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American Hustle
The opening scene of American Hustle a loud, loquacious, upper-fueled romp through the avenues of high stakes swindling plays somewhat like a Buster Keaton short. We watch a schlubby Christian Bale fumble (with as much delicacy as someone can, in fact, fumble) with a greasy combover and a dime store toupee, laughing at the small scale physical comedy and learning more than you'd expect about Bale's con man character Irving Rosenfeld before we even meet him or hear him speak.
But there is nary a silent moment in the two-and-half hours to follow. Its people speak in explosions. The passions are dialed all the way up between Irv, his accomplice and girlfriend Sydney Prosser (Amy Adams), and the venemous FBI agent (Bradley Cooper) who rangles the pair into the biggest heist of their career. There's no tranquility in the waters of their high-stakes operation to take down a New Jersey mayor, the Italian mob, and quite possibly a few of the dirtier suits in Congress. When things proceed like clockwork, we're talking diving pendulums and cuckoo birds darting from every crevice. Naturally, it's all the more fun when things go awry.
And, of course they do. It wouldn't be a heist movie without a few cogs springing loose. But the beauty of American Hustle is in its undoing. From start to finish, Irv and Sydney are pros at the game. They leave no stone unturned in pulling the wool over the eyes of every deadbeat, mafioso, and active senator that finds his unlucky way into their eyeline. Even the misguided improvisations of Cooper's control freak lawman don't serve to uproot the plans from their course. We don't suffer through a dropping of their guard or an overlooking of important details. Everything that goes wrong in this movie is embedded in character.
The follies, screw-ups, and mutinies are all emotionally charged, inspired by romantic rivalry, ego, flights of affection, and the ribald distate that so many of these people have for each other. Everything in this big, flashy, high-stakes movie is personal. It's a toxic, burning love/hate/envy/longing/attraction/friendship/enmity between every conceivable pairing in this dynamic cast of rich, strong, uproarious characters that fuels the movie and drags down the scheme at its center.
And just about everyone we meet is dragged into the maniacal nucleus by the arms of anxious passion. Irv's spitfire wife Rosalyn (Jennifer Lawrence) outranks the lot of her company in the screws-loose department, stirring the pot of her unfaithful husband's business dealings as soon as she crosses the threshold into his world. The psychopathically dutiful Richie (Cooper) sees anyone who tries to temper his occupational obsessions as the enemy, even his pragmatic Midwesterner boss (Louis C.K.). And at the head of the race is Carmine Polito (Jeremy Renner), unaware of his place in this tremendous game but coursing at top speeds on an engine of his democratic heart nonetheless. The characters are all operating at 11, and most of the actors are able to keep up.
As Irv, a uniquely undesirable Bale is a laugh every minute. We enter this world through him a world of accessible lies, of rough-and-tumble New York streets, of Long Island parties, of Duke Ellington, of hairpieces, of dry cleaners, of only conning the men you can stomach the idea of laying to waste and have a terrific time walking in his footsteps. Always just out of reach is Adams as Sydney, who cons herself just as often as she does Richie, Irv, and the poor saps who fall for her seductive act. Bale and Adams are the standouts of the cast playing their hearts on their sleeves and tucked away tightly, respectively so it's good fortune that most of our time is spent with one or the other.
The power players from director David O. Russell's last effort, Cooper and Lawrence, shine a bit dimmer here Cooper plays Richie as petulant, misguided, and teetering on the edge, but he's undercooked beside the far meatier material presented by Bale and Adams. Lawrence, while not without her moments, never seems to commit altogether to the loon that is Rosalyn, alternating between too reserved and too outlandish to really make the character feel like somebody. But the biggest surprise of the lot might be Renner, who has more fun as his Jersey boy Carmine than he ever has onscreen. But in earnest, some credit goes to the hair.
It's the electricity of American Hustle that keeps its long narrative from dragging. We have fun with the characters, the performances, and the colorful world itself. The movie never insists that we feel anything beyond that, but offers a few bites of some authentic empathy for Irv and his kind nonetheless. So we can dip into the bustling character work that Bale and Adams are mastering, Cooper is handling, and Lawrence is just falling shy of delivering on, but we're free to latch onto the life preserver of this movie's output of comedy. There's so much to laugh at in American Hustle, and some wonderfully molded characters to do all your laughing with.


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Here I am. T-minus 3 days until the family comes over for dinner. All three of them. Sometimes I wish an Italian family would invite me over for dinner. I'd happily bring a side dish and dessert. I'd love the noise and to experience having 20 plus people for a holiday dinner. So, where was I? As for me, I only need five place settings. Of course, that means lots of leftovers. That equates to no cooking for me, for a day...or two. For years, as soon as the turkey came out of the oven, I'd jump into making the gravy. It's a crazy time to do this, because all the other dishes are coming out of the oven, from the stove, and my guests are hungry. Finally, I read an article in a magazine about Make Ahead Gravy. Brilliant! I've been doing this for four years, and it's such a blessing. Trust me.
One of my dear coworkers lamented that she can't make gravy to save her life. I wonder why? Gravy is one of the easiest things to make. You just have to follow a few basic rules. For one, it's that "brown stuff" that sticks to the bottom of the roasting pan that has gives gravy such great flavor. In culinary terms, it's called fond. To me, it's gold. Next, you want a rich and flavorful stock, and fond is what makes it happen. Water doesn't cut it. Last, but just as important, you need to know how to thicken the gravy. This is where the lumpy gravy fear factor comes in. Oh, I've made plenty of lumpy gravy over the thirty plus Thanksgiving Dinner's I've made. 'Nuff said. Let's make turkey gravy:
First, we're going to make the turkey stock. I bought six turkey wings for less than $8.00. Place them in a roasting pan (or a Dutch Oven). Add a couple of onions, cut into chunks, four cloves of smashed garlic and a few sticks of celery. (You don't have to bother peeling the onions or garlic. )
NOTE/ADDENDUM: Thanksgiving 2013 - This year, I did something a little differently, and it worked out really well. I set the roasting pan on top of the stove, and used a little white wine (oh, say 1/4 cup-- big "splash") and some water to "deglaze" the pan (I centered it over two gas burners on high). I scraped all those brown flavor bits. I, then, strained this into a large pot. From there, I whisked together milk and flour, until very smooth. Once I began I began adding the "slurry", it began to thicken and I added my turkey stock into it. I did not need to use butter! TASTING NOTES: Loved the white wine addition, and I got almost 7 cups of gravy.
