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En la foto, el líder norcoreano Kim Jong-un en el momento de firmar la orden para que las fuerzas misilísticas estratégicas de ese país apunten, en estado de alerta ("stand-by"), a blancos estadounidenses. En el mapa del fondo se leen directivas para el ataque a blancos en territorio estadounidense, no solo en la costa Pacífica sino incluso en Austin, Texas. Esta y otras fotografías, claramente de propaganda, aparecieron el viernes en el diario Rodong, órgano oficial del régimen norcoreano.
Bajo el título "De donde vienen las provocaciones?", el sitio web Moon of Alabama (http://www.moonofalabama.org/) publica una cronología de eventos que condujeron a la actual fase de máxima tensión en el Pacífico noroccidental.
March 6 2013 - S. Korea says it will strike against North's top leadership if provoked
[T]he rhetoric sets up an especially tense period on the Korean Peninsula, with the U.S. and South Korean militaries planning joint training drills that the North considers a "dangerous nuclear war" maneuver, and with the U.N. Security Council deliberating new sanctions to limit Pyongyang's weapons program.
March 8 2013 - "Frozen Chosen" Marines
Marines from I Company, 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, slog through wind and snow during a joint training exercise with Japanese troops at the Hokkaido-Dai Maneuver Area in northern Japan last week... The Hokkaido training area is located across the Sea of Japan from the Korean Peninsula, where Marines fought an epic winter battle at the Chosin Reservoir in opening year of the Korean War.
March 8 2013 - Air Assault Course increase 2ID capabilities
For the first time in 15 years, 2nd Infantry Division and Eighth U.S. Army soldiers tackled the rigorous Air Assault Course at Camp Hovey, South Korea. The course, held Feb. 25 to March 3, 2013, at Camp Hovey, began with 312 soldiers ready to compete for the course's 250 slots. The course qualifies soldiers to conduct air assault and helicopter sling-load operations and proper rappelling and fast-rope techniques.
March 12 2013 - First day of SK-US military exercises passes without provocation
Around 10,000 ROK troops and 3,000 US soldiers, including 2,500 reinforcements from US Pacific command in Hawaii, are taking part in the military exercise, which will continue through Mar. 21. Another 10,000 US soldiers will be deployed by the end of this month for the Foal Eagle exercises. Also flown in to participate in the exercises were B-52 bombers and F-22 stealth fighters, which boast the world's highest levels of performance. These two kinds of aircraft can maneuver throughout Korean airspace without landing. In addition, the 9750t Aegis destroyers USS Lassen and USS Fitzgerald arrived in South Korea.
March 17 2013 - Troops remember sacrifices of Cheonan sailors
Halfway through the around-the-clock Key Resolve drills Friday, 8th U.S. Army Commander Lt. Gen. John D. Johnson remained full of energy as he underscored that the allied forces were ready to cope with North Korean threats... Despite their hectic schedule, the troops gathered early in the day to pay respects to the 46 deceased crewmembers of South Korean corvette Cheonan, which was sunk by North Korea's torpedo attack on March 26, 2010.
March 19 2013 - S. Korea, U.S. carry out naval drills with nuclear attack submarine
South Korean and U.S. forces have been carrying out naval drills in seas around the peninsula with a nuclear attack submarine as part of their annual exercise, military sources said Wednesday, in a show of power against North Korea's threat of nuclear attack. The two-month field training, called Foal Eagle, has been in full swing to test the combat readiness of the allies, amid high tension on the Korean Peninsula in light of a torrent of bellicose rhetoric by North Korea. It kicked off on March 1 and runs through April 30.
March 20 2013 - U.S. flies B-52s over South Korea
The U.S. Air Force is breaking out some of its heaviest hardware to send a message to North Korea. A Pentagon spokesman said Monday that B-52 bombers are making flights over South Korea as part of military exercises this month.
March 26 2013 - U.S. Army learns hard lessons in N. Korea-like war game
The Unified Quest war game conducted this year by Army planners posited the collapse of a nuclear-armed, xenophobic, criminal family regime that had lorded over a closed society and inconveniently lost control over its nukes as it fell. Army leaders stayed mum about the model for the game, but all indications — and maps seen during the game at the Army War College — point to North Korea.
March 28 2013 - US sends nuclear-capable B-2 bombers to SKorea
The U.S military says two nuclear-capable B-2 bombers have completed a training mission in South Korea ... The U.S. says the B-2 stealth bombers flew from a U.S. air base and dropped munitions on a South Korean island range before returning home.
March 29 2013 - Hagel says U.S. has to take North Korean threats seriously
Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said on Thursday that North Korea's provocative actions and belligerent tone had "ratcheted up the danger" on the Korean peninsula ...


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Senior defensive lineman Dylan Hall (Redding, Calif) took down Alfred State's quarterbacks Joey Frendo and Colton Caldwell one time each to give him 9.5 sacks in nine games. After breaking the single-season sacks record last Saturday against Concordia-Selma, Hall now holds the program's career record with 13.5 sacks eclipsing Tommy Davidson's (2008-11) previous mark of 10.5.
The Southern Virginia defense had a solid performance registering a season-high five sacks as a unit against Alfred State on Saturday. Hall led the charge with two sacks while seniors Steven Andreasen (Burley, Idaho) and Luke Herndon (Mechanicsville, Va.) along with freshman Tanner Greer (Orem, Utah) had one quarterback takedown each.
Robbins and sophomore defensive back Matt Gregory (Staunton, Va.)—who also finished with 1.5 tackles-for-loss—each recorded a team-high eight tackles respectively. Junior linebacker Dakoda Winsor (Richland, Wash.) had six tackles with 1.5 tackles-for-loss, including a 26-yard interception return in the fourth quarter to set up Southern Virginia's final touchdown of the game. Additionally, the Knights defense held the Pioneers to a season-low 33 rushing yards on 28 carries for 1.2-yards-per-rush.
Freshman Frank Taitano (Washington, D.C.) led the Knights rushing attack with 54 yards on 12 carries while sophomore Jamal Coates (Conover, N.C.) added 40 yards on the ground. Senior tight end Jeff Waldron (Costa Mesa, Calif.) made a behind-the-body 26-yard grab to the Alfred State 13-yard line for his lone catch of the game that set up the Knights' first touchdown score. Freshman quarterback Andy Jones (Salt Lake City, Utah) completed 8-of-17 passes for 59 yards including two touchdown passes—to senior wide receiver Cameron Williams (Sacramento, Calif.) on a four-yard strike late in the second quarter along with another completion in the end zone for four yards to sophomore wide receiver Michael Kilstrom (Upper Arlington, Ohio) in the third quarter.
Southern Virginia finished with 137 rushing yards accounting for 70% of the team's offensive output on Saturday. According to Fitzgerald, the offensive line had a solid performance in the run blocking game led by starters Jake Behan (Carterville, Ill.), Tyler Condiff (Spring, Texas), Jonathan Curtis (Appomattox, Va.), Stephen Jensen (Wake Forest, N.C.), and Braden Petersen (Draper, Utah).
Freshman punter Will Braddy (Wake Forest, N.C.) filled in well in his first start punting for the Knights as he recorded nine punts for a 34 yards-per-punt average, including pinning the opposing Pioneers within their own 20-yard line on one occasion.
Southern Virginia Head Coach DeLane Fitzgerald
General thoughts:
"We prepared mentally on the drive to the game and had a good perspective of what our plan-of-action was to attain a victory. As a result, we executed our assignments for the most part in all three phases of the game against a solid opponent in Alfred State [College]."
On the defense's performance:
"That was the most complete defensive performance we've had this year. We held a pass-oriented team that threw for 300-plus yards passing the week before to 160 passing yards on Saturday."
On the run blocking by the offensive line:
"I'm proud of our offensive line for creating holes for our running backs and controlling the line of scrimmage. Neither Frank [Taitano] nor Jamal [Coates] made big run plays, but we continued to move the football."
