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Newborn babies are examined within the first 6 to 72 hours after their birth to rule out major congenital abnormalities and reassure the parents that their baby is healthy. This practical text is a step-by-step guide for all practitioners who undertake this clinical examination. It is...
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Examination of the Newborn
A Practical Guide
This book provides a practical step-by-step guide for midwives and other practitioners concerned with neonatal examination of the newborn infant. It encourages the reader to view each mother and baby as unique, taking into account their experiences preconceptually, antenatally and through...
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PRESENT: J Gross, Chairman; Murray Levin, Vice-Chairman; Holly Eddy, Treasurer; Shirley Beaulieu, Vice-Treasurer; Rich Koeck, Member; Mary Lee Underhill, Member.
EXCUSED: Pat Skinner, Secretary.
ATTENDEES: John Barrett, Director; Marija Sanderling, Assistant Director; Lois Freeston, staff; Diane Mayr, staff.
J Gross called the meeting to order at 7:10PM.
MINUTES: The Board voted to accept the minutes of the May 8, 2001 meeting as written.
TREASURER'S REPORT: Holly Eddy reported that with 41.7% of the year passed that 36.3% of the budget has been expended.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT: John Barrett reported that 8,070 items were in circulation in May. There are 6,098 registered patrons. Volunteers logged 129.75 hours in May bringing the year-to-date total to 530.75 volunteer hours. The entryway counter showed that 6,408 patrons visited the library during May.
John reported that upcoming library programs include Kindermusik for Toddlers on June 13th;
The FLOW Annual Banquet on June 13th; author KEN Sheldon on June 14th; Summer Storytime Registration beginning at 9:30AM on June 26th; Music from Junk for ages 8 and up on June 26th; and the second annual Driving for Books Golf Tournament on August 20th.
John expressed his deepest appreciation to FLOW members for their countless hours of effort resulting in another highly successful Strawberry Festival and Book Fair.
Upon motion by Mary Lee Underhill, second by Murray Levin, the Board voted to expend up to $6,100 from the Building Fund for the purchase of children's room furniture and audio/visual shelving.
Upon motion by Mary Lee Underhill, second by Rich Koeck, the board voted to expend up to $8,900 from CAP II for the purchase of a Cannon Microfilm Scanner 400.
Upon motion by Murray Levin, second by Mary Lee Underhill, the Board voted to expend up to $6,000 from the Building Fund for capital expenditures.
J Gross thanked John for his detailed report. The Director's Report was placed on file.
John Barrett was delighted to announce that Trustee Pat Skinner has been awarded the Dorothy M. Little Award from the New Hampshire Library Trustees Association. The Dorothy M. Little plaque is on display at the library. A $100 donation to the library accompanied the award. John was also pleased to announce that Pat Skinner has been awarded the American Library Association National Advocacy Honor Roll award. Congratulations, Pat!
Murray Levin presented an update on preparations for the second annual Driving for Books Golf Tournament to be held on August 20th.
Rich Koeck, Murray Levin, and Mary Lee Underhill presented a report from their first meeting as the Long Range Planning Committee.
John Barrett presented an update from the Personnel Committee regarding staff tuition reimbursement.
Upon motion by Rich Koeck, second by Murray Levin, the board voted to approve as a second reading the amended Borrowing Privileges Policy.
NEW BUSINESS: Upon motion by Holly Eddy, second by Shirley Beaulieu, the board voted to approve the hiring of part-time library assistant Amy Mallett. Amy will begin work on June 14th.
John distributed copies of the library's Mission Statement with a request that any refinements or changes be sent to his attention prior to the August board meeting.
Upon motion by Murray Levin, second by Holly Eddy, the board opened discussion on the Nesmith Library, filtering and the e-rate. After lengthy discussion and upon motion by Mary Lee, second by Murray, the board voted to move the question and approve the original motion that the Nesmith Library will not accept filtering. Five Trustees voted for the motion not to filter, one against.
Upon motion by Holly Eddy, second by Murray Levin, the board voted to request e-rate funds for voice service only.
Upon motion by Murray Levin, second by Mary Lee Underhill, the board voted to change the title "administrative assistant" to administrative secretary.
The next regular Trustees meeting will be held at the Library on Tuesday, August 14, 2001 at 7PM.
Upon motion by Murray Levin, second by Mary Lee Underhill, the board voted to adjourn at 10PM.
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10 U.S. Code § 4685 - Obsolete ordnance: loan to educational institutions and State soldiers and sailors' orphans' homes
(a) Upon the recommendation of the governor of the State concerned or Guam or the Virgin Islands, the Secretary of the Army, under regulations to be prescribed by him and without cost to the United States for transportation, may lend obsolete ordnance and ordnance stores to State, Guam, and the Virgin Islands educational institutions and to State soldiers and sailors' orphans' homes, for drill and instruction. However, no loan may be made under this subsection to an institution to which ordnance or ordnance stores may be issued under any law that was in effect on June 30, 1906, and is still in effect.
Source(Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, 70A Stat. 263; Pub. L. 109–163, div. A, title X, § 1057(a)(10),Jan. 6, 2006, 119 Stat. 3441.)
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Watch the 2011 Isaac Asimov Memorial Debate: The Theory of Everything
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Can the entire universe be explained with a single, unifying theory? This is perhaps the most fundamental question in all of science, and it may also be the most controversial.
The 2011 Isaac Asimov Memorial debate, moderated by Hayden Planetarium Director Neil deGrasse Tyson, featured a compelling discussion with six of the world's leading voices on the subject: Dr. Katherine Freese, professor of physics at the University of Michigan; Dr. Jim Gates, professor of physics at the University of Maryland-College Park; Dr. Janna Levin, professor of physics and astronomy at Barnard College; Dr. Marcello Gleiser, professor of physics and astronomy at Dartmouth College; Dr. Brian Greene, professor of physics and mathematics at Columbia University; and Dr. Lee Smolin, theoretical physicist at Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics.
