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- Kardiologia polska 07/2015; 73(6):458. DOI:10.5603/KP.2015.0101 · 0.54 Impact Factor
Article: Outcome of Medically Versus Surgically Treated Patients With Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension.[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: Chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH) is an ominous disease leading to progressive right heart failure. Selected patients can be treated by pulmonary endarterectomy (PEA). We assessed long-term clinical outcome of patients with CTEPH who underwent PEA and patients who remained on medical treatment alone. A total of 112 consecutive patients with CTEPH referred between 1998 and 2008 to one center were followed for a mean of 35 (range 0-128) months after diagnosis. All the patients had advanced pulmonary hypertension at baseline. The operated group had higher World Health Organization functional class compared to the nonoperated group. No other differences in hemodynamic, echocardiographic, or biochemical parameters were observed at baseline. Despite the perioperative mortality rate of 9.1%, patients who underwent PEA had significantly lower long-term mortality compared to nonoperated patients (12.7% vs 34.8%; P = .003), and PEA survivors showed sustained clinical improvement. All efforts should be undertaken to perform PEA in all patients with operable CTEPH.
Article: Pulmonary Artery Dilatation Correlates With the Risk of Unexpected Death in Chronic Arterial or Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: Background: Right ventricular failure does not explain all cases of death in patients with chronic pulmonary hypertension. Searching for alternative explanations, we evaluated the prognostic significance of main pulmonary artery (PA) dilatation in patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) or chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH). Methods: A retrospective outcome analysis was made of 264 patients (aged 46 ± 17 years; women, 69%; PAH, 82%) who underwent both CT scan measurement of the PA and right-sided heart catheterization (mean PA pressure, 57.6 ± 16.5 mm Hg) at initial evaluation. Results: The diameter of the PA ranged from 28 to 120 mm (mean, 39 ± 8.6 mm; median, 38 mm) and was largest in patients with unrepaired congenital defects (42.6 ± 7.6 mm). Pulmonary pulse pressure (P = .04), lower age (P = .03), and duration of symptoms (P < .001) were independently but weakly related to PA diameter. During follow-up (median, 38 months), 99 patients (37%) died. Of these 99 deaths, 73 (74%) were due to heart failure or comorbidities, and 26 (26%) were unexpected deaths (UE-Ds). PA diameter (hazard ratio [HR], 1.06 per 1 mm; 95% CI, 1.03-1.08), heart rate (HR, 1.30 per 10 beats/min; 95% CI, 1.01-1.66), and systolic pulmonary arterial pressure (HR, 1.02 per 1 mm Hg; 95% CI, 1.01-1.04) were the only independent predictors of UE-D and differed from the usual predictors found in the study group for all-cause mortality. PA diameter ≥ 48 mm had 95% specificity and 39% sensitivity and carried 7.5 times higher risk of UE-D (95% CI, 3.4-16.5; P < .0001) during follow-up. Conclusions: PA dilatation emerges as an independent risk factor for death unexplained by right ventricular failure or comorbidities in patients with PAH and CTEPH. The possible mechanisms include, but are not limited to, PA compression of the left main coronary artery, PA rupture, or dissection with cardiac tamponade.Chest 07/2012; 142(6). DOI:10.1378/chest.11-2794 · 7.48 Impact Factor
Article: Ventricular fibrillation risk factors in over one thousand patients with accessory pathways[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND: Published data concerning risk factors of VF in WPW patients are inconsistent or contradictory. METHODS AND RESULTS: We included 1007 patient (pts) (mean age 35years; 45% female) with an accessory pathway (AP) referred for non pharmacological treatment. Group 1 consisted of 56 pts (42M, aged 34±15yrs) with an AP and documented VF and Group 2-951 pts (513M, aged 35±15yrs) with an AP and without VF. Univariate predictors of VF were: overt pre-excitation, male gender, multiple AP, large AP. Multivariate predictors were: overt pre-excitation, male gender and MAP. The mean shortest pre-excited RR interval during AF was significantly shorter in Group 1: 205±27 vs. 243±64, P=0.019. VF as an end point of the first arrhythmia episode (AVRT or AF) was observed in 20 pts (15M, 5F). Primary VF (no documented arrhythmia prior to aborted SCD) occurred in 16 pts (13M, 3F). The mean age of primary VF pts was significantly lower than of pts with history of AVRT or AVRT and/or AF (24.5 vs. 36.5 vs. 38yrs., P<0.005 and P=0.002, respectively). Age at VF occurrence shows a bi-modal distribution with peak occurrences in the 2-nd/3-rd and 5-th decades. CONCLUSION: In patients with an accessory pathway, overt pre-excitation, male gender and multiple AP constitute independent risk factors of VF episodes. Young patients in the 2-nd/3-rd and older patients in the 5-th decade might be at higher risk of VF occurrence.International journal of cardiology 02/2012; 167(2). DOI:10.1016/j.ijcard.2012.01.076 · 4.04 Impact Factor
