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1 cup
coarsely ground grits
3 cups
2 teaspoons
2 cups
2 pounds
uncooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
salt to taste
1 pinch
cayenne pepper, or to taste
lemon, juiced
1 pound
andouille sausage, cut into 1/4-inch slices
5 slices
green bell pepper, chopped
red bell pepper, chopped
yellow bell pepper, chopped
1 cup
chopped onion
1 teaspoon
minced garlic
1/4 cup
1/4 cup
all-purpose flour
1 cup
chicken broth
1 tablespoon
Worcestershire sauce
1 cup
shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
This was freaking AHHHMAZING!!!! Possibly my BEST dinner ever. YUM
This was my first time having shrimp and grits of any kind. Although it wasn't bad, it wasn't the best recipe I've ever made.
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Absolutely the BEST Shrimp and Grits I have ever made! My son does not like Shrimp and Grits but after trying this, his response was "This is how Shrimp and Grits should be made". All smiles in this household!!!
Can you say YUMMMMEEEEEEEE? This was fantastic. only thing I did different was omit the bacon since I forgot to buy it and I used queso cheese instead. Other than that the directions were right on the button and the flavors, well, YUMMMMEEEEEEEE!!!
Shrimp and Grits - a dish that has been nagging me for years to try it. Last week, while in Memphis, I finally tried it and fell in lust. But the dish was VERY spicy and on the greasy side and I knew I could do better. I researched Shrimp and Grits on my flight home and learned a lot, not the least of which was that it was originally a breakfast dish. I also learned there are as many ways to make it as Mama makes her meatballs, and everyone thinks theirs is the true and only way to make it. I say bah! Make what appeals to you - wine, no wine, tomatoes or not, okra, no okra, cream or no. The variations seemed endless. Make what appeals to you - and this recipe appealed to me. It ran circles around the dish I had at a popular restaurant in Memphis (clearly they do much better with barbecue!) and both Hubs and I thought this was "lick-your-plate-clean good." Because it is my preference I used polenta rather than grits, but the difference, really, is marginal. I used chicken broth in the polenta/grits rather than the water simply so as not to waste what I had left. It just contributed a richer flavor anyway! The recipe itself is perfect in my mind. I can't say enough how blown away Hubs and I both were over this. It is traditionally a humble dish, but it is also quite elegant - something I will be sure to keep in mind when I want to impress. Once again, this version of Shrimp and Grits is a real "beaut" and I would suggest following it to the letter. A+
I saw another recipe for shrimp and grits on this site and it made me explore the other shrimp and grit recipes. This one is fabulous! I made a few minor adjustments for my taste and they worked out just fine. I used chicken Andouille sausage from Trader Joes,green, red and orange peppers, added fresh asparagus and canned diced tomatoes ( would have preferred fresh but didn't have any). I added a bit more cayenne because my family likes a little more heat and kept everything else the same. As far as the grits go I added garlic powder, but I also put a couple of shakes of ground red pepper to the mix. It definitely kicked it up a notch and married well with the shrimp mixture. The shrimp combo on top of the cheese grits was a taste explosion in my mouth! When my daughter and cousin came in the next day they immediately wanted to know what the wonderful smell was and both sat down and had a bowl. The flavors were even more electrifying the next day. The beauty in this is you can tweak this recipe to your liking. I chose to add more veggies. Keep in mind if you add more veggies they create more liquid. If you like a thicker gravy adjust your flour mixture.
Being born and raised in Charleston, South Carolina, means I have a very high standard for shrimp and grits. It was, after all, invented hereabouts. This recipe definitely passed the test. I used locally stone ground grits (which are so good that you will be ruined for the cheap stuff at the grocery store) and fresh local shrimp from right down the road (the best shrimp I can get, in other words). I was doubtful about the andouille sausage; I thought it would be gilding the lily at first, but I shrugged my shoulders and added it in anyway. With the first bite, my doubts were layed to rest. The sausage added a wonderful smoky, meaty note to the dish that's not usually found in classic shrimp and grits. I, of course, added garlic powder and butter to the grits, because it's better that way, and sprinkled a little paprika over the whole thing, and it was perfection. Definitely a new staple recipe.
wish i could give it more than 5 stars. I omitted bacon and salt. I used 2 cups of chicken broth and 1 cup of water instead of 3 cups of water. i saved shrimp from sausage mixture and added it to flour butter roux. I cooked the shrimp just until barely done. This is the best meal on the planetl.
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Old Charleston Style Shrimp and Grits
Serving Size: 1/8 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 8
Amount Per Serving
** Calories: 620
** Calories from Fat: 394
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Last weekend I went a little crazy at the house. My friend and DJ extraordinaire, Greg Alan, was at the house with me on Saturday morning and feeling kinda bored. So what did we do? We decided we'd mix for 16 hours straight. Why? Well, why not? We ended up pulling it off, switching off the decks after 2-3 hour mix sessions and moving the vibe progressively from house to techno. Well, I ended up with about 6.5 hours worth of solid mixing and tracks, and it's time to share it everyone. It's been awhile since I've had the chance to mix for hours at a time, so it's been a pretty refreshing session, plus a good time to go through a lot of music I either hadn't heard in awhile, or hadn't played in a mix ever. Unfortunately, I have not had the time to go through the mixes and pick out the tracks for a proper tracklisting, but I should get a chance soon, so keep your eyes peeled if there is some stuff you're interested in. There are a few parts where the mixes "fade" into the next, because Greg was getting on the decks and going a different place. I'll also have his mixes to post up later.
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Seems like this tread is sort of wandering between cold cut and dry cut saws....hmmmm... Anyway, my $.02, since abrasive saws fall into one of those categories is that I would NEVER have one in my own shop. The abrasive saws make a huge mess, cover everything in the shop with grit and make you blow black boogers for a while after making a few cuts. Maybe I'd use one outside on a work site where nothing of mine is going to get all covered with crap and there may be a little breeze blowing to keep me from having to breathe the crap the saw throws.(besides the breeze makes the MIG and/or TIG guys swear and I just love the sound of swearing in the morning!!) Needless to say, my shop has only two saws and they are both "band" types...one dry and one wet, but the wet one is OFTEN used dry (good blade!) since I don't really like having saw drool all over the workpiece or my hands and the floor, either!!
Also, if cutting mostly ferrous and not cutting aluminum or such, a guy COULD just get really good with an A/O cutting torch. Kind of hard to be VERY accurate with, but I have seen guys that can make cuts that look like they were made with a CNC Plasma rig!!
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Thanks for the info. The Milwaukee seems pretty solid, but they have been discontinued. I think their abrasive saws have been discontinued also. They seem to make one of the best saws so they decided to quit making it. Sounds like a good idea. There is still a few out there though on the web. Anyway - I seen the Makita - which seems to have the best fence and clamping system so I'll probably get that. 500.00 and it's only a 12", but I guess it'll do. Dewalt would probably be good, but I have their abrasive saw and the fence is time consuming when cutting lots of angles. Thanks again:
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dry cut saw-- also called cold cut saw Question
Just checked. A number of retailers studs show the Milwaukee 6120 available.
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I have seen nothing about the Milwaukee being discontinued. Would you mind showing your source of information?
