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Apart from its political stability, strategic location and significant natural resources (particularly natural gas), Trinidad & Tobago is attractive to foreign investors because it has a skilled and productive labour force. The population is well-educated with high literacy levels. As the most industrialised Caribbean nation, Trinidad & Tobago has a human resource base with experience in a wide variety of activities including all aspects of the oil, gas and petrochemical industries.
Jonathan Walker and Gregory Pantin, Partners in Hamel-Smith's Dispute & Risk Management Practice Group, provide an overview of the basic rules regarding hiring employees, and establishing terms, conditions and benefits of employment.
Recruiting Employees Locally
Personnel may be hired through private employment agencies which charge for their services, or by placing advertisements in the newspaper. As well, there are several labour contractor companies which handle employment of an entire work force for a flat fee.
Employees may also be recruited through the Ministry of Labour which operates several employment exchanges throughout Trinidad & one in Tobago. Potential employees register with the Exchange which maintains a data bank of persons skilled in all types of trade and who have technical and technician qualifications.
Recruiting Foreign Personnel
Foreigners may enter Trinidad & Tobago without a work permit either (i) as a tourist or visitor; or (ii) to engage in a legitimate profession, trade or occupation for a single period not exceeding 30 days in every 12 consecutive months.
Entry is on the basis of a "certificate" stamped in the passport allowing entry for a specified period. A person who wishes to remain for a longer period as a tourist or visitor is required to submit to an examination and an Immigration Officer may extend, limit, or vary the time or conditions of the entry stated on the certificate. If a person wishes to stay in Trinidad for a period exceeding 30 days to engage in a legitimate profession, then he must obtain a work permit which may be sought by the prospective employer and which is issued for a fixed period. Generally, work permits will not be granted to non-residents unless there are no locals who are capable of filling the specified post. Work permits are issued for a specific time frame during which a local resident will be expected to be trained to assume the post held by a foreign employee.
Terms and Conditions of Employment
Employment relationships are governed by contracts of employment. Ideally these contracts should be in writing, however they are often partly oral and partly in writing. Frequently the contract is embodied in an employment letter which sets out the basic conditions of employment. It usually contains a job description or indication of the required tasks along with a general provision that the employee is to do such other tasks as may be required.
Careful consideration should be given to the terms of the contract of employment as it provides the opportunity to clarify many important matters such as the period of notice which will be required on termination, as well as the conditions which the employer considers necessary for the protection of its intellectual property rights and trade secrets. Where employees are represented by a trade union, the contract of employment would often incorporate the terms of any collective agreement entered into between the employer and the union.
Where appropriate, the contract may include restrictive covenants prohibiting an ex-employee from setting up a business in competition, or working for a competitor within a defined area for a specified period of time. Though such clauses are prima facie void as contrary to public policy, they may be enforceable if they are reasonable as between the parties as well as reasonable with reference to the public interest.
A restraint purporting to operate after termination of the employment will not be reasonable unless it protects certain proprietary interests of the employer which are recognised by the law. Even where these recognised interests are concerned, the restriction imposed upon the employee must not be greater than is reasonably necessary for the protection of that interest otherwise they will be void.
The basic principle of contract law that a contract cannot be varied without the consent of the other party applies to contracts of employment. Care should therefore be exercised in drawing up all contracts of employment. Also proper procedures should be followed whenever it becomes necessary to re-negotiate any aspect of the employment relationship.
Wages and salaries vary considerably between industries. However, the Minimum Wages Act empowers the Minister responsible for Labour Affairs to make Minimum Wage Orders in relation to specific trades. The current minimum hourly wage (exclusive of gratuities, service charges and commissions) is $9.00 or approximately US$1.43. Whilst the Government recently indicated an intention to further increase the minimum wage to $10.00 or approximately US$1.61, this has not as yet materialized.
The normal daily and/or weekly hours of work are 8 and 40 hours respectively, and workers are entitled to a meal break and rest period during the day. Workers who are required to work beyond the normal hours are entitled to overtime which is calculated in accordance with a statutory formula contained in the Minimum Wages Order 2005. Salaried employees who are hired as administrative personnel, executives and professionals are exempt from the minimum wage and overtime pay requirements. Remuneration may include housing, food or other allowances.
Trade Unions
The law provides for certification and formal recognition of majority Unions for certified "bargaining units" at the work place, and the settlement of trade disputes by compulsory arbitration before the Industrial Court. About 22% of the work force is represented by trade unions that have negotiated collective bargaining agreements which set the terms and conditions of their employment.
If not unionised, disputes are usually settled amicably or by legal action, in cases usually connected with termination. If an employee is unionised or joins a union subsequent to his termination by the Company, settlement is ultimately by compulsory arbitration before the Industrial Court.
Holidays and Vacation
Most employers are required to pay permanent employees for time off on the country's fourteen (14) public holidays. Employees who are required to work on a public holiday are entitled to be paid at overtime rates. Vacation will depend on length of service and seniority, and may vary from two to five weeks per year.
Workmen's Compensation
Employers must provide compensation for employees injured in the course of their employment. The employer is not liable if the injury is attributable to serious and willful misconduct on the part of the employee, unless the injury results in death or serious and permanent disability of the employee. The compensation payable in the case of death, permanent total disablement or permanent partial disablement is determined by law. The sums payable are relatively modest. The payment of workmen's compensation to an employee does not prevent the employee from pursuing any other cause of action that he might have against the employer (e.g. for negligence). However, the Court, in assessing the damages to be paid to the employee, will take into account the amount paid to him as compensation.
The Occupational Safety and Health Act, which came into effect in 2006, seeks to regulate the health and safety of workers and the work environment. The purview of the Act extends beyond traditional industrial establishments, and includes shops, offices and other places of work.
The Act imposes a duty on employers to ensure the safety and health of their employees as well as persons not in their employment but who nevertheless may be affected by their business undertaking. Aside from imposing this general duty, the Act lays down a series of regulations in 5 main areas, namely:
(a) Safety - which includes regulations relating to the provision of protective clothing and devices, removal of dust and fumes and safeguarding of machinery;
(b) Fire - which includes regulations relating to the provision of a means of escape in case of fire;
(c) Health - which includes provisions relating to cleanliness, lighting, overcrowding, noise and vibration and the medical examination of employees;
(d) Welfare - which includes provisions relating to drinking water, washing facilities, canteens, restrooms and first aid appliances;
(e) Employment of Young Persons.
Compliance with these regulations is critical as, aside from carrying certain criminal penalties, the Act bestows upon workers the right to refuse to work where there is a safety or health danger.
Along with prescribing a general code for heath and safety the Act also imposes an obligation on every employer to make a suitable and sufficient annual assessment of:
In addition, the Act imposes certain reporting obligations on employers to give notice of accidents and occupational diseases.
In addition, the Act imposes certain reporting obligations on employers to give notice of accidents and occupational diseases.
In the case of persons employed under a direct contract of employment with a company, income tax is deducted on a Pay As You Earn (PAYE) basis, and remitted directly to the Board of Inland Revenue by the employer. Tax is calculated on the basis of chargeable income, determined after various tax credits and deductible factors are considered. Independent contractors are responsible for the determination and submission of their own tax which must be submitted on a quarterly basis to avoid accumulation of interest.
Tax Returns must be submitted annually by April 30 following the tax year, and all employers are required to remit the PAYE payments on a monthly basis.
National Insurance
A National Insurance Scheme is operated by the National Insurance Board (NIB) to which contributions are made by employer (2/3) and employee (1/3). Benefits include sickness, employment injury, maternity leave, retirement, pensions and funeral grants. No unemployment benefits are payable under this scheme. In addition, the NIB collects a Health Insurance Surcharge which is applied towards deferring the expenses of the health services provided by the State. Health Surcharge is payable wholly by the employee and the rate depends on wage levels, subject to a maximum of TT$429.00 per year. Salary deductions are made by employers for employees' National Insurance and Health Surcharge contributions, in addition to Income Tax payments.