Conference Paper: Pulmonary Artery Dilatation Correlates With The Risk Of Sudden Death In Chronic Pulmonary HypertensionAmerican Thoracic Society 2011 International Conference, May 13-18, 2011 • Denver Colorado; 05/2011
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ABSTRACT: Chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH) can be defined as pulmonary hypertension with persistent pulmonary perfusion defects causes by unresolved thrombi. All symptomatic CTEPH patients with documented pulmonary vascular resistance > 300 dyn*sec*cm(-5) and proximal lesions should be considered for surgical treatment--pulmonary endarterectomy. The role of pharmacological treatment remains controversial and should be restricted to inoperable cases and persistent pulmonary hypertension after pulmonary endarterectomy. Every year about 30 procedures is performed in two specialised centers in Poland with 1 year mortality at 8-9%. Number of procedures done gives the frequency of pulmonary endarterectomy at 0.7/million of population/year. Current data from UK indicate the actual ratio of surgical treatment of CTPH at 2/million/year. The article discusses reasons for CTEPH is underdiagnosed and why rate of surgical therapy in Poland is too low.Kardiologia polska 01/2011; 69(8):875-8. · 0.54 Impact Factor
Article: Renal carcinoma infiltrating inferior vena cava and combined valvular heart disease - one-stage uro-cardiological procedure: A case report[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: Standard treatment of patients with coexisting cardiac and non-cardiac diseases includes two separate operations. We report a case of 55-year-old man with combined valvular heart disease and renal carcinoma infiltrating inferior caval vein, who underwent one-stage cardio-urologic procedure. In the first step, mitral and tricuspid valvuloplasty were performed by cardiac surgeons. Then, urologists performed radical nephrectomy and thrombectomy. The postoperative course was uneventful. In twelve months follow-up the patient shows no signs of recurrence and he had no symptoms of cardiac disease. To the best of our knowledge such a case has never been reported before in the literature.World Journal of Surgical Oncology 07/2010; 8:63. DOI:10.1186/1477-7819-8-63 · 1.41 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: We present a rare case of giant, metastatic renal cell carcinoma of the pericardium diagnosed 20 years after nephrectomy. An endovascular procedure was used to place coils preoperatively in the large collateral vessels supplying the tumor to achieve mass reduction and reduce intraoperative bleeding. The tumor was resected through a median sternotomy, and the patient's recovery was uneventful. Preoperative coil placement in the tumoral arteries enabled a safe and bloodless resection in this rare presentation.The Annals of thoracic surgery 07/2010; 90(1):292-3. DOI:10.1016/j.athoracsur.2009.12.031 · 3.85 Impact Factor
Article: Usefulness of 6-minute walk test, plasma neurohumoral and cytokine activation in the assessment of symptomatic patients with left ventricle dysfunction caused by chronic severe mitral valve regurgitation[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: The aim of our study was to select the most relevant markers of impaired left ventricle (LV) function in patients with heart failure (HF) symptoms due to severe chronic mitral regurgitation (MR). Thirty-six patients with decompensated HF due to severe MR underwent echocardiography, 6-minute walk test (6MWT) and measurements of plasma renin activity, angiotensin II, aldosterone, noradrenaline (NA), brain natriuretic peptide (BNP), tumour necrosis factor alpha (TNFalpha) with its receptors, and interleukine-6. Patients presented with significant neurohumoral/cytokine activation. By stepwise multiple regression analysis the strongest prediction model for 6MWT included LVEDVI (R2 = 0.95, P = 0.024), BNP (R2 = 0.67, P = 0.0006), IL-6 (R2 = 0.90, P = 0.044); for BNP: 6MWT (R2 = 0.36, P = 0.003), LA (R2 = 0.56, P = 0.0077), LVESVI (R2 = 0.83, P = 0.0072); for NA: EF (R2 = 0.4 1, P = 0.036), and for TNFalpha: LVESVI (R2 = 0.65, P = 0.003). 6MWT and neurohumoral markers (mainly BNP, but also NA and TNFalpha) are good predictors of the degree of LV remodelling, showing an independent correlation with the level of LV dilatation/dysfunction in chronic severe MR.These assessments may supplement standard echocardiography in LV decompensation due to severe MR.Acta cardiologica 02/2010; 65(1):43-51. DOI:10.2143/AC.65.1.2045888 · 0.65 Impact Factor
