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Jeri Cartwright had hoped the November election would bring relief from partisan bickering and from health insurance woes that have vexed her since she opened her public relations firm 16 years ago.
She looked forward to 2014, when federal health reform promised to bring fairly priced, affordable coverage within reach of self-employed professionals like herself.
But the path to that coverage virtual insurance marketplaces, or exchanges has become the latest flash point in the battle over President Barack Obama's health care overhaul.
Republican states are now refusing to run exchanges or, like Utah, stalling and lobbying for leeway to pursue homegrown reforms.
Whether the political "saber rattling" poses a real threat is hard to say, said Cartwright. But it's misguided and inhumane to be gunning for a fight "under the guise of ... declaring independence from the big, bad feds" when Utahns' lives and livelihoods are at stake, she said.
Utah already has an exchange, known as Avenue H, an online shop where small-business employees can buy health insurance using contributions from their employer.
Gov. Gary Herbert asked Obama earlier this week to declare the 4-year-old shopping portal good enough to meet the Affordable Care Act's standards, even though it is missing key features, such as controls on prices and the ability to enroll residents in Medicaid.
The White House hasn't responded publicly, but is negotiating privately with Herbert, according to Avenue H director Patty Conner.
Precisely what Utah has in store for its exchange isn't known. States have until Friday to decide whether to create their own federal exchange, partner with the feds to run one, or default to having the feds operate one for them.
Conner declined to speculate how or when the White House will rule on Herbert's proposal. She said by the close of business Friday, the governor is expected to release a more detailed blueprint of his plan.
But even conservative health policy experts have been skeptical of Avenue H and its potential as a market-based alternative to federal health reform.
There's no mandate to have insurance in Utah, or tax breaks to make it affordable enticements under the federal law that Herbert dislikes, and that some argue are critical to success of exchanges.
To avoid drawing a disproportionate number of older, sick people, causing prices to spike, states have to entice young, healthy people to the exchange pool, said Judi Hilman, executive director of the Utah Health Policy Project.
That's how it works in Massachusetts, the model for the federal version. Taken to a national scale, it could solve a problem known as "job lock" where unhappy workers are loathe to leave their jobs for fear of losing their health benefits.
That's exactly what happened to Cartwright, who worked in TV journalism and marketing before striking out on her own in 1996.
Her business thrived. She had no trouble affording health insurance, but couldn't find a carrier willing to cover her due to chronic health problems from her childhood.
"My health has never been good," she said, declining to elaborate for fear of losing business.
Right now in America, employers that offer health insurance must cover all eligible full-time employees. But the self-employed, part-time workers and the unemployed enjoy no such guarantee.
"One agent told me that it was highly unlikely that I, as a single business owner, would get insurance," said Cartwright. "His comment was, 'No one is getting approved these days. If you'd even had so much as a broken finger in your lifetime, you wouldn't get insurance.' "
For a while, Cartwright was able to join her husband's plan. He's now deceased, and her only recourse has been Utah's insurer of last resort, its high-risk pool.
The program is quite expensive. Still, Cartwright said she's "very, very grateful" for it.
But the program will likely dissolve in 2014, when access to insurance will be guaranteed for everyone through exchanges.
If Utah succeeds at blocking a federal exchange, where will hard-working, middle-class professionals "like me" turn? Cartwright asks. "What state should I move to, take my ideas and take my business to? Or do I shutter it and take the first job I can find, just for the benefits?"
She hopes it doesn't come to that and that federal exchanges will "bring on a golden age of the entrepreneur."
"Longtime, loyal, overworked employees just might leave their jobs to pursue a dream of their own business," freeing up jobs and boosting productivity, she said. "And it might make employers more cognizant of the potential brain drain, thus more willing to make work conditions better … conditions which have deteriorated rapidly during the recession."
Twitter: @kirstendstewart
What's next
On Friday, Gov. Gary Herbert is expected to release a more detailed blueprint of his plan for an exchange in Utah.


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Laws, Regulations & Annotations
Property Taxes Law Guide – Revision 2010
General Law Provisions
Supplemental Acts to the Revenue and Taxation Code
Stats. 1978, Ch. 728
Stats. 1978, Ch. 728—An act relating to filing maps and plats, and declaring the urgency thereof, to take effect immediately.
Section 1. Effective date of community service district. Notwith-standing the provisions of Sections 54902 and 54903 of the Government Code, any community services district formed prior to January 20, 1978, which files its map or plat with the State Board of Equalization on or before January 20, 1978, shall be effective for assessment and taxation purposes for the 19787–1979 fiscal year.
Sec. 2. Local agency. Except as provided in subparagraph (C) of paragraph (1) of subdivision (b) of Section 26912 of the Government Code, for the purpose of Section 26912 of the Government Code, a city or special district formed after December 1, 1976 shall be a local agency for the purposes of that section and shall be assumed to have levied during the 19757–76, 19767–77, and 19777–78 fiscal years tax rates equal to two thirds of its maximum tax rate for the 19787–79 fiscal year which would have been permitted under Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 2201) of Part 4 of Division 1 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, prior to its amendment by Chapter 292 of the Statutes of 1978.
Sec. 3. No reimbursement. Notwithstanding Section 2231 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, there shall be no reimbursement pursuant to that section nor shall there be an appropriation made by this act because the duties, obligations or responsibilities imposed on local governmental entities or school districts by this act are such that related costs are incurred as part of their normal operating procedures.
Sec. 4. Urgency statute. This act is an urgency statute necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health or safety within the meaning of Article IV of the Constitution and shall go into immediate effect. The facts constituting such necessity are:
The Daphnedale Community Services District has been formed but, due to inadvertence, neglected to timely file the required maps and plats with the State Board of Equalization. This act will remedy the situation by allowing the Daphnedale Community Services District and other community services districts similarly situated to have their property taxes collected for them for the 19787–1979 fiscal year. Therefore, it is necessary for this act to take effect immediately.
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I am a linguistics student conducting a research project into TEFL and would like to know why Suggestopedia is not more widely used, when it is seemingly effective and fun?
To refresh your memories: Suggestopedia is a teaching method developed in the 1970's by Dr. Losanov in Hungary. It requires learning to be fun and easy; Students to be alert, awake, relaxed and happy; Classroom surroundings to be comfortable and teachers to have good knowledge of their students.
Classical music is played whilst students listen to texts in the chosen language. Songs and games are an integral part of teaching. There is no homework nor pressure to speak until ready.
The creator is very specific with the requirements and he requests them to be followed precisely after correct training in order to achieve best results.
I would like EFL/ESL teachers to respond with their views on Suggestopedia as a teaching method.
How similar is it to your own teaching style?
Do you use this style? if not, why not?
How would your students react to this method?