NOTE: This gravy is good-- but, once you add turkey drippings to this-- wow! I have perfected this recipe, and I usually yield 6-8 cups of gravy. That means I can freeze some for another time.
So, the day has arrived to roast the turkey.
FINAL TIPS: Leave extra stock. When reheating gravy, you can use it to thin out the gravy if it's turned into concrete. You can freeze the gravy for weeks to come...or refrigerate it for a few days. UPDATE: I did notice that if you freeze the gravy, it will take on a "grainy" texture when reheated. I fixed it by making a fresh batch of gravy and blending it in. It makes for more work, but adds even more flavor and volume to the gravy.
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U.S. and Afghan forces are fighting to gain control of a major crossroads in a part of Afghanistan that has seen so few NATO troops that one village elder mistook the Americans for Russians — from the long-ago Soviet war.
"It's an absolutely crucial area," says NPR photographer David Gilkey, who has been embedded with U.S. troops involved in the offensive in eastern Afghanistan's Ghazni province.
"It's gorgeous," Gilkey tells Morning Edition co-host Renee Montagne. "It's a valley, and it sort of reminds me of the high desert area in Arizona. That said, it's also quite dangerous. It's where Highway 1 runs from Kabul to Kandahar. It is the key road that runs north to south."
Gilkey spent some 10 days with the 82nd Airborne, as soldiers mounted patrols from a forward operating base called Giro.
"This is the first time that anybody has been out in the little hamlets and villages in years," Gilkey says. "And pretty much every time we went on a patrol, we were getting shot at."
In fact, he was with a patrol when it was engaged in a firefight, with bullets whizzing past — their sounds were caught on Gilkey's recording equipment.
"On the way back, the guys were talking: 'We're gonna get shot at,' " he says. "And sure enough, within about 10 minutes, the shooting started."
The American group did not sustain any casualties on that patrol, Gilkey says. During the conflict, the U.S. soldiers and trainers urged their Afghan counterparts to be patient in the face of the gunfire. They're also trying to instill more planning in the Afghans' operations, Gilkey says.
"And that's where it gets a little tricky," he adds. "It's easy to go out there and get shot at. It's another thing to bring everybody back safely — and have accomplished the mission."
This is MORNING EDITION from NPR News. I'm David Greene.
And I'm Renee Montagne.
U.S. and Afghan forces are fighting to take over one of the major crossroads in Afghanistan. It's an area that has seen so few NATO troops that one village elder mistook the Americans for Russians from that long-ago Soviet war. The new operation is expected to be the last big offensive to chase the Taliban from key strategic positions before American troops leave.
We followed one patrol yesterday that ended peacefully. Today, we'll hear about a firefight, part of the same operation a short ways away. NPR photographer David Gilkey was there, and joins us now to describe what he saw. Good morning, David.
DAVID GILKEY, BYLINE: Hey, Renee. How are you?
MONTAGNE: I'm doing pretty well, and would like to ask you about this mission. It's in Ghazni Province, in eastern Afghanistan. Tell us about the place - and why it's so important.
GILKEY: Well, I mean, it's not that far from Kabul. It sits about three hours, if you were able to drive there. It's actually gorgeous. It's a valley, and it sort of reminds me of the high desert areas in Arizona.
That said, it's also quite dangerous. And it's where Highway 1 runs from Kabul to Kandahar. It is the key road that runs north to south. And what connects to that are the roads that come in from Pakistan. So it's an absolutely crucial area of people and weapons - usually, illegal - being moved within the country.
MONTAGNE: So you were embedded with U.S. troops there.
GILKEY: Yeah. I've spent - sort of the last 10 days, two weeks, with the 82nd Airborne. And they're at a little, tiny outpost called Giro. This was formerly occupied by Polish troops but they really, never left the base. And so this is the first time that anybody has been out into the little hamlets and villages, in years. And pretty much every time we went on a patrol, we were getting shot at.
GILKEY: So every time I go out on a patrol, I'm not only taking pictures, but I strapped a recorder to my helmet. So you'll hear both the camera shutter and the gunfire going off.
UNIDENTIFIED MAN: Where are you running to?
MONTAGNE: Tell us what we need to know.
GILKEY: Well, we headed out - what was to be an average patrol. And what happens is, they go into the little villages, and they try to collect as much intel as they can on what's going on in the area. So on the way back, the guys were talking: We're gonna get shot at. And sure enough, within about 10 minutes, the shooting started.
MONTAGNE: David, that sounds quite intense. Which side won in this particular battle?
GILKEY: That's the thing - is, nobody really wins. One of the things that was interesting to watch is the Americans and the American trainers, the guys from the 82nd, trying to get the Afghans to exercise some patience - which is difficult to do, considering what you just heard.
MONTAGNE: Well, that gets us to the fact that the Afghan National Army is expected to take over the lead in these fights, in the months to come and obviously, to take the lead in security, generally, when international forces are drawn down and gone. How did they hold up during this firefight, and were there a lot of casualties?
GILKEY: You never know if there's casualties. Of course, you know if there's casualties on the side you're with. So we did not sustain any that day. You know, I think all of the guys from the 82nd Airborne, I think, respect immensely the ability of the Afghans to fight. Any time a bullet is fired, they're the first ones over the wall - to the point of it being dangerous - and sometimes even running in front of the Americans who are supporting the fire behind them.
The harder part is - and at least, what I saw - is they're trying to get them to actually plan these missions. And that's where it gets a little tricky. It's easy to go out there and get shot at. It's another thing to bring everybody back safely and have accomplished the mission.
MONTAGNE: David, thanks very much.
GILKEY: You're welcome, Renee.