Article: Predictors of the atrial fibrillation occurrence in patients with Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: Atrial fibrillation (AF) in WPW syndrome occurs earlier and is more common than in the general population. To evaluate the predisposing factors for the first episode of AF in patients with WPW. We analysed data on 930 patients (510 males, 420 females) with WPW treated in our centre during 1988-2007. AF was diagnosed in 236 patients (25% - 161 males, 75 females, aged 36 +/- 15 years). The AF group was divided into two subgroups - patients with AF and atrio-ventricular reentrant tachycardia (AVRT), and patients with AF only. The analysis included subjects' age and gender, the presence of AVRT, the number and properties of accessory pathways, left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) and concomitant cardiovascular diseases. The groups did not differ in terms of concomitant diseases and LVEF. In the whole group of patients with AF, arrhythmia occurred earlier in men than in women (34 +/- 14 vs. 40 +/- 15 years of age, p = 0.013). In the subgroup with AF and AVRT, AF was documented earlier compared to patients with AF only (34 +/- 15 vs. 41 +/- 15 years of age, p = 0.0072). AVRT was more common in patients with AF compared to those without AF (69 vs. 53%, p < 0.001). In the whole group of 930 patients, AF was observed more often in patients with overt pre-excitation compared to concealed WPW (29 vs. 12%, p < 0.001). In patients with WPW syndrome, AF occurs earlier in patients with AVRT compared to patients with AF and without documented AVRT, earlier in men compared to women, and is more common in patients with overt WPW.Kardiologia polska 09/2009; 67(9):973-8. · 0.54 Impact Factor
Article: P1-66 ABORTED SUDDEN CARDIAC DEATH DUE TO PRIMARY VENTRICULAR FIBRILLATION IN OVERT AND CONCEALED WOLFF-PARKINSON-WHITE SYNDROMEInternational Journal of Cardiology 12/2007; 122. DOI:10.1016/S0167-5273(08)70592-8 · 4.04 Impact Factor
Article: Alteration of myocardial sarcoplasmic reticulum Ca 2+ -ATPase and Na + -Ca 2+ exchanger expression in human left ventricular volume overload[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: Reduced myocardial contractility is often attributed to altered Ca(2+) transients and expression of Ca(2+)-ATPase of the SR (SERCA) and Na+/Ca(2+)exchanger (NCX) genes. To assess myocardial expression of SERCA and NCX protein levels in left ventricular (LV) remodelling due to chronic severe mitral regurgitation (MR). Myocardial expression of SERCA/NCX in biopsy specimens obtained during mitral surgery was assessed in 36 MR patients with LV remodelling and plasma neurohumoral/cytokine activation and in four non-failing hearts (NFH). Myocardial protein levels of SERCA were significantly (20%) lower in the MR group than in NFH group (p=0.016). No significant changes in NCX were observed. However, a lack of homogeneity with regard to SERCA/NCX proteins was observed. Moreover, SERCA was negatively correlated with BNP (r=-0.49, p=0.02), TNFalpha (r=-0.68, p=0.0005) and IL-6 (r=-0.52, p=0.02), whereas NCX was only negatively correlated with TNFalpha (r=-0.62, p=0.002). MR patients showed wide variations in SERCA/NCX protein expression. Myocardial protein levels of SERCA were significantly lower in the MR population. Moreover, a correlation between BNP, cytokines (IL-6, TNFalpha) and the expression of SERCA/NCX proteins was observed.European Journal of Heart Failure 06/2007; 9(6-7):579-86. DOI:10.1016/j.ejheart.2007.01.011 · 6.53 Impact Factor
Article: Iatrogenic Aortic CoarctationCirculation 04/2007; 115(12):e342-3. DOI:10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.106.665166 · 14.43 Impact Factor
Article: [Vascular complications in a 51-year-old female with a primary antiphospholipd syndrome--a case report].[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: A 51-year-old woman with antiphospholipid syndrome was readmitted to the hospital two years after successful surgical pulmonary thrombendarteriectomy for severe chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH). Exertional dyspnea, chest pain and ECG pattern could suggest relapse of pulmonary thromboembolism. However, no signs of pulmonary hypertension were found at echocardiography. Coronary angiography revealed proximal critical occlusion in the left anterior descending artery which was successfully treated with PTCA and stenting. Coronary artery disease may mimic relapse of CTEPH and this should be remembered especially in patients with antiphospholipid syndrome, who have increased risk of coronary artery disease especially in the presence of other classical risk factors.Kardiologia polska 02/2007; 65(1):50-3. · 0.54 Impact Factor
