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By Laura Colvin
Kuna Melba News editor
Some 3,150 voters living within the Kuna School District showed up to let their ballots do the talking at the polls Tuesday, and when it was all said and done the district had its two-year $3.19 million supplemental levy.
Of the 3,150 ballots cast, 1,671 – or 53.04 percent – were "yes" votes in favor of the levy while 1,478 – or 46.92 percent – were "no" votes from those who were not in favor of the levy.
Because the Kuna School District boundaries are drawn into part of Canyon County, votes must be counted respectively by the clerk's office in both counties.
Once both offices were fully reported in each of its own precincts Tuesday evening, the yes votes from Ada County were added to the yes votes from Canyon County, and likewise with the no votes.
The Ada County Clerk's Office reported a high voter turnout of 29.15 percent, and the final numbers show a somewhat higher level of support for the levy among those in the Ada County portion of the district, as well.
In Ada County:
• Ballots cast: 2,824
• Yes votes: 1,540 or 54.53 percent
• No votes: 1,283 or 45.43 percent
The Canyon County Clerk's Office facilitated elections for all or part of six different school districts Tuesday, and posted an overall voter turnout of 16.06 percent, but did not immediately list turnout numbers for individual districts. Kuna schools' voters who live in Canyon County sent the district a resounding "no," but with smaller numbers were not able to tip the scales to defeat the levy.
In Canyon County:
• Ballots cast: 326
• Yes votes: 131 or 40.18 percent
• No votes: 195 or 59.82 percent
The district assured patrons it would use the bulk of levy funds—a total of $6.38 million, or $3.19 million per year for two years—to offset large class sizes district-wide by hiring additional teachers, who, according to Superintendent Jay Hummel, have already gone through the screening process and were standing at the ready should the levy pass.
The money will also be used to pay for staff and programs currently in place, and to eliminate some class and extra-curricular fees, thus improving participation levels and providing relief for at least some of the "sticker shock" reported by parents who shelled out extra cash at registration during recent weeks.
Leading up to Tuesday's election, district administrators and school board members repeatedly said the supplemental levy request was based on a significant loss of revenue to the district at the hands of state lawmakers who have reduced funding in some areas while redirecting and earmarking other revenues.
The result, administrators said, is a $4.7 million reduction in money funneled to the district's general fund over the last two years.
This year, the average resident living in a home with a market value around $100,000 will be looking at approximately $180 in additional school district taxes.


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If it was Mark chasing Seb and Rebull gave the order for Mark to slow down and stay behind these fans that support Hamilton and co would be saying how team orders messed Mark up, Vettel was faster and there shouldn't have been team orders, the team wanted Webber to win and yet the ungrateful dad of Webber saying the team favours Vettel where's the logic? Also well done Nico you showed who was faster at Mercedes, if Hamilton really thought Nico was the 1 that should be on the podium why didn't he just move over and let h through? Its because he was lying.


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A boarding house in Kuala Lumpur offers a temporary nesting place for an out-of-work reflexologist in Malaysian DV maestro James Lee's marvelously deadpan third feature "Room to Let." With its long static takes and understated humor, Lee's DV opuses may have several laps to go on the fest circuit before surfacing theatrically or on cable.
A boarding house in Kuala Lumpur offers a temporary nesting place for an out-of-work reflexologist in Malaysian DV maestro James Lee's marvelously deadpan third feature "Room to Let." With its long static takes, minimal action and understated humor, "Room" recalls Tsai Ming-laing, except that Lee's hero doesn't shut himself off as much, drifting in and out of his fellow boarders' rooms for desultory, pause-heavy conversations. Lee's DV opuses may have several laps to go on the fest circuit before surfacing theatrically or on cable.Suffering from an unspecified past love affair, young protagonist Berg (Berg Lee) spends his days lounging or leaning against a bed, a chair, a motorcycle or a wall, watching TV, eating instant noodles and smoking (half the pic's action centers around the lighting of, puffing on or stubbing out of cigarettes). Insensibly, Berg begins to draw the other roomers to him. They seem obsessed by an artist who used to live in the house and who disappeared three years earlier, perhaps to avoid marrying his cousin. A horror film without the horror, "Room to Let" sets up a nebulous link between the absent artist and Berg: Weird fragments of the painter's life begin to infiltrate Berg's. Berg wanders into a room where the artist's formerly obese cousin has been kept gagged and tied up for years, ostensibly to force her to lose weight. The now svelte cousin shares a bowl of noodles with Berg, and is never referred to again. Indeed, all the residence's semi-slackers seem adrift — liable to float off if not tied down. The house more and more assumes the characteristics of an alternate reality, the path to the front gate figuring as a mysterious portal into another world. Lee's austerely compelling compositions infuse the DV image with a rigor generally associated only with 35mm. Jerome Kugan's music matches pic's offhandedly evocative tone.
Room To Let
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Scottish Risotto, Pheasant hash, venison, Bakewell
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Hello everyone,
Cooking for today started yesterday with dessert as I thought I wouldn't have enough time today to do everything and rightly so as I started at 12 pm today and have not yet finished. To be more precise, cooking really started on Sunday, when we went shopping for meat and vegetables at Gerald David's just outside of Fermoy's. Here is the link if you fancy a visit to their website. It is a family business with 3 generations of butchers: http://www.geralddavid.co.uk
We went to the butchers for Venison, Pheasant, chicken livers and streaky bacon.
Right, we got all of our organic veggies at Fermoy's and we shopped for other ingredients at Asda's. I found out that Asda does every single fruit frozen, which is great for pies with fruits that are not in season.
Well, anyway, I started with the dessert on Monday at the end of the afternoon. I made a sour cranberry bakewell tart.
Next day it was the savoury dishes and I started at noon by chopping vegetables: red onions, parsnips, swede and carrot. I made the scottish risotto, pheasant hash, garlic mushrooms, venison loin.
Our guests were Nigel, Ann and Jill. I was unfortunately so tired I ended up forgetting to take pictures of them but I will amend that next time I see them.
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The recessional signals the end of the wedding ceremony and the start of the festivities. It begins once the officiant introduces the newly married couple to the guests and the bride and groom make their way down the aisle. It is typically more jubilant and upbeat than other music used during the ceremony. The top traditional choice for the recessional is Mendelssohn's Wedding March. Right behind that choice is Ludwig Van Beethoven's Ode to Joy and Clarke's Trumpet Voluntary. However, this is a time where you can get a little creative.
Many couples choose to use contemporary songs as part of their recessional. If that is what you would like to do, consider playing James Brown's "I Got You (I Feel Good)," U2's "Beautiful Day," or Smash Mouth's "I'm a Believer."Typically, you will need only one song for your recessional. Afterwards, you will move into the postlude.
