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Thursday, December 10th, 2009
You’ve heard of varicose veins — those swollen veins that sometimes show up in the legs. You’ve probably heard your grandma and her old lady friends talking about their varicose veins and never thought twice about them.
But hopefully you’ve never heard your grandma mention a varicocele, which is also a swelling of the veins. A varicocele happens just to guys, and you probably won’t sit around and talk about it with your pals. That’s because it occurs not in the legs but in a place a bit more private and a lot more tender — the scrotum. It’s generally harmless and basically the same kind of thing as varicose veins in the legs. But what exactly is a varicocele and how do you get rid of it?
What Is a Varicocele?
In all guys, there’s a structure that contains arteries, veins, nerves, and tubes — called the spermatic cord — that provides a connection and circulates blood to and from the testicles. Veins carry the blood flowing from the body back toward the heart, and a bunch of valves in the veins keep the blood flowing one way and stop it from flowing backward. In other words, the valves regulate your blood flow and make sure everything is flowing in the right direction.
But sometimes these valves can fail. When this happens, some of the blood can flow in reverse. This backed-up blood can collect in pools in the veins, which then causes the veins to stretch and get bigger, or become swollen. This is called a varicocele (pronounced: var-uh-ko-seel).
Who Gets Them?
Although they don’t happen to every guy, varicoceles are fairly common. They appear in about 15% of guys between 15-25 years old, and they mostly occur during puberty. That’s because during puberty, the testicles grow rapidly and need more blood delivered to them. If the valves in the veins in the scrotum aren’t functioning quite as well as they should, the veins can’t handle transporting this extra blood from the testicles. So, although most of the blood continues to flow correctly, blood begins to back up, creating a varicocele.
An interesting fact is that varicoceles occur mostly on the left side of the scrotum. This is because a guy’s body is organized so that blood flow on that side of the scrotum is greater, so varicoceles happen more often in the left testicle than the right. Although it’s less common, they can sometimes occur on both sides.
What Are the Signs and Symptoms?
In most cases, guys have no symptoms at all. A guy might not even be aware that he has a varicocele. However, if there are symptoms, they tend to occur during hot weather, after heavy exercise, or when a guy has been standing or sitting for a long time. Signs include:
• a dull ache in the testicle(s)
• a feeling of heaviness or dragging in the scrotum
• dilated veins in the scrotum that can be felt (described as feeling like worms or spaghetti)
• discomfort in the testicle or on that particular side of the scrotum
• the testicle is smaller on the side where the dilated veins are (due to difference in blood flow)
What Do Doctors Do?
It’s a good idea to get a testicular exam regularly, which is normally part of a guy’s regular checkup. In addition to visually checking for any unusual lumps or bumps, the doctor generally feels the testicles and the area around them to make sure a guy’s equipment is in good shape and there are no problems.
A testicular exam may be done while a guy is standing up so that the scrotum is relaxed. (Some abnormalities like a varicocele can be more easily felt in a standing position.) The doctor checks things like the size, weight, and position of the testicles, and gently rolls each testicle back and forth to feel for lumps or swelling. The doctor also feels for any signs of tenderness along the epididymis, the tube that transports sperm from the testicles.
The spermatic cord is also examined for any indication of swelling. If the doctor suspects a varicocele, he or she might confirm suspicions by using a stethoscope to hear the blood flowing backward through the faulty veins or might even use an ultrasound, which can identify malfunction of the veins and also measure blood flow.
Do Varicoceles Cause Permanent Damage?
Although there is no way to prevent a varicocele, it usually needs no special treatment. A varicocele is usually harmless and more than likely won’t affect a guy’s ability to father a child. Some experts believe, though, that in some cases a varicocele might damage the testicle or decrease sperm production. In those cases, a doctor will probably recommend surgery.
What If the Doctor Finds a Varicocele?
Varicoceles are generally harmless, but if there is any pain and swelling the doctor may prescribe an anti-inflammatory medication to relieve it. If the varicocele is causing discomfort or aching, wearing snug underwear (like briefs) or a jock strap for support may bring relief. If pain is persistent and support doesn’t help, the doctor may recommend a varicocelectomy (a surgical procedure to remove the varicocele).