- Kardiologia polska 01/2007; 64(12):1442; discussion 1443-4. · 0.54 Impact Factor
Article: Deep Hypothermic Circulatory Arrest During Pulmonary Thrombendarterectomy in Patients with Chronic Thrombembolic Pulmonary HypertensionPolish Journal of Surgery 01/2007; 79(9):576-580. DOI:10.2478/v10035-007-0090-y
Article: Reduced myocardial expression of calcium handling protein in patients with severe chronic mitral regurgitation[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: Left ventricle (LV) function was shown to be a principal determinant of morbidity and mortality in both uncorrected and surgically corrected mitral regurgitation (MR). However, the cellular mechanisms that develop in the LV remodeling secondary to volume overload in chronic severe MR is still not well defined. In single ventricular myocyte, a reduced contraction and slowed relaxation have been mainly attributed to defective intracellular Ca2+ currents. Between several Ca2+ handling proteins, sarcoplasmic reticulum Ca2+-ATPase 2 (SERCA2) expression and activity determines not only the extent and rate of relaxation, but also the rate and amplitude of contraction. The aim of the study was to determine whether modifications of SERCA2 gene expression occurs in LV wall remodeling process secondary to chronic severe MR. The LV samples were obtained from 12 patients presented LV wall remodeling (LV: diastolic/systolic diameter-70+/-7 mm vs 46+/-10 mm; diastolic/systolic volume-260+/-65 ml vs 102+/-68 ml) due to chronic, severe MR. Expressions of SERCA2 isoforms-SERCA2a and 2b mRNAs were estimated by semiquantitative RT-PCR and normalized to GAPDH. The protein levels of SERCA2 were determined by Western blot after normalization to actin. Results were compared with samples from non-failing human hearts (NFH). On SERCA2 mRNA levels, important reduction on both SERCA isoforms SERCA2a (-40%) and SERCA2b (-49%) compared to NFH, together with significant correlation between isoforms (r = 0.89; p = 0.01) were observed. SERCA2 protein levels were decreased (-38%) in MR compared to NFH. Also significant correlations between SERCA2a/2b and SERCA2 protein expression (r = 0.83, p = 0.017; r = 0.68, p = 0.05, respectively) were observed. Moreover, a negative correlation between protein levels of SERCA2 (r = -0.64, p = 0.053) and left ventricular diastolic diameter was observed. In chronic volume overload the down-regulation of SERCA2a and 2b at the mRNA and SERCA2 protein levels exist. Moreover, protein levels of SERCA2 tend to correlate to the grade of left ventricular diastolic dilatation and suggest an important role LV remodeling.European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery 12/2006; 30(5):737-43. DOI:10.1016/j.ejcts.2006.07.008 · 3.30 Impact Factor
Article: Thromboembolic complications in patients with arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia/cardiomyopathy[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: Incidence and clinical presentation of thromboembolic complications in patients with arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia/cardiomyopathy (ARVD/C) were analysed. In reports on ARVD/C, thromboembolism is rarely mentioned. The possible risk factors are: right ventricle (RV) dilatation, aneurysms, and wall motion abnormalities. A group of 126 patients (89 male, 37 female, aged 43.6+/-14.3) with ARVD/C was retrospectively analysed for the presence of thromboembolic complications. The mean follow-up period was 99+/-64 months. Thromboembolic complications, i.e. pulmonary embolism (n=2), RV outflow tract thrombosis with severe RV failure (n=1), and cerebrovascular accident associated with atrial fibrillation (n=2) were observed in 4% of the patients. Spontaneous echogenic contrast was observed in seven patients with severe damage to RV. In four of them supraventricular arrhythmias resulting in heart failure were reported. Annual incidence of thromboembolic complications was 0.5/100 patients. (i) ARVD/C may be complicated by thrombosis. Annual incidence of such complications is significantly lower than reported for left ventricle failure. (ii) Anticoagulation should be used in ARVD/C patients with large, hypokinetic RV and slow blood flow. (iii) Patients with severe forms of ARVD/C, thrombus formation in the RV and/or spontaneous echocardiographic contrast are at higher risk of a poor outcome.Europace 09/2006; 8(8):596-600. DOI:10.1093/europace/eul053 · 3.67 Impact Factor
