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Excerpt: If there is an effort to save the KBI bearings plant from being driven out of business, then it's a quiet gathering working below the radar. We're not sure a strategy without publicity can work and we're troubled by concerns workers and retired employees of the former New Departure factory shared after a labor contract was signed earlier this month. They said they feared this contract could be the last one at the factory that for generations was the No. 1 employer in the region.
The auto industry dominated the local economy for six decades, but as the plant at Perkins and Hayes avenues potentially winds down, with wages now considerably lower than in years past and a work force considerably diminished in number, there is no fanfare and no effort we can discern to save it from extinction.
New Departure was a General Motors property before it was Delphi and before it was KBI, but it's fate was perhaps sealed when GM shed it and the previous contracts and Delphi bankruptcy hog-tied its future.
Plant workers clock-in and clock-out every day without any job security It appears now the clock might be ticking away to the final days for KBI workers and their families. The employees and retirees said they fear the new contract — which primarily extends the wage agreements forged in courts over the years — will be the last one. The contact expires Sept. 14, 2015.
We'd like to see a coalition of leaders — including U.S. senators Sherrod Brown and Rob Portman and U.S. Rep. Marcy Kaptur — develop a strategy to wage a very public campaign to preserve this factory. That same team might also examine what needs to be done to secure a long-term agreement to keep Ventra Sandusky, the former Ford plant on Tiffin Avenue.
The jobs at KBI and Ventra are important to our local economy. Losing one or either of these factories will be a major blow to our communities and school districts, and it would create a hole in the economy and a void in opportunities and the way life has been lived in this area for more than 60 years.
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Seems like the whole country has a fever so what's your best cool off dinner plans?
re: inaplasticcup
very good looking sandwich inaplcup!!! that soup looks wonderful too!
re: chef chicklet
Thank ya, chicklet! :)
re: inaplasticcup
You even make egg salad sandwich look good! So fresh and colorful.
re: L.Nightshade
Thanks, Nightshade! :)
I am in my P-phase: I made pie crust, pudding, potatoes, pasta salad & pork chops for dinner. Pizza crust is tomorrow. Here's my strawberry pie with chamomile & raspberry glaze.
re: Phurstluv
Absolutely gorgeous!
re: Phurstluv
Nice work on the luscious pie, girlie...
re: Phurstluv
Thanks, Girls, the pie was delicious!! I hadn't made a strawberry pie in ages. I used the crust recipe in the Aug BonApp, and got the idea for the glaze there too. The berries are just amazing, now I understand why this particular stand at the Wed FM in Santa Monica sells for twice the others. Tiny ones were so sweet, no sugar needed!
re: Phurstluv
Chamomile for the strawberry pie glaze? As in tea? What a cool idea, a calming strawberry pie! It all looks lovely.
re: Phurstluv
Phurstluv that strawberry pie is droolworthy. Looks lucious, and a chamomile glaze is genius. I love tiny strawberries. At my old farm I had a patch of tiny wild ones. I miss them!
re: Matahari22
Yes, Ladies, chamomile as in tea. It had some mint in it too that worked. I just steeped one tea bag in with some hot water and red raspberry preserves, heat them up then reduced. Yes, these tiny berries were perfect for a pie, starting to crave some for breakfast now!
re: Phurstluv
Funny Phurstluv!
re: Phurstluv
nice work!
re: Phurstluv
Phurst everything looks spectacular but those potatoes are making me hungry! Are they double stuffed? What's in there if you don't mind me asking?
re: Phurstluv
Lovely pics Phurst; can't imagine how Phab it all tasted.
re: nomadchowwoman
Thanks, and long time no see, ncw!! Nice to have you around!
BC, those are baked stuffed, not sure what double stuffed means, but I bake them first, then hollow out, crisp up shells, then add butter, bacon, cheese, scallions, pepper and milk to the pulp, and stuff back in the shells. then bake again until hot and browned. My boys really love them now, they love baked potatoes period and this way is a bit more special.
re: Phurstluv
Thanks Phurst, those sound fabulous. Honestly I'm not sure why but that's what we refer to as a double-stuffed potato.
re: Phurstluv
Wha???? You cook alphabetically? :)) That sounds like something I'd do.
re: Phurstluv
Wow, PL! beautimous!!
I made some broccoli beef with a side of yakisoba and spicy veg (that wasn't very spicy, but still good).
I used some homemade chili oil and it is not hot enough. If anyone knows how to save it (make it hotter) let me know. It was the simple prep of hot oil, thai chili and a bit of sesame oil to finish. It is red colored but not hot :(
re: sedimental
Do you have any of those red chili flakes that come with your pizza? (Or that you actually bought? :P)
If you heat them up just a bit (pan or microvave) and crush them down a bit further or give them a quick whirl in your coffee grinder and add them into the oil, that might do the trick.
Or a couple strips of habanero infused into the oil would do it for sure.
re: sedimental
I agree w ina sedimental. I just made a chili oil from the COTM. You warmed oil on the stove w some chili flakes, coarsely chopped jalapenos and some paprika and let that steep for a bit before removing from heat and refrigerating overnight. The next day you strain and you're good to go! It made for a really fresh tasting oil w a nice kick.
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Tonight I made shredded chicken BBQ sandwiches for an early dinner and no-bake chocolate oatmeal cookies for dessert.
I just got a new chef's knife, so in my urge to try out the razor-sharp blade, I'll be making a trip to Whole Foods tomorrow to purchase some fresh veggies, fruit and other things to cut... :)
Sweet sweeet Friday! Garden is on full production mode (overdrive,really), so tonight it's eggplant and roasted pepper frittata, balsamic roasted new potatoes ( these babies look like marbles), a simple hearts of palm salad, and some blueberry streusel muffins. Have a great weekend shugs~
re: shecrab
I have garden envy now. :)
re: inaplasticcup
me too. least we have good mexi-markets ;p)
re: Phurstluv
Si. There is that. :)
re: shecrab
I'm sooo jealous! Do you find that often you need to pick twice as much veggies because you eat half before they even make it into the house?
re: Barbara76137
No, my garden is 2 flippin acres. Sometimes I have to force myself to go out there. Saturday I dropped off bags at the fire stations because the food banks won't take perishables. I've put up mixed vegetable pickles,pepper relish, corn relish, green tomato sweet relish, green tomato-blueberry preserves,chowchow, onion relish, muscadine jelly,peach chutney, blueberry jam, strawberry preserves, blackberry jam, raspberry vinegar, tomato-herb vinegar, basil vinegar, dill green beans, etc etc. I'M TIRED! lol
re: shecrab
Wow - I'm sure the fire stations appreciated the food, but another thought is donating the perishables directly to a senior center or a homeless shelter where it could be used immediately, instead of a food bank where it sits until it's distributed. A few phone calls should be able to determine whether they can take the bounty from your garden.
re: LindaWhit
I did and they won't. It's harder to give food away than to sell it!. I had to put up flyers at church to see if anyone attending has friends or relatives in residence so I can "visit", but the amounts I can bring are very limited. The employees I speak with are sympathetic but adamant about their rules and when asked about a large anonymous donation left on their collective doorsteps, each and every one said they would have to dumpster it. Doesn't that just make you sick?
re: shecrab
Yes, it makes me sick! It's not easy to give anything away. Keep on truckin' !!
re: shecrab
Sickening, indeed.
