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Five Tips to Prevent Winter Weight Gain in Pets
Staying Slim
It is not uncommon for pets — like humans — to struggle with winter weight gain. Whether the struggle is in preventing it, or losing the weight after the fact, seasonal weight gain can be a problem. Here are five things to help your pet.
1. Monitor Your Pet
If you are concerned about your pet gaining weight during the winter, schedule a visit with your veterinarian before the start of the winter season. Your doctor will record your pet's weight so that it can be gauged with any further gains or losses.
2. Create a Weight Loss Plan
Often this will include a combination of dietary changes and exercise routines. If your pet is already overweight, a bit more work is going to be required, since you will most likely need to maintain the current weight, even as it is over the ideal.
3. Consult Your Veterinarian
Before embarking on any exercise plan (or weight loss plan) it is important to have your pet checked for underlying conditions that may contribute to health issues — even weight gain. Only then can you and your veterinarian construct a sensible diet and structured, achievement oriented exercise program.
4. Use Treats Sparingly (or Not At All)
Many veterinarians will recommend cutting out treats from a pet's diet entirely during the winter, especially if the pet is overweight. However, if your vet doesn't think treats will negatively impact a weight loss plan there is a good reason. You may be able to use healthy treats as an effective way to entice your pet to exercise and burn excess pounds. Of course, treats should be used sparingly and for only a short period until your pet learns to exercise without a food-based reward.
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Cutting back on calories and maintaining a regular exercise routine to compensate for the lowered physical and metabolic activity may be difficult during the winter, but it's also the best way for your pet to stay in shape. If it's already too late for that — well, then you have steps 1-4 to get you back on the right track again.
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The Java Enterprise Edition 7 (Java EE 7) specification is now inside its public review process with the full spec available for inspection by developers. Thought to be positioned for final release this coming spring, this release is characterized by a focus on productivity and simplification.
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This current review of Java EE 7 is a work-in-progress groundwork project that will improve cloud support in Java EE 8 when it arrives. The spec addresses matters such as resource definition metadata, improved security configuration, and database schema generation.
Oracle vice president of development Cameron Purdy has talked publicly at JavaOne since 2011, discussing Java's state of readiness for the cloud. Focusing the teams on standardization of Java at both the application and infrastructure level for the cloud, the road ahead looks more positive with some definitive decision-making now underway.
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Looking for family ski fun, or golf and mountain biking within 90 minutes of Denver? Year-round, a money-saving Winter Park holiday rental is your quickest road from Denver to Rocky Mountain recreational fun. Don't want to drive the 90 minutes from the Denver airport to your money-saving Winter Park holiday rental? The old Rio Grande Scenic Railroad Company weekend ski train may be out of operation. But you can still kickback and enjoy the Rocky Mountain scenery from the comfort of Amtrak's California Zephyr. Allow at least 2 hours for the daily rail journey between Denver Union Station and Fraser-Winter Park station.
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Oregon has a rich diversity of lakes and reservoirs ranging from some of the clearest lakes in the world, to extremely productive fisheries, to lakes in trouble from pollution. Lakes and reservoirs are very important to the citizens of Oregon as they provide drinking water, flood control, irrigation, power generation, and recreational opportunities such as swimming, boating, fishing, and relaxation.
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U2's Sonic BOOM (cha)"Discotheque" is a hard hitting tune disguised as a dance pop song. As the lead single and first song for "POP"; "Discotheque" lets listeners know that U2 are pushing the boundaries of what a "rock band" is supposed to be. One of the best aspects of U2, and their key to longevity, is their willingness to experiment and explore new sounds. "Discotheque" is a great song that lyrically delves deeper; much more than the title suggests. "Holy Joe" is the b-side on the single and is worthy of being on the "POP" album. The beginning lyric; "I am a humble guy, No really I try, You know it's hard sometimes," really illustrates the cleverness of the lyrics. Both "Discotheque" and "Holy Joe" are significant U2 songs that need a "little heavy rotation."


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There are no established guidelines for preventing adult macular degeneration. However, the following lifestyle changes may help keep your eyes healthy and reduce your risk of developing adult macular degeneration. Ask your doctor what you can do to reduce your risk of developing macular degeneration.
A diet that is high in saturated fat and cholesterol can cause plaque, a fatty substance, to build up on the macular vessels, which can hamper blood flow in your eyes. Therefore, you should cut back on high-fat foods. Eat more lean meats, poultry, fish, beans, low-fat or nonfat dairy products, and lots of whole grains, fresh fruits, and vegetables. Avoid eating fatty meats, fried foods, and full-fat dairy products. Also avoid using lots of butter, high-fat sauces, cheese, and cream.