Effective January 2005 several amendments were made to the National Insurance Scheme one of the more far-reaching being significant increases to the contribution and benefit payments. Other major amendments include the widening of the category of employees who are now required to be registered by the stipulation that anyone who earns $80.00 or more per week must be registered; new and stricter time frames for registration of employees and penalties for the non- or late submission of contributions or incorrect information relating to employees.
Furthermore, employers may now harmonize existing pension plans with the National Insurance Scheme without the need for the consent of its employees as was necessary prior to the amendments.
Termination of Employment
There are two parallel regimes relating to the dismissal of employees. The Industrial Court operates the regime which applies only to "workers" as defined in the Industrial Relations Act. Persons other than "workers", as defined, have the rights specified in their contracts of employment or implied into same in the absence of express provision and may seek redress in the High Court.
For "non-workers", notice must be given according to contract or, if there is no express term as to the length of notice in the contract, such notice as is reasonable. As noted above, it is advisable to expressly provide for the period of notice in contracts of employment.
In relation to "workers", the Industrial Court has ruled that the only acceptable reasons for termination of the employment relationship are those relating to misconduct, incapacity or operational requirements (retrenchment). Unless there are exceptional circumstances, the Court usually requires that where a dismissal is based on misconduct, the employee be given at least two written warnings, and an opportunity to take corrective action before proceeding to termination.
In the event that the Court finds that an employee has been unfairly dismissed, it can grant the employee reinstatement and compensation, or compensation alone. There is no right of appeal from a decision of the Industrial Court except on a point of law in which case an appeal lies to the Court of Appeal.
This is governed by legislation. Where five or more persons are to be laid off, the Act requires a formal notice of at least 45 days prior to lay off. Termination benefits are payable for employees with over one year's continuous service, and are calculated on the basis of the basic wage paid at the time of termination as follows:
• More than 1 but less than 5 years' continuous service - 2 weeks for each such year of service.
• 5 years or more - 3 weeks for each year of service.
Retrenchment benefits are treated as priority payments in a winding up. There is a tax exemption on severance payments of up to $100,000.00, with the remainder being separately chargeable to tax at the employee's average rate for the year preceding receipt of payment
Dispute Resolution
The form which this takes depends to a great extent upon whether the employment contract is in respect of a "worker" as defined in the Industrial Relations Act. Where a trade dispute arises, "workers" may fall into one of 3 categories:
• Workers represented by a Union which is registered under the Act as the "recognised majority union";
• Workers who are not represented by a recognised majority union but who are paid up members of one or more registered trade unions;
• Unrepresented workers.
Where workers are represented by a recognised majority union, the dispute resolution process contained in the collective agreement must first be applied.
Where the dispute remains unresolved, either the employer or the recognised majority union can report it to the Minister of Labour not more than 6 months after the issue giving rise to the dispute arose (subject to any extension of time granted by the Minister on application). In the event that the Minister is unable to resolve the dispute, an unresolved certificate is issued. The Industrial Relations Act has established procedures for settlement of both "rights" and "interest" disputes.
A Non-Recognised Majority Union can only pursue "rights disputes", and is not entitled to take strike action. Unrepresented workers cannot report a dispute to the Minister and consequently cannot take strike action in accordance with the Act.■


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FAU is moving up its moving date.
The school announced Tuesday that it will leave the Sun Belt Conference and join Conference USA in all sports on July 1, 2013, a year ahead of schedule. The Owls will have a moving buddy, as fellow Sun Belt expatriates Middle Tennessee State will also join the Texas-based conference on that date.

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Synopsis: It is 1943, in Warsaw, 5703 in the Jewish calendar, and the final destruction of the Jews of the Warsaw ghetto is imminent. Two young survivors are designated to escape and tell the story of those left behind. They escape, bearing photos and documents, via the sewers into the rest of Warsaw and make their way to what should have been a "safe" apartment, only to find a non-Jew in residence. Fortunately, she is inclined to be helpful, especially to the frightened young man. The young woman escapee ... Full Synopsis


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By Benji Snead | email and Pete Christy | email
LUBBOCK, TX (KCBD) – Chancellor Kent Hance refutes any talk of Texas and Texas A&M leaving Texas Tech behind in some sort of switch to the Big 10 Conference.
Thursday afternoon a breaking news report from KCTV in Kansas City said high level sources are telling them that A&M and Texas want to move to Big 10. The TV station there also said that those plans do not have to include TTU or Baylor.
"That is not true," Chancellor Kent Hance said to KCBD NewsChannel 11 after learning of the report from Kansas City. "I have been assured by UT and A&M that it is not true."
All of this chaos comes just one day after a well placed source at Texas Tech told KCBD NewsChannel 11 that if Nebraska left the Big 12 (to pursue a spot in the Big 10) that a PAC 10 deal with Texas Tech, Texas, Texas A&M and others would be "all but a done deal". Reports from Nebraska indicate the Cornhuskers do indeed want to go to the Big 10.
Texas Tech's official statement Thursday afternoon is as follows:
"Texas Tech University is optimistic and excited about the future of our athletics program. We are still monitoring the situation and will comment in more detail at the appropriate time. Our potential options are positive for the university."
UPDATE: Texas A&M then added this statement late in the day.
"Officials from Texas A&M University and the University of Texas met in Austin today to discuss several topics of mutual interest to both institutions regarding recent developments affecting the Big 12 Conference. No decisions were made or agreements reached as a result of these discussions."
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[Written by: Kirsten Stoutemyer, Ph.D.] In the United States, there are approximately 797,500 children reported missing each year; and 58,000 of those are the direct result of a child being kidnapped by a non-family member. Parents, educators, and children are not helpless in the face of these statistics. Many children escape abduction attempts because they have learned to use safety strategies and to respond with assertiveness in the face of an attempted abduction. Child Quest developed the Our Kids Are Safe Kids kidnapping prevention program to address the need for children to learn and practice safety strategies.
Being a parent or educator brings joy – and responsibility. It is rewarding, challenging, and sometimes frightening. Each day presents new challenges for educators and parents to invent creative and loving ways to discuss some of life's more difficult topics. Preparing children to deal effectively with a world in which attempted child abduction and abuse are possibilities requires a team approach involving teachers, parents, community organizations, local politicians, law enforcement, and many others.
Children are more likely to learn safety behaviors if they are given the opportunity to practice what is introduced in Our Kids Are Safe Kids. It is never too early to begin an ongoing conversation with a child about safety. Even preschool children can learn their names, telephone numbers, addresses, and to call 911 in an emergency. School-aged children can learn more complex safety skills. We encourage you to adapt the practice of safety behaviors to the sophistication of the children in your life.
Focusing on Prevention
Among the greatest challenges facing teachers and parents is developing a way to talk to children about interpersonal safety – without scaring them. It frightens children to hear about the horrible things that can happen to them if kidnapped. By the time children are able to read, they have already been exposed to these horror stories on the front pages of magazines at the grocery store, TV shows, and online – so, it is not surprising that they often become terrified of being kidnapped themselves. Learning and practicing safety rules reduces a child's fear, and results in a child who can assertively use safety behaviors to deal with dangerous interpersonal situations.
We can approach children with the issues of abduction the same way we approach them with issues of fire or earthquake safety. We can assure children that the chances of being kidnapped by a stranger are quite low, and we can teach them some techniques that will keep them safer. By focusing on common-sense abduction prevention strategies, rather than on the horrible things that might happen to them, we increase our children's ability to deal with dangerous situations and reduce their fears.
