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{Wheels.5.3405}: Jil {rabbit} Sun, 31 Aug 2014 07:59:15 EDT (1 line)
I saw a pink Escalade done in that stuff the other day, too.
{Wheels.5.3406}: Joe Gordon {darmund} Wed, 03 Sep 2014 21:24:40 EDT (HTML)
{Wheels.5.3407}: Joseph Kang {jsk} Wed, 03 Sep 2014 22:07:53 EDT (7 lines)
Ha! In other news, the new MX-5 has been announced! "http://www.autoblog.com/2014/09/03/2016-mazda-mx5-miata-photos-official/" I like it.
{Wheels.5.3408}: Jil {rabbit} Thu, 04 Sep 2014 09:34:18 EDT (4 lines)
Just saw photos, and I think it's gorgeous. But Mazda is sending me info on 2016 cars. Ye gods. No wonder I never know what day it is.
{Wheels.5.3409}: Joseph Kang {jsk} Thu, 04 Sep 2014 12:29:32 EDT (1 line)
{Wheels.5.3410}: Jil {rabbit} Thu, 04 Sep 2014 13:00:10 EDT (3 lines)
I've been known to write checks and then had to change the year on them, especially in the second half, when next year's models all start hitting my in-box.
{Wheels.5.3411}: Joe Gordon {darmund} Thu, 04 Sep 2014 15:22:44 EDT (3 lines)
I'm kinda disappointed in the new look of the Miata. They've gone hard core aggressive on the front, as if they were trying to alienate as many women as possible. Used to be a cute looking car. No longer.
{Wheels.5.3412}: Joe Gordon {darmund} Thu, 04 Sep 2014 15:29:49 EDT (HTML)
{Wheels.5.3413}: Joseph Kang {jsk} Sat, 06 Sep 2014 00:01:43 EDT (3 lines)
Saleen got their hands on a Tesla Model S. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mWdatUMNmTI
{Wheels.5.3414}: Jil {rabbit} Sat, 06 Sep 2014 10:45:50 EDT (1 line)
Neat Firestone graph!
{Wheels.5.3415}: Joseph Kang {jsk} Sat, 06 Sep 2014 14:33:57 EDT (4 lines)
I'm on the fence about the tuned electric motor noise. Yes, it would be nice if there were some audible way of knowing that this isn't your typical Tesla Model S, but to me it sounds like a really loud RC car now. Ha!
{Wheels.5.3416}: Joseph Kang {jsk} Fri, 12 Sep 2014 15:47:53 EDT (4 lines)
One of the first cars to hit the road with Apple's CarPlay automotive "infotainment" system is a Ferrari FF that's been delivered to a customer. "http://www.zdnet.com/apples-carplay-hits-the-road-powered-by-ferrari-7000033469/"
{Wheels.5.3417}: Joe Gordon {darmund} Sat, 13 Sep 2014 17:41:14 EDT (12 lines)
I'm really surprised that there hasn't been ANY pushback by consumers and car buyers over Apple/Google stuff being put into cars in terms in of the data being collected and who collects it and who they share it with, but then again it's pretty clear only the pundits and reporters gave a fuck about Snowden and his leaks about what the NSA and companies collect and do with Internet related data. Goddamn sheep. And before you start, so what if it's in every new car. There are tens of millions of used cars out there that don't have any of this stuff locked into the electronics.
{Wheels.5.3418}: Joseph Kang {jsk} Sun, 14 Sep 2014 21:22:43 EDT (8 lines)
It doesn't need to be in every new car, people have SMART PHONES. Those are already doing the same job. And, before smart phones, to a much more coarse degree, you could track people with plain old cell phones. It took more effort because you had to triangulate between three towers, but considering the number of towers in this country... Don't forget OnStar and similar services direct from the manufacturers. That particular Pandora's box got opened long ago.
{Wheels.5.3419}: Joe Gordon {darmund} Mon, 15 Sep 2014 21:41:45 EDT (7 lines)
But smart phones aren't connected directly with your cars electronics and don't monitor everything about your car including how fast you are going and can't transmit that information to say your insurance company and thus cause them to raise your rates or cancel your policy because they discover that you drive an average of 30 mph over whatever the speed limit happens to be. These Apple and Google systems already have been working with insurance companies.
{Wheels.5.3420}: Joe Gordon {darmund} Tue, 16 Sep 2014 00:52:38 EDT (HTML)
They say wrong.
{Wheels.5.3421}: Joseph Kang {jsk} Thu, 18 Sep 2014 14:37:27 EDT (9 lines)
Interesting commentary piece about the revolving door between NHTSA and the auto industry (and back again). "http://www.cartalk.com/blogs/jim-motavalli/revolving-door-auto-safety-regulator-big-three" I wouldn't say there's anything surprising. But, it's something I hadn't really thought of. Mostly because it's not something I'm pondering on a regular basis. But, it's nice to have it brought to my attention.
{Wheels.5.3422}: Joe Gordon {darmund} Thu, 18 Sep 2014 15:16:53 EDT (7 lines)
Eh, without the NHTSA we wouldn't have anti lock brakes, airbags, seat belts, crumple zones, side or rearview mirrors safety glass, hell we wouldn't have ANY safety features on cars because the automakers would NEVER make them voluntarily. Iacocca was enraged about seat belts being mandated and screamed himself hoarse to NHTSA people during a five hour phone call, saying mandating seat belts would bankrupt the auto industry.
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{Wheels.5.3424}: Joseph Kang {jsk} Fri, 19 Sep 2014 10:26:54 EDT (1 line)
{Wheels.5.3425}: Joe Gordon {darmund} Fri, 19 Sep 2014 18:15:14 EDT (5 lines)
The toilet thing is a bit off, I'd be worried about splash back from the road onto the undercarriage, I'm sure the mechanic who worked on the car just loved to have it elevated and see a bunch of dried shit and piss caked all over the underside. More impressive would have been a functional toilet with a storage system in the car.
{Wheels.5.3426}: Joseph Kang {jsk} Wed, 24 Sep 2014 13:13:06 EDT (7 lines)
2015 Mercedes-AMG (not Mercedes-Benz AMG) C63 looks nice and sounds awesome on paper. "http://www.autoblog.com/2014/09/24/2015-mercedes-amg-c63-photos-official/" I was surprised that the latest AMG S-model (or was it E?) came with 4matic. Looks like the new C63 does not.
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Strawberry-Rhubarb Hand Pies
Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Allison R. Banks
Crisp rhubarb has a tart flavor that teams up perfectly with sweet strawberries.
Yield: Makes 2 dozen
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Total: 2 Hours, 10 Minutes
- 3/4 cup finely diced fresh strawberries
- 3/4 cup finely diced rhubarb
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 6 tablespoons sugar, divided
- 3 teaspoons orange zest, divided
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup butter, cold
- 1/4 cup shortening, chilled
- 3 tablespoons ice-cold water
- 3 tablespoons orange juice
- Parchment paper
- 1 egg yolk, beaten
- 1 tablespoon whipping cream
- Sugar
- 1. Combine strawberries, rhubarb, cornstarch, 2 Tbsp. sugar, and 1 1/2 tsp. orange zest in a small bowl.
- 2. Preheat oven to 375°. Combine flour, salt, and remaining 1/4 cup sugar in a large bowl. Cut in butter and shortening with a pastry blender until mixture resembles small peas. Stir in remaining 1 1/2 tsp. orange zest. Drizzle with ice-cold water and orange juice. Stir with a fork until combined. (Mixture will be crumbly and dry.) Knead mixture lightly, and shape dough into a disk. Divide dough in half.