Click below for a video or to download a podcast of the debate, which took place at the Museum on March 7, 2011.
Museum Holds Latin American Arts Festival on March 19
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This Saturday, Tahuantinsuyo, a group of traditional Andean musicians, returns to the Museum for the Latin American Arts Festival to lead a pre-Columbian-style procession from the Hall of Mexico and Central America to the Hall of South American Peoples.
Following the procession, Tahuantinsuyo will perform music from the ancient Inca empire, whose territories included modern-day Peru, Ecuador, Chile, Argentina, Bolivia, and Colombia. The group, which plays traditional instruments and wears traditional costumes, uses their performances to share and preserve an important cultural heritage.
Saturday's family-friendly festival will begin at noon and will feature additional performances highlighting a range of Latin American cultural traditions, from centuries-old dance of the Aztecs presented by Mexica dance group Alt-Tlachinolli to a spoken word set by acclaimed poets "La Bruja" Caridad de la Luz and "Taina." The festival will also include storytelling, instrument-making workshops, and opportunities to meet the artists in the Museum's cultural halls.
The Latin American Arts Festival is free with suggested admission.
Analyzing Specimens Using Museum's State-of-the-Art CT Scanner
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Delicate, with the eerie beauty of a 19th-century engraving, the gray-and-white cross-section of Nautilus pompilius — an object of ongoing research by Museum paleontologist Neil Landman – is the product of a cutting-edge, high resolution, computed tomography (CT) scanner. Acquired by the Museum last summer with a grant from the National Science Foundation, the GE Phoenix V/tome/x Dual-Tube CT Scanner is one of only four of its kind in the country and allows researchers to look deep inside both small and large specimens without destroying them in the process.
"We can see spatial detail not available in dissection, and some parts are so delicate they would be otherwise missed," says Dr. Landman, curator in the Division of Paleontology who, with geologist Denton Ebel, associate curator in the Division of Physical Sciences, and Curator Darrel Frost, a herpetologist, wrote the successful grant application for the scanner. "Three-dimensional visualization is such an important part of our thinking now—you can put your arms around the object you are studying."
For each image, the scanner, as a rule, takes 1,500 to 1,700 x-ray images as the sample is rotated in the x-ray beam, at a level of resolution 100 times that of a typical medical scanner used on humans. These images are then used to create a 3D image of the entire specimen—in essence, a stack of virtual dissection slices—that can be manipulated, rotated, and studied from every angle, revealing unprecedented details of its internal structure. "We can only capture so much of the morphology from the surface," explains Landman. "You want to get insights into the interior."
Museum Hosts Dinosaur Tweetup
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After the Museum closed on Thursday, March 3, tweeters gathered beneath the towering Apatosaurus and Tyrannosaurus rexin the Hall of Saurischian Dinosaurs for the Museum's Dinosaur Tweetup. Choosing from a slate of tours, groups of tweeters headed to behind-the-scenes destinations for a conversation with one of the Museum's scientists, a preview of a major upcoming exhibition, and a close look at some of the specimens in the collections,
In his office on the Museum's off-limits sixth floor, paleontologist Mark Norell, co-curator of the upcoming exhibition The World's Largest Dinosaurs and chair of the Division of Paleontology at the Museum, met with tweeters to discuss his current research and show an unnamed fossil specimen.
Tweeters also visited the Exhibition Design Studio to see the preparations underway for The World's Largest Dinosaurs, which opens April 16. Senior Vice President for Exhibition David Harvey revealed the partially constructed model of a Mamenchisaurus, which will reach 60 feet in length. Tweeters also got a glimpse of a colossal sauropod femur and of the exhibition in miniature.
Finally, in the Big Bone Room, paleontology collections manager Carl Mehling told stories of dinosaur-hunters of the past and presented some of the largest items in the Museum's collection. Highlights included a look at a fossilized dinosaur brooding eggs and the chance to touch a 70-million-year-old impression of dinosaur skin.
Read more about the tweetup in these posts from participants @alana_margaret and @anthinpractice, find out what tweeters had to say by following the #AMNHTweetup hashtag, and check out the photos on Flickr. Follow @AMNH on Twitter for more news from the Museum and stay tuned for information on upcoming tweetups and other events.
Follow MESSENGER's Mission to Mercury at the Museum on March 17
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After flying nearly 5 billion miles over six years, the MESSENGER spacecraft is scheduled to begin orbiting the innermost planet. On Thursday, March 17, join Denton Ebel, associate curator in the Museum's Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences, and Joe Boesenberg, senior scientific assistant in the department to watch a live feed from MESSENGER operations center at Johns Hopkins University and hear about new information that has been gleaned from the mission so far, such as the importance of understanding the planet's high-density composition.
To date, three flybys of Mercury have yielded insights into this least explored terrestrial planet, starting with a historic flyby in January 2008. The Museum's Science Bulletins chronicled the MESSENGER science team's reaction as the orbiter's first images of Mercury rolled in. Click below to watch the Science Bulletins video feature. For more about the MESSENGER mission, check out the article, "First Planet Finishes Last."


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And the winner is: sarahplusone.
Congratulations to her and thanks to everyone entered and to Switch! Grill for providing the prize. Switch! will have turkey dinner for four straight days at its grill and cafe locations. Check out the menu below if you're hankering for some turkey.
Got a personal turkey-related story from Beijing? (And, honestly, who doesn't?) Share it here and get into the draw for a four-course turkey dinner for six people at Switch! Grill — see menu below — from November 22 to November 25.
Maybe it is an anecdote from a past Thanksgiving or Christmas in Beijing. Maybe it is from that Halloween you dressed up as Foghorn Leghorn (yes, he's a chicken, but I'll count that). You know what? I'll even accept entries about Wild Turkey.
