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The American Family Immigration History Centre - at the Ellis Island Immigration Museum
On April 17, 2001, a celebration was held at the Ellis Island Immigration Museum, to mark the opening of the American Family Immigration History Centre [AFIHC], which is located within the museum itself on Ellis Island.
Between 1892 and 1924, over 22 million people, both passengers and ships' crew members, arrived in the United States of America, passing through the point of entry known as Ellis Island.
This research facility allows visitors to the museum to search the exceptional collection of of over 25 million passenger arrival records which are housed in the Ellis Island Archives. These records are also available to search online, however, a visit to the Ellis Island Immigration Museum is a most worthwhile experience and the research facility serves to enhances the visit and the 'immigrant experience'.
|Passport of an Immigrant who entered America through Ellis Island
Before arriving at the Immigration History Centre, located on the ground floor of the Museum, it is a good idea to have collected as much information about your ancestor as possible, such as name, country of origin and approximate age at the time of arrival. After giving your name to an attendant at the main counter, you will be set up at a computer station where you will be able to search passenger records, view original ships manifests and view and order images of the ships on which your ancestors arrived in America.
Although I had previously researched my own ancestors who passed journeyed through Ellis Island online from Australia, I was excited to experience the search at the American Family Immigration History centre as a part of the whole Ellis Island Museum experience. Below is pictured the the computer station at which I conducted my search for ancestors and relatives who journeyed through Ellis Island to make a new life in America.
|One of the the Computer Stations at the AFIHC
|Searching for my Great Aunt, Margaret Smith from Glasgow
|A ship's manifest with passenger's names, ages and other details.
|Results of my search for a GAIR ancestor.
As you find information about your ancestors you may save your searches. Copies of Ships Manifests are available free of charge at the end of your search and for a small fee, a printout of the image of the ship on which your ancestor arrived at Ellis Island can be copied for you.
|Visitors to the Family Immigration Centre.
|Here, you can collect your free printout of your ancestors passenger details.
When searching for ancestors, whether in the Immigration History Centre or on the Ellis Island website www.ellisisland.org/ you are able to set up your own Ellis Island File. In this file you can save searches and copies of ships manifests as well as images of the ships on which your ancestors travelled. If you are searching in person on Ellis Island at the American Family Immigration History Centre you will receive free of charge one document with the details from your ancestor's passenger manifest. For a small fee you can order and take home a printout of the image of the ship as well. There are a range of frames and other ways in which to present your certificates and images available at the centre, although if, like myself, you are travelling, you might prefer to place them in a cylinder which the centre can also make available.
|My Certificate for Robert Crail
|Information about the Ship on which Robert Crail travelled.
I chose to print out information about one of my husband's relatives, Robert Crail, who immigrated to America in 1920. Robert arrived at Ellis Island on February, 25, 1920 on board the Kaiserin Augusta Victoria. Above are the details from the ships manifest which informed me that he left from Liverpool, England and that Robert was Irish. A second certificate provided me with interesting information about the ship itself. I also received a certificate of authenticity along with a good quality image of the ship, Kaiserin Augusta Victoria. If you happen to be travelling to New York, I would certainly recommend a visit to the Ellis Island Museum and The American Family Immigration History centre.
|Kaiserin Augusta Victoria
|Certificate of Authenticity
|An Image on the Computer Screen during the Tutorial
|Model of the Ellis Island Museum in the restored Immigration Centre
|My Tickets for a great day at the Ellis Island Museum and IMMIGRATION History Centre.


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This weekend I took an interesting journey around the blogosphere, poking around the blogs of the potential 2007 Black Weblog Award winners.
Who knew there were famous people on this list?
I stumbled across the blog of Shavar Ross, a guy I used to watch on Diff'rent Strokes when I was but a wee girl fawning over Todd Bridges.
So cool to see that Shavar is still in the writing, directing and producing game -- I just might download his Lord Help Us film or grab it from the video store this rainy day.
Anyway, I left him a semi-ranting comment to put up an email sign-up box and turn on the Feedburner subscriptions to gain more readers -- you'd be surprised how many of the other folks on the list need to do the same.
As you can see, Shavar gave me some link love so I'm throwing it right back at him (and I hope he's a do follower!)
Vote for the 2007 Black Weblog Award Winners
Of course I had to vote for my boy Cheynne Chong from Nerd With Swag, and Jim D. Walton from Black in Business.
There's already been drama over one 2007 Black Weblog Award would-be winner replaced by another. But overall, the experience has been very positive and bonding.
You can vote for whomever you think the 2007 Black Weblog Award Winners should be here.
Do the ladies run this mutha-bleep-bleep?
Apparently...heck yeah!
Like Lynne D. Johnson, a Fast Company writer I met in Chicago at BlogHer. She's one of the judges.
And they are some intriguing female blogs on the list, like the one written by the fake Janice Combs.
I was blown away by Jakki Browne's vlogs, like this one asking:
"Do I talk like a white girl?"
Having been called my share of "white girl," I left her a comment in a sea of others commiserating with her and telling her she should make money via her own site if she can, because I don't think LiveVideo.com pays anything, huh?
So vote today for whomever you think should win the 2007 Black Weblog awards, because voting ends August 31, 2007 -- and the winners will be announced September 5, 2007.
Bless 'em all!
Hey! Where ya going? Don't leave without:
And check out my other sites:
WatchFreeEpisodes.com,Find The Answers,Noel Gourdin's Website and 2007 Fantasy Football Free Advice sites.

