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Obamacare website: Complaints pour inBy KATHRYN MARCHOCKI
New Hampshire Union Leader
October 07. 2013 9:02PM
Computer glitches barred many New Hampshire consumers from signing up for health coverage under the federally run health care insurance exchange launched Oct. 1, the first day Americans were allowed to enroll in new health plans under the Affordable Care Act, commonly known as Obamacare.
The Obama administration said Monday it is fixing software and capacity problems at the main website designed to enroll millions of Americans in new health plans, Reuters reported.
"Nobody can get in there," said Richard Allen, a licensed insurance broker with Allen and Associates of Manchester.
"I've been trying to get on it since the minute it came out. I tried at 6 in the morning. I've tried at midnight ... I don't know anybody who is not experiencing this problem," Allen said. He said he received confirmation he was registered after trying for seven days.
"They've (federal government) only had three years to get it running. Why don't they give Google ... or Amazon a call. All these companies who deal with millions of people a day, they could have given them a few clues," Allen added.
New Hampshire citizens not covered by Medicare, Medicaid or most job-based health plans will be required to have health insurance coverage as of Jan. 1.
Residents buy coverage through the New Hampshire Health Insurance Marketplace, which is operated by the federal government. Citizens can review and enroll in plans online at www.healthcare.gov or by calling 1-800-318-2596.
But computer glitches barred many from accessing the network since it launched, state insurance officials confirmed.
Keith Nyhan, director of consumer services at the state Department of Insurance, said his office has received numerous complaints from people "having a very difficult time accessing the exchange" since Oct. 1.
"It's been grievance and frustration that they have been unable to log on to the exchange," Nyhan said.
Jennifer Patterson, legal counsel for the state insurance department, confirmed the office received many complaints, but said she also heard accounts of people who were able to register.
Patterson said the state has neither control nor knowledge of the problems, since the federal government is charged with building and operating the exchange for New Hampshire.
"We have no control over what's happening," Patterson said, noting the state Legislature last year passed a law barring the state from building and operating its own exchange.
She urged New Hampshire residents to be patient, noting the deadline to sign up for health insurance is Dec. 15.
"Our biggest message for them is they have plenty of time. They don't need to enroll right now. If they enroll in coverage by Dec. 15, they will be covered by Jan. 1," Patterson said.
The healthcare.gov website serves insurance exchanges in 36 states and received 8.6 million unique visitors last week, according to the federal government.
"Our top issue when it comes to the glitches has been the extraordinary number of people coming to check out plans and find out more about Obamacare. The number has obviously exceeded expectations," White House spokesman Jay Carney said at a news briefing Monday.
"To make further improvements, we are doing several things at once, including adding server capacity and making software changes to make the system more efficient to handle higher volume," he said.
IT experts told Reuters last week they believed flaws in the system's architecture, not traffic alone, contributed to the problems of the first week.
One expert told Reuters the site's design triggered too many requests to the server simultaneously, which created a situation similar to when hackers attack a site.
Carney said a particular component of the system within the account registration function was not able to handle the high volume, causing problems for consumers at the registration process.


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VENICE, Italy (AP) — The Venice Film Festival is bringing 11 days of red carpet premieres, innovative movies and Hollywood glamour to the Italian city. Here's what has been catching the eye of The Associated Press.
The Venice Film Festival celebrated what has been called the "hidden art" of film editing on Tuesday, bestowing a Golden Lion for career achievement on Martin Scorsese's longtime collaborator Thelma Schoonmaker.
Schoonmaker, who has edited all Scorsese's films since "Raging Bull" in 1980, credited the director for her success — "He taught me everything I know."
She said it was "the most amazing luck" that she'd meet Scorsese at New York University after being thwarted in her original aim of becoming a U.S. diplomat.
"They said I was way too liberal and would be very unhappy in the foreign service," Schoonmaker said.
She said her early work on documentaries — including Scorsese's "Woodstock" — gave her the skills to edit the improvisations Scorsese draws from his actors, most recently in "The Wolf of Wall Street."
"It was wonderful when Marty realized that Matthew McConaughey and Jonah Hill and Leo (DiCaprio) could improvise," she said. "He just let them fly. And so I had tons of wonderful improvisation I had to shape."
She and Scorsese remain one of the most productive partnerships in the movies. Schoonmaker said their next project will be "so different from 'Wolf of Wall Street' you can't imagine."
—By Jill Lawless, http://Twitter.com/JillLawless
The title was enough to get people talking, and "A Pigeon Sat on a Branch Reflecting on Existence" has become one of the hits of the Venice Film Festival.
Swedish director Roy Andersson's film is a series of surreal, bleakly comic vignettes that mix the mundane with deadpan humor and unthinking cruelty. Wandering through the film are two sad-sacks who sell vampire teeth and other jokey novelties. They're the least jolly salesmen imaginable, and no one is buying.
The movie had audience members laughing and scratching their heads in equal measure Tuesday. The Guardian newspaper called it "a glorious metaphysical burlesque," while the Daily Telegraph called Andersson's work "sublime, ridiculous" and untranslatable.
Andersson said he wanted to explore the cruelty humans are able to inflict on one another, and how it persists down the ages. The movie is set in a drab corner of modern Sweden, but the country's 18th-century King Charles XII and his army burst into proceedings.
"I hope that people can see that daily life can also be poetic even when it's banal," Andersson said. "That's my ambition — that banal life can also be poetic."
The film, which took four years to make, is shot with a static camera in a series of deep-focus tableaux.
Andersson, 71, said he was inspired by the social vision of painters including Peter Brueghel and Otto Dix to abandon the traditional narratives of his early films for the fragmented vignettes of this film and its predecessors "You, the Living" and "Songs From the Second Floor."
"I don't tell stories. I want to make pictures," he said. "It's boring for me to look at cinema with stories."
Some have compared Andersson to the great Swedish filmmaker Ingmar Bergman. But he sees one essential difference.
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by Emily Orthwein
Big 12 Campus Correspondent
Senior forward Adrick McKinney has shown tremendous strides on the court for the TCU men's basketball team this season. His gains have caught the attention of coaches and spectators alike as the Horned Frogs play in their inaugural season as members of the Big 12 Conference.
TCU head coach Trent Johnson has singled out McKinney more than any other Frog this season for his consistency and the gains he has made on the court. So, what exactly has McKinney done differently this year than in previous years?
"I just tuned in and listened," McKinney said. "Coach Johnson and Coach [Brent] Scott have taught me a lot of things I didn't know. They have been coaching this game for a long time and have even taught NBA players. I have learned this season that if you just listen and work hard, things can go your way."
McKinney appeared in 32 games last season in his first season on campus after joining the squad from Angelina College, a junior college in East Texas. He earned starts in each of TCU's first 11 games, but, despite finishing the campaign ranking second on the team in rebounding, fifth in steals and seventh in scoring, he eventually lost his starting spot midway through the season. Adjusting to Division I basketball proved to be difficult.
Things have changed this season for McKinney through the help of hard work, dedication and the extra push from a new coaching staff. In 23 games, including 14 starts, he has averaged a team-best 6.6 rebounds per game and is third among Frogs in scoring with an 8.1-point average. He has two double-doubles, including a breakout 10-point, 20-rebound performance Dec. 4 against Houston. The 20 boards are tied for most by a Big 12 player this season.
McKinney places much of the credit for his improvement on the shoulders of Johnson, who was named TCU's new head coach in April. Johnson trains his team in a way that pushes players out of their comfort zones, according to McKinney, who believes he always wants his players to strive for their maximum effort. The best way they can do that is to never become complacent.
"Coach Johnson makes us push ourselves harder than we think we can go," McKinney said. "Some people can't take it, but I prefer that style of coaching. I try to learn something each day so I can push myself to be the best player I can be."
