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Cancer touches nearly everyone in some way. Studies show one in 8 women will develop breast cancer during her lifetime, making it the second most frequently diagnosed cancer in women. That's why Fairfield Medical Center has a team of nationally recognized experts who work together to make sure no cancer patient has to fight the battle alone. Our high level of expertise and care is driven from our passion to care for you.
To learn more about breast cancer and how we can help you fight it, click on any of the links below.
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Breast Cancer Symptoms
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Fairfield Medical Center's cancer program is nationally recognized
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Inherited changes in certain genes increase the risk of breast cancer. Women who carry changes in these genes have a much higher risk of breast cancer than women who do not carry these changes.
Studies have shown that if another member of your family, male or female, has been diagnosed with breast cancer, your chances of developing the disease increase.
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If you have undergone radiation therapy to the chest area before the age of 30, you have an increased risk of developing breast cancer later in life. This includes being treated for Hodgkin's lymphoma. Recent studies have shown that the younger a person was when they received the radiation therapy, the greater the chance of developing breast cancer later in life.
Studies indicate that the more alcohol a person drinks, the greater the risk of developing breast cancer.
If you had your first menstrual period before age 12 or went through menopause after age 55, you have an increased risk of developing breast cancer. Studies also have shown that women who had their first full-term pregnancy after age 30 or who have never had a full-term pregnancy are also at increased risk of developing breast cancer.
If you used a combined estrogen and progestin menopausal hormone therapy for more than five years, you have an increased chance of developing breast cancer.
Studies have found that postmenopausal women who have not used menopausal hormone therapy have a higher chance of getting breast cancer if you are overweight or obese.
The most common sign of breast cancer is a new lump or mass. For this reason, it is important to have any new breast mass, lump or breast change checked by a healthcare professional experienced in diagnosing breast diseases.
Additional signs and symptoms of breast cancer can include:
A lump or thickening that feels different than the surrounding area
Changes in the size, shape or look of the breast
A bloody discharge from the nipple
Changes in the feel or appearance of the skin or nipple
An area that is distinctly different from any other area on either breast
A marble-like hardened area under the skin
These changes may be found during a breast self-exam
If you noticed any of these changes taking place, even if a recent mammogram was performed, please contact your physician as soon as possible.
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This group provides hope, support, information and friendship to
anyone touched by cancer, including patients, survivors, family members
and friends. We welcome individuals coping with any type of
chronic illness. The group meets the fourth Thursday of most months from
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This support group is for women touched by breast cancer. The group meets at 7 p.m. the third Monday of each month at the Rising House, 131 High St. in Lancaster. For more information about the support group, call 740-467-3198.
This network is composed of an online community where survivors and caregivers share their experiences and recommend helpful resources. For more information, go to csn.cancer.org.
This is a support program (in-person, online and telephone) for survivors and their loved ones. For more information, please call 1-800-227-2345
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This program connects people newly diagnosed with breast cancer and their families with trained volunteers (who are breast cancer survivors) in their area. For more information, please call 1-800-227-2345 or go to cancer.org.
This community is composed of support programs (in-person, online and telephone) for survivors and their loved ones. For more information, please call 1-888-793-9355 or visit cancersupportcommunity.org.
This project offers support programs (online and telephone) for lesbian, bisexual and transgender individuals living with cancer and their partners. For more information, please visit whitman-walker.org/mautnerproject.
After the emotional impact of a breast cancer diagnosis, just thinking about insurance, finances, or finding services can seem overwhelming. That's why there are programs and organizations that offer the resources, support and guidance you need. Learn more about them by calling our Breast Care Helpline at 1-877 GO KOMEN (1-877-465-6636) or by talking with your local affiliate at komencolumbus.org.
Breast Cancer Treatments
Your doctor will consult with you and determine a suggested treatment plan, possibly different from these general treatment options.
The most common treatment options are:
Radiation therapy
Hormone therapy
Targeted therapy
Bone-directed therapy
Currently, there are two surgical options to treat breast cancer:
Mastectomy. During a mastectomy, the entire breast and underarm lymph nodes are removed.
Lumpectomy. During a lumpectomy (also called a breast conserving surgery or partial mastectomy), the cancerous mass, the surrounding tissue and usually the underarm lymph nodes are removed. This procedure keeps as much of the breast tissue as possible.
Radiation Therapy
Radiation therapy is often used after a lumpectomy to help reduce the risk that cancer will return to the nearby lymph nodes or breast area. Radiation therapy uses high-energy rays or particles to destroy any cancer cells. Radiation also may be suggested after a mastectomy for patients with a large cancerous mass, or when the cancer has spread to the lymph nodes.
Chemotherapy (chemo) is a treatment in which drugs are used to destroy cancer cells. Chemotherapy may be recommended if the cancer has a strong chance of spreading or returning. Chemotherapy is likely to be recommended if the cancer has already started to spread throughout the body.
On some occasions, chemotherapy will take place prior to surgery in patients with larger breast tumors. The goal is to shrink a tumor to a size that makes it easier to remove with surgery.
Hormone Therapy
Studies have shown the estrogen can promote the growth of some forms of breast cancer. Hormone therapy is designed to block or counter the effects of estrogen. Hormone therapy is commonly used to fight breast cancer cases that are sensitive to hormones, such as estrogen positive or progesterone positive cancers.
If the cancer has already spread, hormone therapy can be used to reduce the size and control it. Hormone therapy also may be used to reduce the risk of the cancer returning.
Targeted Therapy
As researchers have discovered more about the gene alterations in cells that lead to cancer, they have been able to create drugs that specifically fight these changes.
Certain targeted therapy drugs have been designed to assist hormone therapy drugs and fight the cancer cells.
In some forms of breast cancer, patients will have cells that produce excessive amounts of protein. The additional protein will cause the cancer to grow and spread more rapidly. Researchers have created a drug that is designed to help these patients and restrict the amount of protein produced.
Bone-Directed Therapy
Bone-directed therapy is designed to lower the risk of cancer spreading to bones. When cancer does spread to bones, it can cause pain and potentially lead to fractures.
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No, I haven't suddenly written off two decades as a resident of the UK. No, I'm not about to suggest that you ditch cricket for the equally mind-numbing baseball. But I buried my half-life as a Brit, my lust for Things Anglo such as LS3/5As and Lovejoy and KitKats to investigate the rumours that JBL has entered the 1990s. Indeed, so curious am I about this change of direction that I've signed up for a trilogy review as JBL is a three-headed-monster: domestic, pro and in-car. And, as I've spent the last ten months wallowing in nostalgia for my lost youth, I want to see if JBL is capable of reviving a latter-day equivalent of their best-selling speakers from the days I entered hi-fi as a civilian. What I want is a 1993 JBL Decade or Century.