- 3. Roll half of dough to 1/8-inch thickness on a heavily floured surface. (Cover remaining dough with plastic wrap.) Cut with a 2 1/4-inch round cutter, rerolling scraps as needed. Place half of dough rounds 2 inches apart on a parchment paper-lined baking sheets. Top with 1 rounded teaspoonful strawberry mixture. Dampen edges of dough with water, and top with remaining dough rounds, pressing edges to seal. Crimp edges with a fork, and cut a slit in top of each round for steam to escape. Repeat procedure with remaining dough and strawberry mixture.
- 4. Stir together egg yolk and cream; brush pies with egg wash. Sprinkle with sugar. Freeze pies 10 minutes.
- 5. Bake at 375° for 20 to 25 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool 10 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature. Store in an airtight container up to 2 days.
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Live Simple: A Free eBook About Simplifying Your Life
Published on - September 11th, 2007 (by J.D. Roth)
Earlier today I reviewed Duane Elgin's Voluntary Simplicity. I was not impressed. I had hoped it would provide more actionable suggestions and less philosophy.
Fortunately, I've found the sort of book I wanted, and it's available for free on the web. John December has published a hypertext ebook entitled Live Simple: Radical Tactics to Reduce the Clutter, Complexity, and Costs of Your Life. This book isn't about ideas — it's about real things you can do today:
I outlined this book out of my desire to set down what would describe a simple life. I didn't want to write a book about the philosophy of simplicity, or a personal memoir, but a collection of specific things — particular tactics people could use to simplify their lives.
Live Simple is presented in a clean, easy-to-navigate format. The hypertext format allows December to present a variety of tips, tactics, and real-life case studies without detracting from the core text. The book is divided into several broad sections:
- Rule your stuff, where December urges: don't keep what you don't need, know what you have, take care of what you keep.
- Optimize Your Place: love your city, live close to what matters, have the right home.
- Hone your routine: establish sustainable habits and be prepared.
- Live your dream: state your dream, support your dream, and unleash your dream.
- Tap into resources: develop networks, use internet information and communication, chart your progress, access resources.
I like Live Simple so much that I e-mailed the author to ask if he'd be willing to introduce his book to Get Rich Slowly readers. I was pleased to learn that he's visited GRS before, and supports its philosophy. He wrote:
By way of an introduction, I'd like to stress some points that may help your readers understand my take on simplicity:
- Saving and investing money has been a big part of my simplicity process because my dream is to live independently. I therefore do many things to reduce costs in my life such as not having a car and living a very modest material life. This saves me time and money, so that I can focus on my work that keeps me independent.
- I know that choices for simplicity vary by person. I don't have the final or definitive word on simplicity, so I hope you'll see my work as a set of ideas submitted for your consideration.
- I see simplicity in terms of incremental, modular changes. I call these "tactics" — things that you can consider doing in steps, see practical results, and then consider expanding or using other tactics.
- I admit that my simplicity work tends to suggest living in a city. I know many simplicity books are about the "simple life" of the country. I think this is fine for some folks. But I've found that living close to goods, services, recreation, other people for communication and interaction, cultural events, and walkable urban and natural settings, the city is the choice for me.
- I also admit I am a bit extreme: I do not have a car and I do not have a television. (I do watch video on my computer.) I live in a studio apartment. I find that by eliminating the distractions and costs of house and car maintenance and the time cost of watching all those television programs everyone seems to talk incessantly about, I have an enormous savings of time and energy for other things.
- I enjoy hearing from readers — your questions, suggestions, or tactics you use to live a more simple life.
You probably won't read Live Simple in a single session — though I'll be some of you will try — but I encourage you to bookmark it for future reference. Live Simple is everything I'd hoped Voluntary Simplicity would be, but wasn't.
Note: This book is available in three formats: a free hypertext version, a $4 PDF version, and a $14 print version. I apologize for any confusion.
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I read this book a while ago now, and its influenced me quite a bit, especially in not having things (like a car) that I don't really need.
Hi, it looks like there's a free sample, but the e-book is $4. Just thought I'd point that out, unless I'm missing something?
Aaah, the hypertext is free, the ebook version is $4, and print is $14. Ne'er mind.
Oh, exciting! I often have free periods at work, so I'll try to start it then. I prefer bound books when at home–something simpler about them. And yet it's also "simple" to read a free book through a medium I already pay for. Ah the nuances….
Very cool that the author wrote back, I like what he had to say. Makes the book seem more inviting.
Thanks for the excellent tip!
The hypertext may be free, but I still the the post title "Free eBook" is a little misleading.
I've taken a peek and it looks good. I'm in desperate need of simplifying. I'm in my late 40s, getting divorced, running a business that really needs to be pared down to what I do best and like the most, and I have a tiny but cluttered townhouse full of life detritus that Has.To.Go.
I've been looking at downsizing to an apartment by selling my house (to which I have full title, thank God.) I can pull equity from it that would completely clear my debt and put a rosy glow into my investments. It would also mean I can save $500-800 a month on living expenses that can go to investments, travel and A Life. Right now, I'm staying up at night worrying about carrying a mortgage on one freelance income, and that's no fun. I'm still conflicted about leaving the little house I love, but it may be the right choice. *sigh*
I love the idea of simple living, and this book seems like a great resource. From how it's described in this post, the principles sound a lot like what I do or try to do in my own life.
I have never really thought of it as being a part of the simplicity "movement" but am more interested now in learning more tips and methods to work more toward simplicity in a conscious manner. What I've done so far has just been out of natural desire, and tendencies–in other words simply the way I like to live.
Some of what I've been doing that fits in with the points covered in the post: Live in a city/metro area where access to daily needs are nearby, free and low cost activities are plentiful, public transportation is available and fairly reliable, lower cost and smaller housing is available (as compared with suburbs that often do not offer much in the way of small units), jobs typically pay better, you can often get by without using a car much or having one at all, etc. Rely on cheap, free activities for entertainment and development, such as books from the library, lectures, arts, nature, parks, etc.
But I do think a simple lifestyle could be worked toward no matter where you live. For me, I know how to do it in a more urban environment; someone else may have the familiarity and skills to do it more successfully in the country.
Regardless of where you call home, a dedication to reducing material possessions, avoiding unnecessary spending on both material goods and experiences, reducing your need for travel to obtain the necessities for daily life, reducing waste, excess, having less and doing more, and simplifying, simplifying, and simplifying some more are key.
Our society is very focused on living independently, each individual having his or her own everything (house, car, lawnmower, etc. etc.) but there are other societies and cultures that actually promote simplicity by being more community oriented, living together with extended family, etc.
I think forming simplicity groups (where resources are shared), and living with family or friends for example (an ex. is roommates, which are common in many cities, even for those past the age and stage in life typically associated with having roommates) are great ways to not only reduce environmental impact, but also create community and social support, and simplify life.
It seems those who live with their parents as adults for example are often derided in our culture, even if they do so due to economic reality, cultural norms, or other reasons that have nothing to do with being lazy, or immature.
For many young people, not only is living on their own expensive and a potential detriment to their future finances (for ex. living at home can allow one to save a down payment he/she may not be able to save living on their own on entry level salaries) but living with family can also be a plus for all parties.
Elder family members can have company, help at home, some financial contribution, and young family members have emotional support, a chance to save money while getting established in the job market, and less resources are wasted altogether and resources used are better utilized (for example time spent in one area as a family requires heat, light, etc for that area rather than for two separate homes altogether).
Even those living on their own can pool together with neighbors and share resources to help the environment, save money, and simplify their lives. People can use community resources instead of having everything of their own, for example use the library, parks, community pools and fitness centers, instead of having those items for yourself (look at how popular shared cars and bikes, carpools, etc. are when they are introduced into communities).