MONTAGNE: NPR photographer David Gilkey, who's been embedded with the 82nd Airborne Division, speaking to us from Kabul. Transcript provided by NPR, Copyright NPR.


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Amy (Hsin-Yi) Chien is a New York based interaction designer and art director, specializing in interaction design, product design and graphic design.
Amy likes to build things and experiment with different mediums and construction methods. Her recent work focuses on the idea of "transformative" interaction. She is interested in activating the diversity of human activity by changing physical space and objects. She also considers technology as a parallel media to provide her work a sense of intimacy.
Amy holds a B.F.A. in Visual Communication Design from Pratt Institute, New York. She is currently pursuing her Masters Degree in Interactive Technologies from New York University's Interactive Telecommunications Program.


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Although Florida will be losing the left side of its offensive line (tackle Xavier Nixon and guard James Wilson) after Wednesday night's Sugar Bowl, offensive coordinator Brent Pease said the Gators have a chance to be even better on the offensive front next season.
NEW ORLEANS — Although Florida will be losing the left side of its offensive line (tackle Xavier Nixon and guard James Wilson) after Wednesday night's Sugar Bowl, offensive coordinator Brent Pease said the Gators have a chance to be even better on the offensive front next season.
While the Gators lose Nixon and Wilson, they add two prominent transfers (Tyler Moore from Nebraska and Max Garcia from Maryland), a highly rated junior college transfer (Trenton Brown) and one of the nation's top offensive line recruits from a year ago who redshirted this season (guard Jessamen Dunker).
"I think we're going to look really good (on the offensive line)," Pease said. "We've got some good kids coming in. We've got some good kids who were young this season. We've even got one or two good kids redshirted that I think will be coming up. I think we'll have really good depth.
"There are things we'll have to improve on next season. We have to improve our sack ratio. Some of that is on the quarterback and receivers. We didn't reach all of our goals this year. What we have to do as coaches is go back and assess each possession and what our goals were and say how can we get better."
Debose on the rebound
After disappearing late in the season due to a knee injury, it appears junior wide receiver/kick returner Andre Debose is set to re-emerge in the Sugar Bowl.
"He's had really good practices," Pease said. "He's healthy, he's working hard and his attitude is right. He's done some good things and we're trying to get him involved in some things.
"He's kind of refocused and hopefully he's a guy that continues doing what he's doing and you'll see him out there doing some things. Refocused means he's going out there with a good attitude and putting energy into practice."
Brissett ready if needed
Pease said a player who has remained focused throughout the season, despite a tough situation, is No. 2 quarterback Jacoby Brissett.
Pease said Brissett is game ready, as usual.
"He's taken a lot of reps, even when we were back in Gainesville working out," Pease said. "And he's been good. He's prepared like he's going to have an opportunity to play.
"He prepares himself as if he's the guy. He's good. He's professional about it."
Pease said he has not had any conversations with Brissett about Brissett's future plans. There is speculation he will look to transfer after the season.
"I'm out there to coach him and whatever his future is, he's done a good job," Pease said. "I support the kid either way because I think he's a special kid and handled the situation well and done a good job when he had an opportunity to play. Selfishly, I hope he doesn't (leave), but I support the kid either way.
"I think he loves the University of Florida. I do. If he's in a situation where he maybe sees himself competing and playing and helping, yeah, (maybe he will stay)."
Pease: Joker a good fit
Before hiring former Kentucky head coach Joker Phillips as the Gators' new wide receivers coach, UF coach Will Muschamp sent Pease to Lexington to meet Phillips and get a feel for how he would fit on the offensive staff.
"I had to feel comfortable," Pease said. "I've known Joker for a while. I know he's a good coach. You don't get where you're at being a great receivers coach, a great reputation as a coordinator and then a head coach without being a good person, without being well-rounded in recruiting and everything.
"Coach wanted me to feel comfortable with it and I did."
Phillips is attending Sugar Bowl practices, but is only observing and advising while graduate assistant Bush Hamdan continues to serve as the wide receivers coach through the bowl game.
"I think (Phillips) is a great coach, a great addition to the staff," senior wide receiver Frankie Hammond Jr. said. "He knows a lot about the position. He has been around it for years. It's about picking his brain since we have only a few days left."
As for Hamdan, his opportunity at UF this fall helped him land a job. He's been named the wide receivers coach at Arkansas State.
"I'm really excited for him," Muschamp said. "We appreciate him coaching the bowl game for us. I'm really pleased that he's got that opportunity. It says a lot about what he did for us this year,"
Cards just as talented?
Senior Louisville center Mario Benavides isn't buying into the perception that the Gators have more overall talent than the Cardinals.
"I think we have the best coaching staff in America," he said. "So, as a player, you always have confidence in them. I think what it really comes down to is executing because our coaches put us in the right position.
"People may have that perception that Florida has more talent. That may be. But the bottom line is that anyone can win on any given, Friday, Saturday, or in this case, Wednesday."
True freshman tight end Colin Thompson, who underwent knee surgery before the start of the season, has been participating in the bowl practices with the Gators. He will be a redshirt freshman in 2013. … Buck linebacker/end Ronald Powell continues to recover from his second knee surgery stemming from his ACL tear in the spring game. He will not participate in spring practice, but is expected to be 100 percent for the start of fall camp in August. … With only a walk-through practice in shorts scheduled for today, Muschamp said Monday the Gators are 100 percent healthy for Wednesday night's game. "Nothing," he said when asked about injuries. … Many of the UF players switched jerseys with each other for Monday's practice. Muschamp said it is a Thursday practice tradition.


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Plague is an infectious disease with an infamous past in human history. Because of its contagious nature, plague is a weapon of bioterrorism. Although it is not as common as it once was, outbreaks of plague do occur today.
Types of plague include:
- Pneumonic—in the lungs, from breathing in droplets or as a progression of another type
- Bubonic—in the lymph nodes, occurring after a flea bite
- Septicemic—a body system-wide infection, occurring after a flea bite
Plague is treated with isolation and antibiotics.
