ArrayOfConnectionInformation> element. If you didn't listen to my advice above and revert to the default connection before closing the app then you'll need to edit both copies of the configuration - you can just configure it in one place and cut and paste the settings into the other location. Yeah- 'smugly.
You'll notice the configuration here looks just a little different from the above, but is essentially the same. Again, the only setting that you can't change through the UI is KeepAlive, which you must set to false for the proxied connection.
<ProxyServerUserName />
<ProxyServerPassword />
The CustomerAndOrdersManager application and SSL
For security reasons the CSR UI will by default only connect to the Profiles and Orders Web services over SSL (think - resetting user passwords, etc). For debugging or troubleshooting you may want to see your traffic unencrypted and so you'll want to disable the SSL requirement on the client. To do so, you'll need to edit the application configuration file:
C:\Program Files\Microsoft Commerce Server 2007\Business User Applications\CustomerAndOrdersManager.exe.config
Change the AllowHTTP setting to True:
<setting name="AllowHTTP" serializeAs="String">
Be sure the app isn't running, or restart the app after this config change. Now you can use non-SSL URL's where you could not before.
While we're on the topic of SSL, if you ever want to test the business user applications with Basic authentication but not over a secure SSL channel, you'll need to configure the AllowBasicAuthOverNonSecureChannel setting to true in the application config files (it doesn't appear in the config files by default). Again this policy is there by default for security reasons.
Sample Capture
Here's an example of a capture from the "RAW" view of the Fiddler session inspector (this is the first request-response pair you see with MarketingManager, for example):
POST /MarketingWebService/MarketingWebService.asmx HTTP/1.1
User-Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; MS Web Services Client Protocol 2.0.50727.42)
Content-Type: text/xml; charset=utf-8
SOAPAction: "http://schemas.microsoft.com/CommerceServer/2004/02/WebServices/GetServiceVersion"
Authorization: NTLM TlRMTVNTUAADA.....
Host: myserver
Content-Length: 339
Expect: 100-continue
Proxy-Connection: Close
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><soap:Envelope xmlns:soap="http://schemas.xmlsoap.org/soap/envelope/" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xmlns:xsd="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema"><soap:Body><GetServiceVersion xmlns="http://schemas.microsoft.com/CommerceServer/2004/02/WebServices" /></soap:Body></soap:Envelope>
Date: Sun, 03 Dec 2006 02:08:26 GMT
Server: Microsoft-IIS/6.0
X-Powered-By: ASP.NET
X-AspNet-Version: 2.0.50727
Cache-Control: private, max-age=0
Content-Type: text/xml; charset=utf-8
Content-Length: 484
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><soap:Envelope xmlns:soap="http://schemas.xmlsoap.org/soap/envelope/" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xmlns:xsd="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema"><soap:Body><GetServiceVersionResponse xmlns="http://schemas.microsoft.com/CommerceServer/2004/02/WebServices"><GetServiceVersionResult><MajorVersion>5</MajorVersion><MinorVersion>0</MinorVersion></GetServiceVersionResult></GetServiceVersionResponse></soap:Body></soap:Envelope>
Fiddler and other HTTP/SOAP traffic monitoring tools are an effective and useful means of debugging and troubleshooting a number of functional and performance issues that may occur in a CS2007 deployment. It's also just really interesting to see the messages being exchanged and can help you understand what functions are being accessed from any given screen and how Commerce Server works in general.


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The Sofala
Covering unexplored ground is continually exciting, but taking time to revisit long-forgotten places is so significant and always rewarding.
Seeing old sites and reminiscing over times gone by is wonderful shared with others. The Sofala is more than comfortable for one or two travellers but can accommodate up to six.
|Length 6791mm
|Chassis Ford Transit
|Bed Size 1880 x 1320mm
|Width 2346mm
|Alternate Chassis Yes
|Fridge & Freezer 90L, 3-way
|Height 3007mm
|Fuel Turbo Diesel
|Waste Water 92L
|Berth 2 Berth
|Fuel Capacity 80L
|Water Tanks Polypropylene
|Car Licensed Yes
|Battery System 120A/H
- Keyless Entry
- Vehicle Immobiliser
- Cabin Air Conditioning
- Driver Air Bag
- Passenger Air Bag
- Power Steering
- Power Windows
- Power Mirrors
- Double Bed at Rear
- Double Bed Above Cab
- Dinette Converts to Double Bed
- Bed Above Cab Lifts (Walk Through)
- Huge Storage under Rear Bed
- High Density Foam Mattresses
- Casette Toilet
- Hot Water Shower
- Hand Basin
- Shower pulls out from Hand Basin
- Clothes Aerator
- Huge Storage Areas
- Storage Access on Both Sides
- Electric Entry Step
- Entry Grab Handle
- Double Glazed Hopper Windows
- Integrated Blinds and Screens
- Huge Opening Skylights
- Awning Light
- Mains Water Pressure Inlet
- Storage Areas under Seats
- Huge Storage Area under Bed
- Loads of Bench Space
- Wide Isle
- Ply Cabinetry with Vinyl Finish
- Push Lock Handles
- 90L, 3-way Fridge with Freezer
- 4-burner Glass Lid Stove
- Gas Grill
- Stainless Steel Sink with Glass Lid
- Sink Holds Bucket and 2 x Drainers
- Chopping Board
- Flick Mixer Spout
- Microwave
- Range Hood Exhaust
- Double Power Outlet
- Gas & 240v Hot Water System
- Polypropylene Water Tanks
- 12 volt Pump (10L/min)
- Water Tank Monitor
- 2 x 4kg Gas Cylinders
- Deep Cycle Gel Battery (Sealed)
- Battery Condition Monitor
- Fire Extinguisher
- Smoke Detector
- Gas Detector
Media Package
- 19″ LED TV with DVD Player
- Digital Antenna
- TV Swivel Arm with Locking Bracket
Alfresco Package
- 3M Wind-out Awning
- Outdoor Table
- External 240v Power Outlet
- External 12v Power Outlet
- External Hot Water Shower
Good Nights Package
- Inner Spring Mattress
- Mattress Aerator
- LED Night Light on Floor Walkway to Toilet
Deluxe Media Package
- 21″ LED TV with DVD Player
- Digital Satellite
- Vast Digital Satelite Decoder
- TV Swivel Arm with Locking Bracket
- MP3/CD Player in Motorhome
- 2 x Ceiling-mounted Motorhome Speakers
Comfort Package
- Reverse Cycle Air Conditioner
- Reversing Camera
- Water Filtration System in Kitchen
Solar Power Package
- 2 x 90 Watt SOlar Panels
- Solar Regulator
- Internal 12V Power Outlet and Double USB Charger
- Options are also available individually
- Other Options are available
Chassis and Vehicle
- Underbody Rust Proofing
- Underbody deadener to protect from road damage and noise
- Radio antenna repositioned for better reception
- Steel Floor Frame
- Lightweight, Strong Aluminium Framework
- Fully Welded
- Fire-Retardant Insulation
- Walls are more than 30mm thick
- Fittings are fastened to solid blocks, not insulation
- Fibreglass Outer Shell
- Single Piece (no joins)
- Fully welded framework
- Fully insulated
- Fibreglass ceiling and roof top
- More than 45mm thick
- Can bear weight (ie, a person can stand on the roof)
- Water-resistant Ply
- Heavy duty vinyl
Electrical Systems
- 240 volt power system
- 12 volt power system
- Maintenance-free, gel, fully sealed, deep-cycle battery
- Battery condition indicator fitted
Water System
- Polyurethane tanks, not plastic
- Resistant to sagging, splitting and road damage
- Food grade tanks
- Custom made to maximise storage
- Food grade piping and hosing
- High quality plumbing fastening system
- Sourced from reputable suppliers
- Long-standing supplier relationships
- Latest technologies integrated into designs
- Premium brands
Fittings and Materials
- Sourced from reputable suppliers
- Latest technologies used
- Long-standing supplier relationships
- High quality products sourced
- Water-resitant Ply (not foam board)
- Laminate finish (not paper)
- Screwed together by hand (not stapled)
- Locking Catches on Doors
- Soft-close doors and drawers
- Customise cabinetry finish
- Customise bench top colors
Soft Furnishings
- Custom upholstery
- Customise curtain fabric
- High density foam cushions
- High density foam mattress
- Cabinetry finish
- Bench top colour
- Upholstery colours
- Curtain colour
- Extensive list of optional extras
Experience and Expertise
- Almost 40 years of recreational vehicle manufacturing
- Diverse and qualified tradespeople
- Customer feedback drives innovation
- Active members of RVMA, CCIA, MTA, CRVA and CMCA
- Registered motor dealer
Quality Control
- Extensive 200 point checklist
- Manufacturing audits through industry bodies and government
- Vehicle run-through upon delivery
- Every appliance and fixture is tested/operated before delivery
- Customer satisfaction surveys
- Extensive 3 year/100,000km Warranty on Vehicle
- Extensive 3 year/100,000km Warranty on motorhome construction
GVM: 4000kg
WHEELBASE: 4035mm
CYLINDERS: 4 inline
DISPLACEMENT: 2999cc
MAX. POWER OUTPUT: 115kW-EC (157bhp-EC) at 3500rpm
PEAK TORQUE: 400Nm-EC (40.7kgm-EC) at 1700rpm
EMISSIONS LEVEL: Euro 4
TIMING SYSTEM: 2 OHCs (chain control)
FUEL FEED: "Common Rail" electronically controlled direct injection with fixed geometry turbocharger and intercooler with fixed geometry turbocharger and intercooler with fixed geometry turbocharger and intercooler
IGNITION: Compression
TRANSMISSION: Automatic
DRIVE: Front
GEARS: 6 Gear + Reverse
STEERING: Power Steering
FRONT BRAKES: Disc
REAR BRAKES: Disc
ABS: Standard
EBS (ELECTRONIC BRAKEFORCE DISTRIBUTOR): Standard
FRONT SUSPENSION: McPherson type, independent wheel, with trailing arms, helical springs, telescopic shock absorbers and roll bar
REAR SUSPENSION: Tubular rigid axle and longitudinal parabolic leaf springs, telescopic shock absorbers, elastic lateral stoppers and roll bar
MAX. TOWABLE WEIGHT: 2500 braked
DOUBLE-PARABOLA HALOGEN HEADLAMPS: Standard
GREEN FILTER SENSOR FOR WATER IN DIESEL: Standard
DOOR MIRRORS WITH DOUBLE SUPPORT ARM AND SIDE LIGHT: Standard
SIDE RUBBING STRIPS: Standard
LOCKING FUEL CAP WITH COVER: Standard
DOUBLE-ARM WING MIRRORS: Standard
ELECTRIC HEATED MIRRORS: Standard
DOUBLE-LEAF REAR SUSPENSION: Standard
AXIAL ADJUSTABLE STEERING COLUMN: Standard
CENTRAL COMPARTMENT WITH LOCK FOR 'NOTE BOOK' HOLDER: Standard
MULTI-FUNCTIONAL DASHBOARD WITH OPEN TRAYS, GLASS-HOLDERS, COOL BOX AND LOCKING GLOVE COMPARTMENT: Standard
DRIVER'S SEAT ADJUSTABLE FOR HEIGHT: Standard
CAB DOOR PANELS WITH DOOR CONTROLS AND ELECTRIC WINDOWS: Standard
ARMREST AND LUMBAR SUPPORT FOR DRIVER'S SEAT: Standard
TWO-SEATER PASSENGER BENCH WITH CENTRAL 3-POINT BELT: Standard
POWER STEERING: Standard
DISPLAY WITH DIGITAL CLOCK AND TRIP COMPUTER: Standard
PROGRAMMED MAINTENANCE: Standard
CIGARETTE LIGHTER AND ILLUMINATED 12V SOCKET AND ASH-TRAY: Standard
SPEEDOMETER, ELECTRONIC REV-COUNTER, ENGINE OIL LEVEL INDICATOR SENSOR: Standard
CENTRALISED LOCKING WITH REMOTE (2 BUTTONS): Standard
"DEAD LOCKING" SAFETY LOCKS: Standard
ATHERMIC WINDOWS AND ELECTRIC FRONT WINDOWS: Standard
ELECTRICAL INTERFACE SUPPLY SOCKET: Standard
SMOKING KIT: Standard
4-SENSOR ABS + EBD (BRAKE FORCE DISTRIBUTOR): Standard
3-POINT BELTS WITH RETRACTOR FOR CAB SEATS: Standard
HEAD RESTRAINTS ADJUSTABLE FOR HEIGHT FOR CAB SEATS: Standard
DRIVER'S AIRBAG + PRETENSIONED BELTS (2 SEATS): Standard
RADIO WITH CD AND MP3 PLAYER: Standard
*Refer to Warranty Conditions
Contact to Fiat for Full Details and Specifications
We ran into Bev & Harry, Suncamper Sherwood owners at the 2014 Caravan, Camping, RV and Holiday Supershow. We asked them to share what it was like to own a Suncamper Sherwood and tell us where they have been. Here's what they said.
Bev & Harry
New Suncamper
Motorhomes Owners
Others in Sofala Range
This motorhome is spacious, practical and boasts huge storage areas. It is easy to drive, steady on the road and compact enough to travel around towns. So making friends and family a parts of your travels, telling stories and passing down history, is made too easy with this flexible motorhome. The Sofala is more than comfortable for one or two travellers but can accommodate up to six.