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Fresh labels switch.......
Fresh labels switch.......
borg you are making everyone look bad
some nice shit
Whoever changed the title of this thread is real real funny. Asshole.
PS. They probably don't deserve to be a mod
love the new name.
haha it makes me chuckle..........
lmao.cuz real graffiti be hard.
borg and werms, those are TOO sick
Here are a few recents of mine. Picture lighting is whack, makes the colors not pop, my bad. :/
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dope shit!!!! ^^^
i love the title.
I hate you Vagrant and Wermtwo.
Everytime I pop up in this thread I have to sit in my room for hours making my stickers.
Will try to post flicks later on.
Slapheads 2009
This is your life and it's ending one minute at a time.
Found this, probably about a year old.
But im loving that 5piece slap
bump werms....fresh collabz
Like all of them. But the Simple letter one is MAD DOPE. Im going to work on one of those.
MDC Familia
Gaining Knowledge
Thanks for the crits. :]
Dont you hate when you do shit on a slap, and you're so proud of it that you dont want to post it and you end up keeping it? haha


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Spurs Second Best Franchise in All Pro Sports
The San Antonio Spurs have been named the second best franchise in all of pro sports by ESPN the Magazine, 1200 WOAI news reports.
The Spurs ranked behind only the Memphis Grizzlies of all 122 teams in the NFL, NBA, NHL, and Major League Baseball in the eight areas ESPN uses to rank teams, from fan relations, affordability of tickets, stadium experience, and 'bang for the buck.'
The Spurs took first place in four of the categories, including ownership (honesty and loyalty to core players and the community), coaching (strength of on field leadership), fan relations (courtesy of players, coaches, and front office staff toward fans and how well a team uses technology to reach fans), and players (effort on the field, likability off it).
The NBA dominated the ranking of the best sports franchises, with the Indiana Pacers and the Oklahoma City Thunder ranking number four and number five.
Part of the rankings is the success the Spurs have seen on the court in the last 15 years. Since Tim Duncan joined the team in 1997, the Spurs have been to the NBA Finals five times, winning four Championships, and posting the best regular season winning percentage of any team in the four major sports.
The Spurs also have posted 50 or more wins in 14 straight seasons, the longest such streak in NBA history.
The Green Bay Packers ranked number five, the only non-NBA team in the top five.
The Sacramento Kings, which are constantly presenting officials with demands for new facilities and threats to move out of town are the worst franchise in pro sports, ranking dead last at 122.


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A shoulder MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) scan is a imaging test that uses powerful magnets and radio waves to create pictures of the shoulder area.
It does not use radiation (x-rays).
Single MRI images are called slices. The images can be stored on a computer or printed on film. One exam produces dozens or sometimes hundreds of images.
See also:
MRI - shoulder; Magnetic resonance imaging - shoulder
You may be asked to wear a hospital gown or clothing without metal fasteners (such as sweatpants and a t-shirt). Certain types of metal can cause blurry images.
You will lie on a narrow table, which slides into a large tunnel-like tube.
Some exams require a special dye (contrast). The dye is usually given before the test through a vein (IV) in your hand or forearm. The dye helps the radiologist see certain areas more clearly.
During the MRI, the person who operates the machine will watch you from another room. The test most often lasts 30 - 60 minutes, but it may take longer.
You may be asked not to eat or drink anything for 4 - 6 hours before the scan.
Tell your doctor if you are afraid of close spaces (have claustrophobia). You may be given a medicine to help you feel sleepy and less anxious, or your doctor may suggest an "open" MRI, in which the machine is not as close to the body.
Before the test, tell your health care provider if you have:
Because the MRI contains strong magnets, metal objects are not allowed in the room with the MRI scanner:
An MRI exam causes no pain. If you have difficulty lying still or are very nervous, you may receive medicine to relax you. Too much movement can blur MRI images and cause errors.
The table may be hard or cold, but you can request a blanket or pillow. The machine produces loud thumping and humming noises when turned on. You can wear ear plugs to help reduce the noise.
An intercom in the room allows you to speak to someone at any time. Some MRIs have televisions and special headphones that help you pass the time.
There is no recovery time, unless you received medicine to relax. After an MRI scan, you can resume your normal diet, activity, and medications.
MRI is a very useful tool for diagnosing and evaluating sports-related injuries. It can provide clear pictures of parts of the shoulder (such as soft tissues) that are difficult to see clearly on CT scans.
Your doctor may order this test if you have:
A normal result means your shoulder and surrounding area appear normal.
Abnormal results may be due to:
This list is not all-inclusive. Consult your health care provider with any questions and concerns.
MRI contains no radiation. To date, no side effects from the magnetic fields and radio waves have been reported.
The most common type of contrast (dye) used is gadolinium. It is very safe. Allergic reactions to the substance rarely occur. However, gadolinium can be harmful to patients with kidney problems who require dialysis. If you have kidney problems, please tell your health care provider before the test.
The strong magnetic fields created during an MRI can cause heart pacemakers and other implants not to work as well. It can also cause a piece of metal inside your body to move or shift.
Tests that may be done instead of an MRI of the shoulder include:
A CT scan may be preferred in some emergency cases, since it is faster and usually available right in the emergency room.
Wilkinson ID, Paley MNJ. Magnetic resonance imaging: basic principles. In: Grainger RC, Allison D, Adam, Dixon AK, eds. Diagnostic Radiology: A Textbook of Medical Imaging. 5th ed. New York, NY: Churchill Livingstone; 2008:chap 5.
DeLee JC, Drez D Jr, Miller MD, eds. DeLee and Drez's Orthopaedic Sports Medicine. 3rd ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2009:chap 17.
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Rogers, Sags fend off Desert Dogs
Shaw, Rua go deep to power Surprise to AFL-best 15th win
By Danny Wild / MiLB.com | November 5, 2013 2:11 PM ET
A late-round Draft pick out of a Division II school, Jason Rogers may not be among the Brewers' most well-known prospects out there, but he's in Arizona trying to change, pitch by pitch.
"I know what I can do," he said. "I've got to work harder because I was a 32nd-round pick. But I know I can play with all these guys."
Coming off a breakout season, Rogers is showing he can. He went 3-for-4 with an RBI on Tuesday, while Travis Shaw and Ryan Rua homered to lead Surprise past Glendale, 4-2, in the Arizona Fall League.
Shaw, a Red Sox first baseman batting cleanup, was 2-for-3 and blasted his fifth AFL homer in the seventh inning. Rua, a Rangers third baseman, launched his third of the fall in the fourth. Rogers delivered an RBI single in the third, doubled and scored in the fifth and singled again in the seventh.
"I felt good, I made some adjustments as game went along," said Rogers. "They were pitching me inside and I stayed with it and hit them where they were pitched."
Glendale struck first when Brent Keys (Marlins) smacked a one-out solo homer in the opening inning. The Desert Dogs added a run in the third on an RBI single by Reds No. 15 prospect Yorman Rodriguez. Surprise responded in the bottom of the third on Rogers' RBI single to left and tied it on Rua's leadoff shot in the fourth.
The Saguaros took the lead in the fifth when Shaw reached on a passed ball on a third strike and came home on Tony Wolters' sacrifice fly.
For Rogers, joining Surprise is an opportunity to prove his 2013 season, in which he hit .270 with 22 homers and 87 RBIs, wasn't a fluke. A Southern League All-Star with Double-A Huntsville, he appeared in 133 games and established career highs in homers, RBIs and slugging percentage (.468). The 25-year-old had more homers this season than his previous three years combined.
"The biggest thing was getting in better shape this year, staying healthy," the Columbus State University product said. "I've had problems with that in the past. I sometimes stayed in cages before and after games."
Rogers has seen his hot hitting carry over to the prospect-laden AFL, where he's batting .348 with two homers, seven RBIs and a .464 on-base percentage in 14 games. He's hit safely in seven of his last eight starts and homered in consecutive games on Oct. 24-25.
One thing is different, however. After playing nearly every game at first base for Huntsville, Rogers is relearning the outfield alongside fellow Brewers prospect Mitch Haniger. He's started 12 of his 14 games in left field, making two appearances in right.
"I played mostly left last year (2012) and the year before, so it's really just about getting my confidence back up out there," Rogers said. "It's been great [playing with Haniger], I haven't played with him at all before. It's fun seeing him out there to see what he's got. We're learning from each other in the outfield. It's fun."
Rogers, starring on a first-place team, also sees Surprise as a championship contender in the six-team AFL.
"We just [need] to keep doing what we're doing, don't give away at-bats and hopefully make it to the championship [game] and go from there," he said.
Surprise starter Will Lamb (Rangers) allowed two runs on six hits and a walk over 3 2/3 innings before Shawn Armstrong (Indians) recorded four outs to earn his first win. Keone Kela (Rangers) struck out a pair in the ninth for his second save.
Stephan McCray (White Sox) started for Glendale and was charged with two runs on six hits and a pair of walks over 3 1/3 innings. Trevor May (Twins) fanned three but took the loss after allowing an unearned run on one hit in 1 2/3 frames.
Danny Wild is an editor for MiLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues or its clubs.View More