But I think it's wonderful what you're doing, shecrab. :)
re: shecrab
I'm really sorry that they cannot establish a "home grower" network where they know the food is safe and acceptable for the senior citizens or homeless group. But I do understand they have restrictions on what they can accept from a health issue standpoint. Really too bad.
re: shecrab
This is one of those things that makes me think "what is this world coming to?" Isn't it part of the definition of a community that those who have an abundance share with those who might be lacking? Grrr.
Besides, how many people who work to create productive vegetable gardens are going to be bioterrorists?
re: L.Nightshade
It's why our local hero Novella Carpenter can't stay out of trouble for producing her beautiful vegetables and honey here at Ghost Town Farms in Oakland. The powers that be (City beaurocrats) actually charged her with "growing veg. for SALE" within city limits.......which was bullshit, because Novella has ALWAYS given that stuff away. Poor gal actually had to raise money, 5-10 dollars at a time, by putting out a facebook appeal, for her defense money. She got it a dribble at a time.....but she got it, and she defended herself, and she WON.
re: L.Nightshade
Right? I feed about a block's worth of folks from the veg. patch in back, and the whole time I'm weeding, and spading and hoeing, I'm really thinking of subversive ways to take over the world! Right after lunch, next Tuesday!!
re: shecrab
Two acres! Wow, shecrab! That's a lot of work! I have tried to donate some food when I worked at a restaurant. You would think it would be easy, it's not. Sad, but true, that no one will take it.
re: shecrab
I'm jealous too...must be awesome to be able to grow all that and still have enough to give away to whole fire stations
re: crowmuncher
The senior centers and rehabs get USDA commodities. If they don't use these in a year, the next year they won't get as much. That's what they're most afraid of. They also told me they have staff with "limited abilities and experience" dealing with "regional produce". I took this to mean maybe staff doesn't read English well enough to interpret a written recipe and are only there to open cans? Not one mouthful will go to waste though, I assure you. I can always open it up as a you-pick. The little kids really dig that.
re: shecrab
That is horrible, but I guess bureaucracy at its finest. I commend you for being so diligent in growing everything! So the fire stations are open to you but the food banks/senior centers aren't?
re: shecrab
what a shame!

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Back when Marvel announced that the X-Men were going to be fighting vampires, it made a number of people upset. For the most part these were X-Men fans annoyed that their favorite heroes were getting dragged into a battle with flavor-of-the-moment monsters while the rest of the Marvel Universe was off having fun in the new Heroic Age. But one vo


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GAINESVILLE, Fla. (Nov. 10, 2007) - The ETSU cross country program concluded its 2007 campaign, as three Buccaneer runners and one Lady Buccaneer runner competed at the NCAA South Regional from the University of Florida Golf Course in Gainesville Saturday morning.
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Virginia Petitti, age 87, of 5140 Rt. 219 Brockport, died Dec. 12, 2010 at DuBois Regional Medical Center.
Born Jan. 7, 1293 in Rasselas to John and Katherine Eukon, Virginia was married to Michael E. Carlini and he died in August of 1964. She was then married to William "Bill" Petitti on Oct. 1, 1966, he survives.
She was a member of Holy Cross Church at Brandy Camp and was a member of the Horton Twp. Sportsmens Club. Shw as a homemaker who also enjoyed hunting, fishing, cooking and cutting the grass with her John Deere tractor.
Victoria L. "Vicki" Caros, age 61, of Johnsonburg, died Sunday, Dec. 12, 2010 at Pinecrest Manor of St. Marys after a short illness.
She was born Sept. 7, 1949 in Brookville, daughter of James Clifford, deceased, and Jeanne (Fredericks) Clifford, who survives in Daguscahonda.
A homemaker and Catholic by faith, she loved animals and pets. She enjoyed volunteering her time to help neighbors and friends, and lived most of her life in the Ridgway and Johnsonburg area.
Paul Richard Dearbeck, Sr., 85, of Irving Ave, Ridgway, died Dec. 6, 2010 at home.
He was born April 9, 1925 in Erie, son of the late Jay S. and Marjorie (Brown) Dearbeck. Paul was preceded in death by daughter, Judith L. Dearbeck; sisters, Irene Moses and Joan Dearbeck; and brother, Dale Dearbeck.
He was a WWII Veteran serving in England, North Africa, and Italy.
Paul is survived by his wife, Nancy (Long) Dearbeck; daughter, Linda Zukoski and fiancé, Jeff Haggerty of Brookville; and a step-daughter, Tanya Merritt and husband, Rick of Florida.
Adam Thomas Szymanski, 92, of 6874 Rasselas Rd., Wilcox, died on Friday, Dec. 10, 2010 at the home of his daughter and son-in-law, Jill and Ed Redmond of Johnsonburg, following a short illness.
He was born on Dec. 8, 1918 in Scranton, son of Josef and Lottie Rose Szymanski.
He married Luella J. Fowler on January 18, 1941. She died on November 26, 2002.
He resided in the Rasselas area all of his life and attended school in Instanter and Wilcox.
Gerald E. "Bud" Wonderling, age 77, of 101 North Mill Ave., Ridgway, died Thursday morning at Pinecrest Manor in St. Marys following a lengthy illness. He was born March 16, 1933 in Byrnedale, son of the late Jay and Winafred (Jury) Wonderling. He married Sarah E. Dush Plyler Wonderling on June 29, 1968, she survives.
Ruth Marie Perryman Holtz, a former Ridgway resident, passed away in Houston, Texas, on Nov. 20, 2010, from cancer. He was born on March 23, 1921 to Harry Perryman and wife, Marie Lamb Perryman, in Shelbyville, Ill. She married Larry Holtz in 1944, with whom she reared two sons. She was preceded in death by her brother Richard, who died in childhood. She was also preceded in death by her husband, a World War II veteran of the Navy, and her younger son Gary Holtz of Ridgway, a Vietnam veteran. She will be buried with them in Arlington Cemetery.
John J. Marciniak, 68, of Vienna, Va., passed away on Nov. 24, 2010 at Fairfax Hospital in Virginia. He was born Feb. 13, 1942 in Johnsonburg, the son of Frank C. and Jennie F. Niedzwecki Marciniak. He had served in the U.S. Army. He was currently employed by Landmark Limousines.
He is survived by his finance, Charlotte "Charly" Wilson; two daughters, Kimberly Moore (Dan), Jennifer Russell (Brady); two grandchildren, Ashlynn and Jacob Moore; and by a sister, Mary Addeo (Joe) of Ridgway.