Listed below are the best wedding recessional songs. For your convenience, we have compiled the songs in a playlist, making it easy for you to listen to a sample or purchase a song. A detailed listing and brief commentary about each song is provided below the playlist.
This wonderful oratorio by George Frideric Handel was composed for Messiah HWV 56 in 1741. It is the most well known movement and was written with words taken from the book of Revelation. It is found in both instrumental only and with the powerful choir, which only adds to its glorious sound. It is a favorite choice to announce to the world the new couple after a ceremony.
This is another very popular song played as the bride and groom make walk down the aisle after the ceremony. It is very traditional and was created by the German composer and conductor known as Felix Mendelssohn who wrote it for A Midsummer Nights Dream, which is a romantic comedy by William Shakespeare. Although it is typically called "The Wedding March, it's official name is A Midsummer Night's Dream, incidental music, Op. 61 Wedding March. It is another song that does not require words; it is felt in the heart.
This piece is by Jeremiah Clarke, but was incorrectly attributed to Henry Purcell for a number of years and is still often listed as such. They are the same piece of music, no matter how it is listed. This song has also been used for the prelude and the recessional, but is most commonly used for the processional. This song was used during Prince Charles & Diana's Processional and as Dutch royals Maurits and Marilene's recessional.
This jumping, lively song is a high-powered signature James Brown hit written by him and first sung in 1965. Why not proclaim to the world how you both feel after the nuptials? This song really sets the mood for the happy couple.
Every guest has heard this lovely but traditional song by Vivaldi. It is a splendid group of four violin concertos. Antonio Vivaldi wrote them in 1725 as part of a set of twelve. They represent the four seasons and vary greatly in style to fit the seasons. This is an excellent traditional choice for prelude songs. It is an instrumental music piece that needs no words. It is divided into four pieces: Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter. Of the four, "Spring" and "Autumn" tend to be favorite for the Recessional.


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I've heard about this neo-thrash band quite a bit in the past few years. I've heard their stuff from their debut album before and thought "it's like if Slayer were more technical" but never really gave them a second thought.
Then, I found out their bassist died of illness last night while on tour in Sweden (eerily replicating Cliff Burton's death). From that, I found out that they came out with a new album about a week or two ago, and all I can say is…wow. They really stepped up their game, and I may have found another new favorite band. Too bad tragedy struck them now and they canceled the rest of the tour.
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we lost one of our own. Thrash hard,brother! way to spread the word,Elektro.
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Ramos plays down Real meeting
Sergio Ramos has played down the importance of a meeting between players and coaching staff at Real Madrid's training ground on Monday.
The Spanish defender and goalkeeper Iker Casillas were reportedly behind the decision to call a get-together following Real's defeat to rivals Atletico on Saturday.
However, Ramos has claimed the gathering was positive and feels those outside the club should not read too much into the discussions.
"There is no need to give more importance to the meeting," he said on Tuesday.
"It is always positive to talk things out in the dressing room, and it is always positive. The things stay inside, but there have also been meetings in good moments.
"Now that maybe there is a crisis there is more talk about it, but in all teams it is good that people talk and say things which need to be said, directly to each other's faces."
Ramos, speaking ahead of Real's UEFA Champions League tie with Copenhagen on Wednesday, also offered his backing to striker Karim Benzema, whose La Liga goal drought was extended to five games on Saturday.
Benzema appeared to argue with defender Pepe during the Atletico game and was also given a tough time by Real supporters, but Ramos is adamant the Frenchman remains among the best strikers in the world.
"Whatever happens in dressing room stays inside. When things need to be resolved they should be resolved," he continued.
"Karim lives through goals and when there are no goals he will be criticised. But for me he is one of the best forwards in the world.
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PULLMAN, Wash. – Washington State University senior football student-athlete Vince Mayle has been granted an additional year of eligibility by the NCAA, the university announced today.
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The Cougars host Utah Saturday at Martin Stadium in the final home game of the season. Kickoff time is set for 12:30 p.m. and the game will be televised by the Pac-12 Networks.


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Personal and the Political
I'm currently reading The Lacuna by Barbara Kingsolver. One of the things I find interesting about The Lacuna is its historical backdrop.
Mexico, Trotsky, and Kahlo
Going on behind the scenes, we see the artist Frida Kahlo, Leon Trotsky's sojourn in Mexico, accounts of the Communist witch-hunts , etc. These historical aspects are fascinating and lead me to want to find out more about the history.
However, Kingsolver also clearly has a political agenda mixed in with her storytelling. Her agenda leads me to wonder where the line is between the story and the message.
Where is the Line?
If I'm reading fiction, I want to read an engaging story--I don't want a message repeatedly pounded into my brain. At the same time, I enjoy being challenged and learning about new things.
To me, any elements such as historical context or political agenda should be in service of that story or of the characters in it.
Other Kingsolver Works
The immediate examples that come to mind are Kingsolver's The Bean Trees and Pigs and Heaven. The Bean Trees tells a terrific story that highlights what it means to be an adoptive mother, but Pigs in Heaven reads more like a treatise on the problem of Native American children being adopted away from their culture. The story in that case takes a backseat to the message.
What do you think? Do you prefer messages in your fiction? What tips the balance one way or another?
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Meredith Burke Hammons works mostly behind the scenes at the Central branch, supervising the department that buys and processes library materials to get them out on the shelves. Her reading interests are varied; right now, she's focused on international fiction.
Personal and political
I definitely like fiction when it gets political. Some writers think it should always be so. Besides Kingsolver, some writers that come to mind include Doris Lessing, Jean-Paul Sartre, Albert Camus, Mario Vargas Llosa, and Kurt Vonnegut.
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New Red Dead Redemption Social Club Challenge Unlocked at Fort Mercer - Earn the Dead Eye Level 3 Cheat
Posted on August 19 2010, 5:09pm | Author: R* Z | Filed Under: Social Club, Games
(Taking down a host of gang members out for blood is just the first part of the Fort Mercer Social Club Challenge.)
Head over to Fort Mercer to take our latest Red Dead Redemption Social Club Challenge, just unlocked today (press pause and visit the Social Club tab in the pause menu if you need info about the Challenge).
Breaking into an isolated fortress with armed lookouts is a tall enough order, but add a handful ruthless gang members to the mix and you can see where this is headed. Grab the best shotgun you can find and make sure your aim is steady, you're going to need both to make it back outside the walls of Fort Mercer alive and with the Challenge successfully notched under your belt.
