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In a recent book review published in Christian Century, BioLogos content manager Jim Stump endeavors to reclaim the word "design."
Some people who brook no "god of the gaps" arguments anywhere else look to these three moments as more reasonable places to insert God into natural processes: God spoke matter/energy into existence, God made life out of lifeless matter, and God breathed a soul into human beings.
Critics of Christianity look to evolution to show how the emergence of human life on earth demanded enormous ruin and ravage, billions of years of apparent waste and futility, species extermination and organism road kill. Not only was the massive dying off rampant, it's mandatory too.
There's a word beneath the water, and the Bow River belongs to God. Have you been listening?
This ongoing series written by historian Ted Davis begins with a brief synopsis of his personal background, and then goes on to reveal his passion for debunking "the now-common view that the history of science and Christianity is one of ongoing, inevitable conflict."
Many Christians believe that they face a painful choice-- either life was designed by God or it is an evolutionary product of natural selection. Charles Darwin himself believed in this dichotomy, and people ever since have felt the need to "choose sides". However, looking back at history, we find that one of Darwin's chief scientific colleagues, Asa Gray, did not share this perspective. In this three-part essay, part 1 charts the relationship of Asa Gray and Charles Darwin. Part 2 describes Darwin's struggle with the problem of natural evil and design in nature, and part 3 explores how Asa Gray was able to embrace evolution without rejecting the idea of design.
I ask the question, "Why is the universe so special?" Now scientists don't like things to be special; we like things to be general, and our natural anticipation would have been that the universe is just a common specimen of what a universe might be like.
Barkley suggests that material creation is not the end of our understanding (as Naturalists think), but a beginning that unveils the majestic and power of a Creator who loves us.
Pastor Joseph Barkley of Ecclesia Church extols the greatness of the God who has brought forth incredible works and engaged humankind in relationship. In the first part of the sermon "Over and Above Naturalism," Barkley admires the factual knowledge unlocked by science, and yet reminds the Church that those material descriptions fail to answer the question of ultimate significance.
Design arguments have been around forever and expressed in various ways. Most of them fall into what we call natural theology, which is the process of inferring something about the existence and nature of God by the inspection of nature.
I will take some time to clarify exactly how Michael Behe, the biochemist and Intelligent Design (ID) proponent who has most extensively developed the "irreducible complexity" argument, uses the term.
Is Genesis 1 describing material creation or functional creation? Pastor Richard Dahlstrom of Bethany Community Church beautifully articulates the insights he has received through John Walton's book The Lost World of Genesis One and probes deep into the Biblical text with us.
In today's video, Oxford physicist Ard Louis discusses the famous debate between renowned evolutionary biologists Stephen Jay Gould and Simon Conway Morris over the idea of evolutionary convergence.
in Genesis two, God calls humankind to know and study the surrounding world. The scriptures say that Adam took on the God-given task of naming the animals, which is, in fact, science: the exploration of the natural world.
Of all the blessings to be thankful for on Thanksgiving Day, none of them surpasses the riches of the eternal blessings which the Lord has bestowed on his sons and daughters in Christ Jesus.
In the last verses of Romans 2, the Apostle Paul relates the "failure of religion because of the terrible beauty of the Law" to the need for a regenerate heart.
Pete Shaw highlights the story of Noah to explore how the story would have been understood in ancient times and from there he goes on to explore how we might consider it today.


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I've heard really mixed things from friends that have been watching American Horror Story this season. Half of the people seem to like it, half of the people think that the show needs to go back to More »
The Dark Angel comes to end the lives of those who call her. Several people seek the peace and freedom of death, while others maintain their will to live. http://www.buddytv.com/slideshows/american-ho More »
Another Season 1 alum returned to the American Horror Story series in what has to be one of this series' finest episodes to date. http://www.tv.com/news/american-horror-story-asylum-dark-cousin-review More »
American Horror Story Asylum "Dark Cousin" Season 2 episode 7 airs Wednesday November 28, 2012 at 10pm on FX. Episode Synopsis : Sister Mary Eunice is terrified to discover a dark angel has descend More »
In the beginning of the episode we see a very sick Grace, who is burning up with a fever. The nurse lifts up Grace's sheets only to find Grace bleeding out, while one of the nurses calls Dr. Arden ... More »
I have heard about the lips of an angel, but all it takes are the lips of a dark angel to bring Grace back to life. Viewers are welcomed by a new character in episode seven, who is the focus of "Dark More »
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Grace is in the hospital near death, as nuns hover over her. http://blogs.wsj.com/speakeasy/2012/11/28/american-horror-story-asylum-season-2-episode-7-tv-recap/?mod=WSJBlog

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Survival of the smartest: Brains over brawn, why? (moral question)
Hello, fellow TED users,
First of all, I would like you to look upon this exposition more as a philosophical moral exercise than anything else. As you can expect, this is not in any shape or form a claim in favor of physical abuse or any other kind of abuse, for that matter.
We live in a society where people who take advantage of other people by means of their superior natural strength are rightly considered bullies (except in sports, of course). On the other hand, people who do the same by means of their innate intelligence are considered winners in virtually every possible circumstance. For instance, in the ruthless business world (among many others). Is it right to use this innate advantage to make mincemeat of less intelligent competitors, crush their hopes and destroy their lives? Why is this behavior not even frowned upon?
Some could say that in order to success in life or in business in particular, it's also required to work very hard, that a high IQ is simply not enough. Yet, a similar effort is made by the muscular guy in the gym. Consequently, level of effort doesn't seem to be the key to understand the difference in perceived morality.
Some others could say that strong people can success in sports and smart people in business and therefore, they should stick to what they excel in. Very well, but then we find that in every single sport or physical job, it's morally acceptable to use our intelligence to our advantage (even in weight-lifting, where a wise workout planning is vital), while in white-collar professions, it's unacceptable to use our physical strength to defeat our competition. So, appropriate field of work is not likely to be the key either.