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I went to three businesses today that sell Milwaukee products. Two of them had no idea either until they got on their computer and found they couldn't order one. The third business said he knew about it and said it happened about 6 months ago. Said something about them getting out of the metal cutting saws. That's what I found out just today. If you still don't believe me I guess you can go to a Milwaukee dealer and ask them..
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The steelmax has a junk vise on it already been thru the THIRD one , our dealer sent two replacements and the didnt last no time then sent a second saw with the same problem. Run from them. They also didnt do anything about the two ruined New blades , if you have any movement while cutting your going to ruin the blade.
If you can find the Milwakee , i have heard good comments on them.
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Dry Cut Metal Cutting Saws
We've been using the Milwaukee dry cut saws for several years now without any problems other than blade replacement. We have both the miter type saw and the 8" hand held circular saws. We found that blade life is considerably longer if the stock is clamped properly and in the case of the hand held saw, a guide is clamped to the stock for the saw to ride against. Keeping the blade from binding in the cut saves the teeth on the blade. One great benefit of using dry cut saws over plasma, torches, or abrasive saws is that the material can be picked up and used immediately even with bare hands because it doesn't heat up significantly during the cut. The finished cut is relatively smooth so very little clean-up is required. A file or light grinding to remove the bur is usually all that is necessary.
The miter saw was a bit hard to move around both in the shop and to the jobsite, and supporting the stock was difficult when cutting miters because either the position of the stock or the angle of the saw needed to change every time the angle of cut needed to change. I bought a Delta miter saw/planer stand similar to a hand when folded for easy transport. It can sit upright like a hand truck with the saw still attached when being stored, can be wheeled to the worksite like a hand truck, and can be opened to workbench height very easily. It also loads and unloads easily from truck bed. I added an aluminum top, a 12" Lazy Susan type bearing, and a piece of 1/4" aluminum plate to hold the Milwaukee saw to the top of this stand. Now we have a saw that stores and transports very easily, can be set up and ready to cut almost instantly, and has pull-out rollers to help support the stock. When cutting miters, only the saw rotates to allow easy clamping of the stock at any angle. The Lazy Susan bearing under the saw allows the saw to easily rotate to the stock position so you don't need to keep moving the stock position for each different angle cut. The Delta stand is a bit light for this purpose, but it has held up very well for the past several years. Most of our cuts are on bar, strip, and angle stock up to about 2" X 2" and the biggest problem so far has been keeping the outboard roller height adjustments from slipping under the heavier stock weights. We generally use additional separate stock supports if the stock weight will be over 60 lbs or longer than about 10'.
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Tim Cook apology: Was (AAPL) Apple CEO map failure apology the right move?
I'm "extremely sorry" isn't what you'd expect to hear from the chief executive of one of the most successful companies in the world -- but that's what Apple's Tim Cook is saying to customers on Apple.com.
After more than a week of gripes with Apple's new map software, which replaced the very popular Google Maps, Cook is apologizing Friday for the frustration it has caused customers.
The maps were implemented into the new iPhone 5 and older generation phones through the iOS 6, Apple's latest operating system.
Critics say the new Apple map system contains loads of mistakes and the company has faced a chorus of complaints since iOS 6 was made available for download.
"What Apple has done with #iOS6 maps is like planning a mission to outer space and NOT TALKING TO NASA," tweeted tech-loving comedian Baratunde Thurston, a former digital director for The Onion.
Apple announced earlier this year it was replacing its mobile map software from Google with a new Apple-designed system. All iPhone and iPad users are now forced to use the new map system when they update their software or buy the iPhone 5, which will come pre-loaded with the maps.
You can, however, still use Google Maps via a web browser by going to maps.Google.com .
Screenshots posted online appear to show a museum located underneath a river, while the map service seems to deny the existence of the English town Stratford-upon-Avon, where Shakespeare was born. Other users say a search for London directed them to London, Ontario, in Canada, instead of the British capital.
Many customers say they are upset that Apple has removed mentions of public transportation routes or stations from its new map service, a popular feature on the Google system which allowed users to see bus and train schedules at individual stations.
Ireland's Minister for Justice expressed concern that the new Apple maps identify a working farm in a residential area of suburban Dublin as an airport, a potential hazard for pilots.
The Apple's maps have already inspired a Tumblr feed, the ironically named "The Amazing iOS 6 Maps," filled with examples of mangled mapping. And some Twitter users pointed out the irony in that the new map system was unable to pinpoint an Apple store in Sydney, Australia, which it placed on the wrong side of the road.
Tech blogger and entrepreneur Anil Dash was especially critical of the new maps, which he called "pretty but dumb," and of Apple for releasing what he said was a flawed product.
"Apple made this maps change despite its shortcomings because they put their own priorities for corporate strategy ahead of user experience," he wrote. "That's a huge change for Apple in the post-iPod era, where they've built so much of their value by doing the hard work as a company so that things could be easy for users."
Apple did not respond to requests from comment from CNN. But in a statement to tech blog All Things D, the company preached patience.
"Customers around the world are upgrading to iOS 6 with over 200 new features including Apple Maps, our first map service," spokeswoman Trudy Miller said. "We are excited to offer this service with innovative new features like Flyover, turn-by-turn navigation and Siri integration. We launched this new map service knowing it is a major initiative and that we are just getting started with it. Maps is a cloud-based solution and the more people use it, the better it will get. We appreciate all of the customer feedback and are working hard to make the customer experience even better."
Some tech bloggers on Thursday were advising owners of older iPhones not to upgrade to iOS 6 because of the maps.
Meanwhile, Dutch satellite navigation company TomTom, which provided the data for the new map system, told CNN it is not responsible for the way the maps work.
The poor reception for Apple's maps don't appear to have dented the popularity of the iPhone 5, however. Apple announced on Monday that pre-orders of the phone topped 2 million in just 24 hours and that its initial supply batch for the phone sold out in just an hour.
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At Apple, we strive to make world-class products that deliver the best experience possible to our customers. With the launch of our new Maps last week, we fell short on this commitment. We are extremely sorry for the frustration this has caused our customers and we are doing everything we can to make Maps better.
We launched Maps initially with the first version of iOS. As time progressed, we wanted to provide our customers with even better Maps including features such as turn-by-turn directions, voice integration, Flyover and vector-based maps.
In order to do this, we had to create a new version of Maps from the ground up.
There are already more than 100 million iOS devices using the new Apple Maps, with more and more joining us every day. In just over a week, iOS users with the new Maps have already searched for nearly half a billion locations. The more our customers use our Maps the better it will get and we greatly appreciate all of the feedback we have received from you.
While we're improving Maps, you can try alternatives by downloading map apps from the App Store like Bing, MapQuest and Waze, or use Google or Nokia maps by going to their websites and creating an icon on your home screen to their web app.
Everything we do at Apple is aimed at making our products the best in the world. We know that you expect that from us, and we will keep working non-stop until Maps lives up to the same incredibly high standard.
Tim Cook
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Rory Anderson, CNN contributed to this report.