Plague is caused by specific bacteria.
Bubonic and septicemic plagues are spread by bites from infected fleas. Transmission can also occur when a person comes in contact with infected tissue or bodily fluids from another person or animal.
Pneumonic plague is spread by droplets in the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes. The disease is transmitted to another person when the droplets are inhaled. Transmission by droplets is the only way pneumonic plague spreads among people.
Risk Factors
Factors that may increase your chance of plague include:
- Exposure to the bacteria
- Contact with fleas or infected rodents
- Living in the southwestern United States
Pneumonic plague may cause:
- Fever
- Weakness
- Headache
- Cough
- Bloody or watery mucous
- Difficulty breathing
- Chest pain
Bubonic plague may cause:
- Fever
- Chills
- Weakness
- Headache
- Swollen, tender lymph nodes
- Skin that may appear red and tight over affected lymph nodes
Septicemic plague may cause:
- Bleeding under the skin
- Black fingers, toes, or nose
- Fever
- Chills
- Weakness
Complications of plague include shock , organ failure, and death.
You will be asked about your symptoms and medical history. A physical exam will be done. Your doctor may ask about the possible source of exposure.
Your bodily fluids will be tested. This can be done with:
- Blood tests
- Cultures of body fluids
Images may be taken of your lungs. This can be done with a chest x-ray.
Starting antibiotics early is important. Any delay increases the risk of death. The drugs are injected in a muscle or given through a vein. Later in treatment, some drugs can be given by mouth. A person with lung symptoms will be placed in isolation to protect others. Caregivers and visitors should wear a mask, gloves, goggles, and a gown. Cases are reported to public health officials.
Supportive Care for Septicemic Plague
Health professionals will monitor those with septicemic plague for changes in status and take appropriate action. Maintaining adequate heart function, blood pressure, and oxygen supply are important.
Antibiotics may prevent infection following close contact with someone who has the disease. The drugs should be taken daily while in contact, and for 7 days after the last exposure. In addition, the caregiver and person with plague should wear masks.
In the event of a terrorism exposure, antibiotics may be given to people in the affected areas who have a fever or cough. A vaccine does not exist for pneumonic plague.
Measures to prevent naturally occurring plague include:
- Reduce or control the rodent population near your home, since rodents carry fleas.
- Wear gloves when handling or skinning animals to protect contact with your skin.
- Use insect repellent containing DEET when you are outside.
- Keep fleas off your pets by using flea control products.
- Keep dogs and cats from sleeping in your bed if they roam in endemic areas.
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(How can my agency's program meet the requirements in 5 CFR 412?)
To graduate from an SES CDP, candidates must complete the requirements of the program in 5 CFR 412.302 and all additional requirements established by their agency. Each candidate must have a documented development plan based upon the candidate's competency-based needs determination. The plan must address the following:
Candidates must also complete:
The focus of the entire program should be on closing competency gaps identified at the beginning of the program. If all of the requirements are met and the candidate's competency gaps(s) have not been fully addressed, the agency will need to provide additional training or other developmental opportunities to the candidate prior to QRB certification.
Here are some tools to assist your candidates to meet the requirements:
Executive Development Plan:
OPM developed a Executive Development Plan template for agencies to use. Here is the link to the template: http://www.opm.gov/ses/references/EDPTemplate.pdf
For more information on EDPs, please go to the Individual-Development-Plans.
80-hour Interagency Training Requirement:
The Department of Energy developed a Senior Executive Courses and Seminars guide. The guide contains description of over 350 courses, offered by 56 colleges, universities, and OPM. Each course is matched to a particular ECQ though some course may have more than one ECQ. Please note that course descriptions and information on dates, locations, and cost are taken directly from the course catalogs of institutions of where they are offered. Please check the institution's website prior to registering.
NASA developed an executive development resource portal. The portal is designed to provide members of the SES community with a structured approach to training, networking, and other opportunites. Here is a link to the portal: http://execdev.nasa.gov/Default.aspx
Developmental Assignment:
OPM hosts a website listing of SES CDP developmental assignments to help SES CDP candidates find developmental assignments outside their current agency. Here is the link to the website: http://apps.opm.gov/SESCDP/devassgnmnt.asp
If an agency is interested in hosting an SES CDP candidate for a developmental assignment, the agency should contact OPM at firstname.lastname@example.com. The agency will need to submit a description of the assignment to OPM for review and approval. Once these assignments are reviewed and approved, they will be posted on this website.
Agencies should use this website as a tool to offer opportunities for all SES CDP candidates and encourage their candidates to use this website when searching for developmental assignments.
Does your agency use any tools to assist candidates in meeting the requirements?
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Here are agencies who have implemented SES CDPs. Click on the agencies below to learn more about their programs.
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OPM periodically hosts interagency roundtables for SES CDP coordinators and other staff members. The SES CDP Roundtable is an opportunity for agencies to network, share best practices, and learn from others involved in running SES CDPs. If you are interested in attending these roundtables, please contact email@example.com
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Screening is looking for cancer before a person has any symptoms. This can help find cancer at an early stage. When abnormal tissue or cancer is found early, it may be easier to treat. By the time symptoms appear, cancer may have begun to spread.
Scientists are trying to better understand which people are more likely to get certain types of cancer. They also study the things we do and the things around us to see if they cause cancer. This information helps doctors recommend who should be screened for cancer, which screening tests should be used, and how often the tests should be done.
It is important to remember that your doctor does not necessarily think you have cancer if he or she suggests a screening test. Screening tests are given when you have no cancer symptoms.
If a screening test result is abnormal, you may need to have more tests done to find out if you have cancer. These are called diagnostic tests.
The stomach is a J-shaped organ in the upper abdomen. It is part of the digestive system, which processes nutrients (vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates, fats, proteins, and water) in foods that are eaten and helps pass waste material out of the body. Food moves from the throat to the stomach through a hollow, muscular tube called the esophagus. After leaving the stomach, partly-digested food passes into the small intestine and then into the large intestine.
|The stomach and esophagus are part of the upper digestive system.