This is the fourth straight year I've teamed up Debra Lykkemark and Billy Kawaja at Culinary Capers, which owns Switch Grill and Switch Cafe, for a Thanksgiving contest. And this year's four-course meal includes butternut squash soup, arugula salad with candied hazelnuts, dried cranberries and more, turkey with gravy, stuffing, chutney, potatoes and more, and some fancy pumpkin pie to finish. Both the grill and cafe will have two seatings per day, from November 22 to November 25, at rmb220 per person.
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The general purpose of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (hereafter in this subpart referred to as the "Institute") is the conduct and support of research, training, health information dissemination, and other programs with respect to heart, blood vessel, lung, and blood diseases and with respect to the use of blood and blood products and the management of blood resources.
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PostgreSQL GiST and GIN Index Types
Triggered by the improvements for PostgreSQL coming with ActiveRecord in Rails 4, today I've learned about PostgreSQL GiST and GIT index types:
In choosing which index type to use, GiST or GIN, consider these performance differences:
- GIN index lookups are about three times faster than GiST
- GIN indexes take about three times longer to build than GiST
- GIN indexes are moderately slower to update than GiST indexes, but about 10 times slower if fast-update support was disabled
- GIN indexes are two-to-three times larger than GiST indexes
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After months of training it all comes down to this. But even the longest races seem to pass in the blink of an eye. Take time to stop this weekend and photograph the Baltimore Running Festival from your point of view -- like woofing down a pre-race bowl of pasta or celebrating with your friends at the finish line.
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This is Willie Nelson. Before the long hair and the outlaw manner there was a gifted songwriter trying to make it the traditional Nashville way (which involves buses and waiting your turn, and if you are a gifted songwriter handing over your songs even though you'd like to keep them for yourself).
Willie Nelson wrote "Crazy" which is a song that gets sung by someone in some bar every night of the year. Patsy Cline had the hit and if you buy me enough beer I'll sing the whole damn thing for you a cappella.
I remember years ago hearing Steve Earle tell the story of that period in time when college kids turned on to the Redheaded Stranger's music. Earle detailed a typical country concert hall and a clash between the working men and women who wanted to blow off some steam and the college kids who wanted to get high, lean up against the wall and listen to the words. The college kids became sport for the drinking folk (between dances) and that's Texas on a Saturday night (or so the Earle story goes).
That's kind of the way I feel about the NHL scouting community. The scouts go to the dance for the traditional reasons and guys like me are hanging with the college kids, maybe borrowing a jay or buying a jug of beer while we wait for the boxscore.
The problem then comes in the fact that NHL scouts are really excellent at deciding who can play. I know Henrik and Pavel get all kinds of attention, but fact is that most of the good kids are plucked in the top 50 or so every season.
I have a friend who scouts junior players (not WHL, but it's a paying gig and he's held the job for years) and one day decided to ask him about hockey prospects and math. I detailed my theory on junior leagues (which is basically that any organized league can be measured in terms of the next level, you simply need to know how much air to let out of the tires) and he gave me a look that told me my sanity was being questioned at that very moment.
He told me many of the things that are contained in this article but it wasn't until today that it clicked in for me. When Hakan Andersson is asked about Wings prospect Jesper Samuelsson he says:
- "He needs to work on several other things to just be a regular in Sweden. Statistically, he will probably never make it to the NHL, I just want to see him improve year by year and then we will see how far that will take him."
My take on this is that Andersson may not agree specifically with my math (well it's Gabriel Desjardins' math, but the idea has been around for awhile) but there is a "line in the sand" for each scout based on level of play, age, etc.
When the Detroit Red Wings selected Henrik Zetterberg in the 7th round of the 1999 draft they were certainly projecting, in fact I'd suggest it was a "draft and follow" selection. By that I mean that baseball clubs sometimes select players who have classic baseball bodies even though they're skinny or have an injury in hopes that they come around with age. "Z" was a draft and follow. If he wasn't a draft and follow, he'd have been taken higher.
According to the Central Scouting Bureau, Zetterberg was 5.10, 154 pounds on his draft day. Daniel Sedin was 6.02, 187, Henrik Sedin was 6.03, 196 same day. Zetterberg played in a lower level in Sweden (division 1) in 98-99 and scored 37gp, 15-13-28 for Timra. Daniel Sedin played that season in the SEL, scoring 21-21-42 in 50 games for MoDo. Henrik was 12-22-34 in 49 games for the same club. As a North American hockey fan, my assumption has always been that Swe-2 is a much lower level, but I'm beginning to think the difference isn't that great.
I think Hakan Andersson saw terrific skills in Zetterberg but would also argue that math (28 points in 37 games) and level of play (considering age) put him above the event horizon as well. How many kids who weigh 154 pounds are competing at that level at age 17 in a league where much older men battle? Timra's leading scorer that year was Mikael Lind, who was 26 years old at the time. I think most 154 pound Swedish kids were playing in Sweden's junior leagues, far from the older men.
Gabriel Desjardins doesn't have a number for Swe-2 (yet), but my guess is that Hakan Andersson does. Even if he doesn't know it.


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Behaviors are the unplanned things that kids do and can be positive or negative. When your child does something that warrants recognition or reprimand you are just a few seconds away from recording the event and moving on. Behavior points are positive for good behaviors like helping others or sharing, and negative for bad behaviors like talking back or fighting. The behavior points modify the score for the day and for the week to rate the child overall.
Paper based point systems have long been used to encourage positive behavior in children. The primary challenges with paper based behavior systems is the time required for the manual calculations and destruction or sabotage of publicly displayed charts by difficult or defiant children. With JohhnyBGood for Android, recording task completion and behaviors is takes only a few seconds and the scoring happens automatically.
Don't be surprised if your young children start to get excited about doing their daily tasks just so they can see more stars on their weekly summary page.
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I loved the app, but because it doesn't let you run it from an SD card, I had to uninstall it.