He was predeceased by his parents; an infant son, Michael; and by a brother, Francis.
Dormilee Ellen Feustel, age 78, born and raised in Ridgway, died Nov. 15, 2010, at 9:55 a.m. at Conestoga View in Lancaster, under Hospice Care.
She resided with her daughter, Cheryl Keener for many years in East Petersburg, until October 2010 after a terminal illness. She married John B. Feustel, he predeceased her on July 31, 1973. She was a member of the Trinity Reformed United Church of Christ in Mountsville.
R. Wayne Black, 85, of Powers Ave., Johnsonburg, died Thursday, Dec. 2, 2010 at Elk Regional Health Center after a short illness.
He was born Dec. 17, 1924 in Johnsonburg, son of the late James and Leoda (Myers) Black.
He married Carol Rimer on April 26, 1974, and she survives.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by two nephews, David and Douglas Black.
Besides his parents he was preceded in death by a brother, James Black Jr.
John G. Mattiuz, 67, of 105 Scotland St., Dagus Mines, died Wednesday evening, Dec. 1, 2010, at his home after a lengthy illness.
He was born June 17, 1943, in Ridgway, son of the late John M. and Mary G. Zuccolotto Mattiuz.
On Nov. 30, 1963, in the Holy Cross Church in Brandy Camp, he married Mary Jean Kline, who survives.


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physburn writes: "The BBC is reporting recent results from the Cresst dark matter search in Italy. Between 2009 and 2011, Cresst have seen 67 events, a 4 sigma detection of dark matter particles with a mass of either around 15 GeV or 25 GeV. The results are near those previous results from DAMA and Cogent. So has dark matter finally been found, and if so what is it?"
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Johnson City, Tenn. -- The East Tennessee State football program will hold its annual spring game at Noon on Saturday, April 21 in Memorial Stadium.
Saturday's festivities begin at 11 a.m. with a punt, pass and kick contest for area youth. The winner of each contest will be invited to spend the game on the sideline with the Bucs.
In addition to the football game, the ETSU athletic department will unveil its brand new athletic logos. Merchandise containing the new logos will be sold at the stadium.
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Nico Hulkenberg concedes the start of his Sauber career has not gone as expected and is proving to be quite tough.
Hulkenberg left Force India at the end of last season for Sauber, a team that achieved four podium results in 2012.
However, instead of finding himself fighting for podiums, the German is battling to even score points.
With just five points from six races, the 25-year-old admits this is not what he expected.
"It is tough and it hasn't worked as expected, but that's life," Hulkenberg told ESPNF1.
"We just have to keep our heads down and focus on the current situation to improve the car and make it faster.
"There is still the second half of the season and we have to try to get better results and more points there."
He added: "We know now that we are not quick enough and where our issues are and where we need to improve.
"It's a work in progress and every team brings updates and improves the car and develops it, but I don't think we need that circuit to say again that that is where we are."
As for the fact that Hulkenberg is now with his third midfield team, he says he's not worried that he has yet to make inroads into one of the big outfits.
"After four years there are very few who have come in and been in a winning car. If you look at Jenson [Button], he was in Honda for a number of years and not able to show his ability because the car was not good enough.
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Test ID: F_9
Coagulation Factor IX Activity Assay, Plasma
Useful For Suggests clinical disorders or settings where the test may be helpful
Diagnosing deficiencies, particularly hemophilia B (Christmas disease)
Assessing the impact of liver disease on hemostasis
Investigation of a prolonged activated partial thromboplastin time
Clinical Information Discusses physiology, pathophysiology, and general clinical aspects, as they relate to a laboratory test
Factor IX is a vitamin K-dependent serine protease synthesized in the liver and participates in the intrinsic coagulation pathway. Its biological half-life is 18 to 24 hours.
Congenital deficiency inherited as an X-linked recessive bleeding disorder (hemophilia B). Severe deficiency (<1%) characterized by hemarthroses, deep tissue bleeding, excessive bleeding with trauma and ecchymoses.
Acquired deficiency associated with liver disease, vitamin K deficiency, warfarin therapy and inhibitors (rare).
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: 65-140%
Normal, full-term newborn infants or healthy premature infants may have decreased levels (> or =20%) which may not reach adult levels for > or =180 days postnatal.*
*See Pediatric Hemostasis References in Coagulation Studies in Special Instructions.
Interpretation Provides information to assist in interpretation of the test results
Acquired deficiency is more common than congenital.
Mild hemophilia B: 5% to 50%
Moderate hemophilia B: 1% to 5%
Severe hemophilia B: <1%
Cautions Discusses conditions that may cause diagnostic confusion, including improper specimen collection and handling, inappropriate test selection, and interfering substances
Liver disease, warfarin therapy, or vitamin K deficiency may lower factor IX levels.
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THR9+ addresses the specific requirements of users such as firemen working in harsh conditions. With the four-way navigation keys, the user has direct access to the radio menu and phone book. When needed, the advanced text input method based on the system's large display enables typing of numbers and letters using navigation keys. In addition, the two freely programmable function keys and configurable Fast menu provide quick access to the most frequently used numbers.
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Yes, I know there are a lot of threads here covering text editors but I couldn't find a recent one that specifically covers those that are both free and for Windows. Also, some of the text editor reviews are getting a bit stale. (e.g. The DC best choice award for UltraEdit may have been accurate in its day but I would probably disagree with that choice now) Thus, (with unmitigated audacity), I am daring to open up a new thread on an old (and sensitive) topic.
When setting up a new computer for a client, I need a good text editor that can be installed and left on the box. The editor must be free for commercial use. Personally, I use (the non-free) EditPad Pro for 90% of my editing and UltraEdit32 for the remainder (Ultra-Edit has superior "column-mode" block editing). The free version of EditPad is pretty good but is missing some essentials: Regex search/replace and spell check. Other requirements are small footprint, fast startup and non-obtrusive invasion of the system registry and file system. Syntax highlighting would be nice but is not essential. Also, it must adhere to the standard Windows keystroke shortcuts (i.e. CTRL+TAB=previous file, CTRL+LEFT=word left, CTRL+RIGHT=word right, CTRL+UP=scroll up, F1=help, CTRL+PGUP=... etc.)
After reading various threads and reviews here (i.e. The Best Of: text editors and Windows editors - do they have to be so bad?), and doing a bit of research on my own, the choices seem to boil down to: PSPad and Notepad++. But neither has the powerful regex support I have grown used to with EPP.
So PSPad or Notepad++? Either one will probably suffice for my needs but I figured some of you guys/gals would know more on this subject and might justifiably lean more one way or the other. Or is there another better free editor that I am unaware of?


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His attorney, Patrick Murray, says he'll file an appeal of the school board's Tuesday decision to fire Fox — and at least three other lawsuits.
"By ignoring the findings of the referee, they simply said they're not going to abide by anyone's objective findings," Murray said. "We're filing multiple lawsuits, for mental anguish, bad faith, defamation and others as a result of their actions."