With it being his senior year, McKinney has overcome distractions to which many student-athletes his age would have succumbed. He has focused his extra energy towards basketball to great results. He also has taken on a leadership role for the younger players on TCU's roster.
"I just try to tell (the younger players) how serious they need to take the game," McKinney said. "When I was younger, I didn't always have that approach. The more you mature and the more years you put in, you learn to handle yourself the right way in order to become a better player."
McKinney passes along to his teammates the advice that he was given as a young player by his coaches at Angelina, the same advice reinforced by his current coaches at TCU.
"They wouldn't let me slack," McKinney said. "Every time I thought I was doing something well, they told me to always strive for better. There is always something to improve on for both yourself and the team."
Though he is a native of Fort Worth, the thought of playing for TCU never crossed his mind when he was looking to take his game to the college level.
"I had some Division I looks out of high school, but the coach at Angelina, Todd Neighbors, was very persistent in me playing for him," McKinney said. "He thought it would be the best route for me where I could develop my game and land at a big school. I took my visit to Angelina and fell in love with it. It helped make me the player and person I am today."
Now that he is playing closer to home, McKinney has a cheering section of at least 10 family members at every home game, including his son, Adrick Jr.
"It feels wonderful to play right here in my hometown," McKinney said. "That was one of the major factors in me choosing TCU. My family wanted me to come back home, and I wanted to be here. It's great that my son is able to watch me play."
So what is up next for McKinney following his senior season with the Frogs? Graduating with a degree in communications is first up this summer. If things go right from there, maybe he will find himself with a roster spot in a professional league.
"Hopefully, I will have the chance to take my game to a new level and play professionally," McKinney said. "If that doesn't work out, then I want to use my degree in the sports industry. Sports has always been my passion."
Whether on the court or in the working world, McKinney will always know that he graduated from TCU leaving his hardworking attitude and dedication behind as an example for younger Horned Frogs for years to come.


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Osteoporosis is a disease marked by decreasing bone mass, density, and quality, making bones weak and brittle. If left unchecked, it can lead to fractures. Any bone can be affected. Fractures of special concern are of the hip, spine, and wrist.
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Risk Factors
Osteoporosis is more common in older adults. It is more common in women than in men. People of Caucasian, Asian, or Hispanic ethnicity are more likely to get osteoporosis.
Osteoporosis is more likely to occur if full bone mass was not achieved during your bone-building years. Other factors that may increase your chance of osteoporosis include:
- Low weight
- Smoking
- Alcohol abuse
- History of falls
- Family history of osteoporosis
- Postmenopausal status
Certain health conditions, such as:
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- No menstrual periods— amenorrhea
- Hyperthyroidism
- Type 2 diabetes
- Asthma
- Liver disease
- Eating disorder
- Depression
- Crohn's disease
- Celiac disease
- Female athlete triad
- Certain medications, such as antidepressants, corticosteroids, anticonvulsants, or long-term use of heparin or proton-pump inhibitors
- Low hormone levels (low estrogen levels in women, low testosterone levels in men)
- Inactive lifestyle
- Certain restrictive diets that may result in a deficit of calcium or vitamin D
- Too little sunlight—the effect of sun on the skin is a primary source of vitamin D
- Certain cancers, including lymphoma and multiple myeloma
You will be asked about your symptoms and medical history. A physical exam will be done. Tests may include:
- Blood tests
- Urine tests
The density level of your bones may be tested. This can be done with:
- Dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA)
- Quantitative ultrasound (QUS)
- Quantitative CT scan (QCT)
The treatment and management of osteoporosis involves lifestyle changes and medications. Although osteoporosis is highly preventable, it cannot be cured. Treatment focuses on reducing the incidence of fractures and slowing bone loss.
Lifestyle Changes
Decrease your intake of alcohol. Eat a balanced diet rich in calcium and vitamin D. Calcium is in:
- Dairy products
- Green leafy vegetables
- Canned fish with bones
- Calcium-fortified products
Do not smoke. If you smoke, talk with your doctor about ways you can successfully quit .
Exercise improves bone health. It also increases muscle strength, coordination, and balance. Do weight-bearing and strength-training exercises for maximum benefit. Balance training may help prevent falls and fractures.
Dietary Supplements
People who do not eat enough calcium from food might want to take calcium supplements. Vitamin D and other supplements may also be advised. Talk with your doctor before taking herbs or supplements.
Safety Measures
Falls can increase the chance of fracture in someone with osteoporosis. Here are ways to prevent falls:
- Floors—Remove all loose wires, cords, and throw rugs. Minimize clutter. Make sure rugs are anchored and smooth. Keep furniture in its usual place.
- Bathrooms—Install grab bars and non-skid tape in the tub or shower.
- Lighting—Make sure halls, stairways, and entrances are well lit. Install a night light in your bathroom. Turn lights on if you get up in the middle of the night.
- Kitchen—Install non-skid rubber mats near sink and stove. Clean spills right away.
- Stairs—Make sure treads, rails, and rugs are secure.
- Other precautions—Wear sturdy, rubber-soled shoes. Keep your intake of alcoholic beverages to a minimum. Ask your doctor whether any of your medications might cause you to fall.
Certain medications can help prevent bone loss, increase bone density, and reduce your risk of fractures. These may include:
- Bisphosphonates to prevent the loss of bone
- Parathyroid hormone therapy to stimulate bone growth
- Selective estrogen receptor modulators to prevent bone loss, improve density, and decrease fractures
Building strong bones throughout your early years is the best defense against osteoporosis. Getting enough calcium, vitamin D, and regular exercise can keep bones strong throughout life.
To help reduce your chance of osteoporosis:
- Eat a balanced diet rich in calcium and vitamin D.
- Perform weight-bearing exercises.
- Live a healthy lifestyle—avoid smoking and drink alcohol only in moderation (2 drinks per day for men, 1 drink per day for women).
- If you are a postmenopausal woman at high risk for bone fractures, medications may be appropriate to prevent osteoporosis.
This content is reviewed regularly and is updated when new and relevant evidence is made available. This information is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with questions regarding a medical condition.
Edits to original content made by Denver Health.
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Put Dover in the rear view mirror this weekend and check out a couple of destinations that are worth the trip.
Swimmers storm Rehoboth Beach
WHAT Lewes Polar Bear Plunge
WHERE Rehoboth Beach
WHEN 1 p.m., Sunday
INFO www.plungede.org
Several thousand people will show up at Rehoboth Beach Sunday unseasonably clad and ready to rush into the icy waters of the Atlantic Ocean for the 21st Annual Lewes Polar Bear Plunge. The event is one of Delaware's most popular fundraisers, which raises money for Special Olympics Delaware's year-round programs.
The Plunge began in 1992 with just 78 "polar bears" daring to dip into the frigid ocean waters and raising $7,000 in the process. Last year, more than 3,500 people participated, helping to raise more than $650,000.
People don't start dipping their toes into the water until Sunday afternoon but the festivities will actually begin Friday with the weekend-long Plunge Festival that includes several Saturday activities: The Pooch Plunge (11 a.m. to noon); The Ice Cream Throwdown (noon to 5 p.m.); The Run to the Plunge 5K (1 p.m.); Restaurant Chili Contest (3 to 6 p.m.); And, an ice sculpting contest (judging takes place at 1:30 p.m.).
Pre-registration has closed but last-minute registration will be open at 10 a.m. at the Rehoboth Beach boardwalk. Just look for the special line for "day-of bears" at the registration tent.
Weather reports predict that temperatures will be in the mid-40s and that clouds should give way to the sun's warming rays but first-time plungers should be prepared for an undeniable level of cold.
