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Visitors to Costa Rica often fall in love with its beaches, volcanoes and tropical rain forests. But in their rush to the mountains and coasts, some visitors—and some locals, as well—fail to fully explore the capital itself, missing out on some of San José's cultural attributes. The Costa Rican Ministry of Culture and Youth (Ministerio de Cultura y Juventud) wants to redirect attention to the city and to promote its finest features. To that end, the Ministry is sponsoring a months-long program called "Cultural Corridors: Fall in Love With Your City" ("Corredores Culturales: Enamórate de tu Ciudad").
The Cultural Corridors program encourages tourists and Costa Ricans alike to spend their leisure time in downtown San José, enjoying its parks, art exhibits and cultural performances. The program began in February 2011 and will continue through July 2011. Activities begin at 11:00 AM on each Saturday of those months.
San José's parks will act as the main "corridors" in the Ministry's new plan, because they connect the city's museums and theaters and act as outdoor exhibition and performance spaces. The Sleep Inn is conveniently located right near several of the parks that serve as the focal points of the program, and each of these parks will have a particular cultural focus. For example, the Park of Spain (Parque España), almost directly in front of the Sleep Inn, will be an exhibition space for the visual arts—painting, sculpture, engravings and art installations. The Park of Peace (Parque de la Paz), in front of the Escuela Metálica, will host urban sporting activities—dancing, circus acts, roller skating and BMX riding. The Morazán Park (Parque Morazán) will be the new music center, and musical groups will perform all genres in the kiosk that stands at the center of the park. Other cultural activities are planned for the areas immediately surrounding each of these parks—and surrounding the Sleep Inn.
The Cultural Corridors program has three goals. The first is to celebrate Costa Rica's history—not just in terms of dates and events, but in terms of what it means to be a Costa Rican. The program aims to create a certain nostalgia for the Costa Rica of long ago—a quieter and more tranquil time. The program's second cultural goal is to encourage both locals and visitors to establish—or reestablish—their relationships to the city's parks and to reclaim these parks for rest and relaxation. The Ministry says that the fast pace of urban life has reduced the parks to mere walkways, as people hurry through them from one errand to another. The idea is to encourage people to spend some time in the parks, talking to one another and enjoying the urban oasis the parks create. The third cultural goal is to promote multiculturalism in the city, celebrating the artistic and historic contributions of Costa Rica's various ethnic and cultural groups.
Founded forty years ago, the Ministry preserves and promotes cultural diversity in Costa Rica, encouraging all social and economic groups to participate in national cultural activities. The Sleep Inn is proud to find itself at the hub of the Ministry's new and exciting cultural plans. Sleep Inn guests should remember to inquire about activities happening during their stay.
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Scott Storch dishes details of robbery
Hip-hop producer Scott Storch believes an alleged armed robbery earlier this week was a "setup thing."
In an interview with MTV News, Storch - who has worked with artists such as 50 Cent and Dr. Dre - detailed the robbery. He says he was leaving a studio in Manhattan when "two seven-foot thugs came out of nowhere" and held up him and his entourage at gun point. Storch says the pair had their weapons "pressed up" on him and threatened to shoot him if he didn't give them his possessions.
The gunmen made off with about $100,000 worth of jewelry as well as $5,000 in cash. Storch says he's "not really worried about losing that stuff" and is just happy no one was hurt.
Scott Storch also had a message for every artist who brings their chains and jewelry to the recording studio. He says people have to "make sure their security is right."
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Uterine prolapse occurs when pelvic floor muscles and ligaments stretch and weaken, providing inadequate support for the uterus. The uterus then slips down into or protrudes out of the vagina.
Uterine prolapse can happen to women of any age, but it often affects postmenopausal women who've had one or more vaginal deliveries. Weakening of the pelvic muscles that leads to uterine prolapse can be caused by:
If you have mild uterine prolapse, treatment usually isn't needed. But if uterine prolapse makes you uncomfortable or disrupts your normal life, you might benefit from treatment.
Uterine prolapse varies in severity. You may have mild uterine prolapse and experience no signs or symptoms. If you have moderate to severe uterine prolapse, you may experience:
Uterine prolapse doesn't require treatment unless it's severe. If your signs and symptoms become bothersome and disrupt your normal activities, make an appointment with your doctor to discuss your options.
Weakening of pelvic muscles and supportive tissues contribute to uterine prolapse. This may happen as a result of:
Certain factors may increase your risk of uterine prolapse:
Some conditions — such as obesity, chronic constipation and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) — can place a strain on the muscles and connective tissue in your pelvis and may play a role in the development of uterine prolapse.
Possible complications of uterine prolapse include:
Make an appointment with your family doctor or gynecologist if you have signs or symptoms of uterine prolapse that bother you or interfere with your normal activities.
Here's some information to help you prepare for your appointment and know what to expect from your doctor.
For uterine prolapse, some basic questions to ask your doctor include:
During your appointment, don't hesitate to ask other questions that occur to you.
Your doctor is likely to ask you a number of questions, such as:
Tests or exams to diagnose uterine prolapse include:
Imaging tests, such as an ultrasound or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), aren't generally needed for uterine prolapse. But they're sometimes helpful in assessing the degree of prolapse.
If you have mild uterine prolapse, either without symptoms or with symptoms that don't bother you, you probably don't need treatment. However, your pelvic floor may continue to lose tone, making uterine prolapse more severe as time goes on. Check back with your doctor to monitor the extent of your prolapse and review your symptoms.
Simple self-care measures, such as performing exercises called Kegels to strengthen your pelvic muscles, may provide symptom relief. Maintaining a healthy weight and avoiding heavy lifting may help reduce pressure on supportive pelvic structures.
For advanced cases of uterine prolapse, treatment options include:
Vaginal pessary. This device fits inside your vagina and holds your uterus in place. Used as temporary or permanent treatment, vaginal pessaries come in many shapes and sizes. Your doctor measures and fits you for the proper device. You'll learn how to insert, remove and clean the pessary. You may be able to take the pessary out overnight and reinsert it each day; other pessaries can be left in place for longer periods of time.
But a vaginal pessary may be of little use if you have severe uterine prolapse. A pessary also can irritate vaginal tissues, possibly to the point of causing sores (ulcers) on vaginal tissues, and it may interfere with sexual intercourse.
Surgery. To repair damaged or weakened pelvic floor tissues, your surgeon may perform the procedure through your vagina, although sometimes an abdominal surgery is needed. Surgical repair of your prolapse may involve grafting your own tissue, donor tissue or some synthetic material onto weakened pelvic floor structures to support your pelvic organs. Your surgeon may recommend a hysterectomy, which removes your uterus.
In some cases, minimally invasive (laparoscopic) surgery is a possibility. This procedure involves smaller abdominal incisions, special surgical instruments and a lighted camera-type device (laparoscope) to guide the surgeon.
Which surgery and surgical approach your doctor recommends depends on your individual needs and circumstances. Each procedure has pros and cons that you'll need to discuss with your surgeon.
If you plan future pregnancies, you might not be a good candidate for surgery to repair uterine prolapse. Pregnancy and delivery of a baby put strain on the supportive tissues of the uterus and can undo the benefits of surgical repair. Also, for women with major medical problems, the risks of surgery might outweigh the benefits. In these instances, pessary use may be your best treatment choice for bothersome symptoms.
Talk with your doctor to learn your options, including the benefits and risks.
Depending on the severity of your condition, these self-care measures may help with uterine prolapse:
Kegel exercises strengthen your pelvic floor muscles, which support the uterus, bladder and bowel. A strong pelvic floor provides better support for your pelvic organs and relief from symptoms associated with uterine prolapse.
To perform Kegel exercises, follow these steps:
Ask your health care provider for feedback on whether you're using the right muscles. Kegel exercises may be most successful when they're taught by a physical therapist and reinforced with biofeedback. Biofeedback involves using monitoring devices that help ensure you're tightening the proper muscles with optimal intensity and length of time.
Once you've learned the proper method, you can do Kegel exercises discreetly just about anytime, whether you're sitting at your desk or relaxing on the couch.
Although uterine prolapse isn't always preventable, you may be able to decrease your risk if you:
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NEW YORK, N.Y. - In a 12-team field on Saturday at the Armory, the University of Pennsylvania women's track and field team finished fourth behind top three finishes from Annie Holland, Elyssa Gensib, Eliana Yankelev, Davielle Brown and Jillian Hart.