Eating lots of fat-filled junk food may increase your risk of developing age-related macular degeneration. These foods often contain vegetable, monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats, and linoleic acid. They include margarine, chocolate, pies, cakes, cookies, potato chips, French fries, and other highly processed, store-bought junk foods.
Two yellow pigments found in the macula, known as lutein and zeaxanthin, are thought to protect the macula from light damage and free radicals. Free radicals are harmful molecules that can damage cells in the body. They come from environmental sources, such as cigarette smoke, air pollutants, radiation, certain drugs, and toxins. They are also produced during normal body processes.
Lutein and zeaxanthin are found in dark green leafy and yellow vegetables. By eating large quantities of these vegetables, you may slow or prevent the progression of age-related macular degeneration.
- Kale
- Turnip greens
- Collards
- Spinach
- Broccoli
- Corn
- Lettuce (raw cos or romaine)
- Peas
- Brussels sprouts
- Green beans
- Tangerines and tangerine juice
- Oranges and orange juice
- Okra
- Celery
- Tomatoes and tomato juice
- Carrots
- Papayas
- Melons
- Corn
- Spinach
- Collards
- Oranges and orange juice
- Lettuce (cos or romaine)
- Tangerines
- Peas
- Green beans
- Broccoli
- Celery
- Peaches
- Carrots
Eating fish adds omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3 is associated with a decreased risk of wet macular degeneration.
The primary source of UV light is sun. Other sources include video display terminals, fluorescent lightning, xenon, and high intensity mercury vapor lamps (used for night sports and in high crime areas). Sun and very bright lights can worsen macular degeneration. You should use sunglasses that protect against blue/violet and UV light. Sunglasses should be worn on overcast or hazy days, since you can still be exposed to a lot of UV light. UV protection is also available for clear lenses and doesn't change the color of the glass.
Smoking can damage the eyes just like it causes damage to the rest of the body. Research suggests that people who smoke a pack or more of cigarettes per day, or smoke for a long time, have a high risk of developing macular degeneration. If you smoke, talk with your doctor about how you can quit.
Exercise contributes to overall good health. It helps improve circulation and may increase blood flow to the eyes.
Schedule regular eye health examinations. Talk to your eye doctor about how often you should be tested for eye diseases, including adult macular degeneration.
Diseases like high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and diabetes can affect your vision. Work with your healthcare professional to control these diseases to minimize eye complications.
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Symptoms of fibromyalgia may vary in severity from person to person, ranging from mild to very debilitating. In addition, the symptoms vary from day-to-day or from month-to-month. Although symptoms may be extremely uncomfortable and often cause psychological stress, they rarely cause permanent physical damage.
The symptoms most commonly associated with fibromyalgia include:
Pain—Pain is the most prominent symptom, occurring for at least 3 months and taking many different forms. It has been described by patients as aching, burning, throbbing, shooting, tingling, or stabbing. Pain is felt on both sides of the body, both below and above the waistline. It is generally located in the neck, shoulders, back, legs, arms, and hips, although many people experience migratory pain (pain that moves from one part of the body to another).
Pain is often worse in the morning and may be most prevalent in muscle groups that are used frequently. Factors such as weather changes, stress, exercise, or menstrual cycles may cause the pain to increase.
Tenderness—Pain or discomfort when touched at certain pressure points. This pain may affect joints and muscles causing stiffness.
Fatigue—Although some people may experience only mild fatigue, in others it is so debilitating that they are unable to work. This fatigue is not improved by sleep, which itself is not normal or restful.
Sleep disorder—Sleep studies have shown that people with fibromyalgia who suffer from fatigue generally have increased brain arousal at the time when the deepest sleep cycle (stage IV, delta) should be occurring. This prevents the body from getting the normally restorative benefits of sleep and may be the cause of fatigue associated with fibromyalgia.
Difficulty thinking—Many fibromyalgia patients report an inability to concentrate, as well as memory impairment.
Concurrent symptoms and conditions—Certain symptoms and medical conditions are more prevalent in fibromyalgia patients, such as:
- Digestive problems that may cause cramping, heartburn, or irritable bowel syndrome
- Chronic headaches and jaw pain
- Temporomandibular disorder (TMD)
- Psychiatric conditions, such as mood disturbances, depression, anxiety, and nervousness
- Pelvic/urinary discomfort, which may be experienced as pelvic pain, frequent urination, painful menstrual periods, or painful sexual intercourse
- Restless leg syndrome
Heightened sensitivities—People with fibromyalgia often report an increased sensitivity to:
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Foreign accent syndrome (FAS) is a rare speech disorder. If you have FAS, you adopt what sounds like a foreign accent, even though you may never have traveled to that particular country.
