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It sucks, the never-ending, ever-judgmental, righteously defending, finger-pointing accusing war on parenthood. Especially with me. I'm a worrier. I'm a people pleasure. I'm a self-judger. I want what is best for Rhys, but knowing myself, my personality, and my weaknesses, I need to watch out for myself for the sake of Rhys.
**This is a long post. If you want the summary, go to the last few paragraphs.**
When Rhys was first born, I barely slept the first week and half. The two nights spent in the hospital were miserable. I was so anxious and nervous about being a first-time parent (as was Justin), that with every stir and movement or peep Rhys made, I peered over to see if he was okay and still breathing. The fear of SIDS from online sources were scorched into my head and I was so scared that he'd die those first two nights. However, on the second night, Justin and I were barely functioning. In the middle of the night, the nurse took him to do more newborn tests and we timidly, shakingly asked her if she could take him to the nursery for a few hours. She said she would, but she would immediately bring him back if he needed to be fed. We wholeheartedly agreed. And, for the first time in 3 days (we barely slept the day before my induction due to anxiety), we had a solid two hours of sleep. And, I will tell you, those two hours were life-saving! The rest of the week was spent with mostly skin-to-skin co-sleeping on the recliner in our living room. I was trying to learn how to calm a baby and nurse at night (and there were nursing issues the first few weeks) and try to let Justin get some sleep since he had a 40 minute commute each day to work and college. As much as I was crying, too, for anxiety of doing what was best, and why was he crying, and was he comfortable enough, and was he getting enough milk, etc. etc., I absolutely loved having him on my chest.
After those two first weeks, Rhys became a pretty good sleeper. We had him sleep in a bassinet beside our bed. He would wake up twice a night for a feeding. This was pretty consistent for the first few months of his life, and a it was a pattern he created himself. I was very thankful to read that the 3 hour cycle that he developed himself throughout the night and day was pretty normal and average for others online!
When Rhys dropped down to one nighttime feeding (which was about the same time he decided to stop nursing), we started an earlier bedtime, began a bedtime routine, and moved him into his crib. He typically did pretty good with only one feeding at night. However, he didn't like sleeping in his crib during the day time, so I had to cosleep with him for his naps. I enjoyed these, because I loved cuddling with my baby boy, and sometimes, I had a nap, too. Since he couldn't scoot or crawl, and could only roll over one way, sometimes, I'd lay with him until he was asleep, then move off the bed and do what I needed to do during the day.
When he was about 5 months old, he slept solidly through the night. I awoke startled at 5:00AM, surprised to see the time, strained my ears to hear if Rhys was crying, didn't, so I went back to sleep. Then, a few weeks later, he did the same thing three times in a row! Then, a few weeks later, he was sleeping through the night almost consistently! Christmas came, and with it, traveling and visiting family and being our of our routine for two and a half weeks! Rhys's sleep pattern was definitely disrupted, and he was waking up 2-4 times a night, but that was understandable.
I didn't feel comfortable with any sort of sleep training or sleep coaching, or whatever term you want, since all the sources I read said a 6 month old was too young for that; they recommended 8 months. But, since he had been able to sleep through the night consistently before (on his own), we knew he was capable of doing it again. So, during January and February, if he'd cry in the night, we'd wait 5 minutes, an approach we learned through Bringing up Bebe and liked. If he was still crying, we'd go up and rock him back to sleep. If it was past 3AM, we'd bring him into bed with us and co-sleep with him, and that seemed to work. We didn't mind doing it…although it did start to bring back the terrible tendinitis I had in my arms.
Mid-February, Rhys was 7.5 months old and he and I both got a really, really bad upper respiratory viral infection that lasted a week and a half. It was back to the skin-to-skin sleeping on the recliner, with intermediate sleep breaks in the swing. It was very, very hard on me. I didn't allow Justin a turn as he had to be at his full-time job at 7AM, whereas I didn't have to teach until 11, and could take a nap. But, I was still sleep deprived, and it didn't help my patience for my students. But, when he was better, and all the mucus was out of his system, his sleep was broken. Yes, his sleep was broken. He was waking up between 5-8 times a night, and never being able to be comforted. He'd even restlessly toss and turn in bed with us. We resorted to swings, midnight drives, going back to bottles, watching TV until his eyes closed, everything.
Finally, we made a choice. We needed to do some sort of sleep-training and Rhys was at the earliest recommended age. Rhys was a good sleeper–he had proven that. But, with a long Christmas vacation and then a long illness, he had forgotten how good he was and he was just scared to sleep. So, we wanted to help him get back to his good patterns. I also will admit that if I wake up many times in the middle of the night, and don't go right back to sleep, I act pretty witchy! We didn't like CIO cold-turkey and wanted to have some positive sleep reinforcements. This is what we did, and it worked for us, but what is important is that every parent must learn and discover what is best for them as a unique and individual family.
We bought a music machine that had a large on/off push button, a mirror, and stars that shone on the ceiling. We bought an arsenal of pacies. We lined his crib with towels (instead of a crib liner/padding), and laid all his stuffed animals in it. We made his crib a safe haven. We still rocked and fed him a bottle to sleep. I don't regret this. It helps that his full stomach is relaxing and that the last thing he sees is his mom or dad. After he finished, we put him down in his crib, his eyes closed, and told him we loved him, we will just be downstairs, and we will see him in the morning and that he is a good boy. We wanted to let him know we were proud of him and instilled trust in him. We then practiced Ferberizing. If he cried, we'd wait five minutes, then go in, put his pacy in, turn on his music machine, and leave. Then, we'd wait 10 minutes. Then, fifteen. Then, twenty. We never let him cry longer than twenty minutes. If he did, we'd rock him to sleep, singing and whispering to him. But, we would not bring him into bed with us. (I'm a light sleeper, and now he moves too much in his sleep, so I wasn't really sleeping if we co-slept anymore!)
The first night, he started this fussing about 1AM…it was a long night. We didn't really get to sleep until 3AM. Then, the next night, in total, he only cried 40 minutes (5, 10, 15, 10 minute increments). The third night, only 5 minutes. When we went in to turn on the music machine, as soon as he heard the music and saw the stars, he stopped crying and immediately closed his eyes. SUCCESS! He has been sleeping through the night since March! Now, he can also stand up, turn on his music machine himself, and lay back down to sleep!
Now, we are trying to slowly separate his last bottle from being put to bed. We feed it to him downstairs watching Family Feud (he has a weird sensation with Steve Harvey), then we'll rock him for less than a minute! before putting him in his crib. Sometimes, he'll wake up earlier than 7AM, but we still do Ferberizing until 6:30AM (most of the time, he'll fall back asleep). But, we always listen to the type of crying he is making. If Rhys is screaming bloody murder, we'll go in and try to console him. If he is sick, or, like recently, teething, we are a little more lenient on the Ferberizing. We'll still wait the 5 minutes minimum, but sometimes we still bring him into bed with us.
So, I guess, a SUPER long story made short, there is no right way to help your child sleep through the night. And, just because you prefer a method, doesn't mean you have to stick with it. And, be flexible, yet consistent. And, be aware of your child's cries and needs, such as illness, teething, peeing through his diaper, etc. And, realize that your philosophy on baby sleep will probably change–who knows, I may have to (or want to) do things differently whenever we have another.
Moral of the story: What is right and best for you, may not be right and best for someone else. Every individual, baby, mother, father, sibling, family is different and their circumstances are all unique. DO NOT JUDGE and DO NOT SAY YOUR WAY IS BETTER!