Penn finished with 97.5 team points which ranked ahead of a few familiar foes in Army (29) and Columbia (16). Princeton won the meet and Maryland was the runner up.
Brown, Hart and Brooke Hamscher finished second, third and fourth, respectively in the pole vault. Brown nearly set the school record as she cleared 3.80 meters (12 feet 5 1/2 inches). That was just one centimeter shy of the school standard set by current volunteer assistant coach Sam Crook in 2005. Brown also reached that height without a miss. Hart had just one miss prior to clearing the bar at 3.70 meters (12-01.50 ft.) and Hamscher finished at 3.50 meters (11-05.75 ft.).
Holland nearly matched a career-best in the high jump before finishing third at 1.66 meters (5 feet 5 1/4 inches). She had just one miss before clearing that bar and then came up just short at surpassing the bar at 1.70 meters to match her personal best.
Gensib was one of just three competitors to break the 10-minute mark in the 3,000 meters. She crossed the finish line in 9:51.22 which was just a few seconds off the top spot and earned her runner-up status.
In the 60-meter hurdles, Yankelev was third. She had the second-best time in the preliminaries at 9.13 and then finished with the bronze in the finals when she stopped the clock at 9.09.
Both Nony Onyeador and Lydia Ali scored in the 60 meters. The two finished among the top four in the preliminaries with near identical times of 7.75 and 7.76, respectively. In the finals, Ali was fourth at 7.85 and Onyeador finished sixth at 7.89. Ali also finished fourth in the 200 meters at 22.86, which was just in front of Heather Bong's fifth-place showing of 22.89.
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EVERETT — A career criminal who posed as a cop was sentenced to just over four years in prison.
Kenneth Moody on Wednesday tried to convince a judge that he needs drug treatment, not prison time. He asked for a special sentence offered to defendants whose crimes are tied to their drug addictions. That alternative would have cut his time behind bars in exchange for treatment outside prison.
Prosecutors were opposed to Moody's request. The defendant has a lengthy criminal history, but no convictions for drug crimes.
The judge concluded a special sentence wasn't warranted.
Last month, a jury convicted Moody of identity theft after prosecutors alleged that he tried to cash a $1,450 forged check. He then pleaded guilty to three more felony charges. The new convictions were connected to Moody's attempts to pass himself off as a cop as a way to steal from Snohomish County stores.


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SAL Preview: Tourists try for repeat trip
Rockies affiliate opens title defense with new manager at helm
By Sam Dykstra / Special to MLB.com | April 6, 2013 6:00 AM ET
Class A ball isn't necessarily the first stop for baseball's finest prospects, but being the game's lowest full-season level, it's often where they first learn the real challenges of what it takes to be a full-time professional ballplayer. In its simplest form, it's where they're truly allowed to grow.
One player who thrived under the rigors of the South Atlantic League last season was Nationals' No. 11 prospect Matt Skole, whose OPS jumped from .820 in 72 games in the Class A Short-Season New York-Penn League in 2011 to 1.013 in 101 contests for Hagerstown last year.
With that in mind, MiLB.com takes a look at a team trying to repeat without its key pieces, another with a whole new look for the new year and some of the fresh faces in the dugouts as we preview the 2013 season in the Sally League.
Finals destination: After a 28-year drought, the Tourists are hoping to make the South Atlantic League winner's circle a more regular destination.
MiLB.com's Best Team captured the Southern Division first-half title before finishing 88-52 on the year. Its .629 winning percentage was best among baseball's 30 Class A affiliates and second among all Minor League squads. (Class A Advanced Winston-Salem was tops at 87-51, .630.) The season came to a perfect ending when Asheville, which dropped Game 1 of the Finals to Greensboro, won three in a row to clinch the circuit title -- its first since 1984.
As often happens in the lower levels of the Minors, the core of that historic club has moved on.
Rockies' No. 3 prospect Trevor Story, who hit 18 homers with a .872 OPS and earned post-season All-Star honors, has understandably moved up to Class A Advanced Modesto. Fellow All-Stars Harold Riggins, a first baseman, and lefty Tyler Anderson have also advanced to the California League.
But arguably the most important loss of the bunch was that of manager Joe Mikulik. The skipper -- now an outfield coordinator in the Rangers system -- left after a record 13 seasons with the club and many an entertaining meltdown.
Fred Ocasio takes over in Mikulik's stead, looking to earn his first title as a bench boss. The 42-year-old comes to Asheville from Class A Short-Season Tri-City in the Northwest League, where he we went to three championship series in seven seasons only to be shut out.
Barring injury, he has a roster to finally seal the deal.
The Tourists will feature the Rockies' two first-round picks from last June's Draft -- outfielder David Dahl and right-hander Eddie Butler. The Rockies' top prospect, Dahl excelled with Rookie-level Grand Junction last season, putting together a .379 average, 1.048 OPS and 57 RBIs in 67 games en route to the Pioneer League MVP Award. Butler also put together a strong rookie campaign, going 7-1 with a league-leading 2.13 ERA at Grand Junction.
No. 12 prospect Rosell Herrera, who returns for a second season in the South Atlantic League, and Julian Yan (20) round out the Rockies' top prospects on the Asheville roster to start the year.
New-look Legends: The big news out of Lexington was supposed to be that the franchise was switching affiliates from the Astros to the Royals. Then, the Legends unveiled their new look.
The team's road uniforms will include a kelly green hat with a royal blue mustache proudly displayed on the front. Part of a brand redesign that coincided with the affiliate change, the hairy move was meant as an homage to the team's mascot, Big L.
"Minor League Baseball is all about the 'wow' factor, and we wanted to go beyond the normal stuff you'd see at the ballpark," Legends director of creative services and graphic designer Ty Cobb told MiLB.com. "And we wanted to be the team to do this first, to have a mustache on a hat. Our mascot, he actually has a mustache, so we're not just hopping on a fad. ... We're going to be easily recognizable when on the road. Fans can just look at the mustache."
Some of the Legends that will don the new look this season include Royals' No. 1 prospect Bubba Starling, Raul Mondesi (6), Cameron Gallagher (13) and Humberto Arteaga (14).
New faces, new places: Along with Asheville, eight other South Atlantic squads will have new managers in their respective dugouts to begin the Minor League new year.
Six of the nine new skippers -- Jorge Hernandez (Greensboro), Brian Buchanan (Lexington), Mike Goff (Augusta), Tripp Keister (Hagerstown), Corey Ragsdale (Hickory) and Ocasio (Asheville) -- have moved up from the lower depths of their respective systems to take the new posts.
Two others -- Luis Pujols (Delmarva) and Al Pedrique (Charleston) -- have held Major League positions before arriving in the SAL. The former held stints as first-base coach with the Expos and Giants and bench coach/interim manager with the Tigers, while the latter was a D-backs interim manager and most recently a bench coach with the Astros.
West Virginia's Michael Ryan is the lone one in the bunch making his managerial debut.
Last things last: Here's a look at some significant lasts around the South Atlantic League.
- Last season's championship: Asheville over Greensboro in four games
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- Last back-to-back champion: Lakewood BlueClaws, 2009-'10
- Last perfect game: John Purdin, Salisbury vs. Lexington, Aug. 8, 1964
- Last no-hitter: Chris Devenski, Lexington vs. Rome, Sept. 1, 2012
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- Last 200-strikeout pitcher: John Stephens, Delmarva, 1999
- Last cycle: Bill Rice, Kannapolis vs. Greensboro, July 15, 2012
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- Last three-homer game: Ross Wilson, Kannapolis vs. Augusta, April 27, 2012 MiLB.com coverage »
- Last 30-homer hitter: Corey Dickerson, Asheville, 2011
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I feel like a kid in a candy store every time I walk into work. For an avid automotive enthusiast that takes pride in having a spotless car, there is no better place to spend my time than at Autogeek. With the addition of several new product lines this year including Chemical Guys, GTechniq, Nanoskin and Tuf Shine - it only continues to get better. Someone has to test these products and I volunteer every time without hesitation.