Creating Safe Communications
Parents and educators are foremost among the people a child might turn to for help. It is important to lay the groundwork for dialogue about abuse and kidnapping. Parents and teachers can do this with young children by encouraging them to talk about their feelings. Take the time to ask about a child's day, and about the people they encountered on and/or offline. Ask if there are any problems they are having, and be open to listening. By creating an open dialogue with children – especially about the things that make them scared, embarrassed, or sad – you make it easier for them to tell you about potentially dangerous situations they've encountered with other children, teenagers, and adults.
Let your children know that there is a difference between a good secret and a bad secret. A good secret is a secret that is fun to keep, like a surprise party or gift. A "bad secret" is a secret that feels bad to keep, or a secret about a touch – because touches should never be secret. Ask them to inform you if anyone tells them to keep a bad secret, and stress that getting help when they need it doesn't make them a "tattle tale."
In order to ensure that a child will disclose sexual abuse if it should occur, it is important that parents and teachers use names for the private parts of a child's body that do not suggest that private parts are "bad." If a child thinks that it is not all right to talk about their private parts, they will be less likely to discuss sexual abuse should it occur.
One of the hardest things about creating a supportive atmosphere for communication is allowing a child to say "no" to an unwanted touch or an unwanted invitation – even when we know it is not really dangerous. Children need to be able to say "no" to an unwanted pinch on the cheek without getting in trouble in order to be able to say "no" to assertively dangerous situations.
Teaching Assertiveness
Parents and educators have the power to create a supportive atmosphere for children to practice assertive communication and interpersonal safety. Children can learn to "use their words" at an early age, and can be encouraged to speak in a clear, strong voice rather than whining or screaming. Reinforce assertive communication by complimenting children on the way they worded a request or stated their opinion, even if their request is not one you can grant.
Encourage children to actively think of solutions to everyday problems, and to think out the logical results of those solutions. Helping kids to think through situations, and to consider the pros and cons of different courses of action, will give them a good foundation to build on when faced with a variety of situations, including dangerous ones.
Teach children how to do a safety yell. A safety yell comes from deep in the belly, and is loud. Show them how a safety yell is different than a scream. You might teach them to yell, "No! This is not my parent!"
Struggling can increase a child's chance of escape in an abduction situation, and there are some physical self-defense techniques that children can use successfully, despite their small size. If you decide to introduce your child to self-defense, contact a local self-defense organization to find a class appropriate for children. It is important to talk with children about when it is appropriate to use self-defense techniques.
Having Clearly Stated Rules
It is important that parents and teachers clearly state their safety rules both on and offline. Take the time to talk with children regularly about what your safety rules are whether it be walking home from school or surfing the net. Let them know who can pick them up from school or activities, explain how they are expected to check in with you, and what your family guidelines are for using the Internet and social media responsibly. Older children can handle more complexity in safety rules than young children. Your rules will depend in part on a child's age – and in part on your values. What is important is that your children know what your safety rules are.
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Are you currently a teacher with a career goal of being a school or district administrator? Are you ready to be a leader in curriculum design, a leader in using data to improve student learning, and a role model for students and teachers? The M.Ed. in Educational Leadership prepares current teachers who have at least three successful years of teaching experience and want to become principals, assistant principals, or district level leaders. The goal is to prepare strong instructional leaders with the knowledge and skills to effectively work with teachers, to provide instructional leadership, and manage schools effectively.
Completion of this program should enable graduates to:
- Model leadership styles appropriate to the context/situation;
- Evaluate and develop instructional programs so all students learn;
- Model and evaluate effective instructional strategies;
- Model the integration of technology for effective instruction and management;
- Use research and analyze data for school improvement;
- Understand legal, ethical, and political issues in education;
- Value diversity to enhance student learning and school culture; and
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While writing "Walking Up The Ramp," Gregory Humphrey often reflected on the words President Nixon said upon leaving the White House in 1974. "Nobody will ever write a book, probably, about my Mother." Nixon could have said the same about his dad.
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Many who own Apple stock (like our T-GAAP college Mark) would say that owning Apple's stock (AAPL) is like being on a roller-coaster ride. However, Apple's stock over the past 5 years has been more like a gentle hike up a hill, a steeper hill in 2012. Sure, since its height in the Fall of 2012 it has dipped down below the $400 range, but now seems to be back on the rise up that same hill.
Apple's Big Opportunities This Fall
If you begin to consider the products that Apple has already announced for released this Fall, it is bound to boost the stock upward. There is OS X Mavericks, iOS 7, the totally redesigned Mac Pro and iWork for iCloud. But what about the unannounced products that Apple could add to this line-up any day?
We know the new iPhone is coming (iPhone 5S or iPhone 6 —depending on what seems a better name), but just don't know exactly when. If the high-end iPhone contains the rumored finger print technology the differentiation could yield very big results. In addition there is the rumored "cheap" iPhone, purportedly called the iPhone 5C (the C being for "colors"). All we know is something new is coming with the iPhone product line and it usually means big dollars to the bottom line — which in turn should propel the stock price higher.
There is also AppleTV to consider. An Apple HDTV — not the hockey puck content device, but rather a big flat screen with software integration, has been a buzz ever since the late Steve Jobs told biographer Walter Isaacson,
"I'd like to create an integrated television set that is completely easy to use," "It would be seamlessly synced with all of your devices and with iCloud."
We've written about this quite a bit, and we know if Apple does do this, it would be a huge new market for them. Again, think stock price rising.
There is also the iPad mini to consider. This is a huge product for Apple and many (including myself) are sitting on the sidelines waiting for an iPad mini with retina display. There is a strong possibility that this Fall is the right time to launch such a product.
Finally there is the unknown. With multi-billions in cash, Apple can afford to buy up a struggling telecom, a cable network, or whatever. Apple can get into any market it wants very quickly and turn it into a cash generating machine.
It doesn't really matter what you think, it matters what happens and with all the potential products Apple will, and could, release this Fall — the stock will continue to climb higher, much higher.
Disclaimer: Werner Reschke does not own any Apple stock, and is not a financial analyst or financial advisor, and is expressing his personal opinion only.
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The Ottawa Senators have wasted little time in releasing their coaches.
After Saturday's 3-1 loss in Boston Saturday, GM Bryan Murray relieve head coach Cory Clouston and his assistants, Brad Lauer and Greg Carvel, of their duties.
While they were all in the last year of their deals, Murray felt it was time to move in a new direction. By doing this right after the final game of the season and not a week or two later, the belief is Murray wanted the players to leave on a positive note, especially after the way they played in the final month. The coach who created a negative situation this season around the Sens was not going to be the one who was going to be allowed to send the players off for the summer.
It was common knowledge that many players did not see eye to eye with Clouston. It was also said the head coach did not have a great relationship with his GM. Having Clouston perform the end of the year exit meetings with each individual player would not have been an ideal situation.
Clouston never really held players accountable which led to discontent. He was not willing to accept advice, nor did he do what was asked of him by upper management. The word around the rink was Murray wanted to release the coach mid season. Had he done that Senators owner Eugene Melnyk wanted his GM to return to the bench, something Murray did not want to do. So the waiting game was played for the final few months, all the while knowing how it would end.
In all fairness, the Sens played well over the last month and a half. Adding a goalie, some young and motivated players and a healthy Jason Spezza all contributed to a winning record down the stretch. But credit also has to go towards Clouston for getting the most out of the players recently.
The focus will now turn to another coaching search. Murray has hired three during his stay in the front office; this will be his last hire.
In the past, Murray has gone with coaches who have little or no experience as an NHL head coach. Perhaps it is time for an NHL experienced coach to coach NHL players because trying the junior coach or AHL route has not gone well for the Senators.