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Can you get HPV from a toilet seat? Fortunately, no. It is a myth that you can catch HPV from a toilet seat, but it still remains a common belief among many people. HPV, also known as the human papillomavirus, cannot be transmitted through sitting on a toilet seat because viruses cannot survive long outside of the body.

How Can You Get HPV?

HPV is transmitted through skin-to-skin contact from an infected partner, usually during a sexual activity. It's important to note that no penetration is required to contract HPV—in other words, you can get it even from just genital-on-genital rubbing. HPV can be transmitted through:

vaginal intercourse

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touching your infected partner's genitals and then your own

sharing sex toys with an infected person without disinfecting first

genital-to-genital contact (same or opposite sex)

It's possible to have HPV and not realize it. HPV can be passed from person to person even when an infected person has no signs or symptoms that are normally associated with HPV. And even if you have had sex with only one person, you are still at risk of contracting HPV. Symptoms can develop years after you have had sex with someone who was infected, making it difficult to know exactly when you first became infected. HPV is the most common sexually transmitted infection, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Preventing HPV

Since no penetration is needed to transmit the virus, preventing HPV can be difficult. Condoms provide a good amount of protection from HPV, but not 100% protection. That's because infected parts of the genitals may still be exposed, even if a condom is worn. A recent study has shown that wearing a condom correctly and every time you have sex may reduce a woman's HPV risk by 70 percent. For sexually active individuals, wearing a condom and limiting your number of sexual partners may reduce the risk of transmission.

There are now vaccines available that help protects against a few of the high-risk strains of the virus. It's a good idea to protect yourself as much as possible since certain high-risk strains of HPV that don't go away on their own can lead to health conditions such as genital warts and cervical cancer.

The HPV vaccine Gardasil is a safe and highly effective way of protecting against diseases (including cancers) that are caused by HPV. The vaccine is approved for both males (ages 9 through 15) and females (ages nine through 26). Gardasil is FDA-approved as the first vaccine for the prevention of cervical cancer, cervical, vaginal, and vulvar lesions, and genital warts. Gardasil is effective against HPV types 6, 11, 16 and 18, and is given in three shots over six months (and it's very important to get all three doses). Talk to your doctor to see whether you would benefit from receiving the HPV vaccine.

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Before breast cancer, I was perfectly happy with out cable tv and without recording certain shows. I would stay up late and watch shows and I would use commercials for food and bathroom breaks.
Now I am a DVR/Tivo junky. I have probably nearly 20 shows I record and watch while too tired to do anything else. I am a fan of reality TV. (There I admitted it.) I prefer cooking shows, HGTV and Lifetime movies (but sometimes I think they take the same plot and recreate a new movie).
I realize technology has changed in the last six years as well but I am dependent.
Last night to my dismay I found out on Facebook that a favorite show had started a new season weeks ago and I DIDN'T KNOW IT!'We recently switched from a DVR to a Tivo due to technical issues and had to set up all our recordings again. Apparently I am not perfect. I will have to watch two episodes online before catching up on the TV.
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|Acts 24
1. And after five days, Ananias, the chief high priest, together with the priests and Tertullus the prosecutor, presented their case* to the governor against Paul.
2. And when he was called, Tertullus cited his accusation against [Paul] and said, "We have lived for many years under your protection,* and a great many benefits have been gained by the people through your efforts,*
3. "And all of us everywhere, have received your bounty, O, excellent Felix.
4. "However, not to weary you with too many things, I beg you to listen kindly to our explanation.
5. "For we have found this man to be an alienator and he creates trouble* for all the Judeans in the whole earth*. For he is the head of the Nazarene* teachings.
6. "And he wished to defile our temple. And as we arrested him, we wanted to try him according to our Law.
7. "However, Commander Lucius came and with a tremendous effort grabbed him from our hands and he sent him to you.
8. "And he ordered his accusers to come to you, and you can, as you question him, learn from him about all these things of which we are accusing him."
9. The Judeans also chimed in against him, while saying, "It is so!"*
10. And the governor signaled to Paul to speak. And Paul replied and said, "For many years I have known that you have been a people's judge here, and because of this I gladly pour out my spirit on my own behalf.*
11. "As you can find out,* I had not been up in Jerusalem for more than twelve days, to worship.
12. "And they could not find me to have spoken to anybody* at the temple, and also I did not gather a crowd [around me,] neither in their synagogue, nor in the city.
13. "And they cannot show you anything in their hands as cause for what they are accusing me of.
14. "However, this I do confess, that through these teachings that they speak of, I work for the Allaha of my ancestors, while I believe in everything that is written in the Law and by the prophets,
15. "And as I have hope in Allaha, as they also have this hope, that it is destined that there will be a resurrection for the dead,* of the righteous and the abominable.
16. "Because of this I have also endeavored to maintain a clear conscious before Allaha and before humanity with all sincerity.
17. "For many years, I have brought to my people* righteous offerings and the participation in holy Communion.
18. "And they found me in the temple while performing [the ceremonial] cleansing, neither in a crowd, nor a disturbance, except for the fact* that the Judeans who came from Asia rioted,
19. "Those who had vowed to stand with me before you, and bring up their charges.
20. "Or they should say what foolishness they found in me, while I stood before the gathering.
21. "Except for only one manifestation that I cried out while I stood between them; regarding the resurrection of the dead I am being judged this day before you."
22. Felix, however, who knew about the Way fully, demurred at them, while saying, "When the commander comes I will hear [the matter] between you."
23. And he ordered the centurion to place Paul in protective custody.* And that none of the people that knew him should be stopped from ministering to him.
24. And after a few days, Felix and his wife Drusilla, who was Jewish, sent for Paul to hear him speak about the faith in the Messiah.*
25. And as he spoke with them about righteousness and about holiness and about the coming* Judgment, Felix was filled with fear, and he said, "Go now, and when my conscience is clear I will send for you."
26. For he expected that some contribution would be given him from Paul, and because of that he also sent for him surely to be brought and to hear him speak to them.
27. And as two years went by,* another governor took his place, who was called Porcius Festus. Felix, however, as though he were doing the Judeans a favor, left Paul a prisoner.
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*24:1 Lit. Ar. idiomatic figure of speech: "Informed against."
*24:2.1 Lit. Ar. idiomatic expression: "Under your shade or tent."
*24:2.2 Lit. Ar. idiomatic expression: "By your bearing [the weight.]"
*24:5.1 Lit. Ar. idiomatic expression: "Shows disturbance."
*24:5.2 Lit. Ar. idiom retained: "World."
*24:5.3 Another name for "Christians" from Arabic, still in use (Nussrani).
*24:9 Lit. Ar. idiomatic expression: "These are such these."
*24:1 Lit. Ar. idiomatic construction: "I gladly exude the spirit over the self's faces or [behalves.]" Or: "speak boldly in my own defense."
*24:11 Lit. Ar. idiomatic figure of speech: "Know."
*24:12 Lit. Ar. id.: "Human [being.]"
*24:15 Lit. Ar. id.: "House of dead."
*24:17 Lit. Ar. idiomatic expression: "Children of my nation or people."
*24:18 Lit. Ar. idiomatic figure of speech: "Except if."
*24:23 Lit. Ar. idiomatic construction: "To guard him in comfort."
*24:24 Lit. Ar. idiomatic figure of speech: "And from after few days, a Jewess, and called Paul, and heard from him about the faith of Messiah."
*24:25 Lit. Ar. id.: "Destined."
*24:27 Lit. Ar. idiomatic expression: "Two years were filled."