With Tuf Shine being the newest product line added to the Autogeek store, I deemed this morning the perfect opportunity to test, review, and share my thoughts on their most popular product - Tuf Shine Tire Clearcoat. Not familiar with Tuf Shine Appearance Products? Here is a brief background of the company:
Tuf Shine manufactures a host of different car care products but they're primarily known for Tire Clearcoat - a permanent tire dressing that provides unsurpassed protection. A lot of people get apprehensive when they hear the words "permanent" and "car care" in the same sentence but Tuf Shine makes application of Tire Clearcoat effortless with their Tire Appearance Kit.
There is nothing more appealing on a detailed vehicle than a freshly dressed set of tires. Shiny paint, clean wheels and streak-free glass mean nothing to most car care enthusiasts if their tires dont look perfectly dressed. Tuf Shine takes applying a tire dressing, something that used to be a routine step in car care, and makes it permanent with Tire Clearcoat. The Tuf Shine Tire Appearance Kit includes everything you need to permanently protect your tires!
The Tuf Shine Tire Appearance Kit includes:
This is what the tires look like on your typical daily driver: dull, boring, and lifeless. While you certainly can clean and dress the tires on a weekly or bi-weekly basis, some people seek a solution that lasts. For those people, Tuf Shine Tire Clearcoat is the product they've been looking for.
Before we get ahead of ourselves we can't forget about the wheels. Joann, the owner of the Pontiac that I used for this article, made it clear that if I was going to dress her tires to impress, I better make the wheels look the part too. Wolfgang Uber Wheel Cleaner - an intense, color-changing wheel cleaner that's safe for all wheel finishes, was the obvious choice to thoroughly clean the wheels before moving onto the tires.
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Wolfgang Uber Wheel Cleaner is a heavy-duty wheel cleaner that can safely clean the most neglected wheels. Months of built-up brake dust? Not a problem - Wolfgang Uber Wheel Cleaner can handle it. Uncoated aluminum wheels on a hot rod? Not a problem - Wolfgang Uber Wheel Cleaner won't stain or discolor any wheel finish. What's really cool about Wolfgang Uber Wheel Cleaner is the fact that it changes colors as it cleans.
Wolfgang Uber Wheel Cleaner, like any non-acid wheel cleaner, needs to be agitated to ensure 100% brake dust removal. My wheel brushes of choice continue to be the Daytona Speed Master Wheel Brush, 8 inch Montana Boar's Hair Wheel Brush and the Clean Wheel Lug Nut Brush. Between these three brushes I can safely clean every nook and cranny on any wheel.
TUF SHINE Tire Cleaner
After giving the wheels a thorough cleaning with Wolfgang Uber Wheel Cleaner, I proceeded to the first step in the Tuf Shine Tire Appearance Kit - Tuf Shine Tire Cleaner.
Within seconds of being sprayed onto the tire, Tuf Shine Tire Cleaner begins to penetrate and deep clean the surface, removing previously applied dressings, dirt and grime. In order for Tuf Shine Tire Clearcoat to properly bond to the tire, it must be squeaky clean.
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Tuf Shine Tire Cleaner is arguably one of the best tire cleaners out there, but Tuf Shine didn't stop there. The Tuf Shine Tire Brush might possibly be the best $5 investment in detailing supplies youll ever make.
It's critical that the tires be thoroughly cleaned before applying Tuf Shine Tire Clearcoat. If the tires are not cleaned properly, Tuf Shine Tire Clearcoat will not properly bond.
This is what the tire looked like after the initial cleaning.
Are My Tires Clean Yet?
Great question. You know the tires are clean when all the brown is gone. As you continue to scrub you'll eventually see white foam. When you see the white foam, you're finished cleaning. Thoroughly rinse the tires after cleaning.
No Brown!
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Tuf Shine Tire Clearcoat is the perfect solution for people that want a tire dressing that lasts.
I put down a tape line to give you an idea of the type of finish provided by Tuf Shine Tire Clearcoat.
The Tuf Shine Tire Appearance Kit includes a Tuf Shine Pro Series Applicator Sponge for even distribution of the Tuf Shine Tire Clearcoat.
Tuf Shine Tire Clearcoat is thin so apply to the applicator with care. To say this product goes on sparingly is an understatement - less is more!
For any ridges or grooves in the tire, use the dabbing method for applying Tuf Shine Tire Clearcoat. For the larger, flatter areas of the tire, simply apply it like you would a normal tire dressing.
Don't Worry - It's Normal!
Tuf Shine Tire Clearcoat can get kind of foamy when you first start applying it. This is perfectly normal. The foam will disappear within a matter of seconds.
After applying three coats, I removed the tapeline. The difference is obvious right away, both in terms of appearance and feel. Tuf Shine Tire Clearcoat provides a durable coating that you can actually feel.
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Tuf Shine Tire Clearcoat can be layered depending on the look that you're going for. I applied three coats of Tuf Shine Tire Clearcoat which provided a slightly glossier than new appearance. Not too much or too little shine; just right!
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Lymphomas are cancers that develop in the lymphatic system -- the tissues and organs that produce, store, and carry white blood cells. The lymphatic system includes the bone marrow, spleen, thymus, lymph nodes, and a network of thin tubes that carry lymph and white blood cells to all the tissues of the body. Types of lymphoma include non-Hodgkin's, Hodgkin's, and cutaneous T-cell lymphoma.
In non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, the most common form of the disease, cells in the lymphatic system become abnormal. They divide and grow without any order or control, or old cells that should die, don't. Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma can begin or spread to almost any part of the body.
In Hodgkin's disease, cells in the lymphatic system also become abnormal, but the cancer tends to spread in an orderly way from one group of lymph nodes to the next. Eventually, it can spread almost anywhere.
In cutaneous T-cell lymphoma, T-lymphocytes (infection fighting white blood cells) become cancerous, causing skin problems.
Lymphoma is accompanied by the following signs and symptoms, by type:
Non-Hodgkin's and Hodgkin's:
Cutaneous T-Cell:
People with the following conditions or characteristics are at risk of developing lymphoma, by type:
If you are having symptoms of lymphoma, your health care provider will carefully check for swelling or lumps in the neck, underarms, and groin. If the lymph nodes don't feel normal, your doctor will perform a biopsy. The doctor will remove a small piece of the lymph node -- or, in the case of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma, a growth from the skin -- and a pathologist will examine the tissue under a microscope to check for cancer cells.
If you have cancer, your doctor will do more tests to find out if the cancer has spread to other parts of the body (staging). This may involve blood and bone marrow tests, computed tomography (CT) scans, positron emission tomography scans (PET), cobmination PET/CT scans, and, possibly, a laparotomy, in which the doctor cuts into the abdomen and checks the organs for cancer.
Your doctor will develop a treatment plan based on the diagnosis, the stage of the disease, the size of the tumor, and your general health and age.
Your health care provider may prescribe the following drug therapies:
Hodgkin's and Non-Hodgkin's:
Patients sometimes receive bone marrow transplantation and peripheral blood stem cell transplantation. Researchers are testing the effectiveness of radioimmunotherapy, a treatment with a radioactive substance linked to an antibody that will attach to the tumor when injected into the body. A surgeon may also remove the tumor.
Lymphoma requires conventional medical management. A comprehensive treatment plan for lymphoma may include a range of complementary and alternative (CAM) therapies. Be sure to ask your team of health care providers about the best ways to incorporate these therapies into your overall treatment plan. Some CAM therapies may interact negatively with conventional medical Lymphoma interventions. Always tell your health care providers about any supplements you are taking.
Improved relaxation and decreased stress, through activities such as guided imagery, tai chi, yoga, and meditation are helpful in promoting a sense of well being. Intimacy and support from others helps promote a positive and empowering attitude.
These nutritional tips may help reduce symptoms. Many herbs and supplements can interact negatively with conventional cancer medications and new research about such reactions is ongoing. While supplements may be helpful, it's important to work with knowledgeable provider and inform your doctors about any supplements you're using or considering using.
You may address nutritional deficiencies with the following supplements:
Herbs can potentially be an important part of an integrated cancer plan, but they should only be prescribed by a knowledgeable health care provider who is in communication with all of your other doctors.
Although few studies have examined the effectiveness of specific homeopathic therapies, professional homeopaths may consider the following remedies for the treatment of gastritis symptoms (such as nausea and vomiting) based on their knowledge and experience. Before prescribing a remedy, homeopaths take into account your constitutional type -- your physical, emotional, and psychological makeup. An experienced homeopath assesses all of these factors when determining the most appropriate treatment for you individually.
Homeopathy may help reduce symptoms and strengthen overall constitution and may help decrease the side effects of chemotherapy.