Of course, that may eat up some of your time–using public rather than private resources–but it also means less items to buy, maintain, pay for, keep track of, insure, worry about, etc. Isn't that part of what simple living is about?
Of course dealing with others is never simple, so that factor must be taken into account as well, but I think using community/shared resources and considering alternative living options, reevaluating the amount of space and items we need, etc. are all beneficial in so many ways in the long run, and working with one another and sharing and negotiating, though sometimes difficult, does ultimately benefit communities as well as individuals.
I may have gone on a tangent here, not sure really, but either way I intend to check out that book, and love your coverage of this topic, JD. I don't think I will ever tire of posts you decide to write on simplifying and simple living and the many ways those of us who are interested can work toward that in today's society.
I have read much of this, it is good information especially if you are considering moving.
JD, I hope I haven't already posted about this organization in the past: you've got an amazing resource in downtown Portland called the Northwest Earth Institute (nwei.org). They provide reading materials for discussion groups: you get some people together, then buy the discussion materials (yes, people can share). Some of the courses available are: Voluntary Simplicity, Sense of Place, Globalization, Deep Ecology, and Healthy Children, Healthy Planet.
NWEI has had discussion courses in every state and in some other countries, so readers should check to see if they have an affiliate in their area.
I volunteered for NWEI for five years until I moved away. They are amazing.
I also like the Simplify Your Life Books by Elaine St. James. They were written in the 90′s so they are a little dated and sometimes I think she is ditching her friends too much but they are easy to read and give you some concrete steps to take.
That book was one of my major resources when I started simplifying a few years ago. It's funny — was I was reading your post earlier on "Voluntary Simplicity", I thought I should point you to "Live Simple". However, I was reading via RSS on my mobile phone, so I didn't have a chance to email you or comment. Glad you found it!
Years ago, I read the book, "Living the Simple Life," by Elaine St. James. Copyright 1996/Hyperion Press
What I realized, as I was reading, is that she is EXTREMELY wealthy, money-wise. It's so easy to give up your fancy clothes, big house, tons of furniture…when you have those things! If I remember correctly, however, this fool decided NOT to give up her BMW.
Living healthy is really what it's all about…everything in balance. The whole idea of talking with others and saying, "Yeah, we've decided to simplify our lives," is such a joke! You'll never hear a poor person saying that! Think about it!
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Thanks for this link! This ebook seems very practical and down to earth, without the New Age mumbo jumbo of other books that try to tackle the same subject. I also appreciate the brevity…December apparently extends his anti-clutter lifestyle to his writing. And ebooks don't take up any shelf space! Thanks again!
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Thanks for the link… I've read the first few pages and this is definitely a quality resource…
Brilliant post! Got through some of the first few topics; many great tips and real-life examples. Thanks for the great link!
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What a coincidence, I bought this book last year, liked reading the site so much that I bough the eBook and printed out a copy. I just pulled it out of the shelf last night too. Have also been reading Elaine St. James' books.
Overall, I highly recommend John December's book. It gets right to the point, no fancy theories, just get there and get things done. And while I agree that Elaine St. James' books are geared towards higher income earners, I'm in that category so I find a lot of her advice relevant, though I can see how some of her advice could be frustrating to people who don't have the options that are open to her to do certain things.
Another resource I would highly recommend is an old Pendle Hill essay called "The Value of Voluntary Simplicity" by Richard B Gregg found for free here (please note, I am not affiliated with the company or web site in any way an am an Atheist so definitely not a Quaker and don't have a religious agenda to push):
BoggyWoggy, St James had a high income – is that "wealth"? Maybe I know too many folks who got rich at Microsoft/Amazon/etal, but I don't think so.
A big house, car, etc eats money. If all your friends and family live the same way, then giving it up can mean giving up the friends too. Some people will think you're a failure. This can make it harder to find jobs. This can be hard.
I realize that people with low incomes don't want to think about how many high income people spend it all to look rich. OTOH, The Millionaire Next Door is a best seller, so maybe they do.
Anyway, St James doesn't pretend to be writing about living cheap. Or about building wealth. Her books are about paring down so your life makes more sense. This /can/ save money, but not always.
Thanks for the resource. While some of these suggestions don't work for me, many of them do, and I've started a new "to-do" list using those suggestions.
One interesting thing is to note how people determine where they will live according to what is most simple. My fiance and I have bought land in the country, 5 minutes from my parents' house. We are currently living next door to them. It's a 30-minute drive to work for me, but my dad and I carpool. For me, building the home of my dreams (think "unique" not "huge") is a big priority, as is having a garden, creating a green home, and living near my parents. I'm an only child, and I've seen how hard it is on my mom to live so far from her mother. She feels guilty that her mom is lonely because she can only see her on weekends (it's over an hour and a half from my mom's work, probably almost three hours with Austin traffic), she is stressed when she has to juggle a demanding job with trying to get to the hospital when my grandma is sick, etc. If I lived in the city, I'd be facing the same issues one day when my parents can't drive or if they get sick. I think in the long run, staying nearby will greatly simplify my life. That, and we don't plan to move from the home we build or get caught up in the buying up and buying up and never really owning our home.
As a very experienced bartender and former waiter at several restaurants in several different cities (Boston, New York, Miami), I would like to clear some things up for people about the restaurant industry in America.
1.) No matter what you say or how you justify it, waiters/bartenders are paid next to nothing as an hourly wage. At corporate ("chain") restaurants, most do not receive a paycheck at all (because they're paying taxes, which apparently nobody thinks we do. I personally pay 25% of what I make towards taxes.) You might think that it's not your fault; the restaurant should pay their servers more per hour. They usually can't afford to, financially; they'd have to drastically reduce their staff, meaning there would be less servers and worse service and you'd be tipping poorly anyway. It's not easy to make money in America as a restauranteur, especially in the first five years. Think about how many restaurants in your community open up and shut down within 1 to 2 years. The overhead of running a restaurant is very high without having to account for server wages.
2.) Never think you know how much your waiter/bartender is making. There are a lot of variables on any given night, therefore pay attention to your own bill and your own tip. Let's take the commenter who was commenting that they'll "never leave a $60 tip on a $300 (apparently average table of 4) bill; that there should be a "cutoff" for the 20% rule. First of all, if you're spending $300 dollars for a table of four without staying and "chatting", etc., you're probably at a fairly nice restaurant, which means you're drastically overpaying (according to cost) for what's on your plate and what's in your glass. So you, big shot, can afford to drastically overpay for that glorified meat and potatoes and bottle of wine, but can't afford to (what you may think as drastically overpaying) tip your server accordingly? Please.
3.) Most bartenders and servers only work for 4-5 hours a shift; it's not that we don't want to work more, it's just the way shifts are in the industry. Sometimes it's only 2 hours. So if you think an "adequate" hour for a server is $20, then you think "making great money" is pulling in $40-100 a day. When was the last time you made a living off of $200-500 a week?
4.) If you absolutely must give a server no tip, do just that. Leaving $0.50 or $1 just makes you look like a prick. Look, if we gave you bad service we'll know it and not be too upset about it. But if it wasn't our fault and you left nothing, at least we can pretend you didn't know any better.
5.) As a bartender, do what others have suggested, and leave your best tip on the first round. For starters, you'll get better and faster service the rest of the night and maybe (after a couple rounds of good to decent tipping) a free drink or two. Don't leave no tip and expect me to run up to serve you first next time. And don't whistle. You whistle or yell, you always lose. Trust me. Second, if you tip well to begin with and then leave for some reason, we'll remember you next time, unless we really suck at our job. Also, it's ok (somewhat) to tip according to the type of drink ordered; a bottle of beer should command less than a margarita, etc. — however, most of this could be solved by using a rough percentage (beers are usually cheaper than margaritas anyway).