You will need to complete these three objectives to complete the Fort Mercer Challenge:
- Kill 10 enemies with a shotgun
- Hogtie 3 prostitutes
- Disarm 3 enemies
(A gang member loses his gun thanks to some crack shooting.)
(The shotgun is going to be your key ally in Fort Mercer.)
(The ladies are going to be the least of your worries, take out the gang members first.)
Before you can gain access to the Gang Hideout you must have completed the mission "The Assault on Fort Mercer".
Play the Challenge and then visit the Social Club to check out where your time stacks up on our Challenge Leaderboards. All you need to take advantage of any Social Club Challenges is a Social Club account which can be created in-game or on the web by going here and registering.
Play the Challenge and then visit the Social Club to check out where your time stacks up on our Challenge Leaderboards. All you need to take advantage of any Social Club Challenges is a Social Club account which can be created in-game or on the web by going here and registering.
If you earn at least a silver medal in this Challenge, you will unlock the Dead Eye Level 3 Cheat - useful when you would like to change your Dead Eye style on the fly (do note that enabling a cheat will disable the ability to earn Achievements/Trophies). Get your Social Club membership and see if you have what it takes to raid Fort Mercer.
Stay tuned as we continue to unlock more Social Club Challenges in the near future.
New Red Dead Redemption Social Club Challenge Unlocked: "Legendary Marksman" - Earn the Beastmaster Cheat
- on August 24 2012, 11:59amStumbling upon this brought back great memories. I think I'll start a fresh save of RDR and experience it all again. Good times.
- on March 2 2011, 6:57pmhey rockstar what is with the lack of non dlc characters like the lawmen and the cattle rustlers you had such potential to make a vast variety of characters but unfortunately you never put them in especially the characters wearing dusters and when you put new non dlc characters you put some of the worst marshals in the game you also put these amazing npc's in the game and free roam so you could have put them in but you didn't WHY that's my question WHY didn't you put them in it puts variety to the game other than seeing two three or people in one game playing as the same person it is really starting to bug me and in my opinion and many others you need to make these npc's actual characters people will want to play as because you put cool people on the game but you put really crap uncool people no one wants to play as so when people get to a certain level you see them mostly playing as the same person and now you put add-on characters into the game people only play as them i even do it because the standard is so low that they are the only characters people want to play as so it also makes it a bit boring for the simple reason the percentage of cool characters is so low that when you bring out even one cool character that is the only one people play as so in fairness i am having a bit of a rant but to be honest the lack of characters people want to play as is shocking and people always try and so we need new characters but you never listen so i'm telling you now if you want this game to last online take my advise and put some cool characters on the game and put the non playable npc's on the game as well because it draws people to others games when they see that you have such a lack of cool characters and cool ones at that I'm not saying this to force gather a small force of people behind me to be honest I want new characters but if you don't I won't trade the game in but for the game best interest you will need to put them up their eventually or other games will surpass it even if you put them on an add-on for microsoft points or money on the ps3 you need to put them on otherwise this game will be left in the dust(sorry about the lack of full stops and commas i was on a bit of a rant and also i do not hate red dead i love the game i just think the game can be surpassed if another game comes along and puts even a simple bit of character customisation where you can get dusters and poncho's and other cool bits of clothing from the cowboy time period)
- on August 31 2010, 2:33pmJust a few ideas... Tomahawks were nice but where are the bows & arrows? lol More customizable characters in multiplayer would be awesome. It gets old seeing 15 people as the same character in a free for all etc... Mini games in multiplayer would be a nice addition. Not just the poker & blackjack, but give us arm wrestling and horseshoes! No cars in multiplayer! It's annoying enough with the people who shoot at you when you're doing a gang hide out etc. I don't want to start dodging people who think it's fun to run over people. lol & just say no to canoes. (at least until touching water doesn't kill you, lol)
- on August 31 2010, 1:10pmIt's very annoying and really ruins the public roaming in multiplayer when people come up and shoot you for no other reason than to get that big 1xp they get I'm guessing. Anyways it would be kewl to take these idiots and after a certain amount of unprovoked kills throw them in a jail cell for awhile so they can't kill those of us picking flowers. lol On a serious note, races in multiplayer would be kewl. Carts or horses. Thanks for listening to my comments...
- on August 30 2010, 11:08am@Super_Souvlaki Sure.
@wolfzero01 If you'd like, please send an e-mail to firstname.lastname@example.com and we'll help out.
- on August 25 2010, 7:22pmhas anybody had a problem on the Fort Mercer & Twin Rocks challenges not registering that you've Disarmed 3 enemies? I know I've disarmed them but its not showing up, yet when I complete the Nosalida challenge, it shows that I did all three parts.
- on August 24 2010, 10:38am@thejbird Sure - glad to help out.
@Super_Souvlaki We'll have more info on the upcoming DLC soon, stick right here on the Newswire.
@JayG24 Thanks for letting us know.
@ati_kiraly You may have lost your save if you turned off your console while it was saving, or it may also be that you signed in to the wrong profile and your save is still there, we do not have access to restore saved games since save files are stored locally on players consoles.
- on August 24 2010, 6:02am@JeroVG
Agree. I bought the game this time for 360 because my friends have this version. I would like to see it coming to 360.
- on August 24 2010, 5:52amhey R* you should really come out with the Solomon's Folly Gang Hideout for the Xbox 360
- on August 24 2010, 4:18amhey Roc* can u guys please update the game to make it when i throw my GOLD Tomahawks they stay GOLD.
please update this. the tomahawks should stay GOLD after i put one in sumbody's head. let me know if this is possible, that's all i ask for.
- on August 23 2010, 11:34pmi guess you got a point with those canoes. maybe if they were just put into the game so say theres certain spots where you can jsut hop onto a canoe instead of drving them you jsut hop on and go . trains are a definite though. i think it would be cool to have a posse of eight on the train just shooting everythin it goes by. you also need to be able to drive the train. backwards and forwards so there could be sweet train crashes. and also one more idea if its not too late in the game to be making them. i think to be abl eto jump onto the train off your horse while your running. like in that one mission.
- on August 23 2010, 8:39pmi could understand why people would want the train in Multi itw ould be kind of fun for awhile i soppose.
but canoes just seem like a bad idea. the water areas in the game are very limited that canoes would be rarely used, plus when you goin down the rivers the canoe would be in constand movement down the current, and then once your each the end you have to paddle all the way back fighting the current, so with those two factors in there it wouldnt be fun bein on the river, and once the shootin starts, yeah you might get one or two guys, but you have no cover what so ever leaveing you to be a sitting duck so its just a one two goodbye to you deal.
stick with the want for trains, personally i would give up on canoes, as much fun as they would be, it would only anger people in the end. and then make them useless
- on August 23 2010, 6:55pmA new Social Club Challenge (nobody need this), wow we can reward cheats.