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This app is wonderful! It's super easy to use and the customer service from the developer is awesome! I highly recommend it!
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I love this school. I have one child that graduated two years ago and has taken all that this school has offered and is flying high with a 3.97 in Engineering as a Sophomore in College. I also have a Junior who will graduate from HS with an Associates Degree. This school is phenomenal if opportunities are taken. If you graduate from this school lazy as when you started than that is your "bad". There is so much available, but it is up to you to grasp on and run with them. Its the first life lesson in being responsible for your own Destiny and this school affords students the opportunity to live life and succeed through real world experiences! Love this Place!!!
The Met is the kind of school that isn't for everybody. All of the other reviews are true, where you have kids that sit around for years and still get a diploma. We learn through real world applications, which doesn't necessarily prepare us for college level calculus. However, this school does give you the freedom to explore different subjects. Classes are available, as well as tutors and self study guides. This school is what you make of it. I do agree that we need the staff to be more strict when it comes to being rude, loud, and disrespectful. I agree that we should step up our game. This school isn't meant to be for "at risk" students. It's meant to be for motivated students who want to learn. I have thrived only because I decided to do so. It takes work. The truth is, we advertise in a way that makes the "slackers" want to join us. I think we ought to change the way the public SEES the school to make it more rigorous. If the public demands a certain level of rigor, we ought to rise to the occasion and provide it. But hey, that's just my opinion.
As a former "advisor" at this school, I found the ideals and approach interesting. Unfortunately, the facts on the ground do not support the results of this particular school. What really happens here is a lot of kids sitting around doing nothing nearly everyday, for years. Much of the data is basically fake. Nearly everyone does graduate- because there are no verified graduation standards! I remember numerous students who had done pretty much nothing for four years and missed every senior year requirement given a last-last-last chance. Basically, write a couple of pages and call it a "project." Another statistic is the continuing education rate. The school claims over 90% enroll in post-secondary programs, but this includes community college applications, with guaranteed acceptance - and does not reflect whether or not the student actually ever attends. The school will even fill out the application and pay the fee just to create the data! One of the founder's favorite lines is "compared to what?" as a defense against criticism. By this he means that the kids would be dropouts, so anything is better than nothing! This place desperately needs new leadership.
A school cannot be a great school unless it has a strong academic component. Unfortunetly the Met doesn't even come close. One of the ways it keeps it graduation transition to college is by clearing its classes by purging failing students and having them redirected to other providence schools. What a shame. This could be a goood alternative school for students at risk if it didn't try to be all things for evryone.
As a student of The Met, I have to say that I am highly disappointed. I was told prior to my enrollment that this school was different and that the kids at this school are accepting and generally non-judgemental, which they knew had been a problem for me in the past. They told me that they had a no tolerance for bullying. Unfortunately, even on my first day, I realized that none of this was true. The kids are rude, disrespectful and entirely ignorant. But the larger problem is that the teachers/ staff members do nothing to reprimand them. Overall, all I can say is that I'm really hoping to be transferred to another school by next year.
My daughter came to the Met as a straight A student. She Graduated with a report card that got her many scholarship offers. When she arrived on her college campus she found that she was so ill prepared! She was unable to do the freshman college calculus or chemistry because she never took a real class in those areas. When she went to her adviser, he stated that according to her Met transcript that she exceeded the standard in those areas. When she explained the "real world approach" He was mortified. Even with a tutor she is failing. That is my opinion that the school failed my child. Shame on them.!!
The MET is an effective, pragmatic model school. It serves the true needs of the students and actually prepares young Americans for technical jobs in the 'real world' after graduation, along with building a powerful foundation for future university study.
The Met is an innovative, non-traditional school that uses personalized learning and interest based education to break through to mostly urban youth. The best high school in RI!!!
i love my school because it allows every student to be themselves and pursue their passions. I love how it prepares you for college and the real world. the met school is my home and i do believe that it is the best school in RI.
This school has the most inclusive approach to teaching a child how to be a well rounded, critical thinking individual. Teaches kids how to be a leader rather than a follower and to stand up and be heard. I've seen many ugly ducklings shy and scared blossom into beautiful smart go-getting swans. . It does my heart proud to know my son will be graduating from the Met in 2010.
The MET is a great school full of opportunities that would not otherwise be available.
The MET is a safe and clean place for students to learn. The Advisors/Teachers are open to learning from the students. If your child is mature and self-willed to learn, the MET is the place for them. There is great opportunity to pursue goals. However, if your child needs structure in learning, reading and writing, try a private school. In essence, all schools in the Providence area need revamping.
The Metropolitan Regional Career & Technical Center, commonly known as the Met, is an amazing school that puts its students first. The school stands by its philosophy of 'one student at a time,' providing indivualized learning plans that meet student's needs and learning styles. Teachers, called advisors at the Met, stay with the same group of 15 students for 4 years, allowing them to get to know their students well. Students are encouraged to pursue their interests and are required to complete internships throughout their 4 years at the Met. Each student's learning plan revolves around their project at their internship and their work within their advisory. All students must demonstrate proficiency in the 5 learning goals before graduation: Empirical Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning, Communication, Personal Qualities and Social Reasoning. All of the Met's graduates have been accepted to college. To learn more visit their website at www.metcenter.org .
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(WMC-TV) - A Mid-South man is recovering at a Memphis hospital tonight after his home was destroyed during early morning storms on Friday.
John Hess woke up on the side of a gravel road after his mobile home blew over; his mattress was in the middle of a field along with almost everything else that was in his home.
"It's unbelievable," notes friend Bo Reid.
Friends came by to see the damage for themselves. Window frames are bent in half and debris is scattered hundreds of yards away, but Hess is alive in Memphis.
"We wish the best for him. Like I say, Johnny is a super nice guy, they don't come any better," added Reid.