If anyone uses, or knows someone who uses, Suggestopedia, please let me know! I would love to find anyone willing to be interviewed (ideally in York area or even if only by email)
Please post a reply or email me personally.
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The Canisius softball team went on the road and closed out its MAAC weekend by splitting a doubleheader at Saint Peter's. The host Peacocks scored a 1-0 win in the first game on a walk-off homer in the bottom of the seventh, but the Golden Griffins bounced back to take game two by a 3-0 count. Canisius is now 11-23 overall and 2-6 in MAAC play, while Saint Peter's moved to 7-27 overall and 3-5 in league games.
Canisius senior pitcher Jen Consaul earned her team-leading 10th win of the season in the circle for the Blue and Gold after she went the distance and fanned seven while scattering five hits for her third shutout of the season. Canisius took a 1-0 lead in the top of the first on an RBI-single to right from junior Robin Kennery that allowed freshman Jessica Berzins to score from second base. In the seventh, Canisius tacked on two insurance runs for Consaul on the power of an RBI-single by sophomore Alexis Roman and an RBI-double by Kennery. Consaul retired Saint Peter's in order in the bottom of the seventh to secure the victory, and it also marks her 21st complete game of the season in 23 starts.
The Griffs collected 12 hits in the second game of the twinbill, with Roman and Kennery posting three hits each. Freshman Lindsey Silfer had two hits and Berzins scored two runs as the Blue and Gold ended its three-game losing streak.
In the first game, Canisius lost to the Peacocks 1-0 on a walk-off homer by junior Nicole Olmedo. The loss ended Canisius' 15-game winning streak in the series against Saint Peter's, which dated back to the 2006 campaign. The Griffs had six hits in the losing cause, led by Silfer, who had two hits. Sophomore Meghan Cuda had her first triple of the year in game one, while Berzins, Roman, Kennery and senior Valorie Nappo had base hits as well. Freshman Crystal Carlucci earned the win for Saint Peter's after she went the distance and gave up no runs on six hits. Consaul took the loss for Canisius after she allowed one run on three hits while striking out five.
Canisius will return home Wednesday, April 16, when the team hosts Robert Morris. First pitch is set for 3 p.m.
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Softball Earns Split at Saint Peter's
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McIntyre Ski Area workshops aimed at instructing the ski instructors
By MARK HAYWARD
New Hampshire Union Leader | October 07. 2013 7:57PM
Crosby Coughli, a coach-instructor at the Killington Mountain School listens to a U.S. Ski Team presentation on ski coaching at McIntyre Ski Area in Manchester on Monday. Part of the instruction dealt with the alignment of leg bones while skiing. (MARK HAYWARD / UNION LEADER)
But soon the air temperature will fall below freezing, and snowfall will get measured in feet. At least that's the hope of ski athletes and coaches, who gathered in Manchester this weekend for workshops and presentations put on by the Eastern region of the United States Ski and Snowboard Association.
Coughlin was among about 35 ski coaches who received Level 300 training on Monday at the McIntyre Ski Area. The Level 300 skiing encompasses the training received at academies, colleges and high-level competitions, said Ross Boisvert, general manager and vice president at McIntyre.
The McIntyre program followed workshops at the Radisson hotel, where the Ski and Snowboard Association spoke about standardizing racing programs at ski mountains, said Harley O'Brien, who coaches young teenagers at Ragged Mountain.
"We deal with this all the time when we're on the hill with the kids," he said.
Boisvert said McIntyre plans to open a new trail this year, which will include some glades and a terrain park. He said the mountain will start making snow as soon as possible after Thanksgiving.
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1. GAME TIME: a. As scheduled with a 10 minute grace period. Failure to field a team of 7 players (5 players for U10) will result in a forfeit.b. U19 - 45 minute halves, U16 - 40 minute halves, U14 - 35 minute halves, U12 – 30 minute halves, and U10-U9 – 25 minute halves.2. REFEREE FEES: a Three man referee system is preferred. (Use of club person is at the discretion of the center referee).b. Both teams are responsible for referee fees. c. Referees are to be paid BEFORE THE MATCH. Each team is responsible for half referee fees. d. If team does not show, the referee fee is still the responsibility of the team or the league they represent. e. Fees are based on a 3-man system at a rate of 1.20 per minute. (See break down below)Game Length - 90 min / 80 min / 70 min / 60 min / 50 min3 Referees - $126.00 / $112.00 / $98.00 / $84.00 / $70.002 Referees - $106.00 / $90.00 / $80.00 / $70.00 / $60.001 Referee - $86.00 / $70.00 / $60.00 / $50.00 / $40.003. SUBSTITUTIONS: a. During League Play, Commissioner's Cup and All-Stars all age groups (U10-U19) are FREE substitution. b. The free substitution rule DOES NOT take away the mandatory 1/2 game playing time.c. A coach may substitute at any stoppage of play and at the discretion of the referee.4. BALL: U19, U16, & U14 size 5 ball; U12, U10 & U9 size 4 ball.5. EQUIPMENT: a. No unsafe knee braces, metal knee braces must have a soft cover.b. No "hard" casts are allowed, not even with the use of bubble wrap.c. Proper shin guards must be worn and be covered by socks.d. Bicycle shorts may be worn under the shorts.(Note: This is recreation soccer all players do not have to wear matching Bicycle shorts).e. Female teams may wear sleeveless jerseys or roll up their sleeves and tied with a soft cloth or string material.f. All colors of tape may be used on shin guardsg. Under armor shirts must match Jersey or be white or black in color.h. Cloth head bands may be worn by girls or boys.i. All goals must be anchored down prior to start of game.(NOTE: Rules must be followed; failure to follow rules may result in a red card and/or suspension from inter-city play).6. HOME AND VISITING TEAM(S) RESPONSIBILITIES:a. Complete field set up and take down (nets, flags, field markings, trash cans, etc.) must be completed within 15 minutes of game time or home team forfeits. VISITING TEAM MUST assist with set up and take down. This includes setting up or taking down the goals.b. Home team shall change to alternative color jersey if colors conflict with visiting team.c. Home team has choice of sidelines.d. Visiting team must pick up their trash, (if you bring it with you take it with you).7. COACHING FROM THE SIDELINES:a. If field conditions permit, all divisions shall coach from their side only. Teams and administrators, where possible, shall be on opposite sides of the field. b. Coaches must remain in the technical area of 10 yards from mid-field. Coaches are also responsible to insure parents are not sitting or standing beyond the 18 yard line and behind the goal lines.c. The head coach is 100% responsible and accountable for insuring players and parents maintain a positive attitude throughout the game.d. The head coach may suspend a player if the said parent refuses to listen to the head coach, or team administrator when asked to leave the field.8. CYSA-S