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In the early days of multi-room audio, homeowners gladly took what they could get: AM/FM radio, a CD player, and maybe a tape player delivered to a few zones around the house. From remote keypads, they could control volume, advance tracks forward and back, and choose radio station presets. But they had to store presets in their own memories, too, since there was no return data to tell them which station they were hearing.
Later on, Category-5 wiring to and from keypads gave consumers limited feedback from tuners, CD players, and cable TV music channels. You knew you were listening to, say, CD No. 3 in the changer or preset No. 5 on the FM dial, but if you couldn't remember that it was Kim Carnes who sang "Bette Davis Eyes," the display couldn't help you.
The digital era has changed everything. Our iPods feed us the names of the track, artist, and album that's playing. Satellite radio providers give us that information plus the scores for the baseball and football games we follow. It's no longer enough just to hear music or entertainment. We want to know who, what, when, and how much time is left. It's the information age, after all, and we expect our electronics to keep up.
Add to that the variety of music sources we want at our fingertips, and the old sound systems are no longer suited to the task. The successful multiroom systems of the future will pack the flexibility and bidirectional communications functionality current and future digital audio sources will require—and will be easy to use, to boot.
end zone Miami-based Niles Audio Corp. has a leg up on the future with IntelliControl ICS (Integrated Control Solutions), its latest and greatest distributed-audio system. Unlike conventional multizone systems, Intelli-Control ICS can be personalized to a homeowner's specific audio needs. If you want to know the name of the Bonnie Raitt song playing on XM satellite radio, the display on any ICS interface—touchpanel, wall-mounted keypad, or handheld remote—will read out that it's "Trinkets" from the "Souls Alike" album.
It's not just about convenience, though. Menu-driven digital sources demand user interaction for consumers to be able to operate the device. To browse through a category of satellite radio stations, you need to be able to see the category you're in. To get to the MP3 player's list of playlists, you have to get to the playlist menu first.
"Older multizone systems pretty much came the way they came," says Frank Sterns, president of Niles Audio. "You'd stack a CD player and radio on it, and in order to customize it you had to write custom software for each touchscreen or keypad to make it do what the customer wanted. It was very expensive because of all the programming." Niles addressed the cost issue with a system that eliminated the programming by offering a set group of sources, but that solution had limitations too. "You could have AM/FM and then three other sources that were infrared-controlled," he says, but that was it. "Installers didn't have to do any programming," he adds, "because it wasn't very flexible."
Sterns says IntelliControl ICS brings flexibility back to users without the need for programming by the installer. The system uses Ethernet-based Web server technology to go out and look at connected devices and then automatically draws the proper interfaces for whatever equipment is connected to the system. At the heart of IntelliControl ICS is the GXR2 receiver, which is based on interchangeable source-card modules. Homeowners choose modules according to their particular tastes. For example, one family could choose two satellite radio tuners and four iPods—one for each member of the family; another might opt for six separate sources: an AM/FM radio, Sirius tuner, CD player, satellite TV music channel, MP3 player, and music server.