One commenter suggested the essay, "The Value of Voluntary Simplicity" by Richard B. Gregg. I downloaded it and am reading it now, and while it's quite good so far, I'm surprised by how little has changed in the 70 years since the essay was written…
I did most of the stuff on this list about two years ago, and it worked out really well. Life is much easier the less clutter you have in your home and your brain. I have more money, more time, and more energy. It's great.
SMB – glad I could help. I think the biggest part of living a simple life is the know crystal clear exactly what you want to do in life. Once you have that figured out, I think the rest of it flows from there.
For example, if family is important to you, then you know like April, that everything else is going to revolve around achieving that goal.
As a musician, outside of my musical gear, I own very little in the way of material possessions, and the pieces of musical gear I do own while few, are the best (that happen to be some of the more expensive) out there. To the point where my little "home studio" puts out major label quality recordings.
When we know exactly what we want out of life and build our lives towards achieving those things, then that's simplicity, by knowing what we want we automatically cut out that which is not necessary.
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Testing for Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (Alpha-1) can be as simple as a finger stick or as complex as sequencing an unusual strand of DNA. The setting and purpose of the testing determine the type of test needed. It is critical to remember that Alpha-1 is a laboratory diagnosis, not a clinical diagnosis. You can't definitively make the diagnosis based on the patient's medical history or physical examination. Diagnosis is made by a simple blood test.
Testing guidelines for different settings
The Alpha-1 Foundation has developed guidelines for the best testing practices in a variety of clinical settings. The guidelines are intended to help the medical community, individuals, and industry to understand how testing should be conducted, to ensure the most appropriate and efficient testing methods are used, and to protect patients rights and confidentiality.
See the complete Alpha-1 Foundation Testing Guidelines
Historically, early testing was performed using serum protein electrophoresis (SPEP). While widely available and easy to perform, this test is quite inaccurate compared with more specific tests currently available. However, if an SPEP is performed for other reasons and the results demonstrate an absent or decreased alpha1 band, further testing for the deficiency of alpha-1 antitrypsin (AAT) is definitely indicated.
The most widely available and least expensive specific test for Alpha-1 is the AAT serum level. This test, when performed correctly, can easily detect the most common forms of severe deficiency of AAT. There are problems with level testing however. First, level testing will not provide a definitive result in individuals who carry only a single abnormal AAT gene. In addition, there are some abnormal AAT genes that produce relatively normal levels of a defective protein and AAT level testing will miss these as well.
Finally, there is the issue of units of measurement. While some laboratories report their results in milligrams per deciliter (mg/dl) others report their results in micromoles (µM). In Europe, levels are often expressed as grams per liter (G/L). A number that represents a normal level in one unit of measurement could be significantly abnormal in a different unit. It is important to note both the units of measurement and the laboratory's normal range when interpreting an AAT serum level (see table 1).
TABLE 1 – AAT Serum Levels
|Units of Measurement
|Example Normal Range*
|Example Abnormal Result
|Example Normal Result
|> 22
*actual normal ranges vary from laboratory to laboratory
Further testing, beyond a simple serum level, is often indicated if:
- Identification of carriers of a single abnormal gene is desired (as in family screening)
- The patient's presentation is unusual (as in early onset pulmonary emphysema with a normal AAT level)
- Confirmation of an abnormal level result is desired (an abnormal level should almost always be confirmed by a subsequent testing method)
Such further testing generally involves either phenotyping or genotyping. Phenotyping is identification of the type of circulating AAT protein by isoelectric focusing of the various isotypes of AAT in blood, plasma, or serum. Genotyping, as it is currently applied, is identification of abnormal AAT DNA by using specific probes designed to flag the most common deficient genes.
While genotyping is efficient and automated, it can only identify genes for which probes have been made. Thus, rare abnormal genotypes of AAT can be missed. The potential problem with phenotyping is that proper interpretation of phenotyping gels requires much experience. Phenotyping, when performed by an experienced scientist, is the most direct method of identifying carriers and deficient individuals, especially those with rare or unusual mutations of the AAT gene. Even so, individuals with Null genes (one of a series of AAT gene mutations that leads to the production of no detectable AAT protein) will be missed using genotyping and can often be missed without specific Null probes during genotyping.
TABLE 2 – Samples required
|Type of specimen
|Tube of blood
|Yes 1
|Dried blood spot
|Yes 2
|Yes 3
|Buccal swab
1 Requires fresh specimen
2 Level is used for internal confirmation of result
3 Possible but not commonly done
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Many books/movies/TV shows that are supposed to be for children are great for adults. I've been saying that for years.
Just re-read "The Hobbit". I saw it reviewed as a chidren's book and I thought, really? Seems a bit sophisticated. But on reading it, I understand. But it's equally good, I think, for a adult. At least this one. Enjoyed the re-acquaint.
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Quinnipiac Women's Soccer Head Coach Dave Clarke Wins 100th Career Game in 2-1 Defeat of Mount St. Mary's
HAMDEN, Conn. - Quinnipiac Women's Soccer Head Coach Dave Clarke won his 100th career game as the Bobcats defeated Mount St. Mary's, 2-1, at the Quinnipiac Soccer Field in Hamden, Conn. The Bobcats improve to 4-5-2 overall and 2-1-2 in the Northeast Conference while Mount St. Mary's goes to 3-8-2 overall and 0-4-1 in conference play.
"Our set play delivery was very good," said Head Coach Dave Clarke. "The two goals were excellent in terms of one was a team goal, Furtuna to Kristina to Jill, and then the second (goal), just that individual talent out of Kristina Del Mistro was what we needed from her."
The first goal of the game was scored in the 42
minute of play by sophomore Jillian Strassner (Avon, Conn.) for her third goal of the season. Strassner headed the ball into the back of the net after receiving a pass from junior Kristina Del Mistro (East Williston, N.Y).
"The fact that we scored right before half time was important," said Clarke.
The Bobcats scored their second goal of the game in the 57
minute of play. The goal was scored by Del Mistro for her first of the season. Junior Furtuna Velaj (Stamford, Conn.) slid a ball through Mount St. Mary's defense to find Del Mistro for the shot. Del Mistro blasted a shot into the upper-right corner of the goal.
Down 2-0 with eight minutes left in regulation time, Sarah Malpezzi scored Mount St. Mary's only goal of the game, after a series of deflections and chaos around the Quinnipiac net.
Overall, the Bobcats had several scoring opportunities throughout the game. Quinnipiac outshot Mount St. Mary's, 16-13 and took 11 corner kicks.
Quinnipiac goalie Jillian Kelley (Simsbury, Conn.) made a total of four saves, while Alicia Miller made three saves in the game.
The Bobcats travel for two consecutive away games next weekend. On Friday, Oct. 15 the Bobcats face Saint Francis (Pa.) at the DeGol Field in Loretto, Pa. at 4:00 p.m. Quinnipiac then plays Robert Morris on Sunday, Oct. 17 at the North Athletic Complex in Moon Township, Pa. at 1:00 p.m.


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Choosing the Right Rewards
How long have you been on the path to your weight loss goal -- two weeks, eight weeks, three months? Regardless of how long it's been, everyday is an opportunity to acknowledge your efforts.
Change doesn't always come easy. Every week you reach personal milestones. Making one simple choice at a time, you are developing a healthier relationship with food, a more active lifestyle and greater life balance. Be proud of yourself, and let each milestone inspire you to continue your weight loss journey.