PLAYER/COACH/ADMINISTRATOR CARDS:a. All PLAYER AND ADMINISTRATOR CARDS MUST HAVE PICTURES. Cards must be stamped, embossed or signed by league registrar and be laminated. b. All teams involved in INTERCITY LEAGUE play must have laminated player cards by the second week of scheduled play.c. Temporary player ID cards are no longer accepted.d. All players must have a medical release form with parent/guardians' signature. Theses forms must be available to the referee upon request. e. PLAYER CARDS AND MEDICAL RELEASES ARE REQUIRED IN ALL INTERCITY LEAGUE DIVISIONS. Failure to provide either may result in a forfeit. PLAYERS OR TEAMS WITHOUT CARDS AND MEDICAL RELEASE FORMS MUST NOT PLAY. This also means no scrimmages or pick-up games.f. LICENSED COACH/MANAGER: There must be a USYSA licensed coach for each team, at each game. The coach must have a current photo Identification card.g. A team without a carded official will forfeit the match. Note: The coach may be from any team within the same league of registration as the team they are representing for the match.h. Under certain circumstances the INTERCITY LEAGUE Director may authorize a team or player to play without player cards. The league representative of said team is responsible to contact the INTERCITY LEAGUE Director and explain the circumstances. i. Under NO circumstances may a player play without the medical release form.j.The DEADLINE to ADD PLAYERS to any team is September 30th.9. STANDINGS:a. Each team will supply a game card to the referee prior to the game.b. Home team or league official will place the (both) game cards in the mail within 24 hours after the game.c. A referee may mail in the game cards, along with a record of all cautions, ejections, injuries and other pertinent information.d. The game cards are the official record of the INTERCITY LEAGUE.e. All U19 & U16 game cards will be mailed to CYSA (by Home team or Referee). This will be done so that District Commissioner may keep track of all red cards and yellow cards issued to players and coaches.g. U14, U12 and U10 game cards will be retained by INTERCITY LEAGUE REPRESENATIVES and available to the INTERCITY LEAGUE Director.WIN=3 POINTS, TIE=1 POINT, LOSS=0 POINTS, RED CARD = -1 POINT, YELLOW CARDS (EVERY 10) = -1 POINT10. SEASON: a. League play shall begin on the weekend following Labor Day and end prior to Thanksgiving for U19 & U16. All other divisions must end by the first weekend of December. b. Commissioners Cup will be November 2nd and 3rd for U16 and U19. Commissioners Cup will begin December 7th and end December 15th for U10 to U14. c. All-Stars will begin January 11th and end January 19th 2014.d. The primary day for play is Saturday. Friday Night and Sunday games will be scheduled as needed. e. When possible Sunday games will be scheduled after 12:00 NOON.11. PROTESTS: a. If a coach deems it necessary to protest a game because of misapplication of FIFA LAW, or INTERCITY LEAGUE Rules, not a judgment call, the coach must notify the referees of the intent to protest, write a brief statement on the card and sign the game card. b. A $100.00 non-refundable protest fee must be turned in within 48 hours to the INTERCITY LEAGUE Director, along with a one page explanation of the protest, including citation of the INTERCITY LEAGUE/FIFA rule the protesting team feels was misapplied. c. The INTERCITY LEAGUE Director, along with the concurrence of two other INTERCITY LEAGUE Representatives, will review the written protest and determine if a FIFA or INTERCITY LEAGUE rule violation occurred and that it was not a referee judgment call.d. If it is determined that there may have been a misapplication of the rules, the INTERCITY LEAGUE Director may reschedule the game.e. The decision of the INTERICTY Director is final. f. NO JUDGMENT CALL PROTESTS WILL BE ALLOWED.12. Rescheduled Games:a. GAMES WILL NOT BE RESCHEDULED BY THE INTERCITY LEAGUE DIRECTOR. b. ANY GAME THAT NEEDS TO BE RESCHEDULED MUST BE AGREED UPON BETWEEN BOTH TEAMS AND LEAGUE REPRESENTATIVES. THERE IS A $50.00 FEE PAYABLE IN ADVANCE FOR ALL RESCHEDULE GAMES. (DOES NOT INCLUDE RAINOUTS)13. Red Cards:a. Referees must return all ID cards to the respective coaches following the match except when there is Referee Assault or Violent Conduct on the field. In these cases, the ID card(s) must be retained by the Referee and turned in, with a written report in 24 hours.b. If a player receives a Violent Conduct (Fighting / Striking other player or Official) red card, they will not be able to participate in their team's next FOUR scheduled games.c. All other red card violations regarding a player or ejected official will not be able to participate in their teams next scheduled game.d. If a team official (Coach/Manager) is directed to leave the field by the referee it is the same as receiving a red card. As a professional courtesy the referee does not have to show/display a red card to the team official. A report will be submitted by the Referee and sent to the INTERCITY LEAGUE Director, along with the coach's administration card. The Team administrator will then miss the next game for the team which he was participating with.e. If it is the last game of the season, the suspension carries over to INTERCITY LEAGUE post-season play.f. If a player or official receives a second red card during the season, they will be suspended for the remainder of the season, or until reinstated by the INTERCITY LEAGUE Director.g. A point will be automatically deducted for a red card.14. Yellow Cards:a. Coaches MUST substitute yellow-carded players at the time the referee shows the yellow card to the player and before restarting the game.b. For every 10 yellow cards that a team accumulates, they will be deducted a point. This will continue throughout the season.15. CONDUCT/SUSPENSIONS:a. The safety of all participants and maintaining an atmosphere of good sportsmanship is the responsibility of all members.b. Any player or member promoting violence, enticing team dissent, or generally in violation of item a. (above) may be brought before the INTERCITY LEAGUE for disciplinary action (including suspension or removal of the player or member) subject to the Cal South and USYSA Disciplinary Guidelines and Procedures.c. Any member who instigates violence that leads to harming an opponent, spectator, official, or teammate, in addition to any action defined above, may be subject to criminal prosecution. This type of conduct will not be tolerated and will be aggressively pursued by the INTERCITY LEAGUE.d. Any player, coach or administrator of the team receiving three (3) yellow cards (warning/cautions) within six (6) consecutive matches will be suspended from their next scheduled INTERCITY LEAGUE game. Any individual receiving four (4) yellow cards (warning/cautions) during the season shall be suspended for the next scheduled INTERCITY LEAGUE game. After a suspension of this type, the count of yellow cards is set to one (1).e. Any player, coach or administrator receiving a red card (ejection/send off) from the referee, shall be suspended for the remainder of that game and their team's next scheduled (played) game, forfeited games do not count. Should two yellow cards in the same game cause the ejection; both cautions will be counted as yellow cards and counted towards the ten accumulated yellow cards. (7.3).f. Accumulated disciplinary actions (Yellow Cards, Red Cards, and Suspensions) may affect a team's continued participation in league play as well as post-season play g. ANY PLAYER, COACH, OR TEAM MEMBER using foul and/or abusive language or conduct will be issued a RED CARD (EJECTION/SEND OFF).h. NOTE TO PLAYERS, COACHES, and OFFICIALS, NOCIL is a league for youth and families designed to promote GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP, FAIR PLAY, and a SAFE ENVIRONMENT. i. COACHES ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL CONDUCT ON THEIR SIDELINES (Including parents, friends, visitors and spectators) and may be issued a RED CARD for failing to control their sidelines.j. The INTERCITY Director has the authority to suspend or place any player, administrator, team or league on probation for unsporting conduct on or off the field.k. THE HEAD COACH IS 100% RESPONSIBLE AND ACCOUNTABLE FOR ENFORCING PLAYER SUSPENSIONS; any coach failing to enforce any suspension will be suspended themselves and said game will be forfeited. 