But how Hess got on the gravel road might amaze you. He woke up hurt outside of his home that is now gone.
"He crawled on one of these tractors and drove down to a friend of his," said Reid.
Hess is now at Regional Medical Center in Memphis. His family says he has some broken ribs and will need days to recover.
There are no trees in the area to block the wind gusts that were reported up to 60 miles per hour. Limbs broke through AC Smith's house in Quitman County while his family was sleeping.
Damage is so bad that he is considering starting all over.
"With the materials and prices ... It's several thousand dollars," said Smith.
Smith knows he is fortunate compared to others like John Hess. Friends say Hess just bought the home and almost everything in it, which is now scattered throughout the mud.
"You can see all of the appliances there and everything that was a brand new mobile home," said Smith.
At last check Hess was going through several surgeries Friday, but he is expected to make a full recovery.
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The rent at Avenue Royale Apartments ranges from $894 for a one bedroom to a $1,355 three bedroom. Apartments in this building are about 24% more expensive than the Jacksonville average. This is a pet-friendly apartment.
This apartment is in Jacksonville.
Avenue Royale Apartments has a Walk Score of 40 out of 100. This location is a Car-Dependent neighborhood so most errands require a car.
Nearby schools include Bank of America Learning Academy, Jacksonville Country Day School and Holy Family Catholic School.
The closest grocery stores are Gourmet Dime LLC, Auntie Anne's Pretzels and Kalyaan Market.
Nearby coffee shops include Kangaroo Express, Newk's Express Cafe and Starbucks. Nearby restaurants include Grill Depot, Five Guys Burgers and Fries and LongHorn Steakhouse.
Avenue Royale Apartments is near Burnett Park, University of Florida and University of North Florida.
Avenue Royale is a unique community with private entrances to all apartment homes. Located in the heart of Jacksonville's Southside area, it provides easy access to US-1, I-95, I-295 and Highway 9A. Surrounded by a beautiful nature preserve, This Community provides a serene setting, and is conveniently located to upscale shopping and dining, including St. Johns Town Center, Avenues mall, downtown and the area beaches.
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One must keep in mind Alphonse de Lamartine's eloquent quote, "Music is the literature of the heart; it commences where speech ends" while listening to the Artist of the Week, Blind Pilot. With soothing sounds and beautiful lyrics, Blind Pilot will help you forget your stress and allow you to immerse yourself into the music.
Blind Pilot was at first composed of singer-guitarist Israel Nebeker and drummer Ryan Dobrowski, but has since expanded to include many more instruments. Some of these include banjos, violins and trumpets, which help to create the mellow sounding music.
After a bicycle tour of the West Coast in 2007, Nebeker and Dobrowski returned to their hometown of Portland, Oregon, to record their first album. This album, "3 Rounds and a Sound," was released July 15, 2008 and consists of 11 songs. Having listened to this CD more times than I can remember, I can confidently say that there is not one song that is worth skipping. Each song has beautiful and quirky lyrics that have some hidden meaning. For example, in "One Red Thread," Nebeker sings, "I have to say there was a mile or two/I had the itch to fly and I flew/now at best we would make our dreams/with something used." While, this CD is full of laid-back guitar playing and gentle drumming, a few songs deal some surprises. The song "I Buried a Bone" throws some great trumpet in, and my personal favorite song, "One Red Thread," starts off quiet but rises in intensity.
If you are looking for a relaxing sounding band then Blind Pilot is perfect for you.
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The Calgary Flames have signed centre Ben Street to a two-year, two-way contract.
Street spent the past two seasons with the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins of the AHL. The former ECHL rookie of the year recorded 27 goals and 57 points in 71 games last season.
"We are very pleased to add Ben to our forward group and organization," Flames GM Jay Feaster said in a team statement. "He has been a prolific scorer at the AHL level and he has a history with Troy Ward. Both Troy and our scouts view Ben as a legitimate NHL prospect and we look forward to helping him achieve that goal."


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SARU have turned down the Kings' request to include more than two foreign players in their Super Rugby squad.
Earlier this year, the Eastern Cape franchise named a 40-man squad including five foreigners (French hooker Virgil Lacombe, Argentinean duo Nicolas Vergallo and Tomas Leonardi, New Zealand full-back Hadleigh Parkes and Kenyan utility forward Daniel Adongo).
Kings officials were, at that point, adamant that SARU would bend the rules and allow South Africa's newest franchise to field all five players.
But according to Rapport, SARU have rejected the Kings' request - meaning the tournament newbies will now only be allowed to play two foreigners in the upcoming competition
"We will accept and abide by the decision of SA Rugby," said Kings president Cheeky Watson.
"We know that the region has never been fed with a silver spoon, and have no reason to expect any different going into our debut Super Rugby season
"The path for this region to get a Super Rugby franchise has been fraught with challenges, and yet, despite all the odds, we have overcome them and Super Rugby is a reality, with our first game against Western Force less than a month away.
"We accept that this opportunity comes from a loaded deck of cards, but the bigger the challenge, the bigger the task, the bigger the team and the overall success.
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The Best Clone You Can Be: Hero's Arms
It's one thing to be a clone but it is quite another to do it well. Bezerk Studios' Hero's Arms is undoubtedly a clone of Zelda, but combines the experience system of Zelda II: Link to the Past with the graphical style of Zelda to create a fun little throw-away game.
And by throw-away, I mean 15 - 25 hours of disposable fun.
Instead of giving you magic spells, the game ties its magic system to your weapons. There's also money grind to purchase various weapons and armor, but there's not a lot to beyond that but explore, kill things and fight an occasional boss battle. I've only played the game for four hours or so but i'm finding it enjoyable.
Like Zelda, there's no real back story so it is tough to gauge whether or not there will be a big payoff at the end beyond beating the big bad foozle and rolling those credits. No matter - it's something to play, and a testament to what you can do in Kongregate if you have the patience and skill. Check it out at and tell me what you think.