Fox has 30 days from the time he receives the written termination notice to file an appeal.
"They're on a frolic of their own and don't care a thing about the school system," Murray said. "What you have here are three people who are willing to spend any amount of school money to get even. And they're going to lose."
For more on Murray's reaction, his opinion of the school board, and his plans to duke it out in court, pick up Friday's Register.
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Safe to say, Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger's life and certainly his career hit rock-bottom last spring with the aftermath of his night in Georgia at a Milledgeville bar.
He was never charged legally but that means he wasn't punished for his lapse in judgment.
Gilberta R. Myers, 81, of 408 Oak St., Ridgway, died Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2011, at Elk Regional Health Center.
She was born January 23, 1930, in Portland Mills, the daughter of the late Thomas and Ruth Jefferson DeCecchis.
On April 12, 1947, she married Howard H. Myers Jr., who survives.
Stephen Bruno Iorfido, 87, of 522 First Ave., Johnsonburg, died Sunday, Jan. 30, 2011, at DuBois Regional Medical Center.
He was born Aug. 23, 1923 in Ridgway, the son of the late Bruno and Teresa Galatti Iorfido. On Aug. 15, 1949, he married Rose Mary Sette, who predeceased him on March 29, 2010.
On the night of Brookville's 50th anniversary celebration, fans got a dual worthy of the occasion.
Highlighted by a 119-pound bout between two state-ranked wrestlers, Ridgway lost 42-24 at Brookville Saturday night at Brookville Area High School.
"I'm really pleased, the kids gave us everything they had," Ridgway coach Gary Gerber said.
Brookville coach Dave Klepfer said the Raiders wrestled well.
"It's definitely nice to get the win," he said. "The guys wrestled hard, it's nice to perform like that."
Eleanor R. "Boogie" Byers, 84, of 7190 Ridgway-St. Marys Rd., Ridgway, died Friday afternoon, Jan. 28, 2011, at Elk Haven Nursing Home following a brief illness.
She was born Sept. 11, 1926 in Clearfield, daughter of the late John and Ruth (Ardary) Dush.
She married Maurice S. "Fats" Byers on Dec. 12, 1949, and he preceded her in death.
Robert J. "Limpy" Redmond Sr., 78, of Dill Hill Road, Johnsonburg, died Friday, Jan. 28, 2011 at Elk Regional Health Center following a short illness.
He was born March 12, 1932 in Johnsonburg, son of Stanley and Mildred (Tarnowski) Redmond Sr.
On June 26, 1951, he married Sara (Gapinski) Redmond and she preceded him in death on Aug. 29, 2001.
He lived in Johnsonburg all his life and worked most of his life with Redmond Bros. Ready Mix Company of Ridgway, retiring in 1990.
LeRoy E. Bedford Jr., 45, of East Main Street, Ridgway, died unexpectedly at home on Friday, January 28, 2011.
He was born Feb. 25, 1965 in Ridgway, a son of the late LeRoy E. and Jean (Stelene) Bedford Sr.
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Thomas J. Freemer, age 76, of Burt Street in DuBois, died Thursday, Jan. 27, 2011 at the DuBois Regional Medical Center.
He was born on Feb. 3, 1934 in Brockway. He was the son of the late Joseph E. & Mary V. (Gladish) Freemer.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving six years.
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Gary E. Dias, 61, of Ridgway, died Jan. 28, 2011, at Elk Regional Health Center following a lengthy illness.
He was born May 8, 1949 on Mother's Day in Ridgway, the son of the late Eugene Charles and Lucille Evelyn Shilk Dias.
On Jan. 22, 1970, he married Vicki Ann Ryan, who survives, at Faith United Church of Christ.
After seemingly never finding a way to get out of the minor leagues, Garrett Jones has established himself with the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Jones appeared in 158 games with 21 home runs, 86 RBIs, 34 doubles and a .247 average for the middle-of-the-lineup presence. That also included home runs in his first two at-bats on Opening Day last season.
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Country music, like any other genre has experienced a ton of evolution over the years. While the foundations of simple melodies, beautiful voices and lyrics you can relate to all stand strong, the songs that play on country radio now are constantly pulling from other genres and using new influences to stay fresh. While we love all of the new artists and singers making names for themselves in Nashville and beyond, there are certain country songs that will never, ever go out of style. Here are our Top Five.
"Travelin' Soldier" Dixie Chicks
Got tears? Get ready for a healthy cry, this song taps into the emotions of missing someone you love. The Dixie Chicks tell a story about a solider and the "pretty little girl" he left behind.
"It's Five O'Clock Somewhere" Alan Jackson and Jimmy Buffet
This is the perfect anthem for all you ten-gallon cowboy hat wearing, pickup truck driving, honky-tonk frequenting gals and guys. Jackson and Buffet deliver a real pick me up with this song, especially after a long day at work. So have a seat, pop this song on the jukebox and get down!
"Friends In Low Places" Garth Brooks
Country music doesn't care much for fancy parties and snobby attitudes. Garth Brooks' iconic "Friends in Low Places" is all about stripping away all the extras that people get caught up with and getting down and dirty, country style. A good reminder for anyone when we start to lose sight of what's really important: the party!
"This One's For The Girls" Martina McBride
Step 1: Read the title of this song; step 2: listen to the song; and step 3: after listening, realize the title pretty much tells you everything you need to know about what this song is about. Women have to deal with a lot of crap trying to make it in a man's world and this song is the perfect pick-me-up to keep on trucking no matter how many bad days come your way.
"Walking In Memphis" Lonestar
When Bruce Springsteen and Cher remake the same country song AND you can find that same song at your mom's favorite karaoke bar, that song is most deserving of the title "classic." Lonestar's version imbues a bit more of that country feel with its famed vibrato harmonizing and some acoustic instrumentals you won't find in the other renditions. So press play, gather your friends for a fun-filled sing along and move those feet just like the King.


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Nearly 50 dogs, ranging in age from 12 weeks to five years, were found yesterday living in the windowless basement of a six-story apartment building in the Bronx. The space, which served as a makeshift dog fighting arena, was littered with crude wooden cages and had the capacity for roughly 100 spectators. Raul Sanchez, the building's superintendant, was taken into custody and charged with animal fighting, a felony.
Working closely with the NYPD Vice Enforcement Division and the Bronx District Attorney's Office, our team played a critical role in the rescue of the dogs, forensic evidence collection and on-scene documentation.
Also discovered on scene were a loaded .25-caliber handgun, U.S. currency, and other equipment associated with dog fighting—including dog treadmills, harnesses, muzzles, syringes and a shopping cart full of raw chicken parts.
"Organized dog fighting is a brutal form of animal abuse where dogs are exploited and forced to fight as their owners profit from their torture," says Howard Lawrence, Senior Director of Operations for the ASPCA's Humane Law Enforcement. "The dogs we saw today exhibited scarring and injuries consistent with fighting dogs. We're determined to protect New York City's animals from this form of cruelty."