Iam so sad that you guys need sooooo long to give us the Marshals free to choose, i can say iam realy sad about this.
And nobody from you say a cleard word when they come, why not now or in what case.
I go another day to bed, with a bad feeling.
- on August 23 2010, 6:09pmi really think that multiplayer needs canoes and trains. trians obviously can be done cuz its in singleplayer. giving the player a canoe would be bad ass. riding down the river and blasting fools. alos i think that the radar should be limited. what i mean by that is that it should show somebody on the radar if they are far away but if they are close they should disappaer unless running or shooting like in the bag games. just an idea. rockstar please answer me to when you are putting out more dlc packs or the "free outfits"
- on August 23 2010, 5:59pm@R*
This is all the dlc you promised (is this all coming?!?!):
New Social Club Challenges Rewards (FREE)
- New single player cheats
- 8 Federal Marshall Characters (multiplayer only)
- etc.
Savvy Merchant and Expert Hunter Outfit (FREE)
- Adds Savvy Merchant Outfit
- Adds Expert Hunter Outfit
- Enables everybody who downloaded this to see "Legends and Killers" mp characters.
Liars and Cheats pack
- Attack and Defend multiplayer competitive mode and challenges
- New multiplayer horse races, with mounted combat
- Play as "the heroes and villains" of Red Dead Redemption, as well as eight new multiplayer characters
- Multiplayer versions of Liar's Dice and Poker from the single-player game
- New weapon, The Explosive Rifle, with corresponding multiplayer and single-player challenges
- New Achievements and Trophies
Free Roam pack
- Additional Free Roam challenges
- New action areas and defensive placements
- Posse scoring and leaderboards
- New anti-griefing measures in Free Roam
Undead ---htmare pack
- New single-player adventure, challenges and quests
- Eight new multiplayer zombie characters
- Additional animals to hunt
- New dynamic events "and more"
...cool :)
- on August 23 2010, 5:34pmhey r* iv been wondering is john marston red harlow cause he has the same scars and face.i think theywoud look almost the same if harlow wernt stylized.i know rdr is only a ''spiritule successer '' but is he .i would allso like a cool looking duster waering charector in mp .maby that cop in armadillo.
- on August 23 2010, 5:29pm@ati_kiraly
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It could have happen in several ways.
- on August 23 2010, 4:43pmR*, My online character just dissappeared! I was on level 26 went for a break and I turned on the game and now it put me back to level 1 with nothing. I've never done anything to the save files and I've never even used any cheats. I really don't want to start from scratch... =(


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I can finally rip vids directly to the nicer computer! I didn't want to bring out the full Hi-8 setup, but I at least pulled some quickies from miniDV to celebrate. I got the DV camera shortly after I moved to Seattle, but by that point I was recording far fewer shows. This is from one of the last, April 16th, 2004 at the Vera Project (when it was on 2nd downtown or wherever that was).
Dude's big head is sort of in the way, but this is my favorite of the songs I had on tape. Like the Bane post below, it's kind of odd to watch sets from bands and not see tracks you've come to think of staples (right after this video, Jim mentions finishing up in the studio for what would be Promises Kept), especially when you'd already been seeing them for years. It's far harder to track down long-past show dates in Seattle without the benefit of The List archive, but luckily I found (and stole) the flyer from Flickr:
Maybe someone with a better memory can remind me – was this the show shortly after Lucas scared us all to death by falling off a cliff when we had the big card to sign in the lobby?
Bonus! Because it's been so long since I've had a new vid – and because it's seems sort of cheap to give it it's own post – here's some Internal Affairs footage from the same show.


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When it comes to collecting terrible-hitting former Angels catchers the Blue Jays just can't help themselves. Toronto has claimed Bobby Wilson off waivers, adding him to a roster that already included Angels castoff Jeff Mathis. Wilson spent this season backing up Chris Iannetta, but was forced into extended duty by Iannetta's broken wrist and ended…
Orioles lose their longest game of 2016 in 13 innings
Orioles lose their longest game of 2016 in 13 innings
Winner: Feliz (2-1)
Loser: Bundy (0-1)
WHAT WENT WRONG: Dylan Bundy allowed a leadoff triple to Tony Kemp in the bottom of the 13th. After two intentional walks were issued to load the bases, Carlos Correa singled to center to win it for Houston.
WHAT WENT RIGHT: Chris Tillman had won five straight, but added to his string of quality starts by allowing just two runs on three hits in seven innings. He's thrown seven consecutive quality starts.
GOING DEEP: The Orioles' two runs were home runs. Pedro Alvarez hit his third in the fifth inning. Manny Machado slammed his 13th in the sixth. Both were hit off Astros starter Doug Fister.
GOING LONG: The Orioles played their longest game of the season. They haven't played past the 13th inning since Sept. 20, 2013 when they lost in 18 at Tampa Bay. It was their first four hour game of 2016.
LOTS OF K'S: The Orioles struck out 19 times in 13 innings.
LEAVING THEM ON: The Orioles twice left the bases loaded. In the second, Ryan Flaherty struck out, and in the ninth, Joey Rickard fanned. They left 11 runners on base.
HOME RUNS AND TILLMAN: Luis Valbuena's two run home run off Tillman was just the third he's allowed in 11 starts, but the second in his last two games.
THERE HE GOES: Matt Wieters stole his first base since May 26, 2013 in the ninth inning. He has seven stolen bases in his career.
YOU'RE OUT: Houston's Colby Rasmus, who visited with manager Buck Showalter in the winter of 2014 about joining the Orioles was ejected by home plate umpire Dana DeMuth for arguing balls and strikes in the sixth inning.
UP NEXT: Tyler Wilson (2-2, 3.68) faces Collin McHugh (4-4, 5.13) on Wednesday night at 8:10 p.m.
Harvey struggling, Murphy thriving as Nats-Mets rivalry heats up
Harvey struggling, Murphy thriving as Nats-Mets rivalry heats up
The NL East division will not be decided in the month of May, but the contrast in fortunes for the Nats and Mets was dramatic on Tuesday night at Nationals Park.
Yes, the Nats only lead the Mets by 1 1/2 games in the division after homering them to death in a 7-4 series-tying victory. But they beat them once again with a huge contribution from ex-Met Daniel Murphy and once again at the expense of beleaguered super hero Matt Harvey.