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Jan 25 2013: Salvador is right. Beat someone up and society puts you in jail. Trick someone into signing something they can't afford, society says you're an innovator. Society blames the victim and calls them irresponsible. Those who benefit from this state of affairs are those with the intelligence to direct the rhetoric to continue the victim blaming.Jan 25 2013: your reasoning is based on a fallacy. you mixed two different concepts, one would be the physical / mental and the other is aggression / competition. in our society, bullying is indeed considered morally wrong. but nobody laments because security guards are often tall and muscular, or that tall people often has better chances to be leaders. of course, you hear people talking about it, but everyone understands that the difference is huge. we might not like the effect of being tall on the results of the elections, but it is not the same as beating the other candidate up.
similarly, using brains to cheat or steal, to destroy or hinder another person is immoral. nobody thinks that stealing a password, or faking a contract is acceptable. but we accept that smarter people get the jobs that need brain. and we also, to some degree, accept that a smart man might get a job not because he is more able, but because smooth talk has its use. everyone understands that using charming intelligence to achieve things is not the same as hacking someone's computer.
in short: as long as there is mutual consent, and there is no fraudulence, there are no moral implications. moral implications start to appear when there is aggression or violation of contract.
Jan 25 2013: I agree with much of what you say, but the point is the terms of the contract are mostly based on morality. Otherwise, we wouldn't think of beating competitors up as a bad thing. Today, there are many more instances where it seems acceptable to take advantage of intelligence (almost every single activity) than there are by means of strength. Which is a clear advantage for innate intelligent people over innate strong people. Survival of the smartest. And from an abstract moral standpoint, some could say it's not fair that the chances at birth of surviving and succeeding are not the same for everyone.
But as I said throughout the course of this discussion, I don't think we can change that and probably shouldn't, of course.Jan 25 2013: I feel it is simple and captured by the quote: "...it is not the strongest of the species that survives, but the one that is the most responsive to change." Thebe Ikalafeng
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Jan 25 2013: I like your vision on morality and agree that kindness should rank up there, but what I meant is that Intelligence ranks the highest in morality when it comes to competition in this ruthless world. Getting rid of competitors by means of intelligence is fine by most people, or at least, it is the approach that is least frowned upon.
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Jan 25 2013: Thank you for that wonderful advice! I'll try to do that when possible :)
Focusing on self-improvement is a sensible approach, as releases some of the pressure of catching up with others. Unfortunately, competition is ubiquitous in our society. For example, every time we get a job, someone else is rejected. Every time we occupy a parking space on a packed street, someone else won't. In general terms, every time we make money, someone around the globe loses it. We can't help getting caught up in competition, even if indirectly.
But I guess we can reduce the exposure to it by following your advice.Jan 24 2013: Another, more general way, of considering your question is whether it is acceptable to be yourself (with whatever strengths or weaknesses you may have) if that gives you an advantage in any respect over others. ANY difference between you and others could in theory help you do better than some other person. It could be any personal attribute.
Jan 25 2013: That's indeed another good way to see it.
But the fact remains that intelligence enjoys a higher moral regard in our society than all other attributes. It seems as if when your get outsmarted, you don't have the right to complain (except when deceit is involved.)
Jan 25 2013: Do you really think intelligence enjoys a higher moral regard than all other attributes? I wouldn't think so.
Is it what you value most in people, for example?
Jan 25 2013: Of course not. But that's not really what I meant. What I meant is that you can outsmart people and get away with it more easily than if you outmuscle them, for example. People would view you as a winner even if those poor people went bust because of you.
You don't receive the same accolades either if you take advantage of your natural good looks, to give you another example.
It seems as if intelligence ranks highest in the morality scale (when it comes to competition.)
Jan 25 2013: I really don't like the use of the word "intelligence"...........Lots of intelligent people would never outsmart others out of anything....
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Probably words like...."cunning, sly, savvy, shrewd, clever, astute etc....." would be, imho, better word choice.
To bring in a quote: "Wise they are for doing bad, but for doing good they actually have no knowledge" book of Jeremiah chapter 4 verse 22.
I believe wisdom, the highest form of intelligence (smartness), allows the bearer to live and enjoy life without competing or bringing harm to others. On the contrary......they help their fellow human.
Having said that, I do agree that some employ their IQ.....for badness......I imagine these are the individuals you, and the whole world for that matter, refer to as "intelligent". Man that leaves a bad taste in my mouth.Jan 24 2013: Survival of the fittest, of the smartest... are all wrong. We all have a right to survive and to live as one humanity and human race. There have to be set rules to the extent to which we are greedy, willing to squeeze the extra profit out of anyone....Jan 24 2013: I think you are looking at the situation in too narrow a context.
The moral judgment should be put in the context of fairness and appropriate conduct.
In fields where physical strength is part of the job, such as the military, firefighters and emergency medical staff, it is acceptable and even required for people to use their physical strength to gain advantage. People with inadequate physical strength are rejected. Maintaining physical fitness is required for promotion.
In white collar jobs, physical strength has almost nothing to do with the job. It would be inappropriate to use physical strength to gain advantage, just as it would be inappropriate to use bribery or sexual favors.
The other side of this, that it seems universally acceptable to use intelligence to gain advantage, does seem curious. One aspect of this is that it would be nearly impossible to prohibit this. Another is that we are constantly trying to improve everything we do, and that requires intelligence.
Competition is a good method of improving the human condition. This has been demonstrated and accepted, and is probably unavoidable in any case. This does result in the less competent sometimes being crushed. But success depends on characteristics other than intelligence. Hard work, determination, creativity, a positive response to early failures, social skills. Your question could be applied to any of these.
Why? Because that is the nature of competition.
Jan 25 2013: I agree with you on the fact that It would be inappropriate to use physical strength to gain advantage in white-collar jobs, that would be kind of absurd. Although, it's interesting to note that one of the reasons why we find that absurd is because we have a moral code that tells us what is right or wrong.
But the truth is intelligence can be used to one's advantage in both physical and intellectual activities, whereas strength is reduced to a limited number of activities. As a result, strong people don't get the same opportunities to succeed in life as smart people do, which is, from a strictly moral standpoint, unfair. That's why I said "survival of the smartest", which is not to say that we can change it.
Success depends on characteristics other than intelligence. I agree, however, you can actually train "hard work", "determination", "social skills", etc...but cannot change your innate intelligence. In my view, intelligence ranks up there when it comes to success by itself. So, brains over almost everything, not only brawn.
But as you correctly said, there's no way to prohibit the use of intelligence and it wouldn't make much sense. However, that was not quite my point, rather the socially accepted abuse of less intelligent beings, even if we can't change it.Jan 24 2013: (Part 2)
In addition, taking advantage of one's strength does not necessarily imply physically hurting anybody. A puny little man can be immobilized and hindered from performing his duties without being physically hurt (of course, he would be in other ways). Besides, even if he is physically hurt, intelligent individuals can also cause harm to people in a similar degree. As a result, degree of harm doesn't appear to be the differentiating factor either.