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Looking For Spectacular Sex? Get Psychology Involved
Sex is a body thing. Good sex is a mind thing. And, as with many matters of the mind, getting your groove on – in a fulfilling, meaningful manner – can take a little work and a lot of thought.
However, most articles and authorities on the subject seem to tackle concerns over coitus from the physical front. In so doing, experts are omitting a vital aspect of the sexual encounter: the psychological. Luckily, though, there are psychotherapists and so-called sexologists whose very work involves getting your mind right for a romp.
Here's what they have to say…
Ask Yourself 2 Simple Questions
Ken Page, a New York-based psychotherapist and author who specializes in intimacy and its psychological correlates, writes that two simple questions are enough to teach you valuable lessons about your sex life.
The first question which Page proposes we ask is: What turns me on most in sex?
Now, as simple as this seems, most of us might not be able to give a straight answer right away. Why? Because, as Page puts it "our sexual turn-ons sometimes just don't fit our self-image". When this is the case, we fanaticise about something for which we feel ashamed.
However, whether or not we like to admit to them (for instance, many people may find that what they like seems "boring" in comparison to some more exciting fantasies), the things which turn us on the most are "portals to a deeper experience of sex and of ourselves".
Page explains that these "turn ons" shine a light on parts of ourselves we just don't know what do with. And we can really benefit from learning how to handle these sexual fantasies in a creative, fulfilling and – vitally – non-destructive ways.
Page recommends that we try to allow ourselves the freedom of play in our dream world: and to trust ourselves enough to try some of these deeply-held fantasies. If it gets uncomfortable, accept that this is normal, but monitor it, and – if the discomfort persists – enlist the support of a skilled psychotherapist to help you along the way.
For the most part, though, Page reckons, we will feel a. proud of ourselves for embracing what it is we want most, and b. more sexually fulfilled. Which brings us to his second "questions for optimal sex".
What Touches You most Deeply in Sex?
Not literally. What Page is getting at here is, what is it – during sex – which touches you most emotionally? Page goes into this topic in quite a bit of depth in his book Deeper dating: How to drop the games of seduction and discover the poser of intimacy. However, for our purposes here, let's consider the following points:
- Have you ever been surprised by how a sexual experience touched you emotionally?
- Have you ever felt a sense of love which overtook you – where sex surpassed sex and became something more?
- And, finally, what happened to make this happen?
Try to figure it out: is it a way your partner looks at you, or the way they stroke your back?
Page explains that "in sex and in life, most of us are both more wild and more tender than we feel comfortable with, but both aspects of our sexuality are portals to our deepest self and our richer expression in the world".
So, he recommends we ask ourselves these two questions about sex as a way to guide us, and our partners, to those portals of intimacy.
We diminish – and even extinguish – the intimacy between ourselves and others when we hide our most vulnerable sexual needs. To keep any sexual relationship real and rewarding, Page explains, involves sharing with your partner the things in sex that move you most deeply, that turn you on most intensely.
Beyond the Two Questions…
Isadora Alman is a Board-certified sex, marriage, and family therapist and author. She is also the author of the widely-syndicated advice column "Ask Isadora".
And, what Isadora offers is the logical progression from Page's two questions on your quest to fulfilling sex: tailor-make your sex life, there are no two people who are alike, so drop the by-the-rule-book laws of sexual gratification which presume all women are the same and all men are the same.
"Human beings are each unique creatures and nothing is more individual than sexual predilections and pleasures," she explains.
But people do not come with instruction manuals, and – while some have tried to write the book on good sex – there's no one-stop shop to better sex. Isadora's advice is simple, and comes down to one thing: pay attention.
That's it. Pay attention to your body and your partners. Stop thinking about your wobbly bits (or his), and – in the spirit of mindfulness – try to focus on your own an your partner's responses.
While Isadora is talking about body language stuff – small movements, breathes – you can actually ask. But not all people are sex-talkers. If you are paying attention to the body language you will find your answer soon enough.
"If ever actions speak louder than words," says Isadora, "it's the body language of a partner during sexual arousal."
So what are the psychological steps to a satisfying, safe, sublime sex life? Pay attention to your partners needs and your own, and strive for that deeper connection: there's no manual for meaningful sex, but there is a way of thinking which helps.
How to renew love in a long-term relationship? Follow the link to read more.