Article: Radiofrequency pulmonary veins isolation of atrial fibrillation in patients undergoing mitral valve replacement[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: Introduction: Pulmonary veins isolation (PVI) is useful method in patients (pts) with mitral valve disease (MVD) and chronic atrial fibrillation (AF) during prosthetic valve implantation. The aim of the study: To evaluate e.ectiveness of PVI in the treatment of AF in pt with MVD during valve implantation. Material and methods: 45 pts (mean age 55 yrs) with AF were operated on for MVD.RF ablation around the pulmonary veins, a lesion between them and to the mitral annulus were performed. There were 44 prostheses implanted, 1 case of mitral valve annuloplasty, associated with tricuspid valve repair (5 pts), aorto-coronary bypass procedure (2 pts), ASD II closure (1 pt). Results: SR was achieved in 2 (44,5%) pts, 21 (46,5%)pts were in AF, 4 (9%) pts needed pacing. No correlation between SR restoration and preoperative echocardiographic parameters, age, gender, NYHA functional class were found. In long-term follow-up 1 pt have reversed AF to SR spontaneously. There were 6 cases of paroxysmal AF,1 pt needed pacemaker implantation. 20 (44,5%) pts are in SR, 20 (44,5%) in AF, 5 (11%) in permanent pacing. Conclusion: PVI with RF use is effective in restoring sinus rhythm in patients with chronic AF secondary to mitral valve disease.Central European Journal of Medicine 03/2006; 1(1). DOI:10.2478/s11536-006-0006-y · 0.15 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: A case of a 59 year old male with infective endocarditis is presented. Antibiotic therapy seemed effective, however, inflammation laboratory parameters increased two weeks after clinical improvement and body temperature normalisation. Subsequent extensive laboratory investigations revealed multiple myeloma. The patient underwent successful aortic valve replacement and received pharmacological therapy for multiple myeloma. Difficulties in diagnosing and treatment of patients with infective endocarditis who have other concomitant diseases, are discussed.Kardiologia polska 11/2005; 63(4):414-8. · 0.54 Impact Factor
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Report: Steelers offensive coordinator Todd Haley sued again
It was a relatively quiet bye week for Steelers players -- a couple were demoted, a couple were re-signed, and a couple were released -- but other than the typical roster moves, there wasn't much to report. Offensive coordinator Todd Haley, on the other hand, was in the news quite a bit and it had nothing to do with his suspect play-calling that has Steelers fans so enraged.
Days after Haley and his wife were sued for allegedly trashing a rental home, the Haley's find themselves in more legal trouble. According to WPXI.com, a man who watched Haley's four dogs filed a civil complaint against the Haleys alleging that they still owe him $10,090.
Nick Fiscante told WPXI that he reached an agreement with the Haley's to watch their dogs because they were living in a hotel after moving from Kansas City to Pittsburgh. Fiscante said the Haley's made one payment but have failed to pay the remaining $10,090. At a hearing in August, the district judge ruled in Fiscante's favor because the Haley's failed to show.
Haley's wife, Christine, has since appealed the ruling. According to court documents, she wrote that Fiscante "does not have a boarding license and runs an illegal and filthy facility," and added that two of the dogs "when returned were extremely aggressive and had to be given away because they were brutally attacking neighborhood dogs." She also noted that the Haley's "never had a contract" with Fiscante.
Fiscante told WPXI that he does not, in fact, operate a boarding facility, but that he agreed to watch the dogs after a friend put him in touch with the family.
"The [Haley's] became like family and we welcomed them into our home," Fiscante said. "We couldn't have been any nicer to them."
The Steelers haven't yet weighed in on Haley's off-field issues (that also include this silliness), but the offensive coordinator offered up a "no comment" when asked about them Thursday.


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He just looks presidential, all confident and centered amid national turmoil, ramped up by incessant media coverage. Yeah, well. That's the Mitt Romney brand. He appears in public as a consistently reassuring presence, campaigning for assorted Republican hopefuls with ease, cheerfulness and focus. Could his calm, sure demeanor be rooted in political ambition — or the knowledge that he's never, ever, ever going to run for the White House again? Mr. Romney has gone on major news broadcasts more than a dozen times this year to insist that a 2016 aspirations were not on the radar.