The dogs, many of whom showed scars from fighting, were transported to a temporary shelter for further evaluation by our emergency response medical team. The ASPCA will continue to provide legal support to the Bronx District Attorney's Office to help prosecute the case.
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Dog lovers and worker bees, Friday, June 22, is your day: It's Take Your Dog to Work Day! So reach out to your boss and let him or her know that Fido will be joining your morning call. Here are a few tips to help prepare your office…and win over your co-workers.
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Talk to your colleagues and cube-mates before the big day. Are they scared of dogs? Do they have allergies? We know dogs are cute and cuddly, but alas, they aren't for everyone. Consider bringing a baby gate and fashioning a makeshift playpen or ex-pen to keep your dog away from those who aren't fond of the fur kind.
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Go over Sit, Stay and Come, and you should be off to a great start. Please note, if your little furry one still hasn't quite gotten the hang of the whole manners thing, you may want to hold off on bringing her into the office until she's honed her skills.
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Bring food, water, treats, toys, blankets, a leash and paper towels to clean up any accidents. Also, think about whether your job will require you to be away from your pup at any point and how you'll keep her confined to your workspace.
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This may mean taping up loose electrical cords and wires, putting markers and other toxic-but-tempting office supplies away in drawers, and removing plants, rugs and breakables.
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Listen up, cat parents! We know spot-on flea and tick products are popular and rightly so. They're fast, easy to use, and effective. But are they safe?
As long as they are used according to label instructions, says ASPCA veterinarians. But when flea products for dogs are applied to cats, even a few drops can lead to an overdose.
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- Talk to your vet about choosing the right, species-specific flea treatment for your pet, and never use products made for dogs on cats, or vice versa.
- Never use insecticides on very young, pregnant, ill or elderly animals without consulting your veterinarian.
- Avoid applying flea powders and sprays in addition to a spot-on treatment. The combination of chemicals in different products can cause an adverse reaction in your pet.
Twitching or muscle spasms may be the first sign of an overdose. If you suspect your pet is having a reaction to a flea infestation or topical flea product, contact your veterinarian, or call the ASPCA's poison control hotline at (888) 426-4435.
Ricochet is a "SURFice" dog for disabled surfers.
Guest blog written by Ed Sayres, ASPCA President & CEO.
Last fall, I was honored to present at the ASPCA's annual Humane Awards Luncheon the "Dog of the Year" award to a beautiful Golden Retriever named Ricochet. The competition was steep, as we were inundated with stories of dog heroes doing extraordinary things. Despite the number of super dog candidates, Ricochet stood out because of all she has done and continues to do for people and animals in need.
Ricochet's guardian recognized her dog's special qualities when she was a puppy being trained to be a service dog to a person with a disability. Little Ricochet's spirit held her back as a service dog: Her desire to chase birds meant that she might be too lively for life as a service dog. Instead, through happenstance Ricochet became a surfer. Not just any surfer, but a surfer who was riding waves to help others.
In 2009, Ricochet was surfing next to a quadriplegic surfer and decided to abandon her board to jump onto his as they neared the shoreline. From that moment, Ricochet became a "SURFice" dog for disabled surfers. In addition to actually surfing with disabled persons, Ricochet raises funds for more than 150 human and animal causes.
We were there to cheer Ricochet on last weekend at the 7th Annual Loews Coronado Bay Resort Surf Dog Competition in San Diego County. It was a perfect beach day with not a cloud in the sky. All types of dogs—from Pomeranians sporting sunglasses to Bulldogs wearing visors—were on the beach ready to watch the four-legged competitors.
Celebrities were on hand as well. Actor and Good Morning America contributor Cameron Mathison rode the surfboard with Ricochet during the tandem heat and came in second place despite having just learned to surf the day before. Clearly Ricochet is a good teacher.
More than 50 dogs competed and were scored on their confidence level, length of ride on the board and overall ability to "grip it and rip it." The dogs were all superstars. Ricochet won the large dog category; Abbie Girl, an Australian Kelpie, won the small dog category; and Zoey, a Jack Russell Terrier, won the tandem category.
This year's event raised $10,000 for the ASPCA. Congratulations to all of the athletes—canine and human—who participated in this year's Loews Surf Dog Competition!
It's really hot out there. Heading off to the beach, lake or just staying at home by the pool are great ways to beat the heat with your pet—but fun can turn quickly to disaster if you're not careful.
- Don't leave pets unsupervised around water—not all dogs are good swimmers.
- Heat from the sun is more intense around water.Watch your dog for signs of sunburn or heat stroke, and keep him off hot sand as it can blister paws.
- Buy your dog a life jacket—and use it. Just like with people, it's easy for your pup to develop a cramp in her leg, become exhausted too far from shore, or, in rivers or oceans, get overwhelmed by tides.
- Rinse your dog off after swimming to remove chlorine or salt, as well as bacteria or dirt she might pick up from a pond or lake. Be sure to remove wet collars to prevent hot spots.
- Try to keep your dog from drinking pool water, which contains chlorine and other chemicals that can easily cause a bellyache.Water from lakes, ponds and rivers should also be avoided as it often contains nasty parasites that cause vomiting, diarrhea and other health issues.
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"among" the best, the Jets have been among the best under Rex.
I am a tough grader on greatness, I wouldn't even consider last years champs as a great team.
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Hamilton fastest in final practice
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CRN Networking News
Speaking at CES 2015, Cisco CEO John Chambers said 60 percent of leading technology companies risk losing a leadership position unless they embrace disruption.
Solution Providers Expect 'Bullish' Year For NetworkingVARs expect wireless and unified communications to lead big networking growth in 2015.
The 10 Biggest Cisco Stories Of 2014Between the launch of its Intercloud strategy and reducing its ownership stake in VCE, it was a busy year for networking giant Cisco Systems. Here's a recap of the 10 biggest Cisco stories of 2014.
Synnex Signs Distribution Deal For Time Warner BusinessSynnex has inked a distribution agreement with Time Warner Cable Business Class, unlocking cable, fiber-based Internet, voice and TV opportunities for solution providers.
The 10 Biggest Networking Stories Of 2014From the Cisco-VMware SDN battle to the sudden ouster of Juniper Networks' CEO, here's a look back at 10 of the biggest networking stories of 2014.
AirTight Networks Adds Top Exec Talent In Bid To Make Wi-Fi More SocialWi-Fi vendor brings in seasoned enterprise technology veterans to help take its business to next level, says it's targeting retail with a socially networked flavor of Wi-Fi connectivity.
Aerohive's New High-Speed Wireless AP Braves Snow, Rain, HeatBuilt to bring high-speed 802.11ac Wi-Fi to the great outdoors, Aerohive's AP1130 gives solution providers an option for extending enterprise wireless networks.
Solution Providers Cheer Added E-Rate Funding, But Obstacles RemainMore federal money will help bring faster Internet and managed services to schools, solution providers say, but funding challenges persist for small, rural districts.