16. COMISSIONER'S CUP BOND:a All leagues must post a Bond of $200.b. Should a team fail to show up and forfeit a game, the said team is responsible for the entire Referee fee.c. If the said team fails to pay the referee fee, the entire (League) Bond will be forfeited and used to compensate referees.d. The league will then be responsible to put up an additional bond for $200 in the coming year.e. Once a league has posted the $200 bond, it will carry over to the following year, as long as it has not been forfeited.f. Each league must provide a field for Commissioner's Cup and All-Stars, failing to provide a field may result in disqualification from the tournament or paying an additional fee to participate.17. FORFEIT(S):a. Any player/team found responsible for promoting violence, instigating, or enticing a team disturbance, causing the referee to suspend play prior to the completion of regulation time, will have forfeited that game (even if they are winning at the time of the incident).b. The INTERCITY LEAGUE Director will review all such incidents. Upon review the team may also be subject to league suspension. Any team under league suspension will forfeit all scheduled games with a score of (0-1) until suspension is complete. If it is found that both teams/players are equally at fault in the suspension of a game, then both teams will receive a forfeit (0-1, 0 points).c. Any team/club needing to forfeit a game for any reason, must notify the Home Club representative (U19 & U16) or INTERCITY LEAGUE Director (U19) within 48 hours of scheduled game. If the team/club who is forfeiting said game fails to notify proper personnel, the team/club forfeiting will be responsible for the entire referee fees for the scheduled game. The team who forfeits the game will receive a forfeit (0-1, 0 points), with the opposing team receiving a win (1-0, 3 points).d. The team that forfeits must have the Referee fee's to the NOCIL Director no later than the first Wednesday after the game. Failing to do so may result in forfeiting the upcoming game.e. During Commissioner's Cup and All-Stars if a team forfeits one game they SHALL forfeit all. If a team forfeits a game and fails to pay referee fees, they will also forfeit the entire $200.00 league bond.18. Number of Roster players:a. U19 and U16 may have a roster of no more than 22 players. b. U14 and U12 may have a roster of no more than 18 players. c. U10 and U9 may have a roster of no more than 14 players.d. This does not take away the minimum play for each player.19. TROPHIES/ AWARDS:a. Each league will be responsible for their team's regular season trophies or awards.b. NOCIL will be responsible for Commissioner Cup and All-Star medals and pins (U14 and under receive pins)c. All perpetual trophies must be returned to the INTERICTY LEAGUE Director at start of the following season.20. INTERCITY LEAGUE Rules:a. If you would like a complete set of INTERCITY LEAGUE Rules and Regulations, please contact your league representative. INTERCITY LEAGUE.ASA-BSA-CHSA-FRYSC-JUSA-OJSC-WAYS-LNYSA-LMSA-DBSLRules updated and approved by the INTERCITY LEAGUE Representatives on JULY 25, 2013
THE RULES USED FOR NOCIL WILL BE USED FOR COMMISSIONER'S CUP and DISTRICT 3 ALL STARS
a. As scheduled with a 10 minute grace period. Failure to field a team of 7 players (5 players for U10/U9) will result in a forfeit.
b. Round Robin and Quarter Final games will use the following: U19 - 35 minute halves, U16 - 30 minute halves, U14 - 25 minute halves, U12 – 25 minute halves, and U10 – 20 minute halves. All Semi Finals and Medal round games will be full game time. During the medal rounds, if the game is tied, the following will be used: Finals will play two 10 minute halves for U19, U16 and U14, two five minute halves for U12 and U10 (No Golden Goal), if still tied FIFA penlty kicks will take place. During the 3rd place game full time will be played, if still tied go straight to FIFA penalty kicks. Quarter Finals and Semi Finals if still tied go straight to FIFA Penaly Kicks. c. Round robin games can end in a tie. No FIFA penalty kicks.
a Three man referee system is preferred. (Use of club person will not be allowed).
b. Both teams are responsible for referee fees.
c. Referees are to be paid BEFORE THE MATCH. Each team is responsible for half referee fees.
d. If team does not show, the referee fee for both teams is still the responsibility of the team that forfeits or the league they represent.
e. Fees are based on a 3-man system at a rate of 1.20 per minute. (See break down below)
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2 Referees - $90.00 / $80.00 / $70.00 / $60.00 / $50.00 / $40.00 /
1 Referee - $70.00 / $60.00 / $50.00 / $40.00 / $30.00 / $30.00 /3. Any Team that forfeits will be responsible for 100% of the referee fees, $200.00 Bond and the Coach and team will not be eligible to play in the Commissioner's Cup for the following year.4. 10 POINT SCORING SYSTEM.a. 6 points for a win.b. 3 points for a tie.c. 1 point for a shutout. 0-0 is a shutout for both teams.d. 0 points for a loss.e. 1 point for each goal scored. Maximum 3 goals.f. 1 point deducted for any red card to the players or coach. Please show the coach the red card and record it.5. OTHER TOURNAMENT RULES a. Only 1 Wild Card per pool.b. Wild Card will not play the pool winner in their own bracket in the quarter finals.6. TIE BREAKER RULESa. Least games played.b. Head to Head.c. Least Goals allowed.d. Number of Shutouts.e. Least number of Red Cards.f. FIFA Penalty Kicks
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I have reached the age where my eyes are getting kinda tired. Therefore I need a little help to see. I have been thinking about rifle scopes. There is no doubt that anybody can benefit from using a scope when they shoot.
Some of the most popular rifles that people plan to use if SHTF are chambered for either 5.56MM (.223) or 7.62X39. These calibers are intermediate range. You could probably do OK with these at 200 to 300 yards without scopes. They dont have a lot of long-range power. They do come with iron sights that are adequate for their range. However, a low power scope such as 4 or 6 power would probably make them more accurate. But, I dont believe that big, cumbersome scopes that go up as high as 24 power or more are needed for these calibers. I have seen scopes on Mini-14s that looked absolutely huge-which negates the handling ability for that light weight rifle!