FAS is caused by damage to the part of the brain that controls the rhythm and melody of speech. The damage may be due to:
- Stroke —main cause
- Trauma to the brain, such as a sharp blow to the skull
- Brain hemorrhage
- Multiple sclerosis
- Brain tumor
FAS is also linked it to other symptoms, such as:
Risk Factors
Factors that increase your chance of FAS include:
- High risk for stroke
- Aphasia or apraxia
Those with foreign accent syndrome speak in a distorted rhythm and tone, such as:
- Making vowel sounds longer and lower such as changing English "yeah" to German "jah"
- Changing sound quality by moving the tongue or jaw differently while speaking
- Substituting words or using inappropriate words to describe something
- Stringing sentences together the wrong way
If you have FAS, you may be able to speak easily and without anxiety. Other people are able to understand you. The accent that you have adopted could be within the same language, such as American-English to British-English.
Symptoms can last for months, years, or may be permanent.
You will be asked about your symptoms and medical history. A physical exam will be done paying particular attention to the muscles used in speech. A psychological evaluation may also be done to rule out psychiatric conditions.
Your language skills will be assessed. This can be done with:
- Tests to assess reading, writing, and language comprehension
- Use of recordings to analyze speech patterns
Images will be taken of your brain. This can be done with:
Your brain's electrical activity may be measured. This can be done with an electroencephalogram (EEG).
Since this condition is rare, you will most likely be evaluated by a team of specialists, including:
- Speech-language pathologist
- Neurologist
- Neuropsychologist
- Psychologist
Talk with your doctor about the best treatment plan for you. Treatment options include the following:
- Speech therapy—You may be taught how to better move your lips and jaw during speech.
- Counseling —Since FAS is a rare disorder, you may feel isolated and embarrassed. Counseling can help you and your family better cope with the condition.
Since FAS is closely linked to stroke, follow these guidelines to prevent stroke:
- Exercise regularly.
- Eat a healthful diet .
- If you smoke, talk to your doctor about ways to quit .
- Drink alcohol only in moderation. Two drinks or less per day for men and one drink or less per day for women.
- Maintain a healthy weight .
- Check your blood pressure often.
- Take a low dose of aspirin if your doctor says it is safe.
- Keep chronic conditions under control.
- Call for emergency medical services if you have symptoms of a stroke, even if symptoms stop.
- Do not use drugs .
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Drafted: 2nd overall
College: Vanderbilt University
Bats/Throws: Left/Right
Height/Weight: 6'2"/212 lbs.
Age: 21
Scouting report: Alvarez entered the season as the top player, talent-wise, in the Draft, and even though he missed a chunk of the season after suffering a broken hamate bone in his right hand, his status hasn't suffered. While his timing and strength have been slow in fully returning, most are confident it will and point to a long track record of success for Alvarez.
Fantasy forecast: For years, the Pirates have been yearning for a big-time power threat like Alvarez, who set the Vanderbilt single-season home run record at 22 -- as a freshman. It certainly can't hurt that his primary position is third base, currently occupied by the uninspiring Jose Bautista, or that he bats left-handed, a sore spot ever since Brian Giles was shipped to San Diego. The team might also decide to convert him into a first baseman with Adam LaRoche on the outs. Regardless, should Alvarez live up to his high billing, the opportunity for him to shoot through the farm system is clearly there.
Drafted: 4th overall
College: University of San Diego
Bats/Throws: Left/Left
Height/Weight: 6'4"/200 lbs.
Age: 21
Scouting report: After a slow start to the season, Matusz has remained one of the, if not THE top pitcher in this year's Draft class. The lefty has four pitches he can throw for strikes and isn't afraid to use his entire arsenal in a game. His velocity has been a little down this year and he hasn't pitched off his fastball as much as some would like, but he's still got front-of-the-rotation potential.
Fantasy forecast: The first pitcher off the board, Matusz goes to a perfect situation in Baltimore, where rebuilding is no longer a dirty word but a fact of life. Quality pitching prospects are few and far between in the Orioles' farm system, so the 6-foot-4 left-hander -- who already features a four-pitch arsenal, including some deceptive offspeed stuff, according to scouting reports -- instantly jumps to the top of their list. A respectable Minor League showing could catapult him to Baltimore within a couple of years. Remember, the only southpaw in the Orioles' rotation is Brian Burres.