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Sometimes the beast is not the evil one. There can be wickedness in beauty.
Day: October 8, 2017
Making A Difference, Making A Change
To make a change in the world you have to be intentional and make it a priority in your life. This is something that you can't do through the whole "thoughts and prayers" bit. It means rolling up your sleeves and getting your hands dirty. Giving your time and talents means more than writing a check. You are the master of your schedule not the other way around and there is time to make a difference in everyones life.
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Something About Harsh Critics
It's pretty remarkable how mean some folks can be when someone does something out of the goodness of their hearts that might not be perfect or what they had in mind. Throwing criticism around is a easy thing to do these days. Granted in some situations you have to call things like you see it but for the most part the opinions of others can come across as destructive. Seems like the harshest critics are ones with a Internet connection and a social feed. There is the forgotten art of gratitude it appears. Sad.


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Chronic stable angina revascularization percutaneous coronary intervention
Chronic stable angina Microchapters
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-In-Chief: Cafer Zorkun, M.D., Ph.D. [2]; John Fani Srour, M.D.; Jinhui Wu, M.D.; Lakshmi Gopalakrishnan, M.B.B.S.; Aysha Aslam, M.B.B.S[3]
Percutaneous coronary intervention for coronary artery disease first began in 1977, as a valuable mode of revascularization, wherein at the point of coronary stenosis a catheter-borne balloon is inflated to relieve the stenosis.
The advantages of PCI for the treatment of CAD are many and include:
- Low level of procedure-related morbidity and mortality rate in properly selected patients
- Shorter hospital stay
- Early return to activity
- Overall feasibility of multiple procedures
The main disadvantages of PCI are:
- Risk of acute coronary occlusion during PCI
- Increased incidence of restenosis in lesions that were successfully treated.
During clinical evaluation for treatment, these disadvantages must be considered and may limit the usage of this procedure.[1][2]
Ideal candidates for PTCA/PCI include patients:
- Less than 75 years of age with stable angina
- With single-vessel and/or single-lesion CAD
- Without a history of diabetes
- With objective large ischemia - in particular, lesions less than 10 mm, readily accessible, concentric, and discrete are best suited for revascularization by PCI
On the contrary, chronic total occlusions that cannot be crossed, lesions greater than 20 mm, tortuous, irregular, angulated, calcified, severely stenotic with one or more lesion greater than 90% stenosis present in an artery are associated with an increased risk of morbidity and mortality from the procedure. In addition, PCI is used with reservation in diabetics with multi-vessel disease and in patients with unprotected left main stenosis. Other important factors include the operator volume and the presence or absence of onsite cardiovascular surgeon.[3]
Primary Success
Primary success of coronary intervention is generally defined as an absolute increase of 20% points in the luminal diameter and a final diameter obstruction of less than 30%. Such angiographic success can be anticipated in more than 90% of properly selected patients.
Over the years, alternative methods of percutaneous treatment developed include the use of:
- Intracoronary brachytherapy for in-stent restenosis.[4][5]
- Cutting balloon with metal razors to avoid the spillage and subsequent reduction in the incidence of vessel trauma.
- Burr rotablation that pulverizes the atheromatous material.[6]
- Intracoronary stents designed to maintain the lumen size.
PCI in Patients with Chronic Stable Angina
- ↑ Bauters C, Banos JL, Van Belle E, Mc Fadden EP, Lablanche JM, Bertrand ME (1998) Six-month angiographic outcome after successful repeat percutaneous intervention for in-stent restenosis. Circulation 97 (4):318-21. PMID: 9468204
- ↑ Mehran R, Dangas G, Abizaid AS, Mintz GS, Lansky AJ, Satler LF et al. (1999) Angiographic patterns of in-stent restenosis: classification and implications for long-term outcome. Circulation 100 (18):1872-8. PMID: 10545431
- ↑ Smith SC, Feldman TE, Hirshfeld JW, Jacobs AK, Kern MJ, King SB et al. (2006) ACC/AHA/SCAI 2005 Guideline Update for Percutaneous Coronary Intervention--summary article: a report of the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Task Force on Practice Guidelines (ACC/AHA/SCAI Writing Committee to Update the 2001 Guidelines for Percutaneous Coronary Intervention). Circulation 113 (1):156-75. DOI:10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.105.170815 PMID: 16391169
- ↑ Teirstein PS, Massullo V, Jani S, Popma JJ, Russo RJ, Schatz RA et al. (2000) Three-year clinical and angiographic follow-up after intracoronary radiation : results of a randomized clinical trial. Circulation 101 (4):360-5. PMID: 10653825
- ↑ Salomon R, Soreq H, Givon D, Sela I, Littauer UZ (1975) Proceedings: Enzymatic acylation of histidine to tobacco mosaic virus RNA. Isr J Med Sci 11 (11):1208-9. PMID: 1205798
- ↑ Kobayashi Y, Teirstein P, Linnemeier T, Stone G, Leon M, Moses J (2001) Rotational atherectomy (stentablation) in a lesion with stent underexpansion due to heavily calcified plaque. Catheter Cardiovasc Interv 52 (2):208-11. PMID: 11170330


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TBY talks to Natalie St. Louis, Founder, CEO & Managing Director of Strategic Konnections & Management Services Limited, on working with businesses to further their goals, the importance of engaging with consultants, and goals for the coming year.
BIOGRAPHYNatalie St. Louis is the Founder, CEO, and Managing Director of Strategic Konnections & Management Service. She has over 20 years of resounding successes and a proven track record in the areas of business, marketing, advertising and sales, media management, business development, operation and customer service, project management and corporate services in the media, travel and tourism, entertainment, financial, and transaction industries. She attended the University of the West Indies, where she pursued a BSc in management and economics, and Nova Southeastern University, Florida where she gained an MBA. She also furthered her business education at the Harvard Business School, Boston, and the Mona School of Business (UWI), Jamaica.
How do you help companies reach their objectives?
I leverage my years of solid experience in Jamaica's corporate world and through international linkages, where I have had the opportunity to meet and interact with CEOs and top executives from diverse businesses. My modus operandi is that I discuss with potential and existing clients their plans and objectives for their respective businesses for the short and medium term. I help them formulate the appropriate policies and direction in areas such strategic and corporate planning, integrated marketing communication, business development, operations, customer service, and training, creating the linkages with strategic external partners and monitoring these solutions until they are successfully implemented.
What have been your major projects and achievements?
They are various. One is the current engagement with a leading corporate entity in the financial sector that has a successful track record in that industry and has sought to propel the company to the next level with the vision of further enhancing its corporate image, providing its customers with a unique loyalty program and expanding regionally. I was able to successfully provide a blueprint and strategic links to ensure that there was a successful achievement of its main corporate objectives, which led to the ultimate achievement of the goals of customer acquisition, retention, and expansion. This contributed to a significant increase in the company's market share and profit margin, as well as positively increased the brand equity of the company, which continued to give it the winning edge in the industry.
Do you see growing interest in hiring external consultants in Jamaica?
There is definitely an increased interest in hiring consultants, both local and internationally based. Most Jamaican companies are progressive and forward thinking, and are always seeking opportunities to reinvent themselves. As a part of a competitive global economy, it is imperative to ensure that investments in new and existing businesses are informed by sound research and recommendations by consultants who are experienced and qualified and have a solid track record in providing outstanding results in their specialized fields.
What are the opportunities and challenges of doing business in Jamaica?
There are boundless opportunities for doing business in Jamaica in areas such as tourism, aquaculture, mineral extraction, agriculture and agro-processing, workforce training, and offshore financial centers. Some of the challenges of engaging in business in Jamaica—although getting better—include the conservative nature of the banking sector, which continues to rely on collateral secure loans rather than the potential of business plans and the qualities and business acumen of the proprietors. Bank interest rates could be more competitive from a global point of view, and reduced corporate tax rates would make the country more competitive and help attract more investments.
What are your goals for the coming year?
My goal for 2018 is to continue to grow my business by providing services to a wider and more diverse group of business owners while ensuring that my existing pool of clients continue to enjoy the highest level of service delivery and valued expertise that has characterized my service throughout my career and exceeding expectations.
Most Honourable Andrew Holness, Prime Minister, Jamaica
TBY talks to the Most Honourable Andrew Holness, Prime Minister of Jamaica, on efforts to foster sustainable and inclusive growth, the main challenges ahead for the nation, and its key successes in improving the business environment.read article
Diane Edwards, President, Trade & Investment Jamaica (JAMPRO)
TBY talks to Diane Edwards, President of Trade & Investment Jamaica (JAMPRO), on making investments throughout the whole value chain, becoming a regional distribution hub, and boosting niche agricultural output.read article
Courtney O. Campbell, President & CEO, Victoria Mutual
TBY talks to Courtney O. Campbell, President & CEO of Victoria Mutual, on the origins of financial inclusion in Jamaica, helping people get a start on their property journey, and assisting young businesses to exploit a positive business environment.read article
Raymond Walker, Founder, Chairman & CEO , Caribbean Assurance Brokers Ltd. (CAB)
TBY talks to Raymond Walker, Founder, Chairman & CEO of Caribbean Assurance Brokers Ltd. (CAB), on fighting for its clients, using environmentally sound methods to drive down costs, and continuously driving innovation.read article
Emanuel DaRosa,, President & CEO, Jamaica Public Services (JPS)
TBY talks to Emanuel DaRosa, President & CEO of Jamaica Public Services (JPS), on pursuing common goals in the best possible way, utilizing Jamaica's most abundant natural resources, and satisfying half of Jamaica's energy needs through renewables.read article
Winston Watson, Group General Manager, Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ)
TBY talks to Winston Watson, Group General Manager of Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ), on keeping a hand in both green and black energy, helping the government reach its 2030 Energy Vision targets, and educating people on the importance of conservation.read article
Focus: LNG Investments
Light My Fire Jamaica
The Jamaican government is pushing private investment in liquefied natural gas (LNG) to provide cheaper and cleaner energy to households and businesses. Through partnerships with local and international companies, New Fortress Energy is leading the way to ignite this sector.read article
Gordon Shirley, President & CEO, Port Authority of Jamaica (PAJ)
TBY talks to Gordon Shirley, President & CEO of the Port Authority of Jamaica (PAJ), on the country's developing role as a logistics hub, attracting more cruise ships, and his outlook for the economy at large.read article
Fritz Pinnock, President, Caribbean Maritime University
TBY talks to Fritz Pinnock, President of Caribbean Maritime University, on capitalizing on the rising power of the global south, customizing goods before they reach the final consumer, and leveraging Jamaica's geostrategic location to create added value.read article
Winston Adams, JP, Executive Chairman, University of the Commonwealth Caribbean (UCC)
TBY talks to Winston Adams, JP, Executive Chairman of the University of the Commonwealth Caribbean (UCC), on the university's illustrious history, its upcoming strategies, and Caribbean Knowledge City.read article
Michael Williams, Acting Executive Director , Mona School of Business and Management
TBY talks to Michael Williams, Acting Executive Director of Mona School of Business and Management, on maintaining quality across its programs, its achievements in the Caribbean, and the school's research-based approach.read article
Focus: Downtown Kingston Revitalization
Drinking from the Fountain of Youth
Although the subject of much talk, downtown Kingston has been relatively neglected for many years while surrounding areas of the city attracted more real estate developments. A series of public and private investments indicate that the trend is finally reversing.read article
Timothée F. Delebarre, Country Manager, VINCI Construction Grands Projets (VCGP)
TBY talks to Timothée F. Delebarre, Country Manager of VINCI Construction Grands Projets (VCGP), on diversifying their business lines, expanding Kingston's Port, and developing innovative financing mechanisms.read article
Dittie Guise, General Manager, Montego Bay Convention Centre (MBCC)
TBY talks to the late Dittie Guise, General Manager of Montego Bay Convention Centre (MBCC), on marketing the convention center, creating an integrated tourist experience, and preparing for more events and visitors.read article
Focus: Linking Tourism
Lifting All Boats in the Rising Tide
Although significantly contributing to the economy, tourism in Jamaica suffers from an inadequate level of linkage with other sectors. The government, in partnership with private actors, is launching a number of initiatives to ensure that international tourists meet local businesses.read article
Natalie St. Louis, Founder, CEO & Managing Director, Strategic Konnections & Management Services Limited
TBY talks to Natalie St. Louis, Founder, CEO & Managing Director of Strategic Konnections & Management Services Limited, on working with businesses to further their goals, the importance of engaging with consultants, and goals for the coming year.read article