DOs AND DON'TS Pack a robe. It will keep you warm as you wait and can be easily slipped back on when you get out of the water. Keep your feet covered until the last possible minute and consider wearing water shoes.
DON'T dive into the water or try to plunge headfirst. Bring extra towels and blankets. Wear layers of loose fitting clothes. Do not bring tents; They are not allowed on the beach. Leave your pet at home. Animals are strongly discouraged during the plunge.
Philly murals trace black history
WHAT Trolley Tour of the Albert M. Greenfield African American Iconic Images Collection
WHERE Philadelphia
WHEN 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday
COST $25 to $30
INFO iconic.muralarts.org
This month, the Mural Arts Program in Philadelphia, a component of the Philadelphia Anti-Graffiti Network, will once again host tours of the Albert M. Greenfield African American Iconic Images Collection.
The guided tour consists of 47 murals throughout the city that uniquely capture the rich African American experience in Philadelphia. For Saturday's tour, participants will ride along with special guest guide Ernel Martinez, a Mural Arts Program muralist. Martinez helps visitors with the behind-the-scenes stories that each mural possesses. He also provides fundamental information about each mural subject.
"The murals in the Albert M. Greenfield African American Iconic Images Collection truly represent the voices of the communities who created them and who have stewarded them over the years," said Philadelphia Mural Arts Program Director Jane Golden.
The collection also features free online and smartphone components that allow people to explore 21 of the mural images with the help of musician and producer Ahmir "?uestlove" Thompson, who narrates a self-guided tour that takes place along a trolley route in Philadelphia. iPhone users can also enjoy the tour from the comfort of their couch with the free Albert M. Greenfield African American Iconic Images App. The app also features ?uestlove narration and music by The Roots and hi-res images of the murals. For more information about the online and smartphone elements, visit iconic.muralarts.org/tour.
However, the trolley tour included the added bonus of same-day admission to the African American Museum in Philadelphia at 7th and Arch Streets. Tours depart and return from the Mural Arts at the Gallery, located at 9th and Market Streets. For more information, visit iconic.muralarts.org.


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Boston is at its most beautiful in the fall. As the leaves turn, Boston's parks put on an unforgettable show, complementing the historic architecture.
A walk along the city's Freedom Trail now doubles as a foliage tour. It's a great time to visit Boston's Faneuil Hall Marketplace, as the crowds thin out, but the weather is still pleasant. On a cooler day, take a stroll through the gorgeous indoor courtyard of the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum.
For sports fans, the New England Patriots kick off the football season at Gillette Stadium and the Red Sox put their bats away til next April and their return to Fenway.
No other region of the country displays fall's colors like New England. A trip north of Boston to Kittery, Maine, will make for a dazzling show-and provide plenty of great shopping opportunities at the Kittery Outlets. The Cape in the fall is made for romantics.
That's fall in Boston. Come see the season in all its glory.
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Day: If you're touring, wear comfy sneakers or sandals for walking. A light to heavy jacket is a good idea later in the season. Most tourist venues don't have dress codes, but check to be sure.
Evening: Consider your agenda; the theater tends to be dressier and some upscale restaurants require jackets. Nights are generally cool to cold.


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LONDON (AP) — A conference focusing on rape in conflict zones ended on an upbeat note Friday, with hundreds of participants from Somalia to Kosovo encouraged by an outpouring of international support.
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry told participants it was time to "banish sexual violence to the dark ages and the history books."
"We will not tolerate rape as a tactic of war and intimidation," he said.
Activists, diplomats and rape survivors left the four-day London summit, co-hosted by actress Angelina Jolie and British Foreign Secretary William Hague, believing they had made progress in better prosecuting offenders and protecting victims — especially those in developing countries and conflict regions.
Organizers said 155 countries signed a declaration of commitment to end sexual violence in conflict and many, including the U.S. and Britain, pledged funds to support the cause.
Deeq Mohamed, a Somali delegate, said he came away encouraged by the global support, although he knew there was no easy answer to the scourge of sex crimes in war zones.
"You see all the people around the world here and you realize you're not alone anymore," he said. "Everybody is making their little difference, and that can make a big change."
Jolie, a U.N. special envoy, arrived Friday with partner Brad Pitt.
"I believe that one of the outcomes of this summit is that this subject is now firmly on the top table of international diplomacy," the actress said. "And we will work to ensure that it stays there."
Kerry's keynote speech Friday ended with a rousing recital of Maya Angelou's poem "Still I Rise." He said Angelou, who recently died, was a rape victim herself who chose to speak out and inspire others.
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STOCKTON - Local law enforcement agencies are offering tips to help holiday revelers ring in the new year safely while warning that failure to do so could result in heavy fines and jail time.
STOCKTON - Local law enforcement agencies are offering tips to help holiday revelers ring in the new year safely while warning that failure to do so could result in heavy fines and jail time.
Officer Joe Silva, a spokesman for the Stockton Police Department, said drunken drivers and celebratory gunfire represent two of the biggest threats to people's personal safety.
"As the New Year's festivities approach, the police department wants everyone to have a safe and happy new year," Silva said. "We want everyone to have a good time with family and friends, and to ensure this, we are asking people to designate a driver and not drink and drive. The Police Department is also directing people not to fire any weapons, because celebratory gunfire is illegal and dangerous."
Authorities said collisions involving drunken drivers have claimed 27 lives and resulted in 292 injury crashes hurting 410 people on area roadways over the past three years. A multiagency DUI task force stopped 70 vehicles, arrested six people on suspicion of driving under the influence, issued 16 citations and impounded eight vehicles in Lodi on Friday.
There are other DUI checkpoints and saturation patrols scheduled in Lodi, Manteca, Stockton and Tracy in the coming days. Additionally, the California Highway Patrol is observing a maximum enforcement period that started at 6 p.m. Friday and ends at 11:59 p.m. Tuesday.
The CHP recommends designating a driver before drinking. Those who don't have a designated driver can call a taxi, use public transportation or call a friend or relative. The CHP also urges motorists to call 911 to report suspected drunken drivers.
"Now is the time of year when celebrations increase as well as the chance of encountering an impaired driver," CHP Commissioner Joe Farrow said. "One way to keep everyone safe and reduce the odds of spending the holidays in jail is to designate a nondrinking driver in advance. Your life may depend on it."
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Narcolepsy is a sleep disorder. If you have narcolepsy, you may suddenly, uncontrollably fall asleep at any point during the day. Typically, these sleep attacks last between 3-30 minutes. While these episodes of sleep may be brief, they can be dangerous. For example, if you are driving or doing other potentially risky activities, narcolepsy can be quite dangerous. Narcolepsy can also be hard on your social life and can interfere with your job.
No one knows exactly what causes some people to have narcolepsy. Research focuses on some genetic markers that many people with narcolepsy share. It appears that there are also some unidentified environmental factors that are involved. Other research is examining whether narcolepsy might be an autoimmune disorder. The immune system may attack a specific area in the brain. This area may play an important role in controlling sleep and wakefulness. However, there could be other factors, beyond an autoimmune disorder, that trigger the brain's sleep control center to break down.
According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, narcolepsy occurs in about 1 in 3,000 Americans. The actual number of people affected may be higher than this, though. Narcolepsy is often ignored or mistaken for other disorders, such as depression, epilepsy, or side effects of medication.What are the risk factors for narcolepsy?What are the symptoms of narcolepsy?How is narcolepsy diagnosed?What are the treatments for narcolepsy?Are there screening tests for narcolepsy?How can I reduce my risk of narcolepsy?What questions should I ask my doctor?What is it like to live with narcolepsy?Where can I get more information about narcolepsy?
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Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) sends an electronic current through the brain. This current causes brief seizure activity. This causes changes in brain chemistry. ECT can reduce symptoms associated several mental health conditions.