Make Them Meaningful
Plan on doing something special when you achieve a goal. Stay on track by selecting non-food rewards, so you don't compromise your efforts. Consider these tips for making the rewards meaningful:
● Try to make the reward correspond to the accomplishment. If you met your exercise goals for the week, buy yourself a pedometer or new workout clothes.
● Reward your body with the TLC it deserves. Give yourself a luxurious pedicure after a long day on your feet, or indulge in a massage after a busy week.
● Celebrate your accomplishments with others. Spend the evening at a show or sporting event, or take the day to be a tourist with your best friend.
Create a Simple System
By setting up a rewards system for yourself, you'll always have something to work towards; and your efforts will not seem aimless. Each week when you set small weekly goals, record how you'll reward yourself when you accomplish them. Here are some fun ideas:
● Watch a funny video
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● Buy something for your home
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● Shoot some hoops
● Take a yoga class
● Spend time with a friend
● Take a hot bath and light candles
● Attend a sporting event
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● Listen to your favorite music
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Define more sizeable rewards for reaching larger milestones and the BIG ONE -- your weight loss goal.
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So I got a paint over for this picture, and it really showed me how lame the colors were. Here are some detail shots showing before I saw the paint over and after (minus the red in the background in the first one. I did that after then saved over the original.)
I've pretty much been repainting this picture, but it's so worth it. It's kind of fun figuring out how much color I can get away with, but for me it requires a lot of trial and error. Mostly error.
I'm still need to work on the color in those feather-like scales and probably in the jaw a bit. So yeah, it's still a WIP.
Still not finished.
I still need to fix the values and tighten it up a bit.
Work in progress shot of the forest area around Tinman's house. I wanted the forest to seem really wet so he really would need to keep his oil can with him at all times.
Experimenting with some paint and marbles.The paint manages to stick, but it's pretty easy to scratch off, so I have to paint carefully. I used a pin and scratched a pattern into the paint on a few. On some I painted over the scratched pattern in a different color while others I left uncovered.
Full spheres have this crazy glow effect with a camera flash, but they look less vibrant than the hemispheres irl. The left sphere has the pupil painted on the closer surface. It looks sharper, but lacks the following illusion that painting the pupil on the back surface has. Unfortunately the full sphere warps and magnifies the back surface and causes the pupil to distort and disappear as the pupil appears to move to the edge. I won't be using them for this project, but I'll keep them in mind if I need pupil-less eyes.
Starting of with a thumbnail of a current project for my digital illustration class. I'm pretty excited about it. We are supposed to design an environment and so I went and designed the environment of a particularly important scene for a story I've been working out for a while now. I've always known it takes place in a cave, but on a whim I decided to make it carnivorous cave. Interesting background elements ensued.


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And this evening, The Associated Press reports that "Jury Gets BALCO Case."
Posted at 09:05 PM by Howard Bashman
According to The AP's article, "The 37-page memo is classified and has not been released. Its existence was disclosed Tuesday in a footnote of a separate secret memo, dated March 14, 2003, released by the Pentagon in response to a Freedom of Information Act lawsuit by the American Civil Liberties Union."
Posted at 08:55 PM by Howard Bashman
And Jason Cato of The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review has a news update headlined "Wecht jury continues minus-1."
Posted at 08:45 PM by Howard Bashman
And The Associated Press reports that "Court Hears Appeal of Enron's Skilling."
Posted at 05:21 PM by Howard Bashman
And the publication also contains an article headlined "A Cowgirl Rides the Circuits; Retired Justice Sandra Day O'Connor puts her brand on federal appellate courts."
Posted at 04:20 PM by Howard Bashman
The Capital Times of Madison, Wisconsin today contains an article headlined "Gableman's victory shifts court to right" and an editorial entitled "Ugly result to ugly race."
And The Associated Press reports that "Wisconsin Justice Ousted in Nasty Race."
Posted at 04:08 PM by Howard Bashman
Judge Posner's book, published by Harvard University Press, is scheduled to be released on April 15, 2008. You can read an excerpt by clicking here. And you can learn a bit more about the book via a Columbia Law School news release headlined "How Judges Think: U.S. Appellate Judge And Prolific Author Richard Posner Explains The View From The Bench."
Posted at 12:08 PM by Howard Bashman
The three-judge panel assigned to hear and decide the appeal consists of Circuit Judges Jerry E. Smith and Edward C. Prado, joined by U.S. District Judge Alia M. Ludlum of the Western District of Texas, sitting by designation.
Previewing the oral argument, The Times-Picayune of New Orleans reports that "Enron CEO's appeal to be heard in N.O. today; large crowds expected in court." And yesterday, the newspaper reported that "Ex-Enron exec fighting verdict; 5th Circuit in N.O. braces for crowds." The newspaper has also posted online Skilling's opening Brief for Appellant and the federal government's Brief for Appellee.
Earlier today, I collected additional press coverage in a post that you can access here. Judge Smith, who will preside over the appellate panel this afternoon, was the first interviewee in this blog's "20 Questions for the Appellate Judge" series. You can access his interview by clicking here.
Posted at 10:45 AM by Howard Bashman
The New York Times reports today that "'03 U.S. Memo Approved Harsh Interrogations."
And The Wall Street Journal reports that "U.S. 2003 Memo Allowed 'Enhanced' Interrogation."
Posted at 09:17 AM by Howard Bashman
And Slate today has also posted online an essay by Bruce Fein entitled "The Presidency: End the war on terror as a legal paradigm; abolish military commissions, and restore FISA."
Posted at 09:10 AM by Howard Bashman
And The Times-Dispatch of Richmond, Virginia reports today that "Governor Kaine postpones Bell execution; Executions will be stayed till U.S. high court rules in lethal-injection case."
Posted at 09:05 AM by Howard Bashman
And yesterday's edition of The Argus Leader of Sioux Falls, South Dakota reported that "Backers say ban will pass this time; Groups gear up for abortion fight."
Posted at 08:58 AM by Howard Bashman
The Detroit News reports today that "Michigan prep sports group to pay $7.4M; Court ruling is big financial blow to Michigan High School Athletic Association."
The Detroit Free Press reports that "Judge orders MHSAA to pay $7 million plus."
The Grand Rapids Press contains an article headlined "Judge: MHSAA to pay $4.5 million."
And The Associated Press reports that "Mich. Athletic Group Ordered to Pay $7M."
I have posted online at this link Monday's ruling of the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan.
Posted at 08:45 AM by Howard Bashman
My earlier coverage of yesterday's Second Circuit ruling appears at this link.
Posted at 08:22 AM by Howard Bashman
The New York Daily News reports today that "Residents being displaced by Atlantic Yards ask Supreme Court to hear case."
The New York Post reports that "'Yards' case to Supremes."
The Associated Press reports that "Property group appeals to Supreme Court in Atlantic Yards case."
And at "SCOTUSblog," Lyle Denniston has a post titled "Kelo sequel to Court."
You can view the petition for writ of certiorari by clicking here.
Posted at 08:11 AM by Howard Bashman
Today's edition of The Houston Chronicle contains articles headlined "Skilling has shot, experts say; 'Honest services' ruling could lead to many convictions being overturned" and "Former Enron boss Skilling brings new strength to appeal."
Bloomberg News reports that "Skilling May Stay in Prison Even If He Wins Enron Fraud Appeal."
And The American Lawyer contains an article headlined "Did Prosecutors Mishandle Skilling Evidence? 5th Circuit to hear latest appeal to overturn former Enron CEO's conviction."
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This will be a summer favorite! Didn't want to spring for "real" Pom juice (too expensive) so I used cranberry pomegranate instead. Delicious!