Indeed, there is no denying that the use of intelligence is instrumental in developing new technologies and medicines that will help us all move forward and prosper. After all, the cerebral cortex is what sets us apart from most of the species. But let us not forget that this discussion only concerns morals, not natural/artificial selection. The undeniable fact that, today, intelligence is of higher importance than strength should not in any way give us the moral right to abuse the less bright individuals.
To conclude, from a moral standpoint, why does it seem socially acceptable to ruin other people's lives by way of our intelligence but not of our strength? (of course, neither should be considered acceptable.)


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Will post more info on the tea rinses this weekend !!
Will post more info on the tea rinses this weekend !!
This is such excellent info. I normally detest making, mixing, adding things to my products...too much time & work, but this is definitely one I will have to make time for. Thanks for sharing.ReplyDelete
I can't wait to try - I also went on-line and found info about Black tea and nettle tea - both stimulate hair growth and strengthen hair.
BTW - why in the heck are u trying to stimulate ur hair growth - LOL - we'll have 2 nick name u Rapunzel in a minute!! :)
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this is great - i have been doing a hibiscus/green tea/ACV rinse for about a month now and it has changed my hair for the better! I thought it was the deep conditioner.. but when I didnt do the treatment i could feel and see more hair clumps come out in detangling. Thanks so much for this review. I have also tried coffee but it is very stimulating and will make me very alert!ReplyDelete
oh my goodness Traycee! I tried a black tea rinse after watching your video on Saturday and let me tell you....my hair has never felt softer! and the shedding has decreased DRAMATICALLY. I am definitely going to add to my regimen, hopefully 2x a week. THANK YOU. you are such a blessing and an inspiration in all areas of your life that you share with us.ReplyDelete
Hi traycee> Can you do a video on exactly how you do the rinse. please! Thank youReplyDelete
Yes, this is good stuff, I am sitting with my cap on with my deep conditioner. I had to watch the video again, to be sure I did it right. I think the video is good as is, very self explanatory, no explanation needed. I am recommending it on my FB page.
I applied the tea using a spray bottle. I would recommend that method over pouring it on your hair with a bowl or cup.ReplyDelete
I've done this two times so far and notice that my hair feels softer and oddly enough straighter (I am 9 months post relaxer). Last night I pour my black tea into a spray bottle and applied it that way. I liked that method because I didn't waste any by spilling it and I was able to concentrate on problem areas of my hair.ReplyDelete
I'd like to try the tea rinse this weekend. I don't like getting in and out of the shower. So I'm wondering if I could wet my hair using a spray bottle. Then spray the tea rinse thru my hair and let it stay on for 20 minutes. Apply my DC on top of rinse and keep on for 30 minutes(Can you DC with heat?) Or does the tea rinse have to be applied to freshly cleaned hair. Thanks Tracyee! - jmasonReplyDelete
This is something that I definitely want to try. I'm always looking for something natural first before I seek chemical treatment of any kind. Thanks :)ReplyDelete
can u do the black tea rinse if you have highlights or will it darken the highlights?ReplyDelete
Hi Traycee, what type of black tea? Do you mean regular tea bags because in London I can find no where which sells black tea. Just regular tea?ReplyDelete
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Hello everyone am new to the forums have been reading them for acouple days. and decided to sign up for them to ask a few questions if you dont mind taking a few minutes and answering them it would be much appreciated.
1. what is proferred for boot hight 6" or 8"
2. do automatic welding helmets come with a manual preset able shade level?
(note: you know your welding at a sertain amps and preset the helmet to its recommended shade level, will the helmet get darker if needed but no decrease past that preset shade level?
3. what do you all recommend for respirators welding? both indoors and outside.
3a. what welding helmets can you use with those respirators if there are any limitations?
4. are independed spats better or the built on lace guards?
5. are there any welding helmets that come with a built on leather flap to lessen light glare from behind?
5a. does adding it on change or void the manufacturing warrenty?
6. are coveralls with zippers or covered bottons preferred? which is safer if any diffrence and how?
6a. is high vison synthetic strips permittable within a welding worksite or is there some non synthetic specialty high vision strips if any needed?
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Welding questions.
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I'll respond to question 6:
Zippers and welders are not friendly. Buttons are less likely to experience damage from spatterGordie -- "I believe you understand what you think I said, but I'm not sure you realize that what you heard is not what I meant."
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Question 1
No lace up for me. I have always worn pull on boots. There will be a time you
will want to take them off in a hurry, also no stiching to burn.
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Welcome to the forum. If you don't see what you are looking for in the first few threads, check out the search feature in the upper right hand corner.
Question 1. In most cases boot height is user preference. I like the 8" lace up style. They provide excellent ankle support. Leather boots and leather laces are less likely to burn up from hot sparks and hot slag.
Question 2. Most automatic welding helmets are adjustable from shade 9-13. Some, like the Optrel Satellite, are adjustable from 5-13. The 5-9 shades are typically used for low amperage GTAW. When the arc is struck the helmet lens will darken to the preset shade. It will not darken past the preset shade #. number. If the arc is too bright, adjust the shade darker allowing a clear view of the welding puddle. The shade must be set with a dial on the helmet.
Question 5. I am not familiar with any helmets having guards for shielding backlight. I cut my own from thin leather. I use a thin magnetic strip glued to the helmet back with contact cement. I also glue a thin magnetic strip to the leather flap. I keep an assortment of extra flaps. This makes for easy removal and replacement. The flaps will help shield your eyes from back lighting as well as keep sparks from rolling down your neck. Question 5a. Adding such a shield should not affect the manufacturer's warranty.
Question 6a. Safety clothing is typically job site specific. Check the manufacturer's specification on visibility strips. You want something non flammable. Somewhat off topic is clothing. Cotton is the safest choice. Polyester and cotton blends will go up in flames in only seconds if ignited. Sometimes all is takes is a few sparks. Be safe.
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thanks for the replies, much apprecate it
Here is my preference for a welding helmet. The Speedglas model I bought comes with a hard hat included.................
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For your first question, Red Wing boots. I finally wore out a pair after 2 years, was in a rush for replacements & picked up a pair of timberland pros, they were horrible, after 1 10hr day took them back & went back to red wings. Might have to look a little harder to find red wings locally but your feet will thank you.