Reasons for Procedure
ECT is commonly used to treat:
- Severe depression that does not respond to medication or that causes serious symptoms, like psychosis and suicidal thoughts
- Schizophrenia
- Severe mania that does not respond to medication
In some cases, ECT may also be used for other mental or neurological conditions.
Possible Complications
Your doctor will review potential problems like:
- Cognitive impairment, such as problems with thinking and memory:
- They usually go away after a couple of weeks
- In some cases memory problems may last for several months
- Occasionally thinking and memory problems will persist
- Short-term changes in blood pressure and heart rate
- Short-term abnormal heart rate
- Headache
- Nausea
- Muscle aches or soreness
Rare complications include:
- Heart attack or stopping the heart
- Long-lasting seizure
- Death
Factors that may increase the risk of complications include:
- Having a history of heart problems, stroke, or high blood pressure
- Pregnancy—this form of therapy may increase the risk of complications in the fetus
- Not responding well to medication
- Increased age
What to Expect
Prior to Procedure
Prior to the procedure, your doctor will:
- Do a physical exam
- Do a complete medical and psychological history
- Ask you about any medications you are taking, including prescription and over-the-counter medications
- Have tests done, which may include blood tests, an electrocardiogram (EKG) , and imaging of the brain
- Have you meet with an anesthesiologist
- Give you instructions about not eating or drinking before the procedure
You may feel confused after ECT. Arrange for someone to drive you home from the hospital. Also, arrange for someone to help you at home.
General anesthesia will be used. You will be asleep during the treatment and will not feel any pain.
Description of Procedure
You will be connected to a machine that will monitor your vital signs and brain activity. Next, you will receive general anesthesia and a medication to keep your muscles relaxed during the procedure.
After you are asleep, you will receive oxygen through a mask on your face. A mouth guard may also be placed to protect your tongue and teeth from injury. Next, electrodes will be positioned on your head. These electrodes will be connected to a machine that will deliver an electric current to your brain. This will cause seizure activity. After the shock is given, the muscles that have not been affected by the medication will contract for a few seconds. Next, your body will twitch, which can last up to a minute.
Immediately After Procedure
You will be taken to a recovery room where your vital signs will be monitored. You will wake up in 10-15 minutes. You may feel confused. This confusion can last minutes, hours, or sometimes longer.
How Long Will It Take?
About 30 minutes, including time to recover after the procedure
How Much Will It Hurt?
You will not feel any pain during the procedure. After ECT, you may have a headache and muscle aches or soreness.
Post-procedure Care
When you are fully awake, you will be given something to eat and drink. In most cases, you will be able to go home the day of the procedure.
You should arrange for help at home in case thinking and memory problems persist.
You will need to schedule an appointment for another ECT treatment. In most cases, you will need to have 2-3 treatments per week, for many weeks. You will need to take medication, such as antidepressants, and continue with therapy to prevent a relapse.
You may also need maintenance ECT to further prevent a relapse. Your doctor will help determine the right plan for you. This will depend on how you are progressing.
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It is important to monitor your recovery. Alert your doctor to any problems. If any of the following occur, call your doctor:
- Worsening of symptoms, including feelings of hopelessness or helplessness and thoughts of suicide—If you have thoughts of suicide, call your doctor or therapist right away.
- Confusion and memory loss that lasts longer than expected
- Headache, muscle aches, or soreness that lasts longer than expected
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BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — The Muldowney twins will share plenty of things in life, but the same birthday isn't one of them.
Tammy Muldowney gave birth to her first child, daughter Kennedy Clare, at around 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Women and Children's Hospital in Buffalo.
Muldowney and husband Bryan, from nearby Hamburg, say they expected the second baby to be born soon afterward, but he wasn't ready yet. It would be nearly 12 hours later before twin brother Kellan Michael was born.
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bleached flour is made, you'd never touch it again. Spend an extra couple of dollars, and you won't regret it. I also buy organic vegetable shortening at Whole Foods. Why? Because many people get the heebie jeebies over the "other" brand. I do believe that shortening is a key component to flaky pie crusts. So, let's go! First, the pie crust:
Barefoot Contessa Family Style. You need to dice 12 Tablespoons unsalted butter and 1/3 cup vegetable shortening. Keep it in the fridge until you are ready to use it. You want it very cold. You also need ice water.
I want to give kudos to a nice little product that I buy from the King Arthur Website. It's called Instant ClearJel. I've used this product as a thickener for berry crisps, berry puff turnovers and fruit pies. I find that using flour or cornstarch isn't my #1 choice as a fruit pie thickener. It doesn't cloud the fruit and it works great! I'm sold on that product, but I think I'd go with cornstarch as my thickener as my substitute. I wasn't sure how much Clearjel I should use, so I made a phone call to the King Arthur Flour Baker's Hot Line and I got "Frank". Nice guy! His suggestion is that I use 3-4 tablespoons of Clearjel for 8 cups of berries-- which is what I ended up with. Otherwise, I'd be inclined to try about 2 Tablespoons of cornstarch or tapioca for the filling. If you're not sure, call King Arthur Flour! They are very helpful, indeed.
For the crust: My "must have" tools for pie crusts are a rolling mat (I've had this tupperware one for years and years). I put a damp cloth underneath so it "sticks" to the counter. I prefer a French rolling pin,because I feel I have better hand control You can use a traditional one, but if you get the hang of using one of these, you won't want to use anything else. Sprinkle the mat (or board) with a little flour. Remove the dough from the fridge and cut it in half. Here's what finally solved my dilemma with mangled pie crusts... roll from the center to the edge, turning and flouring the dough to make sure it doesn't stick to the board. Roll, turn, roll, turn. Duh! I can remember having stuck pie dough that I'd tear, trying to remove from the board. Roll, turn, roll, turn. I'm telling you, it works every single time!
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CarComplaints.com Notes: Say what you will about the styling of the Ford Edge, but the bottom line is owners seem to love this vehicle. That is, of course, except in the case of it's dangerous, worrisome and unexplained issues with random engine stalling.
Our data suggests an early defect trend, as owners of the 2007-2008 models have started posting their accounts of what happens when you're driving down the road and the engine just stops. Some at high speed, some at low speed but always a random shutdown of the engine, electrical and power steering.
Time will tell if this becomes a widespread issue, but there's no drying the seriousness of the problem. With that in mind, we're flagging the Edge with our "Beware of the Clunker" rating until the situation improves.
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The Taft Sportsmen's Club will be holding a new event this Saturday with a sports clay shoot in Bakersfield.
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First, second and third place team prizes will be awarded. There will also be individual high shooter prizes for male and female. A barbecue lunch is provided.
The cost to take part is $85 per person and $425 per team of five. The cost also includes lunch and drinks. It is limited to 36 teams on 17 station course. Teams and individual signups are welcome. Make checks payable to the Taft Sportsmen's Club or Pay Pal.
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Just a small Italian tease...
My sister who lives in Rome came to visit this last week and I really had to share with all of you what she brought me. But hey, this is only a "virtual sharing", I don't plan to actually share my goodies with anybody! And I don't think you can blame me!
Here's what I got:
- Rosemary focaccia
- 3 bottles of Bellini (a cocktail from Venice made sparkling wine and peach)
- White chocolate liqueur
- A bag of tarallini (crunchy savory cookies from the south of Italy made with wine. These ones are pizza flavored)
- A bag of friselle (thick round toasts that look like half bagels, intended for making bruchetta)
- Gianduja hot chocolate
- White hot chocolate
- A chocolate-hazelnut spread (like Nutella) from Magnum
See that?! You can't really blame me for not sharing, can you?