Pomegranate-Orange Cooler
Lisa Romerein
For the freshest flavor, use refrigerated pomegranate juice. For a nonalcoholic version of the drink, omit the vodka, replace the liqueur with fresh-squeezed orange juice, and increase the ginger ale to 5 cups.
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- Calories: 248
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- Protein: 0.0g
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- Saturated fat: 0.0g
- Carbohydrate: 27g
- Fiber: 0.0g
- Sodium: 99mg
- Cholesterol: 0.0mg
- 5 cups pomegranate juice (see notes)
- 2 1/2 cups vodka (see notes)
- 1/3 cup orange-flavored liqueur (see notes)
- 1/3 cup fresh lime juice
- 2 1/2 cups chilled ginger ale (see notes)
- In a pitcher, combine pomegranate juice, vodka, orange-flavored liqueur, and fresh lime juice. Cover and chill until very cold, at least 1 hour (see notes). Just before serving, stir in ginger ale. Pour into ice-filled glasses. If desired, garnish glasses with thin orange slices.
You can make the juice mixture up to 1 day ahead; chill airtight (you can freeze the vodka mixture at least 1 hour and up to 1 day).
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Student entrepreneurs Dallas Robinson and Mike Buonomo hit pay dirt with their Kisstixx lip balm company on the "Shark Tank" television show, making a financial deal with business mogul investor Mark Cuban.
"I can't believe we got a deal with Mark," Buonomo said.
Cuban offered Robinson and Buonomo a $200,000 investment in their company in return for 40 percent ownership.
"I think you could be fun, hip, innovative and kind of a little bit edgy, which is cool," Cuban said on the show. "But the other good news is, as you grow, I'll be there to help you finance all that other inventory without asking you for more equity."
On the program, entrepreneurs and startup companies pitch their products or services to a panel of millionaire business executives who either decide to make an investment offer or toss them overboard.
Robinson, a junior from South Jordan, and Buonomo, a sophomore from Pleasant Grove, credit UVU faculty, students and economic development resources with helping them turn their business concept — a lip balm with complimentary flavors that combine and react when two partners kiss — into a viable company.
After selling 3,000 packages of lip balm at their first trade show in 2010, their company Kisstixx LLC sold nearly 25,000 packages last year. The product is available locally at Associated Food grocers and Harmon's.


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OutKast's was better than I expected, owing to the fact some of their other festival reviews were ubiquitous. OutKast performed a plethora of their hits "B.O.B", "ATLiens", "Hootie Hoo", "Player's Ball", just to name some. Most memorable part of their set was during "SpottieOittieDopaliscious", when Sleepy Brown came out in a black and purple silk suit. Once the unforgettable horns in the song came on, in a collective raise of the arms, everyone cheered.
On Saturday I Had to check into the festival pretty early to get a good spot for Diarrhea Planet's set. I have been trying to catch Diarrhea Planet in the past 3 years. Missed them twice here in DC. Diarrhea Planet had an early set, they came out with so much energy. Kicked their set off with "Lite Dream", which had me thrashing on the barricade. They also played "kids", "serperations', along with 3 new songs - one made for Tinder useres! After playing "Ghost With Boner!" they segue into OutKast's "Hey Ya!"- Emmitt Miller crowd surfed. Evan Bird climbed the big screen scaffolding and just nailed his solo. I still tell people Diarrhea Planet was my favorite set that entire weekend.
Classixx had the Honda stage which was the second biggest stage. It was an early set with the sun disseminating its hot rays onto us, so the crowd was pretty slim. Classixx had a couple surprise guest like Sarah Chernoff come out for "A Stranger Love", and on "All You're Waiting For" Nancy Whang was the guest. That night I caught even more Classixx at Brooklyn Bowl(same set list). I make sure to tell people I saw Classixx twice that day.
Some of the other great sets I saw: Frank Turner, Skrillex, Bloody Beetroots, Axwell & Ingrosso, Chance The Rapper, Empire of The Sun, Washed Out, Janelle Monae, Childish Gambino, Tyler The Creater,


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I am having my TT on Dec. 10th. I am so excited ! I have been planning this for the past year. I am not nervous at all. I have researched this and have learned so much from this site. I check it everyday!!!
I am 57, excercise daily (walking, yoga,pilates,weights), eat clean most of the time, but for the past 4 years, I have developed a pouch , love handles, and "bra fat". I am 5'10 and wear a size 12. My PS told me that I could never lose the pouch due to the muscle separation from having 2 children and gaining over 100 lbs, with each pregnancy.
I am a nurse and I am taking 11 days off work. My PS does not use drains. He says that his research has shown that outcomes are better if drains are not used.
I will post pictures after my procedure.
Wish me luck !!!!!!!!
I am having my TT on Dec. 10th. I am so excited !...
I am having my TT on Dec. 10th. I am so excited ! I have been planning this for the past year. I am not nervous at all. I have researched this and have learned so much from this site. I check it everyday!!!
I will update more after my procedure.
I had my TT on Dec. 10th, today is Dec. 15th. I...
I had TT and had Lipo of my flanks and my entire back.
I was in surgery 4.5 hours. I woke up in the recovery area, then was taken back to my room.
I stayed sitting up on the cart for an hour, then got off the cart and walked to the car.
My only discomfort after surgery was my lower back from hunching over ! I have been taking the pain meds (Vicodan) and muscle relaxant (flexeril) as prescribed. I have been sleeping in a recliner with my legs elevated and only getting up to the bathroom. I have been drinking tons of water. I have been eating clean, and not drinking any pop. I went for my 1st post op visit yesterday with the NP. She changed my dressings, encouraged me to stand up straight and to start walking around more at home. She stressed NO LIFTING. She said my tummy looked like it should look and that she was pleased with the results thus far.
Today I have walked up 15 stairs (twice) to eat. I'm still sitting in my recliner, getting up every couple of hours and walking around. I took a shower yesterday and I'm pleased with the results !
I have had no pain from my incision. I only have lower back pain from walking hunched over, and that's almost gone from standing up straight ! (well almost straight). I do have slight pressure in my lower abd., but that's all ! I was prepared for a great deal of pain, which I have not had. I'm coughing and deep breathing well. I do have a tape burn on my side. I'm applying neosporin to that. I have been taking stool softners and Miralax since Saturday and doing well in that dept. I read on this site that one women had trouble urinating after surgery and it was because her binder was too tight around her bladder area. So I have made sure the binder is not too tight in that area. I found wearing my hospital gown with no panties at night, then wearing loose sweats and loose tops during the day the most comfortable. I have large granny panties that are holding up my dressings, with a "wife beater" on top, then my binder works well. I see my PS tomorrow and then they will put me in my garmet! The garmet is rather sexy !!!
I am doing terrific ! I wish I would have had this done sooner. I'm going back to work on the 21st. I'm a nurse (I will be able to sit for the first couple of weeks I'm back with no lifting).
I still can't figure out how to post pictures, so I'm going to email them to a moderator to see if they can post for me.
It is day 11 ! I went back to work today. I drove...
12/25/10 I'm doing great! I'm slightly...
I'm doing great! I'm slightly swollen and would be happy if I stayed like this. It's amazing, I have no more back fat, my waist is define, and my tummy is so flat.
I slept in my bed last night for the first time ! I used lots of pillows however, but it felt great. I'm in my garmet full time now. I'm working 14 hour days and doing well. My activity level is simply walking about 1/2 mile a day. I'm seeing my PS weekly for the first month, then ??
I'm still taking lots of vitamins, especially Vit C. I start using my Silicone Scar pads next week. I start scar massage wk. 4.
This has been the best Xmas present to myself !!
Still can not figure out how to post pictures.
Well I am 4 wks post op today. I'm doing...