Contrast hydrotherapy may help enhance immune function and facilitate the transport of nutrients and waste products. End hot showers with 1 - 2 minutes of cold water spray. Since hydrotherapy stimulates lymphatic flow, talk to your physician first before beginning and hydrotherapy regimen.
Acupuncture may help strengthen immunity and detoxification. It may also reduce the side effects of chemotherapy. For many patients and physicians, acupuncture has become one of the most widely used alternative interventions in cancer treatment. Unlike botanicals and nutrients, acupuncture works without ingesting substances so possible interactions with cancer treatments is unlikely.
Prognosis varies depending on the type and stage of lymphoma. Survival rates for Stage I and II non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and Hodgkin's lymphoma are very high. Cure rates as high as 75 -80% are now possible with appropriate initial therapy.
Potential complications include the following:
Once you are in remission, it is essential that you be checked for signs of relapse on a regular basis.
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how to become the best mum for the children?
. I have two wonderful sons (one is 4 months and the other one is 1 year and 10 months). I am the one who takes care of them. Almost all the time I feel myself the worst mother because I can`t devote much time to each of them. Is it possible to be a good mother for two children simultaneously?
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My first two children were 19 months apart. What I loved about this was that they grew up as best friends. They always had someone to play with. But I do understand that until they get to an age where they can play with each other, it can be hard.
Often, if you have a TV in the house, you can all too easily let the children watch TV too much, in order to get things done. Television has it's place, but it's not as a "babysitter" all day long. If you are using the television to keep your child(ren) occupied, this can definitely lead to not devoting enough time to the children and feelings of not being a good mum.
When our children were young, our television was in our bedroom. This meant that the only times the children would watch a program was when they were snuggled down in bed with me or when I was in the room (or nearby) and then it was only for about 30 minutes at a time.
Not having a TV in our main living area was a blessing. It meant that the children learned how to entertain themselves with simple things, as I went from room to room with them. When we were in the kitchen, they would play with pots and pans and lids. My husband's nephew would get the lids out of the cabinet when he was 2 years old, and spin them - he could get many going at one time. It was absolutely amazing.
Of course having latches on the cabinets down low was a big help so that the children wouldn't get into them and make more work for me (cleaning it all up).
Wearing my little ones either in a front pack, sling or back pack was really helpful. Baby was with me, but I was "hands free" to cook, clean, attend to the older one, etc. I also found a swing to be very helpful with the little ones.
I always tried to include the toddlers in most things I did. If I was breastfeeding a new baby, I would encourage the toddler to bring me a book, and we would sit together and read while I fed the baby. I encouraged the toddler to bring me diapers when I would change the baby, and I even found that the toddler could rock the baby.
Spending some quality time with the children is important and it is something you can do if you carve the time out for it. Taking a walk with them, coloring with the toddler, and making play dough are all easy things you can do with your toddler.
It's important that you're getting enough good nutrition and rest so that you will have enough energy to do all that you need to do, and spend time with your children. Here's a thread you may enjoy reading. It's called "Not So Patient Mum". Lots of good information there on helping mum feel her best and creative ideas to keep stress to a minimum with young children in the home.
Please post back with any questions you may have.
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Thanks for the thread about mums. Really very important info. I will post back in a while. Let`s see what I can do for my children.


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They are typically invasive, highly adaptive, parasitic and adept at mimicking more benign plants.
Art is parasitic on life, just as criticism is parasitic on art.
One of the insects Chaz caught - and I promise I am not making this up - was a parasitic wasp.
From drug-resistant TB to parasitic worms, Barbara Kantrowitz reports on eight diseases to watch—and worry about.
Definitely a few unpleasant characters, like parasitic worms, which we deliberately and with good reason evicted.
The life-blood of France was being sucked for the support of a parasitic growth.
It is admitted on all hands that some diseases are the product of parasitic growth.
The bark of the tree is covered with mosses, lichens, and parasitic insects.
This malady was propagated annually by the parasitic spores.
It sinks to a place even lower, if possible, than that of the parasitic worm.
1620s, from Latin parasiticus, from Greek parasitikos "of or pertaining to a parasite; the trade of a parasite," from parasitos (see parasite). Biological sense is from 1731. Related: Parasitical, 1570s in reference to toadies; from 1640s in the biological sense.
parasitic par·a·sit·ic (pār'ə-sĭt'ĭk) or par·a·sit·i·cal (-ĭ-kəl)
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Ben Affleck Gossip
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Ben's birthday weekend
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Ben Affleck was home in LA for the weekend, his birthday weekend. He turned 42 on Friday and has been back and forth from Detroit where he's shooting Batfleck. Yesterday he and Jennifer Garner were out running errands in his favourite car. Does it seem like this car always needs gas? Like every time he drives it? We have a long while to wait before Batfleck. Full Story
Dear Gossips,
It's Batfleck's birthday today. He's now 42 years old. Conveniently he also covers the new fall preview issue of Entertainment Weekly for Gone Girl. Click here to see that post from yesterday. There are a lot of people who aren't feeling Affleck as Batfleck and the entire superhero showdown as a whole.
How come I didn't notice that Ben and Henry Cavill have matching chin dimples until last weekend when I was re-watching Man Of Steel? I've just spent 15 minutes looking at chin dimples. You know who has their chin dimple? Tom Brady. Maybe they can find a part for him too in the Justice League.
We might be a week away from George Clooney's wedding. Now that's how you f-ck with the entertainment media: get married on the same weekend as the MTV VMAs and the Emmys. Rest up!
Have a great weekend,
Chasing Amy 2014
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It's Ben Affleck's birthday. And oh look! New shots of Joey Lauren Adams out for dinner last night in a great jumpsuit. What is your favourite Ben Affleck movie? Mine might be Chasing Amy. I know we're supposed to say Good Will Hunting and, for sure, he wrote it with Matt Damon, but as unfair as this is to say, I don't think of it as a Ben Affleck movie. Full Story
Nick & Amy Dunne: a wedding portrait
Entertainment Weekly's new issue is the fall movie preview featuring on the cover perhaps the most highly anticipated movie of the season, Gone Girl. It's Ben Affleck as Nick Dunne, the groom, with Rosamund Pike as Amy Dunne, the bride, and the girl who's gone… Perfect, non? The wedding dress, the veil, Amy's smile, that people-pleasing, ideal young wife smile… And Ben. Full Story
Superhero Apocalypse Averted
May 6, 2016 loomed large, the date on which Marvel and DC would pit their cinematic universes against each other in a billion-dollar death spiral, but in the end, there could be only one. As I predicted months ago, Warner Brothers/DC flinched and Superhero Face Punch has been pushed back to spring—to March 25, 2016 to be exact—taking it out of direct competition with Captain America 3. Full Story
Ben Affleck and Kevin Smith aren't friends anymore
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Kevin Smith was asked at Comic-Con about whether or not he's seen Ben Affleck. His response? Not just a simple "no". "Great question. I don't know, because we're not f-cking tight. I have not been [close with him] in decades. That's old Ben. He's got a wife that don't [sic] care for me at all [Laughs]. Full Story
Superhero Face Punch looks dumb
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Warner Brothers did a good job of keeping the appearance of Zack Snyder and comics' Holy Trinity (Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman) a secret in the run up to their panel on Saturday morning in Hall H. When Snyder took the stage and introduced his trio of stars, it felt like a legit surprise, and made for a great Hall H moment—the first time the Trinity has appeared together. Full Story
Batfleck suit
It's the 75th anniversary of Batman comics, and as part of their celebration at Comic-Con, DC Comics has a display of Batman suits throughout the ages—including Ben Affleck's new costume from Superhero Face Punch. Well, part of it. Full Story
Gone Girl: the event
A new full length trailer for Gone Girl was released today. It was preceded by a series of posters put out over the weekend advertising not the film…but the preview. So that's the marketing strategy for the film: they're treating it as a theatrical event, a MEGA motion picture release, a MUST SEE MOVIE – not in the summer, but in the fall. Full Story
The Afflecks and Mark Ruffalo
Jennifer Garner was in Virginia for a few days last week to visit family and friends. Then she joined Ben Affleck in Detroit to celebrate their 9th wedding anniversary on Sunday. Both PEOPLE and US Weekly Full Story
About the time JLo dressed Ben Affleck
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Jennifer Lopez was on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen this week to promote the new album. The thing about JLo is that she's always up for a fun playful interview and she can be really, really cute – on purpose, obviously – but there are some people who do it better than others, non? The clip below is 20 minutes long and the sound is not synched up but it was the best I could do with geo-blocking. Full Story


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Osram stated that the new Ceramos and Oslux LED flash products are twice as bright as their predecessors, and will be used to target higher pixel resolution digital camera applications.