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Responsibilities include: Maintaining fast, accurate service, positive guest relations, and ensuring products are consistent with company quality standards; Ensures Occupational Safety & Health Act, local health and safety codes, and company safety and security policy are met; Assists Profit & Loss management by following cash control/security procedures, maintaining inventory, managing labor, reviewing financial reports, and taking appropriate actions; Assists Restaurant Manager in recruiting, interviewing, and hiring team members; conducts performance appraisals, takes disciplinary action, motivates and trains; Ensures company standards on equipment, facility, and grounds are maintained by using a preventative maintenance program; Ensures food quality and 100% customer satisfaction; Ensures complete and timely execution of corporate & local marketing plans.
Requirements: High School Degree or GED preferred; (1 to 2) years of supervisory experience within the food service/retail/customer service industry, including Profit & Loss responsibility; Ability to calculate/analyze data; Strong customer service skills required; Basic business math and accounting skills; Personal Computer operations preferred.
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Big 12 Campus Correspondent
For senior leader Casey Morris, balancing Lady Raider basketball and taking graduate classes has become easier with time.
Morris, now a graduate student from Fairfield, Calif., serves as a leader on the Texas Tech women's basketball team after transferring from the University of California, where she played in all 34 games as a freshman.
During her sophomore season at Tech, Morris started in all 33 games and earned All-Big 12 honorable mention. She was also successful during her junior season, where she was one of three players to score 20 or more points multiple times.
Morris scored in double figures 17 times during her junior season. She also led the team with 355 points, ranking second on the team in scoring average.
The shooting guard has continued her solid shooting this season as she is averaging 12.3 points per game while chipping in 34 steals on the defensive end, second-most in the Big 12 Conference through Christmas Day.
"The season has been good so far," said Morris, who is working towards her master's degree in sports communications. "We have nine wins, and the two games we lost were winnable. We just want to continue to get better."
Morris said balancing basketball and her graduate classes was difficult for her at first, but she is adjusting to the workload.
"At the beginning, it was hard because it's so time consuming," she said. "But I'm getting better and better at being able to balance time for both."
Head coach Kristy Curry said she is impressed with Morris's dedication to her studies and basketball.
"I think it says a lot about someone's dedication when you look at what Casey has done," Curry said. "She had to start all over after transferring because a lot of her credits didn't transfer to Tech, and yet she still managed to finish her degree and start on her master's before she was done playing."
In regards to this season, Morris said she thinks team chemistry has been important to their success, especially with Big 12 Conference play looming.
"We have a lot of maturity. We have five seniors who have been together for a long time, and we are continuing to grow," she said. "The younger people who have come in are really personable and want to get better and are willing to learn and listen."
With a current 9-2 record entering Sunday afternoon's contest with Houston, Morris said she thinks the team needs to work on executing plays in order to improve.
"I think the two losses that we have we just let slip away," she said. "We fought hard during the game we lost recently in Las Vegas, and we put forth a lot of effort. We just made small mistakes and if we limit those we can win and better prepare ourselves for the NCAA tournament."
Morris said she is excited for the remainder of the season, and she wants to make sure the Lady Raiders finish on a good note.
"I'm playing as hard as I can," she said. "It's my last year, and a lot of other seniors, too. We just want to do well and continue the legacy."
When Big 12 play begins, Curry said Tech will once again be looking for Morris' leadership, especially in such a challenging conference.
"Casey has improved each season with her outside shooting and her defense," Curry said. "It just shows how hard of a worker she is."
When her time on the court finally does come to a close, though, Morris said she will definitely miss the daily grind that is college basketball but plans to finish her master's degree by the summer of 2013.
"It will be hard when I stop playing," she said. "Losing the sport that I can compete at every day and not playing games or practicing anymore will be tough. It has been a part of my life for a long time."


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With a second child, the developmental milestones sometimes go by a bit more unnoticed. Of course we didn't miss out on Julie's first steps, or on the first time she said 'stupid mom!' (which she already said at eighteen months by the way, she's quite the prodigy actually ;-)), but some things just already seem more 'normal' with a second one. However yesterday something happened that was so cool, even though it might not be in the average 'milestone book', and I remembered again how much I loved this when it first happened to Rosa as well: Julie had her very first, unstoppable, bursting-with-laughter belly laugh ('de slappe lach', as we say in Dutch).
We were eating toast, and all of a sudden this girl grabbed my toast, said 'Tjonge jonge jonge' (which is something like 'Oh my oh my oh my') and then seemed to realize how funny she was saying that, because she started to laugh and couldn't stop, while repeating 'Tjonge jonge jonge' in every little break that the giant, uncontrollable laugh granted her.
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Osteoarthritis (OA) is the wearing down of structures in the joint that leads to pain and stiffness. It can affect any joint but is most common in knees, hip, spine, and hands.
The cartilage is often the first structure of the knee that becomes damaged. Cartilage is a smooth tissue that covers bone surfaces inside the joint that allows the bones to move smoothly over each other. The breakdown of this cartilage causes rough uneven surfaces of the joint which cause pain and discomfort with movement. Eventually the cartilage may completely wear away leaving the bone surfaces bare making movement very difficult and painful. Over time, this damage can lead to extra stress and eventual damage to other structures of the joint such as ligaments, tendons, and synovium, a capsule that surrounds the joint.
OA is a degenerative joint disease, which means it gradually worsens over time, as a result OA is more common in adults over 50 years of age. OA can also affect people differently. Some may have mild symptoms with little progression, while others may have symptoms that significantly worsen over time, affecting mobility and quality of life.
OA is often the result of wear and tear on joints over time. People may be more or less likely to have OA because of a combination of genetics and environment. Factors that can increase stress on joints and increase the amount of wear and tear include:
- Misalignment of bones
- Previous trauma to the joint
- Excess weight
- Muscle and nerve problems that affect how the joint moves
- Health conditions that affect joints and surrounding tissues
- Repetitive movements over long periods of time
In some cases, the cause of OA may be unknown.
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STOCKTON - A 21-year-old Stockton resident was shot to death Monday, presumably accidentally, by his 19-year-old friend, who fled the scene and was arrested a short time later, police reported Tuesday.
STOCKTON - A 21-year-old Stockton resident was shot to death Monday, presumably accidentally, by his 19-year-old friend, who fled the scene and was arrested a short time later, police reported Tuesday.
Alexander Centeno, identified by the San Joaquin County Coroner's Office as the victim and who turned 21 on Jan. 16, was shot inside his duplex residence in the 5400 block of Holiday Drive about 11:50 p.m. Monday, police reported.
A neighbor reported hearing one "pop" followed by squealing tires, as if a vehicle was leaving the area in a hurry.
"I went to the window. I saw two occupants loading a third occupant into a car, then they took off up the street (northbound). They made a U-turn and came back down," said Aaron Foster, 42, who described himself as a lifelong "off and on" resident of the neighborhood.
Police confirmed that friends of Centeno drove him to the Kaiser Permanente Medical Office Building about a mile north on West Lane in the belief they could seek medical treatment for him. However, the large clinic - which does not provide emergency care - was closed at the late hour. Centeno's friends then called for help, and Centeno was taken by ambulance to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead, police reported.
Meanwhile, police were directed to a home in the 6100 block of Alturas Avenue near the Emil Seifert Recreation Center, where they caught up with the suspect and arrested him without incident. Andrew Torres of Stockton has been booked at San Joaquin County Jail on suspicion of homicide.
Near where they arrested Torres, police said they recovered the handgun they believe he "negligently discharged" inside the Holiday Drive residence while visiting Centeno. The two were described by police as friends.
"This is the exact reason why people should not play around with guns," police spokesman Officer Joe Silva said. "The end result in this case ended in a tragedy, because they both knew each other."
Police learned of Torres' whereabouts after he fled because of a phone tip called in by residents of the Alturas Avenue home, according to Silva.