Some of the best scopes in my experience are Leupold, Nikon and Burris, to name a few. Leupold has a lifetime No Fault warranty. That means that if anything happens to it-your fault, my fault, the dogs fault, everybodys fault or nobodys fault, they will repair or replace it! That would be hard to beat!
Nikon has a 25 year no-fault warranty. At my age, thats as good as lifetime.
The fact is that there are a lot of good quality scopes with prices from-say- $50 on up to $1,000 or more. And, I am sure that a person would be well served with one of them.
But, it cannot be denied that scopes are the most fragile accessory for firearms. You all know Murphy, and if something bad can happen, it just might! So, I have been thinking (my wife says that that is a dangerous pastime for me!). Would a survivalist be better off to buy 3 $60 scopes or one $200 scope? During TEOTWAWKI you will probably not be able to get warranty service. Therefore if your expensive scope goes flabooty, youre probably going to be S O L! You will have to toss it as being utterly useless.
So, I am starting to think that several lower price scopes might be preferable for SHTF. If ones breaks, replace it with another. I believe that is going to be my approach.
Opinions, anyone?


text: I've recently been having LOTS of foot problems with my Jackson Elite Dance Boots, and I've been told from other ice dancers at my rink that this is pretty common. So, after numerous trips back and forth to the skate shop with no luck, I've decided it's time for a change. I've been recommended Graf boots. Does anyone have any experience with these? I know I want to go custom, since I'm at a higher level and have fussy feet. What do you guys skate on, and what do you like? I'm hoping for any and all input I can get! Oh, and not that it matters, but I'm curious: does anyone know what kind of skates the top ice dancer use? Thank you!


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Speargun: The passenger who tried to bring this on the plane at Salt Lake City (SLC) didn't realize spear guns were prohibited. In case you're wondering, he wasn't wearing flippers.
Live Teargas Grenade: You just have to scratch your head sometimes, but yes, a passenger at Phoenix (PHX) attempted to bring a live teargas grenade (see photo) on the plane in their carry-on. Dispersed Teargas Grenade + Pressurized Cabin = Pandemonium.
Four Knives In One Bag: A passenger at Detroit (DTW) had not one, but four knives. Not your everyday pocketknives either… (See Photo)
Katara Dagger: This unique item was found in a carry-on bag at Bradley (BDL). A Katara (see photo) is a push dagger from India.
Modified Cell Phone: This phone (see photo) looked a little suspicious so we had to take a closer look. The passenger who was flying out of Des Moines (DSM) stated he modifies electronics and uses this phone to also open and close his garage door and control the lights in his house. I've posted before on how this kind of gadget can cause problems at the checkpoint. Read it here…
Knife Concealed Under Wheelchair Seat: A passenger at Chicago O'Hare had a knife on their person that was discovered during a pat-down. The passenger was permitted to leave the checkpoint so they could check or ship the knife. When the passenger returned, the very same knife was found concealed underneath the seat of their wheelchair.
Miscellaneous Prohibited Items: In addition to all of the other prohibited items we find weekly, our officers also found firearm components, ammunition, brass knuckles, stun guns, throwing stars, knives and more knives, and a blackjack.
Artfully Concealed Items: (Artfully concealed means that the prohibited item was intentionally concealed with the intention of sneaking it through security)A 16-year-old had a razorblade in the lining of his wallet in Aspen (ASP). He stated that he uses it for his skateboard.
See the story above about the knife concealed under the wheelchair seat at Chicago O'Hare (ORD).
Firearms: Our officers found 14 loaded firearms and 5 unloaded firearms in carry-on baggage since I posted last Friday. Here's a rundown of the 19 firearms our officers kept off of airplanes this week:12/31: SGU – Loaded .380 – HDN – Loaded .45 w/ Round Chambered1/1: SLC – Loaded .3801/2: LFT – Loaded .38 – SFO – Loaded .25 w/ Round Chambered - SFO – Unloaded .221/3: IAH – Loaded .38 – DFW – Unloaded .381/4: PHX – Loaded .380 – ONT – Loaded .45 – ORD – Unloaded .45 – AUS – Loaded .40 w/ Round Chambered – ORD – Unloaded 9mm1/5: MDW – Unloaded Firearm – OKC – Loaded .22 w/ Round Chambered – PHX – Loaded 9mm – SJC – Loaded .40 w/ Round Chambered – LIT – Loaded .38 – LGB – Loaded .380
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One of the most common health problems people have is indigestion. As per ayurveda, the accumulation of Ama or toxins leads to an imbalance in the way the small and large intestines functions along with various other participating organs like the liver and more. And this is the rootcause for indigestion.
The digestive tract or system is one of the most important organs of the body. Ayurveda relies on the rhythms and functions of the body to find the rootcause of ailments. Indigestion usually occurs because of bad daily habits & less physical activity.
There are many ways to treat to indigestion in an ayurvedic way. Let us look at the top tips for the same:
- Timely intake of meals: For better digestion, one must take meals at the same time everyday. Also, do not sit down for the next meal before the previous meal has been digested properly.
- Sleep: Sleep is a major factor that cure stress and creates a balance of sorts in one's routine, thus aiding proper digestion.
- Exercise: Some form of movement and exercise is imperative to keep the digestive system in prime working condition. Walk and yoga especially are ideal to boost one's digestive health.
- Aloe vera: An ounce of aloe vera a day will keep indigestion away. Break off, a leaf and scoop some gel into a smoothie for smooth digestion.
- Turmeric: Haldi or turmeric helps in reducing bloating and is one of the most commonly used spices found in ayurveda. This spice is a staple in indian cooking as well, where pretty much all dishes are seasoned with cooked turmeric.
- Meditation: This is one of the best ways to give digestion a positive push with a good dose of mindfulness and awareness for better balance in the body.
- Avoiding unhealthy food: One must avoid unhealthy food that are excessively fried, fatty, sweet or cold so as to aid the digestive fires in doing their job effectively.
- Triphala: This combination of three fruits ensures that your digestive system remains in good working condition. If you wish to discuss about any specific problem, you can consult an Ayurveda.
Erectile dysfunction is when a man fails to develop or maintain an erection. The situation if not cured can spoil a relationship as a healthy sexual life is important for healthy partnership between couples.
Intake of certain drugs, neurogenic disorders, aging, surgery, smoking, obesity, diseases like diabetes and kidney failure are among the primary causes of this condition.
Erectile dysfunction is nothing to be ashamed of. In fact, timely medication can greatly improve the condition. For proper awareness, it is necessary to get the facts right. Most men, at some point of time, experience erectile dysfunction. It often goes untreated because most men find the condition embarrassing enough to be discussed. This lack of awareness has given rise to many unreasonable and illogical myths and misconceptions.