From the moment Murphy left the Mets to sign a three-year deal with the Nationals, it became part of the fabric of one of baseball's best contemporary rivalries. And the way he's played not just overall this season, but in head-to-head matchups with the Mets, has only stoked that fire.
Murphy went 2-for-4 with his seventh homer of the year on Tuesday night and now has two homers in four at-bats against Harvey. He has two RBI in each of his last three games against his former team and has quickly become a pest for the organization he spent 10 distinguished years with.
Harvey, on the other hand, has allowed 11 earned runs combined in his last two starts, both against the Nationals. He is in the midst of a shocking downfall and the Nats are playing a hands-on role.
Only four times did a Nationals hitter swing and miss at a pitch Harvey threw on Tuesday. That matched a season-low. The three homers he surrendered matched a career-high. This is all just one start after the Nats scored nine runs (6 ER) on Harvey, which set a new career mark.
"His velocity started out good," manager Dusty Baker said. "He was 95, 96 miles per hour, then his velocity dropped to 92, 93. His slider wasn't as sharp as it usually is. You gotta get them when they're down."
Murphy, on the other hand, is carrying over the power surge the Mets themselves witnessed last fall. After hitting seven homers in 14 postseason games, Murphy has seven in 45 outings this season. That puts him on pace for 25 homers, nearly double his career-best of 14 set just last year.
Having spent five years around Harvey in New York, Murphy has a unique perspective of his former teammate now facing him from the other side.
"It's tough to tell," Murphy said. "I have all the confidence in the world that he's gonna throw the ball well... I hope it's not against us, or me personally. But we know how good he is, we saw it all year last year. And again, as a pitcher or a hitter, we're never as far away as we think."
Murphy isn't the only player on the Nats who wishes Harvey well, despite his presence in the NL East.
"I know he's still going to be their go-to guy coming down the stretch and coming down the stretch these guys are going to be right there," center fielder Ben Revere said.
"Fastball seems the same. He's throwing strikes. It's baseball. We've been getting the key knocks. Nothing we can do about it. Just goes to show that every pitcher in the big leagues is going to have some rough stretches."
"His stuff is electric. To me he's still the same pitcher that comes after you," third baseman Anthony Rendon said. "Like anybody else, you go through a rough patch, and I'm pretty sure he'll find his way out like every other good pitcher does."
Murphy's two hits on Tuesday - the second against reliever Antonio Bastardo - gave him his 23rd multi-hit game of the season. That means more than half of his games this year have featured multiple hits. He's now batting an MLB-best .392. Only one batter (Yoenis Cespedes) on the Mets is hitting better than .283 at this point in the season.
"I've seen some pretty good hitters, George Brett, Tony Gwynn, Paul Molitor," Baker said. "[Murphy] hasn't had a down time the entire year. He's concentrating. He's at a very high concentration level. When he's getting his pitch he's not missing many. Murph's been the acquisition of the year in baseball. I'm just glad that we have him."
Harvey's matchups with the Nats over his last two starts have put his career at a momentary crossroads. After his last outing, Tuesday's start was in question. The Mets ultimately decided to keep him in the rotation, but what about his next start? Will he take the mound?
His previous outing was so bad it convinced Mets fans - who booed him at home five days ago - to organize a social media campaign to bus droves of New Yorkers down to D.C. for Tuesday's game. About a hundred of them gathered in right field and were heard loudly before the game and through the first several innings with chants in support of Harvey.
By the fifth inning there were chants of 'Harrrr-veyyy' coming from the crowd, but not from Mets fans. Nationals fans turned the tables and made for yet another embarrassing moment for the Dark Knight of Gotham.
Harvey, for what it's worth, declined to speak to reporters after his latest disaster. Not facing the New York media who are ready to pounce all over you? That may feel good for a night, but it won't go over well in the coming days. Might be wise to avoid the tabloids, Matt.
Strasburg notches another win as Nats rough up Harvey again
Strasburg notches another win as Nats rough up Harvey again
Postgame analysis of the Nationals' 7-4 victory over the Mets on Tuesday night:
How it happened: With both Stephen Strasburg and Matt Harvey looking sharp through the game's first three innings, this looked every bit like the pitchers duel we were expecting to see last week when the two aces faced off in New York.
But like last Thursday's game, the Nats eventually pounced on Harvey and ended his night earlier than he would have liked. Their home run barrage started in the fourth inning, when Ryan Zimmerman and Anthony Rendon delivered back-to-back solo shots to give Washington a 2-1 lead. The next inning, after Bryce Harper hit a sac fly to make it 3-1, Daniel Murphy (who else?) delivered the big blow with a a two-run shot to give the Nats a 5-1 cushion and essentially yank Harvey from the game.
After the Mets gone a run back in the seventh, Ben Revere hit his first home run as a member of the Nats to extend the lead to 6-2. The long ball parade continued in the eighth as Wilson Ramos got into the act with a solo shot.
What it means: The Nats were able to bounce back after Monday night's blowout loss. At 28-18, they're 1 1/2 games up on the Mets for first place in the NL East. While it's clear that these are the two best teams in the division, there's plenty of season left before it can be determined which club is truly superior.
Strasburg extends winning streak: It's pretty simple at this point: if Strasburg takes the mound, the Nats win. That's been the case now for 14 consecutive starts — extending a franchise record. Once again, Strasburg was solid against the Mets, allowing two earned runs on four hits over 6 2/3 innings. His 11 strikeouts on the night marked the fifth time this season that he has registered double digit punch outs in a start. Strasburg is now 8-0 on the year with a 2.79 ERA and 86 strikeouts. Not too shabby.
Nats rough up Harvey again: For the second time in less than a week, Washington's offense put up a few crooked numbers on the scoreboard to chase Harvey early in the game. Including Tuesday's outing, the Mets struggling ace has allowed 14 runs on 16 hits over 7 2/3 innings against the Nats in two starts. Ouch. If Harvey winds up temporarily removed from New York's rotation, Mets fans can thank their division rivals from D.C.
Murphy keeps hurting his old club: With yet another solid performance, the Nats second baseman might be making the Mets wish they would have kept him around a little while longer. In five games against his former team, Murphy is hitting 8-for-21 (.380) with two home runs — both coming off Harvey — and 6 RBI.
Up next: The rubber match in this series will be a matinee tilt on Wednesday at 1:05 p.m. The Nats will send Tanner Roark (3-3, 2.89 ERA) to oppose Mets rookie Steven Matz (6-1, 2.81 ERA).


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Not only is there a four-course meal to enjoy, but you can have your say in the Man of the Match vote, rub shoulders with Jimmy Montgomery and other former SAFC greats and get to see pre and post-match presentations with members of Martin O'Neill's squad.