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Celebrate the thinking person's favorite winter sport - Curling! This is the official poster of the Curling competition from the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics, featuring the spectacular image of a skip releasing last rock in the golf medal match, hoping for a big takeout and golden glory. Set in the uber-hip green-and-blue hues of the Vancouver games' design style, with the official games logo and Olympic rings at top-right, and the games motto at bottom as taken from the Canadian national anthem - "With Glowing Hearts" from the English version, and "Des Plus Brilliants Exploits" ("The Most Brilliant Feats") from the French lyrics - this is both a classic work of sports art for your wall, and a valuable collector's item for years to come! Officially licensed by VANOC and the IOC, these official posters were published in limited quantity during the Olympic year, and were made available to a select group of retailers only. Limited quantity remains in stock.
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Chris Sims: Welcome back to our in-depth review of X-Men 3: The Last Stand, everyone! When we last left off on the unquestionable turkey of the franchise, Jean Grey had gone evil, as evidenced by the fact that she was inexplicably dressed for clubbing in the mid-90s. Oh, and also, she killed Professor X.
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ERIN McCRACKEN / COURIER & PRESS One month after the devastating tornado ripped through part of Harrisburg, ill., killing seven people, the community and its residents continue the cleanup effort and begin to rebuild on March 28, 2012.
ERIN McCRACKEN / COURIER & PRESS Several filing cabinets remain under trees in front of lots where homes once stood along Birch Street in Harrisburg, Illinois on Wednesday, March 28, 2012. Few personal items remain as a reminder of the destruction caused by the Feb. 29 tornado that destroyed over 200 homes in Saline County. Over the last four weeks, the community of Harrisburg has cleaned up large sections of the devastated areas and begun the rebuilding process.
ERIN McCRACKEN / COURIER & PRESS Joe Ewing, left, Connie Frazier, center and Mary Sue Ewing, right, members of the Harrisburg Evergreen Garden Club install new blue bird houses which were destroyed during the Feb. 29th Tornado on Wednesday morning. Frazier and the garden club started the blue bird house project in 1986, giving a place for the birds to make their nests, but when the storm came through it destroyed five of the bird homes. Frazier, whose house was badly damaged in the storm said the blue birds have come to know the area as home was worried that the birds would not have places to go after finding the homes they have come back to each year destroyed by the storm. The Ewings, who are good friends with Frazier, knew the project was one of great importance to her, helped to get the houses back in their normal spots as a gift to Frazier and all those who enjoy seeing the birds every spring.
ERIN McCRACKEN / COURIER & PRESS Charles Thompson, center, and David Brown help the town of Harrisburg, Ill., move forward as they continue cleanup efforts Wednesday afternoon on the remaining debris from the Brady Street Apartments, which was left in the wake of the Feb. 29 tornado that ripped through Saline County and killed seven people. A month later, the tornado cleanup is wrapping up as the rebuilding stages have begun. Brown and Thompson, who have helped with the cleanup over the past four weeks, feel that despite the tragedy the town suffered, this day it has brought the close-knit community together. Both are thankful for the outpouring of help and volunteers who have come to the aid of the citizens in Harrisburg.
ERIN McCRACKEN / COURIER & PRESS A battered car remains among leftover debris in a field along Water Street where homes once stood in Harrisburg, Illinois on Wednesday, March 29, 2012. Much of the debris has been hauled away as the town and its residents begin to rebuild from the tornado that devastated the area and killed seven people on Feb. 29.
ERIN McCRACKEN / COURIER & PRESS Charles Turner, 71, sits inside his new home, and reflects on the events of the last month following the Feb. 29 tornado that destroyed his and his wife Diana's home on Lillie Street in Harrisburg, Illinois. The tornado ripped through Turner's home throwing him and the bathtub he was next to 50 feet coming to a stand still in the ditch near his home. They're home was destroyed as well as much of its contents, but the couple were able to get a new home in the same spot, in time for Turner and his wife to plant their annual spring garden.
A wooden cross sticks out of leftover debris near the entrance to an apartment complex at the corner of Brady Street, where most of the seven victims of the Feb. 29th tornado lived.


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It wasn't a good day for Sebastian Vettel in Australia as he not only failed to finish the race, but also lost one of his records to Daniil Kvyat.
At 19 years and 322 days, the Russian became Formula One's youngest points scorer as he crossed the finish line in 10th place, beating Vettel's previous mark by 27 days.
In his first race weekend in F1, the Toro Rosso driver showed maturity beyond his years as he first managed to make it into Q3 and started Sunday's race in sixth place following a penalty to Valtteri Bottas.
He didn't look out of place and finished behind his team-mate Jean-Eric Vergne.
"It was a very intense afternoon and finishing my first race with a point is a great feeling," said the Toro Rosso driver. "It was a fantastic first Grand Prix weekend with the team, everyone worked really hard and scoring points was a great way to end it. The start was a bit messy, but after that I managed to get into a rhythm and the car seemed competitive compared to those around us.
"It was close at the end with Jean-Eric, but I had to save fuel towards the end, so I was not going to attack him. I never expected to score a point in my first race, so it feels amazing. It's a real boost for us and now we have to keep on working hard and if we keep on the way we are going, then we can look forward to a really positive season."
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A community meeting previously scheduled for tonight by Frederick County Sheriff Chuck Jenkins to discuss neighborhood law-enforcement issues has been canceled due to a large turnout expected following the furor over the death of a developmentally-disabled man, according to authorities.
The sheriff's office announced this morning that the meeting scheduled earlier this month for Crestwood Middle School near Frederick to discuss crime trends in that area will be rescheduled after several media sources reported that it was being held to discuss the death of Robert E. Saylor, 26, of New Market, a sheriff's office news release said.
"This misinformation has generated an overwhelming interest in attendance by both citizens and the media than would typically attend," Jenkins said in the release. "... I feel that it's in the best interest of the school to postpone the meeting."
Jenkins cited the fact that the school's media center only holds between 35 to 50 people and that a winter program was scheduled for this evening at the school as reasons to cancel the meeting.
"We simply just do not want to interfere [with the school]," said Cpl. Jennifer Bailey, a spokeswoman for sheriff's office.
The sheriff's office has come under fire after the state Office of Chief Medical Examiner in Baltimore determined last week that Saylor, who had Down syndrome, died of asphyxia following his Jan. 12 removal from a mall movie theater by Lt. Scott Jewell, Sgt. Rich Rochford and Deputy 1st Class James Harris.
A probe by the Frederick County Bureau of Investigation into Saylor's death was completed Tuesday and sent to the Frederick County State's Attorney's Office for review.
Frederick County State's Attorney Charlie Smith said today that he, two assistant prosecutors and the head of the Violent Crimes Division will review the findings of the investigation to determine whether to bring criminal charges or present the case to a county grand jury.
"We're going to move this as swiftly as possible for the victim and the officers involved, but we're not going to leave any stone unturned," Smith said.
Joseph Espo, a lawyer representing Saylor's family, said Tuesday that the family is concerned about how their son was handled by the deputies.
"[Saylor] was gentle; he was not a threat to anybody," Espo said. "The family is still waiting for answers."
Each year county deputies are required to attend training on the use of force, Bailey said. In 2011, all sworn and civilian members of the office attended a four-hour training session on how to deal with people with mental health issues held by the Frederick County Health Department, she said. Espo said that deputies should have also receive training in dealing with those with other disabilities.
"Sadly, this tragedy could have been prevented," Kate Fialkowski, executive director of The Arc of Maryland, said in a release today.
The Arc is a statewide advocacy group for people who suffer from developmental disabilities.