The wall of the stomach is made up of 3 layers of tissue: the mucosal (innermost) layer, the muscularis (middle) layer, and the serosal (outermost) layer. Stomach cancer begins in the cells lining the mucosal layer and spreads through the outer layers as it grows.
See the following PDQ summaries for more information about stomach cancer:
Stomach cancer is less common in the United States than in many parts of Asia, Europe, and Central and South America. Stomach cancer is a major cause of death in these parts of the world.
In the United States, the number of new cases of stomach cancer has greatly decreased since 1930. The reasons for this are not clear, but may have to do with better food storage and changes in the diet, such as lower salt intake.Older age and certain chronic conditions increase the risk of stomach cancer.
Anything that increases the chance of getting a disease is called a risk factor. Having a risk factor does not mean that you will get cancer; not having risk factors doesn't mean that you will not get cancer. Talk to your doctor if you think you may be at risk for stomach cancer. Risk factors for stomach cancer include the following:
The risk of stomach cancer is increased in people who come from countries where stomach cancer is common.
Some screening tests are used because they have been shown to be helpful both in finding cancers early and in decreasing the chance of dying from these cancers. Other tests are used because they have been shown to find cancer in some people; however, it has not been proven in clinical trials that use of these tests will decrease the risk of dying from cancer.
Scientists study screening tests to find those with the fewest risks and most benefits. Cancer screening trials also are meant to show whether early detection (finding cancer before it causes symptoms) decreases a person's chance of dying from the disease. For some types of cancer, the chance of recovery is better if the disease is found and treated at an early stage.
Clinical trials that study cancer screening methods are taking place in many parts of the country. Information about ongoing clinical trials is available from the NCI Web site.There is no standard or routine screening test for stomach cancer.
Several types of screening tests have been studied to find stomach cancer at an early stage. These screening tests include the following:
|Barium swallow for stomach cancer. The patient swallows barium liquid and it flows through the esophagus and into the stomach. X-rays are taken to look for abnormal areas.
|Upper endoscopy. A thin, lighted tube is inserted through the mouth to look for abnormal areas in the esophagus, stomach, and first part of the small intestine.
Studies showed that screening a large number of people for stomach cancer using these tests did not decrease the risk of dying from stomach cancer.
More studies are needed to find out if it would be worthwhile to screen people in the United States who do have a high risk for stomach cancer. Scientists believe that people with certain risk factors may benefit from stomach cancer screening. These include:
Decisions about screening tests can be difficult. Not all screening tests are helpful and most have risks. Before having any screening test, you may want to discuss the test with your doctor. It is important to know the risks of the test and whether it has been proven to reduce the risk of dying from cancer.The risks of stomach cancer screening include the following:
Screening may not improve your health or help you live longer if you have advanced stomach cancer.
Some cancers never cause symptoms or become life-threatening, but if found by a screening test, the cancer may be treated. It is not known if treatment of these cancers would help you live longer than if no treatment were given, and treatments for cancer may have serious side effects.False-negative test results can occur.
Screening test results may appear to be normal even though stomach cancer is present. A person who receives a false-negative result (one that shows there is no cancer when there really is) may delay seeking medical care even if there are symptoms.False-positive test results can occur.
Screening test results may appear to be abnormal even though no cancer is present. A false-positive test result (one that shows there is cancer when there really isn't) can cause anxiety and is usually followed by more tests and procedures which also have risks.Side effects may be caused by the screening test itself.
Upper endoscopy may cause the following rare, but serious, side effects:
Physician Data Query (PDQ) is the National Cancer Institute's (NCI's) comprehensive cancer information database. The PDQ database contains summaries of the latest published information on cancer prevention, detection, genetics, treatment, supportive care, and complementary and alternative medicine. Most summaries come in two versions. The health professional versions have detailed information written in technical language. The patient versions are written in easy-to-understand, nontechnical language. Both versions have cancer information that is accurate and up to date and most versions are also available in Spanish.
PDQ is a service of the NCI. The NCI is part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). NIH is the federal government's center of biomedical research. The PDQ summaries are based on an independent review of the medical literature. They are not policy statements of the NCI or the NIH.
This PDQ cancer information summary has current information about stomach (gastric) cancer screening. It is meant to inform and help patients, families, and caregivers. It does not give formal guidelines or recommendations for making decisions about health care.
Editorial Boards write the PDQ cancer information summaries and keep them up to date. These Boards are made up of experts in cancer treatment and other specialties related to cancer. The summaries are reviewed regularly and changes are made when there is new information. The date on each summary ("Date Last Modified") is the date of the most recent change.
The information in this patient summary was taken from the health professional version, which is reviewed regularly and updated as needed, by the PDQ Screening and Prevention Editorial Board.
A clinical trial is a study to answer a scientific question, such as whether one treatment is better than another. Trials are based on past studies and what has been learned in the laboratory. Each trial answers certain scientific questions in order to find new and better ways to help cancer patients. During treatment clinical trials, information is collected about the effects of a new treatment and how well it works. If a clinical trial shows that a new treatment is better than one currently being used, the new treatment may become "standard." Patients may want to think about taking part in a clinical trial. Some clinical trials are open only to patients who have not started treatment.
Clinical trials are listed in PDQ and can be found online at NCI's Web site. Many cancer doctors who take part in clinical trials are also listed in PDQ. For more information, call the Cancer Information Service 1-800-4-CANCER (1-800-422-6237).
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The best way to cite this PDQ summary is:
National Cancer Institute: PDQ® Stomach (Gastric) Cancer Screening. Bethesda, MD: National Cancer Institute. Date last modified <MM/DD/YYYY>. Available at: http://cancer.gov/cancertopics/pdq/screening/gastric/Patient. Accessed <MM/DD/YYYY>.
Images in this summary are used with permission of the author(s), artist, and/or publisher for use in the PDQ summaries only. If you want to use an image from a PDQ summary and you are not using the whole summary, you must get permission from the owner. It cannot be given by the National Cancer Institute. Information about using the images in this summary, along with many other images related to cancer can be found in Visuals Online. Visuals Online is a collection of more than 2,000 scientific images.