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leave them coveralls alone wear jeans and a kaki snap up welding shirt.you never wanna weld in coveralls because of the chance for a fire to break out on your clothing .you wanna have clothing that you can just grab and yank off at a moments notice. any frayed ends on your clothing should be snipped off they are just a fire waiting to ignight.stick with a snap up shirt and jeans and you'll be ok.oh and no polyester blend make sure it's 100%cotton that poly melts and it ain't fun when it does.


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The daily adventures of a mom of 12 who loves to run and is training hard to see just how good I can be.
Thursday, October 6, 2011
Three things Thursday
- It's snowing. Right now. Outside. At my house. On October 6th. CRAZY. Haven't decided yet if my 10 mile marathon pace run this morning will be outside or on the treadmill.
- One month from right now I will be in my starting corral for the NYC MARATHON!!!!! Seriously, I am beyond excited for this. Running this race is an emotional dream come true for me. AND I get to see my parents, family members and friends. AND Josh and I get a little getaway without any kids (which hasn't happened in....hmmmmmm.... a really, really long time). It seems like so long ago that I signed up to run the NYC Marathon for Team MEB and I can't believe it is only a month away now. I will write more about my goals and thoughts about this race as we get closer, but I AM SO EXCITED. (And I am just $140 short of my fundraising goal for Team MEB. Please consider making a donation here to help kids in need in the U.S. and in Eastern Africa have access to health, education and fitness).
- The little square on my calendar today is EMPTY. Empty! That means there are no therapists for Noah today, no field trips, no appointments, no meetings, no sporting events for any of the kids or Josh...NOTHING besides the usual stuff... running, child care, cooking, laundry, etc. Josh is playing hooky from work today and we are going to go to lunch and spend some quality together (with Noah too!)
The other day I posted this on Facebook, "
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- MCM Mama said...
Wow! Snow in October?!?
That's so awesome that Noah is making such amazing strides!
Enjoy your "quiet" day. ;o)
- October 6, 2011 at 6:09 AM
- Julie said...
I love snow, so send some my way. Right now we just have a lot of dreary rain.
I have an easy day. Workout a little bit, work a little bit, go out to dinner with a friend. Hmmm...I'm liking the sound of that now that it's all written out :D
- October 6, 2011 at 6:20 AM
- Run with Jess said...
OMG, Snow?!?!?! It's a perfectly beautiful fall morning here in Illinois, which unfortunately makes me sad!
So exciting on NYC!! How exciting was Runner's World this month with all the hype in there about NYC. Have you read the book "A Race Like No Other" yet? If not, its a must-read before NYC.
- October 6, 2011 at 6:21 AM
- Lacey Sue said...
Yeah, welcome to the wild weather of the west right?!?! We are expecting snow as well sometime this week (heck, I am your state neighbor, we are practically in each others backyards... lol)
So pleased to hear about Noah!! Miracles happen, everyday, and I truly believe HE is a miracle in and of himself. Your one amazing mom!
Good luck on the NYC marathon! That is incredible!! GOOD LUCK!
- October 6, 2011 at 6:40 AM
- TMB @ RACING WITH BABES said...
Snow would drive me crazy. I can't stand it. Probably why I live in the South.
Yay for NYC! I can't wait! Really hope we can meet up! Do you have plans for post race? I don't. Maybe we could do lunch?
- October 6, 2011 at 7:12 AM
- misszippy said...
Ok, it may be incredibly beautiful where you live, but...I don't think I could handle snow this early!
Great stuff about Noah, no small thanks, I'm sure, to the great environment you've provided him.
Yay to NYC!
- October 6, 2011 at 7:26 AM
- April said...
Snow!? I love cold weather, but it is way too early for snow!
Good luck to you in NYC!
- October 6, 2011 at 8:01 AM
- Suz and Allan said...
Snow already? Wow! I'm so grateful to live in the South right now. Hope you guys enjoy your day!
- October 6, 2011 at 8:32 AM
- Meaghan said...
Huge YAAAYY for Noah's progress. Take the time to pat yourself on the back as well for providing him such a wonderful environment to thrive.
I can't wait to hear the recap of NYC - that marathon is on my bucket list for sure!!
Enjoy your "empty box" day!
- October 6, 2011 at 9:48 AM
- Caroline said...
yeah for Noah! I can see why this would touch your facebook friends. how can it not?!
snow! send this my way!!!!! it rained yesterday and all the californians freaked out. it was on the news. water falling from the sky....only in LA!
- October 6, 2011 at 10:53 AM
- Caroline said...
yeah for Noah! I can see why this would touch your facebook friends. how can it not?!
snow! send this my way!!!!! it rained yesterday and all the californians freaked out. it was on the news. water falling from the sky....only in LA!
- October 6, 2011 at 10:53 AM
- ryanandginger said...
Erin, I discovered your blog in July when I was prepping for a midnight 1/2 in Utah. I think I was searching for some running product- can't really remember. I'm not usually a blog stalker but I was drawn to the title and description of your blog. I have 2 children who are adopted and 2 children who are biological. And I love to run. I never, EVER will run as fast as you but you still inspire me as a genuine person, doing what you love. I also worked with adoptions with LDSFS for a while before moving overseas for 8 years. Anyway, after my last 1/2 my husband finally committed (all on his own:) ) to prep and run the Layton 1/2 this coming Saturday. He has made amazing progress and I'm so proud of him. We won't be fast, but it will be a breeze to finish. So..... yes! I'm enjoying the thought of a "rest" day tomorrow. Today I spent a short time on the elliptical and enjoyed spin class at a leisurely pace. But I'm already excited about tomorrow. And yes, it seems to be snowing most places but my house. I'm just hoping it clears up for our drive to BYU for the volleyball match tonight! Anyway, keep on inspiring!
- October 6, 2011 at 11:27 AM
- Liz said...
Your comment about Noah just made me cry. My little girl is deaf and we decided to get her cochlear implants. Every little word that she utters is so precious. It makes me so happy to see other parents who understand how exciting it is to have your child show that they are learning what you teach them. Huge milestone and I'm excited for him.
- October 6, 2011 at 1:08 PM
- Christy @ My Dirt Road Anthem: A Runner's Blog said...
No snow here yet, but I know it can happen any day. Seems like we always get at least one big heavy October snow. I am not ready for it.
- October 6, 2011 at 1:23 PM
- Tina @GottaRunNow said...
Yay for Noah! I look forward to seeing you in RW magazine! Congrats on getting to go to NYC and Boston, too!
- October 6, 2011 at 7:57 PM
- Shana said...
Not quite snow, but we DID have a 45 degree drop in temps since Monday. Crazy!
