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How does this medication work? What will it do for me?Nabilone is chemically related to marijuana and belongs to the class of medications called cannabinoids. It is used to treat severe nausea and vomiting in people undergoing chemotherapy for cancer treatment. It works on centres in the brain to reduce nausea and cause sedation.
This medication may be available under multiple brand names and/or in several different forms. Any specific brand name of this medication may not be available in all of the forms or approved for all of the conditions discussed here. As well, some forms of this medication may not be used for all of the conditions discussed here.
Your doctor may have suggested this medication for conditions other than those listed in these drug information articles. If you have not discussed this with your doctor or are not sure why you are taking this medication, speak to your doctor. Do not stop taking this medication without consulting your doctor.
Do not give this medication to anyone else, even if they have the same symptoms as you do. It can be harmful for people to take this medication if their doctor has not prescribed it.
What form(s) does this medication come in?
0.25 mg
Each No. 4 hard gelatin capsule, with opaque green cap and white body, imprinted "C0403" on the cap, contains nabilone 0.25 mg. Nonmedicinal ingredients: povidone, pregelatinized starch, and talc. Capsule shells contain: gelatin, titanium dioxide, D&C Yellow No. 10, FD&C Blue No. 1 and FD&C Red No. 40.
0.5 mg
Each hard gelatin capsule, with opaque red cap and white body, with "C405" printed in black ink on cap, contains nabilone 0.5 mg. Nonmedicinal ingredients: povidone, pregelatinized starch, and talc. Capsule shells contain: gelatin, titanium dioxide, red iron oxide, D&C Red No. 33, FD&C Red No. 40, and D&C Yellow No. 10.
1 mg
Each hard gelatin capsule, with opaque blue cap and white body, with "C401" printed in black ink on cap, contains nabilone 1 mg. Nonmedicinal; ingredients: povidone, pregelatinized starch, and talc. Capsule shells contain: gelatin, titanium dioxide, red iron oxide, FD&C Blue No. 2, D&C Red No. 33, and FD&C Red No. 40.
How should I use this medication?
The usual adult dose of nabilone is 1 mg or 2 mg twice a day. The first dose is usually taken the night before the start of chemotherapy and the second dose is taken 1 to 3 hours before chemotherapy. Nabilone treatment may continue up to 24 hours after chemotherapy treatment. The maximum recommended daily dose is 6 mg in divided doses.
Many things can affect the dose of a medication that a person needs, such as body weight, other medical conditions, and other medications. If your doctor has recommended a dose different from the ones listed here, do not change the way that you are taking the medication without consulting your doctor.
It is important to take this medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible and continue with your regular schedule. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one. If you are not sure what to do after missing a dose, contact your doctor or pharmacist for advice.
Do not dispose of medications in wastewater (e.g. down the sink or in the toilet) or in household garbage. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medications that are no longer needed or have expired.
Who should NOT take this medication?
Do not take this medication if you:
- are allergic to nabilone or any ingredients of this medication
- are allergic to marijuana or other cannabinoid agents
- are breastfeeding or pregnant
- are under the age of 18 years
- have a history of psychotic reactions
What side effects are possible with this medication?
Many medications can cause side effects. A side effect is an unwanted response to a medication when it is taken in normal doses. Side effects can be mild or severe, temporary or permanent.
The side effects listed below are not experienced by everyone who takes this medication. If you are concerned about side effects, discuss the risks and benefits of this medication with your doctor.
The following side effects have been reported by at least 1% of people taking this medication. Many of these side effects can be managed, and some may go away on their own over time.
Contact your doctor if you experience these side effects and they are severe or bothersome. Your pharmacist may be able to advise you on managing side effects.
- blurred vision or any changes in vision
- clumsiness or unsteadiness
- confusion
- dizziness or lightheadedness, especially when rising from a lying or sitting position (more common with high doses)
- drowsiness
- dry mouth
- headache
- loss of appetite
- loss of muscular coordination
- nightmares
Although most of the side effects listed below don't happen very often, they could lead to serious problems if you do not seek medical attention.
Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur:
- changes in mood (including a false sense of well-being)
- confusion
- convulsions (seizures)
- delusions
- depression
- dizziness or fainting
- fast or pounding heartbeat
- hallucinations
- nervousness or anxiety
- sensation disturbance (unusual sensations or changes in sensations)
- unusual tiredness or weakness (severe)
Some people may experience side effects other than those listed. Check with your doctor if you notice any symptom that worries you while you are taking this medication.
Are there any other precautions or warnings for this medication?
Before you begin using a medication, be sure to inform your doctor of any medical conditions or allergies you may have, any medications you are taking, whether you are pregnant or breast-feeding, and any other significant facts about your health. These factors may affect how you should use this medication.
Blood pressure and heart disease: Nabilone should be used with caution if you have high blood pressure or heart disease.
Drowsiness/reduced alertness: Since nabilone often reduces the mental or physical abilities needed to perform potentially hazardous tasks, such as driving and operating machinery, you should not drive or engage in dangerous activities until the effects of nabilone are no longer present.
Emotional disorders: Nabilone should be used with extreme caution if you have non-psychotic emotional disorders, and not at all by people with psychotic emotional disorders.
Liver function: Nabilone should be used with extreme caution if you have severe reduction in liver function.
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: Nabilone should not be used by pregnant women or breast-feeding mothers since its safety for use under these circumstances has not been established.
Children: The safety of nabilone has not been established for use by children and should not be used by this age group.
Seniors: Nabilone should be used with caution by seniors.
What other drugs could interact with this medication?
There may be an interaction between nabilone and any of the following:
- aclidinium
- alcohol
- amphetamines (e.g., dextroamphetamine, lisdexamphetamine)
- antihistamines (e.g., cetirizine, doxylamine, diphenhydramine, hydroxyzine, loratadine)
- antipsychotics (e.g., chlorpromazine, clozapine, haloperidol, olanzapine, quetiapine, risperidone)
- barbiturates (e.g., secobarbital, phenobarbital)
- benzodiazepines (e.g., diazepam, lorazepam)
- decongestants (e.g., phenylephrine, oxymetazoline, pseudoephedrine)
- gabapentin
- indacaterol
- muscle relaxants (e.g., cyclobenzaprine, methocarbamol, orphenadrine)
- narcotics (e.g., morphine, codeine)
- pregabalin
- salmeterol
- scopolamine
- sedatives (any medications that cause drowsiness)
- seizure medications (e.g., carbamazepine, clobazam, ethosuximide, felbamate, levetiracetam, phenobarbital, phenytoin, primidone, topiramate, valproic acid)
- tricyclic antidepressants (e.g., amitriptyline, desipramine)
- theophylline
- tiotropium
- tramadol
- umeclidinium
If you are taking any of these medications, speak with your doctor or pharmacist. Depending on your specific circumstances, your doctor may want you to:
- stop taking one of the medications,
- change one of the medications to another,
- change how you are taking one or both of the medications, or
- leave everything as is.
An interaction between two medications does not always mean that you must stop taking one of them. Speak to your doctor about how any drug interactions are being managed or should be managed.
Medications other than those listed above may interact with this medication. Tell your doctor or prescriber about all prescription, over-the-counter (non-prescription), and herbal medications you are taking. Also tell them about any supplements you take. Since caffeine, alcohol, the nicotine from cigarettes, or street drugs can affect the action of many medications, you should let your prescriber know if you use them.
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My father currently owns this house his name is Joesph Hughes!See this property: 14803 MARJO ST, TAMPA, FL
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....remind me not to start any projects! I'd decided to work on a wee project seeing how Family Historian (as an example of traditional family history software) could be adapted and used for a one-place study, as well as making a good dent in the 1910 valuation books project, not to mention continuing to process my photos taken last year at my brother's wedding and the associated trip to UK and Antigua (there's a deadline ticking on some vouchers I have to get a photobook printed). Unfortunately every year I underestimate how busy we're going to get at work approaching the financial year end and therefore how much energy I'm going to have left over for personal projects. Yes, I've done it again this year. Maybe next year I'll remember?
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Friday, March 02, 2012
1910 valuation books - an update
I see it's been more than a month since I last blogged - quelle horreur! I bet you think I've been busy on the genealogy front, since I clearly haven't been online as much but alas, I have not. But I'm here now, holding myself accountable.
Let's revisit the moving target list. Target 1 was already achieved back in January. Target 2, transcribing the 1910 valuation book for Wing for the Buckinghamshire Genealogy Society, is underway. I've transcribed 25 of the 75 pages. I wasn't keeping track of how long it was taking me, although I think the 20 hours total for the project still seems pretty fair, which means there's around 13 hours to go. That's only phase 1 of that project though. While the columns I've transcribed are those that the BGS require, there are some additional columns in those books that they don't need and I'll be going back and grabbing the information in those as well. It would be good to get all this done by the end of March. It might take a little bit longer before that information makes it to the website though, as I also have the accompanying maps and it would be really good to translate that information into Google Maps or something similar so you can see exactly where the property that your ancestor owned or leased was.