But never say "never." Many Americans are not quite ready to let him go, and while it is an unofficial grass-roots entity, Draft Mitt — organized by a group of Utah Republicans — enjoys sustained interest from the public. Over 118,000 fans have signed the public petition entreating Mr. Romney to consider running in 2016.
"There are so many people who have worked hard to maintain the DraftMitt.org site, and the public will not let it go. But we don't want to get in Governor Romney's way. Let me give you an example of why it's nearly impossible for us to stop," James M. Evans tells Inside the Beltway. He is chairman of the Utah Republican Party, and the pointman behind the effort.
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"When we look at Iraq today and see countless Christians being murdered we know that 'President Romney' would not let that happen, and we look to ourselves and say this could have been avoided if more Republicans would have voted," Mr. Evans says. "The Draft Mitt movement is a national discussion that's more about how America got it wrong in 2012 and how America would be much better off under a Romney administration. We want Mitt to run again, but it is ultimately up to him."
Only last month, fellow Utah Republican Rep. Jason Chaffetz took to MSNBC to underscore his belief that Mr. Romney would emerge a candidate.
"I think he actually is going to run for president. He probably doesn't want me to say that. A hundred times he says he's not, but Mitt Romney has always accomplished what he's set out to do. I think he's proven right on a lot of stuff. I happen to be in the camp that thinks he's actually going to run, and I think he will be the next president of the United States," the lawmaker said.
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It is interesting, too, that Mr. Romney's old 2012 campaign site is still operational, with an active point of contact, and showcasing a single quote from the former governor: "I still believe in the people of America. And so Ann and I join with you to earnestly pray for this great nation."
"It's nice to be out campaigning for other people. It's easier, and a lot less pressure," Mr. Romney told a small crowd at a local Miami bakery Monday, where he campaigned for U.S. House hopeful Carlos Curbelo and served some Key Lime cupcakes — attired in jeans, a white cotton shirt and his signature grin. And of course someone asked him about a presidential run.
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His presidential mien was very much in evidence, though Mr. Romney appears to prefer a title often bestowed on President Obama: Campaigner-in-chief. Indeed, that gravitas can serve to soothe jittery Republicans. His next stops: New Jersey, Colorado and Virginia.
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she looks so much better than a year ago….cant believe im saying this, but she looks really good and has a nice body (at least from this angle)…but nothing will fix that donkey face
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GAZA CITY (Ma'an) -- Hamas' involvement in facilitating Fatah's 48th anniversary celebrations in Gaza reflects a new period of unity between the Palestinian factions, Gaza premier Ismail Haniyeh said Saturday.
"We are committed to such a great responsibility and will continue in preparation for the meetings of officials to complete national reconciliation on the basis of solid and unbreakable ties, as they were in previous times," Haniyeh said in a statement.
The Gaza premier sent greetings to members of Gaza's ministry of interior and security forces who had helped organize and monitor the festival.
Meanwhile, Fatah's spokesman in Gaza, Fayez Abu Aita, thanked the leadership in the West Bank and all members of the central committee and revolutionary council who participated in the celebrations.
"We promise our people that Fatah will continue to carry the flag of the revolution to achieve the Palestinian people's goals, hopes and ambitions to regain unity, return and self determination in an independent state with Jerusalem as its capital," he said.
Fatah officials estimated that hundreds of thousands of people attended the anniversary celebrations in Gaza City on Friday, with Hamas allowing the events to take place for the first time since it seized power in 2007.
Hamas chief Khaled Mashaal said Saturday that the Gaza government's involvement in the festival demonstrated a "great national position," with both Fatah and Hamas officials reiterating their commitment to reconciliation.
An Egyptian official told Reuters that Cairo was preparing to invite the factions for new negotiations within two weeks, with the country having already played a crucial role in bringing both sides together in 2011.
The Egyptian-brokered reconciliation deal between Fatah and Hamas has repeatedly stalled, but Israel's eight-day war on the Gaza Strip, which ended on Nov. 21, gave political impetus to ending the division.
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Review: Yet another fast food place getting started, with the very same idea (and even the same poeple) of the Yellow Sunshine in Kreuzberg. Though they have a slightly different menu, it's basically burgers, burgers, burgers...wraps...fast...oily...but it's uuh organic! Wow! What about something different?? something that takes more kitchen skills, than preparing ready bought food from the veggie distro?? Anyways, the people from F'hain seem to love it. I prefer the homemade soups at Hot Dog Soup.
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Q: Why do I always feel so guilty after hookups?