On special teams:
"Will [Braddy] did a great job stepping in for us as punter in his first start at that position, and Brett [Murray] had a solid game with his kickoffs and extra points made. We need to improve upon our kickoff game after allowing an 83-yard touchdown return at the end of the fourth quarter."
Southern Virginia Linebacker Steven Andreasen
On his sack:
"Thanks to the push by our defensive line, I was able to get past the middle of the offensive line and make the sack after Robert [Robbins] led the quarterback my way."
Southern Virginia Punter Will Braddy
On his first game punting as a Knight:
"I feel fortunate to have been called upon by the coaching staff and am glad I could support and help the team."
Southern Virginia Offensive Lineman Tyler Condiff
On the offensive line's performance:
"We were able to push our opponent's defensive line back and give our running backs a shot to run downfield."
Southern Virginia Defensive Lineman Dylan Hall
General thoughts:
"We prepared ourselves mentally to be ready to play from beginning to end, and I feel our team proved that in the way we played on Saturday."
On his career and single-season sacks records:
"I credit Luke [Herndon] who gets double-teamed nearly every game, which has allowed me to get through opposing offensive lines. We've both worked hard this season and as a result have been able to make plays together."
Southern Virginia Defensive Lineman Luke Herndon
General thoughts:
"We had a good week of practice which led to us starting at a high tempo and energy level from the first play that helped us succeed throughout the game."
On his performance:
"Any success I had in the game regarding statistics is due to our defensive line as a whole getting into our opponent's backfield often and making key stops."
Southern Virginia Running Back Frank Taitano
On getting back on the field:
"It felt good to be on the field with my teammates trying to contribute any way I could after missing the last two weeks."
On the team's rushing game:
"Our offensive line did a good job of opening holes and giving us lanes to run through, which allowed us to continue to move the chains."

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DENISE: Found Quintina's Mother
Hello Denise,
I found your Quintina's mom today in William Baskervill Account Book 1799-1803. It reads, Quintina daughter of Beckey born January 25, 1813. There are other entries for Beckey as well. Lydinanna daughter of Beckey born April 30, 1811, died small. (don't know if small means small pox or as a youngster). There is a Beckey daughter of Sarah born June 26, 1801, don't think that is your Beckey. Now this is interesting, Jacob son of Beckey, purchased of Edmond Wall, is supposed to have been born about the 24 March 1799.
Let me know if you need copies, could scan & e-mail, or fax. I tried calling you but it seems that you converted that number to your fax line.
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By Jamie Bestwick – Austin Coleman heads one of the best vert final line ups of this season. Jimmy walker rode super solid tonight on his bright red bike and Coco scrapped through for the final spot after pulling a rad Flairwhip! Kevin Robinson pulled a huge alley oop 540 and Vince Byron is becoming a stand out rider in the vert class with his mix of regular and opposite riding, a definite force to be reckoned with in future events. Simon Tabron was in chill mode sort of but still put down the biggest 540's of the night.
With myself, mcCann and Kagy already in the final, its going to be one
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By the way I will never get tired of Tim Wood doing 10ft high 900's, incredible!
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The message here is foremost that God IS alive, well, and in control of His kingdom. He is more than able, in fact willing to use anyone, anywhere for His purposes in building that kingdom here on earth to bring all His people into His kingdom of heaven. He is always building, and what we perceive as a "tearing down" here on earth is only His sifting of the chaff away from the wheat. And He is asking ALL people to come to Him that none who are lost may perish.
He is also giving all the opportunity to believe in Him. It is a choice since He has given everyone the gift of free will in making their decisions in this earthly form. This gift of free will is most times taken for granted and not used for for the glorification of Him who created us. That in and of itself is the greatest mistake we can make. The chance alone to worship the God who created each of us is priceless, but to honor Him by being His pleasure almost unthinkable.
We were in fact made not only by Him but for His delight and pleasure. The gifts and blessings He bestows on us are not as a bribe to make us love Him, but His free will offering to each one to bring His people to experience His greatness. His omniscience, omnipotence, and omnipresence are demonstrated to His people in myriad of forms which go largely undetected as we live our lives unconsciously. To become conscious in our lives will give us the opportunity to become aware of just how true this and He is.
We tend to look for giant miracles in our lives to find His presence. The Bible is full of great miracles and many living today have miracles of major importance to them, but our lives are made up of countless small blessings everyday. Did the sun rise up in the east today? God put that in place at the beginning of time. If you are reading this then you have eves to see, are receiving oxygen into your heart and arteries, and have the life you were given at the time of conception in your mother's womb.
An unthinking man can dismiss these as mere coincidences while a discerning man has to at least consider a "grand scheme of things" and a Creator. I invite you to get more creative than a Big Bang Theory.
It may be stretching it here for me to ask you to believe that you, yes you, were a thought in God's mind from before the beginning of time, and that He knew all the days of your life from that point forward. God's omniscience, omnipotence, and omnipresence pervades eternity. Simply, He IS the Great I AM, and His Great
I AM-ness has and will transcend ALL time. If this seems like a "large" statement now, then you have put the limits of your earthly mind on God, and He will not be contained.
I invite you here to rethink Almighty God, Three In One, and raise Him to the uppermost heights of your finite mind to the Infinite Being He is, and wants to be in your heart, mind, soul, and life! I guarantee that if you even reach for the tip of this challenge, your life will never be the same again!
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Major: Lily-Rose Depp Is the New Face of Chanel
Way back in April, we called it: that Lily-Rose Depp, Johnny Depp's gorgeous 16-year-old daughter, was poised to make a major impact on the fashion world. And now it's happened.
Depp is the new face of Chanel, according to a press release received by Oyster magazine. Karl Lagerfeld, the French house's creative director, tapped Rose himself to star in Chanel's latest campaign.
"Lily-Rose is stunning, she's a young girl from a new generation with all the qualities of a star," Lagerfeld says in a statement from the brand.
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Dublin Q&A
This week kick-starts our My City, My Story campaign, a look into the home cities of some of our fave bloggers. From the deets on how a city can steal your heart, to the secret spots you have to visit, we're taking a whistle stop tour around the world. First stop? Dublin. Travel blogger and all-round wanderlust queen, Anouska, is here to answer our questions and share her love. Dublin is her city, and here is her story…
What is the one thing you always tell people about where you come from?
That it rains a lot! Other than that, I always tell people that the Irish really are some of the friendliest people on earth. I always love coming home to Dublin and hearing the accent when I come back from a trip abroad.
What is the best thing about your city?
It's quite small, so you're always bumping into people you know!
How would you describe the fashion style of your city?
It's varied and unique. People love to mix highs and lows to create a stunning look, and there are lots of great vintage shops, which I think has a big influence.
Describe a perfect day in your city from morning to evening?
For me, the perfect day in Dublin would start with breakfast in my garden, on a sunny day. Then I'd go into town to meet friends, have lunch and ice cream in the St Stephen's Green Park. Afterwards, maybe rent a bike and cycle to Pheonix Park, and then go to a one-day music festival in the evening, and dance all night with friends!
Tell us one fun fact about your city not many people know?
Dublin's O Connell Bridge is apparently the only bridge in Europe that is as long as it is wide. Interesting stuff right?
What's your favourite secret place in your city?
If I told you, it wouldn't be a secret anymore!
What is one city you would love to travel to but have never been?
Tokyo! I've always been fascinated with the culture, the lights, and the technology - I would absolutely love to visit one day.
What are your top tips for a successful shopping trip at your local Primark?
I always go into Primark knowing exactly what I want to buy, but I often get sidetracked by all the great new products they have dropping in every week. Because Primark has so much on offer, I think it's good to give yourself plenty of time to browse. I particularly love the homeware, I always end up buying something new for my room every time I go in!
Finally... describe your city in three words
Eclectic, energetic, and friendly.