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When you have had a really bad day at work you may be tempted to throw in the towel and quit. At least, speaking from personal experience, I know I have certainly been tempted to give my notice when the going gets rough.
Of course, when this happens, you could also take a different approach. You could ask for a day off, for instance, in order to simply take a break and recharge your batteries so to speak. But what if you know you can't ask because you will be turned down? If this, or something similar, has happened to you, have you ever played hooky to get a day off work as a result?
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Of course, not everyone who calls in sick is playing hooky. According to a survey by CareerBuilder from October 2016, just over a third of workers called in sick to work when they were feeling fine in the 12 months preceding the survey. Some of the excuses given by those workers were pretty far out there as far as believability goes.
However, keep in mind these were the employees who actually admitted to playing hooky. In reality the actual number of employees who played hooky to get a day off is probably higher.
Should You Play Hooky?
While I am not condoning the practice, if you are going to play hooky to get a day off, at least be smart about it. In other words, don't post anything on any social media site about having an awesome time while out of town or doing some fun activity. Obviously you are just asking to get caught and possibly fired.
For example, I used to have a coworker who called in sick frequently. However, my "sick" coworker was later that same day observed at the local movie theatre with her boyfriend during the time she would have been working. One of the joys of small town living was that word got back to her boss the very next day. Needless to say, although my coworker wasn't fired, she was reprimanded for playing hooky.
The bottom line is that you probably shouldn't play hooky at all. However, if you are going to play hooky, be smart about it.
Stay home. Don't do it on a Monday or Friday because that looks kind of suspicious. Try not to do it when there are project deadlines or your office is already short staffed and stressed. For goodness sake, don't say you went to the doctor if you didn't or make up some other lie that could be checked by your boss for validity. Stay home. Avoid the sun (tan lines or a sunburn are dead giveaways). Don't go to the salon (your hair is shorter or colored but you were sick). Go back to work the next day as if it were any other normal day.
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In the end, it's a far better and more ethical practice to take a planned day off for personal reasons than to play hooky and potentially jeopardize a good job. Don't be afraid to go ahead and ask for a day off if you need one. Remind your boss that you'll come back to work refreshed. You'll be more productive by being allowed to take the time off.
Have you ever played hooky to get a day off work? What excuse did you give? Did you get caught?


text: Orthopedics Sprains & Strains Print Is Your Calf Muscle Pain Just a Strain or Something Else? By Elizabeth Quinn Elizabeth Quinn is an exercise physiologist, sports medicine writer, and fitness consultant for corporate wellness and rehabilitation clinics. Learn about our editorial policy Elizabeth Quinn Medically reviewed by Medically reviewed by Grant Hughes, MD on October 19, 2018 Grant Hughes, MD, is board-certified in rheumatology and is the head of rheumatology at Seattle's Harborview Medical Center. Learn about our Medical Review Board Grant Hughes, MD Updated on September 27, 2019 More in Orthopedics Sprains & Strains Fractures & Broken Bones Physical Therapy Orthopedic Surgery Osteoporosis Pediatric Orthopedics Sports Injuries Shoulder & Elbow Hip & Knee Hand & Wrist Leg, Foot & Ankle Assistive Devices & Orthotics Medication & Injections View All If you have a sudden pain in the calf muscle during activity, it very well may be the result of a pulled or torn calf muscle. This is called a calf strain and it's a common injury, especially in athletes But, your calf pain may also be something else (and something more serious), like a blood clot. This is why it's important to get it properly checked out by a doctor, so you can move forward with treatment promptly. What Is a Calf Strain? A calf strain occurs when part of the muscles of the lower leg (gastrocnemius, soleus, plantaris) are stretched beyond their ability to withstand the tension. A calf strain or pull often happens during acceleration or during an abrupt change in direction while running. Calf strains (which most commonly occur in the gastrocnemius muscle) may be minor or very severe and are typically graded as follows: Grade 1 calf strain: The muscle is stretched causing some small micro tears in the muscle fibers. A person will be able to continue the activity but will have pain. Full recovery takes approximately two weeks.Grade 2 calf strain: There is partial tearing of muscle fibers, so a person will be unable to continue the activity. Full recovery takes approximately five to eight weeks.Grade 3 calf strain: This is the most severe calf strain with a complete tearing or rupture of muscle fibers in the lower leg. Full recovery can take three to four months and, in some instances, surgery may be needed. Calf Strain Treatment The initial treatment for a calf strain is R.I.C.E. (rest, ice, compression, elevation), used in the first three to five days after injury: Rest: It's important to rest the muscle, which means avoiding any activities that cause pain, as well as any impact activity or excessive stretching—so no running, jumping, or weightlifting. It's also important to not return to sports until you are pain-free. A doctor may recommend crutches to avoid placing unnecessary weight on the injured calf.Ice: Applying ice to the calf for 20-minute intervals, several times a day, is recommended to reduce swelling. It's best to avoid direct contact of the ice on your skin by placing a thin towel between the ice and your calf or using a cold pack.Compression: It's a good idea to wrap the injured calf with an elastic compression bandage (like an ACE wrap) to prevent blood from pooling in the foot. Some athletes find that taping the calf can reduce pain and help protect from further injury. Applying special physical therapy or kinesiology tape is one way to easily tape the calf muscle.Elevation: Keeping the foot elevated (above your heart) is done to reduce swelling. A doctor may also recommend an anti-inflammatory medication like an NSAID (for example, ibuprofen) to reduce pain and swelling for up to three days. In addition to the R.I.C.E. protocol for a calf strain, a person may need rehabilitation with a physical therapist depending on the severity of the injury. Examples of exercises or interventions a physical therapist may recommend include: Range of motion stretching exercises: When the acute pain is gone, begin stretching the muscle moderately with passive range of motion stretching. Gently pull your foot and toes up with legs straight if possible to stretch the calf muscle. Hold for 10 seconds and repeat five to 10 times.Progressive calf stretching exercises: As the calf heals, you can begin using a regular stretching and flexibility program to gain range of motion and prevent future calf injury. Follow the advice of your therapist when beginning these exercises.Use of a foam roller: Performing gentle self-massage with a foam roller as your calf injury heals may help reduce scar tissue formation and improve blood flow to the area.Achilles tendon strengthening: Once you have healed and experience no pain with basic strengthening exercises, consider strengthening your Achilles tendon to prevent related lower leg injuries. Remember, the goal of rehabilitation is to return to normal activity as quickly as possible without any long-term effects. If you return too soon, you risk developing a chronic injury. Takeaway: Keep in mind that everyone recovers at a different rate and your rehab needs to be tailored to your needs and your progress, not the calendar. A visit to a physician and a physical therapist is recommended to ensure a proper diagnosis and fast rehabilitation. Other Causes of Acute Calf Pain While you may naturally link calf pain