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Today marks the third part in a series on the bench players who could play a role on the Twins team for the coming season. During the last two seasons, the Twins have gotten a boost off of the bench from Jim Thome, Matt Tolbert, and Jason Repko but now those players are no longer in the plans for the organization. This means a different crop of players is going to have to find their niche on a team that had plenty of struggles in 2011.
On Tuesday I looked at former first round pick Trevor Plouffe and how his role is adjusting for the 2011 campaign. Yesterday I wrote about the horrible year put together by Tsuyoshi Nishioka and the way the Twins might be forced to change their approach with the middle infielder. The next profile in this series will delve into the Twins back-up catcher who got a lot more playing time than expected in 2011. By already adding Ryan Doumit to the mix for next season, the Twins have made a conscious effort to remedy this weak spot in their batting order.
2011 stat summary: .167/.210/.239, 2 HR, 9 DBL, 23 RBI, 19 R, 93 G
2011 season story-line: Before pitchers and catchers reported to Fort Myers last spring, the Twins brought a lot of veteran options to look at for a catcher's role with the team. Rene Rivera and Steve Holm would play a small role with the Twins in 2011 but the Twins continued to show faith in Drew Butera. Following a rookie campaign in which Butera batted .197/.237/.296, the Twins were not looking for him to become a threat at the plate. The coaching staff liked the way Butera handled the pitching staff and the relationship between Carl Pavano and Butera seemed to develop throughout the 2010 campaign. Overall, the Twins weren't looking for Butera to explode in 2011 but they needed him to be an option to fill-in at catcher on Joe Mauer's days off from behind the plate.
The organization could not anticipate how much time Mauer would miss in 2011. After playing in the first handful of games, Mauer would sit out two months and this meant Butera was going to be getting more playing time. This was a role that Butera was not meant to perform and his output on the field suffered because of this shift. He would hit under .180 in every month of the season except for June. After Mauer returned to action, Butera was able to revert back to his back-up role and in June he found success at the plate. Out of the 12 games he played in June, he hit .360/.393/.600 with four extra-base hits and seven RBI. Those numbers are an aberration when compared to the rest of his season but when Butera is used in small doses he can be an adequate fill-in player.
2012 role and expectations: Looking back on the 2011 season, the front office for the Twins knew they needed to make some adjustments to the available catchers on the bench. The team needed to add some offensive insurance for the possibility of Mauer getting hurt again. Many see free agent signee Ryan Doumit as the opposite of Butera because he provides offensive output but struggles on the defensive side of the ball. The addition of Doumit to the Twins roster results in most people believing the Twins will carry three catchers for next season. Doumit's flexibility could see him in the line-up at multiple positions such as catcher, first base, and even outfield. If Doumit is in the line-up already and Mauer is behind the plate, Butera would still be used as the emergency catcher off of the bench.
One interesting aspect to watch with the role of Butera in 2012 will be how much time he spends catching for Pavano. During the 2010 season, the Twins saw a resurgent Pavano lead the pitching staff of the Twins to a division title. Along the way Pavano adopted Butera as his personal catcher and some of this relationship continued into the 2011 season. Out of the 222 innings pitched by Pavano last year, Butera was behind the plate for 187.2 of those innings. By looking at the numbers, Pavano seems to pitch at about the same level with Mauer or Butera as his catcher. If Mauer is healthy and Pavano is pitching well, it will be intriguing to see how Gardenhire approaches the role of Pavano's catcher.
There are also going to be situations where Butera is going to be needed as a defensive replacement late in the game. If the Twins want to preserve a win in the late innings, the use of Doumit behind the plate could be a liability. Much like in 2011 Mauer could find himself spending some time at other defensive positions to alleviate some of the grind of catching on his large frame. There are multiple scenarios in which Butera will get playing time but the 93 games he played in 2011 were too much. For the Twins to find more success on the field, he needs to be around the 50 game mark from his rookie campaign with 150 plate appearances or less.
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Bench Buddies Series: Drew Butera
2 comments:
- thrylos98 said...
Hopefully Drew would be a Rochester buddy and someone like J.R. House or even Rene Rivera (I really liked the way he handled Liriano last season) win the job; or even better go with Doumit as the back up and get Tosoni or Parmelee or someone else up north.
- February 9, 2012 at 1:10 PM
- Baseballpaul said...
Thrylos his the nail on the head. Ideally Butera is down in AAA... don't forget about JR Towles who the Twins picked up from the Astros on a minor league contract this off-season. While I see Towles as an upgrade over Butera, it's like getting six cents change when you correct change was a nickel.
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Was it Big John or someone who was trialling the half point system about a year ago in the States? Whatever happened to that? I thought that may have worked better / given more scope to scoring fights.
Was it Big John or someone who was trialling the half point system about a year ago in the States? Whatever happened to that? I thought that may have worked better / given more scope to scoring fights.
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Criteria and scoring system are two ENTIRELY different things. You original statement caught me as you said that MMA never had its own criteria which of course it clearly does. What is shares in common with boxing is the scoring system (10 must) and NOT any form of criteria.
It was Nelson Doc Hamilton who came up with the idea of the half point system but it is completely irrelevant mate. I don't want to give too much away here as it forms a large part of my ref and judge seminars (ironing out misconceptions etc) I don't know your involvement fully if you judge etc and any shows but would welcome you to my next seminar should you so wish. Genuine offer mate.
if you think its easy stop now
no one achieved anything by doing nothing
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if fighting is a pursuit rooted in pain, you will find the best teachers have often absorbed the most punishment themselves......and remained standing
Sorry dude, you are correct, I knew what I meant in my head and what I was trying to say, just didn't come out like that at all...I am keyboard trigger happy at times
Marc I would love to attend one up north whenever you do one up here (if there has been one lately I must admit to having not seen it otherwise I would have probably been coming anyway as quite fancied it for some time) must admit I dont have any real involvement in MMA outside of having written a few articles for TFL, never judged etc except from my couch, sure I have said it before on here a long time ago but even from just a fan's point of view I would love to attend the seminar at some point, can never get enough MMA insight imo. Would be really interest in your thoughts on that .5 scoring then if you don't like the idea of it, I thought it sounded ok but I bow to your judgement even prior to hearing your reasoning!
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Wow all those jorno's disagreeing with one judge over one round. We need to serious look at judging world wide.
What is your problem dude?
He's proven himself with his history every fucking event to fuck up the scoring. not just 1 fight in 1 event. Go to the links provided and see for yourself.
Even Dana White said it was a mistake ever allowing this guy to judge.
I have followed other threads and to be honest all I get is a feeling of you having a problem with one particular judge.
You seem to quote the press all the time saying they scored it one way when Aaron Chatfield scored it another. When you sit cage side at the judges table you should concentrate 100% on the fight before you, journalists spend 25% of that time taking notes so miss part of what is going on.
Fans get to listen to the commentators and are influenced by them, they get to see slow motion replays during breaks (the judge has made the decision by then) or if they are watching it live they are far removed from the action and distracted by mates talking and other fans shouting.
"Even Dana White said it was a mistake ever allowing this guy to judge" We'll that's that then, lets bar Aaron from ever judging again. Don't lose the fact that Dana White is a promoter, nothing more nothing less, he promotes the biggest MMA show on the planet but he is still a promoter. Fights not going the way he wants them upsets him, it upsets his plans for the future, IMO judges that upset Mr White are good for the sport it shows that they are not controlled by the UFC and make independent decisions.
You say he's fucked up the scoring in every event, that's your opinion, you have gained that from watching fights on TV or live and you feel you are able to judge a judge. The same judge has spent years learning the rules of MMA and the criteria for judging and scoring an MMA bout, I know who's opinion I value and respect.
Officials are an easy target for fans, most times they won't go on to forums to defend themselves or speak out against a promoter. They do a perform a crucial roll and you wouldn't be watching the UFC without them, should we get rid of every judge that fans/promoters don't like? Personally I think not, it makes for some good debates after the event, some people take it too far though.