The information in these summaries should not be used to make decisions about insurance reimbursement. More information on insurance coverage is available on Cancer.gov on the Coping with Cancer: Financial, Insurance, and Legal Information page.
More information about contacting us or receiving help with the Cancer.gov Web site can be found on our Contact Us for Help page. Questions can also be submitted to Cancer.gov through the Web site's Contact Form.
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The NCI has booklets and other materials for patients, health professionals, and the public. These publications discuss types of cancer, methods of cancer treatment, coping with cancer, and clinical trials. Some publications provide information on tests for cancer, cancer causes and prevention, cancer statistics, and NCI research activities. NCI materials on these and other topics may be ordered online or printed directly from the NCI Publications Locator. These materials can also be ordered by telephone from the Cancer Information Service toll-free at 1-800-4-CANCER (1-800-422-6237).


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The Un Plaza Cross sandal combines style with comfort, making it ideal for everyday wear. The sandals include cross over straps across the foot with a Velcro fastening which can be adjusted to allow a perfect fit. The contoured footbed and flexible midsole ensure superior comfort, while the Unstructured Technology helps to absorb the shock from walking to protect the body from impact.
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A preview of Friday's game against the Paynesville Bulldogs.
Friday's match up: YME (0-4, 0-2) vs. Paynesville (4-0, 1-0), 7:00 p.m. at YME.
Last match up: 2012, 72-0 Paynesville victory
Bulldogs overview: With a 4-0 season record and being the 4th seed in all of Class AA football in Minnesota, Paynesville appears to be the team to beat. Despite an undefeated record, the Bulldogs have slowed down in the last two weeks, failing to be the first scorer and finishing both games with less than a five point spread separating each team. Paynesville is led by their quarterback Matthew Quade, who has averaged over 200 passing yards per game, making him one of the leading quarterbacks in prep football. Quade consistently connects with receivers, including Nick Dingmann and Andrew Topp, each with numerous touchdowns early in the season. Paynesville hit their season high for rushing yards in their season opener against Montevideo with a devastating 414 yards.
Sting overview: This is the closest YME will likely get to a David and Goliath scenario this season. With a 0-4 record, the Sting are polar opposites to Paynesville in terms of record. Compared to seasons of late, gameplay has cleaned up, but not with enough force or pressure to earn a win. Keeping interceptions and fumbles low will only aid YME in what appears to be an uphill battle against a growing powerhouse. Anything better than a 72-0 loss is an improvement, and a home-field advantage never hurts a team's prospects.


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State police and volunteer firefighters are looking for a man who they suspect jumped from a bridge along Route 422, Lawrence County, near McConnells Mill State Park.
An emergency services source said the search is centered on the driver of a car that was abandoned on a bridge along the road.
Involved in the search are firefighters from Slippery Rock and Scott townships, both in Lawrence County, Portersville, and Neshannock swift water rescue.
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Play by ear and understand chords
Would you like to be able to hear a song and spontaneously find the chords without sheet music?
Would you like to be able to understand chords more deeply so you could transpose, rearrange and even find new chords for song writing?
A comprehensive course for learning to play by ear. Gain a deeper understanding of what you can do with chords.
Great for transcribing, arranging, transposing, improvising, songwriting or just getting away from the sheet music.
This 8-hour 4-DVD course will guide you through the process of working out what chord comes next in any song by ear then how to transpose into any other key. It will even teach you how to substitute chords to change the mood or feel of a song. Perfect for working out chord charts from CDs, song writers, band directors or anyone wanting a thorough understanding of chord theory.
Plus each section includes plenty of in-depth demos, play alongs and there are 16 tests to maximise your learning. Musicademy Director, Andy Chamberlain says: "This is the most comprehensive video series we've ever made. It has the potential to transform the musicality of your entire worship team".
You'll learn about:
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Over 8 hours of lessons, tips and backing tracks demos and tests on 4 DVDs
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Hello to all my petit pooch friends! As you all may know, finding homes for rescue pets is a cause very dear to my heart. There are so many dogs that need homes it almost seem silly that anyone would go to a breeder. I understand many people head to a breeder because they are looking for a puppy or a particular breed.
There is however and wonderful website, www.petfinder.com, that can help find the perfect dog for you. You can search by age, gender, location, and breed.
This week is a very special week at petfinder, adopt-a-less-adoptable week. There are many factors that may make a dog less adoptable; dogs with special needs who may be older, blind, deaf, or missing a limb. Dogs breeds that may have,"questionable reputations" are also difficult to place, such as pit bulls and Rottweiler. Believe it or not, big black dogs also have difficult time finding their forever home and so do dogs that are just different.
What can you do to help my pooch friends out there? If you are looking for a dog and ready to adopt, consider these less adoptable pups. If a new dog is not in your future, ask your local animal shelter to nominate a less adoptable, feature them prominently on their homepage, and find a forever home for them. Let's make it so no pooch is considered less adoptable.
Here is Frances, a petit pooch at Little Bits Rescue and Adoptions, a little friend who is just a little different. She didn't have much human interaction growing up and so she has been difficult to place. For more of Frances's story click here: http://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/20346531.
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Video: Miss Hawaii Threatens To Sue & Physically Harm Kyrie Irving
First off the language in this video is NSFW, actually it might be Not Safe For Life. I am posting this not because of Miss Hawaii or Kyrie Irving but as a warning to men and lesson to women.
Miss Hawaii: Duke's Kyrie Irving's Stalker or Victim? Is She a Prostitute?
Actually before I give you the warning I can tell you that I am writing this post looking just like this.
All I can really say for my brothers out there is be careful who you are dealing with on Twitter. Remember social media is the Matrix, most people aren't what their twitter bio and picture say they are. Do a little research before you turn on your cam, skype, start texting or bbming. Before you send that naked pic or leave that Tigerstyle voicemail, I want you to say the following sentence to yourself.
"Can I trust this woman?"