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Blackburn Rovers' Disabled Suporters Club are to hold their annual Player of the Year awards evening on Monday 27th April.
Taking place in the Premier Suite at Ewood Park, tickets for the popular event are now on sale priced at £10 for adults and £7.50 for under 16s. Price includes supper*.
Fans in attendance will get to meet their heroes with the first team players in attendance, there's also bingo and a raffle taking place.
Tickets are available to purchase from any member of the BRDSC committee, or from the Roverstore at Ewood Park and the Oneroverstore, Church Street, Blackburn. All supporters are welcome.
For further information email John Lewis on email@example.com or call 01254 209820.
*Please note that we cannot guarantee that tickets purchased after 20th April will include supper due to ordering deadlines.


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AFTER NAMING A 38-strong squad for the Six Nations, new Ireland women's head coach Adam Griggs has announced a 25-woman panel for Sunday's warm-up match against Wales at the CCB Centre for Sporting Excellence in Ystrad Mynach [kick-off 1pm].
There are still seven uncapped players in the trimmed down squad, including Galwegians duo Laura Feely and Edel McMahon, and Railway Union second row Aoife McDermott.
In the backs, Blackrock centre Michelle Claffey, Old Belvedere's Megan Williams, Railway Union's Susan Vaughan and Annette Thomas of Abbey Ladies in the UK will all hope to make a case for inclusion against France in their Six Nations opener.
Griggs explained his reasons for resting the likes of Hannah Tyrrell and Lindsay Peat by saying:
"We have also allowed a few players this weekend off to recover from some minor knocks that they've picked up over the course of camps and during the tough interpros, but we expect to have them all available for selection for the opening Women's Six Nations game against France in Toulouse in just over two weeks' time."
The Ireland squad in full:
Backs (11):
Niamh Briggs (UL Bohemians/Munster)
Michelle Claffey (Blackrock/Leinster)
Nicole Cronin (UL Bohemians/Munster)
Kim Flood (Railway Union/Leinster)
Ailsa Hughes (Railway Union/Leinster)
Claire McLaughlin (Cooke/Ulster)
Alison Miller (Old Belvedere/Connacht)
Sene Naoupu (Old Belvedere/Leinster)
Annette Thomas (Abbey Ladies)
Susan Vaughan (Railway Union/Leinster)
Megan Williams (Old Belvedere/Leinster)
Forwards (14):
Elaine Anthony (Highfield/Munster)
Anna Caplice (UL Bohemians/Munster)
Laura Feely (Galwegians/Connacht)
Orla Fitzsimons (St. Mary's/Leinster)
Nichola Fryday (Tullamore/Connacht)
Ciara Griffin (UL Bohemians/Munster) (capt)
Leah Lyons (Highfield/Munster)
Aoife McDermott (Railway Union/Leinster)
Edel McMahon ((Galwegians/Connacht)
Claire Molloy (Bristol)
Cliodhna Moloney (Railway Union/Leinster)
Ciara O'Connor (Galwegians/Connacht)
Fiona Reidy (UL Bohemians/Munster)
Ilse van Staden (Cooke/Ulster)
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Wireless Telecommunication Services (WTS)
Wireless providers are currently building out the next generation of wireless technology in order to meet the exponentially growing demand for data transmission on personal wireless devices such as smartphones, laptops, and tablets. This infrastructure build-out requires additional antenna installations throughout the City of San Francisco. The Federal Communications Commission has outlined review standards for local jurisdictions, and the City of San Francisco has further outlined standards for siting of WTS facilities within the city.
Planning Department staff are available to advise you. For questions, you can call 415.558.6377, email firstname.lastname@example.com or visit the Planning Information Center (PIC) at 1660 Mission Street, First Floor, San Francisco, where planners are available to assist you.
Español: Si desea esta información en español, llame a 415.575.9010. Tenga en cuenta que el Departamento de Planificación requerirá al menos un día hábil para responder.
中文: 如果您需要中文信息,請致電415.575.9010。請注意,規劃部門需要至少一個工 作日來回應。
Tagalog: Kung nais mo ang impormasyong ito sa Filipino, mangyaring tawagan ang 415.575.9010. Mangyaring payagan ang Departamento ng Pagpaplano ng hindi bababa sa isang.