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In my organisation , i have a video conferencing unit that is natted with public IP for remote party to dial-in by IP. Now the new requirment is i need to reserve 6 Mbps of bandwidth for video/voice traffic (in/out) out of my total 32 Mbps internet bandwidth.Below is the network scenario.
We have two location ( Head quarter & Branch location) . The branch location is connected to Head Quarter over the MPLS connection of 100 Mbps.
The head quater is connected with internet connection of 32 Mbps and the branch location is accessing the internet service over MPLS WAN link. The video conferencing unit is connected on Branch location only.
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[Video conferencing Unit]------[BR-L2Switch]----[BR-L3Switch]===================[HQ-L3Switch]----[HQ--ASA]-----[HQ-Router]------------(((( ISP )))))
Here BR denotes Branch location and HQ denotes Head quarter.
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The interface of HQ router that is facing to ISP is configured with subinterface and the L3Switch on both BR and HQ are 6500 series switch.
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As soon as I applied , the below error message was showing in router.
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Then i tried adding the same on BR-L3Swicth and below error message was showing.This might be because of IOS limitation.
priority command is not supported in output direction for this interface Configuration failed!
Could you please help me how to achive my requirement and where to apply the QOS with CLI commands config help.


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Saying that children's course in life should be determined by their work ethic and not their zip code, President Barack Obama announced five "Promise Zones" Thursday in an effort to partner with local leaders to create jobs, improve educational opportunities and jumpstart the economy in struggling areas.
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text: In a very strange interview with Allure Magazine, Mila Kunis says that she loves being single. She said the four years she was single was the best time of her life. She says this while she is living with Ashton Kutcher. Of course if we lived with Ashton Kutcher, we would probably reflect fondly on our single days too because dating him or living with him or spending longer than five minutes with him must be like nails on a chalkboard. Cheating nails on a chalkboard. Cheating nails on a chalkboard that are always looking in a mirror. Cheating nails on a chalkboard that are always looking in a mirror and reminding you that they used to be a model. Mila was with Macaulay Culkin for nine years and broke up with him in 2011. Less than a year later she was with Ashton. She is only 29. When were these four years of being single? When she was in high school? This is why I hate interviewers sometimes. No one questioned her. No one said you mean the time you were in high school?


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Utahns on Medicare will soon be encouraged to shop for diabetes testing supplies from 18 government-approved mail order companies.
And those in the greater Salt Lake area will be steered to a list of 56 retailers for wheelchairs, walkers, oxygen, hospital beds and other devices.
The providers have been chosen under the Obama administration's competitive bidding program, which debuts in Utah on July 1.
The program reaped $202 million in savings in nine regions of the country in its first year, reducing device costs by an average of 40 percent. By 2022, it's predicted to save taxpayers $25.7 billion and patients $17.1 billion through lower co-payments and premium costs, according to the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS)
"You can understand why we're anxious for this program to expand," said CMS regional spokesman Mike Fierberg.
Retailers approved for the Salt Lake service region which includes parts of Davis, Tooele and Summit counties won the rights to sell to Medicare enrollees through a bidding process, a break from the usual fee-for-service arrangement where enrollees could buy from any supplier.
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Enrollees residing in the Salt Lake region must shop at approved retailers, or foot the entire bill themselves, Fierberg said.
The cost of diabetic testing supplies will be more than 50 percent lower for all beneficiaries who use the mail order companies that won contracts. The new prices will also be offered at pharmacies that participate in Medicare.
"The expansion means more beneficiaries will benefit from fair pricing," without suffering in quality, said CMS acting administrator Marilyn Tavenner in a prepared statement. She noted, "Each of these contract suppliers has met our stringent standards."
The program isn't popular, however, among retailers who argue it's confusing for patients and cuts smaller shops out of a critical segment of the market.
"It's not going to put us out of business, but it's going to hurt," said Ron Lundeen, marketing manager of the 31-year-old South Salt Lake supplier, Action Medical.
Action didn't bid to become an approved seller.
"Medicare does not comprise the bulk of our business. For that reason, and other costs associated, it just didn't work out," said Lundeen.
But he said Medicare's focus on the bottom line will hurt consumers. Companies will no longer be able to afford to keep an adequate stock of supplies, forcing delays in getting goods out, he said.
And cash-poor companies will scale back on customer service, he added. "We have an excellent reputation and fantastic customer support. But that doesn't weigh into Medicare's equation. If somebody needs a hospital bed, there will be no one there to help them understand how to use it."
Non-approved suppliers can still subcontract with approved sellers.
But the trade group American Association for Homecare has fielded complaints from consumers and providers who can't find equipment for the price CMS expects.
Part of the problem is the bids aren't binding, said the association's spokeswoman, Julie Driver. "The only way to get a contract is to bid low enough, but if you bid too low, below your actual cost, you can later decide that won't fly and walk away," Driver said.
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Patients and doctors can find a list of Medicare-approved medical device suppliers at www.medicare.gov/supplier, or by calling 1-800-MEDICARE. The website is searchable by ZIP code.