A varicocelectomy is done by a urologist (pronounced: yoo-rah-luh-jist), a doctor who specializes in urinary and genital problems. The procedure is usually done on an outpatient basis (meaning there’s no need for an overnight stay in hospital). The patient usually receives general or local anesthesia. Then, the doctor simply ties off the affected vein to redirect the flow of blood into other normal veins.
In some cases, instead of surgery, doctors can pass a plastic tube into the vein that’s causing the varicocele and treat the problem by causing a blockage in the blood flow to the enlarged vein. Talk with your doctor about whether this form of treatment might be an option for you.
After surgery, the doctor probably will recommend that a guy wears a scrotal support and places an ice pack on the area to bring down any swelling. There may be discomfort in the testicle for a few weeks, but after that, any aches and pains will go away and everything should be back in full working order.
Reviewed by: Steven Dowshen, MD
Sources : http://kidshealth.org
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Wednesday, December 9th, 2009
i found the complete articles about how to paint our room, i found it at howstuffworks.com just read the following articles, enjoy it :
Painting a room can be a task that takes a couple of hours, a half day, or more. It all depends on what and how much you decide to paint. You can freshen up a room by giving a door or cabinet a new coat of paint in just a few hours. Or you can break it into smaller jobs and spread them out over a week or more. Whatever the size of the job you decide to tackle, the painting techniques remain the same.
In this article, we’ll take you all the way through the process of painting a room. From prepping to cleaning up, we have the job — and your room — covered. We’ll start at square one, with how you should use your painting equipment.
Brushes
When you embark on an interior painting job, you’ll soon discover how easy it is to use brushes and rollers competently. Even so, there are a few techniques that will help postpone fatigue and provide a neater job.
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Grasp sash and trim brushes as you would
a pencil (top). Hold a wall brush with your
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The grip you use depends on the brush you’ve chosen. Trim and sash brushes with pencil handles are grasped much as you would a pencil, with the thumb and the first two fingers of the hand. This technique gives you excellent control for intricate painting. With beaver-tail handles on larger brushes, you’ll need a stronger grip because the brushes are wider and heavier. Hold the handle with the entire hand, letting the handle span the width of your palm as you would hold a tennis racket. This technique works best when you’re painting large, flat surfaces.
The goal of loading a brush is to get as much paint on the wall as possible without dribbling it all over the floor and yourself in the process. It will take you only a few minutes to be able to gauge accurately how much paint your brush will hold along the way. Meanwhile, start the job by dampening the bristles of the brush (with water for latex or the appropriate thinner for other types of paint) to condition them and make them more efficient. Remove excess moisture by gently striking the metal band around the handle’s base against the edge of your palm and into a sink or bucket.
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Never dip a brush more than about
one-third the length of the bristles into
the paint. If you do, the brush will
become next to impossible to clean. |
With the first dip, move the brush around a bit in the paint to open the bristles and let the brush fill completely. It will be easier to pick up a full load if you jab the brush gently into the paint with each dip. With most latex paints, you can simply dip the brush and let the excess drip off for a few seconds before moving the brush to the wall. With thinner coatings, however, you may have to gently slap the brush against the inside of the paint can or lightly drag it across the inside edge of the lip to remove excess paint.
To neatly paint up to a line where two edges or colors meet, called “cutting in,” use a trim brush with beveled bristles (the end of the brush resembles a chisel). Paint five or six strokes perpendicular to the edge of the ceiling or the wall. Next, smooth over these strokes with a single, long stroke, painting out from the corner first, then vertically. Where the wall and ceiling come together, use downward strokes on the wall first followed by smooth horizontal strokes. (more…)
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Monday, December 7th, 2009
Hugo Boss is a global fashion house which has a chain of stores in 102 countries across the world. It was founded by Hugo Ferdinand Boss in 1923 in Metzingen, Germany. Hugo was the member of the Nazi party. With the rise of Hitler in 1933, Hugo Boss became the official supplier of uniforms to SA and SS guards.