to a muscle injury, there are other causes, and some are quite serious, like a blood clot. Potential causes include: Calf muscle cramp: A far less severe, but often painful cause of calf pain is a muscle cramp or spasm. This involuntary contraction of a muscle is short-lived, but it may be so strong that it causes a bruise.Calf muscle contusion: Likewise, a direct blow to the calf may cause a bruise (called a contusion), as blood pools around the crushed muscle fibers. Most contusions are mild and can be treated with the R.I.C.E protocol.Blood clot: Acute calf pain may also be the result of a blood clot (called a deep vein thrombosis). Along with acute pain, people also experience swelling, warmth, and/or redness. If a doctor suspects a blood clot, he or she will order an ultrasound of your leg to confirm the diagnosis. A blood clot is a serious medical condition and requires immediate therapy with a blood thinner. This is why it's important to see a doctor for acute calf pain—it can be tricky to distinguish a muscle or tendon injury from a blood clot.Baker's cyst: A Baker's cyst is a fluid-filled sac that usually forms as a result of arthritis in the knee joint. It may cause swelling or achiness, or no symptoms at all. A person may also experience calf pain or swelling, although this is usually seen with large Baker's cysts or ones that have ruptured. Usually, Baker's cysts resolve on their own, but sometimes a steroid injection in the joint can reduce the swelling and discomfort associated with it. Rarely, surgery is needed.Achilles tendon tear or rupture: The Achilles tendon is the largest tendon in the human body, and it connects two calf muscles (the gastrocnemius and the soleus) to the heel. A tear or rupture of the Achilles tendon causes an acute pain at the back of the ankle or lower leg (lower than the calf muscle) and an audible "pop" or "snap" may be heard. If this occurs, it's important to apply ice and elevate your leg right away—you will need to see a doctor promptly to determine whether or not the tendon is intact, as surgery may be indicated. A Word From Verywell There are many potential diagnoses for calf pain, so it's best to let a health care provider tease it out. If you have been diagnosed with a calf strain, be kind to yourself and give your muscle the appropriate time and therapy it needs to heal. Then you can get back to your active life. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Dealing with joint pain can cause major disruptions to your day. Sign up and learn how to better take care of your body. Click below and just hit send! Sign Up You're in! Thank you, {{form.email}}, for signing up. There was an error. Please try again. What are your concerns? 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Cannabidiol or CBD, as it is more popularly referred to, is one of the naturally occurring compounds found in cannabis plants. It is gaining rapid mileage in today' scientific world with zero psychoactive traits. Unlike its controversial cousin TSH, found in marijuana, which is currently under the scanner for having high potential to be abused, CBD acts in a more holistic manner, influencing the brain activity to release the 'feel good' hormone, serotonin and dopamine, thus off-setting the most severe symptoms associated with depression and alleviating chronic pain. To understand better the process in which CBD products interact with the human body to undermining some of the worse effects of depression, let us unravel the following FAQs.
Can CBD Oil treat depression? If yes then why?
CBD Oil causes receptor-5HT1A, which acts as a catalyst to release serotonin, the natural mood stabilizer in human body. Low levels of serotonin are the prime cause for depression and with increased production of the said hormone and its stabilizing influences eases the effects of depression.
What makes CBD Oil a good, natural anti-depressant?
CBD oil also affects the hippocampus which controls our limbic system, causing intense emotions such as fear, anger, and elation as also basic human drives such as hunger, sex or nurture. Under the catalytic effects of CBD oil, neurogenesis sets in leading to the off-shoot of new neurons in the brain thus making this oil a potent anti-depressant in a natural form.
What are the few common psychotic problems that can be treated by CBD?
CBD Oil can treat numerous psychotic problems, both in humans and their loving pets. However, the most common types of physical or mental problems that can be easily cured by CBD Oil are mental depression, chronic pains and arthritis.
How to understand of when to go or opt for CBD?
Depression is quite common among people these days. Just how common it is, it is an equally common practice to ignore depression in the initial stages. It is only after the condition gets worse or reaches the ultimate stage that people pay apt attention towards the syndrome. But by then it gets really late. There are many forms of treatment for depression, which includes anti-depression pills, anti-depression injections or talking about it to a psychiatrist. Also, people are often shy to take these pills or are scared of the side effects as they are chemical products. It is then that CBD Oil should be considered as it is extracted in a completely natural way and is totally safe. Further, it also treats depression no matter how serious the condition gets. Similarly, for Chronic pains, there comes a period of time when the pain overwhelms the natural senses. Thus, all medicines, painkillers and massages go futile. That is exactly when you should take home the CBD Oil which will surely relieve you from all those stubborn and ugly pains.
How to take CBD to fight Depression?
If one decides to take CBD for Depression management then it is required to follow a daily regime to combat the ailment. The best way to ingest CBD in by taking it daily in form of gel capsules or tinctures. It is better to start by taking 5-10 mg of CBD per day and then increasing the dosage gradually until effective results are achieved. The ingestion of CBD will ensure relief for hours and often for the entire day if taken in the correct dosage. The only thing to be remembered that it takes some time for the effect to show and one might need to wait for even 90 minutes to experience the soothing effect.
If CBD oils were that great then why are they not recommended by doctors?
There are two reasons in support of this question. Firstly, initially all doctors try to cure the problems through talking (in case of depression) and massages (in case of chronic pains) but when these ways fail then they bring in medical help. Thus, initially no doctor will prescribe CBD Oil.
Secondly, CBD Oils are not legally allowed for usage in all states. This is because CBD oils can have some major side effects to those people whom it does not suit well. It definitely and completely cures all the problems (depression and chronic pains) but if it does not suit the patient due to any reason then it can cause some serious problem to the patient as side effects.
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Hey there folks,
Long time no blogging again, but that seems to be a trait of mine I can't really do much about. Happy Lunar New Year 4710 to you guys, by the way.
Today (January 23rd) marks the beginning of the year of the Dragon. 4709 was the year of the placid rabbit, but here comes the year of the bold, ferocious and brash ancient lord.
According to the Chinese calendar, 2012 is the year of 龍, or so to say, The Dragon.
I'm a bit baffled by how fast time flies, heh. I still remember doing last year's lunar new year post not too long ago, according to my mind anyway.
Anyway, happy new years and happy holidays folks! \o/


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Televisory facilitates operational and financial benchmarking to help companies stay ahead of the competition. It is not just limited to those who operate businesses, but is a precise tool and repository of information for banks, investment banks, investors, private equity and venture capital firms, entrepreneurs, consultants, financial and operational advisors and researchers.
"The drive for boundary-less markets and internet has created a true global economy. While it provides opportunities, it requires abilities and preparedness to compete at that level," said Shiv Dave, Founder – Televisory.