Private Equity Blockbuster: Riverbed To Be Acquired For $3.6 BillionThe all-cash deal, the largest acquisition for enterprise-tech-focused Thoma Bravo, opens the door for Riverbed to move beyond the WAN acceleration market.
The 10 Coolest Networking Startups Of 2014Technologies like SDN and the Internet of Things continued to shine the spotlight on a number of networking startups in 2014. Here are 10 of the coolest you don't want to miss.
Curvature Hires Seasoned Juniper, Cisco Veteran To Lead Channel ChargeLooking to kick its channel program into high gear, Curvature has hired Bill Marozas, a 19-year Juniper Networks and Cisco veteran.
Cisco Touts Progress With ACI Software-Defined Networking, Says Plans Are Right On TrackCisco Systems now has data to show how fast customers are adopting its Application Centric Infrastructure software-defined networking technology, and says things are going as it planned.
Arista 'Disappointed' Cisco Decided To Litigate Rather Than CompeteArista Networks CFO Kelyn Brannon didn't sugar-coat her feelings for Cisco's recent lawsuit filings against the company, saying she was very "disappointed" in the vendor's actions.
It's On: Cisco Accuses Arista Of 'Pervasive Copying' In New LawsuitIn two lawsuits filed Friday, Cisco Systems accuses switching rival Arista Networks of 'repeated and pervasive copying' of both its technology and other copyrighted materials.
Juniper Networks Embraces Open Source Hardware With Newest SwitchJuniper Networks this week introduced the OCX1100, a new switch based on an open-source hardware design from the Open Compute Project.
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- Metabolic problems such as high blood glucose
- Damage to blood vessels
- Autoimmune factors
- Genetics
Risk Factors
- Having diabetes for 25 years or more
- Having type 2 diabetes
- High blood pressure
- Lifestyle factors such assmokingand alcohol use
- Obesity
- Lack of exercise
- Peripheral vascular disease
- High cholesterol
- Numbness , tingling, or pain in the extremities
- Weakness in arms and or legs
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- Impotence or vaginal dryness
- Weakness of facial muscles resulting in drooping eyelid, drooping mouth, facial droop, difficulty swallowing
- Muscle cramps
- A prolonged feeling of fullness after eating, and/or abdominal pain
- Decreased ability to sweat normally
- Nerve conduction studies
- Electromyography
- Quantitative sensory testing—the use of stimuli to check for neuropathy
- Quantitative sudomotor axon reflex test—a test to evaluate the nerve supply of sweat glands
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American Diabetes Association http://www.diabetes.org
National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse http://diabetes.niddk.nih.gov
Canadian Diabetes Association http://www.diabetes.ca
Health Canada http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca
American Academy of Neurology practice parameters for diagnostic testing for distal symmetric polyneuropathy. Neurology. December 3, 2008.
Diabetic neuropathies: the nerve damage of diabetes. National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases website. Available at: http://diabetes.niddk.nih.gov/dm/pubs/neuropathies. Updated November 26, 2013. Accessed September 19, 2014.
Diabetic peripheral neuropathy. EBSCO DynaMed website. Available at: http://www.ebscohost.com/dynamed. Updated August 12, 2014. Accessed September 19, 2014.
Ogawa K, Sasaki H, Yamasaki H, et al. Peripheral nerve functions may deteriorate parallel to the progression of microangiopathy in diabetic patients. Nutr Metab Cardiovasc Dis. 2006;16:313-321.
Types of peripheral neuropathy: pre-diabetic/diabetic University of Chicago, Center for Peripheral Neuropathy website. http://millercenter.uchicago.edu/learnaboutpn/typesofpn/diabetes/index.shtml. Accessed September 19, 2014.
Vinik AI. Diabetic neuropathies. Med Clin North Am. 2004;88:947-999.
2/4/2010 DynaMed's Systematic Literature Surveillance http://www.ebscohost.com/dynamed: Dubinsky RM, Miyasaki J. Assessment: efficacy of transcutaneous electric nerve stimulation in the treatment of pain in neurologic disorders (an evidence-based review): report of the Therapeutics and Technology Assessment Subcommittee of the American Academy of Neurology. Neurology. 2010;74(2):173-176.
6/16/2015 DynaMed's Systematic Literature Surveillance http://www.ebscohost.com/dynamed: Macaré van Maurik JF, Oomen RT, et al. The effect of lower extremity nerve decompression on health-related quality of life and perception of pain in patients with painful diabetic polyneuropathy: a prospectrive randomized trial. Diabet Med. 2015 Jun;32(6):803-809.
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Jansrud and Svindal HEAD the Viking Success
Kjetil Jansrud knows the Olympiabakken slopes in Kvitfjell like "the back of my hand," he says. Living just forty kilometres north of the slopes, this has been a great weekend for him. With two podiums and two fastest runs in the training runs leading up to the final race of the weekend, HEAD World Cup Rebel Jansrud did not want to leave the home slopes without the maiden first world cup win. And how! Jansrud destroyed the opening runners times and then opened up a huge margin, 1.42 seconds to second place. There would be no learning from a small error for the later runners in the race!
It has been fifteen years since a Norwegian had won on home snow and much was expected of fellow HEAD World Cup Rebel, Aksel Lund Svindal in the hunt to end the draught. Jansrud has been the hunter all week and two close calls, three hundredths faster on either day and he would have been on the winners stand each day, were not added to by a third.
It was not all plain sailing as with light snow falling and the slope starting to feel the wear and tear after four previous runs, Jansrud's run was smooth and fast. When you know the slope, you know its subtleties and where you can make speed!
While Svindal looked to challenge his younger team mate, he made a small error and this was to give Jansrud the edge in the race for the line. With Svindal looking to add points for the Super G Globe, the wait was now on to see how Didier Cuche would get on. Cuche lost time on the top section of the course and from there it was catch up. Cuche placed sixth and for the second time in two days now has a significant deficit to win either the Downhill or Super G Globes.
With Beat Feuz adding more points for the Overall Globe with third place, the tech racers, including Ted Ligety are back in the hunt next week in Kranjska Gora with a Giant Slalom and a Slalom.
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In accordance with Indiana Code 5-16-7-1 et seq., a hearing has been scheduled to determine Common Construction Wage Rates that will be held at the time, date, and location prescribed below:
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FaithNet Newsletter August 2008
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Friday Church
Almost four years ago, Highland Baptist Church, in Louisville, KY, began an alternative service, first to attract those in the community who don't normally attend church on Sunday. Today, the same service (known as Friday Church) now ministers to persons in Louisville who are recovering from either drug or alcohol addiction.
Schizophrenia Digest and "The Power of Higher Powers"
"The Power of Higher Powers," The cover story from the Summer 2008 edition of Schizophrenia Digest, details ways in which the faith community continues to make inroads with the medical community. Psychiatrists are becoming more open and aware of using faith and spirituality as tools to help people in recovery from mental illness. "In many cases, religious beliefs appear to be associated with lower levels of hopelessness and with less depression" the article states. Persistence of parishioners calling out to faith organizations results in programs like the Faith and Fellowship program in Chicago, Illinois, that began in 1979 and continues to thrive today.