I haven't done anything on the other four targets on the list. Do I get to count this as a win on the grounds that I've evidently resisted the temptation to hop around? Given that I've been pondering a wee side project looking at the use of traditional genealogy software for an OPS, perhaps a pat on the back isn't entirely warranted!
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I am sharing my behind the scenes video for my newest project a DVD on Yoga For Sexual Health & Pleasure. I've been a yogi for most of my adult life and much of that time I have practiced Tantric Yoga. Yoga has many benefits but you never hear yoga teachers talking about the sexual ones. That's where I come in, combining many of my favorite teachings from Ipsalu Tantra to Ecstatic Dance to pelvic floor health, creating a Solo and Couples' practice- which connects you more deeply to your body, and your partner, resulting in more ecstatic pleasure.
Yogic practice benefits your sex life:
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- Builds strength, which is great when you need to hold that positions that is sending your partner to the orgasmic cosmos
- Yoga can enhance your libido and increase your sensual awareness
- Practicing Yoga together can help you develop better communication and compassion
Mistress Morgana - Cross Dressing DO's & DON'Ts
In this episode we visit the San Francisco play space of Mistress Morgana as she guides us thru the process of cross dressing!
http://www.mistressmorgana.com She has spent 17+ years of living as an out and proud BDSM professional, educator and guide. She has built a practice around her passions for traditional domestic discipline, feminization, and diaper dominance, as well as more traditional SM pursuits like inescapable bondage, precision torments and compassionate sadism. " I like to introduce novice exploreers and veteran players alike to a style of kinky exchange that's graceful, intense, loving, and skilled"
"Take your orgasms into your own hands, and you will have them for a lifetime!"
My guest today is Betty Dodson a pioneer in the field of sexuality. Watch as we discuss our self-pleasuring practices and learn more about female anatomy. I share about my 'masturbation injury' while Betty mentors me on ways to upgrade my self pleasuring technique to avoid further injuries. Her motto is Better Orgasms, Better World, she is a woman passionate about pleasure. Her first book, Liberating Masturbation: A Meditation on Selflove ('74) became a feminist classic. Sex for One ('87) sold over a million copies.
Betty Dodson, artist, author, and PhD sexologist is one of the principal voices for women's sexual pleasure and health for over three decades. For 25 years, she ran Bodysex groups where women learned about their bodies and orgasms through the practice of self-stimulation. Dodson had the first one-woman show of erotic art in '68 in nyc followed by three others. She produced and presented the first feminist slide show of vulvas at the 1973 NOW Sexuality Conference in New York where she introduced the electric vibrator as a pleasure device. In 2011, she was given the public service award from SSSS's (Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality) and the MASTERS AND JOHNSON AWARD presented by SSTAR (Society for Sex Therapy and Research)
Join Jaiya and sex educator/entertainer Reid Mihalko as they discuss what it means to be a true sex geek! Sex Geekery aside, they also show you how to play with Sexual Energy! It's a sex geek, sex lab, sexual good time!
How To Play With Submission and Dominance in the Bedroom
(Jaiya Receives A Lesson From A Professional Dominatrix)
Ever wondered how to get your lover to surrender into pleasure? Have you wanted to play with themes of submission and dominance but weren't quite sure how to? D.Love is so intrigued by the themes of submission and dominance yet, he often "tops from the bottom" as they say in the BDSM world. So I went to see a professional dominatrix, miss Kaila Yi, to get a lesson on the arts of submission and dominance. She got all 50 Shades on and taught me a few things that really surprised me. Yes, in order for me to learn how to be more dominant in the bedroom I had to first learn the art of surrender and submission - not an easy thing for me, but Kaila Yi pulled it off! Make sure to watch to the end to see our interactive session. D.Love was so sorry he missed this one!
Guest Bio
From Kaila Yi's Website
I initially embarked upon My journey to become a Professional Dominatrix with an innocent fascination triggered by a desire to explore and more fully understand the endless possibilities of reward/punishment scenarios, humiliation, corporal punishment, fetishes, and D/s psychology. Over time, this curiosity has deepened into a profound passion, celebration and appreciation of the powerful, transcendental nature of BDSM.
Over the years, I have been taught and mentored by legends in the scene including Midori and Mistress Simone Justice. I am proud to play with a style and fashion that is uniquely My own. I possess incredible intuition which allows Me to draw out the most profound elements of submission and servitude in your core self without mercy, sweetly savoring every moment of the exchange in the process.
Chinese Tonic Aphrodisiacs and Sexual Energy With Ron Teegaurden
I had the great honor to interview a great herb master Ron Teegaurden, founder of Dragon Herbs. D.Love and I took a field trip to Beverly Hills to learn everything we could about Chinese Aphrodisiacs and you get the pleasure of learning everything we did. What berry has been used by concubines to increase sexual attraction and pleasure? What herb "hardens the stalk"? What do the taoist say about preserving your sexual energy for longevity? How many times a week should we be having sex? The answers to these questions may surprise you. The best part of this field trip: when Ron makes D.Love and I our own special aphrodisiac tea! Watch out! I have to say that this was one of my all time favorite interviews and it will go down in Sex With Jaiya history!
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Ron Teeguarden is the cofounder, with his wife Yanlin, and leader of Dragon Herbs. He is widely recognized as one of the foremost herbalists in America. Ron has been a professional practitioner and teacher of the holistic Asian health arts since 1971. He has been a powerful translator of Eastern philosophy and health care techniques to ten's of thousands of Americans for nearly four decades. He is recognized as the premier spokesperson for Chinese tonic herbalism in America, having spent decades teaching the concept that it is better to promote our health and well being than to become sick and then have to take remedial measures.
Ron has written two major books on Chinese tonic herbalism. His first book, Chinese Tonic Herbs, published in 1984 (Japan Publications), is a classic in the field. It is the book that introduced the art of tonic herbalism to the American public. The Ancient Wisdom of the Chinese Tonic Herbs (originally published as "Radiant Health"), published by Warner Books (Time Warner) in 1998, is recognized as a major book on the subject of Chinese longevity-herbalism. It is a must-read for those who have an interest in Chinese tonic herbs and the Asian arts of longevity and radiant health. His most recent book, 30 Tips for Living a Long and Happy Life is available now. If you read it and apply the tips, you will probably live a long and happy life! Ron has been featured in articles in Time Magazine, USA Today, the Los Angeles Times and the New York Times, and many other newspapers and magazines, and in numerous news stories on television, including features on NBC, HBO and CNN.
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This isn't going to sound like a funny story at first, but somehow I factually found a lot of humor in it. I know you're surprised.
I got a clean bill of health from my Endocrinologist this week. Yay me! You see, I'd had a second biopsy of my thyroid. Seems the first one wasn't painful...I mean conclusive enough. So, no thyroid cancer, just a whopping big thyroid. Like the size a Tyranosaurus Rex would have...if dinosaurs had thyroid glands that is.
Here's how it went down.
Last June I went to see my doctor with a sinus infection. When I spoke, I swallowed - as all people do, right? She stopped and stared at my throat (which freaked me out considerably) and asked me to do it again. Then she gave me a cup of water and had me swallow. Apparently, I had practically sprouted an Adam's apple. Actually, my thyroid had gone Godzilla on me.
So, I had to go get an ultrasound. Now, I'd only ever had one of these done when pregnant. It's weird when it's on your neck. Seriously, having warm goo squirted onto your throat...it's a bit obscene. Anyhow, they said I'd hear back. And I did, while in San Francisco during the RWA conference. The nurse told me I had three nodes inside my thyroid on the left side and two on the right. (Doesn't anyone care about symmetry anymore?) So scheduled me for a visit to an Endocrinologist in September.
Of course, I worried right through August. I couldn't even pronounce Endocrinologist. I can write it, but I can't say it (it's like Steve Martin with "abominable," remember that?). The morning of my appointment, I began signing this song in the shower (it's based on "I'd rather have a bottle in front of me, than have a frontal lobotomy...")
"I'd rather be a war crimes apologist, than see an Endocrinologist."
I don't know where that came from. Obviously it isn't politicially correct but do you know how hard it is to rhyme with Endocrinologist???
On the way there, Mr. Assassin accidentally turned too soon and we ended up at the Hospice Center. I (rather frostily) told him I didn't think I was quite ready for that yet. He apologized and we made it to the E. center. It was pouring down rain but I was so ready to get this damned thing I'd been worrying about over with I didn't care. In fact, I was so ready that the receptionist informed me that I'd arrived a day too early for my appointment.
We went back the next day (after consulting my datebook and realizing I really did go one day early) and they showed us in. The doctor was fabulous. I loved that she had a little toy thyroid gland (I might have to knit one) on her desk - how cool is that? Anyway, she explained that she wanted to do a needle aspiration biopsy that day and told me that it was okay because, "Thyroid cancer is the cancer everyone wants to get because it's so slow-acting."