Foster, the neighbor, believed some type of illegal activity was going on in the victim's unkempt residence for some time.
"From what I know, they were dealing pot. They had a lot of traffic off and on. I started to fear they were doing more than weed," Foster said.
He described all types of people - from kids to middle-aged working men and women to "lawyer types" - going in and out of the duplex residence at all hours. Foster said the busiest time of day he observed was around 5 p.m. Fridays, when as many as six cars would be backed up down the street. He said he made reports to the police.
According to Silva, "a search of the residence revealed a small amount of narcotics being found," but he would not elaborate while the investigation is ongoing.
Other than Centeno's home, Foster described the neighborhood as one where many longtime residents are well connected to one another.
"We're finally getting an influx of new school-age kids now," he said. "But it's had its share of characters."
Foster said burglaries and gunfire were not so much a problem as motorists driving under the influence down Holiday Drive.
Silva credited the public's cooperation with helping police make a quick arrest of the suspect.
Centeno's death is Stockton's second homicide of 2013. By this time last year, there were seven homicides reported in the city.
Contact reporter Joe Goldeen at (209) 546-8278 or firstname.lastname@example.com. Visit his blog at recordnet.com/goldeenblog.


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Circle of Iron (US - DVD R1)
Gabe Powers has a fun time with David Carradine, despite the über-cheese...
Cord the Seeker, a powerful but arrogant martial artist, competes for the right to quest for the Book of All Knowledge held by a wizard named Zetan. He loses due to his violent nature, but follows the winner along the path anyway. Along the way, he meets strange tests and challenges by enemies and allies. When the tournament winner is killed during the first test, Cord takes over the quest.
I come to Circle of Iron just as blind as David Carradine's character. I knew nothing of the film besides the little bit referenced in Kill Bill Volume Two. I hadn't even heard of the film until I found Blue Underground's initial DVD release sitting on a shelf in the Martial Arts section of my local video store. I know; I'm an awful B-Film fan.
Anyway, I didn't know exactly what to expect from a story written by Bruce Lee, James Coburn, and the writer of the Stallone arm wrestling epic Over the Top (and rewritten by one of the writers of the under appreciated Peter Sellers masterpiece The Mouse that Roared), but I really should have. Lee fans have always despised this brand posthumous work, and often called it bastardizations. As a fan of the man, but not so much his films (when it comes to kung fu action I'm more of a modern man), I'm thinking that the bastardization of Lee and Coburn's original script may be what gives Circle of Iron it's fascinatingly cheesy and dated charm.
The finished film is half way between the meaningful, but still sappy brand of 'Zen Buddhism' that Lee taught, and the insane, everything and the kitchen sink kind of martial arts films the United States put out after Lee's death. It's the kind of movie that anticipated fighting video games, but also the after shadow of the kind of insistently pointed films made at the end of the '60s. The film is almost an unintentional (intentional?) parody of Confucianism and Taoism. It's even sub-Yoda at some points, but it's continuously charming, and even intentionally funny at several points.
Circle of Iron is not for the impatient, and those expecting an Enter the Dragon styled actioneer will probably be disappointed. This is an entertaining film, but on a very strange scale. The storyline wafts around, entirely unfocused, concerned with solitary scenes rather than a cohesive whole. The film's universe is slightly fantastic, and the mix of time periods and styles recalls super weirdo Alejandro Jodorowsky, had he ever directed a kung fu flick. The filmmaking is just as experimental, dated, and bizarre as the script, and I mean that in the best possible way. Director Richard Moore hadn't and didn't direct another film ever, he was a cinematographer, and his gifts are obvious.
Really they don't make movies like this anymore, and that is the sole reason to see Circle of Iron. That and the cast, which besides the always dependable David Carradine, includes cameos from B-Movie elite like Christopher Lee, Eli Wallach, and Roddy McDowell. I've been a Carradine fan since I first saw Q the Winged Serpent and Death Race 2000, so his bravado turn in Kill Bill Volume Two was just the icing on the cake. I never watched Kung Fu, which was the thing that seems to have made Lee's more unfair fans really hate the man, so besides a few seconds of fisticuffs with Uma and some late night exercise programs I've always thought of him as a great and underappreciated actor rather than an action star. Here he does not disappoint in any of his four roles. Our lead, Jeff Cooper, is pretty flat, but his detached performance is oddly appropriate.
Oh my God, can this really be a 1.66:1 widescreen transfer that is appropriately framed in anamorphic mode on my television? I was beginning to assume that my television was defective. Sweet. I have no frame of reference, but I can't imagine Circle of Iron looking any better than it does here. Colours are bright, well represented, and only rarely bleed. I noticed little compression noise, and film grain is incredibly minimal for an older film. Blue Underground is always a solid production house, but here I'm at a loss for honest complaints. Black levels are occasionally inconsistent, but that's about it.
Remixing Mono tracks into 5.1 is often an awkward affair, and often I'm against it, but here it's reasonably successful. I listened mostly to the DTS track (though I don't have full 6.1 capabilities on my system), which is crisp and well centred. The occasional surround cue is effective without bleeding into other channels, but without sounding artificial, which is very rare. The LFE track is also booming. Those that still don't trust Blue Underground's remix have a pristinely cleaned mono track to listen to.
Disc one houses the director's commentary and the trailers. The commentary is kind of misnamed, as it's more of an interview. A moderator keeps director Richard Moore on task and it is a decent interview, especially considering how long it is. This kid of forced focus could have really helped some of the less impressive single member tracks I've heard in my life.
The second disc features a collection of interviews, totally about an hour and forty minutes in time. These aren't your usual talking heads going on about one feature film; most of the interviews encompass careers and personal lives of the subjects, and are filled with archive footage and photos.
The first interview is with Carradine, who sticks most strictly to the film at hand, and whose interview is the shortest. Dave divulges a lot of behind the scenes information, though parts of it don't gel with things other interviewees say. He has a genuine love for the film, and even calls it his favourite among his resume.
The second interview is with co-producer Paul Maslansky, who's been around the Hollywood block more than a few times. I'm not very good at paying attention to producer names, so I was not familiar with the man. Turns out he's one of the guys behind Death Line (aka: Raw Meat), and Race with the Devil, and he directed Sugar Hill. His real claim to fame was Police Academy, but we can forgive him for that. Maslansky is a laid back fellow, and his story a fun one to behold.
Interview three features martial arts coordinator Joe Lewis. Lewis has quite an ego, but he's earned it. The guy's a bit of a martial arts phenom; even I remember him from the magazines I read in my childhood. Lewis is the guy who invented American kickboxing, and besides a staring role in the cult classic Jaguar Lives! and a handful of smaller roles, Hollywood wasn't really his bag. Speaking of bags, this guy bags on Carradine quite a bit. Lewis was brought in to tighten up the film's weak fight scenes, and Carradine took offence. You can almost hear the interviewer rubbing his hands together in delight as Lewis all but calls Carradine out for a fist fight.
The final interview is an audio interview with co-writer Stirling Silliphant (apparently that is his real name). The interview is old, and the audio quality damaged by both time and the fact that it seems the interview was recorded during a particularly loud cocktail party, but Silliphant is engaging, and the editors keep the Bruce Lee stills coming with enough vigour that the segment is entertaining. Silliphant actually manages to offer more insight to Lee's life an personality than Rob Cohen's 1993 film, Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story.
An audio interview with co-writer Stirling Silliphant, a featurette (Bruce Lee's The Silent Flute: A History by Davis Miller & Klae Moore), a poster/still gallery, and the first draft of the script are accessible via DVD-ROM.