Thanks to the late Thelma Gordon, a parishioner then living with schizophrenia, and Connie Rakitan, director, the program serves not as a support group about mental illness, but about a common journey in faith.
The groups consist of 10 to 15 adults of all faiths; each has approximately equal numbers of members with a mental illness and volunteers from local churches. They meet semi-weekly as partners in prayer and socialization.
Included in the article are efforts by people like Chris Summerville of Manitoba, Canada, to educate the public about treating the whole person and not just the illness. He has made it his life mission to educate the public about the "forgotten dimension" and away from the perception that mental illness can only be helped in just two aspects of mind and body. "In Canada, Aboriginal people have taught us that if you want to talk to us about mental health, then talk to us about the mind, body, and spirit connection. The Eurocentric, biomedical model has proven to be deficient because of its exclusive emphasis just on biochemistry."
Young Muslims reach out in the "30-30 Club"
Thirty young Muslim men and women in Dearborn, Michigan, calling their group 30/30—30 Muslims met for 30 days—planned an agenda around helping teens in their community deal with drug and alcohol addiction and mental illness, and teaching those on the outside about their faith.
Their aim is to establish mentoring and counseling programs for high school students, offer leadership retreats for young adults, and develop brochures that explain Muslim practices.
In addition, 30/30 will offer an online forum and a hotline, as issues surrounding treatment can be trickier in a culture that uses shame to deter socially unacceptable behavior. This is especially important, as there are no community service programs focusing on youth and led by young adults from a Muslim perspective. For the full story, click here.
More FaithNet materials and resources from NAMI Indianapolis:
The Congregational Resouce Guide offers an annotated bibliography of over 60 books, videos and organizations specifically relevant to use in faith communities.
Urging churches to reach out to the disabled
Improving access for the disabled and educating the public will improve accessibility for and improve relations within congregations.
"Church leadership needs to be educated about what mental illness is and what it is not," he said. "When all else fails in our society probably the last refuge for the mentally ill will be our churches and synagogues," said John Richards of NAMI Savannah.
"We have quite a few members that stand out as examples of being able to go into recovery as a result of the support of church leaders and a congregation," he said. "The basic structure is there."
Read more about what churches are doing to reach out to disabled from the Savannah Morning News."


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Test ID: ATTF
Antithrombin Activity, Plasma
Useful For Suggests clinical disorders or settings where the test may be helpful
Diagnosis of antithrombin deficiency, acquired or congenital
Monitoring treatment of antithrombin deficiency disorders, including infusion of antithrombin therapeutic concentrate
Clinical Information Discusses physiology, pathophysiology, and general clinical aspects, as they relate to a laboratory test
Antithrombin is a member of the serine protease inhibitor (serpin) superfamily. It is the principal plasma anticoagulant serpin mediating inactivation of serine protease procoagulant enzymes, chiefly thrombin and coagulation factors Xa and IXa.(1) Heparin and certain other naturally occurring glycosaminoglycans markedly enhance antithrombin's anticoagulant activity (approximately 1,000-fold) by providing a template to catalyze formation of covalently bonded, inactive complexes of serine protease and antithrombin that are subsequently cleared from circulation. Antithrombin is the mediator of heparin's anticoagulant activity.
The antithrombin gene on chromosome 1 encodes a glycoprotein of approximately 58,000 molecular weight that is synthesized in the liver and is present in a relatively high plasma concentration (approximately 2.3 umol/L). The biological half-life of antithrombin is 2 to 3 days.
Hereditary antithrombin deficiency, a relatively rare autosomal dominant disorder, produces a thrombotic diathesis (thrombophilia). Individuals with hereditary antithrombin deficiency are usually heterozygous with plasma antithrombin activity results of approximately 40% to 70%. These patients primarily manifest with venous thromboembolism (deep vein thrombosis [DVT] and pulmonary embolism [PE]) with the potential of development as early as adolescence or younger adulthood. More than 100 different mutations have been identified throughout the gene producing either the more common type I defects (low antithrombin activity and antigen) or the rarer type II defects (dysfunctional protein with low activity and normal antigen).(2) Homozygous antithrombin deficiency appears to be incompatible with life.
The incidence of hereditary antithrombin deficiency is approximately 1:2,000 to 1:3,000 in general populations, although minor deficiency (antithrombin activity = 70%-75%) may be more frequent (approximately 1:350-650). In populations with venous thrombophilia, approximately 1% to 2% have antithrombin deficiency. Among the recognized hereditary thrombophilic disorders (including deficiencies of proteins C and S, as well as activated protein C [APC]-resistance [factor V Leiden mutation]), antithrombin deficiency may have the highest phenotypic penetrance (greater risk of venous thromboembolism). Arterial thrombosis (eg, stroke, myocardial infarction) has occasionally been reported in association with hereditary antithrombin deficiency.
Hereditary deficiency of antithrombin activity can also occur because of defective glycosylation of this protein in individuals with carbohydrate-deficient glycoprotein syndromes (CDGS).(3) Antithrombin activity assessment may be useful as an adjunct in the diagnosis and management of CDGS.
Acquired deficiency of antithrombin is much more common than hereditary deficiency. Acquired deficiency can occur due to:
-Heparin therapy (catalysis of antithrombin consumption)
-Intravascular coagulation and fibrinolysis (ICF) or disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC), and other consumptive coagulopathies
-Liver disease (decreased synthesis and/or increased consumption) or with nephritic syndrome (urinary protein loss)
-L-asparaginase chemotherapy (decreased synthesis)
-Other conditions (1)
In general, the clinical implications (thrombotic risk) of antithrombin deficiency in these disorders are not well defined, although antithrombin replacement in severe DIC/IFC is being evaluated.(4) Assay of antithrombin activity may be of diagnostic or prognostic value in some acquired deficiency states.
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.
> or =6 months-adults: 80-130%
Normal, full-term newborn infants may have decreased levels (> or =35-40%), which reach adult levels by 90 days postnatal.*
Healthy, premature infants (30-36 weeks gestation) may have decreased levels which reach adult levels by 180 days postnatal.*
*See Pediatric Hemostasis References in Coagulation Studies in Special Instructions.
Interpretation Provides information to assist in interpretation of the test results
Antithrombin deficiencies due to inherited causes are much less common than those due to acquired causes (see Clinical Information). Diagnosis or hereditary deficiency requires clinical correlation, with the prospect of repeat testing (including antithrombin antigen assay) and family studies (with appropriate counseling). DNA-based diagnostic testing may be helpful, but is not readily available.