"Sometimes there are circumstances that present unique challenges when it comes to dealing with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, especially in high stress situations," she said. "With proper training, these officers would have realized there was a better way to work with Robert, as opposed to simply using force — an extreme and unnecessary reaction."
While working second jobs for Hill Management at the Westview Promenade in Frederick, the three deputies involved in the incident were approached at 11 p.m. on Jan. 12 by a Regal Cinemas Westview Stadium 16 employee, who reported that a man had refused to leave the cinema, a sheriff's office news release has said.
The employee told them that Saylor had already watched the movie in the cinema but would not leave. The employee told Saylor that he would either have to leave or pay for a new ticket.
Deputies tried to convince Saylor to leave, but he refused and cursed at the deputies, the release said.
Saylor continued to resist as deputies removed him from his seat and escorted him out of the theater. Saylor was briefly handcuffed, the release said.
Before leaving the theater, Saylor began having a "medical emergency," the release said. Deputies then removed the handcuffs and called emergency medical services.
Saylor was taken to Frederick Memorial Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead, the sheriff's office said.
The three deputies were placed on administrative leave Monday pending the outcome of the FCBI probe and an internal investigation by the sheriff's office into their actions.
"Procedurally, [placing the deputies on leave] was the appropriate decision ONLY after this agency received the manner of death of Mr. Saylor from the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner," Jenkins said in a letter released Monday. "Please allow myself and this agency the opportunity to complete the investigations necessary to collect all the facts regarding this case, before judgment is passed on involved deputies of the Frederick County Sheriff's Office."
Initially, after the medical examiner's findings were announced Friday, the deputies involved were "continuing with their normal assignments" during the investigation, the sheriff's office said at the time.
Since then, the sheriff's office has received numerous calls from the public concerning Saylor's manner of death, which Monday prompted officials to set up a call center on Tuesday to handle to volume, Bailey said.
As of 12:30 p.m. today, a Facebook post on the sheriff's office profile that included Jenkins' Feb. 18 letter had 1,313 comments. It had also been shared 69 times.
During a Frederick County Board of Commissioners' meeting today, board President Blaine R. Young called Saylor's death a "terrible tragedy." He also said that he has faith in the sheriff's office.
"I don't think anyone believes we have a corrupt sheriff or a corrupt sheriff's department," Young said.


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Bab'Aziz: The Prince Who Contemplated His Own Soul
A blind dervish named Bab'Aziz and his spirited granddaughter, Ishtar, wander the desert in search of a great reunion of dervishes that takes place just once every 30 years. With faith as their only guide, the two journey for days through the expansive, barren landscape. To keep Ishtar entertained, Bab'Aziz relays the ancient tale of a prince who relinquished his realm in order to remain next to a small pool in the desert, staring into its depths while contemplating his soul. As the tale of the prince unfolds, the two encounter other travelers with stories of their own--including Osman, who longs for the beautiful woman he met at the bottom of a well, and Zaid, who searches for the ravishing young woman who fled from him after being seduced by his songs.
Cast: Golshifte Farahani, Maryam Hamid, Mohamed Graiaa, Nessim Khaloul, Parviz Shaminkhou
Produced by: Cyriac Auriol
Directed by: Nacer Khemir
Written by: Tonino Guerra
Running time: 1hr 36min
Opens: Feb 08, 2008 NY
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Chicago, IL (Sports Network) - It all started with a Jeff Francoeur bunt.
Francoeur started a seventh-inning rally that snowballed into four unanswered runs after Billy Butler's career-best 22nd home run in the eighth, as Kansas City downed the Chicago White Sox, 5-2, in the middle installment of a three- game set at U.S. Cellular Field.
Butler was 2-for-4 with a long two-run shot that punctuated a late offensive onslaught for the Royals, who have won two of three. The Royals managed just one run and two hits through six frames before registering four consecutive singles in the go-ahead seventh.
"The last couple of days we have played with a renewed energy, a renewed vision and I am pleased with where we're at right now," Royals manager Ned Yost said.
Bruce Chen (8-9) won for the first time since June 26, scattering just two runs on seven hits with two strikeouts and one walk in 6 2/3 frames. Greg Holland pitched a clean ninth frame for his second save.
Jake Peavy (9-8) was the hard-luck loser, cruising before falling into trouble in the seventh. The right-hander gave up three runs on seven hits with four strikeouts and three walks over 6 2/3 frames. Alex Rios finished 2-for-4 and Gordon Beckham hit his 11th home run of the season in defeat.
"He deserved better," White Sox manager Robin Ventura said about Peavy. "Chen just kept us off balance. I think we had chances, but he just found a way to get out of it."
The White Sox wasted no time reaching the scoreboard with Beckham jumping on a high fastball and driving it into the left-center field seats in the first.
There was no scoring again until the sixth when Alex Gordon took it upon himself to create a scoring opportunity. He singled to left, swiped his sixth base of the season and motored to third on Chris Getz's groundout before Mike Moustakas drove him home with a sacrifice fly to right.
Beckham was at the center of the action again in the home half, walking and moving to second on a wild pitch before advancing to third on a groundout. Both teams played successful small ball as Adam Dunn's base hit plated Beckham for a 2-1 edge.
The game then fell apart for the White Sox in the late innings. Francoeur led off the seventh with a bunt single and moved to third on Eric Hosmer's one-out single. Tony Abreu's base hit plated Francoeur, but Hosmer was thrown out at third by Dayan Viciedo. Jarrod Dyson followed with a single that would have scored Hosmer, but the Royals were unfazed, as Gordon plated Abreu with a soft single that fell into center field.
Holding a 3-2 lead, the Royals tacked on in the eighth. Moustakas walked in front of Butler's smash, a long drive that climbed over the wall in dead center field for a three-run advantage.
Chen improved to 4-4 lifetime against the White Sox...Peavy dropped to 4-6 lifetime against the Royals...Rios hit his 27th double of the season and stole his 16th base...White Sox third baseman Kevin Youkilis missed the game with a sore right knee. Ray Olmedo started in his place and finished 1-for-3.


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Friday, August 13, 2004JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Aug. 13, 2004) - The East Tennessee State University Soccer team started the year off to a good start this morning as they began their fitness testing. The Bucs look to improve on last season's program high of 12 wins and numerous other team records, which garnered them recognition as one of the NCAA Division I's most improved programs. This year's Buccaneers boast the most returning players in the programs history. Returning 12 letterwinners and losing only two starters is something that the coaching staff feels will go a long way in the course of the season. "This year's team experienced some success last year, but know that nothing will be given to them during the course of a college season," said head coach Heather Henson. The Bucs welcomed to this group nine newcomers and a new assistant coach in Andy Stoots, who will be responsible for working with goalkeepers. The team looked strong in today's training which focused on fitness testing and concluded with a scrimmage. "Overall, I feel we are more fit this year than we were last year. We raised our standards and the team raised the level to meet them," commented Henson. "Last year we got an idea of what we can be, but this season we want more and have set the goals to get there. Everyone associated with the program knows that we have to work every day and have an attention to details to raise our level just that much more." "It was great to get out on the field and let the ladies do what they love to do," said Henson of the scrimmage. "I think for them it was nice to be done with the fitness testing and start focusing on the team. The one thing that stood out today was everyone's work rate; you expect some nerves and missed timing especially with the new players, but work rate is the key to our team. We had players giving the extra effort that makes coaches smile. Rebecca Murray's, effort sliding for a ball knowing that she would end up landing on the track was typical of the effort we got from the team." ETSU opens up the season with a scrimmage at VMI on Aug. 22. They then begin the regular season when they host their first home game on Aug. 29 against the Winthrop Eagles.