Drafted: 8th overall
College: University of Georgia
Bats/Throws: Right/Right
Height/Weight: 6'0"/175 lbs.
Age: 21
Scouting report: At first glance, he doesn't stand out. But then you watch him play for a little and can't help but be impressed. Beckham has quality at-bats and shows pretty good pop, which is surprising, considering his size. He's capable of being an excellent defender but might be better suited at second as a pro.
Fantasy forecast: The timetable for Beckham's ascension to the bigs will likely depend on where the organization decides he'll play, and how long it could take him to adjust to second base, if needed. Regardless, he's a player who has the ability to stand out at either middle-infield position. Beckham, who clobbered 24 home runs for Georgia this year, possesses excellent power to all fields and displayed improved patience as he accumulated more at-bats through his college years. With the hitter-friendly environment of U.S. Cellular Field helping his cause, he could have an immediate impact when the White Sox give him an opportunity.
Drafted: 11th overall
College: University of South Carolina Columbia
Bats/Throws: Both/Left
Height/Weight: 6'4"/220 lbs.
Age: 21
Scouting report: There are a number of top-notch college first basemen in this year's class, and Smoak is right at the top of the list. That's because he's got a smooth and easy swing that generates plenty of power from both sides of the plate. This isn't college power; it will translate just fine in the pros. He can't run and is limited to first base defensively, but there will be more than enough at-bats to make up for those shortcomings.
Fantasy forecast: Since trading away Mark Teixeira last year, the Rangers have gone with Jarrod Saltalamacchia, Brad Wilkerson, Frank Catalanotto, Ben Broussard and Chris Shelton at first base. In Justin Smoak, not only did they add someone whose name doesn't have 40 syllables, they also may have settled the position for many years to come. A 6-foot-4, 220-pound switch-hitter, Smoak thrived at South Carolina, setting the single-season record for homers as a freshman, with 17, and playing in all 194 games from 2006-08. Some scouts envision him hitting 40 homers at cozy Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, power production that would render Teixeira a distant memory.
Drafted: 13th overall
College: Arizona State University
Bats/Throws: Right/Left
Height/Weight: 6'2"/235 lbs.
Age: 21
Scouting report: Drawing rave reviews for his work in the box, he's one of the best hitters out of college and perhaps in the entire Draft class. His unbelievable plate discipline will undoubtedly be attractive to some teams, though it's unlikely he'll play anything but first as a pro. He could be the kind of Major Leaguer who hits .300 with 25 homers and a high on-base percentage annually.
Fantasy forecast: Named the Pacific 10 Player of the Year after a season in which he led the conference with a .414 batting average, 21 homers and 81 RBIs, Wallace wields the kind of powerful bat that should send him shooting through the Minors in a hurry. The problem is where he'll play when he gets to the Show. Wallace's massive legs and thick frame would seem to have him pegged for first base, a problem considering that the peerless Albert Pujols occupies that position in St. Louis. However, there are a few who believe the 21-year-old has the hands and feet to remain at third, and keeping him there would likely get him to the Majors more rapidly.


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|There are two editions; the first is on plain paper and has black and white illustrations. The second is more up to date, printed on glossy paper with full colour illustrations. As with the encyclopedia, a third edition would surely be appropriate now that Enterprise has finished.
The wonderful thing about the Chronology is that it makes it clear just how well the Trek universe hangs together. Fans love to nitpick - I enjoy it myself - but considering that there have been over seven hundred Trek episodes produced, the degree of internal consistency in the back history of the show is nothing short of staggering.
One slightly controversial note is that the book is built on a few core assumptions. For instance, no clear date was ever given for when the original series was set. What hints we did get ranged from the twenty second century up to many centuries later. The Chronology takes the stand that TOS happened exactly three centuries after the show was originally broadcast, which contradicts some of the episodes and movies. However, the chronology dates have since been confirmed in many episodes - it's clear that the writers are using it as a reference in producing the show and it's become clear that this is the "real" timeline, for better or worse. The book also assumes that all dates given are exactly as stated - if a character says something hasn't happened in a thousand years, the chronology assumes that this means it last happened exactly a thousand years ago. While people are not generally so precise in their language, the Okudas could hardly have done anything else but take statements at face value - simply substituting their own random dates would hardly be satisfactory.
In the rear of the book we get condensed timelines for each of the main characters, with some discussion of what we know and don't know about them by the writers. There's also some discussion of major events such as wars, the advent of major inventions such as the transporter, etc.