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Unprotected Left Main Coronary Artery PCI in Acute Myocardial Infarction
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The standard of care for patients with unprotected left main coronary artery (ULMCA) disease is coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) based largely on older, outdated data which demonstrate improved survival as compared with medical therapy and poor outcomes with balloon angioplasty.(1-3) However, given the data which demonstrate that ULMCA percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) with drug-eluting stents (DES) is safe and effective, the 2009 American College of Cardiology (ACC)/American Heart Association (AHA) focused guidelines for PCI state that ULMCA stenting may be considered in patients with anatomic conditions that are associated with a low risk of procedural complications and clinical conditions that predict an increased risk of adverse surgical outcomes.(4)
Acute thrombotic occlusion involving the ULMCA is uncommon, and can lead to abrupt and severe circulatory and arrhythmic dysfunction. Patients may die suddenly before reaching the hospital, while others who survive may present to the emergency room with acute myocardial infarction (MI). These patients are often in extremis, in cardiogenic shock, and have high mortality rates.
There is uncertainty regarding the optimal revascularization strategy in patients with acute MI due to acute thrombotic occlusion of the ULMCA. The guidelines do not clearly state whether CABG or PCI is preferred in these patients. Although the 2004 revised ACC/AHA ST-elevation MI guidelines indicate that PCI is a class IA indication in cardiogenic shock, CABG is also listed as a class IA indication if there is suitable coronary anatomy.(5) Interventionalists may feel reluctant to perform emergent PCI for thrombotic occlusion of the ULMCA, because of the fear of litigation for malpractice, especially if the patient is likely to die. However, in the most critically ill patients, many patients are likely to succumb regardless of the revascularization strategy. We review the current literature with emergent revascularization of the ULMCA and argue that primary PCI is the preferred revascularization in selected patients with thrombotic occlusion who are critically ill patients with hemodynamic instability, because PCI provides more rapid reperfusion compared with CABG.
There is a paucity of data for emergent CABG for ULMCA disease in patients with acute MI. Two small studies both reported in-hospital mortality rates of 46% after emergent CABG for ULMCA disease.(6,7)
Given the data from the SYNTAX trial and MAIN-COMPARE registry for non-emergent cases, which reported no significant differences in the outcomes of death or MI,(8,9) PCI has been considered a possible alternative to CABG in ULMCA thrombosis in patients who need emergent reperfusion. Comparative data on percutaneous ULMCA revascularization vs. CABG in patients with acute MI are limited and nonrandomized.(10–13)
Several studies have reported on the outcomes of ULMCA PCI in acute MI in the DES era. A retrospective, multicenter, international registry evaluated 62 patients with MI (23 ST-elevation MI) who underwent ULMCA PCI with DES.(14) In-hospital and long-term (586±431 days) major adverse cardiac events were 10% and 29%, respectively, and mortality was 8% and 29%, respectively. Target vessel revascularization was performed in 4 patients, all of whom had distal bifurcation involvement. In another multicenter, retrospective study of 28 patients who underwent primary PCI with either bare-metal stents or DES due to ULMCA disease, in-hospital and long-term mortality at a follow up of 26±12 months were 36% and 3.6%, respectively, with one patient (3.6%) requiring in-hospital target vessel revascularization and two others requiring revascularization at follow up.(15)
Because ULMCA thrombotic occlusion is rare, conducting a multicenter, randomized trial to determine the optimal revascularization strategy will be a difficult task. Although distal bifurcation disease is associated with a higher rate of target vessel revascularization compared with ostial or mid-shaft lesions,(16) primary PCI should still be considered a reasonable initial strategy, if there are signs of arrhythmic or hemodynamic instability or if there are severe co-morbidities in patients with thrombotic occlusion of the ULMCA. The higher risk of restenosis with PCI may be acceptable when patients with thrombotic occlusion of the ULMCA need emergent reperfusion that can be accomplished more quickly with PCI. Emergent CABG may lead to significant delays in reperfusion, with a minimum of an hour or longer during off-peak hours at night before patients are placed on cardiopulmonary bypass. The loss of valuable time before reperfusion is achieved may increase mortality, given that there is an 8% increase in the relative risk of dying at one year for every 30-minute delay from the onset of symptoms to primary angioplasty.(17)
Primary PCI of the ULMCA may also have a safety advantage as compared with CABG, especially for the elderly, who are at higher risk for stroke. Patients with ULMCA disease in the SYNTAX trial randomized to CABG had a 9-fold higher risk of stroke compared to the PCI arm (2.7% vs. 0.3%, p=0.009).(9) The GRACE registry also reported a higher risk of stroke in the CABG arm as compared with PCI (2.1% vs. 0.4%, p=0.02).(10)
Because incomplete revascularization is an independent predictor of in-hospital mortality in patients who undergo emergent ULMCA PCI, complete revascularization should be attempted for patients with multivessel disease and cardiogenic shock.(18) If complete revascularization cannot be achieved percutaneously, or a mechanical complication like severe mitral regurgitation or ventricular septal defect is present, then CABG may be preferred.
Stent thrombosis of the ULMCA can lead to devastating consequences, leading to either a large MI or death. To minimize the risk of stent thrombosis, it is imperative to ensure that patients continue dual antiplatelet therapy for at least one year if DES are used.(19) If prolonged dual antiplatelet therapy is contraindicated or if there is a foreseeable circumstance where it cannot be continued for one year (i.e. impending surgery, financial burdens, dental procedures, etc.), then bare-metal stents may be preferred.
In conclusion, primary PCI is a viable alternative to CABG for the high-risk subgroup of patients with ULMCA thrombosis and acute MI.(20) PCI is technically feasible and can provide faster reperfusion compared with CABG, with acceptable short-term and long-term outcomes. ULMCA PCI is associated with a higher risk of target vessel revascularization with ULCMA PCI, especially when the distal bifurcation disease is involved. However, target vessel revascularization may be acceptable in these clinically ill patients. A large-scale, multicenter trial utilizing contemporary revascularization techniques to evaluate fundamental clinical and angiographic end points may be difficult to conduct, because this condition is uncommon.
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Kick Your Sugar Addiction
Are you a sucker for sweets and soda? Learn to break free.
By Kathleen Zelman, MPH, RD/LD
There's no denying that we Americans love our sugary treats. Former President Ronald Reagan had to have jellybeans on his desk at all times. Vending machines in schools, offices, and almost everywhere else feed our desire to eat sweets throughout the day. With sales of sodas, candy, and other sweets soaring, it's clear that, as a nation, we are virtually addicted to sugar in all its glorious forms.
While sugar is not literally addicting, scientists long ago proved that people are born with a preference for sweets. This innate desire does not disappear as we grow older. Some people find it impossible to leave the dinner table without dessert; others can't fathom a day without chocolate. Many women blame hormonal surges for the sweets cravings they get around the same time each month.
The results of this sugar "addiction" are not always so sweet. Sugar and other sweeteners add calories with few other nutrients and have no doubt helped contribute to our near-epidemic of obesity. (Of course, sugar is not alone in promoting obesity -- a lack of exercise and excessive calories from many other sources share the blame.)
Cavities and Calories
Sugar has been blamed for everything from diabetes, tooth decay, obesity, and heart disease to disruptive behavior in the classroom. But sugar by itself will not cause any of these conditions -- except cavities.
"Sweets can definitely increase the risk of [cavities] when the sweetened substances pool around the teeth or sticky sweets adhere to the surface of the tooth," says Atlanta dentist James Sylvan, DDS.