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MLP Business Model Will Survive29Sep
We are compelled to respond to the sky-is-falling scenario outlined a few days ago by Valuentum Securities. The market may or may not be responding to the "MLPs may not survive" sensationalism. Hard to pin 5%+ consecutive down days on one article. But maybe because he starts it with "Warren Buffet…" If Warren said it, it must be true,
Week Thoughts: MLP Deflation Escalation27Sep
MLPs fell for the fourth week in a row, with this week's 5.9% decline the worst of the streak so far. The broad market was weak (S&P 500 -1.2%), struggling to find footing after the Fed's announcement last Thursday, while utilities outperformed. Oil futures finished the week up 2.1%, but were again volatile around the weekly inventory report. Oil
MLP Week Thoughts: Certain Uncertainty20Sep
Conditions were not met for the Fed to increase rates this week, and conditions for an MLP liftoff didn't quite fall into place either. The Fed's rate liftoff is delayed at least until the end of 2016. MLP liftoff timing is even more uncertain, as are the conditions. But rising rates are no longer standing in the way, and the removal of that headwind
MLP Week Thoughts: Back…To the Woodshed12Sep
There may have been more people in the office this week, but they weren't buying MLPs, which declined 4.3%, a multiple of the decline in oil prices this week. MLPs continue to capture a disproportionate share of the oil-related downside and limited upside. On August 24th, oil hit its most recent bottom just above $38/bbl. Oil has rebounded more than 17%
MLP Week Thoughts: A Little Too Quiet06Sep
The see-saw action for MLPs continued this week, with the Alerian MLP Index giving back half of last week's gains, which had made up for the prior week's losses. MLPs did continue their run of outperformance relative to the S&P 500, which was down 3.4%. Friday's weaker than expected employment report, combined with light trading volume and