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Jhinge or Ridge Gourd is not one of my favorite veggies, never was, in fact I hated it as a child and even when I was no longer a child. The dish I hated most with Jhinge was Jhinge Posto, I absolutely lurrrrved (that is some twisted form of love it seems) , really truly loved Posto and that includes Alu Posto, Posto Bora, Ka(n)cha Posto blah, blah except of course Jhinge Posto.
I felt Jhinge totally ruined Posto's personality and would become emotionally upset on days Ma made Jhinge Posto. Yeah, I was that attached to my food.
So when my Ma was here and she said "Why don't you get some Jhinge, I will make Jhinge Posto", you can well imagine my reaction.
I gasped, grunted and was about to faint when she said "Chingri debo" ("Shall add shrimp to it")
That helped because I lurrrv (BTW what is this "lurv", is it some different emotion altogether, I am hating it, makes me think up a larva) or rather really really love Shrimp, Prawns, Lobster, all crustaceans, blah, blah, blah. Anything with shrimp in it cannot be less than desirable for me.
So I got her those Ridge Gourds in their sharp armors, pretty defensive for a soft veggie like that I say. And she made Jhinge Chingri Posto, ahhhhhhh and it was absolutely, lip-smackingly delicious. I would give up a chocolate cheesecake for that Jhinge Chingri Posto and some Rice, I am telling you.
I should tell Big Sis S "Be like a prawn, make the mundane desirable by your mere presence and if someone is allergic to you avoid them and move on". Isn't that a great life's lesson !!!
BTW do we still call Big Sis S that in this blog or do we have a different name for her ? From the comments I feel I am making her look too big and responsible for her age.What say all ye veteran readers who have seen Lil' S grow up right here?
Jhinge Chingri Posto
How I Did It
Prep: Peel skin of 3 ridgegourd and chop in small pieces. Cut 1 potato in cubes. Dry grind 2 tbsp of Poppy Seeds.
Defrost 12-15 frozen medium sized shrimp or if using fresh, clean and de-vein. Cut the shrimp in pieces and lightly fry with turmeric and salt.
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Heat Mustard Oil or any other Oil in a Frying Pan
Add 1/4 cup of chopped red onion and 4-5 slit green chillies
Saute with a sprinkle of 1/4 tsp of sugar till the onion is pinkish brown and translucent
Add about 1 cup of cubed potato or 1 potato chopped in cubes
Fry with a little Turmeric till the potatoes are light golden in color
Add the chopped ridgegourd and fry for a couple more minutes
Add salt and 1/4 tsp of red chilli powder
The ridgegourd release water, so cover and let it cook in its own water
When the ridgegourd is still cooking in its own juice add the poppy seed powder. If you see there is not enough water add about 1-2 tbsp of water.
Give a good stir and cover and cook till the veggies are done and the water has all dried up
Add the fried shrimp and mix
Top with 1/2 tsp of Mustard Oil
More Posto Recipes:
Alu Posto -- potatoes in poppy seeds paste
Kalai'r Dal with Alu Posto
Trivia: The fruit of L. aegyptiaca commonly known as Ridge Gourd may also be allowed to mature and used as a bath or kitchen sponge after being processed to remove everything but the network of xylem. This version is called Lifah in Arabic, bholor jaal in Assamese, dhundul in Bengali, ghiya tori or nerua in Hindi.(from Wiki)


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In a radical nephrectomy, the whole kidney is removed. In a partial nephrectomy, only the diseased piece of the kidney is removed.
Reasons for Procedure
Kidney removal may need to be done because of:
- Birth defects
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Problems from the procedure are rare, but all procedures have some risk. Your doctor will review potential problems, like:
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- Reactions to the anesthesia
- Leakage of urine from the remaining kidney tissue, if only part of the kidney is removed
Long-term complications from decreased kidney function may include:
Before your procedure, talk to your doctor about ways to manage factors that may increase your risk of complications, such as:
What to Expect
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Your blood type is checked. This is done in case a blood transfusion is needed before or after surgery.
Talk to your doctor about your medications. You may be asked to stop taking some medications up to one week before the procedure.
Do not eat or drink after midnight before the procedure. You may need to take medication to cleanse your bowels.
General anesthesia will be used. You will be asleep during the procedure.
Description of Procedure
A tube called a catheter will be inserted into your bladder. An incision will be made in the abdomen or side of the abdomen. A rib may need to be removed to access the kidney. The tube from the kidney to the bladder is known as the ureter. If the whole kidney is being removed, the ureter and blood vessels will be cut before kidney will then be removed. If only part of the kidney is removed the ureter and blood vessels will be kept. The incision will be closed.