I do not have to wear my garment anymore,,,,but I'm scared to leave it off ! I have this horrible fear that I will wake up and my tummy is back !!!!!!!!! My PS told me he removed 13 lbs of "fat" from my tummy and flanks and back.
When I wear my silicone pads, my incision line is bright red. Anyone else experience this? I do have very sensitive skin, I'm wondering if the adhesive on the pads is too much.
Well it has been 3 months since my full TT and...
Hi ! Well it's been exactly 5 months since my...
Well it's been exactly 5 months since my procedure.
I am feeling great, back to my normal workout routines. I went back to Yoga this week to increase my core strength.
I would recommend this surgery to anyone struggling to lose the belly. There's no way to get rid of it by diet and exercise !
Well it has been 1 year since my tummy tuck. I am...
I am so pleased. I would encourage anyone to have this procedure. I could not have obtained these results without a tummy tuck !
He performed my breast enlargements 7 years ago. I was very pleased with the results. He is a perfectionist, taking his time. He does all the work himself, does not allow a "tech" to close the incision. He has a great bedside manner, takes his time to answer all of my questions. His Nurse Practioner Lillie is a wealth of information.
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Wow where did that year go!!! I am glad to hear you are still loving your results and happy. It's good to hear from you again.
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I used to live in Merrillville and Crown Point many moons ago.
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My scar is still red, but it is flat. I used the silicone pads for 3 months, and have been using the Palmer's oil and Mederma cream for the past 2 months.
I really don't swell anymore, but I do notice at times my belly feels very tight. It's not uncomfortable, but I find myself touching my tummy to make sure it has not poked out again ! And of course it's still flat.
I had my last appointment with my PS on May 18th and was released. It was kind of sad ! I love going to the office ! They make me feel so gorgeous !!!!!!!!!!!!!
He told me that the scar will fade over time,,,wouldn't tell me how long that time will be !
Oh well, I would rather have my scar that my big belly !!
Thanks for the note !!
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You look wonderful!
I know what you mean about being released..almost feels like a divorce...LOL SAD.
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Glad to hear you are doing so well! You look wonderful.
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You look awesome!!!
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Log into your account, click into your profile and you will find the "edit" tab. Once in there you will see at the bottom where you ad pics. If you have trouble let me know and I will get them posted for you.
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Could I send them to you via an email account?
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You sure can. Go into my profile and you will see the "send private email" on the top right.
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The one tip I can offer potential TT candidates is to make sure your toilet is high, or rent a high potty chair that fits over your toilet. The standard toilet is 15 inches. I am tall, 5'10, so I have to use my core to get up and down off the potty. NO WAY !! I rented a "high commode" . I can raise it up to 20 inches.
I will let you know my "nurse" perspctive !!
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Oh yes...the toilet is a problem. Now I am only five foot one so my rear end is almost to the floor. I am as close to the floor as you can get!! But it still hurt like crazy getting up and down. You quickly learn how to use the leg muscles. Also a walker helps!!! It at least gives you some leverage.
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Hi pchart,
How exciting! Yes the pooches will not go away no mater how hard you work out! It sounds like you have done your research well, prepared your body and are ready to roll!
I am looking forward to reading about your recovery and seeing your pictures. Congratulations on your decision to do this for yourself. You will be happy!
It will be interesting to hear about the process from a 'Nurses" point of view.
Best of luck to you and keep us updated as you go.
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The prostate is an essential part of a man's urinary and reproductive systems. And, especially as men age, it is not uncommon to have prostate problems. Therefore, there's no good reason to suffer quietly; if you are experiencing prostate issues, see your doctor and find out what can be done. Also, don't forget to get your regular screenings for prostate cancer, even if you aren't experiencing symptoms.
A relatively common type of prostate problem is prostatitis, which is an inflammation of the prostate gland. "About half of men will suffer from prostatitis at some point in their lives," says Christopher L. Coogan, MD, associate professor of urology at Rush.
Common symptoms of prostatitis are:
When prostatitis is caused by bacteria, these symptoms tend to be more severe and are usually accompanied by a fever.
Consult with your doctor if you suspect you have prostatitis. The doctor will determine the cause of the inflammation. If it's caused by bacteria, antibiotics will probably help clear up the infection. If it's not caused by bacteria, treatment may include anti-inflammatory medication, hot baths and some dietary restrictions, like avoiding caffeine, alcohol and spicy foods.
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While prostatitis is the most common prostate problem for men under the age of 50, for men over 50 it's an enlarged prostate. "In fact, the biggest risk factor for enlarged prostate is age," says Coogan. "As a man ages the cumulative effects of testosterone begin to cause the prostate to enlarge."
Some common symptoms of an enlarged prostate include:
"It's important to keep in mind that there are other factors besides the prostate that may cause a man to have urinary problems," says Coogan.
Some common factors include:
Consult with your physician or a urologist to pinpoint the cause of your symptoms.
"The good news is there are many viable options for treating urinary and prostate problems," says Coogan. "There's no need to suffer. The sooner you come in for a diagnosis, the sooner we can begin to address your problems."
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Even if you don't experience symptoms of prostate problems, it's important to have regular physical exams and screenings for prostate cancer. Besides the physical exam of the prostate through a digital rectal exam, there's also a blood test to check the levels of prostate-specific antigen (PSA) in the blood.
"Most prostate cancers are silent," says Kalyan C. Latchamsetty, MD, a urologist at Rush and assistant professor and Rush University. "They usually don't have symptoms until they're more advanced. That's why screening is so important."
Men with a family history of prostate cancer should start being screened at 40 years old. African-American men are also at higher risk and should begin being screened at 40. Caucasian men should begin screening at age 50.
The two main screening techniques are a physical exam of the prostate and the PSA test. The physical exam looks for enlargement of the prostate and the presence of nodules. The blood test is looking for the blood levels of a certain protein produced by the prostate.
It's normal for men to have low levels of PSA in the blood. Certain conditions in the prostate, including prostatitis or an enlarged prostate, can cause these levels to rise. A rise in PSA can also indicate the presence of cancerous cells.
That's why, depending on your age, the PSA levels and the rate of change of these levels, your doctor may order a biopsy of some of the prostate tissue. If the biopsy is negative, your physician will most likely follow your PSA levels. However, if the biopsy is positive for prostate cancer, you should consult a physician that is familiar with the different options and techniques of treating prostate cancer. The treatment options and decisions will vary depending on someone's age, health status, the pathology of the biopsy (Gleason score), PSA levels and results of digital rectal exam.
"We work with the patient and try to decide which treatment works best for them," Latchamsetty says. "For example, a younger person might want surgery over radiation. Lifestyle issues can also be a factor in making a treatment decision; you may want to get back to work as quickly as possible, so you may choose laparoscopic surgery over regular surgery.
"The important thing is to get regular screenings," says Latchamsetty. "We want to catch the cancer at the earliest possible stage."
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I love a New Year! I'm all about a holiday that doesn't require any actual effort, but does leave you with a fresh start. One of my personal goals this new year is to help encourage other women to attend and participate in open source events. One great way to participate is to speak at an event, and if you're considering submitting your very first talk proposal, you might want to pick up Scott Berkun's Confessions of a Public Speaker.
I read Confessions of a Public Speaker on Christmas Day, while snowed in at my dad's house out in the middle of the country. (That's a photo of my dad, frantically trying to dig us out because *no one* wants to be stuck in a house with yours truly for two days. Happy Birthday, Dad! Thanks for digging us out!)