Why not satisfy that travel temptation and take a look at what else is going down in the world of My City Story? Take inspo from Anouska's sophisticated city style over on Primania (FYI: There's a new #OOTD coming your way EVERYDAY!), then sit back and relax as she does all the walking in her Dublin vlog! Finally, keep your eyes peeled for Anouska's Love Letter to Dublin, hitting the site this week; swoon!


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From the 14th to the 21st of the March, South Africans will be faced with the challenge and task of tackling racism head on.
Speaking on the Midday Report, Sello Hatane of the Nelson Mandela Foundation said conversations about racism should begin at home and around the dinner table.
Hatane, noting the difficulties this may bring owing to generational difficulties, insists the conversation needs to happen without excuses.
It's that thing when all of us tolerate racism, tolerate xenophobi, tolerate sexism, that these things thrive.— Sello Hatang, CEO of Nelson Mandela Foundation
Asked whether criminalising racism will change the minds of the racist, Hatane responded by saying it is not enough.
We over legislate over things.— Sello Hatang, CEO of Nelson Mandela Foundation
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Second in a series of funds to be launched this year
DUBAI – United Arab Emirates: Daman Investments PSC, a leading UAE based fund manager today announced the launch of its Daman Islamic Fund, an open-ended, Shari'ah compliant mutual fund that will focus on the UAE equities markets. The offer period will begin on May 8, and end May 31, 2007.
Announcing the fund launch, Mr. Shehab Gargash, Managing Director, Daman, said: "It gives us great pleasure to announce the second fund to be launched in 2007 – our first Islamic fund. Both funds are part of the family of funds that we are proud to be introducing this year."
When queried about the strategy behind launching two new products in such a short time period when the market has not fully recovered, Mr. Gargash said:
"On the first day of trading this week, the market moved rapidly up with a clear 2.2% point gain on the index in a broad based rally. At the beginning of this year, we said that the current market conditions are ripe for deriving higher value and we believe that such broad based rallies are positive for the market sentiment and a sign of a recovery path. We remain confident that the early performance of our two new funds is a strong indication that this is the right time to begin a new upward cycle. In our belief, these are all clear signals pointing towards a returning value to the markets. For early movers, this is absolutely the right time to come back to the UAE equities markets."
The Daman Islamic Fund – First Daman product in burgeoning Islamic sector
Commenting on the new fund structure and investor profile Mr. Gargash said: "We have seeded our new Islamic fund prior to its launch and found that the performance was very positive against the overall market trend and Index. The pre-seeded Islamic fund achieved a positive gain of 4.97% over the last 7 months in a time period when the trend was still negative with benchmark NBAD Index declining by more than 10% for the same time period."
Remarking on the projected investor profile, Mr. Gargash further commented: "Obviously institutions and individuals that are comfortable with a fund structured on Shari'ah compliant, Islamic investment principles are going to be very favorable towards this fund type. Again, like our previously launched Daman Second Emirates Fund, this fund is open to all nationalities as well as non-UAE residents."
The new Daman Islamic fund's minimum subscription amount is set at AED 200,000. In parallel with the Daman Second Emirates Fund, The Daman Islamic fund will target quarterly dividend payouts and will be open to all nationalities as well as non-UAE residents.
The Daman Second Emirates Fund – First month is up by 2.36%
When asked about the performance of the newly launched Daman Second Emirates Fund, Mr. Gargash said: "Our Daman Second Emirates Fund has performed well in our still flat market conditions and has announced its first NAV with a positive gain of 2.36% for April 2007 holding an average of 74% cash during the month. We are confident that the positioning, strategy and launch timing is correct and will maximize the early entry of this fund and its companion Islamic fund into the UAE markets."
About the Daman Islamic Fund
The Daman Islamic Fund is a Shari'a based, Open Ended UAE-registered Mutual Fund regulated by the United Arab Emirates Central Bank. The Fund will invest primarily in Shari'ah Compliant securities listed on the UAE financial exchanges. The Fund will have an initial offered unit price of AED100 and a targeted size of AED 200 million. Subscriptions will be monthly and redemptions will be quarterly. The Net Asset Value will be calculated monthly. The fund is open to all nationalities as well as non-UAE residents and will seek to achieve a combination of capital growth and regular dividend income.
About the Daman Second Emirates Fund
The Daman Second Emirates Fund is a UAE-registered open-ended fund regulated
by the United Arab Emirates Central Bank . The fund will have an initial offered unit price of
AED100 and a targeted size of AED 200 million. Subscriptions will be monthly and redemptions
will be quarterly. The Net Asset Value will be calculated monthly. The fund is open to all
nationalities as well as non-UAE residents and will seek to achieve a combination of capital
growth and regular dividend income.
About Daman Investments PSC
Daman Investments PSC, is a private joint stock company based in Dubai and regulated by the
United Arab Emirates Central Bank and is capitalized at AED 200 million. Established in 2000,
the group was recently re-structured as a PSC.
Through its group companies, and a team of experienced professionals in both Dubai and Abu
Dhabi offices, Daman is recognized as a regional specialist operating throughout the GCC and
the Middle East. Known for offering innovative investment products and services to both
domestic and international clients, Daman provides investment management and development
capital investment opportunities as well as brokerage operations through its subsidiary Daman
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Topic: Double stroller for twins
Hi all
I have the chance to buy a 1 year old Britax B-Ready stroller, with the 2nd seat and one of the matching car seats for $395 (about 400 less than retail) from a mom in my neighborhood.
So I want your advice before I make a rookie mistake.
What we want in a stroller, ideally, in order of importance:
Holds both babies and their carseats
Sturdy wheels so we can go over curbs or on rocky/grassy terrain
Small enough to fit through a standard door & a grocery/shop aisle
Relatively compact/folds relatively easily
Multi-purpose (i.e. I really don't want to buy different strollers for different outings, if possible)
Grows with babies (again so I don't have to buy different strollers for different ages/purposes)
I think the Bob Duallie is too wide for general every day use in an urban area - but I"m not sure if we should just get a snap and go for the carseats, vs. a double stroller?
Or maybe a snap and go for infancy, and a MacLaren Triumph for when the kids are older?
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This is an introduction section, please introduce yourself. If you have questions/general comments please post these on the main board. Thankyou.For further information on bladder conditions and to receive a COB information pack email your name and address to firstname.lastname@example.com are over 90 pages of meet and greet , to view the last page click here http://cobf.websitetoolbox.com/post?id=74509&trail=90Hello, Im Dawn and 42 years old. I have had bladder problems since the age of 12. Diagnosed with IC at 18, and several other diagnosis through the years OAB + Bacterial Cystitis. I have found diet, urethral/bladder stretches to be helpful in controlling my symptoms. There are many other treatments now available.I have been a member of COB for 16 years, 14 years as a local co-ordinator and 11 years as board moderator. Thankyou for using this board and sharing your information and experiences, this really does make a difference.
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hi my name is angela and i have suffered for 11 years, with an oab,since my first son was born.it has gradually got worse,and i pass water about 7 times a night.i have only just stratred getting treatment, and have been on medication ,but it made me drowsy and sick.i came off that, and have had a pad test,and are waiting to have a urodynamic test on monday.i think i will cancel, as i am scared ,and do not think it will be much good as i donot suffer with incontinince.i feel like i am the only one with this problem,and donot like to bother the doctors.i am always tired through lack of sleep.i feel like i will just have to live with it all my life.does anyone else feel the same.
Hi Im a bit scared to mention my real name just yet to be honest - I know I should.
I found out about this site from the daily mail magazine and have finally realised that I am not the only one.
I am not sure what I have but have experienced bladder problems for about 10 years that has affected me.
I have been referred to a urologist twice but never actually understood what is wrong. Sometimes I just have the Ive got to go now feeling, sometimes I have to wait knowing I need to go which then results in a horrible cramping spasming feeling. When this happens it is always worse for ages after. Sometimes I get really worried and leak esp if Im in a queue, whereas in a car I can control it. The worst and most horrible thing is that occasionally I wet the bed, this is what led me to really notice it was becoming a problem 10 years ago and I did this again last night, thankfully managing to disguise it when my husband woke up. He cant ever know.......