Treatment methods used for erectile dysfunction depend on the specific cause and nature of the condition. Ayurveda provides an effective remedy to the problem of impotence through long-established healing methods. Ayurvedic treatment makes use of traditional herbal medicine that cures the condition and prevents it from reoccurring. In Ashtanga Ayurveda, sexual dysfunction is treated through medication composed of vajikarana herbs. 'Vaji' is the Sanskrit word for a horse, which is an age-old symbol of virility and sexual potency.
These herbs have been conventionally used to cure conditions related to erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, lack of libido and male infertility. A few herbs used in vajikarana therapy for treating erectile dysfunction are:
- Shatavari (Asparagus racemosus)
- The 'panchaule' orchid (Dactylorhiza hatagirea)
- Safed Musli (Chlorophytum borivilianum)
- Kali Musli (Curculigo orchioides Gaertn)
Scientific tests and studies have shown that these ayurvedic herbs are effective in providing a remedy for the problem of impotence in men. This form of therapy takes a holistic approach treating and curing the symptoms of erectile dysfunction by eliminating the root cause of the problem. The greatest advantage of this treatment method is that there are no side effects. Relapses of the condition also do not occur. If you wish to discuss about any specific problem, you can consult an Ayurveda.
बवासीर या पाइल्स मलद्वार के चारों ओर नसों के फूलने या सूजन को कहते हैं। इसमें गुदा पर मस्से जैसे उभार हो जाते हैं। मस्से या तो गुदा के अंदरूनी हिस्से पर होते हैं, या गुदा के चारों ओर। नसों में अंदरूनी सूजन ज्यादातर कम कष्टकारी होती है, परंतु वहीं नसें सूजकर बाहर तक उभर आती हैं, तो ये समस्या बेहद कष्टकारी हो जाती है। इसमें मलद्वार से रक्तस्त्राव होने से मरीज बेहद कमजोर हो जाता है। समस्या गंभीर रूप ले लेने पर मरीज की मौत तक हो सकती है। बवासीर के मरीज को बैठने में बेहद तकलीफ होती है, यहां तक कि दर्द से रात में नींद तक नहीं आती। यहां हम पढ़ेंगे कि, कैसे हल्दी का प्रयोग करके बवासीर जैसी समस्या छुटकारा पाया जा सकता है।
बवासीर के लक्षण
बवासीर में कब्ज की वजह से मल शुष्क हो जाता है। मस्से पहले कठोर होना शुरू होते हैं, जिससे गुदा में चुभन-सी होने लगती है। ध्यान न देने पर मस्से फूल जाते हैं और मल त्याग बेहद तकलीफदेह हो जाता है। स्थिति बिगड़ने पर मल के साथ खून भी आने लगता है।
बवसीर का कारण
बवासीर के कई कारण होते हैं, जिनमें से कब्ज, खराब खान-पान, खाने में फाइबर की कमी, ज्यादा देर तक बैठे रहना, मानसिक तनाव, भारी सामान उठाना प्रमुख हैं। गर्भावस्था में भी ये समस्या देखने को मिलती हैं।
हल्दी से बवासीर का इलाज
हल्दी में एंटी इन्फ्लेमेट्री यानी सूजन घटाने वाले गुण होते हैं। इसके साथ ही हल्दी एंटी-सेप्टिक होती है, जो कीटाणुओं को नष्ट करती है। वहीं हल्दी घाव भरने में भी सहायक होती है। पुराने समय से हल्दी को बवासीर का अचूक इलाज माना जाता है। यहां कुछ तरीके दिए हैं जिन्हें आजमाकर हल्दी से दर्दनाक बवासीर का इलाज किया जा सकता है।
1. एलोविरा और हल्दी:
आधे चम्मच एलोविरा जेल में एक चम्मच पिसी हल्दी मिलाएं। इसको अच्छी तरह मिलाकर पेस्ट तैयार कर लें। पेस्ट को सोने से पहले मलद्वार के अंदरूनी और बाहरी हिस्से पर लगाएं। एक हफ्ते तक ये तरकीब आजमाने से बवासीर से राहत मिलेगी।
2. पेट्रोलियम जेली और हल्दी:
एक चम्मच हल्दी को एक चम्मच पेट्रोलियम जेली के साथ मिलाकर एक पेस्ट तैयार करें। इस पेस्ट को मल त्याग करने से कुछ समय पहले अपनी गुदा के अंदरूनी और बाहरी हिस्सों पर अच्छे से लगा लें। पेट्रोलियम जेली आपके मलद्वार को मुलायम और चिकना बनाती है, जिससे मल त्यागने में आसानी होती है। वहीं हल्दी सूजन और घाव कम करने के साथ दर्द से भी राहत देती है।
3. देसी घी और हल्दी:
एक चम्मच देसी घी में आधा चम्मच हल्दी मिलाएं। इसको अच्छी तरह मिलाकर पेस्ट बना लें। इस मिश्रण को रात को सोने से पहले अपनी गुदा के अन्दर और बाहर लगा लें। यह प्रक्रिया दो-तीन दिन आजमाने से आपको बवासीर से राहत मिल जाएगी।
4. काले नमक के साथ हल्दी:
काले नमक में हल्दी का चूर्ण मिलाकर गुनगुने पानी के साथ पिएं। बकरी के दूध में हल्दी और काला नमक मिलाकर पीने से भी बवासीर में लाभ होगा।
5. मूली और हल्दी:
मूली को धोकर छील लें। अब इस पर हल्दी छिड़कर इसे दिन में दो-तीन बार खाएं।
6. दूध और हल्दी:
बवासीर होने पर उसके उपचार के साथ इसका बचाव भी जरूरी है। रोजाना गुनगुने दूध में हल्दी मिलाकर पिएं इससे के संक्रमण से बचाव होगा साथ ही अच्छी नींद भी आएगी।
ये भी आजमाएं
7. टब मे गुनगुना पानी भरकर उसमें हल्दी डालें। इस पानी में निर्वस्त्र होकर आधे घंटे तक बैठें।
8. हल्दी, आक का दूध और शिरीष के बीजों को कूटकर बवासीर के मस्सों पर लगाएं। जलन और दर्द से आराम मिलेगा।
9. किसी साफ रुमाल में बर्फ का टुकड़ा लपेट कर अपनी गुदा पर कुछ देर के लिए लगाएं। इससे दर्द और सूजन में बेहद राहत मिलेगी।
10. हल्दी से इलाज के साथ अपने खान-पान का भी ध्यान रखें। खाने में पानी की मात्रा बढ़ाएं और फाइबर युक्त पदार्थों का सेवन करें। दूध में ईसबगोल मिलाकर पिदएं। ज्यादा देर तक एक जगह पर न बैठें। व्यायाम को अपनी दिनचर्या में शामिल करें। खाने में जैतून का तेल और घी भी शामिल करें। इसके आलावा नारियल पानी और दाने सहित अनार भी खाएं। तले-भुने गरिष्ठ भोजन से परहेज करें।
Am masturbations from when I was 12 years old now am 20 yr. I did masturbate More than 1000 countless j think when I marry a girl what will be my conditions and my wife will get pregnant or not pls tell me.