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Discussion in 'Current Events' started by cachsux, Jul 31, 2013.
Texan fatally stabbed after karaoke dispute in Thailand
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New power struggle as Assad fires his cabinet
Syrian president Bashar al-Assad made only the smallest of concessions to the widening protest movement against his rule yesterday when he accepted his cabinet's resignation.
But there is fresh speculation that he is embroiled in a struggle to cling on to power.
Mr Assad's sacking of his government was widely expected, and was seen as an attempt to deflect popular anger.
He follows in the footsteps of other Arab autocrats trying to contain the unrest across the Middle East.
The move was his first concrete gesture after a promise of reforms communicated through his spokesman last week failed to materialise. But it was swiftly undermined after Naji Otri, the outgoing prime minister, was immediately reappointed in a caretaker capacity.
Mr Assad also failed, for a second time, to make a scheduled television appearance, in which he was expected to explain his proposed reforms. This prompted fresh speculation over a power struggle within his ruling family.
Embarrassed aides were forced to insist the broadcast would take place today. They have hinted that he will make good on a pledge to lift Syria's state of emergency, which has been in force since the Baath party came to power in 1963.
According to opposition activists, Mr Assad's non-appearances are due to efforts by hardliners, led by his brother Maher, to sideline him.
Many Western politicians believe the president, who trained as an ophthalmologist in London, is the most moderate voice in the Syrian government, but that he is surrounded by a powerful clique opposed to reform.
Mr Assad's critics disagree, pointing to the fact that he has twice reneged on promises to liberalise one of the most repressive regimes in the Middle East in the 11 years that he has held power.
Yesterday, in a staged show of loyalty, hundreds of thousands of Syrians rallied in central Damascus, chanting "the people want Bashar al-Assad".
Meanwhile, security forces patrolled parts of the country whose loyalty is less certain, with a heavy military response reported in the cities of Deraa and Latakia, as well as parts of the capital itself.
Western human rights groups say that at least 60 protesters have been killed by forces loyal to the Assad family, but opposition activists put the number closer to 200.
Protesters had at first limited their demands to greater freedoms. But, incensed by a security crackdown, especially in the southern city of Deraa where protests first erupted, they later demanded the "downfall of the regime".
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton condemned what she called "the Syrian government's brutal repression of demonstrators, in particular the violence and killing of civilians in the hands of security forces" in recent protests.
State television showed people in the Syrian capital Damascus and cities including Aleppo, Hama, Homs and Tartus waving the national flag and pictures of Assad and chanting. (© Daily Telegraph, London)
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Houston Economic Update
According to the business-cycle index produced by the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, economic activity In the Houston metropolitan area grew at an annualized rate of 5.4 percent in September. International headwinds continue to be of grave concern, and uncertainty surrounding fiscal and regulatory policies persists. However, positive third-quarter gross domestic product (GDP) growth, revisions to second-quarter GDP growth and the resolution of transitory shocks to the economy have provided some relief. The outlook for Houston remains positive.
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5 Reasons You Must See Hayden Szeto in "The Edge of Seventeen" – Pub'd on WWAM Bam
Published by Jocelyn Eikenburg on February 22, 2017 | Leave a response
The group blog WWAM Bam (Western Women & Asian Men – Breaking All Molds) just published my post titled 5 Reasons You Must See Hayden Szeto in "The Edge of Seventeen". Here's an excerpt: Whenever I think of Hollywood teen movies, I cringe. It's bad enough that white actors get all the best roles, with almost […]
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Guest Post: Get Romantic – Watch Chinese Love Films to Help You Learn Mandarin
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Four romantic Chinese movies that are fun to watch and can also help you learn Mandarin and understand more about Chinese culture.
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Guest Post: Did You Know Hollywood's 1st Sex Symbol Was an Asian Man?
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Some say the effeminization of Asian men in the media could be traced to backlash over Hollywood's 1st sex symbol, a Japanese man named Sessue Hayakawa.
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Sunday, 28 Nov 2010
It was 5 years ago that the proud nation of Egypt was going through its parliamentary elections, the first in forever with any semblance of fairness. We had the opposition mobilized (kinda), the ruling party actually faced a real challenge in the ballot box, and the Muslim Brotherhood was the roaring monster that we all feared and sorta expected them to be. That was 5 years ago. Democracy was on the tip of everybody's tongue, and the whole world seemed to be invested in making it happen, thanks to the strong resolve of one man in power everyone likened to an idiot Monkey, who- with the help of 300,000 of his own soldiers in a nearby country- put the pressure and fear of God in the hearts of those who ruled us. That man was George W. Bush, and today, I miss him so.
You see, today a different guy is in charge. A man, with a smooth-tongue but very few principles, who changed the name of the game forever. Democracy was no longer the topic of conversation, but rather relegated to that of an after-thought. As strategic objectives go, it was no longer a priority. Stability, real politick, friendships with life-long dictators were the new objectives. The American people wanted it that way, or so it seemed to us, when they voted him into the White House. They just wanted to be liked instead of feared, and they ended up with neither. And they lost whatever respect that people had for them along the way.
But this post isn't about them. It's about us. Egyptians, and what the future holds for us.
Today, the people are encouraged to vote, even though they already know who is going to win, which is an amazing achievement since no one actually knows who the fuck the candidates are. You see, we were given all of 3 weeks to have people nominate themselves and run and win. To be fair though, the same thing applied to the NDP's candidates, who found themselves in the weirdest of all political situations: The ruling party decided to field 2 candidates on the majority of seats, resulting the cartoonish situation where NDP candidates are running against NDP candidates. It's not that the NDP doesn't believe in primaries or favors one candidate more than the other. Au contraire, they already know amongst themselves who is going to win. But it helps to give the other guy hope, as he spends millions in below-the-line advertisement and vote buying. It stimulates the economy. It's how the NDP gives back to the people.
Today, the Muslim Brotherhood will officially be declared politically dead, an announcement long overdue. They won't win today, and not because of voter fraud or bullying (that's just, ehh, bells and whistles if you may), but because the people in their districts are sick and tired of them, and have been for a long long time. Their districts are poorly serviced, the people's requests fall on deaf ears, and the elected MP is more interested into playing opposition with the government over banning Books and censoring immorality on TV than actually the welfare of his people. Not to mention, their mobilization efforts are seriously lacking this year, since they have steadily lost recruitment in college campuses to Islamic charities, who allow islamicaly minded people to actually do development work (make things better for Egypt's poor under an Islamic banner) without the stigma of belonging to an Islamic political movement that has vague objectives or guidelines, and one that doesn't allow democratic elections in choosing its own leaders. What made it worse was the MB's decision to abandon the flat organizational structure that benefitted them for so long (How are you to crush a movement that has no clear leaders?) and went with a Hierarchical organizational structure that is easily collapsible by taking out one floor from the echelon of command. The MB can no longer mobilize the youth effectively, because the youth have abandoned them, and the few who didn't, well, they don't exactly have leaders anymore. Disarray defines now what was once the most impressive grass-roots political operation in the country. Khalas. No more.
Now, the questions that some idiots who read this will ask: Well, if the MB's candidates are so unpopular, why doesn't the Government just allows for a fair elections where the MB will be humiliated, instead of all the soldiers, the arrests, and the shutdown of independent media outlets? Well, because all of this isn't about the elections. You might think it is, since you can't read the signs all around you, and the election date was coming up quick, but you are wrong and naïve. You see, the government has been going through a realignment of its own, and the Good old Boys at the National Security are back in charge, and they are not lazy or reactionary as the State Security apparatus that has been ruling us for the past 15 years. Nah, National Security people are plucked from the military and the intelligence apparatus (State security are chosen as the brightest the police have to offer, which is funny considering that intelligence was never the hallmark of the Egyptian police), and those puppies are into the long game and they want to showcase their power. Here are the new rules:
- We are not going back to the pre 2005 days, where no dissent or opposition or independent Media outlets were allowed to exist. No, these things will exist, but they will be better managed from now on. That door won't be closed, but it won't be totally open either; just enough to let some light in. The playing field will shrink, and the players will be given just enough freedom to move around in a very small circle, no more, no less. Those who attempt to play outside, will be crushed. End of Story.
- The Muslim Brotherhood will not die, but it will be capsized. It will retreat into the trenches, or sewers if you are me, from whence they emerged. The new Islamic movement now is Ansar AlSunnah, salafists who are more concerned with covering up their women than whomever is in power, and who believe that if you want a better leader, you should pray harder, and God will give us one. Praise Allah.
- The conversation with DC will be different from now on, thanks to the state of disarray the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is in at the moment. Egypt is now the top Sunni player again in the region, and it has entrenched itself in the playing fields DC cares about the most (Iraq, Lebanon, Sudan and , of course, Ghaza). They were behind Alawi winning the majority of seats in the Iraqi parliament and not a day goes by in the Lebanese circles where someone doesn't mention the games the Egyptian intelligence are playing there in favor of the Sunnis. Hell, Saad AlHarriri is in Egypt twice a week now.
- The opposition will still be allowed to exist and to be an ineffective and inefficient as ever. The government needs them as a tool to showcase its strength, the same way they need the government to crush them so that they can continue soliciting money from whomever they can and issues statements on the net. There will be some approved opposition, like AlWafd party, mianly because they know they have them by the balls. They know their place, those Wafdis, and they will never forget it. The rest soon will.
And that is all.
Have a lovely day, and don't forget to go to the polls and vote for two people on your ballots. That might invalidate your vote, but at least it won't allow them to steal it. And in case you are wondering, this is how high the ceiling is now. Get used to it.
PS: You will notice I didn't mention ElBaradei once in this post. That's because he is irrelevant. A media invention. Sarah Palin without the organizational effort or the ground support, but with the same goal: Milk this Bitch dry. The more the Media talks about him, the more eligible he is for USAID Democracy funding, whatever is left of that. It would be nice if actually was in Egypt like 10% of the time though, instead of him leading "the change" from a first-class plane seat heading to some European country, where is slated to talk about the change he is symbolizing. Thanks Europe! You guys have always been the smart ones!