I asked her, "There's a cancer everyone wants to get?" Really? I had no idea.
So we go into this other room and she asks if I'm okay with needles. I assure her that I am - I mean I give blood all the time and everything. The doctor says they use really fine needles but I'm not worried because like I said - needles don't bother me. I lay down on the table with a pillow under my shoulders and hyper-extend my throat by tilting my head back (which, by the way, is very uncomfortable). She does the ultrasound thingy and using the computer screen (which I think is a dubious way of doing things - but maybe that's just me), and inserts the needle gently into my neck.
They had to peel me off the ceiling. I kid you not.
Anyway, they did this four more times, which was just as much fun every single, damn time. I went home with a ring of bandaids circling my throat. It looked like I'd seriously botched slitting my own throat - which is something I would never do. I had bruising the next day. We had to walk around telling everyone that no, Mr. Assassin did not attempt to strangle me and no, I wasn't playing the choking game either.
After five agonizing days, the good doc calls and says the nodes on the right showed I have Hashimoto's disease and are benign. However, on the left the tests were inconclusive. I'll need to come back and DO IT AGAIN!
So I spend the next month waiting and reading about Hashimoto's disease. This is cool because it's not fatal. In fact, one of the side effects is forgetfullness! I KNEW it. Or rather, I didn't, because I forgot! Mr. Assassin was not amused when we had this conversation;
M.A.: Did you run by the bank?
Me: Um, no.
M.A.: You forgot...again???
Me: (maybe a little too cheerfully) It's that damned Hashimoto's!
M.A. :You can't use that as an excuse.
Me: Uh, yes I can! The doctor said I could! (I followed this with a little end zone dance while my husband tells me again that I can't use this as an excuse. But he was there! He heard the doctor say that! Woo hoo!)
So we went back in again last week. The doctor put me through the paces and this time I ripped my fingernails through my palms to distract myself. It didn't help when she said, "I don't know how we missed that last time. These nodes are so big. I mean they are HUGE."
To make a long story short - I don't have cancer. Just an enormous thyroid that probably makes me look like a female impersonator with nodes you could choke a hippo with.
But on the bright side, I have a get-out-of-jail-free card for the rest of my life with this Hashimoto's thing. And that's a pretty fair trade as far as I'm concerned.
The Assassin
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Thyroid Gland...Thyroid Gland...Friendly, Neighborhood-Sized Thyroid Gland!
This isn't going to sound like a funny story at first, but somehow I factually found a lot of humor in it. I know you're surprised.
Posted by Leslie Langtry at 11:02 PM
20 comments:
- Refhater said...
I'm so glad to hear that you're doing ok. I went through a similar experience back in August and got a similar diagnosis. Apparently Hashimoto's is a side effect of the Celiac disease I have.
The meds they'll give you will make a huge difference. A week after starting the synthroid I had twice the energy, better concentration,and a lot less depression/anxiety. And as an added bonus, I lost 5 lbs.
Best of luck with the Hashimoto's!
- November 12, 2008 at 4:46 AM
3 years ago my Thyroid stopped working. It went to sleep. That meant I was so tired, I was sleeping 12 14 hours and still falling asleep at work. So now I too am on synthyroid. What a difference. My doctor said it is very common in women. Aren't we lucky. LOL. So glad you are doing well.
- November 12, 2008 at 5:45 AM
- Christie Craig said...
Gosh Leslie,
That was scary. And I did chuckle a few times, too. I'm so glad you are okay.
But yeah, you got the excuse for life.
- November 12, 2008 at 7:28 AM
- Jana DeLeon said...
I'm glad you're benign, Leslie - or your thyroid, anyway. :)
And LOL on the "this is the cancer everyone wants to get." Although, my mom had it and lost 45 pounds in 28 days. Hmmmmmmm. Maybe a 30-day thyroid cancer????
- November 12, 2008 at 7:47 AM
- Keri Ford said...
Hey, I'm another Synthroid taker! Mine is for a slow active throid(since I'm on a low dose, I don't think mine totally quit functioning). Like Linda, there just wasn't enough hours in the day available to sleep--I tried! I'd wake up just as tired or not worse when I went to sleep. Totally sucked.
Started the Synthroid and felt fantastic within a day or two. Good luck, Leslie!
- November 12, 2008 at 7:47 AM
- Keri Ford said...
Oh, and unlike refhater, instead of loosing 5lbs, I gained 15 stubborn-bottom pounds that refuse to shake from my rear-end! But that was because of a different problem.
- November 12, 2008 at 7:49 AM
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- November 12, 2008 at 8:10 AM
- Suzan Harden said...
For any readers of Killer Fiction, if your doc wants to put you on anti-depressants, make him/her check that darn thyroid first. And if the doc refuses to check the thyroid, FIND ANOTHER DOCTOR!
My entire endocrine system went ka-phlooie when I was pregnant, and remain phlooie to this day. Synthroid's a life saver.
(This morning's dose obviously had not kicked in with my first post.)
- November 12, 2008 at 8:12 AM
- Bookmobiler said...
"little toy thyroid gland (I might have to knit one)"
I'm so glad I'm not on your Christmas gift list.
- November 12, 2008 at 9:20 AM
- Gemma Halliday said...
*snork* What Bookmobiler said. :)
Gah! No fun, Les! I went through this same thing a few years ago. (obscene goo on the neck and everything!). Only I was miss-diagnosed with Hashimoto's. Turns out, a year later they said I didn't have it, just the odd nodules. Luckily they took out so much of them during the biopsy that I no longer look like a female impersonator.
- November 12, 2008 at 9:30 AM
- Terry S said...
Thank goodness for a diagnosis that is easily treatable!
- November 12, 2008 at 11:04 AM
Leslie, I think you're the only person I know who can make me laugh through a cancer threat. I'm so glad you're ok. Just so long as you don't conveniently forget when your next book is due...
- November 12, 2008 at 11:08 AM
- Leslie Langtry said...
I am so overwhelmed by all your stories! My doc did say it hits women a lot more, but I had no idea how much! You guys are an inspiration to me. Now, does synthoid take out the forgetfulness too?
- November 12, 2008 at 11:09 AM
- Leslie Langtry said...
Leah,actually, that's the only thing on my mind right now! I eat, sleep and breathe Coney (which certainly isn't a bad thing!). I may have to take some time off to see the new Bond movie...for inspiration, of course. Can I write that off?
- November 12, 2008 at 11:17 AM
- Terri Osburn said...
Happy to hear you're okay! My mother got that same "the cancer to get" comment except it was about some kind of uterin cancer. They went in and took out all of her parts and no treatment necessary. But it still sounds odd to hear a doctor call it the "good" kind of cancer.
I can't imagine letting anyone stick needles in my throat once let alone having it done twice. I hope Mr. Assassin got you something nice as a reward.
- November 12, 2008 at 11:53 AM
I'm glad it wasn't cancer! But bummer on the other stuff, except having a built-in excuse for that memory thing. *g*
I'm another thyroid med girl. Though I can never remember if it's hypER- or hypOthyroidism. All I know is it makes me gain weight which annoys me beyond belief.
- November 12, 2008 at 12:02 PM
- Leslie Langtry said...
I think hyper is when you have a lot of energy and hypo is when you want to do nothing but sleep all day, something the ladies above can attest to. I would love to sleep all day. This cold, rainy weather we are having here sucketh maximus.
- November 12, 2008 at 12:32 PM
- Hellie Sinclair said...
I don't know how you can take something perfectly frightening or possibly sad and make me giggle all the way through it. (You could probably make Nightmare on Elm Street or Brian's Song a Will Ferrell comedy...) I'm glad it's all "good" though...very glad!
- November 12, 2008 at 1:53 PM
- Unknown said...
Oh wow it sounds like they really put you through it. I am glad to here you are OK, no cancer. I hate it when they put you off for things and you worry forever before you find out what is really wrong.
- November 12, 2008 at 10:39 PM
- Kathy Bacus said...
What a time you've had, Leslie. I'm so happy that you are through the worst of it.
Hopefully the treatment you're undergoing will keep the Hashimoto's under control.
- November 13, 2008 at 6:59 PM


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Royals, fans excited for Opening Day at The K
KANSAS CITY -- It was gray and chilly at mid-afternoon Friday, but Kansas City greeted its home team with cheers and warmth as the players took the field against the White Sox for the season's first home game.
Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon uncorked the ceremonial first pitch after on-field introductions of 23 Royals alumni, including Hall of Famer George Brett and the two teams. A giant U.S. flag was unfurled across the outfield by members of the military, and at the conclusion of the national anthem, a squadron of seven small planes executed a flyover.