Hugo Boss experienced highs and lows in his business. He was charged for being a Nazi supporter and was denied to vote in Germany. Even after his death in 1948, his business survived which started to make suits and became a famous fashion house for male fashion industry.
Hugo Boss launched its first perfume in 1993, exactly 70 years after it was founded. Ever since Hugo Boss perfume line has grown to be a successful part of the company and is rated as one of the top most perfume brands in the industry.
The first perfume under the Hugo Boss brand was called Boss Elements for men released in 1994. It has an aromatic spicy fragrance which has a blend of lavender, basil, aldehydes, bergamot, lemon, musk, amber, sandalwood, jasmine, coriander, leather, oakmoss and many other interesting fragrances.
Hugo Elements Aqua for men was cologne with a woody aromatic fragrance. This cologne was launched in 1997. It has pineapple, lavender and mint with coriander, tea, pepper, vanilla, sandalwood and patchouli. It gives a clean, fresh and elegant fragrance and has been a favorite among most men.
Hugo Boss introduced the suave Boss in Motion for men edition in 2002. It has a fresh and sensual smell and it perfect for people who have an active lifestyle. This fragrance is radiant a perfect for young men. The ad campaign of Boss in Motion featured Julien Hedquist who personifies the characteristics of an energetic, young, dynamic and self-confident youth.
Boss in Motion was followed by Boss in Motion Blue, Green and Black in 2004, 2005 and 2006 respectively. Other fragrances of Hugo Boss include Boss Intense, Boss Pure, Boss Selection, and Boss Soul.
The latest edition of Hugo Boss perfumes is the Femme L’Eau Fraiche launched in 2009. It has a gentle, refreshing and very cheerful fragrance. It is perfect for tranquil and peaceful evenings. This fragrance makes you feel relaxed and calm. It is the third version of Feminine Boss Femme fragrances. The first one was Boss Femme introduced in 2006 and the second version was called Essence de Femme launched in 2007. All the bottles of the Boss Femme editions are the same with a pink packaging and light pink nuances.
Sienna Miller is the new face for Boss Orange which is the latest Hugo Boss fragrance. This new fragrance is musky, sweet and sexy.
With immense success in men’s suits, which had set a benchmark for all the other leading fashion houses, Hugo Boss’ venture into perfume industry was indeed triumphant. Though Hugo Boss started their perfume line 70 years after the launch of the company, it had an almost immediate recognition in the world of fragrances.
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Monday, December 7th, 2009
Stephan Winkelmann, President and CEO of Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A., welcomed customers, VIPs and Lamborghini executives to the exclusive grand opening celebration of the newest Automobili Lamborghini Boutique, located in a luxury shopping center outside of Los Angeles.
The Los Angeles fashion boutique will be the second Automobili Lamborghini boutique to open in 2009, after the Beijing, China store in November. Beijing and Los Angeles were strategically chosen for their locations — Beijing as one of the world’s fastest growing markets and Southern California, traditionally one of the brand’s strongest regions.
“Opening an Automobili Lamborghini Boutique in Los Angeles further demonstrates our brand extension strategy towards high-end products consistent with the spirit of luxury sports cars,” stated Winkelmann. “The philosophy behind the Collezione Automobili Lamborghini fashion line is synonymous with the traits of each Lamborghini super sports car: Extreme, Uncompromising and unmistakably Italian. The Automobili Lamborghini Boutique embodies this culture to offer customers access to a more glamorous and exclusive world.”
In celebration of the opening, nearly 30 Lamborghini owners and their super sports cars gathered in Santa Monica, Calif. for an exclusive drive event. They were joined by Lamborghini executives, including Winkelmann, who led a convoy in a scenic drive to the grand opening of the Automobili Lamborghini Boutique. A Collezione runway fashion show introduced guests to new products from the Autumn/Winter 2009 Collection.
Positioned inside the high-end Westfield Topanga shopping center’s luxury wing, the Automobili Lamborghini Boutique will sell items from the Collezione fashion line, comprised of men’s, women’s and junior’s collections for all four seasons. These collections include beautifully tailored Italian fashion and fine Italian leather accessories including hats, shoes, briefcases, and more; as well as Lamborghini crested t-shirts, sweatshirts and accessories. The collection is tailored not only to Lamborghini buyers, but to the luxury consumer who values quality, style and elegance.