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currently I'm working on my bachelor's degree with the topic: Filmic representation of altered states (with a focus on the sound design of dream sequences).
Do you have favorite sounding dream sequences? If so, why?
Secondly, what are your favorite subjective scenes (e.g. Omaha Beach scene in Saving Private Ryan)?
This is a great sequence, where Mozart is composing the Requiem with Salieri who is taking notes from Mozart and you can start earing the music coming from the Mozart's mind.
Hey Michael,
Very interesting! I did my Master's Thesis about how dream sequences sound in movies so let me know if you need any help or ideas 🙂
My favorite dream sequence has to be the infamous Diner Scene from Mulholland Drive by David Lynch. Not only is it a great and terrifying scene but the sound design is so beautiful and extremely well crafted. The attention to detail in the sound design is amazing and underlines some of my theories about how dream sequences usually sound.
Notice how the sound around the two characters slowly gets more and more obscure. All the natural ambience from the diner scene slowly morphs into a deep and dark drone tune.
Later on when they leave the restaurant you hear a car drive by. The sound of that car driving by is soaked in reverb which ends up being an integral part of the background music/drone music.
Just thinking about that scene gives me goosebumps 🙂
I'd suggest you take a look at the opening scene from Apocalypse Now (1979), which I guess is more of a daydream, between sleep, hallucination scene, but it does have a number of interesting sound aspects created by Walter Murch:
- counter-punctual music
- ghost helicopter, fan, real helicopter
- narration
- counter-punctual soundscape, real soundscape
I'll let you do your own research and analysis of the scene, but I think there should be some millage from it.