Aside from that, a comprehensive review of scientific research, published in the journal Nutrition Research in 1997, showed that sugar is not a direct cause of heart disease, diabetes, obesity, or hyperactivity. A more recent government report concurs that sugar is not by itself linked to any of those conditions. However, too many calories, in any form, can contribute to obesity, diabetes, and heart disease.
The Blood-Sugar Roller Coaster
Changes in our behavior are often attributed to changes in our blood sugar levels. When you consume a meal made up of simple, refined carbohydrates -- like a doughnut or a soft drink -- the result is a spike in blood sugar. Your body responds to this spike by secreting large amounts of insulin to normalize your blood sugar level.
In response to the insulin, your blood sugar level drops quickly, leaving you with a feeling of sluggishness and irritability.
When your blood sugar gets too low, hunger reappears, and the roller-coaster ride resumes -- that is, if your next meal is also mostly simple carbohydrates. These are the carbohydrates that the latest diet books denounce, not the healthy, fibrous carbohydrates that come from whole fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.
If, instead of eating simple carbs by themselves, you choose these healthy carbohydrates or add some protein or fat to your meal, your blood sugar will rise and fall more normally without the negative side effects.
Craving That Sweet Stuff
When we say we have a sugar addiction, we may mean anything from a mild desire to intense cravings for sweet foods and drinks. Some people go so far as to equate the effects of sugar to a drug, saying it calms them and helps them deal with stress.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Guide Pyramid recommends we limit added sugars in our diet to 12 teaspoons per day. But the reality is that in 2001, the average American ate and drank the equivalent of 31 teaspoons of sugar daily.
It sounds insane, but sugar finds it way into virtually every kind of processed food, from ketchup to soups and, especially, soft drinks. One 12-ounce can of soda contains approximately 10 teaspoons of sugar. As if that is not bad enough, government data suggest that we consume an average of 41.4 gallons of soda per person annually. That's a lot of sugar -- and extra calories!
Sugars have 4 calories per gram, or 15 calories per teaspoon. So if you want to shave calories, it's a good idea to limit added sugar in your diet. Sounds simple enough, but what about those hard-to-ignore cravings?
Here's the trick: Gradually decreasing the amount of sugar you eat, and how often you eat it, will help you reduce your desire for sugars while lowering your caloric intake. Old habits are hard to break, but making small and gradual changes in your eating style will help you break free from your sugar addiction.
Many people newly diagnosed with diabetes find that after they start eating fewer sweets, foods like fresh fruit taste sweeter and can satisfy their cravings for sweets. Remember, moderation is the key. If you can control the quantity, you will be able to enjoy sweets on occasion.


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Mindy McCready Death: Is Celebrity Rehab Exploitation to Blame?by Free Britney at . Updated at . Comments
News of troubled country singer Mindy McCready's death from a self-inflicted gunshot wound took the celebrity news world by storm late Sunday.
Criticism of VH1's Celebrity Rehab spread almost as fast.
Mindy is now the fifth celebrity cast member to die since appearing on the show, hosted by Dr. Drew Pinsky, and the third from Season 3 alone.
The Celebrity Rehab stars who died before McCready:
- Mike Starr, bassist for Alice in Chains
- Joey Kovar, a Real World participant
- Rodney King of L.A. riots fame
- Actor Jeff Conaway
Starr and Kovar overdosed, King was found dead in his pool with alcohol and marijuana in his system, Conaway died of pneumonia and an infection.
All stirred up rumors of a curse and a debate about the show's purpose/helpfulness. Mindy's apparent suicide upped the pitch of the reaction, however.
Singer Richard Marx, who made news slamming Chris Brown earlier this month, compared Pinsky to Dr. Jack Kevorkian on Twitter: "Same results."
Marx backed off later, saying the crack went too far.
He reiterated, however, that the show is ... well ... "It is, however, my opinion that what Dr. D does is exploitation and his track record is not good," he wrote.
VH1's Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew is not currently on the air. Pinsky switched his focus to non-celebrities in Season 6 last fall and changed the title to Rehab.
Season 3, shot in 2009, featured McCready, Dennis Rodman, Tom Sizemore, Mackenzie Phillips, Heidi Fleiss and a handful of lesser known celebrities.
McCready was a sympathetic character on the show and appeared far less damaged than her fellow cast members in terms of full-fledged addiction.
Pinsky diagnosed her with "love addiction." Mindy suffered a seizure while on the show, further endearing her to Dr. Drew and the others.
In an interview with The Associated Press several months later, he said McCready had a good shot at recovery if she remained in treatment.
"Like with anybody I treat, it's really up to them," Pinsky said. "I never know. If they do the work they're supposed to do, yes (there can be success)."
"If she does the work it will be great. It's up to her how much of that she does, how much she feels she needs to do. It seems like she's doing rather well."
Three years later, she's dead.
Her body was found on the front porch of a home she shared with boyfriend David Wilson, who died in the same place - and fashion - 36 days earlier.
Pinsky issued a statement Sunday night after he learned of Mindy's demise.
"She is a lovely woman who will be missed by many," the statement said.
"Although I have not treated her for a few years, I had reached out to her upon hearing about the apparent suicide of her boyfriend and father of her younger (child)."
"She was devastated. Although she was fearful of stigma and ridicule she agreed with me that she needed to make her health and safety a priority."
"Unfortunately it seems that Mindy did not sustain her treatment."
What do you think? Does Celebrity Rehab actually help its cast members? Or does it do the opposite and actually make matters worse?
It's sad when anyone takes their own life. I don't think alot of people who are on the outside looking in can grasp why? I hear many times all that money and fame, beauty wasted! They are human beings with problems like anyone else and along with all money,fame,beauty are a whole different set of problems. I don't think reality shows are to blame. They are sick and need help but only they can save their lives. A life vest can be thrown to them but unless they grab it and hold on for life so to speak. It won't save them they have to want it and apparently she had issues for a long period of time. I pray she is at peace in a better place where the worries and pain she was trying to get away from are no longer. God Bless her loved ones who are left behind and I pray her two sons will have lives of happiness and peace and will soon be back with family and not left in foster care.
They sign up with Celebrity Rehab, they know they are putting their private lives out there. How could that make them worse? You decide and choose how you will live after treatment. If additional treatment is needed, then you go if you want to get well. Its your choice... No one is to blame!
As always, you don't hear about the success stories, only the tradgedies. Dr. Drew is teaching them about addiction. He shows them what they need to stay sober, but he cannot be held responsible for people that do not follow their after care programs. Most of the people that go there are hard core addicts, they make the choice if they want to stay straight or use again. I think the show may very well help viewers that are addicted to see what they can do for help, or to see what happens if they continue to use. In no way is Celebrity Rehab responsible for the deaths of the ones that chose to use again!! My husband is a recovering alcoholic of twenty six years. He still is very active in his AA program. Many of the people he has seen come in the program over the years have gone back out. Some have died, but it certainly is not the fault of AA that they decided to go out and drink again. I think the program is amazing so that some people that thought they were too far gone can see what their options are..and that they CAN live a normal life again, IF they choose to follow the program.
Ok, these people died from DRUGS AND ALCOHOL addiction. Although I don't necessarily agree with the show, Dr. Drew tried to help them. Heroin, meth, pills, and alcohol were the cause.
Dr. Drew is not much better than Dr. ( sic) Phil and Oprah. They prey on vulnerable people by using them to advance their own careers and fame. Shame on them.
Mindy MCready is an adult who died due to the poor choices she made. It is sad, but it is all on her.
America is a failed society. Proof? The following story is the KKK Gypsys.


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- Don't stress yourself with useless people who don't even deserve to be an issue in your life.
- Never invest too much emotion on one thing because if you do, you end up hurting yourself.
- Learn to live life without worries because God will make a way for everything.