The brightest LED without a lens for flash photography is the Ceramos, Osram said, and the product is also available with a diffused encapsulation for a neutral white appearance.
Oslux, with its built-in special lens, is for use without external optics in cell phones or digital cameras, and optimizes illumination over the target area.
Ceramos produces 90 lumens from an operating current of 500mAm making it one of the brightest LEDs without a lens for flash photography currently available on the market. Both Ceramos versions are fully encapsulated.
The white light is produced by blue ThinGaN chips measuring just 1 mm² and a yellow converter by means of chip-level conversion.
The Oslux produces a 100 lux from an operating current of 500mA and higher brightness values can be achieved with higher operating currents.
- Wireless broadband developments in Southeast Asia markets
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now be my wife
what do u mean put ur dick away kid? :P
someone this good with characs deserves my never ending love and passion. now if only I could see how good is she with letters to tell if she's the perfect girl of my dreams and if my life will or will not be complete.
but first, are you really a girl? xP
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Lenovo's flagship notebook series continues a legendary tradition with the new ThinkPad T61. ThinkPad T61 models offer quality, reliability and security, combining the best of performance and portability.
Intel® Centrino® Duo Mobile Technology on new ThinkPad T61 models — including the Intel® Core™2 Duo processor — can deliver a wide variety of benefits, including true parallel processing when running multi-threaded applications or multiple applications simultaneously. The result: improved performance, enhanced manageability, power-saving features and extended connectivity options. Intel® Centrino® Pro processor technology is available on select T61 models, delivering hardware-based security and enhanced manageability along with exceptional performance and outstanding mobility.
ThinkPad T Series gives you the choice of 14.1" or 15.4" widescreen displays. The new T61 14.1" widescreen model provides enhanced mobility in a 5.0 lb., 1.1" thin design. T61 15.4" widescreen models start at 5.9 lb and 1.2". Intel® GMA X3100 integrated graphics is standard, and for the latest in mobile graphics performance the T61 also offers new NVIDIA graphics chipsets. T61p mobile workstation models feature high performance NVIDIA Quadro FX 570M graphics and high resolution WSXGA+/WUXGA displays.
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Report: Minimum wage hike backers rarely pay interns
Just because lawmakers want businesses to pay more for entry-level workers, doesn't mean they are willing to do so themselves.
According to a new study by the Employment Policies Insitute (EPI), only four percent of the 210 lawmakers who pledged their allegiance to a bill raising the minimum wage pay their interns.
The Fair Minimum Wage Act would increase the federal minimum wage from $7.25 an hour to $10.10 an hour. EPI found that 96 percent of its House and Senate supporters give their interns a minimum wage of zero.
This includes the authors of the bill, Iowa Democratic Sen. Tom Harkin and California Democratic Rep. George Miller. House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi is another strong supporter of the legislation who doesn't pay her interns.
These legislators did not respond to The Daily Caller News Foundation's request for comment.
"To cavalierly call for a $10.10 minimum wage while the vast majority do not pay their interns, shows that they are talking out of both sides of their mouth and are not living up to the same standards they expect of others," Michael Saltsman, EPI's research director, told TheDCNF.


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The program in mathematics seeks to develop in students the excitement of learning and discovering mathematics, and has three major objectives: to prepare mathematics majors for graduate study, for teaching mathematics, or for work in business and industry; to offer students in natural, social, or behavioral sciences or the humanities an introduction to mathematical concepts and skills necessary to use mathematics in those fields of interest; and to provide the non-specialist with an understanding of the contributions of mathematics to cultural development and the importance of mathematics in modern society.
Graphing calculators and computer programs are used to promote understanding of concepts and to investigate applications and modeling of real-world situations. Emphasis is placed on connections between various areas of mathematics and interpretation of results.
Computer science is the study of information processes and the creative application of abstraction and formal reasoning to solve problems. With the ever-increasing ubiquity of computational devices, computer science is an important field of study with diverse applications. From the natural and social sciences to the arts and humanities, computer science has become woven into the fabric of business, research, and everyday life.
At Moravian, the computer science program prepares students for professional life or graduate study. The core curriculum integrates a study of the theoretical underpinnings of the discipline with the practice of programming. Elective offerings explore the breadth of the discipline and expose students to the applications of computer science.
The Major in Mathematics
The major in mathematics consists of ten course units in mathematics: nine course units in mathematics plus a capstone experience are required. All mathematics majors are required to take the following five courses: Mathematics 170 (or its equivalent sequence Mathematics 106-166), Mathematics 171, 211, 216, and 220. In addition, each mathematics major will engage in a capstone experience. Mathematics 370 will serve as the capstone experience for most majors. Successful completion of Mathematics 400-401 (Honors) can serve as an alternative capstone experience, although students who plan to pursue an Honors project are encouraged to take Mathematics 370 in their junior year.
For the additional four mathematics courses that students take to complete the major (other than the five required courses and the capstone experience), students must choose at least one from each of the groups described below. In addition, students must have at least three courses numbered 310-380, 390-399, or 400-401. (One of these three may be Mathematics 370.)
In order that students may understand and experience the breadth of mathematics, the department's major courses (other than the required courses and Mathematics 370) have been grouped into three areas: algebra/geometry topics; analysis topics; and applied mathematics topics. Current catalog courses in each of these areas are as follows:
- Algebra/geometry: Mathematics 313 and 340.
- Analysis: Mathematics 221, 327, 328, and 329.
- Applied mathematics: Mathematics 214, 225, 231, and 332.
As special topics or new courses are offered, they will be placed in the appropriate group.
Students must also choose two co-requisite courses from the following group of four courses: Physics 111, Physics 112, Computer Science 120, and Computer Science 121. Substitutions for this requirement may be made only with the approval of the Mathematics and Computer Science Department.
In fulfilling the above requirements, students planning to teach mathematics in secondary schools must complete the following courses: Mathematics 170 (or its equivalent sequence Mathematics 106-166), 171, 211, 216, 220, 231, 313, 340, 370, and one of the following: Mathematics 221, 327, 328, or 329.
Students who are seeking certification in early childhood education with a major in mathematics are required to complete Physics 111. The second co-requisite course is waived for these students. Students who are pursuing early childhood teacher certification with a major in mathematics do not need to complete Mathematics 125.
Courses in mathematics are listed below.
The Minor in Mathematics
The minor in mathematics consists of five course units in mathematics: Mathematics 170 (or the equivalent sequence Mathematics 106-166), 171, and three courses numbered 210 or above, including at least one of the following: Mathematics 216, 220, 231.
The Interdepartmental Major in Mathematics
The six mathematics courses that meet Set I requirements are Mathematics 170 (or its equivalent sequence Mathematics 106-166), 171, 211, and three additional courses chosen by the student with the approval of the advisor. Mathematics courses to be taken to satisfy Set II requirements will be determined by the student's prior preparation in mathematics and his or her educational objectives.
The Major in Computer Science
The major in computer science consists of nine course units: Computer Science 120, 121, 222, 234, 244, 334, one of the following: Computer Science 320, 333, 364; and two additional courses in computer science, one of which must be numbered 310-380 or 390-399. Courses numbered 286, 288, or 381-388 and courses from other schools may not be used to satisfy the major requirements without prior written departmental approval. The major also requires Mathematics 170 (or its equivalent sequence Mathematics 106-166), 171, 216, and one additional mathematics course numbered 210 or higher, or a two-semester laboratory sequence in science. Because analytic and abstract reasoning is important to the study and application of computer science, majors are encouraged to take additional coursework in science, mathematics, and logic.
Courses in computer science are listed below.
The Minor in Computer Science
The minor in computer science consists of Computer Science 120, 121, and three other course units numbered above 110. One of the following courses may, with departmental consent, be counted toward the computer science minor: Mathematics 214, 216, 225, 231; Philosophy 211. With departmental consent, one course with significant computing content from another program may be counted as one of the three elective course units towards the computer science minor.