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Sunday, December 6th, 2009
here i found the artistic and unique pictures, here is the photo, take a look
the information will be add soon 
sources : kaskus the largest indonesian comunity
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Thursday, December 3rd, 2009
Laconia Greece
A gifted place promising an unprecedented holiday experience
The history, the scenic landscape and the climate combine and give the Laconian land its special characteristics. Human presence has left its traces in the whole area of Laconia prefecture. The archeological findings are scattered everywhere: from the caves of Diros to Vafio, Elos, Pellana and Maleas of the archaic era, to Sparta of the historic era, to the Byzantine Mistras, Geraki and Monemvassia. And finally to Mani, from the castles of which broke out the uprising of 1821.
Laconia (Lakonia) is situated on the northeastern part of Peloponnese and covers an area of 3.636 km. Its terrain is mostly semi-mountainous, with rich and fertile plains and 5% of the area is taken up by forests. It is washed by the Messinian and the Laconian Bays, also by the Myrtoon and Cretan Seas. The wonderful islets Trinassos, Glaros, Leptonissi, Kasela, Roditsa, Daskalio and the island Elafonissos belong to Laconia. It is defined by the two impressive mountain ranges: Taygetos on the west and Parnonas on the east and between them the river Eurotas flows through the Laconian plain.
The plains around Sparta are extremely fertile, full of orange and olive trees. There follows a hilly region where you can find a great variety of aromatic herbs and brushwood.
From an administrative aspect the prefecture of Laconia consists of four provinces: Gythio (its capital Gythio), Epidavros Limira (its capital Molai), Lacaedaemon (its capital Sparta) and Itilo (its capital Areopolis). It has a population of 95.695 people whereas 14.084 of them reside in Sparta. The prefecture’s financial resources derive mainly from agriculture. The most important products are its famous olive-oil, oranges, figs, honey and tomatoes.
Laconia Greece Hotels
Laconia Greece has excellently developed tourist infrastructure offering numerous hotels, villas, studios, apartments and rooms for rent spread all over the prefecture. You can find accommodation that will satisfy your needs to the utmost with its up-to date facilities and comfort services, not only in towns such as Gythio, Sparta, Mani, Itilo, Neapoli, Monemvasia, but also in smaller charming seaside and mountainous settlements. Pick the most suitable type of accommodation that suits you best and relish a unique holiday around Laconia Greece.
Laconia Greece Nightlife & Events
If you want to combine your vacation with night-time entertainment, scrumptious traditional dishes and various cultural events, then Laconia Greece is the top destination for you. It offers vibrant nightlife in charming little bars, there are all-day cafés and restaurants serving various delicacies all around the prefecture, providing visitors with everything they need for carefree and exciting vacations.
Entertainment in Laconia does not end with clubbing or dining, as there are various cultural and athletic events and festivals. If you find yourself in Laconia during summertime, you will be given the chance to attend cultural festivals with various events, such as plays and concerts and visit exhibitions in Sparta, Gyhtio, Monemvasia and Neapoli. In Mytras there is a big festival taking place every year from August 26 to September 2, which attracts people from the whole of Peloponnese and other Greek areas. In Sparta, it is worth attending the athletic event “Spartathlonâ€, in which international athletes take part, in remembrance of Phidippides, a herald who run from Athens to Sparta to request help against the Persians.
Laconia Greece Sightseeing
If you have time to dedicate to sightseeing in Laconia Greece, you will be glad to discover that this place has a lot to offer in terms of historical and other attractions. Sparta is surrounded by ancient sights and the center of the city is crowned with many neoclassical buildings and monuments. Findings from excavations at the ancient town of Sparta can be seen at the Archaeological Museum of the area. At Amykles is the throne of Apollo, at Vafio lies the Mycenaean tomb where the two world famous golden cups were found and are displayed at the National Archaeological Museum in Athens.