I have had a urodynamic test twice but I was ok both times. The first time the nurse packed me off and told me not to be silly, I was 22 and cried and went. The second time the doctor said there was nothing he could do as I also get IBS.
After last night I am thinking of asking my GP for some tablets again. I have tried oxybutinin and detrusitol before but they didnt seem to do much.
Its helpful knowing you are not the only one but Id love to be normal.
Hi there, My name is Amy and I'm 27, and finally had enough when my friends started taking bets on how long it would be until i need the toilet again!
I have just been diagnosed with OAB after 2 years of being fobbed off by my GP. Have been on antibiotics for 18 months - on and off with no improvement of symptoms.
Finally got a urodynamics test 3 weeks ago, and was confirmed with having a severe OAB - up 4 and 5 times a night, sometimes more.
Looking for some further treatment now, have been prescribed some tablets - detrusitol, but they have stopped me waking during the night, but am still getting stomach cramps during the day, even without drinking anything!
Am looking into to physio, but could do with some info on what to do for the future, as I only have 2 months supply of these tablets.
any info will be greatly received.
My name is Mandy.I am 34 years old. Have just been diagnosed with interstitial cystitis/overactive bladder about 1 year ago. Am at the end of my tether with the pain. At present am just taking anti - inflammatories and drinking loads of water. Have attended my urologist but unfortunately he seems more concerned in doing a paper on interstitial cystitis than giving me any advice and help and therefore I have discharged myself as an outpatient. My GP has prescribed me anticholinergics, which slow things down in the bladder department. Am willing to try alternative remedies and have been told about Mullein Leaf and Slippery Elm. At present I need to get a partial hysterectomy out of the way so do not want to be taking anything just now despite the fact I am having a flare up and a bad one at that. I feel I have been left to deal with it on my own, Nhs letting me down. My urologist only offered me self-catheterization for the rest of my life and I declined. Main reason for discharging myself as an outpatient.
I live in Glasgow, Scotland and if it was not for the worldwide web, I would feel as if I was on a deserted island with this condition as noone seems to know what I am going through.
Kind Regards
Hi. My name is Jonelyne. I am 34 years old. I am currently on Vesicare 10mg a day, prosed 2 pills three times a day, prolief before meals, starting elmiron tommorrow, on a low acid diet and doing kegel exercises regularly.
I had interstim surgery over 4 times in the years past. It works 100% for me, but after a few weeks the wires move in my body and I need surgery again to reposition the implant. I can not have anymore operations. My body is just to small and the implant will no longer be an option for me.
I am scare of what this will all do to my marriage. My husband married me when I was using the implant which worked 100%, there was nothing wrong with the implant. Now I am in pain, constantly on medications, our sex life doesn't exist anymore and I am scared I am going to loose his love.
I am holding on to church and prayer right now. And praying God will help me find medications to work. I am also scared that since the prosed causes dryness and blue urine, I do not want to cause burning or pain if I have intercourse with my husband.
Can someone give me suggestions or advice? I feel so alone right now.
Thanks and God bless.
Hi Jonelyne,
Welcome to the board.
Sorry to hear the treatments so far havent worked effectively. Hopefully Elmiron will work, it can take a while.
The COB boards are UK based and we have different treatments available. You may find it helpful to visit the USA messageboards also. best wishes Dawn
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Hi my name is Jill and I live in kent.
I have suffered with IC and PBS for over 20 yrs and was diagnosed 11 yrs ago.Had been weeing bucket loads with pain.
I have had loads of treatments and minor ops to sort out this painful condition.You name I have tried it, including injections in my back to ease of the pain.
It started when I had a bout of cystitis, the bladder problems just got worse.
As time went on my GP sent me to Dover for some tests, nothing concluded.
I was later reffered to UCLH in london who have finally concluded that I have non-specific chronic cystitis and painful bladder syndrome, and also pelvic pain syndrome.
And now I have irratable bowel syndrome too.I can't win.
The bladder is swollen, inflamed and hurts bad.And I have incontinence with it too. not nice!! I am in agony all the time and have to take several different medications to try and control the pain.
Nothing is working so I am having my bladder removed in 9 weeks time.
I am so greatful that you are all here to talk to and thankful that I am not the only one with this condition.I know what you are all going through and understand everything you talk about.
I too have a wonderful husband who is suffering with me, bless him.
He understands fully what I am going through and has supported me 100% throughout.I had this condition when he asked me to marry him, and was at my worse on my wedding day.
But I got through the day with my families support and help.
Although our personal relationship has dwindelled a lot latley.
To be honest I never thought I would ever look forward to major surgery.
I will be glad when it's alll over and I can get back to normal again.
take care all of you.
I am here if any of you want to talk or email me.
Hi everyone I'm jay 26 from Lincolnshre area and recently got diagnosed with an over active bladder. I've had M.E for nearly 6 yrs and beleive its connected as being neurological and just getting worse from then!!
I had the usual uncomfortable teests at first the nurse that did the urodynmaics test thought it was a strictured urethra. After all the test and seeing the doctor he said it was OAB but might need the catheta in 15, or even 50 yrs!!!
I got back from a trip to Paris to see Mdonna in concert etc on monday and as it was a coach trip it was rather annoying going to the loo on the coach! I'll sit down and think got that out the way they 2 mins later desperate! At one point I held it in for so long as was embarissed to go again!! It was annoying as if you arrive somewhere you need the loo then when your walking around your thinking where it the loo grrr!!
The doc said he didn't want to give me medication at first as possible side effetcand best ti try and hold in when going as it were!! I'm going back in January to discuss if I would need it or not!! I would be a tad reluctant as alot of the side effects are bascially simialr to symptoms I already suffer due to the M.E..the M.E is more improtant to me to keep as well as possible!! I'm going to try nad do a tad mroe exercise to help muscles etc see whta could help!!
take care everyone
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While some young Democrats may be feeling the Bern this election year, at least two well-known millenials are saying "yas, queen" to Hillary Clinton.
On Wednesday night, the Democratic front-runner paid a visit to "Broad City," the Comedy Central series starring Abbi Jacobson and Ilana Glazer as pot-smoking twentysomething best friends in New York. Though she refrained from any illegal activities, Clinton certainly made an impression.
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2018 Ford F-150 Review, Specs, Price, Release Date – As depicted on most auto galleries, the 2018 Ford F-150 are going to be an aluminum crew cab strengthened with a metal ladder-frame framework, pickup mattress and ultramodern Raptor front clip. Currently being a heavy-duty machine, the ability is going to be outsourced from a capably designed diesel engine as well as currently being transmitted via high-tech 8 velocity automatic transmissions. Cargo place might be also a main spot of issue considering the fact that the truck will be designed with somewhat scaled-down but extra effective haulage ability. Driver comfort and ease and resolute will be enhanced as quality features and materials is going to be fitted in the cabin.
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I really like this course. It finally feels complete. Good tees at every hole. Challenging shots around water on the front 9, flat semi technical 10-14 and great terrain on the back 13 this course really offers a lot. Get out there this time of year (Autumn) and you'll be glad you did! PEACE
This is my local course. It is a great course. The front 9 doesnt hold to much challenge. Holes 3, 4, 5 and 6 calls for some accuracy due to the turtle pond and lake! An off shot will send you fishing for your disc! Caught my first ace on 6, which is a fun shot over the pond! The back 9 opens up a bit more and offer more challenge. There are some great unmarked holes that require someone who knows them! All in all this is a fun course to play and worth the 3 bucks to park and play! Watch out for the extreme mob of geese!!
This course is terrible. Don't waste your time. Can't believe I payed $5 to play there.
pros: great course. open and semi-technical first 9 holes. then a different array of back 9 and additional holes. additional holes are very technical and fun. the back 9 is a little more tough than the front 9. there won't be any easy birds but everyone likes a challenge.
cons: might be a little hard to orient.
additional comments: a MUST HIT COURSE!!!