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Favourite Christmas Treats
For some the highlight of Christmas is the presents, but for many of us it's not about the socks or the ties, it's all about the food!
According to a recent study these are the country's top ten favourite Christmas treats. Is yours included? Our Leeds Escorts by and large, agreed that mince pies were their favourite too!
Top of the list is the good old mince pie. Especially yummy warm with cream or brandy butter! Number two on the list was festive chocolates. We have to admit that Christmas wouldn't be the same for us without a tin of Quality Street!
Runners up were: Crisps, shortbread, biscuits, chocolate Yule log, Baileys, Beer, the chocolates out the advent calendar and finally alcoholic liqueurs.
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Just because you're in good health doesn't mean you don't need to pay your doctor a visit. Having an annual physical exam is the best way for you and your primary care physician to check in about your health and take any preventative actions, such as screenings or vaccinations, you may need to help keep you in good health. We talked with Rene Salazar, M.D., internist with the UT Health Austin Primary Care Clinic about the importance of annual exams for adults, (ehem including you 18-20 somethings, yes doctors' visits are important for you too) and here's what he had to say:
Why is it important for adults to have annual exams?
There are a few reasons for adults to have annual exams. One of the most important reasons is to review and update one's history (including medical/surgical history, family history, social history), health related behaviors (including tobacco, alcohol and substance use), and preventative care (cancer screenings and immunizations). Annual exams are also a great way to build a relationship with your health care provider. For example, I've used annual exams to explore patient preferences and philosophy towards medical care (i.e. aggressive vs. non aggressive approaches).
What screenings and immunizations should a patient make sure they get yearly?
For the average risk individual over the age of 50, flu shots are recommended annually as well as various types of cancer screening tests such as a colorectal cancer screening which many people don't realize is important. Additional screenings are also recommended for individuals for certain risk factors (i.e. tobacco use) or concurrent conditions like diabetes mellitus. It's important to speak with your provider to learn more about screenings and immunizations that may be important for your age demographic and potential risk factors.
Are there certain screenings that people may be less aware of that are important?
Most individuals are familiar with screening recommendations for breast and cervical cancer, however, some individuals are less familiar with other types of cancer screenings such as colorectal cancer as I mentioned above, though this is improving. Furthermore, awareness and utilization vary by patient's social or economic factors and it's important to increase awareness among various populations.
How can screenings/immunizations help in relation to preventative care and early detection?
An estimated 80,000 Americans died of the flu and it's complications during 2017-2018 flu season – the disease's highest death toll in at least four decades. Though the influence vaccine does not provide 100% protection against the flu, it does offer protection against some strains of the flu and without the vaccine, the number of deaths in 2017-2018 would have been much higher. Similarly, early detection of cancer by screening can result in decreased incidence of cancer. For example, the incidence of colorectal cancer decreased 3% per year from 2004 to 2013, this is thought to predominantly reflect the detection and removal of precancerous polyps as a result of increased colorectal cancer screenings. Bottom line: immunizations and screenings for certain types of cancer saves lives!
Why are annual exams even more important for patients who are managing other conditions?Individuals with other chronic condition such as diabetes, heart failure, or kidney failure are at a higher risk and more susceptible to certain types of infections or complications from their illness. Thus, annual exams in addition to more frequent regularly scheduled follow-ups with a provider are important.
Why is it important to establish an ongoing relationship with a primary care clinician?
There are many benefits to establishing an ongoing relationship with a primary care clinicians. A primary care clinicians can help orchestrate an individual's care especially when seeing multiple providers and specialists. Recommendations and treatment plans for multiple specialists can be overwhelming and having a primary care clinician who knows an individual's history and preferences can help minimize redundant and unnecessary testing or treatment. Finally, though all clinicians can and should advocate for their patients, having someone who really knows their patient can lead to more satisfying experiences between the patient and provider and possibly better outcomes.
Your health is an investment, so why not start today. Make an appointment with the UT Health Austin Primary Care Clinic or the Worklife Walk-In Clinic by visiting online or calling 1-833-UT-CARES. For a comprehensive guide to what screenings and immunizations you should receive for your age range download our reminder infographic here.


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Langley Getaway Sandman Signature 1 night
An idyllic combination of alluring elegance, style and comfort, Sandman Signature Langley Hotel is nestled in the vibrant community of Walnut Grove, making it the perfect location for guests looking to visit surrounding areas like Abbotsford, Surrey and Vancouver. With modern amenities like a fitness center with state-of-the-art equipment, an indoor pool and hot tub, complimentary Internet access and a business centre, this property has a contemporary and inviting appeal that engages all the senses.
Top 5 things to do
- Enjoy a meal at Moxie's Restaurant
- Visit the Fort Langley National Historic Site
- Explore the Greater Vancouver Zoo
- Try your luck at the Cascades Casino
- Stroll through Campbell Valley Regional Park
Additional Activities can be added to your package during the booking process
Day 1
Day 1 - Vancouver Island to Langley
Victoria (Swartz Bay)
Vancouver (Tsawwassen)
Staying at: Sandman Signature Langley Hotel (Signature Two Queens)
8828-201 Street, Langley, BC, V2Y 0C8
During your 95-minute BC Ferries voyage from Vancouver Island to Vancouver, you`ll pass through the majestic Gulf Islands and across the Strait of Georgia. After driving from Tsawwassen to Langley and checking in to your hotel, you can spend the rest of the day and evening enjoying the hotel`s amenities, and the shopping and culinary delights that Langley has to offer.
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Day 2 - Langley to Vancouver Island
Vancouver (Tsawwassen)
Victoria (Swartz Bay)
Enjoy the hotel's amenities or explore Langley's many shopping, cultural or culinary possibilities. At the end of the day, make your way to the Tsawwassen ferry terminal for a 95-minute sailing back to Swartz Bay.
Please select the itinerary day to show:
Day 1 - Vancouver Island to Langley
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- Driving Route
- Ferry Route
Directions Disclaimer
These directions are for planning purposes only. You may find that construction projects, traffic, weather, or other events may cause conditions to differ from the map results, and you should plan your route accordingly. You must obey all signs or notices regarding your route.
The directions displayed are directly via Google Maps and are subject to Google Maps Terms and Conditions.


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Abstract We investigate the dynamics of electron-electron recollisions in the double ionization of atoms in strong laser fields. The statistics of recollisions can be reformulated in terms of an area-preserving map from the observation that the outer electron is driven by the laser field to kick the remaining core electron periodically. The phase portraits of this map reveal the dynamics of these recollisions in terms of their probability and efficiency.
Reference F. Mauger, C. Chandre, and T. Uzer - Dynamics of recollisions for the double ionization of atoms in intense laser fields - Physical Review A 81, 063425 (2010)
Abstract We examine the nature and statistical properties of electron-electron collisions in the recollision process in a strong laser field. The separation of the double ionization yield into sequential and nonsequential components leads to a bell-shaped curve for the nonsequential probability and a monotonically rising one for the sequential process. We identify key features of the nonsequential process and connect our findings in a simplified model which reproduces the knee shape for the probability of double ionization with laser intensity and associated trends.
Reference F. Mauger, C. Chandre, and T. Uzer - From Recollisions to the Knee: A Road Map for Double Ionization in Intense Laser Fields - Physical Review Letters 104, 043005 (2010)


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There have been some interesting discussions in the Personal Finance blogosphere this week centering on how much we should tip a waiter or waitress who gave bad service or had a poor attitude. I didn't realize this was such a hot topic and one that invokes a range of strong emotions and opinions.
This got me thinking about what our response should be as Christians to bad service and tipping in general and also what our tipping reveals about our theology if anything? Are Christians generally bad tippers even if the service is excellent?
A quick Google search for "Christians are bad tippers" netted over 12,000 results. Certainly there are some who have had some horrible experiences.
Bob at ChristianPF recently posted about bad service he received at a local restaurant once the waiter realized he wasn't ordering alcohol. Bob said he gave the waiter the benefit of the doubt and still tipped around 20%.
Is Bob the exception or the rule? One story that Scott Lamb tells about is his trip to a local restaurant during the Southern Baptist Convention in North Carolina a few years back. Here's what he said:
We ate at a restaurant for lunch today after the rush was over. The waitress was either about to cry or about to punch a wall. She asked if we were with "that convention". We said yes and asked her if she had experienced a good day with "us".
She said that in fact she had not. She had worked about 3 shifts in the last 30 hours, and she said that her tips were measley.
He goes on to say:
What is worse is that she said that everybody was leaving her these little papers with Bible verses on them.
You guys have any idea what she is talking about? She even had low-tippers leave her one of those phony dollar-bill tracts.
She asked us if we knew what it felt like to pick up what you thought was a great tip, only to find out that it was not real, and that the patron had actually been a cheapskate after she served them well?
We apologized on behalf of the clods who left her 5% and a tract. My buddy Klay was picking up the bill for us, and he tipped her so well that she ran up to us with a big smile and said, "Guys, you have just made up for the whole afternoon!"
I must admit that I have tipped less for bad service before. In fact, my inclination is to "punish" the server for being rude or not keeping my water glass full.
But is that right?
I'm not so sure that "stiffing" the waiter is the best way to teach a lesson. Perhaps we should take some notes from Bob and give the waiter or waitress the benefit of the doubt.
What does tipping say about our theology?
Shouldn't Christians be the best tippers!? After all, God gives generously to his children, shouldn't we lavish the same kindness to others through little things like tips?
So what are your thoughts?
- Should Christians tip more than the average person?
- What do you do when you receive bad service?