- October 6, 2011 at 10:30 PM
- christa said...
Yup crazy day, but no snow here in Vermont and that's a good thing. There was a frost tho!
- October 7, 2011 at 2:58 AM
- Robyn said...
Erin, I haven't seen your kids since your blog went private, but reading about Noah pointing to his teeth made me cry. Amazing!
- October 7, 2011 at 9:35 AM
- Jess @ Blonde Ponytail said...
The seasons have officially changed in E. Washington. Poop. I'm a summer girl at heart. :)
I saw your FB status too, I hope I liked it...if I didn't, I totally noted it! You appear to be such a balanced, calm mom, runner, wife. Amazing. Inspiration.
- October 7, 2011 at 3:35 PM
- Natalie R. said...
I was actually watching the news Wednesday night, and thought about you when I heard snow in the Mountains in WY! The rain has started here, but luckily not too much down pour in the mornings when I run. BTW, I went to my fav running store and just bought the PureFlows. I am probably returning my Gycerin that I bought 2 weeks ago, but I wanted to try one more long run in them. Thanks for all the running info/tips.
And, I am so happy for Noah! That is a tremendous accomplishment. He has an awesome family! I can wait until we come to UT next summer, and for sure we will make a side trip to WY!
- October 7, 2011 at 4:29 PM
- Dina said...
No Snow cause I like in AZ, but it has been beyond cold as of late. I mean 15 to 20 degrees colder than normal. And for us it was 65 degrees and people were wearing jackets. I was basking in the "cold" because I'm at 32 weeks now and can barely take another day of 100+ degrees but I hear it's coming back again next week.
- October 7, 2011 at 10:30 PM
- fancy nancy said...
Oh heck no! Snow in October!!!! No thanks!!!
One month.....I'm so excited for you!!
Yay for Noah!!!!! That is major! How blessed he is to be a part of such an amazing family!!
- October 8, 2011 at 3:46 AM
- Molly said...
It should be snowing here by thanksgiving, right now it's almost 80, which is normally unheard of!
I can't believe how fast NYC came up, yikes!
that is amazing about Noah!
- October 9, 2011 at 10:37 AM
- lindsay said...
Snow already?!! Gross. :)
I'm out of touch with how late in the year it is since I'm not training for a marathon (or anything for that matter).
Can't seem to comment on your previous post (just won't load on my phone for some reason) but I liked that quote!
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Boise State University - Bronco StadiumThis panorama of Bronco Stadium, taken by Christopher Gjevre, captures the action of a Boise State Broncos football game. This WAC Conference football team is known for its superior winning achievements. Breaking ground in 1969, Bronco Stadium opened in 1970 with a seating capacity of 14,500. Today, after major expansions in 1975, 1997 and 2008, it now seats 33,500 fans. Nicknamed "The Blue", the Stadium is home to the famous Blue Turf, the first non-green playing surface ever installed. Located in Boise, Idaho, nestled along the Boise River, the University campus covers 175 acres. Established in 1932 as Boise Junior College, Boise State University currently enrolls nearly 20,000 students.
Bring your wall alive with blue skies, green grass, and a human wave of pure orange! A spectacular, rare Boise State print you'll likely never see in stores. Printed in brilliant color and perfect focus on high-quality paper stock, and complete with a sharp white border that includes the official team logo and a brief descriptive paragraph, this is both a beauty for the wall of home or office, and a great collector's item for years to come. Perfect for the wall of any student, alumnus, athlete, Broncos fan, or Idaho native!
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Fishs Eddy has come a long way since its first line of salvaged dishware. The Manhattan-based brand now collaborates with the likes of Todd Oldham, who is celebrated for rediscovering and reviving Charley Harper's iconic mid-century illustrations of natural subjects. Designed by Oldham exclusively for Fishs Eddy, this set of glasses reintroduces one of Harper's minimal yet captivating renderings.
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A Montgomery County police officer was injured when her cruiser crashed into a tree near Montgomery Village Avenue Thursday morning.
According to county police spokesperson Blanca Kling, the officer was responding to a domestic violence report at 9:53 a.m. The officer was driving near Montgomery Village Avenue and Stedwick Road when her vehicle left the roadway and struck a tree. Kling said a vehicle may have failed to yield to the police cruiser.
The officer, a four-year veteran of the county police department, was transported to a local hospital. She was conscious and able to speak at the time, Kling said.
There were no other injuries, and no charges have yet been filed. Montgomery Village Avenue temporarily closed after the accident, but has since reopened.


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Man arrested, struck by MPD officers tells his version of events
MILWAUKEE- The man arrested and struck by Milwaukee police officers on Water St. is sharing his side of the story.
Police contend the man was driving a Lamborghini drunk, endangering public safety, nearly struck multiple pedestrians and uniformed police officers and resisted arrest. But Jeff Strasser told TODAY'S TMJ4, "I was not resisting one bit."
Strasser said he's sorry he drove his buddy's car while drinking. His blood alcohol content was over twice the legal limit. He expected to get a ride home that night. "I wasn't there driving the car to drive it home, i was actually trying to put the car in the parking lot."
Strasser said he didn't know how to operate the complicated car. "I didn't even know how to drive this thing," said Strasser. "I was in what they call the first gear the whole time driving this thing."
What happened next. -- is part of the viral video broadcast on the Internet.
Strasser says he was pulled out of the car. "There was no question. Nothing asked," said Strasser. "Just ripped out of the car, and immediately, I guess, being beat on."
The man has swelling around his face. He now faces a citation for driving drunk. Strasser wishes things had played out differently. "I know what happened is not right, but...that's not how you make an arrest, by kicking the (expletive) out of somebody like that."
Investigators could charge Strasser with more crimes. He has since hired an attorney to represent him going forward. Strasser said it is too early to tell if he will take legal action against MPD.
According to MPD spokeswoman Anne E. Schwartz:
"Milwaukee police officers made an arrest of a suspected drunken driver Thursday night, April 12 at about 11 p.m. in the 200 block of E. Juneau Ave. The suspect, Jeffrey R. Strasser (4-29-1972), was cited for Operating a vehicle While Intoxicated. The matter is under review for additional charges.
A police sergeant observed a reckless driver at Water St. & Juneau Ave. operating a 2008 Lamborghini in a manner that posed a danger to the public in the Water Street area. The sergeant, in a marked police squad, activated his red lights and siren and attempted to stop the vehicle. Strasser refused to stop. Strasser was observed operating with no headlamps, disregarding a stop sign and endangering the public safety by operating the vehicle in a manner that forced other vehicles to take evasive action to avoid collision. As Strasser pulled into a parking lot, he nearly struck multiple pedestrians and uniformed police officers.