Laparoscopic surgery may also be used for a nephrectomy. Several keyhole incisions are made in the area. The abdominal cavity will be inflated with gas. A laparoscope, a long tool with a camera on the end, will be inserted through one of the holes. This allows the doctor to see inside you. Tools will be inserted through the other holes to perform the surgery. The same steps will be used to detach the kidney. A small incision will be made to remove the kidney.
How Long Will It Take?
Between 2-4 hours
How Much Will It Hurt?
Anesthesia will prevent pain during surgery. Pain and discomfort after the procedure can be managed with medications.
Average Hospital Stay
The typical hospital stay after a nephrectomy is 2-7 days. The exact length depends on the type of surgery. Your doctor may choose to keep you longer if complications occur.
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IV fluids and pain medication will be given after surgery. Blood pressure, electrolytes, and fluid balance will all be carefully monitored to evaluate kidney function. A urinary catheter is often needed for a short time following surgery.
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Hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) is a common illness in infants and children. It is characterized by fever, sores in the mouth, and a rash on the hands and feet. It occurs in warmer months. It is transmitted primarily between humans by direct contact with secretions from the nose and throat, saliva, fluid from blisters, or the feces of those who have HFMD.
Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease
Risk Factors
HFMD is more common in children under 10 years of age.
Contact with someone who is infected with HFMD increases your risk of getting HFMD.
- Mild fever
- Poor appetite
- Discomfort
- Sore throat
- Painful sores in the mouth
- Skin rash that does not itch, usually on the palms of hands and soles of feet
You will be asked about your symptoms and medical history. A physical exam will be done.
Your bodily fluids and waste products may need to be tested. This can be done with:
- Throat swab
- Stool specimen
There is no specific treatment for HFMD. Treatment is focused on relieving fever, aches, and pain associated with the illness. Medications may be given to help relieve the pain related to the sores in the mouth.
To help reduce the risk of HFMD:
- Wash your hands frequently, especially after diaper changes.
- Clean contaminated surfaces with soap and water followed by a diluted solution of chlorine-containing bleach. (Mix about one-fourth of a cup of bleach with 1 gallon of water.)
- Avoid close contact with children with HFMD.
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Calcium is the most prevalent mineral in the human body. It plays an important role in maintaining good health. For example:
- Calcium is essential to build and maintain strong bones at all stages of life, and therefore help prevent and/or manage osteoporosis. Calcium may also help with weight loss. In addition, research suggests that calcium and vitamin D supplementation may help to optimize blood glucose metabolism.
Calcium helps reduce your risk for these serious health conditions:
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- Certain complications of pregnancy, such as pre-eclampsia and premature birth, especially in women who have a diet low in calcium
- Possibly colon cancer
The recommended intakes for calcium are:
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Dairy foods—milk, yogurt, and some cheeses—are the best dietary sources of calcium. These foods are also rich in vitamin D, which helps the body absorb calcium.
Absorption of calcium from some other dietary sources is not as great as that from dairy foods. Specifically, dark green vegetables contain oxalates, and grains contain phytates, which can bind with calcium and decrease their absorption. However, these foods still provide a good way to add calcium to your diet. Some examples of green vegetables that are good calcium sources are kale, broccoli, and Chinese cabbage.
Read the Nutrition Facts label on tofu and fortified products to determine specific calcium levels of these foods.
- When making oatmeal or other hot cereal, use milk instead of water.
- Add powdered milk to hot cereal, casseroles, baked goods, and other hot dishes.
- Make your own salad dressing by combining low-fat plain yogurt with herbs.
- Add tofu (processed with calcium) to soups and pasta sauce.
- If you like fish, eat canned fish, such as salmon or sardines, with soft bones on crackers or bread.
- For dessert, try low-fat frozen yogurt, ice cream, or pudding.
- In baked goods, replace half of the fat with plain yogurt.
Some people have difficulty digesting lactose, which is the main sugar in milk and some dairy products. This occurs when the body does not produce enough of the enzyme lactase to properly digest lactose. People with this condition, called lactose intolerance, may experience nausea, cramping, bloating, abdominal pain, gas, and diarrhea. This can occur anywhere from 15 minutes to several hours after eating milk or milk products.
If you have lactose intolerance, take the following steps to be sure you meet your calcium needs:
- Eat smaller portions of dairy foods. It is possible that you can tolerate more dairy products if they are consumed with food. Many people find that they are able to tolerate ½ cup or ¾ cup of milk at a time, several times during the day, rather than 1 cup or more in one sitting.