The clinical significance (thrombotic risk) of acquired antithrombin deficiency is not well established, but accumulating information suggests possible benefit of antithrombin replacement therapy in carefully selected situations.(4)
Antithrombin deficiency, acquired or congenital, may contribute to the phenomenon of "heparin therapy resistance" (requirement of larger heparin doses than expected for achievement of therapeutic anticoagulation responses). However, it may more often have other pathophysiology, such as "acute-phase" elevation of coagulation factor VIII or plasma heparin-binding proteins.
Increased antithrombin activity has no definite clinical significance.
Cautions Discusses conditions that may cause diagnostic confusion, including improper specimen collection and handling, inappropriate test selection, and interfering substances
Antithrombin functional result is affected by:
-Heparin (unfractionated or low-molecular-weight) >4 U/mL
-Alpha(1)-antitrypsin >4 mg/mL
-Alpha(2)-macroglobulin >10 mg/mL
-Heparin cofactor II >4 U/mL
-Hemoglobin >500 mg/dL
-Billrubin >40 mg/dL
-Triglycerides >2,300 mg/dL
Heparin therapy may temporarily decrease plasma antithrombin activity into the abnormal range.
Antithrombin activity in serum specimens may be significantly lower than in plasma.
Clinical Reference Provides recommendations for further in-depth reading of a clinical nature
1. Lane DA, Olds RJ, Thein SL: Antithrombin and its deficiency. In Haemostasis and Thrombosis. 3rd edition. Edited by AL Bloom, CD Forbes, DP Thomas, et al: London, England, Churchill Livingstone, 1994, pp 655-670
2. Lane DA, Bayston T, Olds RJ, et al: Antithrombin mutation database: For the Plasma Coagulation Inhibitors Subcommittee of the Scientific and Standardization Committee of the International Society on Thrombosis and Haesmostasis. Thromb Haemost 1997;77:197-211
3. Young G, Dricsoll MC: Coagulation abnormalities in the carbohydrate-deficient glycoprotein syndrome: case report and review of the literature. Am J Hematol 1999;60:66-69
4. Mammen EF: Antithrombin: its physiological importance and role in DIC. Semin Thromb Haemost 1998;24:19-25


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Gus Kenworthy was hanging out in the Olympic village yesterday when he happened upon a stray puppy, just one of the many that have been spotted in Sochi. The doggie he found was very cute.
Oh my glob, look who I just found! :) #sochistrays pic.twitter.com/ne66y7jN6Z
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Egypt's Shame
This morning a judge in Egypt convicted journalists Mohamed Fadel Fahmy, Peter Greste, and Baher Mohamed of conspiring with the Muslim Brotherhood and sentenced them to between seven and 10 years in prison. All three were working for Al-Jazeera when they were arrested six months ago, but have a wide range of professional experience, including stints with CNN, The New York Times, and the BBC. Three other journalists--Al-Jazeera English presenter Sue Turton, Al-Jazeera reporter Dominic Kane, and a correspondent for Dutch Parool newspaper, Rena Netjes--were sentenced to 10 years in absentia.


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NRA CEO & EVP Wayne LaPierre addresses the crowd and talks about American citizens' distrust of government. He also provided a response to Michael Bloomberg's $50 million gun-control initiative. Read the full speech transcript here. The NRA-ILA Leadership Forum is an event of the 2014 NRA Annual Meetings. Originally aired 4/25/13.
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Gallery: Urban Island Prototype 01 Reimagines the Public Park as a Mult...
Kristanto designed the Urban Island in response to the idea that park spaces are centered around objects as an attraction. Instead, Kristanto decided to use activities as the focus of the park, but rather than taking up precious grass space, he located them above the ground. From afar, the elevated pavilion meshes with the existing green park. Grass and other greenery still grow below it, and small trees line the pavilion on two sides.
Atop the pavilion, Kristanto has designed areas for sports, entertainment, a swimming pool, cultural activities, education and room for shops or food vendors. A circular walking path runs around the edges of the upper pavilion, connecting each of the activity areas, as well as giving pedestrians stellar views of Seattle. Visitors can reach the platform several ways. A jogging ramp and a bike ramp accommodate those coming to the park for exercise, stairs for pedestrians and an elevator for the impaired. Both the active ramps and the activities can be used for circuit training, inviting active visitors to train for triathlons right in their local park.
Below the platform, the green park space is maximized. The elevated platform is open in the middle, so that sun may shine into part of the grass below. The park space will not be programmed, but instead open for lounging, strolling and relaxing without the interruption of the park activities above.
By separating park activity from nature, city dwellers are able to double their park space, benefitting from the cultural and exercise aspects, without giving up the coveted green space that many residents seek to replace their own lack of personal outdoor space.
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Interpretive Handbook
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T3 (Triiodothyronine), Free, Serum
Clinical Information Discusses physiology, pathophysiology, and general clinical aspects, as they relate to a laboratory test
Normally triiodothyronine (T3) circulates tightly bound to thyroxine-binding globulin and albumin. Only 0.3% of the total T3 is unbound (free); the free fraction is the active form.
In hyperthyroidism, both thyroxine (tetraiodothyronine; thyroxine: T4) and T3 levels (total and free) are usually elevated, but in a small subset of hyperthyroid patients (T3 toxicosis) only T3 is elevated. Generally, free T3 (FT3) measurement is not necessary since total T3 will suffice. However, FT3 levels may be required to evaluate clinically euthyroid patients who have an altered distribution of binding proteins (eg, pregnancy, dysalbuminemia).
Some investigators recommend the FT3 assay for monitoring thyroid replacement therapy, although its clinical role is not precisely defined.
Useful For Suggests clinical disorders or settings where the test may be helpful
Free triiodothyronine (T3) is a second- or third-level test of thyroid function; it provides further confirmation of hyperthyroidism, supplementing the tetraiodothyronine (T4), sensitive thyrotropin (sTSH), and total T3 assays
Evaluating clinically euthyroid patients who have an altered distribution of binding proteins
Monitoring thyroid hormone replacement therapy
Interpretation Provides information to assist in interpretation of the test results
Elevated free triiodothyronine (FT3) values are associated with thyrotoxicosis or excess thyroid hormone replacement.
Cautions Discusses conditions that may cause diagnostic confusion, including improper specimen collection and handling, inappropriate test selection, and interfering substances
Free triiodothyronine (FT3) is not a sensitive test for hypothyroidism.
Some patients who have been exposed to animal antigens, either in the environment or as part of treatment or imaging procedures, may have circulating antianimal antibodies present. These antibodies may interfere with the assay reagents to produce unreliable results.
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.
> or =1 year: 2.0-3.5 pg/mL
Clinical References Provides recommendations for further in-depth reading of a clinical nature
1. Demers LM, Spencer Cl: The thyroid: pathophysiology and thyroid function testing. In Tietz Textbook of Clinical Chemistry and Molecular Diagnostics. Fourth edition. Edited by CA Burtis, ER Ashwood, DE Bruns. St. Louis, Elsevier Saunders Company. 2006, pp 2053-2087
2. FT3 Validation 2005 and AIA Retrospective Validation V-139, 2009. Unpublished data