Strasser eventually stopped and refused to exit the vehicle. Strasser was taken to the ground as officers removed him. One officer delivered focused strikes to gain compliance and control as Strasser was resisting attempts to place handcuffs on him. During the booking process, the 6'0, 200-pound suspect, in response to direct police questioning, stated he was not injured, had no complaint of pain and did not require medical attention .
Strasser was placed under arrest and about 90 minutes after the traffic stop, was still more than twice the legal limit with a Blood Alcohol Content of .19. Strasser has a prior OWI conviction from 1999."
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February 25, 2015
This is exactly what I want in a wallet, nothing more, nothing less.
This is my fourth Faustino, the previous three each lovingly worn out. I purchased my first one more than twenty years ago and knew then that I would never prefer another, and only hoped that Bosca would continue to produce it. I have enjoyed this design so much that I cannot imagine what else I would want in a wallet. Well, I did indulge in a monogram this time.
October 6, 2014
Great product!
The Faustino Money Clip w/ Pocket is a great product that combines elegance with practicality. As always, the brown leather of BOSCA is great quality and provides a truly classic look. The card slots allow you to store all of you necessary cards, and the money clip is a sturdy metal spring that holds cash well. Great wallet if you are looking for a front-pocket product.
My only gripe about the product is that when you fully utilize it (i.e. have a few cards - credit cards and ID - coupled with cash in the clip) it gets to be a bit bulky. To truly use this as a slim front pocket, you need to really have a maximum of 1 card in each slot (4 total) and less than 7-10 separate bills on hand. Other than that, its a great product that I looking forward to using for a long time to come!
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Interpretive Handbook
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Factor VIII Inhibitor Evaluation
Clinical Information Discusses physiology, pathophysiology, and general clinical aspects, as they relate to a laboratory test
Factor VIII inhibitors are IgG antibodies directed against coagulation FVIII that typically result in development of potentially life-threatening hemorrhage. These antibodies may develop in 1 of 4 different patient populations:
-Patients with congenital FVIII deficiency (hemophilia A) in response to therapeutic infusions of factor VIII concentrate
-Elderly nonhemophiliac patients (not previously factor VIII deficient)
-Women in postpartum period
-Patients with other autoimmune illnesses
Useful For Suggests clinical disorders or settings where the test may be helpful
Detecting the presence and titer of a specific factor inhibitor directed against coagulation factor VIII
Interpretation Provides information to assist in interpretation of the test results
Normally, there is no inhibitor, (ie, negative result).
If the screening assays indicate the presence of an inhibitor, it will be quantitated and reported in Bethesda (or equivalent) units.
Cautions Discusses conditions that may cause diagnostic confusion, including improper specimen collection and handling, inappropriate test selection, and interfering substances
This test is not useful for detecting the presence of inhibitors directed against other clotting factors and will not detect the presence of lupus anticoagulants.
If presence or type of inhibitor is unknown, PROCT / Prolonged Clot Time Profile or LUPPR / Lupus Anticoagulant Profile should be ordered.
Occasionally, a potent lupus-like anticoagulant may cause false-positive results for a specific factor inhibitor (eg, factor VIII or IX). See preceding caution statement.
Reference Values Describes reference intervals and additional information for interpretation of test results. May include intervals based on age and sex when appropriate. Intervals are Mayo-derived, unless otherwise designated. If an interpretive report is provided, the reference value field will state this.
Adults: 55-200%
Normal, full-term newborn infants or healthy premature infants usually have normal or elevated factor VIII.*
*See Pediatric Hemostasis References in Coagulation Studies in Special Instructions.
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Clinical References Provides recommendations for further in-depth reading of a clinical nature
1. Kasper CK: Treatment of factor VIII inhibitors. Prog Hemost Thromb 1989;9:57-86
2. Peerschke EI, Castellone DD, Ledford-Kraemer M, et al: Laboratory assessment of FVIII inhibitor titer. Am J Clin Pathol 2009;131(4):552-558
3. Pruthi RK, Nichols WL: Autoimmune factor VIII inhibitors. Curr Opin Hematol 1999;6(5):314-322


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There are over fifty people involved in one or more of twelve teams that contribute to the operation of Royal Port Nicholson Yacht Club. This group of people is affectionately known as the "Royal Port Nic Crew". Their common purpose is to operate a fourishing yacht club that enhances the vibrancy of Wellington by providing a key sporting, recreational, business and social focal point for Wellingtonians. Contact details for each of the members of the crew are available through the menus on the left or by clicking on the photos below.
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The Erhart is a modern 4-star hotel situated in a quiet yet central location, just a short walk to the village and the Gaislachkogel gondola. The hotel has a charming reception area with a lounge and romantic open fireplace as well as a wellness area where you can relax after a long day on the slopes.
Please Note: all dietary requirements must be provided at the time of booking.
Iglu acts as a travel agent for disclosed principals/tour operators, further details
of which will be made available at the time of booking. Your holiday contract will
be bound by the tour operators terms and conditions.
Prices are shown for a basic room or unit, can be subject to change and are indicative
until time of booking. Please call on 020 8544 7114 for prices for other travel
and room options for this property.
Prices shown are per person per week based on maximum occupancy. Descriptions and
quality ratings are provided by the Tour Operator (or one of the Tour Operators
where similar holidays are offered by more than one supplier). We reserve the right
to make minor adjustments to the description or rating based on staff and customer
feedback. For payments by credit card, a 2.5% credit card charge (4% for AMEX) will
be added to your invoice. If you pay by a UK issued debit card, there is no charge.
All bookings are subject to a £5 per person Passenger Admin Fee charged by Iglu.com.