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my world exploded
not into a million little pieces
but into great shards of excitement, fear, pain, stress, disbelief, and love
and I find myself thinking:
has my luck ran out?
is this explosion the beginning of the end?
has the precarious balance of my life
been distorted?
or is this another awe-inducing moment
that lends itself to a happy ending
of a book that will never be written
but probably should?
Time no longer passes.
I use my time,
I experience my time,
I feel my time.
I might feel like I'm drowning.
but breaths I catch when I pull myself to the surface,
fill my lungs with the sweetest air
that I will ever taste.
I'm not living to write a book about my life.
but my thirst for experience is creating a life
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BAMOM (Bay Area Mothers of Multiples) is a wonderful support group for new and expecting parents of multiples and they were very much a sanity saver that first year with the twins. As Pretty and Boo have gotten older I haven't spent as much time with the group; but, I am still a member.
Twice a year, in the Spring and the Fall, the club hosts its Kids' Stuff Sale. This year the sale will take place on Saturday September 18, 2010 from 8:30 am to 11:30 am at the Burlington Christian Academy (521 North Service Rd W). It's a great place to shop for gently used clothes for the kids; but, it's also a great way for BAMOM members to sell items that their multiples no longer need.
I have often shopped at the sale; but, never sold anything. This year that changes. We still have ALL the clothes the twins out grew stored in our basement. And let me tell you, that's a WHOLE lot of storage space. Pickle is, of course, wearing most of Pretty's clothes; but, anything that Pickle has now outgrown we can add to the items to sell. Little did I know just how much work was actually involved in being a sale participant. I have to tag each individual item with a tag that has size, article, price and my name on it. Then I have to hang everything on children's hangers so they are ready for sale day. I have NO idea where I'm going to get enough hangers to do that.
If it seems I've been absent over the past few days, this is why. My free time is devoted to tagging and hanging clothes. If you're in the area, I hope you'll stop by the sale to pick up some fabulous finds.
Thursday, August 19, 2010
Getting Ready for the Sale
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Hi Friends and Fam!
Just another week here in Belleville. I've currently been our for 4 months now. I can't even begin to believe how short that has felt. This week has been the best by far. Each week is just getting better and better.
Rinoa is getting baptized on the 28th! She is coming right along. We had a lesson with her last night, and she is so ready. We have another lesson with her this week, and then the interview next week. She remembers things really well, its hard because she can get distracted easily, but its been fun using the primary books to create activities to help her learn. Her family is a less-active family coming back into activity. They are striving to get sealed in the temple soon. That is way exciting for their family! Families can be together after this life, for-forever! I know my family will be.
James is an investigator who just moved back to Belleville a few weeks ago from Idaho. He has been meeting with the missionaries for 8 months now, and we met him for the first time this last week (at McDonalds) and he came to church yesterday. Brother Gross our Ward mission leader came with us. He is amazing! He participated in Gospel Doctrine and Elders Quorum, not just with one comment, but upward of three to four. It impressed me and Elder Roundy. What a great guy. He grew up here, and look that he has had a tougher life. He has a smoking problem, that is something that has been keeping him from getting baptized. I really like him, and I think that great things will come in the future.
We haven't seen or heard from Lileishia this week. She's appeared to drop off the face of the earth…. Sad day. Never give up.
Skylar is a 22 year old young man who we are meeting with as well. We had a lesson with him this last week after our service day in Mascoutah on Thursday. Its hard because he doesn't take our lessons and time as something really valued and wants to hang out with us. He lives at his grandparents 's house who are Catholic, but they invite us in like we are part of their family. The cool part though is that we get on discussions of gospel topics, and he tells us his views, and when we share what we know to be true, he ends up agreeing with it. We have invited him to come to Church this next week and told his grandma, and pray that he will come and see. We have our Thanksgiving Dinner this week on Thursday that we are making and serving at the Senior Center for lunch!
Jermaine was ordained yesterday! He didn't make it to church last week. Wow, Jermaine, Mimi and Shakira cease to make me laugh at every possible moment. We are trying to work on getting Sister Wilson, their Grandma to church. She needs to come so that she too can go to the temple.
Sister Schneider is recovering well. The Schneider's own our house – they live across the street from us and they take care us. She went into the hospital a week ago or so for water around her heart. She is doing much better now, recovering well at home.
Everything is going well here! We are visiting the St. Louis Science Museum today. Pictures to come next week. I am also going to work on some pictures of some families that we associate with a lot that way you can put names to faces.
Thought: Please take a minute to watch this video about Christmas! Its is one that we share during the month of December. The church is actually coming out with a new Christmas video soon. We won't know what it is till the end of the month. But the one from last year talks about who the first gift was, it was Jesus Christ!
www.lds.org/media-library/video/2014-00-1460-he-is-the-gift?lang=eng [www.lds.org/media-library/video/2014-00-1460-he-is-the-gift?lang=eng]
Thanks for the many prayers and support! I pray for you. Have a great week.


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This month in order to accommodate our presenter and allow members to go to the fly fishing film tour in Overland Park we are moving the monthly meeting.
Club Meeting Friday February 9, normal time 7pm, normal place Conroy's. Fred DeCicco from Twin Peaks Adventures will come and enlighten us.
Film Night Wed February 21's
READ February Meeting Change - Feb 9 Friday
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ST. PETERSBURG, Russia — President Vladimir Putin accused the West on Saturday of ignoring Russia's interests in Ukraine, in particular by leaving open the possibility that Ukraine could one day join NATO.
"Where is the guarantee that, after the forceful change of power, Ukraine will not tomorrow end up in NATO?" Putin told senior representatives of major international news agencies, including The Associated Press.
"We hear only one answer, as if on a record: Every nation has a right determine on its own the security system in which it wants to live, and that doesn't concern you," he said.
The meeting came one day before Ukraine holds a presidential election that the West hopes will be a step toward resolving the crisis. Pro-Russia armed separatists in the east of the country, however, have threatened to block the vote, which was called after the Russia-leaning president fled in February following months of street protests.
Russia has serious concerns that the new Western-leaning government in Kiev could take Ukraine into the U.S.-dominated military alliance. When Russia annexed Crimea in March, Putin said the decision was driven in part by the need to prevent NATO ships from ever being based on the Black Sea peninsula.
Putin said that he didn't believe a new Cold War had begun with the United States over Ukraine, but asserted that Russia had no intention of playing second fiddle to the West in global affairs.
"If the main bonus Russia gets is to sit in the room and listen to what other people are saying, then that is not a role Russia can agree to," Putin said. "We always take into account the interests of our partners ... but there are some lines that cannot be crossed, and Ukraine and Crimea were that line."
Putin on Friday had cheered investors at Russia's annual international economic forum by promising to respect the result of Sunday's election and work with Ukraine's new leader.
Following the televised portion of the meeting with the international journalists, Putin proposed over dinner that a mediator be named to find a compromise between the Kiev government and those fighting for independence in the east. Putin suggested that the role be taken by Viktor Medvedchuk, who supported the ousted Ukrainian government and was among those hit by U.S. sanctions over the Russian seizure of Crimea. He would likely be unacceptable to the new Kiev leadership.
Putin was also asked about Prince Charles' reported comment comparing the annexation of Crimea to Adolf Hitler's 1939 invasion of Poland. He said the comparison was "unacceptable" and "not royal behavior."
"I think he understands that himself," Putin said.
Late Saturday, the Kremlin said Putin held a three-way telephone conversation with the leaders of Germany and France in which they all expressed their desire to see a peaceful election in Ukraine.