"Televisory is the platform where you can measure your operational and financial performance against your peers or competitors anywhere in the world, including globally and regionally renowned companies. This product is available for everyone, whether listed or non-listed companies, analysts, researchers and small or large businesses, and can be operated real-time globally, from anywhere," added Dave.
Capable of providing operational and financial benchmarks currently for more than 8,000 companies, across regions and sectors and over 650 industries across the globe, Televisory has multiple measurable metrics and functions, including the ability to conduct Real Time Data Analytics (RTDA), Televisory Console (enables Lenders and Investors carry out various analyses of its investee companies), provide a What-If Analysis and other upcoming features like understand debt sizing, perform obligor grading, carry sensitivity analysis, set early warning signs and create data screeners.
Televisory maintains data from non-listed companies on an anonymous basis to maintain confidentiality of the data.


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Ok, ive put alot of time in to make this tutorial, so please accually make the game, not just download it. You can download it though.
1. Making the timer:
first, make a new movie clip. In that movie clip, make a bar. click on the fill-in, and copy & paste it into a new layer. on the layer that the fill-in is in, click on the first frame and set it with motion-tween. insert a new keyframe on the layer with the fill-in, and resize the bar, to the end of the bottom layer; the one with the outline. pull the motion-tweened layers second keyframe up as far as you want. the further you pull it, the more time there is. after you have done that insert a keyframe (on the outline layer) right where the frame you put the motion-tweened layer on, so that the outline is on all the frames (if you get what i mean). On the last frame (doesnt matter what layer) put these actions in:
tellTarget ("_parent.") {gotoAndStop("loose");}
Get out of the movie clip, and inset a blank keyframe, and lable the frame "loose".
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CAT6 Patch Panel with 48 Ports and 2 RMS
ICC's Category 6 (CAT6) 48-port, 2 rack mount spaces (RMS) patch panels surpass industry requirements for Category 6 performance. These horizontal patch panels are designed with a rear 110 IDC's for quick and easy punch-down termination and come integrated with a universal label allowing for either 568-A/B wiring. Package includes mounting screws.
- Rack mounted CAT6 component rated patch panel.
- Enhanced crosstalk cancellation reduces return loss.
- Exceeds ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-B.2 Category 6 connecting hardware requirements.
- Engineering to provide 110 IDC termination reducing installation time.
- Includes both TIA-568A and TIA-568B color wiring diagrams.
- Backwards compatible with all lower rated category components.
- Designed to fit all standard 19″ racks and cabinets.
- 2 rack mount spaces (RMS).
- Used with CAT6 patch cords, 110 punch down tool, and 4-pair 110 punch down tool.
- UL listed.
48 Port Patch Panel: 16 GA CRS
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Rainy days have visited us here in UK and to be honest, it is refreshing after so many hot days. Summer is so far very nice so why not? 🙂 And while having a rainy days, I have decided to prepare goulash / stew. In this case I think it is questionable if it is stew or goulash as I did the base as goulash, however continued with lot of vegetables at the end as it is not typical for goulash. So whichever term you will pick, it will be delicious anyway 🙂
What do you need:
750 g beef
3 potatoes
1 onion
2 carrots
150 g mushrooms
1 can of chickpea
1 small broccoli
1 tbs flour
4 pieces of bay leave
10 pepper corns
2 tbs sweet paprika powder
salt and pepper
When I prepare goulash with beef meat I usually prepare it in slow cooker over night so the meat is nicely soft and tender. This time it was not any different. So, before you prepare stew / goulash itself and you have the opportunity, cook the meat over night in slower cooker together with one carrot (not chopped), one onion, bay leaves and pepper corns. The next day, when it is ready, throw away all vegetables, together with pepper corns and bay leaves. Use colander to capture all meat and have clear broth. The rest throw away. Once you have meat ready, you can start with stew / goulash itself. Cut potatoes in bigger chunks, peel carrot and cut it as well, followed with cutting of mushrooms and broccoli into smaller pieces. When done, take a big pot, add oil and chunks of potatoes. Fry it for couple of minutes (approximately 7) and add sweet paprika powder. Stir it well with potatoes and cook it around 2 minutes. Afterwards, add the rest of vegetables and chickpea, and beef broth from previous day. Cook all vegetables until is everything soft and tender. When cooking vegetables, cut the beef into small pieces (if you have not done it before) and add pieces into the pot at the end. To finalize, add salt and pepper together with flour mixed in cup with water. Cook next 15 minutes and then, you can serve with bread or just how it is.
Have a great start of the week and enjoy!
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What if I can't afford to put my company into liquidation?
By The Insolvency Service
If you or the company cannot afford the costs of liquidation there are two options:
The company could simply stop trading and not enter into insolvency proceedings. It would then be for one of the creditors of the company to decide whether they petition for the winding up of the company.
The company could stop trading and then the directors apply for voluntary dissolution. A private company may apply to the Registrar of Companies to be struck off the Register under section 1004 and 1005 of the Companies Act 2006. This is not an alternative to formal insolvency proceedings, and creditors may prevent the striking off. Even if the company is struck off and dissolved, creditors and others could apply for the company to be restored to the Register.
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Huon Valley - Cygnet - Dover - Geeveston
The timetable for this route is now managed through Transport Tasmania.