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"This recipe is so different and delicious! Easy to prepare the night before and bake in the morning. Perfect for Easter or Christmas brunch. This recipe is a family tradition. You may use either fresh or frozen blueberries for this dish."
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I've had the original version as described here, which is good but can be improved - trust me! I've tried several variations of this and other similar recipes ("Overnight Blueberry French Toast"), and this is my family's favorite: Cut eggs back to 9-10, and add 1 tsp. vanilla to the egg/milk mixture. Six to 8 oz. cream cheese is plenty. Spreading the cream cheese on the bread before slicing is a great idea if you have family members who aren't fond of cream cheese - it's less visible. Otherwise, cut into small dice no bigger than 1/2 inch (a little messy, but much better than the 1 inch squares suggested in other recipes). It's critical to sprinkle cinnamon (I like Pampered Chef's "Cinnnamon Plus" spice blend) on both the bottom and top layers of bread cubes - the cinnamon could be added to the egg mixture as well, but I would still sprinkle extra on top. For the sauce, use only about 1-2 tsp. of cornstarch, especially if you prepare it ahead of time - otherwise the sauce becomes too thick. Reduce the sugar to 1/4-1/3 cup, and add the juice of half a lemon for a little zip. Tip: Be careful not to use too much bread -- the dish can't "puff up" if all of the cubes aren't sufficiently saturated. Also, as much as I love the sauce, the dish is equally good and maybe even better with real maple syrup. Enjoy!
I was very disappointed with the way this recipe turned out. I would reduce the quantity of eggs to 4 and add 1/2 cup of sugar to the mixture. There was too much cream cheese and it did not contribute anything to the flavor. Use a good hearty bread such as a challah and sprinkle cinnamon sugar over it before baking.
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This was DELICIOUS as a light supper with a sausage patty on the side. I divided this recipe down to make 3 servings. Used homemade white bread and frozen, rinsed blueberries (that's all that I had on hand). For my 3 servings, I did use 3-1/2 oz. of cream cheese, 2/3 cup blueberries, and 1/4 cup chopped pecans in the refrigerated mixture. (Spread the cheese over all the slices of bread before cutting them into cubes.) For the sauce I increased the blueberries to 1/2 cup and added the juice of 1/2 a lemon. Only had time to chill this for about 2 hours. Baked it in an 8-1/2 x 4-1/2 inch glass loaf pan. VERY YUMMY!
Love it! I was looking forward to trying this and was disappointed when I realized that it was supposed to be made the day before. I prepared and baked itanyway and it was great. I used frozen blueberries. I will use fewer eggs next time and more blueberries.
I prepared this dish for my family's Easter brunch celebration (30 people) and everyone loved it. Got lots of requests for the recipe.
My family raved about this recipe, which I served for a Christmas brunch. I substituted cranberries for the blueberries. The tartness counter-balanced the sweetness nicely, was less expensive than blueberries, plus looked more Christmas-y. Thank you for this new family favorite.
To facilitate easier serving, I slice the bread into 12 slices, then make six "sandwiches" with cream cheese on each slice of bread and a small handful of blueberries. I cut cut each sandwich in half, then fit the halves in a 9 x 13 pan. In the morning, I flip over each sandwich so the soggier side is on top and the drier side is on the bottom before baking. This ensures 12 clearly defined portions, easy serving and eating, and even distribution of the egg and milk mixture. I bring this whenever I need a brunch dish for work or other gatherings.
I cut the white sugar in half and that made this a little less sweet.
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Servings Per Recipe: 12
Amount Per Serving
** Calories: 374
** Calories from Fat: 132
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I posed that question this morning on the air! What would you do if you were the sole winner of the $640 million Mega Millions jackpot? One woman said she had 5 adopted children and would give to local adoption agencies with the instructions to give the money to people who have adopted children to help with even more expenses


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i mean, let's be honest. I'm just as excited for christmas as the next person, but seriously? seriously, michaels? can i please celebrate one holiday to the fullest and then move on to the next?
apparently not.
in protest to michaels telling me that i can't prepare for halloween anymore, i've got some printables for you. and yes, they are halloween themed. and yes, you can print them out now. and put them up.
because. it's only the middle of october, people.
here they are...
the boss helped me out on this one (as he has done with my blog header and other designs...because, that's his job).
to download it, click on the image and then right click and save. it's yours. because we're just so freaking generous. now. i should ask...pretty, pretty please. in case you weren't already planning on doing so...if you use this on your site/in your decor/something that you share-please link back. it's just the cool thing to do.
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The OMG Girlz -- Beauty, 15; Baby Doll, 16; and Star, 15 -- have nothing but fun on the agenda in the video for "Where the Boys At?" the first single off their debut album, Official Miss Guided, due Oct. 2.
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Friday, March 07, 2003Johnson City, Tenn. (Mar 7, 2003) - East Tennessee State's men's tennis team put an end to its early season slump Friday afternoon by sweeping Virginia Intermont 7-0 at the ETSU Tennis Center in Johnson City. "Obviously, I'm very happy with the win," said Buccaneer head coach Yaser Zaatini. "I expect more from our guys as the season goes along, but hopefully this will get us going in the right direction." ETSU (3-5) got some momentum going early by winning all three of its doubles matches. The No. 1 doubles tandem of Alejandro Salazar (Arequipa, Peru) and Marcos Pavlovich (Otamendi, Argentina) defeated Virginia Intermont's Jorge Ascencio and Thiago Barbosa, 8-2. The Buccaneers got a little scare at No. 2 doubles from David Halldorsson and Vinicius Bitencourt, but the duo of Diego Iglesias (Mar del Plata, Argentina) and Fernando Fiuri (Villa Maria, Argentina) fended off the Cobras 9-8 in the closest match of the afternoon. ETSU's Federico Ochoa (Manizales, Colombia) and Francisco Diaz (Weston, Fla.) knocked off Brandon Pike (Elizabethton, Tenn.) and Luis Lazo de la Vega (La Paz, Bolivia) 8-1 at the No. 3 slot. In singles action, Pavlovich battled his way to a 6-4, 2-6, 6-4 victory over Ascencio to pick up his first win of the spring season at No. 1. Salazar took care of the Cobras' Barbosa 6-3, 6-0 at the No. 2 slot. In No. 3 singles, Iglesias picked up another ETSU point with his win over Halldorsson, 3-6, 7-6, 6-3. At No. 4, Fiuri defeated Virginia Intermont's Bitencourt 6-4, 6-0, while ETSU garnered another three-set victory with Moises Serrano's (Bucaramanga, Colombia) 2-6, 6-2, 6-1 win over Pike. Ochoa sealed the deal with a 6-1, 7-6 victory against Lazo de la Vega. East Tennessee State will be at home again Saturday, Mar. 8, when the Buccaneers host Winthrop at 10:30 a.m. East Tennessee State 7, Virginia Intermont 0 Singles 1.) Marcos Pavlovich (ETSU) def. Jose Ascencio (VI), 6-4, 2-6, 6-4 2.) Alejandro Salazar (ETSU) def. Thiago Barbosa (VI), 6-3, 6-0 3.) Diego Iglesias (ETSU) def. David Halldorsson (VI), 3-6, 7-6, 6-3 4.) Fernando Fiuri (ETSU) def. Vinny Bitencourt (VI), 6-4, 6-0 5.) Moises Serrano (ETSU) def. Brandon Pike (VI), 2-6, 6-2, 6-1 6.) Federico Ochoa (ETSU) def. Luis Lazo de la Vega (VI), 6-1, 7-6 Doubles 1.) Salazar/Pavlovich (ETSU) def. Ascencio/Barbon (VI), 8-2 2.) Iglesias/Fiuri (ETSU) def. Halldorsson/Bitencourt (VI), 9-8 3.) Ochoa/Diaz (ETSU) def. Lazo de la Vega/Pike (VI), 8-1
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ANCHORAGE, Alaska – Confessed serial killer Israel Keyes admitted he enjoyed killing people, but couldn't or wouldn't give investigators a more meaningful answer when quizzed why he did it.