Overwhelmingly, fans in the full house at Kauffman Stadium were wearing blue -- many, to be sure, in heavy jackets and wool headgear. The first pitch came with the temperature at 46 degrees with 16 mph winds.
"It means a lot to everybody. I think our players were dying to get back here to our fans," manager Ned Yost said. "They're dying to get back to this stadium. It's a big deal.
"The first opener that we had in Detroit is kind of a drag, because you've got to go through all the pomp and circumstance, and it's not even your fans. Your home opener is different, because you enjoy your fans, the place is packed for you instead of against you, and there's a real excitement coming back to this place. Because the players, especially in the second half last year, felt such an energy from the fans. They're excited to get back, they're excited to get into the routine of a baseball season where you're playing every single day, and you can get on a roll and get going."
Just before the game, Royals center fielder Lorenzo Cain received an award as the team's top defensive player from Wilson Sporting Goods' Bill Hartmann. Then, starting pitcher Jeremy Guthrie threw the first pitch to Adam Eaton at 3:11 p.m. CT.
The players were ready to go.
"It's great to be home," said slugger Billy Butler. "This is definitely home for me."


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Turn your old (or new, or spare) iOS devices into instant webcams with the help of Presence by People Power. It lets you set up your iOS devices like webcams and access their feeds remotely from other devices. We've also got Playboy for iPhone, an iOS version of the magazine (sans nudity), and Nimble Quest, […]
Turn your old (or new, or spare) iOS devices into instant webcams with the help of Presence by People Power. It lets you set up your iOS devices like webcams and access their feeds remotely from other devices. We've also got Playboy for iPhone, an iOS version of the magazine (sans nudity), and Nimble Quest, a version of the classic game Snake that has you commanding a roving band of heroes.
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What's cool? You'll need to download the app on both devices, then set up the device you mean to use as a camera wherever you might need it. You can then use Presence on the other device to see what the camera you left behind is seeing – whether it's to monitor your pets or your baby, or just to make sure no pranks get committed on your workspace.
Who's it for? If you've got a spare iOS device and a need for a webcam you can monitor remotely, Presence is an easy way to get what you need.
What's it like? You can fire up Mini WebCam and Web of Cams to get more webcam goodness out of your mobile devices.
Playboy for iPhone (Free)
What's it about? Get all the articles and pictorials, as well as exclusive content, that Playboy Magazine is known for – without the nudity – with Playboy for iPhone.
What's cool? Most people equate Playboy with nude photos, but the rules of Apple's iTunes App Store keep nudity out of the magazine's official iOS app. But those photos aren't the only things the magazine excels at; it's also the home of legendary interviews, articles and other pictorials, and has been a venue for short stories written by famous authors for years. Playboy for iPhone also includes exclusive content that's only available in the app; just keep in mind that you'll need to pay a subscription fee as well.
Who's it for? It might be a cliché, but if you read Playboy for the articles, check it out on iPhone.
What's it like? For more quality articles and more, try Goings On: The New Yorker and Esquire Magazine.
Nimble Quest (Free)
What's it about? From the creators of Tiny Towers comes Nimble Quest, a game that mixes the fantasy role-playing genre with the classic arcade game Snake.
What's cool? If you've ever played the game Snake, you have an idea of what Nimble Quest is all about. That's the game in which you control a snake and steer it around a grid-like level, turning 45 degrees to either go up, down, left or right. Your goal is to avoid running into things like enemies, walls or yourself, while eating apples to grow your snake ever larger. Nimble Quest replaces the snake with a band of heroes, but the idea is similar – you need to move around the level, collecting gems and breaking over treasure chests, while dodging enemies and walls. Your heroes have abilities that let them automatically attack and engage foes in front of them, though, so taking down bad guys (while avoiding getting taken down by them) is key to success. You'll earn more heroes and upgrades over time, and you can use your gems to purchase power-ups to increase your heroes' strength and capabilities.
Who's it for? If you like your arcade classics with a little bit of fantasy mashed in, try Nimble Quest.
What's it like? Doodle Snake will give you a version of the classic game to try, and you might want to check out Nimble Quest developer NimbleBit's Tiny Tower.


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Embroidery is a wonderfully expressive craft that employs a variety of different techniques. Here are a few of the basics. If you are interested in learning more about embroidery, explore our collection of embroidery books and patterns.
Bring the needle and thread from the back to the front of the fabric. Put the needle down through the fabric about 1/8-inch away from where you started (For right-handers, it may feel more natural to move to the left; left-handers may prefer the right).
Bring the needle up approximately 1/8-inch away from where you went down. Pull the thread through. Put the needle back down in the same spot you did before, taking a backstitch.
Chain Stitch
Bring the needle up from the back of the fabric and pull the thread through. Put the needle back through the fabric a scant 1/16-inch from where you began, but do not pull the thread all the way through. Leave a short, loose loop. Bring the needle back up about 1/4-inch away, and pull the thread up through the loop. Put the needle back through the fabric, catching the loop and leaving a new loop through which to pull the needle on your next stitch.
Satin Stitch
Begin as you would for a running stitch, by making a single stitch. Bring your needle back up through the fabric directly next to where you began the first stitch. Make a parallel stitch to the first as close to the first stitch as possible. Repeat to create a solid field.


text: We're expecting a ton of new laptops to support hybrid graphics thanks to chipsets like NVIDIA's soon-to-be-ubiquitous GeForce 9400M, but Microsoft isn't as enamored with hybrid graphics as most everyone else seems to be -- it says it won't be natively supporting them in Windows 7. In a just-released document titled Guidelines for Graphics in Windows 7, the company discourages manufacturers from shipping systems with hybrid graphics like ATI's CrossFire and NVIDIA's Hybrid SLI, claiming they're "unstable and provide a poor user experience." Oh, snap. One less reason to install Windows 7 on your MacBook Pro, eh wot?


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Amidst an oceanic idyll, Alicia Vikander finds balance in beauty; she draws strength from the elements, and revels in the solitude.
Realized by Patrick Demarchelier, the film presents Nicolas Ghesquière's homage to Japan as a journey outward to a minimalist sanctuary, and inward to the soul. Traditional landscape brocades and warrior-inspired surface details channel a dual longing for inner peace and empowerment.
As the camera sweeps over the water, landing on Alicia gazing out at the sunset, or exploring the remote terrain, it becomes clear that this assertive collection is her only link to the world she left behind.
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ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) Novak Djokovic retained his title at the World Tennis Championship exhibition tournament in Abu Dhabi on Saturday by rallying past Nicolas Almagro of Spain 6-7 (4), 6-3, 6-4.
The top-ranked Serb swept past David Ferrer in straight sets to reach the final, but he got a tough test from the 11th-ranked Almagro.
Almagro, a late replacement at the tournament for Rafael Nadal, rallied from 3-1 down in the tiebreaker to take the first set.
``It is amazing, him coming here only a few days ago and having a late entrance to the tournament and performing this well yesterday and today,'' Djokovic said.
Djokovic broke to lead 3-1 in the second set on his way to evening the match. The third set was much tighter, with both players holding serve after eight games until Djokovic went up 5-4 and then broke Almagro to clinch the victory.
Both players had 12 aces, but Almagro was able to convert only one of six break points. He won just 34 percent of points on returns.


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The Israelis are expert at 4th Generation Wars. This style of war, which focuses on changing the mental orientation of opponents, is normally dangerous for state powers. France lost 4G Wars in Vietnam and Algeria, while the United States was previously set back in Vietnam, Lebanon, and Somalia.
Yet the Israelis are the exception. With a patience often associated with non-state actors, the Jewish State destroyed the nationalist-secularist Palestine Liberation Organization. Exploiting internal divisions among the Palestinian population originally seen during the First Intifada in 1987, Jerusalem began increasing the moral, mental, and physical isolation of the PLO. The first major attack was the Oslo Peace Accords in 1993, a controversial move to delegitimize the PLO by removing its reason for being. Low intensity war (with PLO Chairman Yasser Arafat repeatedly maneuvered into the role of the senseless aggressor) waged for more than a decade, with Israel ever working to isolate the PLO from its tools for power.
David's Patient Nation
Israeli Victory came on January 25, 2006, when Hamas (a spin-off of the technocratic-fundamentalist Muslim Brothers) trounced the PLO's main political party, Al-Fatah, in free Palestinian elections.
It appears that Israel is using a similar strategy to build victory in Lebanon. Israel recognizes that isolation leads to defeat, so she attempts to maximize her connectivity while minimizing the connectivity of her enemy, Hezbollah. In particular, Israel is attempting to maximize Hezbollah's physical disconnectivity. Israel's airstrikes against roads and bridges that lead to Syria are widely recognized, but attacks on infrastructure by themselves could not do much. There is no "systempunkt" — the mythical list of physical infrastructure targets that can permanently destroy an enemy — so Israel instead focuses on changing the long-term correlation of forces.