Click the link in the box below to view or download the current timetable and route information
Route Information
Changes to the Huon Valley timetable August 18th 2019 Click here for details or for New Timetables click here
Service changes from Sunday 20th January
- A more direct route for Dover and Geeveston services, with services no longer diverting via Longley/Leslie Vale. The route to Geeveston will no longer divert to School Road, passengers will need to walk to the central bus stop at Honeywood Lane
- Dover services will start and finish at Dover, services will no longer extend to Ramiena due to very low patronage
- A more direct route for Huonville residents, services from Huonville will commence at Ranelagh and then travel onto Huonville, this allows the full length of Main Street to be serviced. Services will also no longer divert via Longley/Leslie Vale
- All Cygnet services will travel via Huonville, no services will travel via Nicholls Rivulet due to low population density and low patronage. Passengers at Nicholls Rivulet will need to either travel to Cygnet or to Oyster Cove to catch a bus. The route through Cygnet will start at the junction of Esplanade Road/Channel Highway and travel via the Mary Street car park and then via the Channel Highway to Huonville. The service will no longer divert via Christina/Louisa Street in Cygnet or via Nolan Crescent in Kingston
- An increase in the frequency of Huonville services
- On average buses will depart every 30 minutes during peak times and hourly for the rest of the day
- There will be a two hourly service on Saturday and Sunday
- 29 services on school days
- 10 services on weekends
- A reduction in Ranelagh services, as this area has low patronage. Ranelagh passengers will need to travel to Huonville to access more frequent services
- Nine services on school days
- No weekend services
- A slight increase in the frequency of services to Geeveston
- 16 services on school days
- Six weekend services
- An increase in frequency of services to Dover, including new weekend services
- Six services on school days
- Four new weekend services
- The weekday frequency to Cygnet will remain similar, but weekday services will be more evenly spread throughout the day providing more travel options
- Six weekday services
- Four weekend services
- Hobart College will continue to be serviced, some services will divert into Hobart College, some transfers may be required at Kingston central
- Longley and Leslie Vale will no longer be serviced, these areas have very low patronage and the diversion adds travel time for the rest of Huon Valley passengers. Passengers will need to catch services on the Huon Highway either at the junction of Sandfly Road or Leslie Road
- Hobart CBD stop changes, Huon Valley services will pick up passengers at stop P (Franklin Square contra flow lane) this allows services to be integrated with Metro Kingston and Channel services. Services will no longer pick up and drop off at Brisbane Street or Murray Street. Services will continue to drop off passengers at Macquarie Street
- Route numbers will change for Huon Valley services:
- Dover to Hobart: 718
- Dover to Hobart via Ranelagh: 719
- Geeveston to Hobart: 716
- Ranelagh to Hobart: 712
- Kingston to Ranelagh 711
- Cygnet to Hobart: 714
- Cygnet to Kingston: 715
*a service is a one way trip, so 10 services usually means five return trips
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As an after dark dog walker in the Old North, I urge three cheers for our neighbors who leave up their Holiday lights beyond December and even into February.
Hey, its dark out there! Very few Old North residences have porch or landscape lights that lift the darkness very much. And for whatever reasons, our area has never had a decent system of street lighting. So, as I move along with my dog, it is nice to encounter lighting that pushes back the dark.
A large display of outdoor lighting is especially cheering. Here are three snapshots I took of a home on E Street that is wonderfully bright. (Click on a photo to enlarge it.)
I hope other Old Northers will follow this E Street exemplar next year and in the years to come.


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Jaleh: Colorful sunglasses! Especially the small, thin ones—those are dope as hell!
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Lithium: What's your go-to outfit?
Lithium: What are some colors or patterns that you're looking to incorporate into your spring looks?
ALR: Some colors would be pink, which is my favorite color [and] muse. [Also,] blues, purples, oranges, and yellow! I feel like when the sun's out, yellow is just such a statement in warm weather! Some patterns I'd like to try for the spring are some abstract floral patterns. My all-time faves are cow prints and some classic checkered!
Lithium: What's one item you're looking forward to wearing in the warmer weather?
Lithium: Finally, what items do you hope will stay or become a trend for spring?
ALR: I hope berets still continue to be a trend in the spring! I know a lot of people are saying they're getting played out, but I think they're a statement piece all year round!


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We often think of self-esteem as being caused by circumstance and how we compare with others, or how well we are doing in relation to others. In this video I offer the Energy-Flow perspective on how we can develop our self-esteem by looking inwards and reflecting out rather than the other way around.
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How Do You Deal With A Horrible Boss?
I've just got off Skype with one of my coaching clients and she told me that she's been having deeply uncomfortable experiences at work because of a horrible boss. She doesn't know how to deal with the situation or how she feels.
On some occasions the boss can be really mean and on other occasions really pleasant. While I'm sure her boss is not consciously trying to manipulate; playing Jekyll and Hyde is straight out of the Effective Manipulation textbook. The outcome is that my client rationalizes away her uncomfortable emotions and does nothing to address the position she finds herself in. Continue reading
Why Do I feel So Out of Whack This November?
Without doubt there has felt like an added amplification or intensity to life this month. This has sent many people spiraling as emotions and thoughts run wild.
For those suffering from a health challenge, symptoms may have increased and it may be difficult to figure out why.
The first thing to say is that you are not alone. If it feels like life has been turned on its head, allow yourself to roll with it. Don't resist how you feel but do stay present. There is nothing to solve, you don't have to figure out or rationalize your feelings at this time, simply feel them and trust yourself – trust your core. Continue reading
Cultivating Your Connection With Your Inner Wisdom
I received this great question in response to one of the videos in my new Conquer Depression series and decided to answer it in a blog post:
Question: 'Redirect… into being present.' I agree that when I connect with 'core essence' I feel/am alive…utterly alive. Disconnection feels like playing at being 'me.' But! How does one maintain that connection while also engaging in the everyday? Continue reading
Depression: A Deeper Understanding for a Transformational Experience
As I prepare to release my new Conquer Depression Program, I'd like to share some insights about this new program through my written blog and video series in the coming weeks. The intention is to share my thinking on the nature of health and wellness and crucially why need a rethink and change of direction if we are to gain mastery of wellbeing. This mastery begins with a deeper understanding of the nature of who we are; so to begin with, let me pose some questions… Continue reading
What REALLY Causes Negative Thinking and What Can You Do About It? Here's The Answer…
Do you find that you get caught up in your head — thinking, churning and ruminating? If the answer is yes and you were to proceed along the generally accepted route for dealing with your negative thinking, you would find yourself challenging and battling your thinking, getting stuck in to change your negative thoughts to positive thoughts. Does this work? In my experience this is a fairly low quality option. Why? Because, it involves more thinking and that generally leaves us feeling worse, and requires a significant amount of energy and practice. So what's the answer? Continue reading
Stop Trying to De-Stress and Read This…
I was asked the other day what I do to de-stress. On the face of it this seems a perfectly reasonable question. Everyone gets stressed…and therefore everyone needs to do something to de-stress, don't they?
When I was asked this I was slightly stumped because I don't do anything to de-stress. Sure, I train at the gym, I play guitar in a rock band, I hang out with friends, and I have a ton of fun with my wife and daughters. But I don't do these things to de-stress. Why is it that I don't need to de-stress, when from what I can tell everyone else does? Continue reading
Why Is Your Attention So Important?
What if where you placed your attention – what you look at, think about, talk about, listen to, and interact with – had a massive impact on your experience of life?
As human beings we are both receivers and transmitters of energy. The frequency and vibration we transmit or radiate has a significant impact on our experience of life and what seems to show-up in our lives.
From our eyes to our hearts we literally send packets of energy out into the quantum soup of life. Continue reading
Can You Change Your Feelings By Changing Your Thinking?
One of the most common assumptions I encounter is the idea that feeling follows thinking, and that in order to alleviate uncomfortable or stressful feelings you need to change your thinking. In fact, there is an entire industry based on this idea. The strategies and techniques that fall out of this theory operate on the notion that all emotions follow thought, so if you change your thinking you will change your emotions. The implication being that changing your thinking and adopting a positive mental attitude will help alleviate stress, discomfort, and emotional turmoil, and enable you to experience a happy life. Continue reading
How To Avoid A Hangover…
I'm not going to be a total smartass and tell you to simply avoid drinking. My intention with this blog post is to give you some insight and opinion on how and when to drink in order to minimize your chances of a nasty hangover. There is plenty of nutritional advice on what to eat to recover from a hangover, but this information is proactive, this is about knowing how and when to drink.