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Is there any update on Matt Sydal's legal issues in Japan?
Sydal is still there awaiting the resolution of his case.
Are there any planned Pat Patterson book signings? I have looked around but don't see any.
Patterson did one signing in Montreal, where he is from, but beyond that, nothing has been announced. Barnes and Noble's website is, as of this writing, selling signed copies of Patterson's great book "Accepted", however.
What does the K in Vincent K. McMahon stand for?
There's one thing that's been bugging me: why does Luke Harper keep losing to Kane? You have Bray and Randy doing a pretty alright job and even getting a no 1 contender spot while Harper keeps losing (and then suddenly appearing to help out in a latet match anyway).. This guy, IMO, is the current future of big guys. When Kane retires, Harper is the monster still capable of doing dropkick. Why waste that?
That is a great question. I think it's not a case of Harper doing something wrong or having heat, but just the company wanting to keep Kane strong, because he's a well respected veteran. I wholeheartedly agree that Harper should be utilized in a stronger manner.
I think James Ellsworth is a nice addition to wwe programming; he is truly giving AJ Styles a chance to create more depth with his heel character. My only complaint is JBL's verbal tongue lashings of James as a sub-human circus freak (I'm paraphrasing) Yes, he doesn't have a typical wrestler's physique, and doesn't have a chin (which actually adds to his appeal), but there is a difference between painting someone as as an underdog weakling and describing them in terms that clearly go beyond getting someone over? Your reaction to JBL?
JBL is doing what a heel should be doing, knocking someone to the point that the audience should, in theory, gain sympathy for him. I haven't personally had any issue with it. I honestly feel that one of the aspects of pro wrestling that is sorely lacking on WWE programming is the lack of heels that are trying to get legitimate heat so that when they get their asses kicked, the crowd is more invested and react bigger for the babyfaces. So, I've no issue with JBL calling Ellsworth a turtle or anything of that nature.
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Darrell and Andy discuss the latest Dark Age skirmish game to come from Gripping Beast… SAGA..
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Played Saga for the first time yesterday had a great time there is an expantion that came out last week with 4 new Factions including the Scotts.
I found it very easy to pick up
Seems like a really good game. Was going to pick up the rules last week but paying £25 for them new didn't seem like a good deal at the time. Going to see if I can grab the rules at a little cheaper and then buy some of the Wargames Factory Dark Age miniatures for the hordes of warriors. Seems like the most cost effective way to play it.
Also rather encouraged by the fact that it requires not much else other than a basic force to enjoy and a lot of the fun is tied into the narrative running through the scenarios. Some really good BatReps on the Tomahawk forum which really get you psyched up for the game.
Shall have to work out how to both buy into this game AND get my Forge Father army up and running lol.
BoW Ben
As the makers say very easy to learn to play but hard to master.
The new expansion has just been released with new factions Scots. Anglo Saxons, Jomsvikings and Bretons.
I really like this game it's great fun. The rules and dice are slightly expensive but the low cost of figures more than compensates.
Saga is a fun and different game, unlike anything I have ever played. The armies all play differently thanks to the battleboard that gives you different abilities rather than a different stat-line like most other games.
That looks like fun.
as a system its really good the battledice put a nice twist on the game, but you don't have to pay for the dice you can download the symbols off the saga forum,
the only down side I would say is that there is not campaign rules and some of the scenarios are a tad naff.
I really like the idea of this game. The only problem is, that it's quite expensive for a game that I might or might not like, I think a lot of people feel the same. A quick play PDF intro might be good way for people to dip there toe in the water…
@tony I don't know where your from but if you live in the Uk and can get to a show where Gripping Beast are exhibiting they do run demos.
Or you could split the cost of the rules with one of your mates.
Anyway as you can probably tell from my Avatar I'm really keen on warfare in the Dark Ages, so I'am a little biased, that aside I do feel these rules really capture the flavour of the period but most importantly they are fun
If you are going to Salute Gripping beast have 4 tables demo/participation Saga
I'll sharpen my axe
Look forward to the Joms after seeing the greens – and need to buy yet an other Egil Skallagrimsson to get his card
@rasmus Hi you can download Egils card from the Saga Forum in the armoury section under Egil Sven and flemish mercs.
ohhh yes and when you have managed to get too many figures from the Dark Age you can always have a look Ave Ceasar or one of the other larger level games
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THOUGHTS ON "FEAR NOT THE DEATH OF THE DOLLAR" Part 3
Cooper (@coopersmith648) APRIL 24, 2015 AT 10:40 PM "Let me reiterate that we remain strongly committed to the IMF as a quota-based institution. We are committed to securing legislation to implement the 2010 quota and governance reforms. …
We continue to believe that Congress will soon pass legislation to implement the 2010 reforms, which are critical to US economic and national security and global economic stability."
– Jack Lew, U.S. Secretary of the Treasury
Just saying he's on the record is all – yes, for many years already. Also, with that being said, exactly to what extent does the U.S, Secretary of the Treasury [short a bullet] need congressional approval to sign off on IMF Reforms?
"The US treasury secretary can vote in favor of an overall quota reform package, which could be implemented even if the US Congress fails to approve US participation."
PDF link – [What next for the IMF?] http://www.iie.com/publications/pb/pb15-1.pdf
"The US Treasury Secretary can vote for an SDR allocation of up to $250 billion (€199 billion, £178 billion)—or larger, if he consults with key members of Congress 90 days before he casts his vote."
PDF link – [How the Fund Can Help Save the World Economy?]
The fact that the "republicans" are holding the world to ransom on this issue is hilarious! Really? political posturing while the world burns? hrmpf. Hegelian dialectic indeed.
Anyone reading this site knows what the problem is. We are certainly diversified in our reactions! Regardless, the solution is soooo obvious it's already left a bad taste in my mouth. [Hint – more of the same]. Who's ready at the starting line to capitalize on the SDR implementation?
I am truly grateful for this site. It is the exception – yes, I do wish sometimes I was not so foolish, even aggressive with comments I have left in the past. Thank you to JC and EVERYONE that has contributed in this space.
This website offers more than an opportunity to get your financial house in order, it offers inspiration that stirs internal aspiration for promising external positive manifestation.
It's THIS site that convinces me I should shake my tree of belief vigorously – daily – and see if it still holds root and is well watered. Thank you.
JC Collins APRIL 25, 2015 AT 1:02 AM I'm glad you're still here friend. There's a lot of road ahead of us all yet.
Cooper (@coopersmith648) APRIL 25, 2015 AT 1:33 AM "I'm glad you're still here friend."
Mr JC thank you. Only you and I know of the comments I've left – of which you have been kind enough to of not posted – I would truly of been embarrassed beyond what I've already consciously posted RE:self-inflicted… [should anyone research past posts].
For those that read this AND for those that wonder if they can be different – YES – I've been a bad drunk recently. Financially difficult times. I am single so I've only inflicted painful sorrow and embarrassment upon myself – even AT JC/Admin of this site.