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Wes Welker's departure from the Patriots will open up an enormous hole in the offense around Tom Brady. His exit as a free agent robs Brady of his favorite weapon, as evidenced by Welker's NFL-high 672 receptions since he had joined the Patriots in 2007.
"When you think of dependability, you think of Wes," Tom Brady said in January. The Patriots now must find that dependability elsewhere.


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The Oval Room
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Washington, DC 20006Neighborhood:
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- Dining Style: Casual Elegant
- Website: http://www.ovalroom.com/
- Phone: 2024638700x
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Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:30am - 2:30pm
Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 5:30pm - 10:00pm , Friday - Saturday: 5:30pm - 10:30pm
- Payment Options: AMEX,Carte Blanche,Diners Club,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
- Cuisine: American, Contemporary American
- Executive Chef: Tony Conte
- Dress Code: Business Casual
- Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
- Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, Gluten-free Menu, Non-Smoking Area, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Personal wines welcome, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Private Room, Smoking Area, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
- Private Party Facilities: The newly renovated Oval Room has 2 private party rooms accommodating 20 to 75 guests for a seated dinner.
- Private Party Contact: Todd Ashline 2024638700x
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The Oval Room, an elegant & sophisticated restaurant, near Farragut Square across from the White House, which accounts for its popularity among politicians, journalists, lobbyists, lawyers, & former Presidents. The setting is contemporary & chic. It offers private dining. Its seasonal contemporary American cuisine has charmed critics & connoisseurs alike. USA Today said The Oval Room's flower-bedecked patio is one of the best outdoor dining experiences in the United States. The Oval Room has been awarded the "Distinguished Restaurant of North America Award".The Oval Room is honored to be Modern Luxury Washington D.C.'s "Restaurant of the Year"! Executive Chef Tony Conte and his team are serving some incredible, seasonal dishes and would love to see you at The Oval Room soon. To read the Modern Luxury Washington D.C. story, please visit:Continued
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- Excellent find near the White HouseBillVIPDined on 9/20/2014My wife and I celebrated a special occasion via a superb meal served outdoors. The Octopus starter was fantastic. Highly recommend the place!Special Features:
- Superb!SuzieVIPDined on 9/19/2014Positively a great dinner restaurant....even better the deck time. Will return again. Redo of decor a serious plus-plus but the food here reigns. The lamb chops were terrific and the risotto creatively prepared. It's a great choice for dinner....go!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Nice updatesAjbafVIPDined on 9/19/2014The new decor looks lovely, nicely done. The food was fantastic. I would definitely recommend Oval Room for an elegant night out.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Excellent findBacciVIPDined on 9/19/2014Wonderful evening. Nice selection with knowledgable staff. It certainly meets the same standards of its sister restaurants Bombay Club and Rastika. Already made reservations for dinner next week.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great tasting menu!OpenTable Diner Since 2006Dined on 9/10/2014Two of us had the tasting menu with wine pairings. Yellow fin tuna with spicy tapioca appetizer was unusual and was exceptionally flavorful. Butter roasted prime beef was melt-in-your mouth. The wine pairings with both of those courses were both perfect. The pairings with the other two courses were a bit disappointing, but an adventure just the same. Service was perfectly attentive, although oddly our server at the end of the meal was not the one we started with. Lovely, quiet atmosphere. Kudos to the bartender, who gave us a fun tutorial on gin before we were seated for dinner.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Delectable in DCMAMinDCDined on 9/6/2014The Oval Room continues to improve every time we dine there. A wonderful modern note and twist to contemporary American-French cuisine, one is never disappointed. With beautifully set tables, in a lovely setting, and wonderful service, it truly is one of DC's best dining venues. The Sommelier, Alek, was excellent.Special Features:
- Great in-town diningCorbinVIPDined on 8/30/2014GREAT GREAT GREAT Food was WONDERFUL...unique menu...great portion size...the sauces were AMAZING Mixed drinks...different...as unique as the menu and every bit as good Service...made you feel special. We will be back!Special Features:
- Our Special PlaceWhiskeymanDined on 8/29/2014My wife and I have celebrated our Anniversary here for the last 5 years. Always special, this year simply outstandungSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- food4mefood4meVIPDined on 8/28/2014The dinner was good--fresh, nicely presented. The service was just fair--perhaps, a new server. I ordered a drink on the rocks and the hi ball glass was presented half full. I asked about the small drink ($14) and the response was "a full glass is double". A total turn off!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- WonderfulOpenTable Diner Since 2011Dined on 8/23/2014We had a wonderful meal, every person had something phenomenal! Our waiter was extremely helpful and gave us suggestions and tips on what was best on the menu and what he personally really enjoyed. Overall, everyone working there is very professional and obviously cares that the customer has an amazing experience.Special Features:
- New Oval Room Delivers BigCRCEatsVIPDined on 8/22/2014On our first time back to the new oval room we were very pleased; a special evening from beginning to end. Ross at the bar treated us all to a mixing demonstration as he handcrafted near perfect Manhattans, a Negroni, and a drink of his own concoction for our guest who wanted a "rum drink." We were well attended yet not rushed or interrupted with plenty of time for all to discuss and interact. It was a birthday dinner for six that ran at least three hours quite pleasantly. The menu selection was excellent for one that changes nightly, with something for everyone but not too many choices to have any weaker dishes. Each of the dishes our group selected was near perfectly prepared, elegant presentation, not too big portions, and delicious.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- great experienceOpenTable Diner Since 2007Dined on 8/22/2014we went during restaurant week. Good value, attentive service, great ambience.Special Features:
- FabulousNadiaDined on 8/19/2014Fabulous food, fabulous presentation, fabulous serviceSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- disappointingJodiVIPDined on 8/17/2014We're big fans of the Knightsbridge Group's places, but our experience wasn't up to the level others, especially 701 and Rasika, and especially regarding the food, which was good but flawed (e.g., stringy fibrous cooked greens, bread more chewy than fresh, rather dull pasta dish). Some dishes were, indeed, very good - a fluke carpaccio, an Asian rockfish dish. The servers were attentive but again, not at the level of professionalism we've come to expect at Knightsbridge. We used Restaurant Week to try it out, but wouldn't come back.