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If you're looking for something a little more elegant or you're celebrating a special occasion why not book a place in the Riverview Brasserie?
All guests can take a pre-match tour of the stadium, followed by an a'la carte meal with wine, before taking up their padded seat in the Directors Box for one of the best views in the house.
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Pathways of grace
Faith & Inspiration
Our salvation is all of grace, but that doesn't mean loitering till grace comes. God gives us plenty to do, and while these things are not for earning grace they are for accessing it.
God gives us rules to live by and that's a good thing. We can choose to walk in the pathways of grace, and therefore in the way of blessedness:
"Blessed are those whose way is blameless, who walk in the law of the LORD … who also do no wrong but walk in his ways!" (Psalm 119:1-3)
God actually wants us to seek to please Him:
"… try to discern what is pleasing to the Lord" (Ephesians 5:10).
He goes so far as to say that keeping His commandments is what "counts":
"For neither circumcision counts for anything nor uncircumcision, but keeping the commandments of God" (1 Corinthians 7:19).
This is not a contradiction of the doctrine of faith but an elaboration on it: True faith means believing God enough to do things His way.
And so God kindly eliminates the guesswork about how to please Him. He tells us things like: "Give thanks" (Ephesians 5:4), "walk worthy" (Ephesians 4:1), "cleanse ourselves from every defilement" (2 Corinthians 7:1), "imitate" the people who are doing it (1 Corinthians 4:16; 11:1), "entertain strangers" (Hebrews 13:2), "do everything without complaining or arguing" (Philippians 2:14)-and many other directions.
I like to know where I stand. I like to know that although my salvation is the sovereign gift of God, He gives me ways to enjoy it and to be sure that I am experiencing it to the max. Who wants to constantly land in the ditch when you can walk between the guardrails of the pathways of grace?


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To the editor:
Every day you hear about lawsuits in the news because of a violation of freedom of speech or a supposed violation of civil rights. Well, here we go again, but this time I believe the so-called progressives have really out done themselves.
If you have ever watched Duck Dynasty, you have witnessed firsthand how someone can become famous and wealthy without betraying their beliefs, religion and morals and by not saying anything that can�t be proven true according to their religious beliefs and practices. I guess the only ones that the First Amendment protects these days are the ones who have nothing bad to say about abortion or non-traditional marriages; but still those are the people that feel free to condemn the Bible and God or anyone that believes in them.
What has happened to America?
It is a complete outrage that the A&E network would suspend Phil Robertson from his own show because he voiced his beliefs in an interview for GQ magazine. He did not say it on the show or on the A&E network, but they suspended him anyway. A&E has stated the they are supporters of the LGBT (lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, transsexual) community and they cannot support or tolerate that Robertson�s kind of opinion or behavior.
Are you kidding me?
So, let me get this straight (no pun intended): A show that supports and demonstrates family unity, respect of all people, love for humanity, truth, honor and whose main characters are the epitome of humbleness is not an acceptable show? This is insanity!
This show is based on the very lifestyle that this country was founded to support. It is probably the most �American� show on any network. If A&E continues to stand by this decision to fire Phil, then I am done with A&E and will try my best to share that with anyone and everyone that I come in contact with.
If you feel the same way, please go to grassfirehq.com and sign the petition to stand with Phil Robertson against A&E network; and may God bless America.
Mary Beth Bergman
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One of the perks of round-the-world travel is that you have more time to stop, absorb the atmosphere of a place, and even put your efforts towards learning something new. There are many classes available to travelers all over the world on a wide range of subjects from technical to creative. Many of these last only a few hours or a day, catering to those who want to take a basic lesson or just try their hand at a new skill. But on a longer-term trip, you can do more than take an introductory lesson. With a week – or two, or three, or more! – you can challenge your mind, body, or spirit in a way you can't when you're on more limited time.
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Everyone comes back from a trip with great stories and pictures, but how great would it be to have a new talent or expertise as a souvenir from your travels? Long after your tan has faded, your new Thai cooking skills or photography know-how will be enriching your life for years to come.
If you're looking to hone a new skill while on a longer trip, check out some of these comprehensive courses to take around the world.
Kung Fu
Anyone who has ever seen the new Karate Kid (or, like any kung fu movie ever) knows the appeal of learning Chinese martial arts. Kung Fu is about more than just kicking butt though, it's a deeply historical art with deep ties to Chinese philosophy, mythology, and religion. Practitioners learn about chinese culture and meditation alongside basics, stances and weapon training.
The most epic place to learn the art of kung fu is definitely the Wudang Mountains in Central China. Wudang is the birthplace of Daoist martial arts and is considered one of the holiest mountain range in all of China.
Recommended: The Wudang Kung Fu Academy offers month-long courses (starting at about $1100 US including accommodation and two meals per day) and shorter stay lessons in a stone palace built in the 15th century. It doesn't get much more authentic than that.
Most travelers are amateur photographers, but just think of how much your snapshot skills could benefit from a tutorial by experts. There are many things to consider like composition, light balance, and aspect ratio, which take ages of practice to master. With a little instruction, you could vastly improve your shots, making your memories even more vibrant and accessible.
There are many breathtaking areas around the world to hone your photo skills. Some companies run vacations catered specifically to photography, but you can also search for a course wherever you happen to be traveling.
Recommended: Photography School Asia is based in Bangkok and offers travelers a multitude of courses to take, including 1 on 1 intensive courses for those serious about learning, studio courses, and photography tours around the region, including Thailand, Cambodia, and Laos.
>> Get tips for taking better photos
Not just a trendy form of exercise, in many parts of the world yoga is a serious matter. It combines elements of physicality and spirituality to help practitioners reach a state of mental clarity. With practice, yoga can help you achieve greater fitness and flexibility, relieve stress and increased emotional well-being. To really master the skills of yoga though you'll need more than an hour long fitness class or exercise tape.
The type of course you seek out will depend on your skill and intensity level but there are a number of great yoga retreats around the world.
Recommended: What better place to learn though then India, where yoga began? The Ashiyana retreat in Goa, India offers a variety of retreats, courses and more informal yoga holidays. Week-long retreats start at 245 Euros, including room and board; month-long yoga teacher training courses are also available. Heading north of Delhi to Rishikesh will provide ample opportunities to stay at an ashram and take yoga classes.
>> Find some great yoga retreats in Latin America
Let's face it: there isn't much cooler than surfers. With their golden tans, their awesome boards, and their wave-taming abilities they are just the epitome of beach chic. Plus, surfing is a strenuous workout that tones your entire body. It's not an easy skill to master, but there are few things more satisfying than catching a good wave.