"There were just times, a couple of times, where we would try to get a why," said Anchorage Police officer Jeff Bell, who helped interrogate Keyes for hours.
"He would have this term, he would say, 'A lot of people ask why, and I would be, like, why not?'" Bell said.
Keyes confessed to killing eight people across the United States, but alluded to additional killings, FBI Special Agent Jolene Goeden and Bell told The Associated Press.
"Based on some of the things he told us, and some of the conversations we had with him, we believe the number is less than 12," Goeden said. "We don't know for sure. He's the only one who could have ultimately answered that."
They may never know the true number.
Keyes slit his wrist and strangled himself with bedding Sunday at the Anchorage Correctional Facility. He was facing a March trial on federal murder charges in the kidnapping and death of 18-year-old Samantha Koenig, who was abducted from an Anchorage coffee stand Feb. 1.
He also wasn't going to stop. Authorities said he had weapons caches or body disposal kits stashed across the country. One kit found north of Anchorage included a shovel, plastic bags and bottles of Drano, which he told authorities would speed the decomposition of bodies.
Keyes confessed to killing Koenig, along with Bill and Lorraine Currier in Vermont, and five other people — although details for those victims were scarce.In the case of the Curriers, authorities say Keyes flew from Alaska to Chicago on June 2, 2011, rented a car and drove almost 1,000 miles to Essex, Vt. There, he carried out a "blitz" style attack on the Curriers' home, bound the couple and took them to an abandoned house, where he killed them.
He was caught in Texas after using Koenig's debit card at an ATM.


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Do What You Can to Ease Side Effects of Treatment for Melanoma
Your cancer may cause symptoms, and you will likely have side effects from your treatment. The side effects you have depend on your treatment, which depends on whether the cancer has spread and how far. In this section, you'll learn more about how to respond to some of the most common side effects of melanoma treatment.
Anxiety and Depression
Many people feel blue, anxious, or depressed after being told they have cancer. These feelings may continue or come back throughout treatment. In addition, you may experience mood changes as a side effect of treatment. These may be mild or serious. Seek immediate help if you experience any of the following signs or symptoms:
Extreme sadness
Loss of interest in things you once enjoyed
Severe changes in mood
Thoughts of suicide
Taking these actions may ease your mental stress:
Talk openly with your doctor about your concerns.
Talk to your priest, minister, or rabbi.
Talk to your family or friends.
Consider joining a cancer support group or finding a cancer "buddy" who can help you cope.
Ask your doctor about medications for depression and anxiety.
Consider getting a referral to a psychologist or psychiatrist.
Appetite Loss
Patients who eat well during cancer treatment maintain their strength better, are more active, and are better able to lower their chances of infection. Remember that your body needs energy to heal itself. Maintaining your weight is a good way to know if you're giving your body the energy it needs. When you're being treated for cancer, a diet high in calories and protein is best.
The problem is that treatment, especially chemotherapy, can damage intestinal cells or affect areas of the brain controlling appetite. Radiation can change the way food tastes to you, make it hard for you to swallow, or reduce your appetite.
Know that some people, however, can gain weight as a side effect from steroids or anti-nausea medications. If this is the case for you, focus on getting a balanced diet and increasing your activity level. Now is not the time to go on a diet.
Ask your doctor to refer you to a registered dietitian if you are having trouble maintaining your appetite. Also, try these tips to stimulate your desire to eat:
If you can, eat foods high in protein several times a day. These foods include: milk, cheese, cottage cheese, yogurt, meat, fish, eggs, beans, peanut butter, and nuts. Protein helps build and repair tissue, and cancer treatments cause you to use more protein than usual.
If you are underweight, eat high-calorie foods to help you maintain your weight. These include margarine or butter, sugar, honey, jams, jellies, cream cheese, dried fruit, gravies or sauces, mayonnaise, and salad dressing.
Get plenty of fluids to help control your body temperature and improve food removal. Drink water, fruit juices, and other liquids. Also try gelatin, pudding, soups, fruit bars, and ice cream to increase your fluid intake.
Eat small meals throughout the day instead of three large ones.
Keep snacks handy to eat when you are hungry.
Eat with friends or play your favorite music at mealtime to boost your appetite.
Eat your biggest meal in the morning. Many people getting treatment for cancer find this is when they have their biggest appetite.
If you can, increase your activity level. Doing so may stimulate your appetite.
On days you don't feel like eating at all, don't worry about it. Try again the next day. If you find your appetite doesn't improve in several days, talk with your doctor or nurse.
Bleeding Problems
Throughout your treatment, your doctor will take small samples of your blood for testing. One thing he or she is checking for is the number of platelets in your blood. Certain kinds of chemotherapy may reduce your blood platelet count. Without enough platelets (a condition called thrombocytopenia), your blood may have difficulty clotting.
If your doctor tells you that your platelet count is low, take these actions to avoid causing injuries that could lead to uncontrolled bleeding.
Call your doctor if you develop a rash, bleeding, or bruising.
Protect your skin from cuts, scrapes, and sharp objects.
Shave with an electric razor, because it causes less irritation to your skin.
Take steps to prevent constipation, which can lead to hemorrhoids and bleeding.
Use a soft toothbrush to prevent bleeding gums.
Bloating and Swelling
Some chemotherapy and biological therapy drugs cause your body to retain water. This water retention will go away when your treatment ends. In other cases, bloating may be due to other causes.
Here's what you can do for relief:
Try to avoid adding salt to your food or eating salty foods.
If your bloating from water retention is severe, your doctor may prescribe a diuretic or water pill.
If your bloating is due to lactose intolerance, it may help to buy lactose-free milk or to go easy on dairy products that contain lactose.
Breathing Problems (Shortness of Breath, Called Dyspnea) and Coughing
Feeling short of breath may make you feel anxious, which can make breathing problems worse. This side effect may be caused by radiation damage to your lungs and may not show up for several years.
Many things may cause dyspnea and coughing. In cancer patients, causes may include the following:
A tumor that spreads to the chest cavity, lung, airway, or vein that carries blood through the chest to the heart.