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...everytime a parent posts something like "I can't get my child to take a tincture because it tastes bad". I cringe because I KNOW that already if an "authority" decides a child needs poison pharmaceuticals and a parent doesn't comply, they CAN & WILL take that child away from their parents and force drug them! I know it must be tough (and I'm not unsympathetic about issues with children, temper-tantrums, fits, and 'pick your battles', etc), but children need to know that they can not control or dictate to their parents what kind of herbal medicine they will take or not take. Making sure your child/children accept & understand that they have no choice about taking herbs that you know they need, is the best way to ensure your child will never be diagnosed with ADD/ADHD and that they'll always be safe in your arms! Check this out (from here): http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2012/01/18/government-to-f...
Australia's National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) has issued controversial draft guidelines that could put parents' right to choose whether or not to medicate their children with ADHD at risk.
There are clearly many superior alternatives for addressing ADHD than potentially dangerous psychiatric drugs that often contain different formulations of methylphenidate, a powerful psychostimulant drug that is in the same class as cocaine and amphetamines …
But if a parent decides not to use them, their child could be taken away by child protective services, according to the guidelines.
The guidelines, created by an NHMRC expert working group, state:
"Consideration should be given to the ability of the child/adolescent and their caregivers to implement strategies.
As with any medical intervention, the inability of parents to implement strategies may raise child protection concerns."
The problem with this guidance, as pointed out by anti-ADHD medication campaigner Martin Whitely in The Australian, is that the "strategies" being referred to are medications. He told the paper:
" … the only possible medical interventions are ADHD drugs and the implied threat that a parent's refusal to allow their child to be 'medicated' with amphetamines may see their child put in care."
Whitely is calling for the statement to be removed to protect parents' rights. In the United States, certain states have already enacted legislation to protect against this very issue, and prevent schools and child protection officials from forcing parents to give their children drugs. Unfortunately, it happens more often than you might think. More and more, we're seeing courts siding with misguided government officials in closed family-court proceedings. Parents are increasingly cut out of the decision-making process about what's in their child's best interest with regard to their health.
In the case of Australia's NHMRC, the committee's guidelines are already mired with controversy, as its original chairman, Daryl Effron, reportedly resigned because he was affiliated with drug companies that produce ADHD drugs!
Medicating children with ADHD is a double-edged sword, not only because of the steep health risks posed by the medications themselves, but also because many kids labeled with "ADHD" actually do not have ADHD at all. Diagnosing ADHD really comes down to a matter of opinion, as there is no physical test, like a brain scan, that can pinpoint the condition. There's only subjective evaluation, and, for better or worse, teachers can play a significant role in this evaluation.
Along with inattention and hyperactive-impulsive behavior, the two "hallmarks" of the disorder, children may also show the following symptoms:
|Frequent fidgeting or squirming
|Feels restless or often runs and climbs excessively, or leaves his or her seat in the classroom when not appropriate
|Has difficulty playing quietly
|Talks excessively, interrupts often, and may blurt out answers to questions at inappropriate times
|Always seems on the go
|Has difficulty waiting his or her turn
|Be easily distracted from schoolwork or play
|Act and speak without thinking, or forget things
|Daydream a lot or not seem to listen
Of course, many of these "symptoms" could describe most children at one time or another! Only those who struggle with serious inattention and hyperactive or impulsive behaviors around the clock are candidates for the ADHD label, but it is frequently given to many other children as well.
A study published in the Journal of Health Economics determined that about 20 percent of children have likely been misdiagnosed. That's nearly 1 million children in the United States alone. The study found that many of the youngest children in any given grade level are perceived as exhibiting "symptoms" of ADHD, such as fidgeting and inability to concentrate, simply because they're younger and being compared to their older, more mature classmates.
In fact, the youngest students were 60 percent more likely to be diagnosed with ADHD than the oldest in the same grade. And when you take into account the maturity level, and in large part normal behavior, of a 6- versus a 7-year old, you can easily see why. Given that two-thirds of children diagnosed with ADHD are prescribed medication -- in some cases whether the parents agree with it or not -- receiving an ADHD diagnosis unnecessarily can be very harmful to a child.
After all, is it not common sense that ADHD is not caused by a lack of a drug, so how can medicating a child be anything other than slapping a chemical band-aid on the problem? It would seem that profit and control is at the root of the ADHD diagnosis epidemic, and that if the underlying factors that cause the unruly behavior associated with ADHD were addressed, namely, poor nutrition, any dysfunctional family aspects, societal and school dynamics, and chemical exposures, to name but a few, the real solution – having nothing to do with prescriptions – could be identified and implemented.
Drugs prescribed for ADHD are not "mild" by any means. These are hard-core, "class 2" narcotics, regulated by the Drug Enforcement Agency as a controlled substance because they can lead to dependence. The majority of kids diagnosed with ADHD will be prescribed these potentially dangerous drugs, the most common being Ritalin.
By definition, Ritalin stimulates your central nervous system and may certainly interfere with the delicate and complex workings of your brain and personality. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), side effects include:
|Sudden death in people who have heart problems or heart defects
|Stroke and heart attack
|Increased blood pressure
|New or worse behavior and thought problems
|New or worse bipolar illness
|New or worse aggressive behavior or hostility
|New psychotic symptoms (such as hearing voices, believing things that are not true, are suspicious)
|New manic symptoms
|Increased heart rate
|Slowing of growth (height and weight) in children
|Eyesight changes or blurred vision
There are reports of children committing suicide while taking the drug, and the long-term effects are unknown. Recently, researchers revealed that Ritalin appears to delay puberty, an effect that was previously unknown.
Drugging children with narcotics to treat behavioral problems should be a very last resort, only implemented after all other options have been exhausted -- if they are regarded as an option at all. This is what makes Australia's threat to parental rights to choose alternatives to drug so outrageous and downright dangerous to the well-being of their children! Other options exist that are far safer, and involve no drugs whatsoever!
So before you consider drugs, please consider implementing the following strategies first, in addition to making sure that your child is assessed in an age-appropriate manner before labeling him or her with ADHD:
- Eliminate most grains and sugars from your child's diet. Grains and sugars both tend to cause allergies in sensitive individuals. Even organic, whole grain can cause problems in many children so it would be wise to give them a grain holiday and see if their behavior improves. A 2006 study showed that ADHD is markedly overrepresented in those with untreated celiac disease, indicating that wheat may be an especially problematic grain worth eliminating as a precaution.
- Replace soft drinks (whether diet and regular), fruit juices, and pasteurized milk with pure, clean non-fluoridated water.
- Increase omega-3 fats by taking a high quality animal-based omega-3 fat such as krill oil. Research has confirmed that animal-based omega-3 fat can improve the symptoms of ADHD more effectively than drugs like Ritalin and Concerta.
- Consider a natural drug alternative such as the pine bark extract known as pycnogenol. It is one of over a dozen natural substances that have been studied to reduce the symptoms of ADHD in children.
- Minimize your use of nearly all processed fats, especially trans fats as they disrupt nerve cell intercommunication.
- Avoid all processed foods, especially those containing artificial colors, flavors and preservatives, which may trigger or worsen symptoms.
- Clear your house of dangerous pesticides and other commercial chemicals. Pesticide exposure has been linked with ADHD.
- Avoid commercial washing detergents and cleaning products used on clothes, and replace them with naturally derived cleaning products with no added perfumes, softeners, etc. Permanent press or stain-resistant products also contain chemicals that can initiate ADHD-like reactions in sensitive individuals.
- Spend more time in nature. Researchers have found that exposing ADHD children to nature is an affordable, healthy way of controlling symptoms.
- Investigate sensory therapy and emotional wellness tools. Instead of looking for a quick fix, encourage ADHD sufferers to talk, and find out what emotions are causing issues. You may want to consider the Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) to improve emotional coping and healing. Stress is the frequently unappreciated and overlooked variable that can easily worsen ADHD. If the parents are having trouble in their relationship this can easily influence the child's behavior.


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The CEO of Piedmont Natural Gas will undergo elective surgery Jan. 4 for a genetic abnormality in a cerebral blood vessel, the Charlotte-based company announced Thursday.