The Australians are the worlds surfing champions, so head down under to learn from the experts. There are places up and down both coasts where novice surfers are welcomed and encouraged.
Recommendation: Agnes Water in Northern Queensland is famous for it's surf schools. Try Reef to Beach Surf School, the most popular one in town. Three-hours of group instruction is $17 per day (room and board not available) with private lessons and board rentals also available.
>> Check out other excellent places to learn to surf
Back in the day, young men on the Grand Tour of Europe would study such subjects as architecture, philosophy,- and art. Nowadays you can follow in their footsteps and use your time abroad to study painting. Even if you don't have a natural talent for art, perhaps your beautiful and exotic settings will inspire you. There are many places you could study painting, but Italy may have inspired more painters than any other country in history. There are multiple places around the country where you can get in touch with your inner Renaissance artist.
Recommendation: Through the Accademia Europea di Firenze you can take classes in sketching, watercolors, and oil painting. Beginner, intermediate ,and advance courses include ten lessons and cost 640 Euros. The intensive Italian + Art program combines language and art studies in courses of 2 to 8 weeks, ranging fro 640 to 3650 Euros. Longer courses are also available.
>> Discover the famous paintings every traveler should see
One of the best parts of traveling the world is the endless variety of delicious food. It doesn't have to end there though, by taking a cooking course you can obtain the skills to make you favorite foreign dishes anytime you want.
Popular courses include Thai, Mexican, and Italian cooking. It was hard to pick just one cuisine to recommend, but the most classic idea would be to learn the world-renowned skills of French cooking. After all, it worked for Julia Child.
Recommendation: The International Kitchen offers a variety of classes all over the world, including several week-long courses in Paris, Burgundy, and Bordeaux. A six-day Burgundy cooking classes costs $2845 and includes four classes, all meals and accommodations. If you're not looking to spend a fortune, there are a bounty of cooking schools all over Southeast Asia and Latin America, where you can learn how to cook your favorite cuisine for a fraction of the price.
>> Read more about the benefits of taking a cooking class on your trip
Glass Blowing
Okay, it may not be the most practical skill when you get back home, but glass blowing is a unique practice with beautiful results. Artists use extreme heat to turn sand and colors into beautiful glass bowls and objects.
The Roman Empire pioneered the technique of glassblowing, and even today artisans in Northern Italy are famous for their talents. There are courses available in England as well.
Recommendation: Vetraio Anch'io in the Dolomite Mountains offers courses on several different glassmaking techniques from glassblowing to stained glass creation. Courses range from 3-5 days with 5-6 hours of instruction each day; prices start at 350 Euros for the course only.
Scuba Diving
The well known secret of the ocean is that most of the most interesting and beautiful activity is beneath the surface. Scuba diving gives you a chance to explore these hidden corners of the ocean in a way the swimmers and snorkelers can never hope to reach.
South East Asia and Central America are probably the most well known spots for inexpensive dive lessons and Thailand is one of the most beautiful and cheap places to get your certification. A favorite spot is the island of Ko Tao, which has very clear water and a plethora of marine life.
Recommendation: There are many dive shops on Koh Tao but Scuba Junction has won awards for it's safety and service. A three-day open water certification starts at around $250 US. Advanced divers can take a 4-6 week Dive Control Specialist course or Divemaster certification course that includes unlimited diving for around $800 US. Accommodation at the onsite resort is extra, but starts at under $5 US on course nights.
>> Read Dive Your Way Around the World
Vipassana Meditation
Have you heard of Vipassana? It's an ancient course of serious meditation and austere living, meant to lead to self-observation via intense introspection. A course will usually consist of 10 days of complete silence, vegetarian diet and meditation. It's not for the faint of heart, but people who complete the course report a greater feeling of peace and well-being.
There are Vipassana courses offered many places around Asia as well as in the United States. India is one of the leaders in Buddhist spirituality which makes it a perfect place to attend a Vipassana retreat.
Recommendation: The Vipassana International Academy in Igatpuri, India offers 10 day courses for men and women (separately, of course). The courses are free and run by volunteers, but students must complete an application for acceptance.
Tango is a dance that is so historically and culturally engrained in Argentine and Uruguayan culture that it has been recognized by UNESCO. Tango takes its influences from European and Latin cultures, with complex footwork and an intimate embrace. It's elegant and sensual and a great workout.
Recommendation: The DNI Tango School in Buenos Aires offers daily tango lessons as well as yoga and other dances. They are divided into beginner, intermediate, and advanced. Private and group lessons are available, priced per class at $25AR (about $5 US) with discounts for every ten classes.
>> Read about more famous dances around the world
Have you ever dreamed of being Indiana Jones, or maybe just Howard Carter? It takes many years of school to become an actual archaeologist, but if you find the right program, you can pretend for a couple of weeks. There are several different digs all around the world that offer programs for amateurs scholars to assist on a dig and maybe even uncover an artifact or two.
Recommendation: Everyone is curious about learning more of the mysterious Mayan civilization, and you can help at this dig site in Belize via the Archaeological Institute of America. Two week classes start at $1750 (including room, board and transport). College students pay $1500 for two weeks and may receive academic credit.
>> Explore Roman ruins outside of Italy
Learning around the world trip
Check out this trip on Indie, BootsnAll's multi-stop flight booking engine, that follows these courses around the world. Remember that you can customize this trip to make it your own by registering for a free account on Indie.
Read more about learning while you travel:
- Budget Language Study- 5 Alternative Locations
- How to Take Your Yoga Practice on Your Travels
- Guide to Taking Classes on Your RTW Trip
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Eco-my-flat is a four-week competition and workshop programme aimed at helping university students save money and become more eco-friendly. The competition aims to promote sustainable student lifestyles, with a workshop each week covering the themes of energy, waste, transport and consumption. The workshops, run by a professional facilitator, addressed specific barriers to behaviour change and gave participants and a chance to learn from discussion with their peers at the workshops, as well as incentives in the form of prizes. In addition, flats are 'audited' by eco-inspectors at the beginning and end of the competition in order to gauge how much improvement they have made.
The first eco-my-flat competition was held at the University of Canterbury, New Zealand, in March 2008. In all, 34 flats took part, which ranged from those who were already eco-conscious to others who had no idea of their environmental impact. Competitors keenly embraced a more eco-friendly lifestyle, through driving less, reducing their power consumption, growing vegetables and - in the case of one group of industrious engineering students - building their own wind turbine (out of recycled materials, naturally).