- Choose aged cheeses, such as Swiss, Colby, Parmesan, and cheddar, which have most of their lactose removed during processing.
- Try dairy foods made with live, active cultures, such as yogurt and buttermilk. The "friendly" bacteria in these foods help to digest the lactose. These foods should have a "Live and Active Cultures" label.
- Be sure to include nondairy sources of calcium in your daily diet.
If you are unable to meet your calcium needs through dietary sources, ask your doctor if you should take a calcium supplement. The 2 main types of supplements are carbonate and citrate. Calcium carbonate (Tums and Rolaids) is best taken with food. Calcium citrate can be taken with or without food, and may have better absorption in people older than 50 years old. Some points to remember when choosing and using a calcium supplement include:
- Since the amount of calcium differs among products, check the label.
- Check your vitamin D intake too. This vitamin is essential for absorption of calcium. Milk is a great source of vitamin D, as is sunlight.
- If you take both calcium and iron supplements, take them at different times of the day, because they can impair each other's absorption.
- If you take more than 500 mg of supplemental calcium, space it out throughout the day; it is better absorbed that way.
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Perhaps no commissioner in any of the major sports has ever had as much to do with the growth and success of his league than the NBA's David Stern.
Of course, as with anyone in a position of extreme power, a few misdeeds are unavoidable along the way.
Stern, 70, will celebrate his 29th anniversary as NBA Commissioner in February. He has announced that he will retire in 2014, after he has surpassed 30 years as the boss, a tenure longer than any other major sports commissioner in history.
As some have speculated, Stern's choice to wait until just after his 30th anniversary is likely spurred by Stern's ego. The NBA as we know it is directly a result of Stern's efforts to market the league: emphasis on individual stars; keeping big market teams relevant; and efforts to distribute the league's wealth of money and talent to a handful of contending franchises while still making smaller markets profitable.
The league is as popular as ever, despite a lockout just last year.
Not everything is so sunny for Stern, though.
Heavy criticism has been lobbed at Stern after he fined the San Antonio Spurs $250,000 last week for sending star players Tim Duncan, Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili home to rest rather to Miami to play in their 4th game in 5 nights, all on the road. The game was televised nationally by TNT, and was supposed to be a matchup between two marquee franchises of the league.
Defenders of the Spurs and their coach Gregg Popovich, who made the decision, question Stern's choice to get involved in how a team coaches its players.
This is just the latest in a career of controversial moves by Stern. Here we will count down the commissioner's most infamous acts and decisions.
Did I miss one? Let me know on Twitter or in the comments.
10. The "New" Synthetic Basketball
In 2006, Stern introduced a new basketball to be used in every NBA game.
The synthetic microfiber ball was supposed to be more consistent on bounces and easier to handle, but the exact opposite was the case. The ball also caused cuts on players' fingers, leading to an outcry by the players and a grievance filed the the NBA Player's Union.
For the first two months of the season, Stern, as he is wont to do, largely ignored the complaints from his players. It's still unclear what the motivation for his insistence on staying with the new ball was when his players so clearly hated it (but I bet it rhymes with "funny").
On December 11 of that season, Stern admitted defeat and agreed that in January the standard leather basketballs would be brought back. Six years later and the old reliable orange leather sphere is still out there going through the net (unless it's being handled by the Wizards. Sorry, I had to).
9. Stern Fines Gregg Popovich $250,000 for Resting Players
I mentioned this situation in the opening, but I'll expound a little here. You're probably familiar with the details, it being so recent and all, but there are a few points worth rehashing.
First, Popovich has rested players several times over the years, and last year sent home his "Big Three" before games against Portland and Golden State. The league didn't punish the Spurs then, and there is no rule against what Popovich did.
The key factor here is that the game was a signature NBA game to be broadcast on TNT, one of the league's premier partners and a source of massive revenue for the league. Stern was no doubt upset that Popovich elected to essentially make a mockery of the schedule (the Spurs were playing their 4th road game in 5 nights, while Miami was off for 4 days prior to the game) on such a public platform.
Popovich was undoubtedly trying to "stick it to the man," as he and Stern have had a complicated history with one another.
Stern has always been disappointed with the Spurs no-frills approach, their resistance to becoming a marketable team of personalities and the low ratings their Finals appearances have garnered over the years. Oddly enough, the Spurs insistence on playing basketball the right way, with quality people over flashy stars, and placing a premium on winning above all else hasn't been enough for Stern.