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noiku posted a topic in Forum GamesSimple as it sounds. I'll start with Hermit.
d&d Three Houses Discord Game/D&D/Rp
BernardTheBear posted a topic in General OOCI'm hosting a Three Houses D&D/Rp game thing that would ideally include 21 of you folks! You don't have to be an expert or anything at D&D nor Roleplaying, simply join and try it out if you're even remotely interested! This will be played entirely over discord so send me a pm to be invited! The game itself: There will be primarily three big parts of the overall game. Class Sessions, "Weekends" and Battles. Class sessions are small periods where everyone will get together in their classes' voice chat and "Train" a specific proficiency in a weapon, just like in Three Houses, and the professor will give everyone a little "lesson" that will be a hint towards things to come, whether they appear on the "weekend" or during battle, the professor will have given you ample information to react to this unknown threat. These class sessions should only last about 7-10 minutes each anyway and won't actually require work of any kind, everyone can hangout and chat if they would like. "Weekend Time": The discord will have several voice chats labeled as different areas of the 3H monastery. During this also 10-15 minute time you will be able to hop between each chat and different events will occur, but ultimately where you are at the end of the 15 minutes will decide what you gained or what event you will be involved in that "Weekend". Finally combat/battle: There will be large scale battles like the battle of the eagle and lion where EVERYONE is involved head to head and there will also be a story that goes along with this huge game. Friends may turn against eachother or maybe not! You can also recruit others from other classes. There will be non-head to head fights as well where a single class will face off against enemies, and outside of "In-School" fights people can die if they run out of health! Because we are on classic that would mean you are dead forever, and you will be temporarily removed from the discord until the story comes to a conclusion. More about how the combat functions will be provided when we start! We hope to meet on weekends and it shouldn't be incredibly time consuming but I'm hoping it's more fun than anything! I also plan to stream the whole thing on twitch for those who are too afraid/were not able to join! I love all you community and send me a message if you wish to be a part of all of this!
Basicly what the title says. You first pick a favourite character from the 3 listed above and then name a Fire Emblem character of your own. To get it started I'll put 3 characters here, but all after me should just list one! Lachesis Ashe Boyd
Pokemon region in europe
Guest posted a topic in PokémonThe new Pokemon Sword &Shild games ar coming out around a half year later. My question is: How would you imagine a pokemon region based on middle europe? For exemple hungary?
Problem solving
Innocentmask posted a topic in Forum GamesUser 1 states their problem. User 2 gives out the solution to the problem. Now the goal of the game is to create a problem and have someone else solve it. Problem can range from realistic to crazily unreal. The solution can be anything that is at least plausible regardless of how unreal it is. Example: User 1: You are stuck in an elevator. User 2: Scream at the top of your lungs. Lets start! You forgot to bring your sword to the battlefield but you cannot go back to retrieve it and you have no other weapons but your armour. You must fight, what to do?
music What is Your Favorite FE Track
DB4D posted a topic in Far from the Forest...What music track from any fire emblem game is your favorite, and why is it Conquest
sacred Sacred Stones: The Best Worst Fire Emblem
DB4D posted a topic in Fire Emblem: The Sacred StonesEven Sacred Stones is my fav game in the series, when you put all bias aside and look at it as a game in general, it's pretty meh to be honest. The story has one of the best villains in the series, Lyon, and other than the dual lord story, thats really all the game has going for it. The overall plot is kinda messy, but in a way where it still works but very oddly so. And may I mention that the game is EASY. Compared to FE 6 and 7, this game is a cakewalk and doesn't show any real signs of difficulty until really late chapters, where your team will be super buff anyways so it all cancels out pretty much. I beat this game four times and I can say, with certainty, that this is the best, worst Fire Emblem game.
Fire Emblem Board GameFirst of all, I wasn't sure where to put this topic so I am putting it here. I know it isn't a ROM hack or a fan game, but I feel it still falls under Fan Projects. Once I have some progress to show, I'll begin to post some pictures!
So for the uninitiated Berwick Saga is the second game from Shouzou Kaga, creator of the original 5 Fire Emblem titles, after leaving Intelligent Systems. It's set in the same world as TearRing Saga, although the two games are not directly related by plot. It borrows a lot of elements commonly found in the Fire Emblem series, such as permadeath and weapon durability, while adding several unique and interesting twists on the old formula. Battles are no longer carried out phase by phase, but instead on a turn by turn basis for example. Many skills and ideas found in modern Fire Emblem titles can be traced back to this title as well. This playthrough is based on this English patch created by Aethin, and I definitely recommend you check it out and support the project if you can. I'm all of two maps in and it's been an absolute blast so far. Anyways, Part 1 In this part, we're first introduced to our cast of characters and get our first taste of the crazy new battle system this game has to offer. I can't help but be heavily reminded of FE4 with how this game sets up the story. Nothing too crazy happens here story-wise, but I'm already finding a lot of things to like with this game. The art doesn't look that impressive in screenshots, but seeing the game in motion I have to say that the graphics are incredibly smooth and full of life. The soundtrack is already starting to grow on me too (that boss music!). Anyone who has played TearRing Saga and enjoyed it would probably say that this game has some big shoes to fill, but so far I have to say things are looking good.
Let's play a game within a game, and write a story within a story. A common complaint I've seen about FE 1/3/11/12 is the lack of development of characters. If that's a problem for you, we're going to fix it. I propose that anyone who is interested in this game/challenge takes up an Iron Man of their chosen Archanea game. From there we take notes of what happens (who kills bosses, who damages/defeats what enemies, what enemies kill your characters/supports that occur if FE12/conversations if FE 11) When finished, we write it into a cohesive story. Or you could do it chapter by chapter. Whatever works. Building characters you're using in the story as it progresses (thoughts, backgrounds etc). Use what we know about them, head cannon, and anything you can come up with that fits canon and your playthrough. I say "we", but given I'm mid-run of New Mystery, I'd have to restart so... really, at this point it's "you" until I've freed myself up again. Good luck, and may your death count not be too high.
Make your own Death Quote
DarkSoul posted a topic in General Fire EmblemInspired by Godhand ''Saddest Death Quote'' topic, a little game for everyone. Make a death quote yourself and share it here. Mine: Hehe... In the end, my death... meant as much as my life..... no...thing...
Well, I recently beat this game, and...I really enjoyed it! Wasn't perfect, by any means; for example, the gameplay somehow managed to be even MORE unbalanced than Gaiden itself was...but I still enjoyed myself. And while the plot itself still had a lot of the doofy elements of Gaiden, the writing behind said plot went a long way to helping resolve it. Plus, I liked how much they expanded upon Act 5 (in the original Gaiden, the game just sort of...ended. It felt like the entire Act was written under a deadline). That all said, I also realize that the plot definitely had some loose ends that should have been tied up. So, I've decided it'd be fun, theory crafting ways this can all tie together. So without further adieu... Number 1: If Rudolf Could Beat Up Mila...Why Didn't He Just Beat Up Duma, Too? Why the Overly Convoluted Plan? As far as I know, Mila and Duma are equals. Otherwise, their long war before the Pact wouldn't have ended in a stalemate. So logically speaking, Rudolf could've just taken the BOTH of them out, just with the information available. But, I feel like that can be explained. I don't know the exact timeframe for all of Echoes' events, but... I think think there are two easy explanations. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1) Maybe beating up Duma WAS Rudolf's original plan...and then Mila messed that up by sealing Falchion. 2) Where Mila's followers were namby-pamby pacifists, Duma's followers were scary dark mage types. If Rudolf went after Duma...it wouldn't have just be "Rudolf vs. Duma". It would've been "Rudolf vs. Duma + The Entirety of the Duma Faithful". Perhaps Rudolf didn't think he could take the both of them at once. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Going by theory No. 1, Rudolf might've decided he wanted to try his luck with Mila, first. Perhaps he feared what Duma would do to his family and kingdom if he failed to take him down. So, instead of marching into a fight he wasn't sure he could win, he picked a fight with Mila first, knowing that she was about as strong as Duma. Then, if he emerged victorious, then he'd know he could beat Duma, too. So Rudolf marches to Mila, does his thing, wins the fight... ... ....... Aaaand then Mila seals the Falchion! Rudolf marches back to Rigel, planning on defeating Duma, and then gets stopped in his tracks when Mila figures out what he intends to do. Because remember; Mila's still selling the mental effects of degeneracy. She's not in her right mind, and she doesn't want Rudolf killing her brother. That's theory No. 1. So going by Theory No. 2, well...let's face it. The Duma Faithful are a HECK of a lot scarier than the Mila Faithful ever were. So scary, in fact, that Rudolf felt that he needed to send Alm away with Mycen, instead of just crushing the cult himself. And that makes sense. Even assuming he could round up the army he needed to fight the Duma Faithful, his army's screwed the moment he himself gets taken down. Falchion is the one thing in their world that can kill Duma. So all the Duma Faithful would need to do is focus all their firepower on Rudolf. Do that, and the entire effort collapses. It wouldn't matter how many men Rudolf had with him. Hence, why Rudolf felt the need to turn to his utterly nonsensical, overly convoluted plan. It's risky as all-get-out, but, well...Alm and Celica are the prophesized saviors. It's not much, but, it's still better than nothing. Do either of those sound like reasonable explanations? Or is there something I'm forgetting about (like, maybe Rudolf beat up Mila many years AFTER sending Alm away? Like I said, not sure on the exact timeframe of everything that happened).
[FE8] The Beggining
Alusq posted a topic in Fan ProjectsGreetings, Serenes Forest! I hope everyone's having a great Easter. As it happens, today is the day I have finally completed my magnum opus, THE BEGGINING. I sincerely believe you will find this game to be an epic and scintillating quest for revenge that will keep you on your toes. The game patches to FE8. DOWNLOAD SCREENSHOTS: SPECIAL THANKS:
Why does so many people hate this character???
DarkSoul posted a topic in General Fire EmblemThere's something that has been bothering for quite a long time, why does so many people hate Kris, the MU of New Mystery of The Emblem. Some say that is because he takes all the spotlight from Marth, I mean sure, sometimes I think he becomes too much of a hero for a deuteragonist, but still, I never saw him as such. Considering the fact that the MU customization began with him (Fire Emblem Rekka no Ken doesn't count, I'm sure you know why), of course there would be flaws, but it just seems that he's too much hated, he may not be the best MU and absolutely not the best character, but still he ain't the worse either. What do you guys think?
Hi there, I've played Awakening a few times and I finished it once in hard (during my Kellam only run). While the main game can offer you a tactical performance if you play without grinding, I've found that the paralogues' difficulty is just stupid. Let me explain: I'm doing a generals only run. My team so far is Kame(avatar) with Nowi A, Tharja with Lon'qu S, Kellam with Sully S (Kjelle was hard enough to recruit with the desolation sorcerers hitting 20-ish x2 on my fastest units, x4 on Kellam and litterally tsunamis of reinforcements), Kjelle which is level 12 so she's on the side for the moment (80 stats aside of 33 HP it's ridiculously low...maybe I should've levelled Sully in EXPonential growth because 9 spd at her join was really bad), Fred with Cordelia A (yes, I reclassed him directly into knight before chapter 5 with Anna's shop that gave me a second second seal and a magister and he was a pain in the ass to get going at the beginning but now he's better than Kellam in nearly everything) and Chrom level 2 with Olivia level 1 (Lucina level 10 with aether and luck +4 has more stats than her father, like far more, but still unusable from the get-go). I've beaten Kjelle's paralogue overusing Kame and Tharja because they were my fastest units and Fred because he was holding silver weapons and his Cordelia support helped him stay relevant. But now I have to beat Noire paralogue. In hard mode. My units have average 30 def +2 and their supports, speed ranging from 15 (Kellam...) to 26 (Tharja without Lon'qu's bonuses). Using rally def I have 36 average total def. The ennemies hit 2x on Kellam with around 42 damage (except maybe Falco knights, and I'm not even sure they hit less). there are shittons of ennemies, all have 8 movement, some use bows, they can't be ORKO because LOLHP and LOLDEF and LOLSPEED. how am I supposed to beat a chapter with so high stats and keep both Fuchrom and Noire alive? The answer is simple: screw no grind and level everyone to 20/20 and maybe reset them to 20/1 until they cap all of their fuckin stats. No but seriously, how can we still call FE a T-RPG after seeing that? And these are my stats using 65% of the random encounters I've had access to+Kjelle's paralogue and Donnel's paralogue earlier. Kellam is 20/5 (he can't ORKO so he doesn't gain as much exp), Fred level 20/8, Kame 14-14/9, Tharja 10-20/6. They have more stats than they're supposed to (except poor Kellam who I'm gonna bench straight after his daughter can do the job better than he ever will). And yet they struggle even with rally-abusing. Noire died when the top ennemy units joined with the middle ones (impossible to kill them fast enough without hero weapons, even Kame deals around 15 damage per hit with steel lance B rank and Nowi A support against 50+ HP ennemies). The worst is that I bet there are paralogues even harder (I mean ennemies with even higher stats). It's no more a T-RPG, it's a stupid grinding game. If generals with 36 def can't tank with potions, it's not normal. In a T-RPG game, there are 3 kinds of levels: 1. The ones with high quality but little number ennemies (and a few low quality fillers), 2. The ones with low quality waves of ennemies, 3. Puzzle maps (lunatic early game is the best example but it is also the best example of a LOLSTATS game rather than a T-RPG since you absolutely can't win these without oversuing Fred, the only units able to tank 2 hits+). And in Noire's paralogue, I see a mix of all these. Meaning you fight fckin hoards of high quality ennemies with max mobility coming from every corner of the map and taking you in sandwich, to recruit a unit who can't do shit and get nearly OHKO by anything. Even Lunatic Donnel is easier to recruit (and he still needs a level up while Noire doesn't require any). How am I supposed to play Noire if I have to reach endgame just to reach the stats requirement for her paralogue's completion? What's this game design?
Survivor: Serenes Forest!
Ken Masters posted a topic in Forum GamesHello and welcome; to the first Serenes Forest Survivor! *Excitement intensifies* We're here in the dark, mysterious woods of Begnion, where in the next few days, 14 Fire Emblem enthusiasts will begin the adventure of a lifetime! Together, they will have to adapt to the rough conditions, terrible time-zones and to each other, to thrive in the wilderness. They will have to collaborate with their enemies and back-stab their friends, and be sure to not be the one voted off! Who will be eliminated, who will be the last one standing? 2 Tribes, 14 people, ONE.... SURVIVOR! THE GAME: The 14 players will be randomly divided into 2 teams before the game starts. When there are only 8 players left, the tribes will merge and all challenges and immunities become individual, in a free-for-all style. Once there are only 10 players left, all eliminated participants will become part of the jury, who will vote one of the last 3 remaining players to become the holder of the title of Sole Survivor. The game will run in a 2 phase basis, each lasting 24 hours (so you should be able to chip in at least once a day regardless of your timezone! :3 ). During the Challenge Phase, both Teams will compete against each other in simple tasks (ranging from puzzle solving, internet scavenger hunts to dem paint skillz!). The victorious team will receive immunity, and the game will turn to Voting Phase, when the losing tribe will eliminate one of their member by voting him/her off. Once the results are out, the Challenge Phase starts again. THE TWISTS: Exile Island: After a challenge, the winning Tribe/Player will select someone from the loser Tribe/Players to go the Exile Island, where they will be incomunicated from the rest until the next Voting Phase ends.They will still vote, but they will go on blind. However, Exile Island is the only place where a player will have the chance to find the Hidden Immunity Idol Hidden Immunity Idol: After arriving Exile Island, the exiled player will receive a clue to the location of the Idol. The player must then guess its location. If successful they will receive the Idol in private. Said Idol can be played up until there's only 4 players in the game, it can be gifted to another player, and can only be played BEFORE the Voting Phase results are announced Once used, the Idol will return to Exile Island, where it will be placed in a new location. THE RULES: Starting private conversations is not only allowed, but recommended. Throughout the game you should be strategizing with multiple people. There are two rules however. In all game conversations you should add me as a participant. This way I can monitor everything that's going on in the game. I won't post in the conversations or let it affect the game, but I will keep up with all the game talk. You must keep all In-Game activities in the official Serenes Forest Survivor server, or this thread. No tribe/secret alliance server, please. Be cool :3 THE PLACES THE PLAYERS: Sign in by typing "/in". The game will take place in THIS Discord Server. This thread will remain for signups, game discussion and updates More details will be given in the Game server. Feel free to ask any questions! Game will start December 18, finishing right before New Year (What a better way to celebrate than being crowned Sole Survivor!)
Nobody posted a topic in Far from the Forest...There's this neat short game thing that I enjoy playing called Geoguessr and I wanted to share it with this forum and see how many points you guys get. It basically presents you a google street view picture from anywhere in the world, and you have to guess on a map where it is, for 5 rounds. It's really neat because after a while you can get really precise and really learn how each place is without leaving your room. It's a fun and informative way to pass time/be entertained. https://geoguessr.com/world/play
I made a Print & Play FE Board Game (Free to download now!)
Monkeydlu posted a topic in Fan ProjectsHey guys! I've been a long time fan of the Fire Emblem franchise. I've played every game released since the GBA era, so even though I'm not a die hard, this is definitively my favorite game series. Fire Emblem Heroes hit me and my wallet hard, but after a while I realized the art assets would be a perfect spring board for a board game! So here it is! You can download the game via drop box. The link is on my FB page (click the play game button) so please like and follow! I'll be posting updates as I update balance and release new unit cards! I'll also be posting tutorials on my fb page on how I printed my cards, as I've gone through a LOOOOT of trial and error to make really good looking cards, and theres alot of different materials and techniques you can use. (But to start, for best results, use a Laser Color printer with Cotton Linen Cardstock 65lb) Dice are only for keeping track of HP, not anything else. No RNG in this game :) Also theres typos in the imgur album but they're fixed in the dropbox download folder. https://imgur.com/a/8n7rk https://www.facebook.com/BrotherMingGames/
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Purple Mage posted a topic in Forum GamesI don't know if someone started something like this, but I'll go for it. Tell people what you think of their sig. No rude comments, please.
A bunch of ideas for a game i plan to makeRepost from feu These are ideas for a game(not an hack)i plan to make one day. This list will most likely be updated with more ideas later
I am sure many of us (if not all of us) are familiar with Marth and how Shadow Dragon and its sequel, to an extent, (note, by Shadow Dragon, I mean both the original and the remake) had a rather minimalist plot. That being said, we know that Marth's indirect ancestor, Anri, defeated Medeus and the Dohlr Empire 100 years before the events of Shadow Dragon, and we know of some other characters who were around at that time, including the following: Anri's brother Marcelus, Cartas who became king of Archanea, Cartas' brother Marlon who became king of Aurelis, Ordwin: a soldier who founded the kingdom of Grust, and Iote: slave-turned-rebel against the Dohlr Empire who would become the first king of Macedon. With this and what little was revealed about each of these characters in mind, I had an idea for a Fire Emblem game that took place 100 years before the story of Marth. The story would follow three protagonists down their initially separate routes: Anri, Iote, and Cartas, and all three would have unique classes: Anri would be the typical swordsman lord (though a peasant; quite ironically), Iote would ride a wyvern (one idea I had was that he could dismount the wyvern and the wyvern could fight as a separate unit), and I hadn't decided in the case of Cartas; likely some form of cavalry unit. It would also feature the other listed characters as well as a young Wendell (and/or a young Wrys) as playable characters. The story would help answer a lot of questions left unanswered by the thin plot of Marth's games. What do you think?
I would. I'd buy the crap out of it.
Roll to dodge
LegendOfChaos posted a topic in Forum GamesI was lazy and this text from this website ( http://rpgcode.ultimaterpg.org/t3-roll-to-dodge-rules ) explains the rules Better then I could: The GM (Game Master) posts a situation the players are in. The players then post their actions, according to the conditions GM sets. The GM then rolls for the actions' results, and writes them out in his post. Then the players post actions again, ad infinitum. The action results are defined by a six-sided die roll: [1]: Epic Fail. Your efforts only worsened your situation. [2]: Fail. Your skills or luck were insufficient. [3]: Meager success: The situation didn't improve by as much as you have intended. [4]: Success: Your efforts were sufficient to achieve your goal. [5]: Epic Success: Your skills and luck have combined to ensure your success. [6]: Overshot: Your efforts were more than required for the goal's completion, and your luck is such that unfortunate side-effects are inevitable. If at any time something threatens a player, that player may make a roll to avoid the threat. For each action, any number of rolls may be made, as determined by the GM. Primary causes for multiple rolls include, but are not limited to: * Actions explicitly composed of multiple actions * Actions that imply other actions that are not declared free For every dodge roll, any number of additional rolls may be made, as determined by the circumstances, and any skills or special effects applied to the player" end website quote (i edited some part of the website text out here because I didn't agree with It) The goal of the game is to kill the other players. Everyone starts out with 100 Hp. I will probably accept 8 players for the first round but that could change if I get a lot of interest. Here is an example action: " I shoot an ak-47 at player x" This person would not be able to perform this action without having a ak-47 (they would have to use an action to try to pick one up or summon one) but if they did have an ak-47, I would roll a die for the person doing the action to determine the result. If the roll was a success, then I roll a dice for player x to see if x dodges the attack. You can make alliances during the game. If you have any questions you may ask me.
game The Return of BlankManAt the urging of a certain someone, I am reviving this game with a new BlankMan base. The base is free to use for other spriting projects as a blank base. Credit would be appreciated if used; please don't claim it as your own. For those of you familiar with this: Great! Get started. For those of you who aren't, the story goes a little like this: BlankMan lost his parts one day when a digital wind blew by, 0ing and 1ing away his features, clothing, accessories, and even his girlfriend. He, being the smart, albeit faceless man he was, came immediately to seek the help of some spriters (us) to help put him back together. Help BlankMan by giving him a face with eyes, nose, mouth, and brows, and then dress him up in style. You may splice or custom parts, but you may only add one part at a time. BlankMan is a respectful sprite and hopes no one will edit another spriter's lovingly-donated parts. He also hopes he will look decidedly presentable to his girlfriend when he is finished. The TL;DR Explanation: Basically, the game functions very similarly to Mug Medley. However, the difference is that only one part can be added on per turn, and each part added cannot be removed or edited (with exceptions*). Forum rules apply to added content, so please try to keep it appropriate. That being said, have fun. Splice or custom features, clothing, hair, etc. onto the base Only one part may be added at a time. You may not edit or remove anyone else's parts. Please be courteous. Don't cover up too much of the base at a time. Please try not to be obscene. If anyone takes offense to your addition, consider it disqualified. Please save in PNG format to prevent loss of color and quality. *Exceptions include: overlapping parts (try to keep as much of it visible as possible), palette consolidation **Claim rules may be added if post ninjas start getting a little too frisky.
GATHER ROUND! The Hearthstone Thread
Interest posted a topic in Multiplayer Online GamesI was going to make this thread earlier, but Hearthstone was in closed beta. However, as of this posting, the game is now in open beta! This thread is for all discussions Hearthstone. Have an awesome deck you want to share? Want to talk strategics? Want to complain about an OP class? You can do all that and more here!