The Interdepartmental Major in Computer Science
The six courses that compose Set I of the interdepartmental major in computer science include Computer Science 120, 121, and four other courses numbered above 110, at least one of which is expected to be numbered 310-380 or 390-399. The additional courses in computer science and the six courses of Set II are selected by the student with the approval of the advisor.
Courses in Mathematics
100.2. Applications in Mathematics. Investigation of a variety of mathematical models. Models to be investigated will be chosen from the areas of game theory, network models, voting theory, apportionment methods, fair division, and probability and statistics. We will apply these models in such diverse fields as biology, sociology, political science, history, and psychology. Does not count towards the mathematics major or minor. One 100-minute period.
101.2. A History of Infinity. Human beings have always struggled with the concept of infinity. Philosophers and mathematicians have gone mad contemplating its nature and complexity—and yet it is a concept now routinely used by school children. We will trace the history of this mind-boggling concept from Archimedes to Cantor through the eyes of the mathematician. Does not count towards the mathematics major or minor.
102.2. Mathematics and Origami. In this course, we will use origami (paper-folding) to explore topics in mathematics such as trisecting angles, solving cubic equations, and creating 3-dimensional polyhedra. In the process, we will see how mathematics has revolutionized origami over the past 50 years. Does not count towards the mathematics major or minor.
104. Quantitative Reasoning and Informed Citizenship. Quantitative reasoning skills to interpret and assess numerical arguments, with emphasis on issues relevant for informed and effective citizenship. Topics include creating and interpreting graphs and charts; single- and multiple-variable functions; linear, exponential, and logarithmic growth; indexes; inductive and deductive reasoning; decision theory; measures of center and spread of data; correlation; probability; expected value; experimental design; sampling and surveys. Three 70-minute periods. (F2)
106. Analytic Geometry and Calculus I with Review, Part 1. Beginning calculus with extensive review of algebra and elementary functions. Topics include Cartesian plane, algebraic functions, limits and continuity, introduction to the concept of derivative as a limit of average rates of change, theorems on differentiation, and the differential. Continued in Mathematics 166. The sequence Mathematics 106-166 is equivalent to Mathematics 170; credit may be earned for 106-166 or 170 but not both. (F2) Prerequisite: Placement by the Mathematics and Computer Science Department.
107. Elementary Statistics. Introduction to statistical concepts and methods without the use of calculus. Topics include descriptive statistics, elementary probability, discrete and continuous probability distributions, correlation and regression, estimation, and hypothesis testing. Mathematics 107 may not be taken for credit by students who have earned credit for Economics 156 or Mathematics 231. Three 70-minute periods. (F2)
108. Functions and Derivatives with Applications. Emphasis on concepts and applications to business and social and natural sciences. Use of graphing calculators. Topics include linear functions, polynomial functions, exponential functions, average rate of change, instantaneous rate of change, the derivative, interpretations of the derivative, rules of differentiation, and applications of the derivative. Includes review of algebra and elementary functions. May not be taken for credit by students who have completed Mathematics 106 or 170. (F2) Prerequisite: Placement by the Mathematics and Computer Science Department.
109. Mathematics for Design. Provides mathematical background and techniques useful to aspects of artistic design in the plane and in space. Essential mathematical concepts and tools applied to solve design problems. Topics include ratio and proportion, similarity, geometric constructions with Euclidean tools and dynamic geometry soft ware, properties of polygons and polyhedra, isometries and other geometric transformations in the plane and space, symmetry, and periodic designs, projections from space onto a plane. Spring. Three 70-minute periods. (F2)
125. Topics in Mathematics for Teaching. Problem-solving, communication, and reasoning. Topics include estimation, geometry and spatial sense, measurement, statistics and probability, fractions and decimals, patterns and relationships, number systems, number relations, and number theory. Designed for prospective early childhood and middle level education teachers. Three 70-minute periods. (F2)
166. Analytic Geometry and Calculus I with Review, Part 2. Topics include exponential and trigonometric functions and their derivatives, related rates, extremum problems, logarithmic curve sketching, antidifferentiation, the definite integral, the fundamental theorem of calculus, area under a curve, and applications to business and economics. The sequence Mathematics 106-166 is equivalent to Mathematics 170; credit may be earned for 106-166 or 170 but not both. (F2) Prerequisite: Completion of Mathematics 106 with a grade of "C-" or better.
170. Analytic Geometry and Calculus I. Review of real numbers, analytic geometry and algebraic and transcendental functions. Limits and continuity. Definition, interpretations, and applications of the derivative. Definite and indefinite integrals, including the fundamental theorem of calculus. May not be taken for credit by students who have earned credit for Mathematics 166. (F2) Prerequisite: Placement by the Mathematics and Computer Science Department.
171. Analytic Geometry and Calculus II. Applications of the definite integral. Techniques of integration of both algebraic and transcendental functions. Indeterminate forms and improper integrals. Separate differential equations. Infinite sequences and series. (F2). Prerequisite: Placement by the Mathematics and Computer Science Department or completion of Math 170 or 166 with a grade of "C-" or better. Note: Students who are placed by the department into Math 171 and complete it with a grade of "B" or better will automatically receive credit for Math 170 if their transcript does not show credit for an equivalent course.
211. Analytic Geometry and Calculus III. Vectors in the plan and three-space. Parametric equations and space curves. Polar, cylindrical and spherical coordinates. Calculus of functions of more than one variable, including limits, partial derivatives, directional derivatives, multiple integration, and applications. Prerequisite: Completion of Math 171 with a grade of "C-" or better.
214. Mathematical Methods in Operations Research. Introduction to mathematical techniques to model and analyze decision problems. Linear programming, including sensitivity analysis and duality, network analysis, decision theory, game theory, queuing theory. Prerequisites: Mathematics 171. Spring, alternate years.
216. Discrete Mathematical Structures and Proof. Elementary mathematical logic and types of mathematical proof, including induction and combinatorial arguments. Set theory, relations, functions, cardinality of sets, algorithm analysis, basic number theory, recurrences, and graphs. Writing intensive. Prerequisite: Mathematics 171. Fall.
220. Linear Algebra. Vector spaces and linear transformations, matrices, systems of linear equations and their solutions, determinants, eigenvectors and eigenvalues of a matrix. Applications of linear algebra in various fields. Prerequisite: Mathematics 171. Spring.
221. Differential Equations. Various methods of solution of ordinary differential equations, including first-order techniques and higher-order techniques for linear equations. Additional topics include applications, existence theory, and the Laplace transform. Prerequisite: Mathematics 211. Spring.
225. Numerical Analysis. Numerical techniques for solving applied mathematical problems. Topics include interpolation and approximation of functions, solution of non-linear equations, solution of systems of linear equations, and numerical integration, with error analysis and stability. Prerequisites: Mathematics 171 and a course in computer science. Spring, alternate years.
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231. Mathematics Statistics I. A calculus-based introduction to probability and statistical concepts and methods. Topics include descriptive statistics, probability, discrete and continuous probability distributions, regression analysis, sampling distributions and the central limit theorem, estimation and hypothesis testing. Prerequisite: Mathematics 171.
313. Modern Algebra. Group theory, including structure and properties: subgroups, co-sets, quotient groups, morphisms. Permutation groups, symmetry groups, groups of numbers, functions, and matrices. Brief study of rings, subrings, and ideals, including polynomial rings, integral domains, Euclidean domains, unique factorization domains, and fields. Prerequisite: Mathematics 216 or permission of instructor. Fall.
327. Advanced Calculus. Differential and integral calculus of scalar and vector functions. Differential calculus includes differentials, general chain rule, inverse and implicit function theorems, and vector fields. Integral calculus includes multiple integrals, line integrals, surface integrals, and theorems of Green and Stokes. Prerequisite: Mathematics 211. Fall, alternate years.
328. Introduction to Analysis. Rigorous study of real-valued functions, metric spaces, sequences, continuity, differentiation, and integration. Prerequisites: Mathematics 211 and Mathematics 216 or 220. Spring, alternate years.
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329. Complex Analysis. Analytic functions, complex integration, application of Cauchy's theorem. Prerequisite: Mathematics 211. Spring, alternate years.
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332. Mathematical Statistics II. Development of statistical concepts and methods. Multivariate probability distributions, point and interval estimation, regression analysis, analysis of variance, chi-square goodness-of-fit and contingency table analysis, and nonparametric tests. Prerequisite: Mathematics 231. Spring.