Popovich, meanwhile, has surely had an axe to grind against Stern and the league. If you think it's an accident that he chose this game, under these circumstances, to pull his guys, you're crazy.
Popovich's enmity for Stern reportedly goes back to an argument the two had about the 2004 U.S. Men's Basketball team. Popovich was an assistant on Larry Brown's staff that year, and Stern wanted the players to do some promotional activities. Popovich refused. According to various reports, the two had an unfriendly exchange and have never quite seen eye to eye since.
Whichever side of this debate you fall on, you have to admit that a commissioner dictating who a coach plays is a dangerous predicament for the league. What if Pop had played his Big Three and one of them had suffered an injury? Stern may have opened a Pandora's Box he shouldn't have.
Time will tell if this entry shouldn't end up higher on this list.
8. The 1985 Draft Lottery
I'll be honest: I'm dipping into conspiracy theory territory here.
In 1985, the New York Knicks were mired in a stretch of mediocrity not familiar to the franchise. Coincidentally, the league's first draft lottery was being held that year to determine who would receive the top overall pick in the draft. The big prize that year was Georgetown's Patrick Ewing, a player expected to make an immediate impact and become a superstar upon his arrival in the NBA.
It's never been confirmed that Stern did anything illegal in the lottery drawing, but the motive was certainly there. The league would greatly benefit from one of its signature franchises to return to dominance, and New York is obviously one of the biggest media markets.
Watch in the video below where the man placing the enveloped in the tumbler forcibly slams two of them against the sides of the ball. It's difficult to see in the video, but those who believe in Stern steering the next big superstar to the Knicks will say that he reached for the envelope with the bent edge (which occurred as it was slammed into the hopper).
Of course the Knicks received the top pick and Ewing. Ewing would go on to a Hall of Fame career, and although he never led the Knicks to a championship, he certainly helped restore relevance to the team, no doubt propelling the franchise and league to greater fortunes.
The fact that many believe this rumor based on Stern's other dealings is enough to land the 1985 lottery on this list. Allow us a couple more lottery-related entries at #7 and #6.
7. League-Owned New Orleans Winning the 2012 Draft Lottery
Lottery shenanigans seemed likely again this year when the New Orleans Hornets, a team currently owned by the NBA, were awarded the top selection in the draft. Kentucky's Anthony Davis, almost unanimously considered a rare talent, was the prize.
The issue here was that the league had struggled to find a buyer for the franchise for months, and after New Orleans Saints owner Tom Benson purchased the team, many thought that Stern was trying to sweeten the state of the franchise for his new business partner (more on that later).
The Hornets had only a 13.7% chance of winning the lottery (the Charlotte Bobcats had the highest chance at 25%), but win it they did. They selected Davis, and a new era of optimism around the struggling New Orleans franchise was born.
Like the Knicks in 1985, this lottery raised eyebrows around the league and its fans immediately.
Many saw the league's history of lottery winners – from Cleveland getting hometown star LeBron James in 2003, Washington getting John Wall after owner Abe Pollin had passed away in 2010, Cleveland again winning with Kyrie Irving in 2011 after James broke the city's heart and the Knicks acquiring Ewing – as proof that Stern was dictating the landing spot for Davis and trying to make a good faith gesture toward his newest owner.
Again, this is a far-fetched notion, but the fact that it is so easy to believe further demonstrates Stern's lasting reputation as a commissioner who will place his business interests over the integrity and competition of the league.
6. Stern Ignoring Tanking
Perhaps no single word in the NBA lexicon frustrates me as much as "tanking." If given two words, I would say "Joey Crawford," but tanking is almost as bad.
Tanking refers to the practice of a team losing games intentionally to improve its chances at winning the draft lottery and getting a high draft pick. In the NBA, because individual players mean so much, and because the right one can immediately tun a franchise around, it is of paramount importance for teams to get elite talents on a fairly regular basis.
Tanking is what led to the league adopting the draft lottery in the first place, but that hasn't been enough to stop teams from doing it anyway. Sadly, every season ends with paying customers watching glorified D-League lineups go through the motions while their owners and GMs hope for the next LeBron or Derrick Rose.
Despite minor discussions about a play-in tournament for the 8th seed in the playoffs, Stern hasn't done anything about the tanking epidemic that has grown over the last few years.
That's what made the aforementioned Popovich situation so amusing; he's mad about a well-run team resting some aging stars, but he's fine with a half dozen of more teams purposely putting less than their best product on the floor night after night while fans pay to see it.
That's five. Now five more to go. Click below to continue reading and remember the time David Stern…
- Decided to dictate what clothes players could and could not wear.
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