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Style is a boring thing done interesting. A different way of doing… A cat has style. I've seen men in jail with more style than most. Jesus had style, John the Baptist, Caesar. Not many have style and even fewer can keep it.
Describe your personal style.
Classic, American man, circa '62
What men's fashion trends will stand the test of time?
Navy blazers, grey trousers, suede tasseled loafers, cashmere, chalk stripes, seersucker, Levis 501s, pocket squares, manners, the written word, letters (getting and giving) and a damn good tailor.
Men's fashion trends you wish would disappear?
What are your must-have accessories?
A good watch, a white linen pocket square, a tie clip, a watch fob, a good bag, well-worn Levi's that you bought new.
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Be present. Look around, explore, get local. Chose the difficult over the safe. Don't give a damn what people think, but be aware there are consequences.
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I have heard and found it to be true myself that natural childbirth does equal a faster recovery time than when you have an epidural.
I had epidurals with both of my first two children.
I was 10 days late and was induced with my first one. I got the epidural right away with the first one because the labor was so intense. (The later you are, the more receptive you are to the Pitocin and it was painful!) The labor went very slowly because I couldn't walk around or use gravity to get the baby out.
After Rose finally delivered, I didn't want them to do a catheter because I heard you could get infections from it. Also the epidural was pretty well worn off and I was certain I was going to feel it. I asked them if I could try to walk to the bathroom. They left me sitting up too long and I got light headed so they were forced to do the catheterization.
With Walsh I was third in line to get the epidural and really needed it by the time I asked for it. They gave me some type of drug that made you feel drunk to tide me over until it was my turn for the epidural. I actually liked that drug a lot. You were happy even though you could still feel the contractions. I got the epidural and just slept. I was frustrated after getting the epidural that I couldn't prop myself up vertical to push. I just remember sleeping and nursing the whole next day.
I wouldn't have characterized my first two recoveries as difficult until after giving birth naturally to my third. The third recovery was almost non-existent. I felt like myself immediately after giving birth. I literally got up to pee just minutes after giving birth and was able to walk around and move. I had energy while they were taking care of the baby and slept well when we were finally in our room. The next morning I had lots of energy and was just moving around like nothing had happened. (Now could that have been because it was my third or was it because I had no drugs in my system at all?)
So I am wondering what other mothers have experienced? Did you find that you had a faster labor and easier recovery when you went all natural? What side effects did you find from the epidural or other drugs administered?
Do you think there is a connection between women who have birthed multiple children going natural because they are just easier to get out after you've already had one and then it seems like an easier recovery? So it's not the natural birthing but just having given birth several times that speeds recovery?
Let's hear from moms that had thirds or fourths on epidurals or other drugs? Was it an easier recovery than your earlier births?
July 30th, 2010
2:23 pm
OK – I had an epidural with my first and I was miserable. The labor took forever and I couldn't move around. Afterwards I was itchy and cold. With the second, I planned the epidural and it was promised to me. However, the little guy just wasn't interested in waiting on that so he came natural. I remember hurting a lot beforehand, but that only lasted during the labor. Like you, I was walking around just fine not long afterward. I have always said that if I were going to have any more children I'd do it natural. The labor was faster (of course I'm sure due to it being a second child), and I could concentrate on what my body was telling me to do. I recommend natural without drugs over epidural to everyone.
July 30th, 2010
2:28 pm
I only have a joke to contribute to this topic from a comedian I heard one time….
this guy was talking about how his wife constantly held it over his head that she went through the trauma of giving birth to HIS child for him and how he should always keep that in mind and feel guilty/appreciative that she did all the work.
Apparently she took it too far once and said "I had a NEEDLE STUCK STRAIGHT INTO MY BACK so that I could deliver YOUR child"….referring to the epidural. He responded "you can't hold that over me….you BEGGED for that needle to be stuck in your back!"
Have a great weekend folks.
July 30th, 2010
2:31 pm
I think there are too many factors in childbirth (the mom, the baby, how she reacts to drugs, how good of shape she is in, her age, how long the labor and delivery last, how big the baby is, if this is a first or subsequent birth, etc.) for this to be a legitimate conversation about what 'normally' occurs.
I only have 1 child and did not have an epidural. I like to think of that as birth control because it has been a major deterrent in me wanting to have any more children. The labor and delivery were awful. I was a week overdue and the dilating stopped tho the contractions and labor didn't, so they gave me Pitocin. 28 hours into labor I finally delivered my son. I was weak and exhausted and only wanted to sleep as soon as he was born. I could make my way to the bathroom and didn't have to have a catheter but I by no means recovered quickly.
July 30th, 2010
2:40 pm
Theresa you didn't say how the natural birth was as far as pain, etc…you only talked about recovery. Isn't that why we do the epidural in the first place? How big was the difference? I guess that would be a big factor in deciding if longer recovery time would be worth it for some people?
I only have one child and I had an epidural so I really can't comment on the other. But, I will say I was in labor for about 14 hours and there is no way I would have not had the epidural if it was available to me, which it was. Made the rest of it pretty easy. Just some waiting, resting, and then later pushing and out he came. Recovery wasn't that bad either. I was numb for a while but after that it was no big deal.
July 30th, 2010
3:01 pm
I had an epidural when I had my son. I tried to go natural but I was so miserable & sick after 12 hours of labor that I decided to have the epidural so I could get some rest and not be so sick. Recovery for me was fine, I was able to move around fine after the epidural wore off. Catheders do suck though, a lot. My son was a month early and had some breathing problems when he was born but that wasn't related to the epidural. He's a wild healthy little boy now though :)
July 30th, 2010
3:03 pm
Forgot to mention the most pain I had was from where the epidural was. They had to do mine twice since the first didn't take. And the brusies they left were huge and painful for about a month afterwards.
July 30th, 2010
3:12 pm
I freaking LOVE a good epidural! I didn't want one at all with my first, and the back labor finally started making me delirious and my blood pressure spiked so I got one. It didn't take so well. My back labor stopped, and for that I was thankful, but I felt everything else. I remember thinking that there was NO way they could do a c-section or anything without a lot more drugs! For my second I was all set to have an epidural the minute I could get one to see if it made a difference. I think I had a crappy anesthesiologist the first time (a friend of mine who delivered at the same hospital a week before had a similar experience), but this time it was FABULOUS! I went to sleep for 5 hours and woke up to push! By the time I got back to my room from delivery I could walk and do whatever I wanted. Other than the lack of sleep from getting up several times a night to breast feed, I went home the next day pretty much feeling like my old self. I think it really depends on the individual. Regardless -if you give birth vaginally and have 25-40 stitches like some I know -you're going to hurt for awhile! If you labor for 24 or 48 hours -you're going to be far more exhausted than if you labor for 6 and require 2 stitches. It's a really individual thing.
July 30th, 2010
3:19 pm
I had the epidural with both my deliveries and if there is ever a third I will have it again. I liked being able to relax during the hours leading up to delivery and not be in pain. I'm allergic to pain and honestly have no use for it. I was up and walking around in about an hour with my first and in about 2.5 hours with my second child. I've never had back pain, headaches or any other side effect from the epidural. I don't even remember the catheter so I apparently didn't have a problem with it.
I really think it depends on the person. I had a wonderful experience both times and I believe it was largely due to the epidural.
July 30th, 2010
3:35 pm
I ended up with an epidural/saddle block for my first one (C-section) because it ended up being a semi-emergency and it was quick. Honestly, I don't even remember what hurt worst, though, afterwards! Who knows if the epidural made it better or worse afterwards — I was so miserable, it didn't really matter!