This is not a normal topic for me to be writing about, and it's not a regular topic that arises in my client sessions. However, earlier this week at the end of a session with one of my personal mentoring clients, I was asked this question. Continue reading


text: Always interesting to see fighters' opinions on how a certain match might go. For this Saturday's Rampage Jackson vs. Bones Jones championship fight, a few top UFC stars give their predictions. Rashad Evans, Frank Mir, Tito Ortiz, Vitor Belfort and Shogun Rua, all former UFC champs, give their opinions on who will win, and why. Oddsmakers may be counting Rampage out, but these UFC stars are definitely not. Enjoy the vid.


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The Ballymore (previously called the Neptune) is the grade 1 middle-distance novice hurdle at the festival, run over 2m 5f. This year, the market is set to be dominated by Samcro, one of the most exciting up-and-coming stars of the game.
Ballymore Novices Hurdle Trends
More resources for this race will be added between now and the race itself.


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One of the greatest concerns of those approaching retirement is whether they have saved enough money to last a lifetime.
Use this calculator to estimate the lifespan of your retirement portfolio based on your expected return and rate of inflation.
It's important that you accumulate a large enough portfolio to meet your retirement income expectations. Based on the assumptions you entered, the results below show how long your portfolio would potentially last based on the rate of return and monthly income need you entered.
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There is so much health and diet advice out there, why should you bother seeing a dietitian? One good reason is that there is so much information out there … and a lot of it conflicting. It's difficult to know what to believe.
Dietitians are trained to know how to sort out fact from fiction. We are taught how to look beyond those sensational headings and research the facts. We realize the importance of looking at multiple studies, sources and outcomes to determine if the results are reliable. We also talk to our clients about what their lives are all about. We determine how the evidence fits within their lifestyles and what they have previously experienced.
I like to think of dietitians as the Master Builders of the nutrition world. Dietitians are nutritionists who have continued to study at university for a further 18-24 months. Dietitians are health professionals and must be registered with the Dietitians Board. Each year dietitians have to prove that they are continuing to learn and update their knowledge. Dietitians have to prove that they practice in a way that is in the best interests of their clients. This means that, as a client, you have the added reassurance that the advice you are receiving is accurate and based on fact and quality studies and experience.
Nutritionists can be a great source of nutrition advice. Unfortunately not all nutritionists are created equal. There is no regulation about who can call themselves nutritionists – it doesn't matter whether their qualification comes from a six-week on-line course or a university degree. There are some fantastic nutritionists but it does pay to do some checking first.
Doctors have a wealth of knowledge about a wide range of health and medical issues and while many of them have a real interest in nutrition they are not the experts. Doctors often and should rely on dietitians to provide nutrition advice and guidance to their patients.
The media has a lot to say about nutrition and health, particularly about obesity. It is important to remember that they are not interested in increasing health but in increasing readership and profits. It can be difficult to work out the hype from the facts. Apply the well-known saying - If it sounds too good to be true then it probably is; no matter which celebrity is endorsing it.
Dietitians are trained to provide practical advice on a wide range of health topics. If you have concerns about your diet and health talk to Andrea at Food Habits today or find a dietitian near you at www.dietitians.org.nz.
Andrea Palmer is a registered dietitian and a qualified chef. She believes that food is meant to be enjoyed while providing nourishment for the body.
Andrea provides evidence based advice, practical tips and recipes to encourage others to enjoy food and to feel confident when preparing healthy meals.


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Popular participation is essential to American Democracy, and this participation comes in no more visible form than voting.
We have elections at all levels of government, from president all the way down to school board. While national races certainly garner more attention, state and local ones are just as important.
As college students, we have a unique perspective on many issues. We are educated and able to step back from our upbringings and look at the world undeterred.
And yet voter turnout among 18- to 24-year olds is historically the lowest.
Perhaps we are too busy, or too lazy. Or maybe we refuse to participate in a system that fails to work for us.
There is an old saying we have all surely heard: "If you don't vote then you can't complain." Well, we are not voting.
The 2016 election is unique. The Democrats and Republicans have nominated two of the most disliked and distrusted candidates for president.
Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump threaten their respective party's relevance at the national level, and have driven many to support otherwise ignored third party candidates. New communities of voters have emerged, all upset with the course of the nation.
While these developments will have implication lasting far beyond Nov. 8, it is important to keep in mind that the presidential election is not the only election on the ballot.
In Ohio there are numerous races for the U.S. house of representatives, as well as a senatorial race between incumbent Rob Portman (Rep), and former Ohio governor Ted Strickland (Dem). There are also many races for seats in the Ohio General Assembly.
In Franklin County, there are races for county prosecutor, treasurer, clerk of courts, and several others. The Central Ohio Transit Authority also has a ballot initiative to renew its 10-year sales tax levy.
Even if you are disillusioned by the presidential race, there are important issues on the line all down the ballot. There is no excuse for not participating in this election.
Make your voice heard on Nov. 8, or take advantage of absentee and early voting. Check your board of elections website now to figure the most convenient way for you to vote. Read up on the candidates and their platforms and get out to the polls.


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From the Department of Justice website:
"The first volume of a new supplemental series of OLC opinions (Op. O.L.C. Supp.) is available in its entirety as a PDF in the electronic reading room. As explained there and in the body of the publication itself, volume 1 of this series contains a number of important opinions written by OLC (or its predecessor entities in the Department of Justice) from 1933 to 1977, when OLC first began publishing its primary series (Op. O.L.C.). The purpose of the supplemental series is to fill in certain gaps in the historical record and to make available to the public additional OLC materials that may not have been appropriate to release publicly when issued to the client but with the passage of time have become publishable."
Volume 1 of the new supplemental series of Office of Legal Counsel Opinions is online at: http://www.justice.gov/olc/docs/op-olc-supp.pdf
The volume includes a very useful and brief history of the OLC and an important note about the contents of this volume:
This volume is subdivided into three sections: one for opinions by Attorneys General; one for opinions by Assistant Solicitors General and OLC (and EAD); and one for other memoranda and correspondence of a less formal nature. The volume includes at least one opinion by each Senate-confirmed Assistant Solicitor General or Assistant Attorney General of OLC (or EAD) from 1933 to 1977. Included in the last sectionof the volume are materials that would not typically be published in our primary series: for example, an early practices and procedures manual for the Office of the Assistant Solicitor General (remarkable in its detailand in its areas of commonality with the modern practices and procedures of OLC); a 1962 memorandum of uncertain provenancein the OLC files, perhaps drafted by the Deputy Legal Adviser for the Department of State, regarding possible responses to the Cuban missile crisis; and some action and file memos that may not qualify as formal opinions of the Office but nevertheless elucidate important legal issues."