Do not miss taking a tour around the very well preserved Byzantine town of Mystras with the Archaeological Museum and at the scenic castle-town of Monemvasia, which is of unique beauty. At Gythio you can admire the remains of the ancient town, while at a distance of 10 km towards Areopolis you can see the impressive Passava’s castle. Last but not least, do take a tour at the renowned Alepotripa and Vlychada caverns at Pyrgos Dirou. You will stand witnesses of a unique natural phenomenon, stunning stalactites and stalagmites, while part of the Vlychada cavern tour takes place in a boat. It is a unique lifetime experience!
As attractions in this prefecture are innumerable, make sure you get a map of Laconia to guide you through amazing sightseeing moments and provide you with useful travel information.
The two peninsulas of Laconia (Lakonia), the first flat, the second rocky have one common characteristic: the beautiful seashores, some of them with rocky small bays and secluded havens and others with infinite, sandy beaches. In Monemvasia, recreation by the sea can be enjoyed at the municipal beach to the north, at Pera Kakavos and Pori, and to the south at Agia Paraskevi, Nomia, Agios Stefanos and Xifias. Elafonissos possesses exquisite, trademark beaches, such as Kontogoni and Kalogeras near the village, Lefki on the eastern coast, the famous beach of Simos- in the bay of Frangos, with its sand dunes and cedars, the beach of the bay of Sarakiniko and the sandy beach of Panagia on the western coast, opposite four small islands. The sea is generous with its gifts along the coastal region of Gythion, from the municipal beach to the sandy beaches of Mavrovouni and Selinitsa where the Careta-Careta turtles always come to lay their eggs. To the south are the hospitable beaches of Vathi, Ageranos, Skoutari, Kalyvia and Paganea, with crystal-clear water.
Other very well organized beaches to enjoy your swim, outdoor activities and a delicious meal nearby the sea are the beaches in Neapolis, Archangelos, Vathia, Vlachiotis, Molai, Itilo and many more.
Laconia Greece Weather & Climate
The climate of the area, purely Mediterranean, varies with regions. Winter is generally mild, with rainfalls and snowy periods on the mountainous country. Summer is hot, autumn is mild and spring is simply wonderful. Laconia is regarded a perfect destination for carefree vacations all year round.
How to Reach Laconia Greece
You can get to Laconia prefecture by car, the easiest and most convenient way if you want to travel around and get acquainted with the beautiful beaches and important attractions. Sparta is 246 km from Athens, it can be accessed via the National Highway and the trip lasts for approximately 3 hours. There are also frequent intercity bus trips connecting Sparta with Athens, Thessaloniki and various Peloponnese prefectures. What is more, there are ferry boat departures from Gythio to Kithira, Antikithira and Crete and from Neapoli to Kithira, Antikithira and Elafonissos.
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Wednesday, December 2nd, 2009
Like living things, even inanimate objects have the age and endurance. Our house is no exception. our house is unique because it consists of various elements forming the building. Not only the main structure and support, but also your furniture.
Periodically, these elements could change, both the quality and form. This is caused internal and external factors. Examples of internal factors such as wooden structure columns, the surface can slowly destroyed by termites.
Not only from shaping the structure and building materials factors, renovation also came from eskternal factor, in this case the needs of the home or building owner. The number of members of the household increases, for example, is one cause. Another cause is a condition that is not comfortable house to live or housing conditions that do not suit your needs. Generally this occurs because buying a house from the developer.
Whole of this problem is not a problem especially when the funds. For that to have a plan to renovate the house to think of a mature and wise. Do not let the fact renovation activity stalled in the middle of the road or your initial goal is not reached.
While preparing for the factors mentioned above, start looking for information about the design and materials from various sources. You can request the assistance of experts if you plan to renovate the house is medium or large. This way you will have a design image easily understood by artisans or foremen. In addition, you always try to design discipline and time that have been planned to avoid swelling the budget and time estimates specified time not stretch.
We know the home renovation process in general:
bulk
If all things related to the planned renovations are done, a good idea to use the bulk system. However, because the contractor after the deadline has been given, there are times when the quality is not good.
daily
In contrast to the bulk, if the implementation plan was not yet ripe but not yet urgent condition, you select daily carpenter system. In terms of quality will be better workmanship and detail. But be careful, could delay the process.
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