Thomas Skains, who is also chairman and president of the company, is expected to take three to four weeks to recover.
In his absence, David Dzuricky, senior vice president and chief financial officer, will take over his duties.
Malcolm Everett III, Piedmont's independent lead director, will be board chairman until Skains returns.
Piedmont distributes natural gas to more than 1 million residential, commercial and industrial utility customers in North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee.


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Degree Deodorant: Doesn't Live Up To The HypeReviewing: Degree Ultra Clear For Men | Rating:
I purchased some Degree deodorant expecting good results after seeing it advertised and endorsed during the Olympic Games. Unfortunately, it didn't live up to the hype.
The deodorant smells fairly pleasant, but it doesn't last long enough to be worth the money. Degree's whole schtick is that their products are 'body heat activated', but what does that even mean? They only smell good when you're feeling warm? I need mine to pick up the slack when I sweat, and this one didn't manage to do that. I found that it did not last very long - I would frequently discover that I smelled quite un-deodoranted shortly after I had applied it. Sure, it smells nice when you press the stick to your nose, but somewhow that smell doesn't translate well to my underarms.
I would not recommend this product for everyday use. It can make you smell nice for a short while, but I'm not an Olympian, and I do not endorse this deodorant.


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Hello Magnolia lovers ♥
Today I'm going to the party, but I do not have time to buy gift boxes. What am I doing?
I doing gift box by myself. It is very simple and quick to make.
So I prepared tutorial for simply box – box like this.
What we need:
-cardboard (1,5cm)
- paper for scrapbooking,
- glue,
- ruler, square,
- two little magnets
We cutting cardboard
Now we glue one of part the box. Box has dimensions after gluing 8,6×3 cm.
We glue one of magnets
We glue the sides of the box
We prepare the second part of the box
We cut the sides of the paper
And glue cardboard for paper and a second magnet.
We glue cardboard on the other hand
Its time for glue two parts of the box
And that is all :)Simple, truth?
If you want you can decorate box.
Shaker box I use for decorate my box . For shaker box I use:
I glue all
At the end I glue
Finally I getting a box
And thats all
Do you like my box?
If I inspired you, show your gift box Please
hugs mONAmi


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Hi Patti. Thanks for inviting me.
Book Description from Amazon: SEMI-FINALIST IN THE 2014 BEST KINDLE BOOK AWARDS!!
What would you do if your perfect life was shattered by a series of uncontrollable events?
Allison Ransome loses everything; everything except her love for Cole Slater, the young man she planned to marry after graduation. Gutted by Allison's perceived treachery, Cole moves on with his life. Ten years later, he returns home, telling himself he will avoid the woman who broke his heart.
But nothing goes as planned. Can Allison and Cole forget the past and come to terms with the events that tore them apart?
Loving From Afar is Book One in The Women of Independence series, and is Allison's story. Book Two is titled The Last Goodbye, and is Danielle's story. Book Three is titled Never Look Back, and is mainly Maya's story, with a wrap-up of all the characters of the series you've come to love.
But nothing goes as planned. Can Allison and Cole forget the past and come to terms with the events that tore them apart?
Loving From Afar is Book One in The Women of Independence series, and is Allison's story. Book Two is titled The Last Goodbye, and is Danielle's story. Book Three is titled Never Look Back, and is mainly Maya's story, with a wrap-up of all the characters of the series you've come to love.
What inspired you to start writing, and when?
I've always been a reader, even from a young age. I recall reading some gruesome stuff by an author called Sax Rhomer. They were Fu Manchu-type mysteries. My mother gently tried to divert me toward Ayn Rand or Daphne duMaurier, but to her credit she didn't forbid me from reading the Rhomer stuff.
What is your preferred genre?
I'm evenly split between romance and action/adventure.
How many books have you written? If more than one, are any a series…or trilogy?
I've written twenty, and yes there is one bona-fide series of three. There's another 'series' of two which I've grouped as International Romances, but somehow I haven't found the time to write Book Three in that series. Ask me this same question in a couple of days and I'll say twenty-one.
Tell us a little about your book.
Loving From Afar is Book One in The Women of Independence series. Independence is a fictional small town in the Okanagan Valley of British Columbia, where I live. Book One is the story of Allison, and is a stand-alone book. In each subsequent book, I feature a character from the previous book, as they all know each other. And by the way, Loving From Afar is free everywhere.
Do you have plans for a new book?
Funny you should ask, as they say. I am within a day of finishing the first book for a new series. Book One is titled Restless Hearts, and the name of the series is Gold Rush Romances. Here again, the three books in the series will be stand-alones (I don't care for cliffhangers), and each one will feature a different woman and chronicle her experiences in Gold Rush San Francisco.
Is there an Author that you would really like to meet?
I'm a bit late, but I wish I could have met Maeve Binchy. I think I've read all of her books and loved every one. Especially the ones set in small towns in Ireland. When you read those books, you feel you know the families, the shop owners… even the priest.
Do you plot or write by the seat of your pants?
I don't plot extensively, no. But I do let my books rattle around in my head for a long time before I write them. For example, for the one I'm working on now, I started collecting research material about eight years ago. Basically, however, I'm a pantser, and I type as fast as I can to keep up with what the characters are thinking, doing, and saying.
Patti: I know exactly what you mean!
Do you prefer e-books, paperbacks or hardcover?
Eighty percent e-books and 20% hardcover. I'm on the go all the time and am never without my Kindle, but when I have time to sit still and read, I still like a nice fat hardcover.
Where do you prefer to buy your books?
Amazon – for both e-books and hard cover.
Are you a self- published (Indie) Author?
Yes. I also have five books owned by Montlake Press, who bought a small New York publisher I used to write for.
What books would you like to read again?
Whitethorn by Bryce Courtenay. I have all his books.
Is there a particular movie that you preferred over the book version?
I didn't read Out of Africa, but I can't imagine the book being better.
What book are you currently reading and in what format (ebook/paperback/hardcover)?
I'm just finishing up The Triumph of the Sun, by Wilbur Smith. It's paperback, and it's about the third time I've enjoyed it.
Suzie O'Connell, of Wellman Creek Books.
Do you find yourself intrigued by the cover of a book enough to buy it?
I love this question because I subscribe to about 25-30 free and discounted web sites, because I advertise a fair amount and I like to see who's doing what. I find that as I scroll through the e-mails every day fewer and fewer covers interest me. So yes, it's the cover that attracts me first.
Do you have any advice for other writers starting out?
Work hard. Make sure you know your basic grammar. Buy two books: Strunk & White's The Elements of Style, and Stephen King's On Writing. Grow a thick skin. Keep on writing, and don't forget this is a business.
Do you write under a pen name?
Do you ever write in your PJ's?
I've tried, but I don't feel 'right' until I've showered and pulled on some clothes.
You are trapped on a tropical island - who would you like to be stranded with?
Someone who can build a shelter. Or Johnny Depp.
Patti: Watching a Johnny Depp movie right now - Transcendence. Pretty interesting so far.
Tell us about someone or something that just made your day.
Having my book chosen as a Semi-Finalist in the 2014 Best Kindle Book Awards
What is your favorite food and beverage?
Rib Eye Steak, and super cold water.
How many hours per day do you try to devote to research and writing?
A minimum of five. Then an hour or two on promotion and all that other stuff.
What are 3 things you never leave home without (apart from keys, money and phone)?
My kindle, my binoculars, and my sense of humour.
Sleep in or get up early?
Get up early – especially in the summertime.
Laptop or desktop for writing?
Where and when do you prefer to do your writing?
I'm learning to be flexible, but I prefer the morning. I have a small office that I keep almost dark. It's like sitting in a movie theatre, watching the plot unfold.
Your thoughts on receiving book reviews - the good and the bad.
Book reviews are a part of the business. When I get a nasty one, which thankfully isn't very often, I usually just skim over it the first time. Then, when it doesn't hurt so much, I go back and see if I can learn anything from it.