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Interpretive Handbook
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Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae by Nucleic Acid Amplification (GEN-PROBE)
Clinical Information Discusses physiology, pathophysiology, and general clinical aspects, as they relate to a laboratory test
Chlamydia is caused by the obligate intracellular bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis and is the most prevalent sexually transmitted bacterial infection (STI) in the United States.(1,2) In 2010, 1.3 million documented cases were reported to the CDC.(2) Given that 3 out of 4 infected women and 1 out of 2 infected men will be asymptomatic initially, the actual prevalence of disease is thought to be much greater than reported.(2) The organism causes genitourinary infections in women and men and may be associated with dysuria and vaginal, urethral, or rectal discharge. In women, complications include pelvic inflammatory disease, salpingitis, and infertility. Approximately 25% to 30% of women who develop acute salpingitis become infertile.(2) Complications among men are rare, but include epididymitis and sterility. Rarely, genital chlamydial infection can cause arthritis with associated skin lesions and ocular inflammation (Reiter syndrome). Chlamydia trachomatis can be transmitted from the mother during deliver and is associated with conjunctivitis and pneumonia. Finally, Chlamydia trachomatis may cause hepatitis and pharyngitis in adult.
Once detected, the infection is easily treated by a short course of antibiotic therapy.(2) Annual Chlamydia screening is now recommended for all sexually active women age 25 years and younger, and for older women with risk factors for infection, such as a new sex partner or multiple sex partners.(2) The CDC also recommends that all pregnant women be given a screening test for chlamydia infection.(2) Repeat testing for test-of-cure is not recommended after treatment with a standard treatment regimen unless patient compliance is in question, reinfection is suspected, or the patient's symptoms persist. Repeat testing of pregnant women, 3 weeks after completion of therapy, is also recommended to ensure therapeutic cure.(2)
Gonorrhea is caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae. It is also a very common STI, with 301,174 cases of gonorrhea reported to CDC in 2009.(1,2) Like Chlamydia, many infections in women are asymptomatic, and the true prevalence of gonorrhea is likely much higher than reported.(1,2) The organism causes genitourinary infections in women and men and may be associated with dysuria and vaginal, urethral, or rectal discharge. Complications include pelvic inflammatory disease in women and gonococcal epididymitis and prostatitis in men. Gonococcal bacteremia, pharyngitis, and arthritis may also occur. Infection in men is typically associated with symptoms that would prompt clinical evaluation. Given the risk for asymptomatic infection in women, screening is recommended for women at increased risk of infection (eg, women with previous gonorrhea or other STI, inconsistent condom use, new or multiple sex partners, and women in certain demographic groups such as those in communities with high STI prevalence.)(2) The CDC currently recommends dual antibiotic treatment due to emerging antimicrobial resistance.(2)
Culture was previously considered to be the gold standard test for diagnosis of Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae infection. However, these organisms are labile in vitro, and precise specimen collection, transportation, and processing conditions are required to maintain organism viability, which is necessary for successful culturing. In comparison, nucleic acid amplification testing (NAAT) provides superior sensitivity and specificity and is now the recommended method for diagnosis in most cases.(2-5) Immunoassays and nonamplification DNA tests are also available for Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae detection, but these methods are significantly less sensitive and less specific than NAATs.(2-5)
Improved screening rates and increased sensitivity of NAAT testing have resulted in an increased number of accurately diagnosed cases.(2-5) Improved detection rates result from both the increased performance of the assay and the patients' easy acceptance of urine testing. Early identification of infection enables sexual partners to seek testing and/or treatment as soon as possible and reduces the risk of disease spread. Prompt treatment reduces the risk of infertility in women.
Useful For Suggests clinical disorders or settings where the test may be helpful
Detection of Chlamydia trachomatis or Neisseria gonorrhoeae
Interpretation Provides information to assist in interpretation of the test results
A positive result indicates that rRNA of Chlamydia trachomatis and/or Neisseria gonorrhoeae is present in the specimen tested and strongly supports a diagnosis of chlamydial/gonorrheal infection.
A negative result indicates that rRNA for Chlamydia trachomatis and/or Neisseria gonorrhoeae was not detected in the specimen.
The predictive value of an assay depends on the prevalence of the disease in any particular population. In settings with a high prevalence of sexually transmitted disease, positive assay results have a high likelihood of being true positives. In settings with a low prevalence of sexually transmitted disease, or in any setting in which a patient's clinical signs and symptoms or risk factors are inconsistent with gonococcal or chlamydial urogenital infection, positive results should be carefully assessed and the patient retested by other methods (eg, culture for Neisseria gonorrhoeae), if appropriate.
A negative result does not exclude the possibility of infection. If clinical indications strongly suggest gonococcal or chlamydial infection, additional specimens should be collected for testing. A result of indeterminate indicates that a new specimen should be collected.
This test has not been shown to cross react with commensal (nonpathogenic) Neisseria species present in the oropharynx.
Cautions Discusses conditions that may cause diagnostic confusion, including improper specimen collection and handling, inappropriate test selection, and interfering substances
Care must be taken to avoid cross-contamination during handling of PreservCyt solution liquid Pap specimens. If testing PreservCyt specimens processed with the ThinPrep 2000 processor, it is important to follow procedures to reduce the risk for cross-contamination during Pap processing such as bleaching of the PreservCyt filter cap and changing gloves between each sample. Refer to the ThinPrep 2000 Processor Operator's Manual and the APTIMA Specimen for further guidance.
The performance of endocervical, vaginal, and male urethral swab specimens, male and female urine specimens, and PreservCyt solution liquid Pap specimens has not been evaluated in adolescents less than 16 years of age. This report is intended for use in clinical monitoring or management of patients; it is not intended for use in medico-legal applications. The performance of vaginal swab specimens has not been evaluated in pregnant women.
Appropriate specimen collection and handling is necessary for optimal assay performance.
Results should be interpreted in conjunction with other laboratory and clinical information.
A negative test result does not exclude the possibility of infection. Improper specimen collection, concurrent antibiotic therapy, presence of inhibitors, or low numbers of organisms in the specimen (ie, below the sensitivity of the test) may cause false-negative test results.
In low-prevalence populations, positive results must be interpreted carefully as false-positive results may occur more frequently than true-positive results in this setting.
In general, this assay should not be used to assess therapeutic success or failure, since nucleic acids from these organisms may persist for 3 weeks or more following antimicrobial therapy.
The presence of mucous does not interfere with this assay. However, this test requires endocervical cells, and if excess mucous is not removed prior to collection, adequate numbers of these cells may not be obtained.
No interference is expected due to:
-Lubricants and spermicides
The effects of use of tampons, douching, specimen types other than those listed in Specimen Required, and specimen collection variable have not been determined.
Testing of urine specimens with this method is not intended to replace cervical exam and endocervical sampling for diagnosis of urogenital infection; infections may result from other causes or concurrent infections may occur.
Testing urine specimens as the sole test for identifying female patients with chlamydial or gonococcal infections may miss some infected individuals.