Find out more about the competition at the Eco-My-Flat website: http://www.sustain.canterbury.ac.nz/ecomyflat/ or read competitors' blog entries: http://carboncreditcollector.wordpress.com/category/eco-my-flat


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Arts & Entertainment
Must-See Arts & Culture
by Alyssa Grossman, 09/12/2012
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Carnegie Hall
October marks a fresh season of performances at Carnegie Hall, bringing jazz, folk, world and popular music to NYC. Since its first performance in 1891, the Midtown venue's stunning design and unique sound have made it a timeless space for some of the world's most renowned acts. This year's highlights include special concerts in conjunction with Voices from Latin America, a citywide cultural festival that honors the region's rich heritage. Between November 8 and December 11, see Brazilian singer-songwriter Gilberto Gil, Cuban pianist and composer Chucho Valdés and Venezuelan conductor Gustavo Dudamel. On October 12, The New York Pops kicks off an exciting 2012–2013 season with Some Enchanted Evening: The Music of Rodgers and Hammerstein, a power-packed salute to the Broadway legends. For the younger set, Carnegie Hall's family concerts pair live performances with pre-concert activities to give budding music aficionados a taste of the art form. For more events this season, visit carnegiehall.org.


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Welcome to Saskatoon - the City of Bridges! Located on the scenic banks of the South Saskatchewan River in the heart of the Canadian Prairies, Saskatoon is Saskatchewan's largest and most vibrant city. With a population of 248,700 and growing, Saskatoon is a great multicultural city in which to live, work, study and play.
The city offers excellent employment and entrepreneurship opportunities in mining and energy, biotechnology and life sciences, manufacturing and transportation. Educational opportunities are plentiful, with easy access to many elementary and high schools, technical colleges and the University of Saskatchewan. Saskatoon has three major hospitals including a teaching hospital.
Quality of life is valued in Saskatoon. Residents are active throughout the year and enjoy all four seasons with festivals, special events and a rich offering of the arts, culture, sports and recreation. It is easy to get where you're going in Saskatoon - a short commute by car or the transit system. We welcome you to proudly call Saskatoon home.
For information on the many services and opportunities the city has to offer, visit the Immigration page of the City of Saskatoon website.
The Newcomer Information Centre provides information and referrals to programs and services for new immigrants and refugees arriving in Saskatoon.
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Decreased urination is often caused by dehydration. But sometimes it may indicate a more serious disease.
The kidneys produce urine by filtering the blood. Decreased urination is usually related to one of three problems: · blockage in the tubes that carry urine from the kidneys to the outside of the body · insufficient blood reaching the kidneys, so they cannot make urine · kidney damage, which makes the kidney unable to filter
To determine the cause of the decreased urination, a healthcare provider may ask questions such as: · when the condition started · whether it started suddenly or gradually · what the urine looks like, such as a darker color than usual · whether there is any family history of decreased urination · how much urine the person thinks he or she is producing each day · how often the person has the urge to urinate · what other medical conditions the person has · what medicines or drugs the person takes · what other symptoms the person has
Other types of questions may also be asked.
Causes of decreased urination can be divided into three categories:
Insufficient amounts of blood reaching the kidneys. This may be due to: · blood loss · dehydration from vomiting, diarrhea, excessive sweating, or inability to take in fluids. Medicines, such as a diuretic, or water pill, can also cause dehydration. · a heart that cannot pump enough blood to the kidneys, which can occur in congestive heart failure · low blood pressure from shock or a serious infection. Medicines, such as those used to treat high blood pressure, can also cause low blood pressure.
Kidney damage. This may be due to: · acute tubular necrosis, a type of kidney injury caused by low blood pressure. Another common cause is a substance that is toxic to the kidney. Examples are the antibiotic gentamicin, the metal mercury, or iodine, which is commonly used in certain X-ray tests. · autoimmune disorders, which means that a person's immune system attacks his or her own body. An example is systemic lupus erythematosus, or lupus, a condition that can affect many areas of the body. · cancer or tumors involving the kidneys · chronic renal failure, which is usually a complication of long-standing diabetes or high blood pressure. An inherited condition called polycystic kidney disease is another cause of kidney failure. · glomerulonephritis, another type of kidney damage that may occur after an infection
Blockage in the tubes that carry urine from the kidney. This may be due to: · cancer or a tumor in the bladder or prostate · kidney stones that affect both kidneys, which is rare · prostate enlargement, also called benign prostatic hyperplasia, a common condition in men older than 40
Other causes are also possible. Sometimes, the cause cannot be found.
Prevention depends on the cause. Avoiding certain medicines can prevent some cases. Drinking enough fluids can prevent cases due to dehydration. Effective treatment of diabetes and hypertension can prevent some cases due to kidney failure. Many cases cannot be prevented.
Diagnosis begins with a medical history and physical exam. This may be all that is needed to figure out the cause. In other cases, further testing is needed. Different tests may be ordered, depending on the suspected cause.
Blood and urine tests are commonly ordered. Sometimes, the urine is collected over a 24-hour period to get an exact measurement of the amount of urine being made. Special X-ray tests of the kidneys and bladder may also be done. In some cases, a procedure called a kidney biopsy is needed. A special needle is inserted through the skin and into one of the kidneys. A small piece of the kidney is then removed with the needle. The piece is sent to the lab for examination to help figure out the problem.
Long-term effects are related to the cause. Most cases of dehydration can be treated, and the amount of urine returns to normal. In these cases, there usually are no long-term effects.
A person who has kidney failure may need a kidney transplant or dialysis. Dialysis is a procedure to filter the blood. The person usually has surgery first and is then hooked up to a blood-filtering machine three times a week. In these cases, the decreased urination is usually permanent.
If the cause is a serious infection or cancer, death may result.
Decreased urination is not catching, so there are no risks to others.
Treatment is directed at the cause. A person who is dehydrated is given fluids. Fluids can be given through an intravenous line if the person is unable to drink. An intravenous line is a thin tube that is inserted through a person's skin and into a vein, usually in the hand or forearm.
Someone with an infection may be given antibiotics.
A person with a tumor or prostate enlargement may need surgery.
A person with kidney failure usually needs a kidney transplant or dialysis.
Side effects depend on the treatments used. Antibiotics may cause an allergic reaction or stomach upset. Any surgery carries a risk of bleeding or infection. Dialysis has many risks, including salt imbalances, infection, and death.
Treatment usually cures a person with dehydration. An individual with kidney failure often needs lifelong dialysis.
The amount of urine output can be monitored closely if needed. Other monitoring is related to the cause. For example, a person with diabetes needs frequent blood tests to monitor blood sugar levels.