Blood clots or tumor cells that break loose and block a blood vessel in the lungs.
Pneumonia, an infection of the lung.
Lung scarring from radiation therapy or chemotherapy.
Weakening of the heart by chemotherapy.
Other problems the patient may have, for example, congestive heart failure, COPD, other lung or heart diseases, weakened breathing muscles, or nutrition problems.
A history of smoking.
Talk with your doctor or nurse about what can help. Also try these tips:
Ask family or friends for help with activities that make you short of breath.
Ask your doctor or nurse to show you how to use relaxation exercises.
Avoid bending over because it compresses your lungs and makes it harder to get the air you need. Wear slip-on shoes.
Avoid climbing stairs since that can tax your breathing.
Avoid things that make your breathing worse, such as high humidity, cold air, pollen, and tobacco smoke.
Sit upright because it will give your lungs room to expand.
Sleep with the head of your bed raised or sleep in a recliner.
Use pursed-lip and abdominal breathing. Ask your doctor for instructions on how to do this.
Ask about medicines that may help, such as steroids, inhalers, or diuretics for dyspnea, and cough-suppressing medicine, medicines that break down mucus or an inhaler drug for chronic coughing.
Constipation is difficult or infrequent bowel movements. It can range from mildly uncomfortable to painful. Taking pain medications can lead to constipation, so it's wise to take these preventive actions. These same steps will give you relief if you are already constipated.
Drink plenty of fluids, especially water and fruit juices, such as prune juice.
Eat foods high in fiber, such as cereals, whole grains, fruits, and vegetables.
Take stool softeners or a laxative as prescribed.
A persistent cough may increase pain, prevent adequate rest, and promote fatigue. Talk with your doctor about these options for relief:
Ask about over-the-counter or prescription cough suppressants.
Find out whether an inhaler could help you.
Learn deep breathing and effective coughing techniques.
Try tips for quitting smoking.
Diarrhea is loose or frequent bowel movements. It may lead to dehydration. Radiation and many chemotherapy drugs can cause bowel changes. Take these steps if you have diarrhea:
Ask your doctor about medications that may help.
Avoid gas-producing vegetables, dried fruit, fiber cereals, seeds, popcorn, nuts, corn, and dried beans.
Avoid milk and milk products.
Eat low-residue, low-fiber foods, such as the BRAT diet (bananas, rice, applesauce, and toast).
Increase your intake of fluids, such as water and broth.
Hair Loss (Alopecia)
Losing your hair can be upsetting because baldness is a visible reminder that you are being treated for cancer. Chemotherapy and radiation can cause hair loss. Keep in mind that your hair will probably grow back after treatment.
Use these tips to cope:
Consider cutting your hair before treatment starts.
Think about getting a wig, hat, or scarf before your hair loss starts. That way, you can get a wig that matches your hair and you'll be ready with head coverings, if you choose to use them.
Because your scalp may be more sensitive to temperature and sun, protect it with sunscreen and hats or scarves.
Throughout treatment, your doctor will take samples of your blood for testing. One thing he or she is checking is your white blood cell count. Without enough white blood cells, your body may not be able to fight infection. Many types of chemotherapy can cause low white blood cell counts, which is called neutropenia. You may experience symptoms of infection, such as fever, chills, or inflammation at the site of an injury.
If your doctor tells you that your white blood cell count is low, take these actions to stay healthy:
Ask your doctor whether you need antibiotics to help prevent infections.
Avoid crowds and people with colds. Wear a surgical mask if you can't.
Avoid fresh flowers and plants, which might carry mold.
Avoid fresh, unwashed, uncooked fruits and vegetables and other foods that might carry germs.
Call your doctor right away if you have any signs of infection. Signs may include a temperature of 100.5 degrees or higher, severe chills, a cough or hoarseness, lower back or side pain, painful or difficult urination, or any sores or redness.
Wash your hands often throughout the day to kill germs. Have those around you do the same. Bathe daily to keep the number of bacteria down. Don't touch your eyes or nose unless you've just washed your hands.
Insomnia (Trouble Sleeping)
Insomnia can be caused by anxiety, depression, or your cancer treatment. Use these tips to improve your rest:
Avoid long naps during the day.
Avoid stimulants such as caffeine and tobacco, especially close to bedtime.
Don't eat, drink fluids, or exercise close to your bedtime.
If you don't fall asleep in 15 minutes, get up, do something else, and try again later.
Keep a regular bedtime schedule.
Use your bed only for sleeping, not watching TV.
Libido Changes (Decreased Sexual Desire)
Feelings of depression from having cancer or fatigue from many types of treatment can affect your sexual desires. Taking these actions may help you cope with these changes:
Discuss sexual problems with your doctor or with other members of your health care team. They may be able to refer you to a counselor who specializes in sexual problems or to a sexual treatment program.
Talk to your partner about changes in your desire or ability to have sex. Explore new ways to share affection and intimacy.
Menopausal Symptoms
Some types of chemotherapy can damage the ovaries. They can cause menopausal symptoms in women who've not yet reached menopause. Symptoms can include hot flashes, vaginal dryness, mood swings, and weight changes. Periods may become irregular or may stop, and you may not be able to get pregnant. However, some women may still be able to get pregnant during treatment.
Talk to your doctor about birth control before treatment begins.
Discuss with your doctor ways to manage menopausal symptoms. You may use lubricants for vaginal dryness or do mild exercise. You might also talk with a psychotherapist about mood swings or signs of depression.
Continue with regular pelvic exams.
Report any unusual bleeding to your doctor.
Mouth Changes
Sores on your mouth and lips (called mucositis) may hurt and make eating unpleasant. Radiation and several types of chemotherapy can cause mouth sores. In addition, you may experience a strange taste in your mouth from immunotherapy or chemotherapy. Taking these actions can either help prevent or ease some of these problems.
To prevent sores, take these actions:
Brush your teeth after meals and before bedtime. Floss every day if your doctor says it's okay to do so.
Rinse your mouth with lukewarm water plus salt or baking soda several times a day.
Keep your mouth and lips clean and moist.
Suck on sugar-free candies or fruit bars or chew sugar-free gum to increase moisture in your mouth and to help with taste changes.
To ease the pain if you get sores in your mouth, take these actions:
Ask your doctor about topical mouth medications.
Avoid alcohol and mouthwashes containing alcohol because they may irritate the sores.
Avoid hot, rough, or spicy foods because they may irritate the sores.
Avoid tobacco because it may irritate or make you more susceptible to sores.
Call your doctor or nurse if your temperature reaches 100.5 degrees or higher.
Eat soft and pureed foods that are easy to swallow if you have a dry mouth.
Sip water often.
Take over-the-counter pain medication, such as Tylenol (acetaminophen), if necessary.
Nausea or Vomiting
Nausea or vomiting may result from almost all types of treatment for melanoma. It may be barely noticeable to severe. Understanding the different types of nausea may help.
Acute-onset nausea and vomiting occurs within a few minutes to several hours after chemotherapy. With chemotherapy, the worst episodes tend to be 5 to 6 hours after treatment, and the symptoms end within the first 24 hours. Immunotherapy with interleukin-2 (IL-2) tends to cause nausea during the whole treatment. Nausea gets worse at the end of the cycle.