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Congressional candidates release 2nd Quarter fundraising totals
Congressional candidates filed second-quarter fundraising reports Monday. With less than four months until Election Day, incumbents — as would be expected — have more cash in the bank when compared to their challengers.
In the 3rd District, Republican incumbent Scott Tipton only outraised Democratic challenger Sal Pace by about $7,000 this quarter. And in the 2nd and 7th Districts, almost half the money raised by incumbent Democrat Jared Polis and Republican Joe Coors have come from their own checkbooks.
Below is a snapshot of the money raised by candidates this quarter.
Congressional District 1
Diana DeGette, Democrat*
This quarter: $184,274
Total: $743,340
Cash on hand: $164,284
Danny Stroud, Republican
This quarter: $5,651
Total: $7,323
Cash on hand: $368
Congressional District 2
Jared Polis, Democrat*
This quarter: $172,828
Total: $1,184,429
Cash on hand: $347,425
Candidate contributions: $561,676
Kevin Lundberg, Republican
This quarter: $41,447
Total: $78,512
Cash on hand: $14,296
Congressional District 3
Scott Tipton, Republican*
This quarter: $420,663
Total: $1,611,057
Cash on hand: $1,080,854
Sal Pace, Democrat
This quarter: $413,402
Total: $1,181,252
Cash on hand: $789,098
Congressional District 5
Doug Lamborn, Republican*
This quarter: $157,768
Total: $523,782
Cash on hand: $28,314
David Anderson, unaffiliated
This quarter: $44,095
Total: $64,112
Cash on hand: $5,750
James Pirtle, Libertarian
This quarter: $0
Total: $173
Cash on hand: $195
Congressional District 4
Cory Gardner, Republican*
This quarter: $302,024
Total: $1,698,484
Cash on hand: $1,024,762
Brandon Shaffer, Democrat
This quarter: $144,539
Total: $550,894
Cash on hand: $270,698
Congressional District 6
Mike Coffman, Republican*
This quarter: $596,596
Total: $1,788,558
Cash on hand: $1,839,952
Joe Miklosi, Democrat
This quarter: $338,368
Total: $799,035
Cash on hand: $518,445
Congressional District 7
Ed Perlmutter, Democrat*
This quarter: $504,931
Total: $1,785,851
Cash on hand: $1,111,729
Joe Coors, Republican
This quarter: $787,014
Total: $1,264,252
Cash on hand:$102,506
Candidate contributions: $614,982
*Incumbent candidate
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This Captain Lord Mansion breakfast recipe is rated by guests as their favorite breakfast item. These French Breakfast Puffs are truly decadent and they are not for those on a diet!
- Oven Temp, Preheat to 350
- Baking Time: 15 minutes
- Lightly greased muffin tin (12)
Combine these ingredients in a bowl into a a pastry substance and set aside:
- 2/3 cup soft margarine or shortening
- 2 whole eggs
- 1 cup of sugar
In a separate bowl blend the following dry ingredients:
- 3 cups of flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg (go easy)
- 3 tsp baking powder
At the side have 1 cup of whole milk
Blend dry into the wet until well mixed, adding milk by thirds. Do not use a mixer! Mix by hand with spatula.
Place in muffin tin and bake 15 minutes or until golden brown
Prepare a mixture of 1/2 cup melted butter (2 sticks) in a separate bowl
In another separate bowl, mix 1 cup of sugar and 2 tsp of cinnamon
When baked, remove muffins from tin, dip in the butter, then roll in the cinnamon/sugar mixture and serve piping hot!


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This bayside efficiency is located in Casa Playa, a beach front complex. Enjoy the stunning views of the bay from the large lanai. The updated kitchenette has dark counter-tops and white cabinets. The king bedroom is located in this open floor plan facing the flat screen television. The updated bathroom has granite counter-tops and a new walk in tiled shower.***Casa Playa Has One Parking Space Per Unit*** At Casa Play a beautiful heated swimming pool overlooks the Gulf and offers free lounge chairs for both the pool area and beachfront. A Tiki Hut picnic area with 2 BBQ grills, is also beachside. You are just steps away from the white sands of the Gulf, with full beach access, Wi-Fi and free parking, on site. Just a short stroll to either "Times Square" south or "Bowditch Point Park" to the north, opens a whole world of dining, shopping, entertainment and recreational opportunities. Within a few short miles, are endless sites to visit and fun things to do, enjoying all that Ft. Myers, Sanibel and Captiva, have to offer.
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The Federal Communications Commission got its hands on a new model of Samsung's Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 that will play nice with Verizon's networks.
The tablet comes equipped with a new bundle of wireless radios that are compatible with Verizon's LTE service, the FCC confirms.
Other than Verizon support, this 7-inch tablet is exactly the same hardware that recently hit store shelves.
See our hands-on video review of the Galaxy Tab 2 7.0:
More of the same
While Samsung's low-cost tablet has cut some design corners, it's still an impressive device on a budget.
The 7-inch display packs a 1024x600 resolution coupled with a 1GHz dual-core processor and Android's Ice Cream Sandwich OS.
The quality media playback makes it a viable competitor to the Kindle Fire and Apple iPad for those who put size and price as their chief concerns.
There was no official launch date announced, but sources point to the tablet arriving on Verizon shelves soon.


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I came across these wee embroideries that I did. I decided to show you them as they are part of the Family Ties project that I did for my degree. The first three are of my great-granny. My family said that she always had a hat on and called it her lid hehe :) It was hand stitched on some old mats. I think the flower embroidery was done my her or my other great-gran.
These next few are of my sister and myself. I am the the little girl and she is the wee baby. This was hand stitched on some parchment and sheer fabrics. The writing at the side says" She's soo tiny!"
I used other old photographs of my family and photocopied them so that I could start to trap them between fabrics and stitch into them. Again it was all hand stitched.
This next sample was one of my favorites to do. It is of my wee sister when she was a baby and she was chewing on one of her arms when the picture was taken. It was hand stitched on layers of newspaper, chiffon and lace.
And last but not least I have some of my Grampy :) Although I like these samples I don't think I managed to capture his features just quite right.
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FDA is authorizing the use of certain lots of expired Tamiflu for Oral Suspension as part of the federal government's response to the 2009 H1N1 Influenza public health emergency.