If there is any hesitation don't do it. This doesn't go just for athletes, but for all men. Just because you aren't being spotlighted on BSO doesn't mean some crazy Twitter/Facebook woman can't blow up your life.
Do you really want your version of Miss Hawaii on Youtube sending a video to all your friends? After watching this video I hope before you become "thirsty" over a woman with her cleavage out on Twitter you will think twice.
As far as my ladies, do you really want to come across like this?
I don't begrudge women who watch to catch a baller, but there is a difference between a hooker on the corner and high price call girl.
All the screaming, foul language, threats, goon affiliation, twitter follower boasts and what not, doesn't help your credibility or soften the assumption that you are crazy.
Being on World Star Hip Hop shouldn't be seen as a lifetime achievement award. Being on "Bad Girls Club" shouldn't be your goal in life.
For all I know what Miss Hawaii is saying is true, but the message gets lost when you are quoting Evelyn from the Basketball Wives every 15 seconds.
You want people to believe you, act and speak like an adult, that is what makes you a "factor"
I would normally tell Kyrie Irving to ignore this, but he might want to get a restraining order or something so the authorities are aware what is going pm.
If any of what she is claiming is true, he needs to chill on that before she shanks him, like some of these other women have been doing to athletes lately.
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More than three centuries ago, Nicholas Willows irrevocably altered his genetic makeup in an obsession-fueled competition with alchemist and Arcane Society founder, Sylvester Jones. Driven to control their psychic abilities, each man's decision has reverberated throughout the family line, rewarding some with powers beyond their wildest dreams, and cursing others to a life filled with madness and hallucinations.
"It is one of the best books I have read on audile"
Reginald Mason is wealthy, refined, and, by all accounts, a gentleman. However, he is not a gentleman by birth, a factor that pains him and his father, Bernard Mason, within the Regency society that upholds station over all else. That is, until an opportunity for social advancement arises, namely, Lady Annabelle Ashton.
"Wonderful romance with a twist"
Deadly Game begins as a mission to protect a politician from an assassination threat. But the operation takes an unexpected turn when Mari, a mysteriously beautiful GhostWalker, is taken hostage. At the same time, Ken Norton, expert assassin and himself a GhostWalker warrior, is on a mission of his own - one that reaches into Mari's own past. No stranger to the ways of violent warfare, Mari must join forces with Ken and trust his every move - each one more intimate than the last.
"Great Book"
For eight years, Commodore Honor Harrington was in the forefront of the battle between the Star Kingdom of Manticore and the powerful People's Republic of Haven. Then she was captured and publicly executed. But Honor is far from dead, what's more, she's going home and taking her people with her.
"Echoes of Honor"
We live in a world of great and increasing complexity, where even the most expert professionals struggle to master the tasks they face. Longer training, ever more advanced technologies - neither seems to prevent grievous errors. But in a hopeful turn, acclaimed surgeon and writer Atul Gawande finds a remedy in the humblest and simplest of techniques: the checklist.
You may know me best as Meredith Nic Essus, princess of faerie. Or perhaps as Merry Gentry, Los Angeles private eye. In the fey and mortal realms alike, my life is the stuff of royal intrigue and celebrity drama. Among my own, I have confronted horrendous enemies, endured my noble kins treachery and malevolence, and honored my duty to conceive a royal heirall for the right to claim the throne.
"A lazy disappointment"
In the wake of interplanetary war, former commander Cordelia Naismith has deserted her own planet to marry the leader of the defeated enemy, Aral Vorkosigan. On his home planet of Barrayar, two rival factions are eyeing the recently vacated throne, and Aral, recently appointed Regent of Barrayar by the Emperor on his deathbed, must stand between them. Lord and Lady Vorkosigan, Aral and Cordelia struggle to establish stability in a fragile government thrown into confusion by the transition of power.
"Lois Bujold always delivers!"
When bookstore owner Caron Avery dresses up as Marilyn Monroe for a charity ball, she decides that for once in her life she'll let her inhibitions go. Before she knows it, Caron is living a night of fantasy with sexy millionaire Baxter Remington in hot pursuit.
Vampires don't exist...do they? Inez Urso is beginning to have her doubts. Her business associate Thomas Argeneau has some interesting traits, like an allergic reaction to the sun, excellent night vision, and not much of an appetite for food. And to top it all off, he just tried to bite her neck...but maybe that was a sign of passion. If so, she'd be happy to experience more, despite her determination not to mix business with pleasure.He's been waiting forever for a woman like her...
"Another Winner from the Argeneau Family"
Recovering from their first mission, the crew of the
Vorpal Blade - humankind's first interstellar craft - is called into emergency action when an alliance gate colony is attacked. Who was the lethal alien enemy? What exactly happened at the colony? And dare the
Vorpal Blade's battle-weary misfits engage a potentially superior force?
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Toddler Wrap Conversion Carrier - Girasol Myth Rojo Rococo Weft Herringbone Weave
The front of the panel, the front of the waist belt, pocket, and front of the shoulder straps are made out of the wrap. The back of the panel, waist belt and shoulder straps of the carrier are made out of brushed canvas. The hood is made out of the canvas. Made in Poland.
Note, that the photo listed here, is a stock photograph and this is not the exact wrap conversion for this listing.
This carrier comes with:
• Removable, regulated hood
• Instruction brochure
• This Tula carrier is a TODDLER wrap conversion made with Girasol Myth Rojo Rococo Weft Herringbone Weave
Product measurements:
• Panel: 15.5" tall & 14.5" wide
• Hip belt: 8" length
• Weight of the carrier - 2 lbs
• Shoulder straps:
The padded part of strap, when not expanded, is 20" and 23" when expanded. The webbing attached to the strap is additional 29" long. The toddler's strap is 18" and 21" when expended. The webbing attached to the strap is also additional 29" long.