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With a growing understanding of the type of beauty that works in today's social media driven culture, how can our everyday individuality be seen as beautiful?
Every year at fashion week there is a push for more diversity within the industry and there have been slow and steady improvement's year on year, look at the success of Chromat's show last September which took the fashion world, and social media channels in general, by storm. The show was representative of every female; slimmer, thicker, different skin tones, hair colours and textures, females who have battled with health and illnesses, it was a breath of fresh air in what can seem like an industry which lacks such diversity in really representing what life is really like.
But whilst change is happening on the runways each season, when we take to instagram and look at other women and influencers with their cinched in waist's, micro bladed eyebrows, lash extensions, lip fillers and botox it can sometimes seem as if there is an unattainable beauty standard to reach. Every era has had a standard or ideal of beauty. In ancient history, curvy goddesses such as Venus and Aphrodite were seen as the epitome of beautiful. Marilyn Monroe was celebrated for her curves and then the sixties and nineties saw the rise of waif like figures on the catwalk such as Kate Moss and Twiggy. We can't forget the infamous Kate Moss quote "nothing tastes as good as skinny feels". What all these era's have in common is the fixation and obsession with being a particular size; size 6, size 10, all the obsession focuses on being a particular weight.
Today, 'Slim Thicc' is the beauty standard of our time; a small waist and a big bum, a small nose and big lips. The increasing normalisation of Face-tune and filters on Snapchat also, albeit subconsciously, contributes to this standard as they allow people to distort their faces to achieve this kardashian-esque appearance. Influencer Danielle Mansutti's video 'an honest chat about social media & facetune' highlights the negative effects and dangerous cycle of attempting to try and replicate a certain standard of beauty.
With so much emphasis on the landscape of beauty focusing on one uniform aesthetic it can seem as if no one is celebrating their individuality and striving for individual identity anymore. However some companies are doing their best to highlight that we shouldn't be afraid to express who we really are. CVS Health highlighted significant progress as 70% of imagery in store is compliant with the no-manipulation standard as well as convincing big name brands such as Revlon, Rimmel, L'Oreal, Unilever, Burts Bee's and others to implement the cause. Urban Decay's campaign didn't edit models skin, allowing close ups of pores, wrinkles and sun spots.
Whilst we may feel bombarded with a certain depiction of beauty through instagram and snapchat, ultimately we do choose who we follow and this article highlights 10 Instagram accounts which will diversify your feed and celebrates a truly individual beauty. As the saying goes, be the change you wish to see in the world and celebrate yourself for who you really are.