Behind the scene diplomacy by Israel and her lobbies forced the military expulsion of Syria from Lebanon. Indeed, Dawlat Israil is turning the security situation of Lebanon on its head, from a Hezbollah-friendly state in the Syrian orbit to a country that faces a French anti-Hezbollah invasion. That prospect was viewed by some as impossible when it was first floated last year, but momentum is building.
In summary, Israel is destroying Hezbollah just like she destroyed the PLO: patiently. Israel is excelling at dual-use attacks, not just degrading Hezbollah's firepower in the short-term but changing the facts on the ground that allow Hezbollah to thrive in the long-term.
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Parents who exert too much control over what their children eat may not be doing their adolescents any favors when it comes to controlling the youngsters' weight, according to the latest study.
Study Identifies Four New Genetic Markers For Severe Childhood Obesity
Unhealthy food environments and sedentary lifestyles certainly contribute to obesity, but they can't entirely explain weight gain. The latest research points to four new genes that could contribute to the most extreme cases of …
Stricter School Lunch Standards Lead To Lighter Kids
Complying with federal guidelines for healthy meals in schools helps children to stay leaner, according to the latest study on school lunches.
Is Self-Help the Secret to Reducing Childhood Obesity?
There is no shortage of strategies to lose weight, but which work best for children?
Can You Smell Obesity?
According to the latest research, it may be on your breath.
Sugary Beverages Linked to 180,000 Deaths Worldwide
Mayor Michael Bloomberg might be right; maybe we should be drinking fewer sodas.
Skim Milk May Not Lower Obesity Risk Among Children
Got milk? It turns out that low-fat versions may not be the answer to helping kids maintain a healthy weight.
Americans Are Eating Fewer Calories, So Why Are We Still Obese?
The good news: we're eating fewer calories. The bad news: that's not translating into lower obesity rates.
Doctors' Advice About Obesity: It's Personal
Doctors' biases may influence how they care for their obese patients.
The Connection Between Dirty Diapers and Childhood Health
Cesarean sections and breast feeding can have lifelong effects on a baby's health, and researchers may have uncovered why.
Baby Boomers: Not the 'Healthiest Generation'
Every generation likes to think it's healthier than the one that came before, but baby boomers can't make that claim.
In a study published in JAMA Internal Medicine, researchers found that a sample of the baby boom …
What Mice Can Tell Us About Obesity and Genetics
While our eating habits certainly play a role in how much we weigh, our rodent cousins confirm that some of our risk for obesity is written in our genes.
Too Much TV: Fussy Infants Spend More Time In Front of The Tube
The latest study finds some temperament traits are more likely to land babies in front of the television.


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for this weekend; be safe while traveling & at events.
Please note the information below about service advisories and alerts due to significant events and construction in Metro's service area. Visit Metro's Service Advisories page for a complete list.
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I-90 Closures for Seafair Air Show Events
- Thu, 8/3 – Sun, 8/6
- Various times I-90 will be closed.
- Sound Transit routes ST 550 & ST 554.
- Mercer Island Shuttle info.
- Friday, 8/4 11:30 AM through Sunday, 8/6
- There are two separate events on Saturday, 8/6
- Metro route 31 will be rerouted.
- Saturday, 8/5, 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
- Metro routes 24 & 31 will be rerouted.
- Sundays only, through 9/24, 6:00 AM–5:00 PM
- Metro routes 180 & 181 will be rerouted.
Long-term Construction Reroutes
120th Av NE is closed between Totem Lake Blvd & NE 128th St
- Through Sunday, 12/31 – at all times;
- Metro routes 235, 236, 238 and 277 are rerouted.
Main St is closed in downtown Bothell
- Through Sunday, 12/31 – at all times;
- Metro routes 243, 312, 342, 372 and Sound Transit Route ST 522 are rerouted.
Long-term Construction Closures
The South Bellevue Park-and-Ride closure
- Through mid-year 2022 for East Link construction.
- Metro Route 241 & Sound Transit Express routes 550, 555 and 556 are affected. During this time, use the stop on Bellevue Way SE just north of 112th Av SE, across the street from the park-and-ride.
- Heading toward the Bellevue Transit Center, these routes will continue to serve the stop on Bellevue Way SE, just outside the park-and-ride.
- Visit Sound Transit for information about the East Link project, and alternate park-and-ride options.
- Visit Metro Online for complete information about Metro and regional transportation services.
- Visit Metro's online or mobile Puget Sound Trip Planner to plan your travel, and for bus stop, schedule and other information.
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Get around the region with the Puget Sound Trip Planner app
The Puget Sound Trip Planner app – available for Apple and Android mobile devices – allows riders to plan a trip that covers many transportation choices, including buses, rail, ferries, streetcars, and water taxis. Get this free app for your iPhone or Android today.
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- Often the full text of the article will also be available for you to read, right on the spot. If you want an article that is not full-text, explore your library's interlibrary loan service to get the article.
- Online indexes point to articles that are also available in print, which means they have gone through the publication cycle. That lends strength to their credibility.
- Online indexes provide several options for searching, from very simple to very advanced and focused.
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Among the items on the agenda of its first meeting of 2013, the Duval County School Board is to decide on disciplinary actions for a principal and two teachers.
The first is the proposed reassignment and pay reduction for Windy Hill Elementary School Principal Sharon Sanders after a district investigation found testing misconduct at the school.
James Weldon Johnson middle school teacher Stephanie Raver faces a 20-day suspension for a string of reported incidents including appearing under the influence during a parent conference, and telling students they were acting "retarded."
Disciplinary documents: Julie Bennett | Stephanie Raver
Fletcher Middle School teacher Julie Bennett also faces a 20-day suspension. She yelled at and berated students in November, removed a student from her classroom, leaving the student unsupervised. Bennett then mimicked the remaining students in her class. Students told district officials Bennett acts like that routinely.
Also Monday night, the board is expected to discuss the creation of two new top administrative posts. Superintendent Nikolai Vitti is asking for four new administrative positions: chief of public relations and marketing, director of public relations and marketing, chief of intergovernmental affairs and executive director of instructional programs.
The four new positions would cost an estimated $400,000 in salaries and benefits, but Vitti believes that amount of money can be shifted from vacant positions.
The board will also consider ways for the district to become more compliant with Florida's class-size laws and work to develop a strategic turnaround plan for some priority schools.
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Cellist Alisa Weilerstein was the San Antonio Symphony's first guest artist of the Classics series this season and she dazzled the audience in the Shostakovich Cello Concerto No. 1. I just learned that next week her "gig" is at the White House!
FROM THE LA TIMES: "Classical music education will get some welcome attention next week when Michelle Obama opens the White House for a special concert.
Next Wednesday, the first lady will host a Classical Music Student Workshop Concert, which will feature an appearance by superstar violinist Joshua Bell, guitarist Sharon Isbin, cellist Alisa Weilerstein and pianist Awadagin Pratt. The afternoon concert, which will be held in the East Room, is part of the White House's ongoing Music Series, which was created by the first lady to celebrate the arts and demonstrate the importance of arts education.
The White House said that the concert will include two young performers: cellist Sujari Britt and marimba player Jason Yoder, who will perform with Weilerstein. On the same day, the White House will hold music workshops for 120 middle and high school students from around the country.
The Obamas' have previously hosted concerts of country music and jazz at the White House as part of the Music Series. Last month, the White House hosted a festival of Latin music titled Fiesta Latina.
While it is unclear if Michelle Obama plays a musical instrument, it has been reported that first daughters Sasha and Malia have taken piano lessons as well as dance classes."
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It's not the White House, but there are several very exciting concerts coming up in San Antonio in the next two weeks including:
Opening Night of the Symphony POPS
Friday, October 30 and Saturday, October 31 at 8 p.m.
Majestic Theatre, tickets starting at $11.50
Three Phantoms in Concert™
Three glorious Broadway tenors who have shared the same title role of the 'Phantom' in Andrew Lloyd Webber's "Phantom of the Opera" join forces for a fabulous evening of Broadway's best songs.
String Quartet from the Symphony at the San Antonio Children's Museum
Saturday, October 31 at 1 p.m. and 2 p.m.
The Spooky Sounds of Science
SOLI Chamber Ensemble
Leaving Behind Time
Sunday, November 1 at 2:00 pm, Leeper Auditorium, McNay Museum of Art
Admission: McNay members, $10; nonmembers, $20 (includes exhibition admission). SOLI subscribers admitted to concert without charge. Reserve tickets with a credit card by calling 210.805.1768.
The McNay collaborates again with SOLI in a concert honoring Reclaimed: Paintings from the Collection of Jacques Goudstikker. Opening with works related to Baroque paintings in the exhibition, the program also includes rarely performed music by Dutch composers who suffered under the Nazi regime. Headlining the concert is Olivier Messiaen's moving Quartet for the End of Time, composed during his confinement in a German prisoner of war camp.