In July 2009, FDA authorized 4 lots of Tamiflu for Oral Suspension for use beyond their labeled expiration dates. FDA is now authorizing additional lots in an effort to ensure that Tamiflu for Oral Suspension is available for patients during this public health emergency. The lots of Tamiflu for Oral Suspension that are being authorized are part of the Strategic National Stockpile and have been tested through the federal government's Shelf-Life Extension Program (SLEP).
Under SLEP, FDA conducts scientific testing and analysis to determine if certain drugs are acceptable for use beyond their expiration date. During testing, FDA comprehensively evaluates each lot to assure the quality and stability of the product. Through the SLEP testing process, FDA has determined that data support the use of these lots of Tamiflu for Oral Suspension beyond their expiration dates.
The lots of Tamiflu for Oral Suspension now authorized by FDA for use beyond their expiration dates are not required to be relabeled with information about the use of the products beyond their expiration dates. Therefore, healthcare professionals and patients might receive Tamiflu for Oral Suspension that is beyond its expiration date. In addition, fact sheets for both patients and healthcare professionals will be made available by public health officials. These fact sheets will contain information about the authorized use of these products beyond their expiration dates.
These decisions to authorize the use of certain lots of Tamiflu for Oral Suspension beyond their expiration dates are based on rigorous scientific testing and analysis. Healthcare professionals may wish to discuss this information with patients to inform them that the medication they have been given is authorized for use based on scientific testing and analysis.
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This week's news resources:
One chief engineer expects the prevalence of pedestrian bridges to increase. Read why in an article in CityLab.
The 2015 NASCC: The Steel Conference mobile app allows you to browse sessions, create a personal schedule and receive notifications on conference updates. Learn how the app can help you plan the conference experience in this article in Modern Steel.
Employment in the construction industry is at its highest since 2009, and about 90 percent of construction firms say they have trouble finding qualified workers. Read more about the analysis in an article from Building Design+Construction magazine.
A growing number of safety experts say that the primary causes of construction jobsite injuries could be minimized with planning and coordination with BIM tools. See how BIM/VDC coordination can promote safety in an article from Building Design+Construction magazine.
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Marineville – the OpenSim Undersea Exploration Region
Combining open source assets from several educational developers, a new OpenSim region is being created… called "Marineville" after the fictional base for Gerry Anderson's Stingray futuristic submarine. The assets combined are: Undersea Observatory OpenSim Archive by Justin Reeve. Abyss in … Continue reading
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Vue-Port Replaces Openvue Hypergrid Jump Regions
A recent change to OpenSim variants of virtual worlds viewers (such as Firestorm, Singularity and Kokua) means that the "4096 Bug" is now fixed. The 4096 bug meant that OpenSim avatars could only hop between regions on a grid or … Continue reading
Roller Coasters on OSGrid Recreation Plaza
On Recreation Plaza on the OpenSimulator-based OSGrid are some fine roller coaster and theme park rides built by Cuteulala Artis. Roller coasters are an interest of mine in real theme parks, simulation rides, virtual rides and games. I have been … Continue reading
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Deep Space 1 flies in OpenSim
The NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory's Deep Space 1 was the first spacecraft to be autonomously controlled by an onboard** AI planner and execution system in the Remote Agent eXperiment (RAX). The spacecraft flew with other novel and experimental technologies such … Continue reading
Coursera AI Planning MOOC Interview
[Transcript and commentary of interview by Siân Bayne and Jen Ross, School of Education, University of Edinburgh with Austin Tate on 24th September 2013 about his AI Planning MOOC] Artificial Intelligence Planning Instructors: Dr. Gerhard Wickler and Prof. Austin Tate … Continue reading
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Voyager 1 in Interstellar Space
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Experience of Attending OSCC13
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OSCC13 Social Exploration of Atropia Expt on MOSES
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Mobile Simudyne Viewer for Microsoft Surface Pro
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OSCC13 First Day
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OSCC13 Research Track Activity in Context Booth
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Ready Player One – Aech's Basement Chatroom in Second Life
I previously mentioned the novel Ready Player One by Ernest Cline and its depiction of a pervasive virtual world of the future… in my post on 12th May 2013. Aech's basement Chatroom from the novel has been recreated bySecond Life … Continue reading
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OSCC13 Preliminary Personal Schedule
The OpenSimluator Community Conference 2913 is using a nice on-line scheduling and session information tool from Sched.org. My own first pass at scheduling my time amongst all the very interesting talks and panels is here… I may be using a … Continue reading
OSCC13 Load and TP Tests 5-Sep-2013
Further facilities testing on the OpenSimulator Community Conference grid… this time with tests of movement of avatars via teleports between the keynote and breakout session regions… and including access permissions checks.
OSCC13 Expo Area Builds Underway
The builders of the Expo areas for OpenSimulator Community Conference have been very busy and their buildings and demonstrations are now taking shape ahead of the conference next weekend. Make sure you visit these areas to see all the work … Continue reading
OSCC13 Load Test 3-Sep-2013
Once again, and perhaps for the final time before the OpenSimulator Community Conference on 7th and 8th September 2013, the community came together from many home OpenSim grids to test the conference keynote facilities. Over 200 avatars and bots took … Continue reading
Firestorm Viewer Third Anniversary
The Firestorm Virtual Worlds Viewer is three years old and a "Third Anniversary Party" was held in Second Life, which recently celebrated its tenth anniversary too.
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Contact Elaine
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Elaine Martens Hamilton , MATS, MA MFT
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Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
"In the early years of my marriage I felt incredibly stuck. It seemed like we were constantly at odds. We struggled to communicate, to handle conflict, and to make decisions about our kids. I felt alone, anxious or angry all the time. It was clear we needed help. All the things we knew to try weren't working.
Going to therapy then was life changing for us. There I discovered how I was standing in the way of having the relationship I wanted. I explored how my family history and my childhood abuse was impacting the way I functioned in my current life and relationships. Making those connections helped me understand my defensiveness and anxiety. That process was clarifying and freeing.
Since 2000 I've been doing the same kind of work with clients, helping them to explore and understand their own stories and get unstuck. My focus is to help people discover why they might be relating and behaving the way they are and give them tools to create change, transforming their inner world and relationships. I'd love to walk with you as you begin your own transformative process!" Here are some of Elaine's blog posts: The year of living dangerously,Remember, Wine and Suffering.
Elaine holds a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy and a Master of Arts in Theological Studies. In addition to working with clients in private practice, she leads workshops and retreats on issues of emotional and spiritual growth. Elaine is also an adjunct professor at Bethel Seminary.
Elaine specializes in:
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Church on the Couch: Does the church need therapy? (Zondervan, 2008)
Come with Me: An invitation to break through the wall between you and God. (Discovery House. 2002)
Leave the Mud and Learn to Soar: A workbook for women who want to get unstuck in their relationships with God and others. (Discovery House, 2000)
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