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January 27th, 2015
Michael in the Window
by cgindy
Listen to "Michael In the Window" by Chad Caroland here.
Featured this week by City Gallery resident songwriter Chad Caroland is one of the Old Northside's most notable neighborhood relics: "Angel of the Resurrection."
In an effort to keep the story of the "Angel of the Resurrection" alive, Caroland has created a wonderfully didactic song commemorating the stained glass window that was originally found in the sanctuary of the First Presbyterian Church of Indianapolis (now Redeemer Presbyterian) at 16th and Delaware, but has since been removed for the sake of preservation.
This originally two-paneled stained glass window was designed and created by Frederick Wilson, an artist and designer at Tiffany Studios in America. Mary Lord Dimmick Harrison commissioned Wilson to craft the window in honor of her late husband Benjamin Harrison, the 23rd President of the United States.
In life, Benjamin Harrison was a member of First Presbyterian Church. He also taught Sunday school, and was an elder there until his death in 1901.
The "Angel of the Resurrection" portrays the archangel Michael calling the dead to rise as he announces Christ's second coming. This image of St. Michael is accompanied by a verse from the Apostle Paul's letter to the Church in Ephesus, in which he quotes the prophet Isaiah by saying, "Awake thou that sleepest, and arise from the dead, and Christ shall give thee light."
"This song is written from the perspective of someone who is dead, and who is hearing Michael call out to him or her to wake up at the end of time," Caroland explained, "The bulk of the song is written as a sort of indie, math rock piece in three parts. The ending features a crescendo of violin, viola, and cello, courtesy of Leila Vanest, Ellen Christenberry, and Abigail Vanest."
In this piece, Caroland pays homage to "Angel of the Resurrection" as a pinnacle of the rich artistic heritage of Indy's urban neighborhoods. He invites his viewers reminisce with him, and to remember the history of our city's aesthetic.
The "Angel of the Resurrection" is now on display at the Indianapolis Museum of Art in the American Gallery.


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