Musical Offerings
Music on the Move: Greece and Rome
Monday, November 2, 2009 at San Antonio Museum of Art, 200 West Jones Avenue
6:00 PM and 8:00 PM (Two performances)
Admission: Free for Members, $5 for non-members. Registration required.
Call 210.978.8151 to register for the 6:00 PM or 8:00 PM performance.
Debussy: Syrinx and Afternoon of a Faun
Gluck: "Melodié" from Orfeo ed Euridice
16th Century Italian Lute Pieces by various composers
Tartini: Sonata in G minor Dido Abandoned
Hersant: Heliades
Olmos Ensemble
The Exotic Russian, the Intelligent San Antonian, and the Witty French
Tuesday, November 3 at 7:30 p.m. First Unitarian Universalist Church of San Antonio, 7150 IH-10 West
Admission is by suggested donation: $10 adults, $5 students and seniors (NO ID NEEDED!)
Aram Ilyich Khachaturian: Trio for violin, clarinet, and piano
William James Ross: Sonata II for oboe and piano
Darius Milhaud: La Cheminée du Roi René
Frances Poulenc: Sextet for winds and piano
San Antonio Chamber Music Society
Shanghai String Quartet
November 8 at 3:15 p.m. at Temple Beth-El, 211 Belknap Place
Weigang Li, Violin
Yi-Wen Jiang, Violin
Honggang Li, Viola
Nicholas Tzavaras, Cello
Haydn: String Quartet in D Major, Op. 20, No. 4, Hob. III:34
Yi-Wen Jiang: Chinasong (Chinese folk songs)
Penderecki: String Quartet No. 3 – Leaves from an Unwritten Diary
Debussy: String Quartet in G minor. Op. 10
San Antonio Brass
Thursday, November 5, 2009 in Boerne, 7:30 pm – St. Mark Presbyterian Church, 208 W. Bandera Rd.
Friday, November 13, 2009 in Kerrville, 7:30 pm – First Presbyterian Church, 800 Jefferson St.
Sunday, November 15, 2009 in San Antonio, 2:00 pm – Beacon Hill Presbyterian Church, 1101 Woodlawn Ave.
San Antonio Brass's first concert of the season will feature the music of Johann Sebastian Bach. The SA Brass' own arrangements of some of Bach's most popular works as well as music from his Art of the Fugue will be performed.
Arts at Coker
ETA3 (Flute, clarinet and piano trio)
Sunday, November 15 at 3 pm
Coker United Methodist Church
231 E. North Loop Road
Jack Fishman
Twitter @SASym
Facebook: San Antonio Symphony
For more blogs by Jack Fishman visit: http://blog.mysanantonio.com/jackfishman/files/legacy/


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Hey, I know I have some followers on here, and I appreciate everyone of you for taking the time to read my stuff, it really makes me feel like I am creating something people want to read, which makes want to do it more.
However, you may have noticed that I haven't posted anything to Gamespot for several months, despite being logged in for several hours everyday. This is because I have actually setup my own blog. I say blog, it's a tumblr, but I am using it for long form writing instead of publishing to GS. I try to update it every week with reviews and articles, but I have one follower and hardly any viewings at present.
So I would like to formally invite all my followers on Gamespot to check out wygamer.tumblr.com, my official blog! Hopefully one day I can turn it into it's own full fledged site, and I am thinking of creating youtube videos and live streams under the monicker wygamer.
I hope you have all enjoyed the content I have brought to you in the best, I know I am not a professional writer or anything, but I wouldn't be doing it if people didn't read it, so I hope to see you over at my new blog and please feel free to comment and respond to anything I post!


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Bago, BurmaKirsty Turner
Situated some 50 miles to the north of Yangon, the pretty town of Bago is one of Myanmar's leading attractions and a great place to spend a little time. Also known as Pegu, the town is home to a large collection of sacred Buddha images, making it one of the country's holiest sites.
Many people simply pass by Bago on their way to Mandalay, but those who take the time to stop and look around will come across many unique features. Here you will find literally thousands of Buddha images in carved niches in a rocky cavern and an interesting array of pagodas, temples and other buildings.
The site of Bago was founded in 573 AD by two Mon princes and paid an important role in the history of both Mon land and Myanmar before being destroyed by the Burmese King Alaungpaya in 1757. Although only a few buildings remain as testimony to this interesting period of history, those that do are worth taking the time to investigate.
Bago has a number of large pagodas, of which the Shwemawdaw or Golden Shrine is the most sacred as it is believed to contain a couple of hairs belonging to the Gautama Buddha. As you explore the town you will discover the Shwethalyaung reclining Buddha statue and the impressive Kalyani Sima or Hall of Ordination.
There are a number of interesting places to explore on the outskirts of Bago. Just 40 miles to the east is one of Myanmar's most prominent landmarks. Also know as Golden Rock, the Kyaiktiyo Pagoda is a 5.5 meter high pagoda atop a large bolder covered with gold leaf. What makes this site so unusual is that the bolder is balanced on the very edge of a precipice and looks as though it will topple over the edge at any moment.
Bago is situated between the forested Pegu Mountains to the west and the Sittang River to the east. Surrounded by picturesque paddy fields, this is a good area to explore to get a real feel for Myanmar. There are number of places to get a bite to eat around Bagan and a couple of cosy places to stay.


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Fierce competition, high energy costs and increased uncertainty due to the Brexit decision continue to weigh on the financial strength of many businesses.
- The market situation remains difficult
- Payments take 60 days on average
- No major insolvency increase expected in 2016
The market situation of the British steel and metals industry remains difficult, as overcapacity, fierce competition, exchange rate volatility, high energy costs, on-going austerity measures and increased uncertainty due to the Brexit decision continue to weigh on the performance and financial strength of many businesses.
Like their European peers, British steel producers suffer from the increased levels of steel shipments originating from Russia and China, while steel prices remain depressed, largely as a result of low commodity prices and in particular iron ore. Both countries, in particular Russia, have always been near the bottom end of the cost curve providing them with a competitive advantage.
Additionally British steel and metals businesses were affected by on-going difficulties in the construction sector, which is a main consumer of steel. While the residential building sector has reported growth, this segment requires very little steel and metal. It is expected that the UK construction sector will be negatively affected by the recent Brexit decision, as the subsequent economic uncertainty has started to trigger the postponement of investment decisions.
The more adverse market conditions have continued to impair revenues, margins, profits and cash flow for many businesses. Consequently, in a bid to mitigate liquidity risks, cost cutting programmes and vigilant cost management strategies have been implemented, inventories are being unwound and non-core assets disposed of. However, while cost containment measures have been the industry´s main response to overcapacity so far, this could turn out to be just a short-term remedy. Maintaining margins through cost reduction and focusing on high-end products should not be seen as an ultimate solution to structural problems.
That said, many businesses have already invested in new technologies, such as laser cutting and detailed integrity scanners in order to gain competitive advantages. In the steel and metals industry the ability of businesses to process products efficiently is a major asset. Although low margin businesses, UK steel stockholders are mainly long established and profitable. They are heavily reliant on bank finance (mainly invoice discounting) in order to have stock available as and when it is required. Usually they have low overheads, which makes them resilient to economic changes, as they are able to unwind inventories in order to free up cash. Low steel prices also provide them with opportunities to purchase products cheaply.
The average payment duration in the UK steel and metals industry is 60 days. Despite the current challenges, payment delays are not expected to increase for the time being. Insolvencies are not expected to show a major increase in 2016, however, caution is advised due to the still fragile nature of the sector, which can lead to unexpected failures.
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NORTH POINT, Md. (AP) — Baltimore County police say they seized $1.5 million in counterfeit shoes, clothing, movies and other goods during a raid on a North Point flea market.
Police say the counterfeit merchandise was seized while executing multiple search warrants last month. Charges are pending against 19 individuals following the raid in which detectives seized more than 4,000 pairs of shoes and more than 3,500 counterfeit phone accessories.
Investigators say counterfeit goods are not subjected to the same safety standards as legitimate merchandise and may contain toxic substances. And counterfeit goods harm companies that have invested in the development of their legitimate products.
Police say in addition to films and music, counterfeit brands included Nike, Apple, Timberland and North Face. Investigators say detectives worked with recording and film industry officials on the investigation.
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What does it mean to "listen to your body?" Irritated by the perceived glut of platitudes spouted by yoga instructors, a recent blog by instructor Maya Georg targets this as her top "yoga cliché." Noting we must "never, ever buy into them," she shares "If I listened to my body I would smoke four packs of cigarettes a day, drink a fifth of vodka, and eat nothing but chocolate ice cream as I lay on my couch." While I don't argue with Georg's experience, I do take issue with her conflation of "listening to one's body" with over-indulgence and debauchery.