A: Because you were raised to believe that hooking up is a moral violation. There's nothing inherently wrong with hooking up, but until you're strong enough to develop a personal morality that is free of sexual shame, you will continue to feel guilty.
What crap. There may not be anything inherently vicious or cruel in hooking up, but of course it's degrading to treat your body as if it were detached from higher human needs and desires like love and respect. It's a recipe for self-hatred and depression, especially in women, who inherently know better and have more to lose. Who prints fashionable garbage like that knowing it could have a hugely destructive effect on impressionable people? Shame.
If Murdoch isn't policing The Daily to root out such nonsense, he ought to start. I'm not looking for conservatism or piety, just balance and simple decency. And toss Coquette in the trash where she belongs.


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About a week ago I asserted that my cat was a furry little terrorist.
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Sept. 6 (Bloomberg) -- Ethanol production in the U.S. rose 1.2 percent to 829,000 barrels a day last week, the highest level in nine weeks.
Stockpiles gained 1.3 percent to 18.7 million barrels, the biggest weekly jump and the highest amount since July 27, an Energy Department report showed today. Imports surged 55 percent to average 34,000 barrels a day.
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Tuesday, July 29, 2014
FOR most people, dipping their feet in a pool or watching DVDs all day long would be their typical weekend. It's far from office works, no head-dropping phone calls and no nagging boss. This is a perfect weekend example, but not for me.
Now, don't think I'm rushing to my deathbed for being a workaholic. I'll tell you why being productive could spell success, in this case, combining business and leisure, even during weekends.
In July last year, preparations for our water station started. It's a business franchise from a water purification company in Taguig City with more than 3,500 franchisees all over the country. After a series of meetings, the deal was closed and we are about to enter another family business, this time, to supply alkaline, mineral and purified water to families in Negros.
And so every weekend for a year now, I'm suiting up my farm boy outfit regularly. We would travel more than an hour to reach our business location at the foot of the mountains of Bago City, a few meters above the scenic Buenos Aires Mountain Resort.
Business has always been our top priority in our 1,000-square meter land in Barangay Ilijan, Bago City.
But the refreshing winds and verdant trees growing in full abundance is so enticing that tracking business during weekends has become a little less worrisome. Who would not be enticed to sit down in the grass, both feet dipping at the water spring while computing for the water bottles needed?
Aside from enjoying nature's tranquil wonders, we would spend time in feeding our farm-grown chickens, too. Growing lemons, fruit-bearing trees like langka and Indian mango, and cultivating a variety of local bamboo have made our weekends very productive.
The sun may have shine brighter in the mountain side that our plants are growing bigger and bigger every visit.
It is a kind of weekend that I anticipate waking up to. Who would not get perked up in spending a sunny Sunday in the middle of all things green and healthy? Away from the city buzz, the chirping birds will lull you to deep sleep. Just the kind of recharge everyone needs.
Our water station will be operational starting next month; this means, paper works and loads will be heavier. There will be birthing pains and we have to bear with it. But the goodness of Buenos and the charming Ilijan site excite me more and more to embrace and start it.
Yes, more busy days are ahead. But isn't it during these times we push ourselves and discover, after all, there are no limits to what we can achieve?
I'm sending you two invites as I close: First, try our alkaline and mineral water sourced out from the goodness of Bago mountain springs; and second, you might need to revitalize, come with me and adore the appealing silence of the mountains and waters of Bago.
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August 31, 2010 The Obama administration is set to plunge into a new round of Mideast peacemaking, bringing Israeli and Palestinian leaders together for face-to-face talks for the first time in nearly two years. But already low expectations were jolted when a Palestinian gunman killed four Israelis traveling in the West Bank.
Technology to filter photos in Web searches may help the Justice Department curb online trafficking in child pornography. The department has thus far focused its efforts on prosecution, not prevention.
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August 31, 2010 Prosecution for child pornography has nearly tripled since 2000, but the Justice Department is still looking for a way to handle what it calls the "explosion" in trafficking. Companies are developing technology to better filter the images online, but the effectiveness of the private initiatives and how they will affect government enforcement remains to be seen.
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In brief: MacNN has posted reviews of Tiger Woods PGA Tour 08 and several iPod accessories from Grandmax, while Paradigma Software and Mirye Software Publishing are giving away licenses of Valentina 2.5.8 ADK Standard Edition to software developers. Tiger Woods PGA Tour 08 has finally come to the Mac, with the help of Transgaming's Cider software, but the game feels unpolished.