340. Higher Geometry. Topics in Euclidean two- and three-dimensional geometry from classical (synthetic), analytic, and transformation points of view. Transformations include isometries, similarities, and inversions. Construction and properties of two- and three-dimensional geometric figures. Brief study of some non-Euclidean geometries. Prerequisite: Mathematics 216 or 220. Fall, alternate years. Writing-intensive.
Hartshorn, Staff
370. Mathematics Seminar. A capstone course designed to review, unify, and extend concepts developed in previous mathematics courses. Students will read historical, cultural, and current mathematical material. They will express their mathematical understanding through writings, oral presentations, and class discussions. Assignments will include both expository and research-oriented styles of writing, including a significant individual research project. Prerequisite: Mathematics 216 and any 300-level course in mathematics.
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190-199, 290-299, 390-399. Special Topics.
286, 381-384. Independent Study.
288, 386-388. Internship.
400-401. Honors.
Courses in Computer Science
105. Fundamental Ideas in Computer Science. Emphasis on contributions that computer science has made to contemporary society. Topics include physical and logical aspects of computers, algorithms and problem-solving, introduction to programming, and simple computer architecture, supplemented by laboratory exercises in which students create programs or utilize existing programs. Recommended for those not intending a major or minor in the department. (F2)
120. Computer Science I. Introduction to the discipline with emphasis on algorithm design and program development. Emphasis on problem-solving activity of developing algorithms. Topics include computer organization, computer usage and application, programming languages, software engineering, data structures, and operating systems. Recommended for students intending to develop or maintain software in their own area of concentration. (F4)
121. Computer Science II. Emphasis on data and procedural abstraction. Basic organizations of instructions and data in hardware design and software development. Topics include encoding schemes for instructions and data, representative machine architectures, data representations in computer memory and in high-level languages. Prerequisite: Computer Science 120.
217. Digital Electronics and Microprocessors. (Also Physics 217) Laboratory-oriented course in computer hardware for science, mathematics, and computer-science students. Topics include logic gates, Boolean algebra, combinational and sequential logic circuits, register-transfer logic, microprocessors, addressing modes, programming concepts, microcomputer system configuration, and interfacing.
222. Computer Organization. A study of what happens when a computer program is executed. We examine the organization of a modern computer from the perspective of a programmer; our examination focuses on the layers of abstraction between a high-level language program and its execution. Topics include the set of instructions that a processor supports, how a high-level language program is translated into this instruction set, how a processor carries out instructions, concurrency, the memory hierarchy, and storage systems. Prerequisite: Computer Science 121.
234. Introduction to Software Engineering. An introduction to professional software development using object-oriented techniques. Topics include the use of object-oriented design as a tool for building correct and maintainable software systems, test-driven development, best-practices in object-oriented design and development informed by component-based engineering, advanced object oriented language features, and languages for communicating design. Prerequisite: Computer Science 244.
244. Data Structures and Analysis of Algorithms. Issues of static and dynamic aggregates of data. Topics include logical characteristics of various data organizations, storage structures implementing structured data, design and implementation of algorithms to manipulate storage structures, and classical applications of data structures. Representative data structures include stacks, queues, ordered trees, binary trees, and graphs. Implementation and performance issues of contiguous and linked storage. Prerequisites: Computer Science 121 and Mathematics 170 (or 106-166).
260. Artificial Intelligence. Topics and methods for emulating natural intelligence using computer-based systems. Topics include learning, planning, natural-language processing, machine vision, neural networks, genetic algorithms. Prerequisite: Computer Science 120.
265. Database Systems. Data file organization and processing, indexed data files and indexing techniques, database design; database applications; query languages; relational databases, algebra, and calculus; client-server models and applications; database system implementation and web programming. Prerequisite: Computer Science 120 or permission of the instructor.
320. Networking and Distributed Computing. Theory and practice of concurrent programming. We examine the difference between shared- and distributed-memory models of computation, what problems are computable in parallel and distributed systems, the principle differences between concurrent and sequential programming, as well as data structures and algorithms for concurrent programming. Prerequisite: Computer Science 244.
330. Game Programming. Focus on the mathematics and algorithms necessary to create computer games and the software engineering principles used to manage the complexity of these programs. Topics include advanced programming in an object-oriented language, the mathematics of game programming, artificial intelligence, event-loop programming, and 2D graphics. Prerequisite: Computer Science 244.
333. Operating Systems. The structure and organization of operating systems, how modern operating systems support multiprogramming (e.g., processes, threads, communication and synchronization, memory management, etc.), files systems, and security. Programming projects involve both using operating system services as well as the implementation of core operating system components. Prerequisites: Computer Science 222 and 244.
334. Systems Design and Implementation. Project-oriented study of ideas and techniques for design and implementation of computer-based systems. Topics include project organization, interface design, documentation, and verification. Prerequisites: Computer Science 234 and senior standing. Writing-intensive.
335. Simulation. When real-world experiments are either too dangerous or too expensive to perform, computer simulation is used as an alternative. In addition to considering how to model real-world problems using computer simulation, this course studies other relevant topics including how to generate random data using a deterministic machine and how to collect and display data in a meaningful way.
364. Foundations of Computing. Theoretical aspects of computing. Topics include formal languages (regular, context-free, and context-sensitive grammars), automata (finite-state machines, push-down automata, and Turing machines), limitations of respective computational models, and unsolvable problems. Prerequisite: Computer Science 244.
190-199, 290-299, 390-399. Special Topics.
286, 381-384. Independent Study.
288, 386-388. Internship.
400-401. Honors.


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Philadelphia Landscape
Photograph by Christian Figueroa
In partnership with Boys and Girls Clubs of Philadelphia and Drexel University, National Geographic Photo Camp staff traveled to the City of Brotherly Love from October 7 to 10, 2011, to mentor 22 students on photographic storytelling. The students were assigned to document their perspectives of both familiar and unfamiliar parts of Philadelphia through photography and writing. Photo Camp Philadelphia 2011 was led by photographers Lynn Johnson, Jay Kinghorn, and Piper Watson, as well as NG staffers Todd James, Stacy Gold, and local volunteers Charles Oliva, Mike Arrison, Tyler Haughey, and Colleen Gilligan.
Boys and Girls Club members from all over Philadelphia were invited to participate in the Photo Camp.
Teenager Through Glass
Photograph by Dimerha "Dotty" Brown
Using the Drexel University campus as a home base, students were asked to explore their surroundings photographically.
Street Shadows
Photograph by Iyana Jackson
Photo Camp Philadelphia lead photographer Lynn Johnson worked with students on finding the right vantage point for their images and waiting for the proper elements to move into the frame.
Student in a Red Jacket
Photograph by Denny Justiniano
Photo Camp students practiced portraiture with each other before venturing out into a street setting.
Photograph by Branden Edwards
Self-portraits were often an interesting way for Photo Camp students to explore various aspects of photography, including light, color, and gesture.
Environmental Portrait
Photograph by Maleika K. Ogilvie
Drexel University hosted the Photo Camp in partnership with Boys and Girls Clubs of Philadelphia. Many Drexel employees allowed the young photographers to talk with them and take their portraits.
Student and Circles
Photograph by Gemanael Parks
Photo Camp students learned variations of portraiture and how to place a subject within a frame.
Neighborhood Barbershop
Photograph by Dominiek Johnson
Encouraged to take their cameras home each night during Photo Camp, students were tasked with documenting their own neighborhoods.
Photograph by Maura Tezik
The neighborhoods in West Philadelphia provided a colorful array of people and places to photograph, helping to teach students about photographic storytelling.
Red Braid
Photograph by Christyona Grier
Using color and composition, student Christyona Grier made a unique portrait using detail.
Dog in a Park
Photograph by Quadair Bradley
Photo Camp student Quadair Bradley found dogs to be very difficult to photograph—until he got down to their level.
Aerial Artist
Photograph by Tracey Riley
West Philadelphia's Clark Park Farmers Market is more than just seasonal produce and goods: A tiny circus includes aerial artists who use the bough of a large tree to perform for shoppers.
Portrait of a Young Woman
Photograph by Allen Lark
Photo Camp students practiced capturing emotion and fleeting moments in a still image.
Plant Detail
Photograph by Jamyra Harper
Photo Camp students learned to use detail images to tell visual stories.