Georg posits that our bodies are intrinsically lazy "creatures of comfort and routine" that "betray us (think sneezes and gas)," and "can only be mastered through discipline." A hallmark of Cartesian mind-body dualism, such beliefs support the relational matrix of body to mind in our cultural context (and, to be fair, many others). The body, frequently gendered as female, was historically framed as an untrustworthy, wily, seductive, and lazy entity requiring discipline and restraint by the mind. Deriving from silos of past millennia, such beliefs interweave our cultural samskara.
Mind-body dualism is inherent to Classical yoga philosophy, which posits the manifest world to be an illusion, and the body's sensory pleasures as temptations to overcome in the pursuit of enlightenment and transcendence. This parallels Christian asceticism and other major religions, which have largely tended to view the body as essentially "feminine," in need of controlling, and lacking the standalone wherewithal to tame unruly desires. Underlying such philosophies is a fear of the body, and the perceived chaos that would rein absent its restraint. This mirrors the fate of women, both historically and in many regions, to the present day.
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Such fears permeate the fabric of our society, and our lives. The fear that if we give up an inch of control, we'll lose a mile; that if we listen to our bodies, we'll become fat, addicted slobs, is implicit in modern narratives of the self. So, too, is the belief that vigilant discipline is required to restrain the lusts and appetites of this embodied creatura, this sensual beast that would otherwise thwart our best efforts at self-control.
And so, lines drawn are in the sand, mind versus embodiment's vast frontier. Distrusted, maligned, and perceived as qualitatively different from the self, the body's wisdom, and our capacity to listen become unmoored.
Historical depictions of women have been closely tied to embodiment. Frequent stereotypes shared by women and bodies included deceptiveness, seduction, and uncleanliness. Women have been revered and feared for their cunning, intelligence, and wisdom throughout history. Regions failing to harness women's intellectual and economic contributions have experienced setbacks to the present day. To extend this reasoning, I argue that in failing to mobilize and honor the body's wisdom, invaluable resources languish that could otherwise optimize well-being.
What is your experience and opinion of the relationship between body and mind?
This is Part 1 of a three-part series. In Part 2, we discuss scientific perspectives on the relationship between body and mind. Part 3 considers the tantric celebration of embodiment, and the benefits of enlisting the body's wisdom in everyday life.


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Preet Bharara on a prosecutor's 'descent to hell,' and, unrelated, how prosecutors can seek higher office
On Tuesday evening, U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara sat in the front row of a small auditorium at Fordham Law School for a screening of Sydney Pollack's 1981 film Absence of Malice.
In the movie, a federal prosecutor leaks news of a murder investigation to an eager young journalist played by Sally Field, who makes only a perfunctory attempt to contact the suspect, played by Paul Newman, before the story runs on the front page of the Miami Standard. Newman, who is innocent, tries to fight back, in his steely Newmanesque way, against the paper and the government, as the report progressively ruins his life. Later, before Wilford Brimley comes in to set things straight, there are some questionable journalistic ethics, a suicide, and a handful of illegal wiretaps.
Bharara, who occassionally slips a movie reference into his press conferences, was at Fordham Law as a guest of the Forum on Law, Culture and Society's Film Festival. As you might expect, he didn't much approve of the prosecutors' conduct in the movie.
"What people don't realize is, it's really hard to get a wiretap on someone's phone," said Bharara in a panel discussion after the film.
Bharara's office recently concluded a high-profile prosecution of Galleon Group hedge-fund founder Raj Rajaratnam that was intended, in part, to send a signal that the Southern District would be employing its full investigative arsenal, including wiretaps, against the bad actors in the financial industry. (The extensive recording of phone calls led a judge in a separate but related case to admonish the office for "unnecessary, and apparently voyeuristic, intrusion" into one defendant's private life.)
"I think sometimes people have a feeling—lay people have a feeling, before I was a prosecutor, I had a feeling—that you sort of call someone up and you wiretap their phone," Bharara explained. "At least on the federal side, it requires a lot of investigation, it requires a lot of evidence, it requires memos to be written, it requires Washington's approval, it requires the judge's approval. And before it even gets to Washington, there are three layers of approval.
"Why did that all happen? It happened in part because of the excesses that happened in the early '70s, with wiretapping that was run amok." (Cf. Watergate.)
In the Southern District, Bharara said, a judge's willingness to sign off on a wiretap is not, in itself, sufficient.
"You can have bad conduct happen along the way that can then be legitimized by a judge later," he said. "In my view, a prosecutor doing the right job is not simply satisfied by that, but is able to prove throughout the process that everything they were doing was right in accordance with the law and the rules."
Bharara said he tells his prosecutors to "think outside the box, but within the constraints of the law," and, of course, not to adopt the ends-justify-the-means approach of the prosecutors in the film.
"If you start going down that road—not to be slippery-slope guy—but when you start going down that road, saying, 'Well, I guess we can violate this rule or this regulation or this statute for the greater good,' that's the moment in which you begin the descent, in my mind, to hell."
Bharara said his interviews with prospective prosecutors always include a sobering question about how they'll feel depriving dozens of people of their liberties, often for their lives.
"Every once in a while, it's uncommon, but every once in awhile, you get somebody who is kind of psyched about that," Bharara said. "You don't hire those people. Because those are the sorts of people who are so single-minded and so zealous that they cross the line and break the rules and make the world less safe for all of us."
There's also a politically inclined district attorney in the film, and the moderator, Thane Rosenbaum, the director of the forum, began one question with a long wind-up about prosecutors becoming politicians. He cited Rudy Giuliani and, more recently, Chris Christie, but he stopped short of asking Bharara whether he would consider standing for some future office.
Bharara said that "if you live by the press, you die by the press," and that prosecutors can't concern themselves with that.
"I think sometimes we can overstate the trajectory for prosecutors to go to higher office," he said. "You said, had Rudy Giuliani not been U.S. Attorney, he would not have become mayor. If Arnold Schwarzenegger had not been the Terminator, he would not have been governor ... There are baseball players who get elected to office. There are lots of factors that go into that. What I do think is true is that there's nothing wrong with people wanting to serve."
He mentioned the "noble and great people" he worked with during his four-plus years working for the Judiciary Committee under Senator Chuck Schumer.
"As long as you're doing a good job and keeping your eye on the ball, I don't think there's anything wrong with wanting to seek something further," he said. "However, if, on the other hand, you are making decisions in your job as a prosecutor—prosecutors are different from other officials, whether they're elected or not—if you are making decisions about who to go after, how to go after them, how tough to be, based on what you think that will do for your future political career, then you don't belong in that position."
For his part, Bharara was not in the mood to leak much to the press last night.
On the way in, it was suggested to reporters that Bharara would be willing to take a few questions from the press after the panel. But when the conversation finally concluded around 10:30 p.m., that idea was summarily dismissed by Bharara's spokeswoman.
"You know what, he's not really doing any interviews right now," she said.
But Bharara was curious.
"Well, what's your question? Which I won't answer," he said. "It tells me something."
Well, fine. Did he feel that his office's investigations had produced any meaningful deterring effect on the bad behavior in the financial industry?
He paused for a moment.
"Yes," he said. "Yes."


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Robert Carlos De Large was born on March 15, 1842, in Aiken, South Carolina, probably to free parents. He attended a North Carolina primary school and later Wood High School in Charleston, South Carolina. A tailor and farmer before the Civil War, De Large became wealthy while employed by the Confederate States Navy. He was a member of the South Carolina Constitutional Convention in 1868 and was elected state land commissioner in 1870. De Large was elected to the House of Representatives and served from March 1871 until he lost his seat early in 1873 when the man he had defeated successfully challenged the result of the election. De Large died of tuberculosis at the age of thirty-one, on February 14, 1874, in Charleston.
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Ragsdale, Bruce A., and Joel D. Treese. Black Americans in Congress, 1870–1989. Washington, D.C.: U.S. G.P.O., 1990, 31–32.
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Barrichello to race in Brazilian Stock Cars
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Rubens Barrichello will race in the Brazilian Stock Car V8 series in 2013 after spending just one year in IndyCar.
Barrichello finished 12th in his debut year in IndyCar with a best finish of fourth at Sonoma, but could not put together the necessary funding to remain in the series for a second season. He competed in three Brazilian Stock Car races towards the end of the season and will move to the championship full time in 2013.
"I am excited to announce my plans to race for the 2013 Stock Car Championship in Brazil," he said. "After my 20-plus years representing Brazil racing all over the world, it is time to come home.
"It will be amazing to race in my home country again, while allowing me to be closer to family."
Barrichello raced in Formula One for 19 years and holds the record for the amount of race starts with 322 to his name. He started his car racing career in 1989 in Brazilian Formula Ford after making his karting debut in his native country in 1981.


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Have the Talk
How well do you know the people who matter most to you?
Chances are you know many things about them simply because there are memories you share with them - those moments in life you experienced together - and the family stories that are recounted over and over.