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What the hell is going on in this comment from Dave 'Johnson'? His 'triumphant' link against me is simply a collection of youtube hyperlinks, dozens of entry's long. BEST CLIPS ON ATHEIST: link 1 link 2 link 3 link 4 link 5 *SNIP – 50 videos later* we don't care about the atheist, either! WTF, [Read More…]
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Bronchitis - acute
Acute bronchitis is swelling andinflammation of the main air passages to the lungs. This swelling narrows the airways, making it harder to breathe and causing other symptoms, such as a cough. Acute means the symptoms have only been present for a short time.
Acute bronchitisalmost alwaysfollows a cold or flu-like infection. The infection is caused by a virus. At first, it affects your nose, sinuses, and throat. Then it spreads to the airways leading to your lungs.
Sometimes, bacteria also infect the airways. This is called a secondary infection.
Chronic bronchitis is a long-term condition. To be diagnosed with chronic bronchitis, you must have a cough with mucus most days of the month for at least 3 months.
The symptoms of acute bronchitis may include:
- Chest discomfort
- Cough that produces mucus; it may be clear or yellow-green
- Fatigue
- Fever -- usually low-grade
- Shortness of breath that gets worse with activity
- Wheezing, in people with asthma
Even after acute bronchitis has cleared, you may have a dry, nagging cough that lingers for 1 to 4 weeks.
At times, it may be hard to know whether you have pneumonia or only bronchitis. If you have pneumonia, you are more likely to have a high fever and chills, feel sicker, or feel short of breath.
Exams and Tests
The health care provider will listen to your lungs with a stethoscope. Abnormal, coarse breathing sounds may be heard.
Tests may include:
- Chest x-ray, if the health care provider suspects pneumonia
- Pulse oximetry to help determine the amount of oxygen in your blood by using a deviceplaced on the end of your finger
Most peopleDO NOT need antibiotics for acute bronchitis. The infection will almost always go away on its own within 1 week. Take the following steps to get relief:
- Drink plenty of fluids.
- If you have asthma or another chronic lung condition, use your inhaler (such as albuterol).
- Rest.
- Take aspirin or acetaminophen (Tylenol) if you have a fever. DO NOT give aspirin to children
- Use a humidifier or steam in the bathroom.
Certain medicines that you can buy without a prescription can help break up or loosen mucus. Look for the word "guaifenesin" on the label.
If your symptoms do not improve, your doctor may prescribe an inhaler to open your airways if you are wheezing.
Sometimes, bacteria may also infect the airways along with the virus. If your doctor thinks this has happened, you may be prescribed antibiotics.
Other tips include:
- DO NOT smoke.
- Avoid secondhand smoke and air pollution.
- Wash your hands (and your children's hands) often to avoid spreading viruses and other infections.
Outlook (Prognosis)
Symptoms usually go away in 7 to 10 days if you do not havea lung disorder. However, a dry, hacking cough can linger for a number of months.
When to Contact a Medical Professional
Call your doctor if:
- You have a cough on most days, or you have a cough that often returns
- You are coughing up blood
- You have a high fever or shaking chills
- You have a low-grade fever for 3 or more days
- You have thick, greenish mucus, especially if it has a bad smell
- You feel short of breath or have chest pain
- You have a chronic illness, like heart or lung disease
Walsh EE. Acute bronchitis. In: Mandell GL, Bennett JE, Dolin R, eds. Principles and Practice of Infectious Diseases. 7th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Elsevier Churchill Livingstone; 2009:chap 61.
Ferri FF. Acute bronchitis. In: Ferri FF, ed. Ferri's Clinical Advisor 2013. 1st ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Mosby Elsevier; 2012:section 1.
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haha FUCKING GISM. YES. i would let sakevi light me on fire anyday.
haha FUCKING GISM. YES. i would let sakevi light me on fire anyday.
MDCult AOSet
Originally Posted by wiki-muthafuckin-pedia
i never said, nor do i think i am a know-it-all
i just know that Oi is a subgenre of punk, and don't understand at all why you think it isn't
i don't have a problem with you, vegi
apparently you have a problem with me, though.
yes, skrewdriver is punk. but they suck. they're neo-nazis that sound like the ramones
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i don't wanna argue about genre classification but i wouldn't call oi punk
skrewdriver is 110% better than the ramones, the ramones suck
they may be racist but they had a couple of good songs
YouTube - skrewdriver antisocial
this for example, not racist and a decent song
i'm not saying that skrewdriver are they shit but they aren't entirely garbage. they were primarily a oi band that got over swept with racism. the vast majority of people that listened to oi were working class (often unskilled) and we're sick of guest workers coming to their country, undercutting them on wages and thus outcompeting them for jobs. i'm not condoning racism but its not as if they were racist just to be racist.
by the way, wikipedia, seriously don't use that shit, full of uncited bullshit
one of my fav ep's ,
side a
YouTube - Articles Of Faith - Bad Attitude
side b is on 7inchpunk.com if you want it
i'm a 7 inch punk if you know what i mean
I use wikipedia because its the biggest source of information on the internet.
Btw that sentence is cited.
I respect you vegi, you got good taste in music, and know what's up.
i listen to alot of local boston shit
mostly straight edge or hardcore punk
but to name a few
make do and mend
kill conrad
no shit
bitter end
shipwreck AD
have heart
guns up!
the mongoloids
trapped under ice
mountain man
war hungry
kids like us
title fight
check em out on myspace. except no shit. they fucking shred internet- free.
Rap Sprays
Clean sheets mean a lot to a guy who sleeps on the floor
Well, I wanted your love, and a shelf
in your dresser drawer
you tucked me in, to stop my tossing and turning
But I turned back the covers and saw those sheets are dirty
Even though you'll never come clean you know it's true
Those sheets are dirty
And so are you
The warmth of a bed to a guy who sleeps on the floor
Was enough to perpetuate all the lies I heard before
Now I want to hold you,
Gotta hold my pillow instead
Cause my pillow will never lie or be with a stranger in my bed
Where's the love I was looking for
It's out the door I'm afraid to see you anymore
so it's back on the floor
Cause those sheets are dirty
Woke up this morning alone on the floor
Thinking about those clean sheets and the way it was before
When I looked in the mirror,
I saw your face and thought of the past
But now I know how dirty you are,
I took my fist and smashed the glass
Those sheets are dirty
Those sheets are dirty
Those sheets are dirty
**Regardless of what I post I don't condone any illegal graffiti. **
before i post these next few bands, you all have to know that original screamo was based completely in punk, with that, enjoy.
rites of spring
MDCult AOSet
Abor you have fine taste in music. New converge record out 10/20. Orchid is some good shit, Ampere too.
punk-rock wise, listening to a lot of Crass recently.
**Regardless of what I post I don't condone any illegal graffiti. **
anyone at The Fest 8 this weekend?
regan youthhhhhhhh iz da bomb
sometimes when i wanna be a real cool kid i throw up oi in peices or do anarchy a's once i even did the black flag logo in a throwy o.....man im a tool
yeah he is!^
sorry if its bringing back an old thread, but ive seen hardly any mention of operation ivy, siouxsie and the banshees, rudimentary peni, stiff little fingers, and witch hunt. all of these are worthy of praise...
Rude Vs. Crude fest, Pomona, at the Glass House. All day event, Ska Vs. Rockabilly.
www.myspace.com/blockabilly see me there. right by the GCS.
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Clinical WOW Award Winners for June: Petri Gordon and Jeffrey Torres
July 7, 2014
Petri Gordon and Jeffrey Torres were presented with WOW Awards for the month of June.
The WOW Award is an initiative of the Predoctoral Clinic managers, and is meant to "recognize and demonstrate consistent performance of our Predoctoral Team", according to a poster explaining the award.
The award highlights team members who provide solutions, instead of presenting problems, provide excellent service, and are good peers to co-workers.
Petri Gordon and Jeffrey Torres
(Photos courtesy Isidro Najar, Clinic Patient Care Services)