Patti: Great thinking.
One of your favorite quotes:
"No one can make you feel inferior without your consent."
- Eleanor Roosevelt
List 3 of your favorite movies.
The Shawshank Redemption, Out of Africa, The Notebook
Where can your readers stalk you?
My blog is http://www.monaingram.blogspot.com I don't blog as often as I should, but when I have news of a new release or a special, I post it there. Readers can sign up to be on my mailing list on my author facebook page: http://tiny.cc/h6gfnw
Is your book in Print, ebook or both?
Do you give free e-books away in exchange for honest reviews?
For new books with less than 20 reviews, I welcome inquiries from people who'd like to read them. I'm open to requests for my new historical romance right now. I usually wait until it's published on Amazon and send a gift certificate for the book.
Book links:
Thank you so much for taking the time to do this interview and allowing us a glimpse into your writing world. I hope you share this interview with your friends so we can all get to know you a little better.
Patti Roberts
Author/Book cover designer and book formatter - ebook and print.


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The Golden Fish
"The Golden Fish" is my thesis for New Bulgarian Universtity. It's inspired by the works of the Bulgarian poet and prose writer Hristo Smirnenski.
The Golden Fish from Irina Armenkova on Vimeo.
3D Reel
These are my first animation attempts in Maya.
Character Rigs:
Ugur Ulvi Yetiskin (Ultimate Bony, Ultimate Pendulum)
Malcolm character courtesy of AnimSchool.com
3D Progress Reel from Irina Armenkova on Vimeo.
2D Reel
This is my 2D animation reel. It contains some work done on the movie "The Golden Fish". I did animation, colour correction and compositing on the these shots.
2D Animation Reel from Irina Armenkova on Vimeo.


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At CatholicMom.com last, week, I wrote about a talk that a priest gave at our mother's group a few years back.
A few years ago, my favorite priest came to speak to our mother's group. At the time, my prayer time was GREATLY lacking. As in, I didn't pray at all, unless you include Mass on Sunday's. He shared seven different prayers and practices that should be on our non-negotiable list.
Ever since, I strive to do all the items he suggested and when I fall off track, I go straight back to the list. If you are feeling called to up your prayer routine, try adding one of these a week or even each month, to help build the habit.
Go check out Non-Negotiable Prayer Time: Seven Devotions and Practices for When You Don't Know Where To Start at CatholicMom.com!


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Posted on 14/01/2015
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) is launching its revamped Occupational Road Safety Alliance (ORSA) website with updated features and information for people who drive for work.
The ORSA website - www.orsa.org.uk - has been given a facelift with a fresh new look and design and is set to go live today (Monday, January 12) with funding from the Department for Transport (DfT).
The new site provides practical support in the form of information, advice and direct links to a wide range of free resources, advice, case studies and research evidence to help employers understand and manage the risks faced, and created, by their staff when driving as part of their work.
It is also compatible with mobile devices and will meet the latest web standards, providing an improved user experience.
Kevin Clinton, head of road safety at RoSPA, said: "We are delighted to be launching the new-look ORSA website. It has been completely re-designed and updated to provide advice, information, guidance and resources to help keep individuals who drive for work safe on the road.
"About a third of deaths on the road involve someone driving for work, which is why it is so important to highlight and promote occupational road safety. We hope our new-look website will encourage organisations to effectively manage the risks faced by their employers while driving for work."
The ORSA website was first launched in 2004 to facilitate and promote the work of the alliance.
ORSA, formed in 2002, brings together employers, trade unions, local authorities, police forces, safety organisations and professional and trade associations. It aims to raise awareness of work related road safety and to encourage businesses to manage at-work road risk more effectively.
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Founded in 1909 as a family-owned neighborhood meat market and butcher shop in the Chicago area called Otto & Sons, the OSI Group is now a global food industry juggernaut. The man behind the company's explosive growth into an international powerhouse is CEO Sheldon Lavin. He has been at the helm for almost 40 years and has led the company to a spectacular series of expansions. Through building and acquisitions the company now has over 70 food production facilities in 17 countries on 5 continents. All of this growth is a result of Sheldon Lavin's long-term vision.
Lavin has vast business experience and a wide range of skills. After studying accounting and finance in college, Lavin went on to have a lucrative career in banking. He then started an accounting firm and became active in investing. It was when Otto & Sons came to Lavin's accounting company for financial help that he became interested in the food industry. Sheldon Lavin arranged the financing for them and became a major investor in the company. He was impressed with the quality of their products and their potential for growth. By the early 1980s, Lavin owned the company.
As soon as he took control of the company, Lavin changed its name to the OSI Group and began to implement a very aggressive global expansion plan. It included controlling food processing facilities in as far flung places as Australia, Brazil, China, Hungary and Mexico. Lavin increased the OSI Group's production efforts in the United States by building food processing facilities in Riverside, California, Chicago, West Chicago and Geneva, Illinois, West Jordan, Utah, Oakland, Iowa and Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin. He also acquired an Amick Farms facility on the East Coast of the U.S.
Sheldon Lavin is now a legend in the food services industry. His company has a presence in 85 countries, 10 facilities in China and he is expanding their European customer base by buying Baho Foods in the Netherlands and U.K. based Flagship Europe. Even with his extensive expansion efforts, the quality of the food the OSI Group produces has improved and the variety has increased. Plus, the production and environmental stewardship procedures he has created has led to the Lavin and his company winning dozens of awards and numerous accolades. Recently Sheldon Lavin was given the Global Visionary award by the Vision World Academy for his work in building the OSI Group.


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Sentara BelleHarbour second medical building started
Second building to feature outpatient surgery suite
SUFFOLK, VA – Officials with Sentara Healthcare and the Sentara BelleHarbour campus in Suffolk, Va. broke ground on a second medical office building on Tuesday, May 2.
The 85,000 square foot, $34M building will feature an ambulatory surgery center with two operating rooms, an expanded emergency department, 14 observation beds for ED and surgery patients, new medical office space and a helipad. Completion is expected in early 2019.
"At 420 square miles, it can take quite a while to drive from one corner of Suffolk to another," said Steve Julian, MD, President of Sentara Obici Hospital in Suffolk and the Sentara BelleHarbour campus. "With that reality, Sentara set out to bring our services closer to home for people in North Suffolk. We want to make Sentara BelleHarbour a medical destination and a gateway to the integrated services of Sentara Healthcare."
The new four-story building will be positioned on what is now a surface parking lot in front of the current three-story building, which opened in 2008. The two buildings will be connected and replacement surface parking will be added.
Sentara BelleHarbour currently includes a 24-hour, ambulance-accessible, free-standing emergency department (ED) staffed by the same board-certified emergency physicians who serve Sentara hospitals. The expansion plan calls for the ED to grow from 17 beds to 23 or 24.
"I know firsthand having ample emergency room services is one of the most important things we can have in our city," said Suffolk Mayor Linda Johnson in her remarks. "You are treating entire families with your reach," Johnson continued, "and we as a community know you're here to stay to provide for your patients.
The current campus also offers advanced imaging including MRI and state-of-the-art CT scanning, a breast center with 3-D mammography, anticoagulation therapy, cardiac testing, physical therapy, family and occupational medicine, a certified sleep center, laboratory services and a community room for health education programs and group meetings.
The campus expansion includes an FAA-registered helipad to facilitate helicopter ambulance transfers of ED patients to hospitals when required. Sentara BelleHarbour sees one or two helicopter pickups per month.
A master plan for Sentara BelleHarbour includes long-term potential for up to four medical office buildings, an urgent care center and a parking deck, depending on population growth and demand for services in the area.
"This new medical office building will help Sentara meet growing demand for services in North Suffolk," said Howard P. Kern, President & CEO of Sentara Healthcare at the event. "We want to build lifelong relationships with our patients and their families and access to care is one way to achieve that goal," Kern said.