However, that's often just the surface.
You may know what happened on the day you graduated from high school - you could see your parents beaming proudly in the crowd. But have you ever asked your dad what he was feeling that day?
You have heard family stories about your parents' wedding - the minister mispronouncing your mom's name and the funny song your uncle sang at the reception. But have you ever asked your mom what she was thinking the moment before she started walking down the aisle?
Although we may know about some of the significant people, places and events that have shaped the lives of our loved ones, we don't know everything.
Sitting down with loved ones to talk about their lives can be rich and satisfying. Learning about memorable events, people, places, values and lessons they have learned can help bring you closer to people you care about most.
Sharing stories with loved ones can help you get to know them in new and different ways and can deepen and strengthen your relationship with them. Talking can help you (and them) better understand the life they lead - and give both of you a new appreciation for their unique life story.
Finding a way to start talking with a loved one may be the most difficult part; you may find, however, that once the conversation starts, it may be hard to stop.
Having a meaningful conversation
There are no rules for how to have the talk with a loved one, only that you make time to do it. Everyone has a story to tell and there's always more you can learn about the one-of-a-kind lives your loved ones have led and the impact they have made on others.
Tips for starting or continuing a conversation
- Don't stress over how or when you will have the talk. A conversation with your loved one should feel relaxed and natural. It can happen at any time or place that feels comfortable..
- You can have the talk with anyone who matters to you: a parent, grandparent, spouse, aunt, uncle or close friend.
- Rely on open-ended questions that require more than a one-word answer, such as: "Describe the time...," "Tell me about...." or "How did you feel when..." Ask follow-up questions to draw out more details.
- During your conversation, your loved one may want to talk about something they have never shared before. Listen carefully with an open mind and heart. Avoid passing judgement.
- If you mention a topic that your loved one is uncomfortable discussing, respect his or her wishes and move on. Your loved one may have other reasons for not wanting to share a part of their story. They may, however, be willing to revisit the topic later.
- Family photos, heirlooms and other treasured items may help start a conversation and bring memories flooding back.
- Just start talking. While the conversation may not go exactly as you'd planned, enjoy it. Your loved one may have things to share that you haven't thought about. No matter where your talk leads, you will walk away with memories and stories can treasure for a lifetime.
Conversation starters
The following questions might be useful as you start talking to your loved ones. These are merely topics to help you get started; there isn't a set order and you don't need to cover everything in one conversation. Depending on with whom you having the talk - parents, grandparents, other relatives, friends - the things you may want to know and the questions you ask may be different from these suggestions.
Getting to know them... again.
- What is your earliest memory?
- What is the story behind your name? Did you ever have a nickname?
- What is your family's ethnic background? Are there particular traditions that have meaning for you?
- How would you describe yourself as a child? What is your best memory of your childhood?
- When you were a child, what did you think your life would be like in the future? How is it similar? How is it different?
- Did you have pets growing up? Which was your favorite?
- What was your favorite meal/food growing up? Who prepared it for you - your mother, grandmother, another relative? Did they teach you how to prepare it?
- Tell me about the schools you attended. What was your best subject? Did you participate in sports, fine arts or math/science clubs? Tell me about a teacher who influenced you.
- Did you serve in the military?Why did you choose to serve? What was your experience? How did your service change you? What lessons did you learn? Are you still friends with anyone with whom you served?
- When did you realize that you had finally grown up - the first time you realized you were an adult? What happened? At that moment, did you realize, "Ah ha! I'm an adult now" or did your realization come later?
- Tell me about what you do/did for a living? What drew you to that kind of work? What is your favorite part of your job? What lesson(s) has your work life taught you? Did you have a mentor who helped you, especially when you were starting out? Did you ever mentor someone?
- What historical event do you think defined your generation? Why? Tell me what happened? How did it impact your life, family and hometown? Looking back, how do you feel about the event now?
- What, if any, religious/faith tradition has influenced your life? Are there prayers, scripture passages or other religious texts that are important to you?
- Did you ever receive an award or win a contest? What did that mean to you?
- Have you ever met anyone famous? What happened?
- Describe the most adventurous thing you've ever done. Were you frightened? How did you feel afterward?
- Describe your greatest accomplishment. What makes it so special to you?
- What are you most proud of in life?
- What has been the happiest moment in your life? The saddest?
- Do you have any regrets or things you wish you had handled differently?
About the people in their life
- Tell me about your parents. What were they like when you were growing up? What was the best birthday present you ever received from them? What did you learn from them?
- Can you tell me about your grandparents? What were they like when you were growing up? Do you have a favorite memory of the time you spent with them? What did you learn from them?
- Tell me about your sisters and/or brothers. Were you close to them when you were growing up? How has your relationship with them changed?
- Who is your best friend? What made you such good friends? What is your favorite memory of him/her? Tell me about other friends you've had. What was the nicest things one of your friends ever did for you?
- Tell me about your first boyfriend/girlfriend. Where did you meet him/her? What was your favorite thing about that person?
- Tell me about your husband/wife. How did you meet him/her? When did you know that he/she was "the one"? Tell me about the proposal. What is your favorite memory from your wedding day? What advice for a happy marriage would you want to share with young couples in our family?
- When did you learn that you were going to be a parent? Can you describe the moment you saw your child fro the first time? How has being a parent changed you? What have you learned from your children? What advice would you share with expectant parents in our family?
- Who has been the most important or influential person in your life? Can you tell me about him or her? What did you learn from him or her?
Lessons for future generations
- What family traditions do you hope your children, grandchildren, etc. will carry on?
- What are the most important lessons you've learned in life?
- What words of wisdom would you pass on to me? Do you have advice you'd want to pass on to other people who matter to you?
- How would you like people to remember you? What words of wisdom do you hope will be used to describe you and your life?
Special objects
Sometimes, special objects - photos, family heirlooms or other items your loved one has collected during his or her lifetime - can spark a conversation.
- Photos
- Describe when this was taken. Where was it taken? Who is in the photo? How did you feel that day? Looking back at this photo, how do you feel about it now?
- What is your favorite photo ever taken of you?
- Mementos
- What is the history of this item as you know it?
- Why is it special to you?
- Collections
- How and when did you start collecting these items? Which was the first item in your collection? Your most recent acquisition? Which one is most special to you?


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There's nothing that binds this generation of parents together like the lure of nostalgia. We love to moan and groan about how nothing is quite as good today as it was in those halcyon days when we were young, and man, are our kids missing out! But let me break it to you, ladies and gents.
Betamax was really not as good as Blu-Ray. Payphones were impossible to find (and hardly ever worked). Trapper Keepers were entirely too big for the backpack. And Shrinky Dinks didn't really have any USE. Oh, and then there were the real horrors of childhood ... that our kids are lucky enough to skip entirely:
Riding in the WAY Back of the Station Wagon: It's hard to tell how many kids saw the world from the back window on the family road trip because Mom and Dad insisted on overpacking. Today a kid lying in a car without a carseat will get you pulled over by the police. And good thing: the CDC says having a kid in a carseat during an accident reduces their risk of serious or fatal injury by more than half.
Creepy Cribs: It might have been cute for you to sleep in your dad's crib when you were a kid, but nothing's good enough for today's baby. The Consumer Product Safety Commission has come down hard over the years on regulating baby beds. That means today's kid never has to worry about getting his head caught between the slats or feeling the side come apart during a tantrum.
Who Needs What?: Children with special needs have a completely different life than their predecessors thanks to the Americans With Disabilities Act. It passed in 1990, paving the way for today's children to get special services in schools and out in public that our parents only dreamed of.
Red Dye Scares: Red dye No. 2 was banned in 1976 on the suspicion that it caused cancer, but we kids spent years being told to avoid those fire-engine-red M&Ms. Our kids, on the other hand, are equal opportunity munchers.
Just Play It Off: Unless you were gushing blood from your nostrils, coaches and parents alike expected us to shake it off and get back out there when we were kids. Today we know a little something about concussions ... and how they impact kids for a long time if they're not treated.
Polio: It relegated one of our nation's best known presidents to a wheelchair, and it terrified parents. Even as the numbers of those affected dwindled, we kids sucked down the vaccine from a little vial. But as of 1994, there's no need for parents to fear: polio is considered eradicated from the American population.
AIDS: In December 1982, a toddler contracted the AIDS virus from a blood transfusion, and parents began to panic. Few knew what it was or how to fight it; they just knew it killed people, including innocent children. Fast forward to today, and infections in children are fewer each year, while the age expectancy for someone with HIV increases.
What's in the Water?: If your kid has brown stains on his teeth, it's probably because he's not brushing, not because of anything in your town's water system. The Safe Drinking Water Act passed in 1974, and today municipalities are required to meet federal guidelines that keep toxic nasties out of your kid's cup.
Do you still think childhood was so much better back in the good old days?
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