text: CCU Welcomes Pioneer in Online Courses Wednesday, December 12, 2012 at 2:55 PM This school year, Colorado Christian University has the privilege of welcoming former president of New Jersey's Public Health Association, Dr. Jim Brown, to the CCU community. A pioneer of online health care courses, Dr. Brown will be teaching classes such as Health Care Terminology, Health Care Delivery Systems, Human Anatomy and Physiology, and Microbiology. He has previously served as a dean at Ocean County College in New Jersey.One of the greatest challenges facing health care training today is adapting in-classroom teachings to online courses. In this area, Brown is ahead of the game. He used software called SoftChalk Cloud to develop an interactive "Intro to Public Health" online course that several community colleges in New Jersey have incorporated into their curricula. Though some elements of in-classroom teaching don't transfer easily to an online course (such as live discussion), he is formulating ways to "recreate the magic in face-to-face teaching in online courses." Many online courses are severely limited in visuals and interactivity, but Jim intersperses pictures, videos, and games throughout the course to help students engage with the material. He also has government officials, such as junior New Jersey Senator Robert Menendez, and professionals in the public health field answer students' questions online. So far, the online courses have been a success. As a science professor, Brown often has to teach with a secular perspective -- but whether he teaches at a community college or at CCU, he doesn't shy away from sharing his personal experiences with students. As an AIDS researcher for Roche, an international health care organization, his travels took him across the world to India and China, places where a great number of people live in poor conditions. On one of his trips to India, he delivered the keynote address on AIDS and drug awareness at the Hope 92 World Conference. "Mother Teresa showed up," he recalled, "and she thanked me for giving the keynote address. I was so thrilled." But the effects of the experience didn't end there. Jim Brown witnessed firsthand the cruel reality of impoverished living in Mumbai -- overcrowded spaces, children begging for food and money, people who had died on the streets in the night being removed the next morning. "I was sitting there thinking, 'Why isn't this making the news?'" he commented. "And then it hit me: it's not making the news because it's not news; it happens every day." After his trip to Mumbai, Jim and his wife decided to adopt. "We have three biological children, but we went out and adopted three children whom nobody wanted. Something I discovered during my travels is that there are so many kids around the world, and right here at home, who just need love. That has really left an impression on me."His personal experiences have helped Brown to teach his students real life application. "Telling stories is one of the most powerful ways of teaching. Students will remember the stories, the case studies, years later when they've forgotten all the facts." In his microbiology class, Dr. Brown uses examples from the latest news in the medical world, such as the Hantavirus that struck several visitors at Yosemite Park in early October and the outbreak of fungal meningitis among some patients who received contaminated steroid shots. At CCU, he hopes to connect his students with missionaries working in the health care field across the world. Additionally, the public health care field offers options besides becoming a nurse or physician. "Nursing is very tough to go through, and many students wash out of it. They become lost and ask, 'Now what do I do?' What they often don't realize is there are so many other allied fields they can get involved in, and that's one of the reasons why I push public health. There's also social work. You don't get paid well in social work, but you make the world a better place," he commented. No matter what direction health care takes in America, Jim Brown will be on the front lines of the public health field, sharing the love of Christ and encouraging others to make the world a better place. Tweet Related StoriesCCU Introduces a Master's Degree in Nursing Posted: August 21, 2014CCU Announces New Health Care Administration Major Posted: September 6, 2012CCU's Nursing Degree Receives National Accreditation Posted: November 1, 2010CCU's New Nursing Program Answer to 25 Years of Prayer Posted: May 6, 2010CCU Launches New Nursing Degree Program Posted: April 29, 2010


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Allstate Sugar Bowl To Sponsor Mardi Gras Golf Invitational
Monday, January 11, 2010
The Allstate Sugar Bowl will be the title sponsor of the University of New Orleans' annual intercollegiate men's golf tournament beginning this Sunday, Feb. 21 and continuing through Feb. 23. UNO and 14 other Division I programs will compete in the Allstate Sugar Bowl Mardi Gras Invitational Golf Tournament at the TPC Louisiana in Avondale.
"We want to thank the Allstate Sugar Bowl for their support of our athletics program, and specifically this year's Mardi Gras Invitational," said UNO director of golf Chris McCarter. "We hope this is the start of a long-term relationship."
"We're pleased to partner with UNO in hosting the Allstate Sugar Bowl Mardi Gras Invitational," said Paul Hoolahan, CEO of the Allstate Sugar Bowl. "We expect this to be a great event that will showcase our city and provide a competitive platform for some of the top collegiate golf talent in the country."
The Mardi Gras Invitational is the latest amateur sporting event in the New Orleans area to be sponsored by the Allstate Sugar Bowl. In addition to its prominent position in postseason college football, the Bowl also sponsors annual events in basketball, lacrosse, sailing (regatta), soccer, tennis, volleyball and track and field.
In addition to the host Privateers, this year's field includes Arkansas-Little Rock, Austin Peay, Campbell, Centenary, Liberty, Louisiana Tech, Louisiana-Lafayette, Louisiana-Monroe, Nicholls State, North Carolina State, San Diego, Southeastern Louisiana, Troy and Wichita State.
UNO heads into the spring portion of its schedule ranked No. 51 in the Golfweek Division I rankings, its highest ever, and No. 57 in the Golfstat rankings. Four other tournament teams are ranked in the Golfstat top 60 - N.C. State (26), San Diego (46), SLU (48) and Wichita State (49).
N.C. State's Matt Hill is the defending NCAA individual champion and won the 2009 Jack Nicklaus Award as the nation's top intercollegiate golfer.
McCarter also said that a limited number of spots remain for the tournament's College-Am on Sunday, Feb. 21. For more information, contact the UNO golf office at 504-280-7339.