Apple Vendor
Photograph by Cesar Perez
The Clark Park Farmers Market made a lively backdrop for Photo Camp students practicing composition in storytelling.
Portrait of Dotty Brown
Photograph by Kiera King
An exercise in quality of light allowed student Kiera King to make this side-lit portrait of fellow student Dotty Brown.
Street Scene
Photograph by Christian Justiniano
During Photo Camp, students were taught a visual vocabulary for storytelling that includes composition and leading lines.
Little Boy and Leaf
Photograph by Kyarea Smith
West Philadelphia on a Saturday is filled with all walks of life and provided a great opportunity for Photo Camp students to practice making portraits of people they had just met.
Portrait of Allen Lark
Photograph by Meghan Tezik
Photo Camp Philadelphia student Meghan Tezik considered color and light when making this portrait of fellow student Allen Lark.
Photograph by Marquan Royster
For student Marquan Royster, skateboarders at Clark Park made for a great exercise in shooting action images.
Photograph by Meijah Brown
Photo Camp student Meijah Brown used the playground at Clark Park Farmers Market to practice visual storytelling.
Food Truck Vendor
Photograph by Mariah Peal
Food trucks have long been a staple of urban life in Philadelphia, and vendors played a key part in the photo-portrait of Philadelphia that Photo Camp students were assigned to capture.
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USC Dance presents the classic tale, 'Sleeping Beauty'
The University of South Carolina Dance Conservatory brings Tchaikovsky's "Sleeping Beauty" to the Koger Center for the Arts stage April 15-16.
After each performance, "Taking Chances," a student choreography showcase, featuring original choreography by university students, will be performed.
Show times are 6 p.m. on April 15 and 2 p.m. on April 16. Tickets are $16 for the general public, $15 for students and $14 for seniors, military and USC faculty and staff. Tickets are available by calling the box office at 803-777-5112; charge by phone at 803-251-2222.
A beloved and familiar fairy tale, "Sleeping Beauty" tells the story of Princess Aurora, the victim of a malicious curse cast by the wicked fairy, Carabosse. Overlooked by Aurora's father at a ceremony, newborn Aurora is doomed to die at the age of 16. The Lilac Fairy intervenes, and instead of dying, Aurora will sleep for 100 years -- or until she is awakened by the kiss of her true love.
The USC production has been adapted by faculty members Marissa Freeman and Anna Dragoni-Logan with students Mindy Chester, Caitlin McCormack and Katie Owerbach.
Performing alongside the conservatory students are guest artist Talin Kenar as Princess Aurora and faculty member Anna Dragoni-Logan as Carabosse, plus nine students from the university's dance program:
McCree O'Kelly (Prince Désiré) -- senior dance performance major
Garry Hilton (King) -- senior dance education major
Joanna Hardy (Queen) -- senior dance education major
Mindy Chester (Lilac Fairy) -- sophomore dance performance major
Hannah Patten (Fairy of Beauty) -- freshman dance performance major
Callen Ring (Fairy of Grace) -- senior dance performance major
Katie Owerbach (Fairy of Generosity) -- junior dance performance major
Lilli Gotti (Fairy of Song) -- freshman dance performance major
Kayla Szolek (Fairy of Temperament) -- sophomore dance performance major
After the performance, nine original pieces by student chorographers will be premiered under the direction of dance instructor Cindy Flach. The genres will vary from hip hop, tap, contemporary to swing.
Select pieces include the following:
- "The Power of Words," a hip hop collaboration by students from the Dance Education program sharing their words in their own voices;
- "To Whom It May Concern," by Olivia Anderson, featured ballet dancer in many of the works presented by the USC Dance Company, presenting her first foray into contemporary choreography
- "Woodwork" by Caitlin McCormack, a contemporary piece performed by 11 women, which explores mother/daughter relationships, particularly among Southern women.
For more information on "Sleeping Beauty," the University of South Carolina Dance Conservatory or the USC Dance Program, contact Kevin Bush at 803-777-9353.


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Never Retreat, Never Surrender
posted at 1:08 pm on December 19, 2009 by Dafydd ab Hugh
Majority Leader Harry "Pinky" Reid (D-Caesar's Palace, 70%) finally snared Sen. Ben Nelson (D-NE, 75%), getting the 60 votes needed to close debate on ObamaCare and (obviously) pass it. We haven't lost entirely yet, though it's now very likely that this dreadful government seizure will become law. Still, there are a few hurdles left for the Left to surmount:
- Democrats actually have to muster those supposed 60 votes; it's dimly possible that some extreme leftist in the Democratic caucus will balk at the compromises made to "moderates" like Nelson and Lieberman. But more likely, all Democrats will vote for cloture and the bill; the lefties expect either that the compromises will be washed away in the conference committee — or that there are enough Trojan horses (like the mandate plus the federal definition of what constitutes an "authorized" insurance plan) to get what they want without the more grotesque elements ever appearing in any formal language in the bill.
- Then there is the conference; it's quite possible that House Democrats won't go along with the Reid version of the bill, and that one or more of those "compromises" (the government option, abortion, the delayed implementation) will be restored… and that that will be enough to peel off a moderate or two when it comes time for the final vote — which is still subject to fillibuster.
- Finally, even if everything goes through, the Democrats hold together, and Barack H. Obama signs the bill… remember that the most odious parts of it don't go into effect for several years (though the taxes increase immediately). That means we still have a chance to undo them — if the GOP picks up many seats in November.
So don't give up the ship. Make the Democrats pay for every vote, every amendment, every abrogation of our liberties. Make them pay at the ballot box for spitting in the face of the American people. Make them regret this vote for the rest of their lives (preferably in retirement).
What one Congress does, another Congress can undo. It's very difficult; I don't know if such an "entitlement" program has ever been eliminated. But if there's ever to be a first time, this vile bill is a great candidate for it: Not only is it repugnant to the huge majority of the American people, but its most evil provisions won't actually start for years (so we have some time); and it was passed in a risible mockery of democracy that even stunned liberals, including threats, tantrums, secret backroom deals, thousands of pages of provisions that not a single senator has fully read, parliamentary chicanery, and of course brazen bribery — as the payoffs to Sen. Mary Landrieu's (D-LA, 65%) Louisiana and Ben Nelson's Nebraska exemplify.
I expect Republicans in 2010 to campaign on precisely that: Overturning ObamaCare before its medical-insurance limitations and rationing go into effect. While they won't likely win back either chamber of Congress — and couldn't possibly enact a bill undoing ObamaCare with enough votes to override Obama's own veto — they can make it harder to fund some of its provisions.
And of course, in 2012, we have the chance to change the president and add a few more Republican seats: That is our best shot at erasing this cancer from the books before it settles in and becomes permanent. A Republican president can do just what "Lucky Lefty" Obama did — armtwist Democratic moderates into siding with Republicans to "amend" ObamaCare into nonexistence. By then I expect the American people to be fed up with the increased taxes and just starting to feel the bite of government control of health care; I doubt they will be any happier about the scheme then than they are right now.
Despair is a mortal sin; it saps one's will to continue fighting. The lesson of the Iraq counterinsurgency (COIN) strategy (and of Ayn Rand's Atlas Shrugged) is this: You can only be defeated if you accept defeat; you must actively conspire in your own subjugation.
So don't. Just say "No" to surrender. We lost a battle; we'll likely lose this campaign. But the war against "socialisme" will continue. The Reds will never surrender, so why should we?
Cross-posted on Big Lizards…


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ARBC1611 - Arabic Introductory 1B
Semester 1, 2013 | Credit Points: 6
Coordinator: Ali Yunis Aldahesh
This unit aims to teach Arabic as a living language. It is meant for students with no previous learning experience of the language. The unit is designed to introduce and build up basic language skills: listening and speaking, reading and writing, using modern standard and educated every-day Arabic. Students will learn basic vocabulary, language structures, morphology and syntax of Arabic in context, through lively dialogues, realistic conversational situations, story lines, exercises and drills, rather than formal grammar. On completion of this unit, students progress to ARBC1612 in second semester.
1x2.5hr exam (equivalent to 2000wds) (50%), written and oral exercises (equivalent to 800wds) (20%), 1x1000wd mid-semester exam (25%), class participation (5%)
Nijmeh Hajjar, Living Arabic in Context: An Introductory Course, Beirut, 2005
4x1-hr seminars/week
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