Most men would like to improve their sex life.
Erectile dysfunction can be a very frustrating condition. Most men are not embarrassed to admit it and for many the thought of going soft is a real cause of concern. The good news is that adding a few different foods to your diet or enjoying a glass of red may put an end to your erection worries.
Erectile dysfunction, (ED) is the inability to keep an erection and this is also referred to as impotence. If there is not enough blood flow to the penis, a man cannot achieve an erection. This condition can be fixed and the type of treatment always depends on the underlying cause. There are many treatment options available and these range from penile surgery, medication drugs, devices and lifestyle changes. This condition can affect men more as they get older and can be common in men within the ages of 45 to 70. Some men in their late 20's can even start experiencing symptoms, though the damage may have been building since a younger age.
Here you can discover the surprising causes of erectile dysfunction, plus natural ways to overcome this issue.
For some men, erectile dysfunction may be related to a psychological cause such as stress, severe anxiety or depression.
The main physical link to erectile dysfunction can be caused by atherosclerosis the thickening of the walls of the arteries. This condition causes arteries to narrow restricting blood flow. When the arteries are too clogged to carry blood, a man will not get a solid erection. There is often an overlap between physical and psychological causes.
Men Can Enjoy a Regular Glass of Red Wine
A glass or two of red wine is believed to enhance blood flow to the manhood area by opening up the arteries. Red wine can also increase levels of testosterone which can increase sexual desire.
Take a Diet Rich in Flavonoids
Red wine and berry fruits can be beneficial and can be as helpful as taking exercise such as walking on a daily basis.
Not everyone enjoys a glass of red so here are 8 foods you need to know about if you want keep hard in the bedroom.
Foods for ED
Men take note! Forget the pills, there are natural remedies helpful for ED.
You can take all the pills you like, but they're not addressing the underlying cause of the problem. What Viagra does is relax blood vessels but is only a quick fix solution. It doesn't matter how young you are, you can start now to make a few small changes to your diet. Men who eat a few servings a week of the following super foods were far less likely to go limp than men who didn't eat these foods. Fruit helps to stop and can reverse the build-up of fat in arteries. Fruit should definitely be consumed daily.
Studies suggest eating more foods rich in flavonoids such as the ones listed below can even reduce the risk of erectile dysfunction.
- Citrus fruits
- Berries such as strawberries, raspberries and blueberries,
- Bananas
- Apple and pears
- Chillies
- Salmon
- Garlic and Onions
- Porridge
Bananas give you much needed potassium which helps keep your heart healthy.
Garlic and onion contain allicin, which helps increase blood flow.
Bottom line: If you are considering trying a natural alternative, maybe these super foods above will give you a promising start. Your erection issue may go away as quickly as it occurred. This is also an opportunity to get a little healthier without spending a vast amount of commitment or expense. By increasing the blood flow to your penis, a healthy diet will help to improve the quality of your erections.
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It goes without saying that sexual intercourse is an integral part of the lives of human beings and most importantly, it is crucial to have a healthy copulation to have a happy conjugal life. Several factors come into play while mating and the penis size is one such vital factor. Accordingly, owing to several disorders, there are various sexual solutions arriving at present that assist in the healthy mating of couples. One of the main methods is known as penis enlargement that is required to take care of the penis size in the males so that t can perform well during the process of sexual intercourse.
Why is the penis enlargement technique required?
As this organ or penis, is responsible for entering into the vagina of the females during intercourse, therefore, it has to be of an adequate size so that complete desire is fulfilled and the female partner is fully satisfied. However, often due to various reasons, the size of the penis is smaller than the usual size that hampers this whole process of sexual intercourse because it is not able to enter into the vagina totally. This leads to incompleteness while mating and there is dissatisfaction on the part of the females as well. The males on the other hand, who are having smaller penis size feel lower regarding confidence and also do not feel elated as well because they are not able to provide the desired fulfillment to their female partner and hence, this can grossly affect the relationship and well-being too. To solve this problem, today several treatment methods have come up so that the penis can be enlarged to a proper size to ensure that it attains the size that will completely enter into the vagina. These are known as penis enlargement techniques.
Process of penis enlargement and its utilities
The methods that are being applied for increasing the size of the penis is herbal, and the medicines are all made from natural and organic ingredients. Therefore, there are no chances of side effects in the long run and the medicines can also be applied directly. Before proceeding with the penis enlargement process, it is always advisable to consult a sexologist and only after thorough psychological and physical check-up, the actual treatment starts. There are different materials that make up the medicines, and all are taken from the plants, leaves, roots, stems and fruits along with some vital minerals and nutrients that aid in the growth of the nerve cells in the penis so as to enhance its size to an optimum level. The various other features that come into play while aggravating the size of the penis are:
- Promotes more blood circulation in the region of the penis that will nurture the male organ and hence, assists in its growth through a normalized blood flow.
- Helps in development of new tissue in the region of the penis.
- It not only helps in enlargement of the penis but also treats for lesser ejections and other related erectile issues.
- Allows any obstructions to be removed by giving appropriate potency to the veins, muscles, nerves and penis muscles as well.
- Apart from increasing the size of the penis, these treatment procedures help in enhancing the sperm motility and also augment the sperm count too.
- The herbal methods of treatment ensure appropriate production of testosterone hormone and stimulate its production.
- Immunity amplification and reduction in the risk of any health or sexual disorders and not only that, the medicines help in revitalizing the sexual desire too.
- It is always wise to give this medicine a definite try to reap its widespread benefits.
One of the most common sexual dysfunctions in men, premature ejaculation (PE) stands for the uncontrollable discharge of semen either prior to or shortly after sexual penetration. Usually, ejaculation that occurs within 30 seconds to 4 minutes is considered premature. Furthermore, there are two kinds of premature ejaculation:
Causes of premature ejaculation:
When it comes to causes, PE can have at its core several reasons. As you age and become wiser with time, you learn to control your orgasm. But there are times when you may experience uncontrolled ejaculation of semen. This usually occurs with a new sexual partner or if you've had your last ejaculation a long time ago. Nonetheless, the causes of this sexual problem can be the following:
Psychological causes
Under this sub-head, a number of factors may contribute to the problem such as:
1. Your previous history of sexual intercourse can cause you to develop a pattern, which may prove to be difficult to change as you move on with your life. For example, situations where you've hastened the climax with your partner so as to hide the problem; or feelings of guilt that cause you to rush through your sexual intercourses can go on to give rise to PE.