Performance estimates for urine specimens are based on evaluation of urine obtained from the first part of the urine stream; performance on midstream collections has not been determined.
This assay does detect plasmid-free variants of Chlamydia trachomatis.
This assay does not detect Chlamydia pneumoniae.
This assay has not been shown to cross-react with commensal (nonpathogenic) Neisseria species in the oropharynx.
Reference Values Describes reference intervals and additional information for interpretation of test results. May include intervals based on age and sex when appropriate. Intervals are Mayo-derived, unless otherwise designated. If an interpretive report is provided, the reference value field will state this.
Chlamydia trachomatis
Neisseria gonorrhoeae
Clinical References Provides recommendations for further in-depth reading of a clinical nature
1. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 2002. Reporting of laboratory-confirmed chlamydial infection and gonorrhea by providers affiliated with three large Managed Care Organizations-United States, 1995-1999. MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep 2002;51:256-259
2. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Sexually Transmitted Diseases Treatment Guidelines, 2010. MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep 2010;59:RR12
3. Crotchfelt KA, Pare B, Gaydos C, Quinn TC: Detection of Chlamydia trachomatis by the GEN-PROBE AMPLIFIED Chlamydia trachomatis Assay (AMP CT) in urine specimens from men and women and endocervical specimens from women. J Clin Microbiol 1998 Feb;36(2):391-394
4. Gaydos CA, Quinn TC, Willis D, et al: Performance of the APTIMA Combo 2 assay for detection of Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae in female urine and endocervical swab specimens. J Clin Microbiol 2003 Jan;41(1):304-309
5. Chernesky MA, Jang DE: APTIMA transcription-mediated amplification assays for Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae. Expert Rev Mol Diagn 2006 Jul;6(4):519-525


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Boutique Patong Condominium Development
- Patong, West Phuket
- Studio - 2
- 1 - 2
- Ref No. 1348
7% guaranteed rental return for 3 years and price reductions on selected units
This development of just 60 affordable condominium units is located on a hillside in Patong with sea and sunset views from the upper floors.
Units are comprised of studios, 1-bed and 2-bed apartments which are sold fully-furnished including built-in and loose furniture as well as a fully-equipped kitchen. Interiors and furnishings will be supplied by one of Thailand's leading contractors responsible for 5-star resorts such as the Four Seasons, Anantara and Banyan Tree.
Facilities include a swimming pool, spa, fitness centre, sauna and steam. A complimentary shuttle bus is provided to the beach and Jungceylon Shopping Centre.
Ideal as for investors, the development will be run as a resort to generate a strong return on investment for buyers.
Key Features
- Resort-style sea view apartments
- Excellent sea and mountain views
- Kitchenettes
- Communal swimming pool
- Fitness centre
- Spa
- Sauna and steam room
- On-site rental management
- Lobby
- Car park (indoor & outdoor)
- Shuttle service to the beach and Jungceylon
- 24-hour security & CCTV
Set at the foot of the hills of Patong with views to the sea and surrounding hillside. The centre of Patong is just 10 minutes walk, where you can find a wide selection of restaurants, shops and vibrant nightlife.
Unit Types
Living Area: 31-36 sqm, Price: 3.4M – 4.7M THB
Living Area: 43-56 sqm, Price: 4.2M – 7.2M THB
Living Area: 88 – 89 sqm, Price: 12.5M – 12.6M THB
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Property Details
- BedroomStudio - 2
- Bathroom1 - 2
- ViewSea View
- TypeApartment/Condo
- ParkingShared
- Swimming PoolShared
- Building Area31 sqm - 89 sqm
- Ownership StructureForeign Freehold or Leasehold
- FeaturesForeign Freehold, Fully-furnished, Sea View
- Community Features24-hour Security, Fitness Centre, Off-plan/Under Construction, Resort-style Development, Sauna/Steam Room, Shared Swimming Pool, Spa
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Test ID: FLEC
Flecainide, Serum
Useful For Suggests clinical disorders or settings where the test may be helpful
Optimizing dosage
Assessing toxicity
Monitoring compliance
Clinical Information Discusses physiology, pathophysiology, and general clinical aspects, as they relate to a laboratory test
Flecainide (Tambocor) is a class I cardiac antiarrhythmic agent with electrophysiologic properties similar to lidocaine, quinidine, procainamide, and tocainide. Flecainide produces a dose-related decrease in intracardiac conduction in all parts of the heart, with the greatest effect on the His-Purkinje system. Atrial effects are limited. Flecainide causes a dose-related and plasma concentration-related decrease in single and multiple premature ventricular contractions and can suppress recurrence of ventricular tachycardia.
Flecainide is eliminated from blood by hepatic metabolism as well as renal clearance; significant changes in either organ system will cause impaired clearance. During preclinical trials, patients with congestive heart failure were observed to have radically altered clearance properties. Cardiac toxicity attributed to flecainide is related to its cardiac conduction slowing properties. Excessive prolongation of PR, QRS, and QT intervals occurs with increased amplitude of the T wave. Reductions in myocardial rate, contractility, as well as conduction disturbances, are also associated with excessive dose and plasma concentration of flecainide.
Death can occur from hypotension, respiratory failure, and asystole.
Flecainide is contraindicated in patients with sick sinus syndrome. It causes sinus bradycardia, sinus pause, or sinus arrest.
Reference Values Describes reference intervals and additional information for interpretation of test results. May include intervals based on age and sex when appropriate. Intervals are Mayo-derived, unless otherwise designated. If an interpretive report is provided, the reference value field will state this.
0.2-1.0 mcg/mL
Interpretation Provides information to assist in interpretation of the test results
Flecainide is most effective in premature ventricular contractions suppression at plasma concentrations in the range of 0.2 to 1.0 mcg/mL.
Plasma concentrations >1.0 mcg/mL are associated with a high rate of cardiac adverse experiences such as conduction defects or bradycardia.
Therapeutic concentration: 0.2 to 1.0 mcg/mL.
Cautions Discusses conditions that may cause diagnostic confusion, including improper specimen collection and handling, inappropriate test selection, and interfering substances
No significant cautionary statements
Clinical Reference Provides recommendations for further in-depth reading of a clinical nature
Josephson ME, Buxton AE, Marchlinski FE: The tachyarrhythmias: tachycardias. In Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine. 12th edition. Edited by JD Wilson, E Braunwald, KJ Isselbacher, et al: New York, McGraw-Hill Book Company, 1991, p 915