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Swarovski - Soulmates - Swan, Black
This breathtaking Jet crystal sculpture captures the elegance and grace of the black swan; a unique and rare species. Showing the highest level of craftsmanship, the distinct silhouette harmoniously blends faceted and smooth Jet crystal. Whether as a gift or decoration piece, this extraordinary creation makes a strong statement. Decoration object. Not a toy. Not suitable for children under 15.
Designer: Anton Hirzinger
Article no.: 0000230
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If you haven't already heard, there is a monumental case that was heard Thursday morning in the Florida Supreme Court, and every single homeowner should be paying close attention to this case.
To watch a replay of the oral arguments, please click here.
The case is Roman Pino vs. Bank of New York. It involves all the customary fraud I have seen in countless cases.
Missing documents, fraudulent assignments, fraudulents notaries, and forged documents, and a bank once again trying to shuffle it's dirty deeds under the rug like loose dirt.
When Bank of New York first tried to foreclose on Pino, a regular working guy from Greenacres who fell behind on his mortgage when his business dried up, there was no assignment of mortgage.
So Bank Of New York's lawyers tried to re-file with a new assignment, one which was fraudulently backdated (AKA robosigned).
The bank's original lawyers, by the way, were from David J. Stern's office. You know their story.
When our good friend and colleague Tom Ice, Pino's lawyer, challenged the documents, Bank of New York suddenly decided they didn't want to foreclosure anymore, dropped their lawsuit and scurried back into their hole.
End of the story??
Not even close. Ice continued to dog Bank of New York like a pitbull, because he, believe it or not, also thinks the banks need to actually be held accountable! (Remarkable I know.)
He tried to have the voluntary dismissal overturned, so that Bank of New York could face sanctions for the forged documents they tried to use to swindle Roman Pino and the court.
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President and vice-president among university representatives to attend commemorative events at Hope College celebrating 50 years of friendship.
Classes of the 1st period are cancelled at Shirokane and Yokohama campuses due to the typhoon No.19 on Tuesday, October 14.
Because a Typhoon No. 19 is approaching, classes will be cancelled on October 13 (Mon) as follows.


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Hey Guys,
First I want to apologize for the post. I see a lot of people posting about using airmon-ng and how nothing shows up under interface and chopset. I have done 2 days of troubleshooting now and have tried most things mentioned. I feel like I have been doing around in circles and thought I would reach out to the more knowledgeable people on these forums.
Basically, I have a netgear wg111v3 wireless usb card. When I installed backtrack 5 r1 and opened up the terminal and used airmon-ng nothing shows up under chipset and interface. Same old story I know. I have tried using the rtl8187 drive and the other as well. After I initialize the probemod(or whatever command) nothing happens so I'm not sure I'm doing it right. Again, I have searched everywhere and have been running around in circles trying to figure this out.
I'm running backtrack 5 r1 on virtual box under a windows 7 64 bit OS. Does anyone have anyone have any useful advice for me in order to point me in the right direction so I can acquire some new skills? Being a system admin gets dull and i am looking to spice up my IT career with a new skill set. Thank you in advance guys and I apologize for the recurring post.


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Thread: Scaly skin patches
20th October 2012 05:41 PM #1
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Scaly skin patches
My toddler has scaly skin patches just below her knees. I know this isn't a big deal since toddlers usually get scratches almost everytime but I am concerned because we have a family history of eczema. I am not even sure if this is eczema, indeed. I'll be scheduling an appointment with the dermatologist and the paediatrician but that'll be a week from now. I'd like to ask if there is anything I can apply to smoothen the patches, perhaps to not worsen it. I am afraid to use the creams my mum use considering my daughter's age. Thanks a lot!
21st October 2012 07:58 AM #2
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Hi mylifemylovemylittlegirl,
The fact that eczema runs in the family would be my first clue that the scaly skin on your daughter's knees/legs is just that.
Some things you may want to try before going to the doctor would be to make sure she is getting plenty of vitamin C in her diet. Fresh oranges and green smoothies can be very helpful.
You'll also want to be sure she is getting enough essential fatty acids. This could be in the form of fresh fish like Salmon or Cod, or could be in the form of oils, like cod liver oil or flax oil. Flax oil swirled into a green smoothie will be the best tasting for your daughter.
Here's an excellent page with some good information on home remedies for eczema which wil help your daughter have a strong immune system. This not only means she will avoid illnesses more often, but also means that her dry, scaly skin patches should clear right up over time. Giving your daughter an abundance of alkaline foods will definitely help her to avoid Eczema even though it runs in the family.
Please post back with any questions or comments of information you found helpful.
Warm Regards,
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Hi Kate,
Thanks for all the tips. I know since it runs in the family, it will point to that in the end, however there is no harm in preventing it or doing something to lessen the symptoms. I love your home remedies, I am not a fond of medicines especially if they are for my little girl. I'd rather go natural and organic methods first. They are effective, practical and side-effects free. Thanks again, Kate!


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According to the White House, healthcare website now working for most
From our News Partners at WCBD-TV:
Two months to the day after its launch, President Barack Obama's administration said they have made critical fixes to healthcare.gov.
The website has been plagued with problems since it was launched on October 1. Many around the country said they couldn't create an account to begin searching the marketplace.
One of those people was Amy Lustig, who works in the Lowcountry as a nanny. The Affordable Care Act was her last chance to become insured. She has a pre-existing condition with her knee that led all of the insurance companies she contacted to deny her coverage.
Lustig said the website was her last chance to get insured for the first time in five years. When she tried to create an account, however, she was unable to do so.
On Sunday, Lustig was able to create that account for the first time and begin searching for healthcare options.
"I was just perpetually annoyed, and I had to assume that they would get their act together and fix the website, which they should have done when they first launched it," Lustig said.
She is now using the marketplace to compare options for her healthcare plan. She said she has to pay close attention to deductibles and out-of-pocket costs since her knee requires multiple MRIs and many sessions of physical therapy.
"It's easier to compare and contrast the different plans when you have them spread out on a screen in front of you instead of having to shuffle through papers," she said.
White House officials said the fixes to healthcare.gov will allow up to 50,000 visitors on the site at a time and close to 800,000 everyday.
Lustig has not purchased a plan yet as she continues to research which plan best suits her.
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'In fact, big-market teams do have a distinct edge. Teams from larger (see: wealthy) markets, such as Philadelphia and New York, can offer longterm deals loaded with more money up front because they can afford to buy out players toward the end of the contract. The structure of the deals helps them circumvent the salary cap while still drawing the better players.'
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