- Great experienceSirGuy15Dined on 8/17/2014We chose this restaurant to experience for DC Restaurant Week and we are so glad we did. The food & service were EXCELLENT. I had the chilled corn soup, wife-the roasted beets salad for appetizers; Main entrée -I chose the Salmon dish, my wife-the Pork Loin; for dessert we both had the chocolate Brownie. We enjoyed our food So----Much. Loved the wine, too. We felt quite satisfied after the meal. We will be returning to the Oval Room!!!!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- AmazingAlbenaVIPDined on 8/16/2014This place is outstanding. The food and the presentation of the food is excellent. The wine list is great also. It is really nice inside but just a little cold. The service is good and the entire staff very attentive. highly recomending...Special Features:
- Delicious all the wayDCFoodieDined on 8/16/2014From greeting by the host, service, and amazingly prepared dishes this was a first class experience. I had been to this restaurant many times for lunch and visited this time for the restaurant week dinner. My appetizer, entree, and dessert (baby artichokes, jalapeño homemade spaghetti, and brownie) were clearly lovingly made and delicious. Highly recommend.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great for restaurant weekOpenTable Diner Since 2007Dined on 8/16/2014Great food, great service. A great place for a special occasion.Special Features:
- Not my styleAFN21Dined on 8/15/2014I went to the oval room during restaurant week and was disappointed with the ambiance. I also heard the food was delicious and was looking forward to trying the lobster. This was unfortunately not on the menu, so I went with the salmon. It was good, but nothing spectacular. I was wanting something that stood out -- the sauce, the sides, something. Now, the food was far from terrible, but I went in with higher expectations and hopes of saying to my date "oh wow, you need to taste this!" I was also disappointed with the burrata appetizer and the dessert. I may come back when it is not restaurant week, but certainly not any time soon.Special Features:
- Outstanding RW menuRonGVIPDined on 8/15/2014We've been here many times and always enjoy the restaurant. The recent renovation has spruced up the interior, but the al fresco dining is still the same--and wonderful. There were so many good choices on the RW menu that we "may be forced" to return next week. Corn soup and crudo appetizers were amazing. And Tony prepares great fish dishes. The desserts were delicious, and we didn't even have the chocolate brownie. As always, it was great chatting with Christian and Simon.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Not quite back yetannfromdcDined on 8/15/2014I used to eat at the Oval Room before it closed for renovations. I don't think the food is quite back where it was. Actually, my meal was perfect but my companion's was less so. She asked for her steak to be medium and it came at least medium rare. It did get fixed quickly. Also the waiter pretty much disappeared after he delivered our first course. Another server was able to help with the steak re-do and get us our check.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Attentive ServiceNoBethesdaEaterVIPDined on 8/15/2014We dined for Restaurant week. They offered a strong menu of choices all good portion sizes and very attendtive service.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Wonderful Food and ServiceOpenTable Diner Since 2014VIPDined on 8/14/2014This was my first time at this restaurant. The food was delicious, the service was great. Overall a great dining experience. The only thing I didn't like was the noise level. However, I'd absolutely go back again.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Fine foodfoodVIPDined on 8/13/2014Very nice restaurant overall. Very good service, accommodating when they can. We all had the meat and it was very tasty, tender and not greasy. We did not feel rushed at all yet very busy place.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- KeronDined on 8/13/2014The food was average. It did not have vibrant flavors but was prepared very well. Great location and decor.Special Features:
- A truly DIVINE experience!EATinDCVIPDined on 8/13/2014The RW menu was sublime! They really take good care of you at the Oval Room-- there was no skimping and the meals were creative, top notch and delicious. Everyone who ate the iron steak -- at the first bite you could hear the audible sigh of delight and the sinking in to the chair to savor such perfection. We loved it so much, we were tempted to order another round right away-- but a few minutes later realized how full we already felt.. From the appetizer to the dessert -- everything was superbly delicious, absolutely no flaws! I even went back later in the week to bring new friends and try out other offerings-- this was definitely my top destination (by far) for restaurant week.Special Features:
- Restaurant week - okSFfromDCDined on 8/12/2014Really wanted to like the restaurant. Liked it much more last year which is why my group came back this year. Food was good - solid, reliable and tasty. Nothing really blew us away though. Noise level was high, which was surprising since there weren't a lot of people there.Special Features:
- Great date nightEBLizVIPDined on 8/12/2014My fiance and I had never been to Oval Room so we mad e a little Restaurant Week date night of it. The menu was pretty diverse for RW, though as someone who doedn't like mustard or pickled things, I had a bit of a challenge figuring out what to order. My appetizer (the Fluke Crudo) was stellar. The fish was so tender and so much flavor was packed into such a small package! I then had the salmon entree, and though it didn't say so on the menu, the sauce seemed to be mustard based, so I tried to stay a little away from that. The fish was cooked perfectly though and again was very flavorful. Scott had the rockfish which was a little bland for him. Dessert was great, and I was pleasantly surprised by how reasonable the wine list is.Special Features:
- Redone with a Young Crowd in MindJoJoVIPDined on 8/12/2014The "new" Oval Room has joined the young crowd, and, alas, as part of the old crowd we found it too noisy to enjoy conversation along with dinner. Wonderful beet salad and rockfish as part of Restaurant week. Desserts were not special. We will return only if we can sit outside, pity.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- The meal was excellent.MAQ1Dined on 8/11/2014The service was better than excellent, attention to our needs without being too intrusive. We asked for a new table for privacy and our wish was granted. I certainly will recommend this great restaurant to my friends.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- OpenTable Diner Since 2003VIPDined on 8/9/2014Lovely renovation! Restaurant continues to be on our go to list for inventive cuisine. All items on the menu are excellent. Our recent visit was with a group of five so we sampled many different items. The leek soup was excellent as was the foie gras and the crab salad. The lobster entrée and the rockfish were wonderful! Doughnut holes with the mascarpone ice cream are a great way to end a meal! Service is attentive and knowledgeable. All in all a great dining experience!Special Features:
- A Lovely Evening!NewFanVIPDined on 8/9/2014My husband and I were joined for dinner at The Oval Room by an friend who lives overseas and so it's always a special occasion when he's in town. We correctly predicted that the Oval Room would provide a memorable evening of good food, good drinks and impeccable but friendly service. We were not disappointed.Special Features:
- Oval Room continues to impressBLDiningDined on 8/9/2014We went to see the new decor which is very nice, though I'm probably one of the few who misses the great mural of their early days. The food continues to be consistently fresh and delicious, taking advantage of seasonal ingredients. I had Citrus Roasted Beets appetizer followed by Butter Roasted Prime Beef Strip and Blueberry Tart for dessert. The beets were accompanied by a blackberry sauce on top of homemade yogurt which gave it a nicely contrasting sweet/tart/salty mix. The beef was fork-tender and perfectly cooked and the accompanying multigrain risotto enhanced the earthy quality of the beef. The tart was not too sweet, with a flaky crust and came with a delicious sweet corn ice cream. Service was friendly and welcoming. A great meal.Special Features:
- NJfoodieNJfoodieVIPDined on 8/8/2014First time here, and we were incredibly pleased with the cocktails and meal. I suggest a table by the window or outside, because the seating is off the street a bit in a very nice setting. The fluke crudo in coconut and lime was out of this world, as was the duck. I highly recommend this easy-to-get-to restaurant.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Redone Oval Room is greatOpenTable Diner Since 2005VIPDined on 8/8/2014Have not been to the Oval Room in some time. Having just been "redone" we decided to give it a try. Food was excellent as was the attentive, but lovely service.Special Features:
- The Oval RoomAmyLeeVIPDined on 8/6/2014Spectacular food with some of the best, most unusual flavor combinations I've ever had. Everything on the small menu looked good so I chose the tasting menu. The tuna appetiser was so out of this world amazing that I used my bread to get the remaining sauce! Then white fish, followed by prime beef and chocolate mousse. The beef was another outstanding dish served with a mustard-like sauce and a rich, dark jam. It was divine! I was dining with a friend who had questions about the wine list and menu and I felt the service was a bit short-tempered with her. After questions regarding wine, the sommelier said he would just bring a bottle that everyone likes, cutting off her questions yet somehow this was done politely. I will absolutely go back!Special Features:
- Best dining experience in yearsMichael123Dined on 8/5/2014For a restaurant that had only reopened the day before we went, this was as solid an experience as we could have hoped for. Birthday/anniversary dinner that was acknowledged as soon as we approached the host stand and mentioned our name. Two minutes at our nice quiet table and two delicious complimentary glasses of bubbles arrived by the sommelier Alec. Great recommendations by Alec and our server Kelli throughout our evening and their attention to us was perfect - not overwhelming but just enough to make us feel special and never in need of anything. Great food and interesting offerings made for a satisfied appetite for the both of us. The dining room was warm, inviting and the chairs were super comfortable and chic. Thank you all.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Weird salad, stale breadTammyDined on 6/27/2014The service here is fantastic and the room is quiet and discreet but both the Cobb salad and the chicken salad are very odd. The ingredients aren't chopped up and melded together -- they just lie there separately on the plate, not properly coated with the dressing. It's like the chef quit halfway through making them, and the diner has to finish the job.Special Features:
- CecilleDined on 6/24/2014This is the second time I ate at this restaurant and it never fails to amaze me. The food is excellent, service is impecable and would come back time and again. I always recommend it to friends and colleagues in the office.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- LolaDined on 6/9/2014we had a great late afternoon/early dinner outdoor dining experience...food and service was terrificSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.


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Reviewer: ktk124, 13-18 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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I previously took Junel Fe, and then was prescribed Gildess Fe when Junel was discontinued (I think), and I've been using this for about 2 or 3 months. Anyways, I've never experienced spotting, but I have experienced missed periods and nausea. Overall, I feel like this has worked perfectly for me, and it's super easy to use, but it kind of freaks you out when you miss a period. When I ... Show Full Comment
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I have never had problems with BC until I began taking this. I am so happy to read everyone else's reviews and see that I'm not going crazy. I have been taking this pill for 2 months and have experienced terrible mood swings. I am angry, irritable, or anxious/nervous 90% of the time. I have no energy and feel extremely fatigued all the time. I have also had muscle stiffness/aches in my bac ... Show Full Comment
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I was taking this medicine and for the majority of the months I felt fine. However, the past 2 months I have experienced a lot of mood swings and depression while PMSing. I've never felt like that before. And the whole reason I started taking bc was to help control my mood swings and PMS. I figured this couldn't be the problem since it has been many months since I've been on it. But on ... Show Full Comment
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I previously used loestrin fe but it was discontinued so I was prescribed this. I have never had side effects from a bc in my life until now. I feel weak, nauseated and have constant throbbing headaches. I have no energy and have terrible mood swings. I am currently waiting my appointment to have paragard implanted and get off this bc as soon as possible!
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I'm 46 and previously taking Lutera. I changed Dr's and wanted a pill that had both estrogen and progrestin. I've been on this for three weeks. My first period lasted 10 days, I have gained 5 pounds, I had horrible cramping, my heart has been racing for two days now, I have been tired, have had bad dreams (when I don't normally remember dreaming) and my moods have been scary. I& ... Show Full Comment
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