Circle of Iron isn't going to please too many martial arts or Bruce Lee fans, but fans of Carradine and those that enjoy watching admirable failures. The film is profusely charming despite its lofty and pretentious stance on spirituality and life, the look is sharp and colourful, and Carradine is on target the entire film, as are the fantastic bit players. The DVD is informative and entertaining, with outstanding A/V considering the source material. Circle of Iron come highly recommended to those who know what they're getting into.
Review by Gabriel Powers
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Every one of the interviewees says something about how much better the title The Silent Flute is than Circle of Iron. It is a US only title.
Alternate Title This film was always called "The Silent Flute" in the UK. I can't say I have ever heard it called "Circle Of Iron" - which sounds like a Conan film! I guess that was the US title? I have read a few books on Bruce Lee and can't say I have ever seen it under any other title than "The Silent Flute." Far better title and more in keeping with the Chinese nature of the film. It's been out on various VHS tapes but I think this is the first DVD.
Oh. Hm. I am a very big Zardoz fan, enjoy The Fifth Element and Terminator 3, and consider Izo to be my second favorite Miike film behind Audition of course.
Casshern an Cabin Feber I can see as admirable failures though.
Maybe I'll have to rent.
Casshern an Cabin Feber I can see as admirable failures though.
Maybe I'll have to rent.
Cabin Fever, Casshern, Five Days of Milan, Eaten Alive, The Fifth Element, From Hell, Izo, A Life Less Ordinary, Phantasm IV, Robot Jox, The Stendhal Syndrome, Terminator 3, Two Evil Eyes...
Those are a few films from my collection I consider 'admirable failures',
(sorry, I missed your first post, Circle of Iron is a lot more Zardoz than Omega Man)
Those are a few films from my collection I consider 'admirable failures',
(sorry, I missed your first post, Circle of Iron is a lot more Zardoz than Omega Man)
No really, what kind of an admirable failure?
I'm genuinely curious.
I'm genuinely curious.
Yes, I'll give you that one. Actually, I'd go even further and say 90% of his total output is c**p. The fact that he was so good in Kill Bill was astounding.
I do blame Carradine for picking such awful movies the last two decades. The list of c**p he has done is just astounding.
I just get tired of people blaming Carradine for the fact that Hollywood was racist.
MAYBE he shouldn't have turned it down then? Hmmm?
Cinque wrote: I've never heard of this flick. I had already known that Bruce Lee laid the groundwork for Carradine to play Caine in Kung Fu, but I didn't realize he bummed another role from something else originally intended for Bruce Lee. This film reminds me of The Beastmaster. Only there's no black lion and two cuddly, little ferrets....
Apparently Lee was offered the role and turned it down. Then he died.
Apparently Lee was offered the role and turned it down. Then he died.
When you say admirable failures, do you mean like Zardoz admirable or Omega Man admirable?
The last pic of Christopher Lee looks like he stumbled onto the wrong film.
I've never heard of this flick. I had already known that Bruce Lee laid the groundwork for Carradine to play Caine in Kung Fu, but I didn't realize he bummed another role from something else originally intended for Bruce Lee. This film reminds me of The Beastmaster. Only there's no black lion and two cuddly, little ferrets....
I used to watch this film with my Mom on late night TV years ago. I will be picking this one up.
I think I have a vague memory of this film. Is there a bit where they draw lots with some coloured beads, or am I thinking of a completely different film?
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Disc Details
Release Date: 29th May 2007
Discs: 2
Disc Type: Single side, dual layer
RCE: No
Video: NTSC
Aspect: 1.66:1
Anamorphic: Yes
Colour: Yes
Audio: DTS 6.1 ES English, Dolby Digital 5.1 EX English, Dolby Digital Mono English
Subtitles: Spanish
Extras: Director Commentary, Interviews, Text Essay, Trailers, Still Galleries, Original Script (DVDROM)
Easter Egg: No
Feature Details
Director: Richard Moore
Cast: David Carradine, Jeff Cooper, Christopher Lee, Eli Wallach, and Roddy McDowell
Genre: Action, Adventure and Fantasy
Length: 102 minutes
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The Barclay Lady Bears traveled to Joplin, MO for the fourth time this season and ended with a 7th place finish at the ACCA National Tournament.
The Barclay Lady Bears traveled to Joplin, MO for the fourth time this season and ended with a 7th place finish at the ACCA National Tournament.
In the opening round game the Bears were matched up against the Hillsdale Lady Saints out of Moore, OK. Hillsdale was the defending National Champs and the #3 seed for the tournament. In the first half the Lady Bears found themselves trailing by 18 despite shooting only 16% from the field.
"I've never seen anything like it," Head Coach Brad Lingafelter remarked, "Missed layups, mid-range shots, 3 pointers, it didn't matter. We ran our offense to perfection and got great looks. Unfortunately we shot 6-37."
In the second half all those missed shots turned into made shots. At one point, the Lady Bears made 5 straight 3 pointers by 4 different players. This cut the lead to 55-52 with around 5 minutes to play. Unfortunately, that was as close as the Lady Bears would get as they lost a hard fought game 73-63.
Lingafelter said, "I could not have been more proud of these girls. We could have just quit but they kept fighting and it turned out to be a great game."
On Friday the Lady Bears had to battle through the disappointment of the night before as they faced off against AFLBS out of Minnesota. Early in the game Artaya Climes left the game with an injury and even though she returned later in the game it was not enough for the Lady Bears. The Bears led the entire game against AFLBS only to surrender the lead with under a minute to go. AFLBS won 55-52.
Saturday, in the 7th place game the Lady Bears jumped out on top of Calvary Bible College early and often. The Lady Warriors had no answers for the Lady Bears passing and cutting offense as they coasted to a 53-43 victory to secure a 7th place finish.
"We played the eventual National Champions toe to toe and that is something to build off. Losing Artaya, coupled with the disappointment of playing well and losing to Hillsdale, seemed to take the wind out of our sails against AFLBS. That was the one that got away. Our final game was a testament to the girls and the desire to end the season with a solid victory," said Lingafelter in response to the Lady Bears 7th place finish.


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Alabama coach Nick Saban doesn't like the idea of the loser of this Saturday's SEC Championship Game being shut out of a BCS bowl.
Florida coach Will Muschamp on Monday offered a solution for Alabama coach Nick Saban, who has expressed having a problem with the loser of the SEC Championship Game being shut out of the BCS bowl picture and not having a chance to play in the Sugar Bowl.
"Well, I can switch and go to Atlanta if he doesn't want to go to Atlanta and play the Dawgs," Muschamp said. "Be careful what you ask for, Nick."
On an SEC Championship Game teleconference Sunday, Saban said he did not feel comfortable with the scenario that shuts the loser of Saturday's game out of the Sugar Bowl, where instead the 11-1 Gators appear headed after securing an at-large bid to a BCS bowl with their victory over Florida State.
"For either one of these teams, it's not really a great scenario," Saban said. "You play your way into the championship game, which means you're the best team in your division. They're the best team in their division. They played their way into the game by a total body of work for the whole season. It doesn't seem quite right, but it is what it is.
"I don't really know what me commenting about it is going to do to change it, but I don't feel good about it for our football team or their football team."'
But it is what it is. The loser of the SEC title game usually falls out of BCS bowl contention and more often than not ends up in the Capital One Bowl in Orlando. It's the likely destination of the Alabama-Georgia loser Saturday.
Meanwhile, the Gators, who are ranked No. 4 in the BCS standings, have secured a spot in a BCS bowl, probably the Sugar in New Orleans on Jan. 2.
"(UF athletic director) Jeremy (Foley) and I talked this morning and he just said it looked like the Sugar Bowl. Nothing for sure until Sunday night (when bowl pairings are announced), but that's what it looks like."
Muschamp and the Gators would prefer being in Atlanta this weekend playing for the SEC title, but the Gators' loss to Georgia cost them the opportunity.