With the VBAC, I didn't have an epidural — I don't have any aversion to needles, but somehow, having a needle poked in my spine just gave me the heebie-jeebies. So the second one was natural. I can't compare the recovery to the first one, since the experiences were both very different — I was practically dancing the next day after the second one!
July 30th, 2010
3:39 pm
I guess the whole catheter-as-part-of-an-epidural thing never phased me. I've had multiple catheters over my lifetime due to urinary tract and bladder problems, so it wasn't a big deal. They removed mine immediately after I had my babies though.
July 30th, 2010
3:42 pm
@DB -I'm with you on the "needle in the spine" thing. That's why I was determined NOT to have one with my first! The mind-blowing pain of the back labor combined with the intensified pitocin contractions I was having drove me over the edge though. I seriously didn't want to have a c-section, and the doctors told us (mainly my husband because I was already delirious) that my blood pressure was spiking and the baby was starting to be in distress, so I could have an epidural and hopefully that would calm things down so I could deliver vaginally, or I could have an epidural anyway and a c-section. It got me over my fear of the needles in the spine, but it is weird -I'll give you that!
July 30th, 2010
3:50 pm
Sorry, no experience here since I've had three C-sections. I was induced with my first, and didn't want the epidural either. (No one was shoving a needle in my spine!) But after 12 hours of labor and progress slowing, I was fine with it. Heck, at that point I would have been fine with anything! I just wish dr's would stop with the whole "You're going to feel a little burn now." That's not a little burn, which is exactly what I yelled at the doctor doing my epidural. :-) I was more prepared with the next two, but putting in the epidural actually worried me more than the fact that the doctor was going to cut my abdomen open only a few minutes later.
Just from what I've heard, I think it's more about how much tearing that you have rather than whether it was natural or not. I have a friend who has done both of her birth all-natural. One she recovered from quickly, and the other took her almost the full 6 weeks to recover.
July 30th, 2010
4:09 pm
EPI with both….First one I was up and bouncing around 15 min after she was born. I am serious it was the most awesome thing ever (no episitomy!)
2nd child—whole other story. 8 years later still recovering from that–need a drink thinking about that L&D. (yes everything works correctly still).
July 30th, 2010
6:38 pm
I had epidurals 3 times with my 9-10 lb babies. Unfortunately they did not work. i could have danced, and with the last was gotten up to go to the bathroom less than an hour later and had a spinal headache for more than 2 weeks. Overdue babies, pitocin, and labors of 23-25 hours. I have nothing good to say about the experiences except I got great children from them.
July 30th, 2010
7:24 pm
Only one child–no epidural, no drugs, no stitches. Yeah, it hurt, but it was one of the most exhilarating experiences of my life, and I would do it again in a minute—–if only I had been blessed enough to get pregnant again.
July 30th, 2010
7:42 pm
There is no possible way to compare experiences because every person, every hospital, every doctor and every birth is completely different. I had the most wonderful epidural ever — I could sleep beforehand but then I had enough feeling in my body to know where I was pushing. Both the epidural and the catheter were virtually painless (it felt like a small prick — and I have a low tolerance for pain). However, I did have a large amount of tearing and my baby was only 6lbs. This just means that on my own particular experience I had an incredible doctor administer the perfect amount for an epidural. My body does not have as much 'give' in certain areas which resulted in the tearing. Who knows what will happen with my next delivery.
July 30th, 2010
8:03 pm
@tiger that was priceless lol…finally something made me laugh today and i thank you for that :)
baby 1-in labor for 12 hours…they did the epideural and son was born 10 minutes later…i really never even felt the epideural until after he was out…why oh why did they do that??? i couldnt get up for hours and i was numb and it really sucked!!! he wieghed 7 pounds
baby 2-labor started at 6:30 am…(she was 4 weeks late) and was born at 11:32 am naturally no meds at all…was up and at em very soon after she was born..felt great..a tad sore-she weighed 8 pounds
baby3-labor was long…baby weighed 9 pounds (i weighed 120 when he was born) so he was a big baby…they had to induce because the labor wouldnt progress…that HURT!!! but still natural….felt great as soon as the little sucker was out…
baby 4-had placenta previa-c-section at 22 weeks….she weighed almost 6 pounds…had the old fashioned cut straight up and it hurt really bad…was a terrible experience…she wouldve been my only one if she had been my first!
i would never willingly have an epideural…i hated it. didnt like the way if felt getting it….the numbness after…and my back hurt for a long time afterwards. my recoop time was awesome with the natural ones….
July 31st, 2010
1:57 am
I had three births and three epideurals. By the time I had the third child, I didn't need anyone to hold my hand while I was stuck in the back. I was two weeks over due with the last two and ready for them to come out. I was not in the mood to feel any pain after they induced me. My recovery was fine for all three (and the kids are spread apart so I was a lot older with the third). I was walking around and ready to so home. The last child was a boy, very slim and I didn't tear/rip.
July 31st, 2010
3:42 pm
July 31st, 2010
3:59 pm
I only have one child and I had an epidural. 3 hours later, he was born. After the doctor finished doing her job, I walked to the bathroom (no cath for me) and I didn't have a hard recovery. I was actually running up and down the stairs 2 days later (but I also ran down the stairs up until delivery). I wanted natural but didn't get the chance but I can't say the epidural had a negative effect. I felt no pain and that was wonderful!
August 1st, 2010
2:31 pm
No epidural with any of my 4. I was induced w/ cervidil and that was enough for my 1st. Six hours later and some stadol he came out. I also had an episiotomy w/ him that took me (no exaggeration) a year to recover from.
My 2nd was easy-peasy and she was out in 3 hours flat. No induction, no drugs, nothing. I had to have, I think, 2 stiches from tearing afterward but was fine otherwise. Interestingly though, labor w/ her was more painful than the 1st go around. I had actually asked for something for pain but they said I was too far gone & it was too late.
My 3rd was almost a repeat of my 1st. Induced w/ cervidil & nothing else needed. I had her in about 5 hours and a few doses of stadol. Some stiches for tearing afterward but that was actually the hardest part. The medicine to numb me up "down there" had no effect whatsoever and I felt everything. I screamed more from the stitching than pushing her out. Still makes me hurt to think of that.
My 4th & final was awful. That was an easy enough labor (as easy as it can be) until I stopped dilating. Then they put me on pitocin to get things going again. I have never been in such awful, extreme pain before. It was evil! I thought my insides were coming out. The stadol didn't help anything either. By the time I'd reached my breaking point & started asking for an epidural, they said it was too late & she was ready to come out.
I think the reason I was so opposed to getting an epidural at first was that I'd heard too many horror stories from people who had bad ones. And the human body is pretty amazing to be able to deliver a baby so I knew it was possible to do it. But after my 4th one I know that if I ever had anymore children, I'd probably opt for the needle. No more children for me though. I'm done!
August 1st, 2010
9:20 pm
I have had two children. The first completely naturally (not by choice, but by quick labor), and the second after being induced (due to quickness of first delivery) with an epidural. I totally recommend naturally after having experience both. I was up and walking around almost immediately after the delivery and never took any ibuprofen, etc. after the delivery at all. I felt great, and like my mom told me, I totally forgot about the pain after seeing the baby. With my second, I had pitocin and an epidural. the delivery took longer (mind you I was scheduled for an induction a week prior to due date) and the recovery was much more painful. I was begging for something to stop the pain after delivery (uterus contracting back to original size…which I do not recall at all from the first birth).
August 1st, 2010
9:44 pm
I had an epidural with my first and had a difficult recovery. With my second, third and fourth I had them natural and had a great recovery. Then I had twins which required a c-section and that was a very difficult recovery. With my last child I had her natural at home with just my husband and I. That was the best child birth ever. We had no distractions and it was a simple stress free birth. So after having seven children I felt that my natural births were much better than the ones with drugs.