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We have also posted a review of several Grandmax products, including a backpack, an armband, and retractable headphones. The Backpack has two pockets, one for the retractable headphones, and one for the iPod. Instead of an open top in which to insert the iPod, the armband has a closed top and a horizontal slit in the back. The convenience of the retractable headphones makes it easy to take them off and on without aggravation.
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It is a crime at a grand scale to use blacks as entertainment and not to truly help and educate them. This form of institutionalized prejudice is akin to cultural slavery. Clearly American blacks overemphasize their athletic achievement compared to their academic achievement because it is the equivalent to the lottery to them for any kind of achievement at all. The non-black world also overemphasizes American blacks to limit their world to entertainment and sports like a modern day "Step and Fetchit" entertaining the mazzas. It is insidious, insulting and must stop. Similarly "bi-lingual" education is enslaving native Spanish speakers by giving them a way out from speaking English and limiting them from mainstreaming into the non-Spanish speaking world. By encouraging "bi-lingual" programs we are actually telling Spanish speakers that they are so dumb that they cant learn English so don't bother. How insulting. No language is more foreign to American English than Asian languages and we tend to learn English within six to nine months. Meanwhile no language has been as incorporated into English than Spanish and yet we have muti-generations of Hispanics who still don't speak English. Bravo, using language to contain and separate people is proving to be as much a great success as limiting black achievement to sports and entertainment. What a wonderful world. NOT!


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Why Justin Timberlake, Jessica Biel Picked Italy for Their Romantic Destination Wedding
Congratulations, Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel!
Us Weekly has confirmed that the couple of five years tied the knot in Southern Italy Friday. But how did the pair, who initially intended to wed in Northern California, settle on the ultra-romantic destination -- and keep it a secret from nearly everyone on their guest list?
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Sources close to the "Sexy Back" singer, 31, and the Total Recall actress, 30, told Us the duo first fell in love with the Mediterranean country while attending the 2008 Italian nuptials of Beverley Mitchell, Biel's close pal and former 7th Heaven costar.
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So I am a little nervous. I had my last appointment today and they did an ultrasound to check my fluid levels. Now I am a little paranoid and worried. I am getting induced. I am going to the hospital tomorrow night and they are starting me on meds a few hours later. My doctor said my fluid levels were at a 7, where normal is 8 and above. She said I need to feel baby move at least 8-10 times per hour. She said in the event I dont feel her move that often to call her and go to l&d asap. Now I feel that she is barely moving bc I am overthinking it and wanting her to move. Ugh this is so frustrating is anyone else on the same boat?
Just posted this not too long ago but Im worried, Anyone ever have low amniotic fluids??
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im not going thru that that i know of, but if your at a 7.. and normal is an 8, you should worry much! everything will be fine, the doctors will take care of everything :) are you measuring smaller than your suppose to?
My nurse said between 5 and 25 was normal. Every doctor is different though. Good luck!
Did you wake baby up via drinking juice, walking a few steps lay on your side for kick count? I thought they sleep 90 minutes, so if you do not wake baby up, there might be less movement than 10 kick in 1 hour?
1/27/2010 Ruptured Ectopic... My Angel Baby... 2/4/2011 BFP Audrina Maria arrived on 10/12/2011
I had the same issue with my first pregnancy and by my 40th week I just happened to ask the tech to check my fluid levels and it was at 4 so I couldn't even go home - had to check into the hospital immediatlely to get induced. Luckily your numbers are better than mine but I think it's great that they will give you meds and keep a close eye on you. If anything should come up you're already there and they can act immediately. You're almost 40 weeks so your baby's space is limited - I didn't feel much movement by my 40th week either so I would put my cell phone on vibrate put it on my stomach and she would kick back or juice as others are saying or a little ice cream would do the trick. Don't worry you'll be fine : )
I also had low fluid (a 7) and my doctor said to plant myself on the couch and rest as much as possible for a few days and drink tons of fluids. At my next ultrasound, the fluid was at a 10. My doctor said she worries at a 5 and if rest and drinking fluids don't bump it up.
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Ahh.. I see your point. You're right. The set really should remain intact. I don't care about absolute originality of the camera so the reapirs, upgrades, or non-original parts don't bother me. I want a really nice shooter... not something I have to fiddle with due to worn or missing parts.
My sales aren't what I expected. Do you see any items in my classifieds that interest you for partial trade?
BTW, I understand that the earlier models lacked some of the movements vs. the later ones. What movements does yours have?