Thank God you ALL haven't been able to read the verbal tirade I've had occasion to share with this blog. Makes me wonder what other comments JC/Admin has been kind enough to filter…
This site is an enlightening/joyful composite :) and for reference, more recently, those that have encouraged me.. even made me laugh are – "long-timers":
Matt McBride [Australian pride]
Roger Parness
thanks to everyone here at PoM! may you ALL persist :)
JC Collins APRIL 25, 2015 AT 3:45 AM You're welcome Cooper. And thank you for your openness and honesty. The strength it takes to bare yourself is something we can all learn from.
Dottie Derewicz APRIL 24, 2015 AT 5:29 PM Thank you JC for the article posted. I was waiting for a positive word from you. I do go back and forth on how I react to the news each day of power structures controlling the world, but why, it has always been that way.
We have been told here in America, it is, we the people, but in all reality..when has that really been the case?
Roger Parness APRIL 24, 2015 AT 7:15 PM I think it is We the People for brief periods and for some individuals. Perhaps between central banks and when there was still wilderness. Perhaps for the Indian Nations and the mountain men.
The Founding Fathers wrote some wonderful documents but then the corruption ensued. I actually think the 1960's had some moments and places of freedom and liberty. Then the corruption ensued.
The fact that our ideals are rapidly corrupted does not change the fact that the individual can, as has always been true, be free and experience liberty. We are the We of We the People.
JC Collins APRIL 24, 2015 AT 9:44 PM Roger, you and your comment made me think of this song:
Don Edwards Coyotes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CwgRQEO8iKA
Dottie Derewicz APRIL 24, 2015 AT 11:06 PM Thank you Roger, good thoughts.Although having never had to live in a country with little freedoms to express.. I can't really say how I would relate to that.
hugovictor54 APRIL 25, 2015 AT 12:27 AM Funny, Roger makes me think of this. Jack
Little Texas - God Blessed Texas
CryzSchilabel (@CryzSchilhabel) APRIL 24, 2015 AT 9:26 PM I think SDR´s are so 70´s… ;) but never the less…it sounds logical. My question to Mr.JC is: Why will they not choose/create a digital currency with the same features like the sdr´s? Thank´s you for your empowering work! One of my daily "must read" Blogs!
JC Collins APRIL 24, 2015 AT 9:46 PM You will see the blending of SDR and digital currency technology in the near future, when the actual world currency is implemented. There, I said it. The SDR is a stepping stone.
David Aylward (@Aylward5) APRIL 25, 2015 AT 12:37 AM Nice! I am a user of bitcoin and see its and other digital currencies potential for this. I just had a conversation with a friend last night and it was fun to listen to him break down the mental barriers he had against its use worldwide just as I had to do.
How much different financial transactions could be with its use..cheaper, faster, and bypassing silly regulations. I thought of one the other day.
It would be impossible for me to buy cases of a fine Burgundy on the internet due to regulations that favor regional distribution companies. Bitcoin can bypass all that.
So much focus on the "top" but I believe the "bottom" has just as much a role to play in the stability of the system in the future. Here in the US I see power slowly draining back to the states where it ought to be.
States like Arizona, Texas, Washington, Montana and others exercising their 10th amendment rights. We all need to be more multi lateral.
Cooper (@coopersmith648) APRIL 25, 2015 AT 2:08 AM @Aylward5 an interesting read from 1996 is HOW TO MAKE A MINT: THE CRYPTOGRAPHY OF ANONYMOUS ELECTRONIC CASH.
From our good friends Laurie Law, Susan Sabett, Jerry Solinas from the National Security Agency Office of Information Security Research and Technology Cryptology Division back on the 18 June 1996. The MSM haven't covered this properly soooo.. really there isn't any need for critical thinking. Move Along People… MAP.
David Aylward (@Aylward5) APRIL 25, 2015 AT 1:38 PM Wow thanks Cooper that is quite the homework assignment. From the bit I've read it looks like a thorough examination of electronic payment systems and even gets wonky(I like wonky).
The NSA and date is interesting but it wouldn't surprise me if bitcoin is an offshoot of its creation. I've read similar methods were used to transmit pieces of intelligence quickly and securely and BTC may be derived from that. Satoshi is much like Ed Snowden to me in that I don't entirely believe the messenger but I believe the message.
I have been reading some history of the BIS and can't help but think its president, Thomas McKittrick, might have seen BTC as the perfect replacement to gold in ensuring trade continued before, during and the rebuild after WW2. I have sympathy for the notion that trade, free from political influence, was vital despite the ethical and moral dilemmas it raised.
Dripfood APRIL 24, 2015 AT 10:46 PM Among the many Alpine valleys in Switzerland, a new Crypto Valley is being created. People are busy to find the right technical angle for our future digital payment system:
Monetas is very promising for becoming the next generation cryptoc: http://monetas.net
Daneackerman APRIL 25, 2015 AT 12:21 PM Hello Dripfood I remember you being up on the digital currency from way back. Yes I'm still a bit hesitant for a couple of reasons but mainly it boils down to one very simple and probably selfish or greedy fulfillment.
If I want to see my money or hold my money or something I've done since childhood count my pennies and put them in paper rolls. Theres just something soothing in doing that which seems to touch my soul and that will be taken away with digital currency.
Counting pennies allows me a comfort and takes me back to times with loved ones sitting around the table socializing and such. Acting up and bumping the table trying to knock people stacks over…Oh come on you know you did it too:)
I guess its just a progression. As a child it was grandmas pennies luring us kids in to the table to spend time with her. Now I'm almost to that age of putting my pennies on the table and I am beginning to see the situation from her perspective.
Money counting can be seen in our history and myths so it seems to have been a part of us for some time. I just wonder what happens when that tendency is taken from us.
Dripfood APRIL 25, 2015 AT 11:29 PM Hi Dane, yes I can relate to those nostalgic feelings. I even carry around some of our old currency from before the Euro era. Can't buy a thing with it, but the colorful notes remind me of good times gone by.
I'm sure our generation will be able to use both cash and cashless systems in the years to come, but somewhere down the line people will find it to much hassle to carry notes and coins around.
Ondonsimes APRIL 26, 2015 AT 1:12 AM http://www.ethereum.org looks like its got legs, given its very clever aimed at functionality & the number of open source developers it has attracted to its programming and implementation.
awogboy67 APRIL 24, 2015 AT 10:54 PM Hi there from down under, Keep up the good work there JC.
Only been following you for a year or so and find your site very informative, has taught me quite a lot as I'm a newcomer and taught me quick.
I came to this site through investing in currencies an wanting to learn. Although I'm is Aust. our governments have similar functionings and I understand a lot better what is happening globally.
I work in the shipping industry and have seen that all is not well govs say we're doing great but TEU movements are nowhere near their previous GFC levels, so no we're not doing well at all but I can see why people are not spending money as governments are holding on to their purse strings waiting for this shift to play out.
Nice to read a bit from the nay Sayers as it brings me more understanding of what your saying and to a newbie I also see your statements coming to fruition, but hey got to have some negativity to keep the balance, right???????
Don't treat your site as gospel but it's a better one with great articles and good informative debates afterwards. Keep up the great work, don't worry to much about the naysayers, must have nothing better to do!!!!!!! G'day and G'dbye for now