August 1st, 2010
11:07 pm
My sister in law has a theory about pain and child birth. She thinks there is a certain amount of pain associated with child birth. You can feel it during the birthing process (natural), or you can feel it afterward (epidural).
I agree with everyone who has commented on pitocin. It is nasty nasty.
August 1st, 2010
11:23 pm
C-section for the first; natural for the second with 3days in the hospital; epidurals for 3 and 4. Catheter only for the natural one. Both 3 and 4 I was ready to go home within 8 hours. No quick labors. Pitosin with #4. Pain is not a virtue. I'd go with an epidural again.
August 1st, 2010
11:56 pm
I labored for 26 hours with my first BEFORE the epidural, and 5 more after with the pitocin. I was so close to a c section, and I too did not care about anything once she was finally born. It was so horrible! The second time, I was TERRIFIED when I was pregnant about labor. It's one thing to not know, but to know how bad it really can be was horrifying. I got the epidural as soon as I got to the hospital, and the labor definitely would have been over an hour sooner without it, but I did not care. It lasted 6 hours start to finish and I recovered wonderfully. I was up and around the next day with no problems and even was okay to let my hubby leave to take an exam for law school (great timing eh?!)
I'd say it more depends on the labor than the epidural. 26 hours of natural labor was not empowering, it was terrifying, and I won't ever do it again. My first words to the nurse when I got to the hospital with my second were "epidural, NOW!" That pretty much sums my feelings on the matter up.
August 2nd, 2010
12:26 am
I always recommend an epidural for the first baby to new moms-to-be because it does make you relax a lot. Plus, your body hasn't been through it all before so there is a lot more adjusting that has to happen.
I did an epidural with the first. It was great, I slept through most of the labor, couldn't feel Anything when I delivered and was up walking around some fairly soon. The at-home recovery though was not as good, I was walking around gingerly for quite a while.
With the second, I was going to get an epidural again but didn't have time. Delivery was painful especially since I had no frame of reference from the first time. Recovery was Amazing! I had no trouble going up and down the stairs at home, could walk without discomfort fairly soon. My husband commented on the extreme difference in recovery between the two.
Enter number 3 – breech so I had a C-section. The absolutely worst recovery hands down. Catheter in for way longer than I thought was necessary, couldn't walk around without discomfort for many, many days.
#3 is the last so I don't have to make that decision again; which is good because I'd have to consider the VBAC question as well.
August 2nd, 2010
1:32 am
3 babies, 3 epidurals, and no problems at all. Recovery was tylenol for the next day or so and that was not for anything epidural related. I waited a really long time during the first labor before I asked for an epidural. After baby 1, I wised up and asked for one as I was in the wheelchair being rolled into L&D. I think I was more rested and better able to take care of babies 2 and 3 right away because of my epidurals.
August 2nd, 2010
1:50 am
Recommend eipdurals….With baby #1, I was determined to have him naturally. Labored at home for about 10 hours, went to hospital, and at about 10 pm it was decided to give me demerol to "numb" the pain. Worst mistake ever! I was so dizzy and felt out of control…..I couldn't sleep. Had an epidural the next morning at around 10:30.What a God send….baby born at 4:15….after being in hospital 24 hours and being threatened with C-section…..Episiotomy was the roughest part of that labor, well, other than the long labor itself. I think that my putting off getting the epi really prolonged that labor.
Baby #2 18 months later…stayed at home a really long time before heading to hospital based on first baby. Got to hospital about 1:00 pm, got epidural, baby born @3:00…..just a couple stitches. Very easy recover when compared to the first and I have the pictures to prove it ; )
Baby #3….C-section after the baby turned breech week and half before due date. Epidural was great during delivery and 24 hours as a way to manage pain. However, recovery from c-section was very long. If I had a 4th, I would have definitely done a VBAC.
Bottom line, epidurals are awesome and I would definitely recommend for any mom!
August 2nd, 2010
6:45 am
I had three all natural births, and like my grandma had experienced, I labored without pain for most of it and hard labor started only after the Doctor broke my water each time. With my first child labor was 4 hours total from first hard contractions at home to birth within the hour after arrival at the hospital. With my second child I felt very uncomfortable, went to the hospital at 11pm, and because I had labored so fast with my first, they let me check into the hospital, gave me something to make me sleep, then after the Doctor broke my water the next morning, she was born within two hours. With number three I was freaking out that I would not make it to the hospital in time, and begged my doctor a week and a half before my due date to let me come in so that he could break my water, and I could be in the hospital to deliver. He agreed, and the next morning after he broke my water, hard labor started immediately, and my son was born thirty minutes later. Recovery after each birth was fast for me because I was not exhausted like so many of you from a long painful labor. However, after my third I did have some very painful contractions after delivery and took some Tylenol 3. I took Lamaze classes before each birth, and the breathing got me through the worst of the pain, and helped me to focus. I also had an episiotomy each time, and had no problem with the healing.
August 2nd, 2010
9:07 am
TWG–I had a similar experience with my first as you related to YUKI. I felt funny and went in at 11AM that morning. They could see I was uncomfortable but said there was nothing they could do (real labor hadn't hit). I went to my mothers and got "antsy" in that I could not sit still and felt "crampy". I got home that night about 9 and father to be said–take Tylenol that "pain" is all in your head if you would relax you would be fine. After 3 hours of clutching furniture etc…and timing my own pain in the WRONG way because dad to be kept saying I had been to to dr and they said nothing going on here…I called the number. I was admitted at 1:30 and they SLOWED my contractions down with the IV stuff…I was 4 cm when I walked in…the nurse said Honey your having a contraction. The father, said "we were here earlier and were told she wasn't close." The nurse rolled her eyes and said "Sir this is a contraction, she is having a baby." The dumbfounded look on his face after he had been screaming at me, throwing the coffee pot across the room, tossing furinture etc, because I was "making a racket so he couldn't sleep" was PRICELESS!
August 4th, 2010
2:18 pm
i delivered my first child naturally six days ago. i was only in labor for 4 hours, and the only discomfort i had were 2 stitches. i would deffinately recomend having a natural childbirth to anyone.
September 14th, 2010
9:49 pm
what do i do to for fast delvery i walk two times a day long walk what els should i do for fast birth?
any advice helps.


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Running time: 11:30 Mins approx
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Well now, i'll have to be honest, i totally lost all will to work on this about half way through as more important things demanded my attention, but i told myself i would get this done for :devkalkie:'s sake. I'm 100% proud of this, but what can you do?
I've tried to improve in the areas from last round, alot more FBF (oh GOD why) but still some tween abuse lingers.
Again, a big hand goes out to my voice actors, you guys again did a stellar job.
And also, MASSIVE apologies to :devkalkie: for the extreme treatment i gave Ysef and the possible poor charactisation, though i hope you enjoy it at least... *Hangs head*
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Rated 5 / 5 stars January 19, 2014
oh heck ye this series must continue don stop making episodes for this
Rated 5 / 5 stars January 20, 2013
I love this, I love your old animations adn even your new ones, but goddammit you need to give us some sort of closure if you're not going to continue this. for fuck's sake you had an awesome thing going here! Either way you have my respect.
Rated 4.5 / 5 stars January 3, 2013
This is awesome we all want more please make another one.
Rated 5 / 5 stars December 18, 2012
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Rated 5 / 5 stars June 18, 2012
Why do I bother leaving comments? As always, love it, yadda yadda. Not sure why I never said this before.
And mate, I really wish you'd try to branch off or something. If you lost the next round, why dont you just make the next of you losing? Just for closure, if nothing else. Unless it's something that the winner makes the comic/movie for the round, in which case, damnit. You really had a good story going with this.