With a stronger overall resume than Georgia and Alabama, one that includes victories over three top 10 BCS teams, the Gators could be raising a legitimate argument that they should not be out of the running to play in the BCS Championship Game.
But Muschamp won't go there.
"We knew the rules of engagement when the season started," he said. "I'm not one that's going to sit there and complain about it. It is what it is. We had our opportunity in Jacksonville, and we didn't get it done. That's our fault. Nobody else's.
"I'm not a guy that's going to sit there and bellyache about the rules. They were set before the season started. We knew the deal. I'm not going to sit there and complain about it. We should have won the game."
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Christmas Mail 2009
If you remember last week's post, I don't send out traditional Christmas cards. I send out a little surprise packages instead - each year is something different. This year I used my new screenprinting machine, the Yudu, to make up tea towels.
This was the first time with the Yudu so I was worried but it all worked out pretty well. I'll share more about the whole thing in another post. (If you can't wait to hear more, check out Erin Bassetts blog for a lot more info than I will ever have.)
This project was pretty time consuming so thankfully, Mr. Limestone lent a hand. After we had we print and heat set each one, the package had to come together. I printed little cards to tie around each towel. Out came the supplies.
The tags read: Enclosed is a gift, especially made, wishing you joy in the new decade. Dry, wipe or clean, its uses are plenty. May your messes be few and your blessings be many.
Each towel got rolled up, tied with a red and white striped ribbon and inserted into a mailing tube.
Here is one in situ on my oven. I hope everyone got a kick out of them.
For those that can't read it in the photo, the towel reads: The {insert our last name} wish you a clean start, unblemished luck, pure love and happy messes in 2010.
Time to start thinking about what to send next year!
89 comments:
Love it...and loved the post of the things you've sent in the past! Such great ideas! I can imagine your friends and family must look forward to your Christmas Mail every year! Merry Christmas - and all the best in 2010!ReplyDelete
That is awesome!ReplyDelete
Love it!!!! I knew they were going to be AMAZING. How did you like working with the Yudu, I am thinking of getting one.ReplyDelete
What a wonderful idea! And I love seeing a Yudu in action - I've been wondering how well those work!ReplyDelete
I love it! You make the best stuff!!ReplyDelete
Merry Christmas!
The dish towels turned out beautiful and I love the saying on them. I'm sure the recipients will cherish them. You are entirely too creative! Your blog is so inspiring. Merry Christmas.ReplyDelete
What a fabulous and charming idea! I have trouble just getting cards from Walgreens sent out!ReplyDelete
I am in awe.
Have a blessed Christmas, and a happy, healthy New Year.
All best wishes, from Cass and family at That Old House!
What a fabulous towel for the Holidays!!! You are so creative...I look forward to your blog everyday!!! You deserve every blog award out there!!!ReplyDelete
Happy Holidays.
Love Love Love it!ReplyDelete
I wish you would offer them for sale, taking out your name and changing it to "we....." Probably won't happen because you would be inundated with orders. Anyway, lucky lucky recipients. And thanks for sharing your always-amazing projects! Happy New Year.ReplyDelete
KathieB: I don't bother even thinking about topping one year to another. Everyone has a different opinion of which year they like the best so I figure it all evens out.ReplyDelete
Jennifer: No clue what the total cost is. It cost $1.90 to ship plus the cost of the towel, the ink, the tube, the paper, the ribbon. I buy everything online so each thing isn't that pricey but I dont pay too much attention to it. Excluding time, it probably cost about $5. But its not really the money so much as the time. Thats why I keep the list to under 50 otherwise it would be too much.
Yes, I designed them myself. I used Illustrator. Because these were for my own personal use, I just printed them at home. (When I do any client work, I have it professionally printed.)ReplyDelete
There is so much wonderfulness going on in this post... So jealous you have a screen printing machine, LOVE the tea towels, such a creative idea!ReplyDelete
Those are fabulous! Your friends and family are so lucky to know someone as creative and generous as you surely seem to be. Have a wonderful new year!ReplyDelete
I second everyone, it would be a thrill to be on your Christmas list. These are darling, and what a fun package to open! I think you've inspired a few copycats!ReplyDelete
U have out done yourself again! I did a little print making in college and it was my favorite medium. Great job Mrs. Limestone and Merry Christmas!!ReplyDelete
You are my design/printing hero! I wish I lived closer and could come be your apprentice!ReplyDelete
Please send one (or several) to:ReplyDelete
Freckles Chick
Blog Street
Bloggyville, CO
These tea towels are BRILLIANT. It always amazes me how you have this gift of "vintage-ing up" your creations w/ your choice of font & graphics
Another brilliant project from you Mrs.Limestone! I think for every craft you do, you should give one away to a blog reader. We are all quite eager to be on your gift list :)ReplyDelete
Happy holidays to you and Mr.Limestone. I hope 2010 brings you boundless inspiration and creative thoughts!
I so want to be one of your friends :-)ReplyDelete
You need to have your own TV show. Martha's got nothing on you.
What a wonderful idea and the poem on the card is so cute too. Love this. May steal, just to use on a much smaller level. Love everything you do! Happy new decade to you and look forward to many more-years and projects!ReplyDelete
They turned out great - I nominated you - good luck!ReplyDelete
DOOOOOOOOOOOD, does your creativity ever end? Insanity!ReplyDelete
Merry Christmas!!!
these. are. awesome.ReplyDelete
Merry Christmas! I just found your blog and am glad I did. What a great Christmas mail treat. I love it all and I'm especially fond of the cards with the ribbons tying it into a beautiful presentation. I look forward to following you into 2010.ReplyDelete
Have a blessed holiday season....Tracy :)
How cute and fun are those towels?! Merry Christmas!ReplyDelete
You are just amazing!ReplyDelete
Totally love the towels and gift cards!! Wonderful design!ReplyDelete
Thanks for linking to my blog. :)
gorgeous! (on a side note, the whimsical design reminds me a tad of our letterprint wedding invites.)ReplyDelete
Amazing. I hardly got cards in the mail this year and all I had to do was sign them. ;-)ReplyDelete
Hope you had a wonderful Christmas, Mrs. L!
Wow, those are awesome!!!!ReplyDelete
that is AMAZING!!!ReplyDelete
What a little craft maven you are! I was looking forward to seeing this year's Christmas mail and I can honestly say that you did not disappoint!ReplyDelete
I am so impressed! Those towels are precious!ReplyDelete
I just found your blog and it makes me so HAPPY. You are incredibly talented and, while I understand you are in the financial services area, I have a feeling it won't be for long.ReplyDelete
Your gift is incredibly creative.
So looking forward to being a follower of this blog!! A pleasure to e-meet you. We are renovating a Dutch Colonial out in Seattle and your renovations are providing some great inspiration.
- Anonymous4:42 PM
Hi! I was trolling through your absolutely amazing blog (via design crush) and saw this project...WOW. If you haven't already done so, you should post it over at the Yudu forums! My boyfriend is the creator/moderator of the forums and he would be so stoked to see your projects there. http://yuduforums.com/ReplyDelete
Makes me wanna dust-off my yudu! I haven't used it in a while. Shame on me. Maybe I can brew up some fancy Halloween party invitations with it.
BTW I'm adding you to my google reader, like, NOW! :)
What a darling idea!!!ReplyDelete
I just love this idea!! (going back and looking at some of your archives today).ReplyDelete
- Connie278:05 PM
I've just stumbled upon your blog as I looked for inspiration for my 2011 Halloween invites. I am in absolute awe of your seemingly endless creativity!! I've been teased by my friends over the years, called "the other Martha" and looked to for decorating and party ideas, but I am humbled by the unique items you have created. KUDOS!!!ReplyDelete