Cooper (@coopersmith648) APRIL 24, 2015 AT 10:55 PM Sorry for sidetracking this post… but… with google searching SDR's, IMF 'stuff' etc – I kept finding the words – "credibility, legitimacy and effectiveness" with regards to the IMF. So I thought I search THAT to see how widespread THAT particular phrase was used. Interesting for those with a lazy weekend.
…whaddyareckon? at a guess.. less than 10% of google search results with that term reference anything else other than IMF material. Again, interesting.
Cooper (@coopersmith648) APRIL 24, 2015 AT 11:57 PM p.s. Control + F = then type "IMF"
your google search results page should then highlight in yellow IMF "detailing" the extent to which the above 'phrase' is prominent on your search results page. From Australia, dating back to 2010, I can go 13 pages deep. Just sayin'…
daneackerman APRIL 25, 2015 AT 12:35 PM Hey Cooper….if you take your "credibility, legitimacy and effectiveness" and change it to "credibility, legitimacy, effectiveness" it reveals links talking about OECD so I searched them and found that their slogan is "Better Policies for Better Lives" ….interesting. http://www.oecd.org/
Dottie Derewicz APRIL 24, 2015 AT 11:09 PM JC, I once told a political friend of mine just what you stated about digital currency in relations to the world currency and he pretty much laughed at me. One question, what role do you think bitcoin will hold in the future?
Dottie Derewicz APRIL 24, 2015 AT 11:14 PM I absolutely love the video you posted JC..beautiful.
JC Collins APRIL 25, 2015 AT 1:11 AM Bitcoin, or digital currency in general, which are unable to provide liquidity, will grow as a method of transaction, and eventually be integrated within the SDR. Outside of that its use will likely be sporadic and volatile.
glennb6 (@glennb666) APRIL 24, 2015 AT 11:23 PM There you did say it. Two questions and a comment if I may…
– what's your take (with respect to the implementation of the SDR) on the recent news reports of BofA, Chase, and Citi saying cash should be replaced?
– as this transition from US$ to SDR as a world reserve moves forward, do you expect "cashless, electronic only currency" to become implemented in tandem?
– :) well understood that people, me included, tend to blame other people/govt's/systems for many of the ills and troubles in the world, well geez louise, pretty difficult to read any news anywhere without finding so much fault in corruption in govts and corruption of systems. Blame where it's due is not a cop out.
Dripfood APRIL 25, 2015 AT 11:01 AM Hello Glennb, many of us have tried the blame game and sooner or later we all find out that the cost are way bigger than the return. So why would you invest in something with an assured negative yield for yourself and everyone around you? :-)
Usernameisfake APRIL 25, 2015 AT 5:48 AM Hi JC Listen I get that at a metaphysical level there is no "them and us". We are all one, that's for sure. But the problem as I see it, is that some of us choose (in this incarnation) to live as parasites off the time and energy of others and some of us don't.
So in that sense there is most definitely "them and us" and the problem for the bulk of humanity is that the .01% elites who have monopoly control of the world monetary system, (which is the economic means by which we exchange our time and energy on this planet) are then able to exploit us mercilessly via their proxy governments, legal and tax systems etc.
What you are essentially detailing in your posts is the mechanism for the reset of their world monetary system and you certainly have a very good grasp of their agenda and methodology.
However, I'd be very interested to get your feedback on the "One Last Look At The Real Economy Before It Implodes – Part 6 – Solutions" post by Brandon Smith at http://www.alt-market.com/articles/2572-one-last-look-at-the-real-economy-before-it-implodes-part-6-solutions
He obviously agrees with your take on the transition to the new SDR world currency. But more importantly, I'd be interested to hear your feedback on his proposed solutions, given your insistence that you are all about empowering the individual and that we must stop blaming others for the current state of the world. Regards Paul
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text: Ovarian Conservation and Overall Survival in Young Women With Early-Stage Cervical CancerMatsuo, Koji MD, PhD; Machida, Hiroko MD; Shoupe, Donna MD, MBA; Melamed, Alexander MD, MPH; Muderspach, Laila I. MD; Roman, Lynda D. MD; Wright, Jason D. MDObstetrics & Gynecology: January 2017 - Volume 129 - Issue 1 - p 139–151 doi: 10.1097/AOG.0000000000001754 Contents: Original Research Abstract In Brief Author Information OBJECTIVE: To identify predictors of ovarian conservation at hysterectomy and to examine the association of ovarian conservation and survival of young women with early-stage cervical cancer. METHODS: This is a retrospective cohort study using the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results Program to identify hysterectomy-based surgically treated patients with stage I cervical cancer diagnosed between 1983 and 2012 (N=16,511). Multivariable models were used to identify independent factors associated with ovarian conservation. Among the subgroup of 9,419 women younger than 50 years of age with stage I disease, survival outcomes and causes of death were examined for 3,908 (41.5%) women who underwent ovarian conservation at hysterectomy without radiotherapy. RESULTS: On multivariable analysis, age younger than 50 years, stage IA disease, and squamous histology were independent factors associated with ovarian conservation (all, P<.001). Among 5,526 women younger than 50 years of age with stage IA disease who underwent hysterectomy without radiotherapy, overall survival was significantly higher in patients undergoing ovarian conservation than in those undergoing oophorectomy (20-year rate, 93.5% compared with 86.8%, P<.001); cervical cancer–specific survival was similar between the patients who underwent ovarian conservation and those who underwent oophorectomy (98.8% compared with 97.8%, P=.12). On multivariable analysis, ovarian conservation remained an independent prognostic factor for improved overall survival (adjusted hazard ratio 0.63, 95% confidence interval [CI] 0.49–0.82, P=.001) and was independently associated with lower cumulative risks of death resulting from cardiovascular disease (20-year cumulative rate, 1.2% compared with 3.3%, adjusted hazard ratio 0.47, 95% CI 0.26–0.86, P=.014) and other chronic disease (0.5% compared with 1.4%, adjusted hazard ratio 0.24, 95% CI 0.09–0.65, P=.005) compared with oophorectomy. Both cervical cancer–specific survival (20-year rate, 93.1% compared with 92.0%, P=.37) and overall survival (86.7% compared with 84.6%, P=.12) were similar between ovarian conservation and oophorectomy among 3,893 women younger than 50 years of age with stage IB disease who underwent hysterectomy without radiotherapy. CONCLUSION: Among young women with stage IA cervical cancer, ovarian conservation at hysterectomy is associated with decreased all-cause mortality including death resulting from cardiovascular disease and other chronic diseases. Supplemental Digital Content is Available in the Text.In women younger than 50 years of age with stage IA cervical cancer, ovarian conservation at hysterectomy is associated with decreased all-cause mortality, including death from cardiovascular and chronic diseases. Divisions of Gynecologic Oncology and Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Los Angeles County Medical Center, and the Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California; and the Departments of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, and Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, New York. Corresponding author: Koji Matsuo, MD, PhD, Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Southern California, 2020 Zonal Avenue, IRD520, Los Angeles, CA 90033; email: email@example.com. Supported by the Ensign Endowment for Gynecologic Cancer Research (K.M.). Financial Disclosure The authors did not report any potential conflicts of interest. Each author has indicated that he or she has met the journal's requirements for authorship. © 2017 by The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Published by Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc. All rights reserved.


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