Anticipatory nausea and vomiting are learned from previous experiences with vomiting. As you prepare for the next dose of chemotherapy, you may anticipate that nausea and vomiting will occur as it did before, which triggers the actual reflex.
Breakthrough vomiting means vomiting occurs despite treatment to prevent it. It requires other types of treatment.
Delayed-onset vomiting develops more than 24 hours after treatment.
Refractory vomiting occurs when you're no longer responding to antinausea treatments.
To prevent nausea, take these actions:
Ask your doctor about getting a prescription medicine to control nausea and vomiting. Then make sure you take it as directed. If you are vomiting and cannot take medicine, call your doctor or nurse.
If you have nausea and vomiting even though you are taking your medicines, call your doctor or nurse. They can change your medicine, or add other medicines.
To help ease nausea or vomiting if you have it, try these tips:
Ask your doctor or nurse about using acupressure bands on your wrists, which may help to decrease your nausea.
Ask your doctor or nurse to help you learn a relaxation exercise. This may make you feel less anxious and more in control, and decrease your nausea.
Do not eat fatty or fried foods, very spicy foods, or very sweet foods.
Eat foods that are at room temperature or cold. The smells from hot foods may make your nausea worse.
Take drugs with food, as directed.
Try eating foods and drinking beverages that were easy to take or made you feel better when you had the flu or were nauseated. These might be bland foods, sour candy, pickles, dry crackers, ginger ale, flat soda, or others.
Nerve Damage (peripheral neuropathy)
If you have numbness, tingling, or weakness in your hands and feet, you may have nerve damage called peripheral neuropathy. Some types of chemotherapy are known to cause this. Other signs of this problem are ringing in your ears or feeling too hot or cold.
If you have symptoms such as these, take precautions to protect yourself:
If your daily activities become too difficult, ask your doctor to refer you to an occupational therapist or a physical therapist. They can help teach you new ways of doing things so you can stay as active as possible.
Take extra care walking and moving so that you don't fall, since less sensitivity in your feet can alter your balance.
Take extra care when driving (you may have trouble feeling the gas and brake pedals). Ask friends and family to drive you places.
Use warm, not hot, water for bathing to prevent burns. Consider using a shower chair or railing to reduce your chance of slipping.
Bone pain can be the result of biological therapy, such as interferon. Try these tips to ease muscle, joint, or bone pain:
Talk to your doctor about taking aspirin or ibuprofen to help relieve headaches and muscle cramps.
Take other pain medications regularly as directed by your doctor. Don't wait for your pain to become severe. Also, take steps to avoid constipation, a common side effect of pain medications.
Change your activity level. See if you feel better if you rest more or move around more--either may help.
Distract yourself with music, funny videos, or computer games.
Use heat, cold, relaxation techniques such as yoga or meditation, or guided imagery exercises. Ask your doctor or nurse where you can learn more about these.
Although your surgeon will try to minimize the tissue removed, you may be left with a scar after surgery to remove your melanoma. Here are some ways to make your scars look better:
Ask for a plastic surgeon to be involved in your care. He or she can suggest reconstructive options to shrink or remove the scar.
Visit a make-up specialist for tips on how to conceal your scars.
Skin Changes
Radiation treatment can cause dry or red skin in the area being treated. Also, you may have dryness, itching, or a rash in the area of biological therapy injections. Here's what you can do for relief:
Ask your doctor or nurse what kind of lotion you can use to moisturize and soothe your skin, and about any soap, deodorant, sun block, perfume, cosmetics, or powder before you put it on your skin during radiation treatment.
Don't apply heat or cold to the treated area. Bathe only with lukewarm water.
Don't bandage skin with tape. If you must bandage it, use paper tape. Ask your nurse to help you place the dressings so you can avoid irritation.
Don't scratch, rub, or scrub treated skin.
If you must shave the treated area, use only an electric shaver. Don't use lotion before shaving. And don't use hair-removal products. All can irritate your skin.
Protect your skin from sun exposure, especially between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. by wearing sunscreen of at least 15 SPF (sun protection factor).
Ask your doctor or nurse about using topical ointments and steroid creams for itchy skin rashes.
Wear loose, soft clothing over the treated area.
Swelling in Your Hand or Arm (Lymphedema)
If your lymph nodes are removed from your armpit (or groin area), you may have swelling in your hand or arm (or leg or foot), called lymphedema, on the side where you had surgery. This is more likely if you also have radiation therapy to your armpit or groin. Lymphedema may occur right after surgery or it may happen later. It is caused when excess lymph collects in tissue.
To reduce your risk or to improve symptoms of lymphedema, here's what you can do:
Clean the skin of your arm daily and use moisturizing lotion.
Don't have your blood pressure taken on the affected arm.
Do not sit in one position for more than 30 minutes.
Do not use elastic bandages with tight bands.
Do your prescribed exercises regularly.
Keep regular follow-up appointments with your doctor.
Keep your arm or leg raised above the level of your heart when possible. Avoid making rapid circles with your arm to keep blood from collecting in the lower part of your arm.
Watch for signs of infection, such as redness, pain, heat, swelling, and fever. Call the doctor immediately if any of these signs or symptoms appears.
Wear loose jewelry and clothes without tight bands.
See a lymphedema specialist for treatment.
Ask your doctor or nurse about wearing a compression garment.
To avoid injury and infection in your arm, take these precautions:
Avoid extreme hot or cold, such as ice packs or heating pads.
Avoid needles in the affected arm.
Clean cuts with soap and water and then use antibacterial ointment.
Do not overwork the affected arm.
Take care of your fingernails. Don't cut your cuticles.
Talk to your doctor about any rashes.
Use an electric razor for shaving.
Use gauze wrapping instead of tape, but do not wrap so tightly that you cut off circulation.
Wear gardening and cooking gloves.
Use thimbles for sewing.
Thinking and Remembering Trouble
You may have mild problems with concentration and memory. These problems may occur during and after chemotherapy or biological therapy. Fatigue can worsen the problem. Taking these actions may help:
Make lists and write down important information.
Use other tools to help organize your life. These tools may include calendars, pill dispensers, or alarm clocks.
Tiredness and Fatigue
Tiredness is a very common symptom and side effect. It can be a result of anemia caused by low red blood cell levels. Red blood cells carry oxygen throughout the body. If your body does not have this oxygen, you may feel tired. Decreased red blood cell counts can be caused by blood loss, chemotherapy, or radiation, or the cancer itself. Other changes can also cause fatigue. Tiredness can last several weeks after treatment ends. You may feel only slightly tired, or you may suffer from extreme fatigue.
Taking these actions may help increase your energy levels:
Add mild exercise, such as walking, to your daily routine. It may help you sleep better.
Balance activity with rest. Save your energy for important tasks.
Drink plenty of fluids to prevent dehydration, which can lead to tiredness.
If your fatigue is severe or chronic, ask for help with routine tasks that can drain your energy, such as grocery shopping or housework. Some people reduce their hours at work.
Take action to treat a poor appetite because eating improperly can make you tired. As long as diarrhea isn't a problem for you, it may help to eat plenty of fruits, vegetables, and complex carbohydrates, such as whole-wheat bread.
Take short rests when you feel tired. Avoid long naps during the day so you can sleep well at night.
Talk with your doctor about medications or treatments that may help manage your anemia.