2. Similarly, anxiety about your sexual performance or issues related to your sexual experience can also play a role in bringing about the uncontrolled discharge of semen.
3. Interpersonal problems between you and your partner can be a psychological trigger behind the problem as well.
4. Last but not the least, the fear of the failure to maintain an erection, more specifically the fear of erectile dysfunction can cause you to hasten the climax with your partner, leading to PE.
Biological causes
A number of biological factors can cause the problem of premature ejaculation, ranging from abnormal hormone and brain chemicals' levels, thyroid and prostate or urethra inflammation, to hereditary and abnormal reflex functions of the body's ejaculatory system.
How to manage your PE?
Apart from drug therapy, there are several ways through which you can effectively control your ejaculation and these are:
- Using condoms to reduce the sensitivity of your penis
- Having sexual intercourse with your partner on top can reduce your chances of experiencing premature ejaculation
- Indulging in longer foreplay can help delay your ejaculation
- Take deep breaths to delay stimulation and ejaculation
- Practice start-stop and squeeze techniques, which help in arousing your penis to the point of ejaculation but stopping before it occur to delay semen discharge.
Premature ejaculation can cause both you and your partner to be dissatisfied with your sex life. But there are ways available that can provide you with long-term relief from the problem. If you wish to discuss about any specific problem, you can consult a Sexologist.
The male reproductive system is a complex web of blood vessels and tissue that ensures its proper functioning. Like any other form of tissue, it also has mechanisms which may allow it to heal or protect itself. However, sometimes the formation of scar tissue on the penis can cause problems by altering the shape and causing a bend in it. A severely bent penis due to the abnormal formation of scar tissue which may result in painful erections is known as Peyronie's disease.
Symptoms of Peyronie's disease
- Formation of scar tissue: One of the significant causes as well as symptoms of Peyronie's disease is the formation of scar tissue under the skin of the penis. In fact, you can feel the scar tissues under the skin of the penis as hard lumps or a band of harder tissues compared to the surrounding areas.
- Problems in having or maintaining an erection: Peyronie's disease is classified itself as an erectile dysfunction problem as it can cause issues with having an erection or keeping it erect for sexual stimulation to occur.
- Pain during erections: You may feel mild to acute pain in your penis whether you are in a flaccid or erect state.
- A noticeable and visible bend in the penis: Depending on where the scar tissues form, the penis may develop an abnormal bend which wasn't present earlier. The bend may be a change in shape and may point to one side, upwards or downward. It may also narrow in certain points resulting in almost an hourglass like appearance.
Doctors are not exactly sure as to the reasons for the development of Peyronie's disease but some of the common risk factors and causes are mentioned below
- Injuries: This is by far the most common reason due to which Peyronie's disease occurs. Injuries caused due to sexual activity, sports or accidents usually result in the formation of scar tissues over a period of time that may result in this disorder.
- Genetics: Some times scar tissue may occur due to genetic disorders and thus may lead to Peyronie's disease even without the influence of an external factor such as an injury. If any of your male family members has this disease, then you can develop this problem as well.
- Disorders of the connective tissue: Sometimes, certain muscular or degenerative disorders of tissue can also result in Peyronie's disease and result in a bend in the penis.
- Prostate surgery: Sometimes effects of prostate surgery have shown to cause Peyronie's disease after the healing process.
Treatments may include one or a combination of some of the possible methods mentioned below.
- Medications: Clostridium histolyticum is an effective medicine which can correct the bending by dissolving excess collagen within the body, including the scar tissue within the penis that causes Peyronie's disease.
- Mild exercises: These may be suggested in combination with surgery or medications to help get the natural shape of the penis back.
- Surgery: There are multiple types of surgery that can be performed if the bend is too sharp or painful or if it is seriously affecting the normal functioning of the penis. If you wish to discuss about any specific problem, you can consult a Sexologist.


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Damn,,,,,, a heads up,,, no one but Burlington residents allowed at the meeting is the word. Been told they'll be checking ID's and not letting anyone else in,,,, WTF,,, there goes the 1st amendment in Burlington!!!! May still try to go,, don't know how they can keep you out of a public meeting. I Think they'll have some P.O.'d people there!!! And I'll be one!!
"Writing Iron" time again I guess!!


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FA Cup fifth round
February 15, 2004
Today's FreezeFrame takes us back to February 2004 and a memorable FA Cup fifth-round victory for Arsenal.
Arsène Wenger's side had dazzled during their unbeaten Premier League campaign heading into this cup tie, but were facing a rejuvenated Chelsea team.
This was Roman Abramovich's first season at Stamford Bridge and the Russian's revolution had quickly taken shape. Claudio Ranieri had pulled no punches in the summer, signing the likes of Joe Cole, Claude Makelele, Damien Duff, Adrian Mutu, Emmanuel Petit and Juan Sebastian Veron.
Chelsea had captured more than £150 million worth of talent in just two months - but Arsenal's class still prevailed at Highbury.
Wenger's own transfer dealings had been much more modest but few could doubt that the signings of Robin van Persie, Jens Lehmann and Gael Clichy were some of his most astute ever.
But this was the coming of age for one of Wenger's January acquisitions, Jose Antonio Reyes. The young Spaniard, filling in for the injured Thierry Henry, had shown flashes of class by this point but had not found the net in his first four appearances.
Although Reyes perhaps may not have fulfilled his potential at the Club, he won over plenty of Arsenal fans with this display.
In a hugely entertaining first half, it was Chelsea who took the lead five minutes before half time when Romanian international Adrian Mutu capitalised on a poor Lehmann kick.
The German international had previously made a superb stop to deny William Gallas and this was a rare error from the goalkeeper.
But Arsenal's new boy was on hand to turn the tide. Just eight minutes into the second period, Reyes picked up the ball 25 yards out and unleashed an unstoppable strike past Carlo Cudicini.
Chelsea then suffered a blow when Cudicini was forced off through injury and Neil Sullivan's first task was to pick the ball out of his net after Reyes stabbed home Patrick Vieira's superb pass to complete the turnaround.
Arsenal strolled to the final whistle to book their place in the quarter-finals and ensure a miserable afternoon for west London's big spenders.
Our FreezeFrame captures Reyes as he celebrates his equalising goal with Ashley Cole.
Arsenal: Lehmann, Lauren, Toure, Campbell, Cole, Gilberto, Vieira, Parlour (Edu 51), Pires, Reyes (Clichy 82), Bergkamp. Subs not used: Stack, Cygan, Bentley.
Our FreezeFrame series gives you a classic image ahead of every match. Roll your cursor over the players and click for more information.Copyright 2017 The Arsenal Football Club plc. Permission to use quotations from this article is granted subject to appropriate credit being given to www.arsenal.com as the source