Confessions of a Public Speaker is a quick, enjoyable read, packed full of personal stories and practical advice. Feeling too freaked out and nervous about speaking in public? Scott offers tips for helping you get over your nerves. If you already speak at events, you'll still find other practical advice on engaging – instead of boring – your audience. Scott also includes his own "confessions" about public speaking engagements that were less than perfect, in addition to humorous confessions from other well-known speakers. The Appendix is particularly useful, offering tips for handling hecklers, filling the front row, and looking good on stage. At the end of the book, Scott provides an annotated bibliography so you can be more than prepared for your next speaking gig. (I really really really wish I'd read this book before my first stab at public speaking. Really.)
And speaking of speaking gigs: SCALE 8x is still accepting talk proposals for the Women in Open Source day. As if speaking at SCALE 8x isn't reward enough, the WIOS speakers can receive a 1-year free subscription to Ubuntu User magazine*, so submit your talk proposal soon!
I confess that I also considered offering my review copy of Confessions of a Public Speaker as a giveaway, but I don't think I'm ready to give it away yet – I should use it as a reference when I'm working on my next talk.
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Emotional and psychological development involves the child's personal identity and self-concept; (who am I and how do I fit into my world?) as well as the development of a sense of self worth, confidence and self-esteem; (why I am lovable).
Social development is closely related to emotional development and directly impacts on a child's behaviour in relation to other people.
Children need to develop skills in expressing feelings towards other people. They also learn behaviour appropriate to their culture.
Children can learn many skills that will increase their self-awareness and self-regulation. The level of a child's emotional development and social skills is reflected in behaviors such as the ability to pay attention, make transitions from one activity to another, and cooperate with others. Sufficient development of these skills indicates school readiness.
Emotional and social development are vital to a child's overall development. A healthy self-esteem makes it easier for a child to learn about the world, to be creative, to communicate and interact with others.
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Education and child care professionals need to model appropriate language, attitudes and behaviour. It is very clear that the way adults talk to children and respond to their needs from an early age, influences children's emotional and social development. Role modeling is one of the most important ways to assist children to learn social skills.
Communication with children must be clear, aimed at the level of understanding of the child and always respectful.
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Diversity can be acknowledged and valued when child care professionals work thoughtfully with all children.
Social awareness begins very early and can be observed in the preschool years. Preschoolers may notice differences between gender and race and reflect this understanding in their dramatic play.
At this age, the nature of play may be different for boys and girls. Traditionally, boys tended to do more rough and tumble physical play, whereas girls took on quieter, fine motor activities or social play. It was not uncommon in a kindergarten to see the girls in the home corner and the boys enjoying outside play. These old gender divisions have become less evident in more recent times. It is important that all children feel free to choose to engage in a wide range of play opportunities.
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What's on the Plate for Billionaire Druckenmiller?
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The recent 13F filings are revealing some very interesting investment opportunities. The Founder of Duquesne Capital, Stanley Druckenmiller, holds two stocks from the highly cyclical Oil and Gas industry. Among his top five new additions, Exxon is the number one having 6.7% of his firm's 3Q filing while Chevron is the fourth pick with 4.85%. Other picks includes homebuilder majors Lennar Corporation and D.R. Horton with a pharma giant Merck being the fifth largest.
Let's have a brief on his top two picks:
ExxonMobil (NYSE: XOM): The world's largest oil producer and revenue generating company has currently a pipeline of ~20 projects to be operational by 2014. It has an industry leading cost structure and integrated operations that provides it higher margins. Furthermore, its diversified portfolio and a dividend yield of 2.6% make it an attractive buying opportunity.
Lennar Corporation (NYSE: LEN): There is no doubt that low mortgage rates and a steady rise in employment will drive the performance of homebuilders. The contract backlog of Lennar increased to 79% year over year providing 4,198 new orders and a backlog of 4,513 homes showing an improving housing market. The company has an industry leading operating margin of 4.85% which will further drive its revenue growth.
These two companies obviously have huge potential, but the inclusion of Chevron in his portfolio is a really surprising move. Chevron (NYSE: CVX) has been facing hard times recently, as the US Supreme Court refused to hear its Eucodoran case that required it to pay a hefty ~$19 billion. However, some hedge fund managers are still investing in this stock. Stanley Druckenmiller has invested $88 million in Chevron. Other than this, Bill Miller of Legg Mason and John Levin of Levin Capital Strategies have an investment of ~$140 million and $60 million, respectively, in this company.
Despite the prevailing hardship, it is relevant to note that there must be some underlying strong growth prospects that has caused some top hedge fund managers to pick this stock. When I had a detailed look on the company, I found some of the growth drivers which are compelling enough to enhance this stock ahead. Moving forward, the company has a bag full of new strategies to increase its output and foothold globally to remain immune from any economic downturn.
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Chevron has various plans for investing globally to boost its output. Let's have a look at its major investments:
- It has acquired Chesapeake Energy's Permian Basin assets. It will add 246,000 net acres to its capacity, including its 7,000 Boe/d of net production currently. Tapping the early potential of lucrative assets will give Chevron an exposure in the Delaware Basin in New Mexico.
- Plans for the emerging markets expansion include acquisition of 50% stake in LL Investicijos of Lithuania which has high reserves of shale gas. As per Lithuania's geological estimates, it holds 120 bcm of recoverable reserves. In planning to reduce its dependence on Russia for the natural gas supply, Lithuania is extending its local resource market to new explorers. Chevron has an option to buy the 50% stake held by the Danish company Jylland Olie and the other 50 percent held by a local businessman.
- Chevron signed a deal with the Indian oil and gas giant Reliance Industries to acquire stakes in its two oil-exploration blocks in the Kurdish, Iraq. Reliance already holds the oil licenses in question, known as Rovi and Sarta and at the end of the deal Chevron would have 80% of the blocks. The 20% stake remains with OMV Rovi GmbH and OMV Sarta GmbH.
Other Critical positive signs
The Wheatstone Project in Australia is expected to deliver significant revenue as it is well placed geographically as more than 80% of the LNG from Wheatstone is under long-term agreements with Asian. Additionally, Yokogawa Australia has won a $20 million deal in a supply bid from Bechtel for integrated control and instrumentation systems for the Chevron-operated Wheatstone Project. Under the deal, Yokogawa will supply the CENTUM VP integrated production control system, the ProSafe-RS safety instrumented system, and the Plant Resource Manager (PRM) plant asset management system for two LNG trains with a combined capacity of 8.9 million tons per annum. Furthermore, Chevron has two more positive stimulants which include restarting of the deep-water Rosebank Project in the United Kingdom and also the natural gas recovery in Satyr-4 exploration well in the Greater Gorgon Area Australia accounts for increase in its output.
While the above discussed indicators give us a snapshot of how the company has planned well its strategies for the long haul. I believe the company offers a good entry with a forward P/E of 8.53x with an appreciation of ~7% in its stock price; it is currently trading at $104.10. New contracts are a proof of the company's competency and capability. Also with the rising world population, the increase in energy demand could give Chevron new opportunities. I would recommend buying this stock.
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Kingston Rossdale Is 4
Kingston's $15K Party, Pricey Perks Part of Being Celeb Kid?
Rumor has it that Kingston Rossdale turned 4 in true Hollywood style! Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale are said to have thrown their firstborn a fete more fabulous than many adults have had. The rocking parents supposedly spared no expense, hosting 100 guests for the celebration at their home. The age-appropriate festivities included face painting, pets, a bouncy house, and superheroes. Kid friendly eats from hot dogs and french fries to quesadillas, cotton candy, and lemonade were also served up.
As a result of their talents, Gavin and Gwen both found success and subsequent fame in the music industry. Celebrity kids experience the perks and the downfalls of having parents in the public eye. Is it understandable if mom and dad indulge their tot every so often?
Celebrity Babies
Gwen Stefani
Gavin Rossdale
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