Benefits of Tula Carriers:
• Newborn to toddler from 15 - 45 lbs
• Front and back carry
• Easy to use. Fast to put on and take off
• Tula Carrier complies with the European Safety Norm EN 13209- 2:2006
• Business Member of the Baby Carrier Industry Alliance (BCIA)
• Highest quality buckles and belts with safety certificates
• Hood to support baby's head while asleep, to protect from sun or wind, and to allow for comfortable breastfeeding
• Additional padding in shoulder straps and child's leg area for extra comfort
• Three section hip belt that contours around waist
• Machine Washable
More about Tula Ergonomic Baby Carrier
Tula Infant Insert allows wearing infants from 3.5 kg. The Tula "Free to Grow" extensions attach to the panel of the carrier and allow you to comfortably wear your older children.
Babywearing isn't a trend, it is also not a skill you need to learn. Every parent should follow his natural instincts.
We do not support criticism and looking down at parents for the type of a wrap or carrier they chose to use. We believe that every parent tries to make the best decision for his baby.
Have an amazing experience discovering all the benefits of having your child close and your hands free to do as you please.
Every one of you means so much to us.


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For over 40 years, educators with the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) have delivered educational programs that help children, youth and young families with limited resources develop the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and behavior needed to improve their diet, physical activity levels, and become better managers of their food dollars. Food Safety, nutrition, diet and health information can be found at Clemson University's Home and Garden Information Center and the Nutrition Information and Resource Center.


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The London of today promises something for everyone. The London Eye lifts visitors high above the river into vistas that stretch tight across the fading skies. Further down on the South Bank, the Tate Modern contains one of the world's most incredible collections of Modern Art, while the city's 30,000 stores and boutiques will exhaust even the most avid shopper, and its 6,000 restaurants are only too eager to demonstrate why Britons revere their chefs as celebrities.
For those interested in exploring the country's heritage, the Tower of London is an excellent starting point. First constructed in the 11th century, the Tower has been rebuilt several times as later monarchs have left their mark. Still one of London's biggest attractions, and a great celebration of pomp that is free to all visitors is the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace, which happens daily.
As the great dome of St Paul's reflects the colours of the setting sun, London comes alive with an unrivalled nightlife. For those up for something more thrilling than dinner and the theatre, London has a vast number of bars and nightclubs catering to all tastes.
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The first Notting Hill Carnival took place in 1964 when London's Caribbean community introduced the carnival to ease racial tensions. Since then it has become a popular and colourful annual event celebrated by more than two million Londoners of all backgrounds. It is the world's second largest street party after the Rio Carnival held in Brazil. The carnival consists of costume parades, a steel band, jazz and reggae performances, and countless street vendors selling exotic Caribbean food.
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Venues all over Mauritius host the Festival International Krèol which celebrates the vibrancy of the Creole culture with poetry readings, dances, Sega dance spectacles and parties which don't stop until the wee hours. Each year, several events are scheduled such as a conference, a culinary festival and numerous music concerts. In 2009, the flagship event will be held on the final day of the festival with headlining acts such as Jamaican singer Shaggy who will be supported by local groups like Zot Sa, OSB and Blakmen Blues.
November to December 2010
India's most popular traditional festival, with its origins in Hindu mythology, turns the streets of Mumbai, and in fact all major cities in India, into a carnival each year. Traditionally all houses are decorated with earthenware lamps and candles for the occasion, and the letting off of firecrackers can reach deafening proportions. There have been complaints that so many fireworks are used in the city that pollution levels on Diwali nights rise dramatically. Neighbourhoods generally bristle with fun rides, food stalls and curio sellers during the festival. At this time of year, it is customary for people to buy new clothes and household utensils, and exchange sweet gifts.
5 November 2010
Hong Kong is synonymous with shopping, so it is only fitting that they would choose to dedicate a festival to it. Special offers are in abundance, from retailers to restaurants across the city. The diverse shopping experience features a host of summer events and promotions.
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panade" of white bread soaked in milk. This prevents the lean turkey meat from becoming dry. I needed fresh oregano and garlic cloves.
The spices I needed were chili powder and cumin. A skillet is heated with some vegetable oil over medium-high heat, until shimmering.
Next, I add a can of diced tomatoes, pinto beans...
At that point, I sleepily plug in the slow cooker, and nestle the insert into it's cozy spot. I turn it on, at low, for the six hour setting (my slow cooker has a Keep Warm cycle), place the cover on and dinner will be ready when I arrive home.
NOTE: If you don't own a slow cooker, you could simply simmer this chili on low heat for a couple of hours. I'm sure it will be delicious.


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Things you need to know about Medical Alert Systems in Catawba North Carolina
Medical Alert Systems, also known as Personal Emergency Response Systems, have been around since the early 1980s. The medical alert industry estimates that about 1.8 million Americans use these services. A subscriber to a medical alert service usually has a small base station plugged into the telephone line in their home which can automatically dial to a monitoring center. An alarm call can be initiated on the base station by pressing its help button or by pressing the button on a pendant or wrist worn activator. The pendant or wrist band activator is actually a small radio transmitter that transmits a signal to the base station to tell it to dial.
When a call is initiated, the base station dials to the center and the call is answered by an emergency response operator. The center will have several operators to ensure that calls are answered promptly. The operator speaks with you via a headset and can also see on a computer screen the details of who you are, where you live, and who to call in an emergency. The conversation will be recorded on a voice recorder. Your base station has a loudspeaker and microphone so that you can have a conversation with the operator even if you are in a different room to the base station.
Medical Alert Systems are the best elderly monitoring devices around. They can assist seniors in an emergency and give a first alert to the paramedics and your loved ones. Most importantly, they can give you and your loved ones' peace of mind as well as keep the senior independent. This is common knowledge as far as medical alert systems go, but usually seniors have a lot of other questions and concerns besides the obvious.
For instance, let's say there is an emergency situation and a senior pushes the emergency button on the medical pendant. How will the paramedics get into the home? Different medical alert companies recommend different solutions. Some will encourage you to leave a key under the doormat in case of emergency. However, I think that's a pretty risky move. You certainly don't want your solution to also allow people other than the paramedics to have a way into your home.
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There are many people living alone and at risk of medical emergencies. Problems could crop up suddenly, and there would be nobody available to offer help. In such cases, Medical Alert Systems are the best way for getting medical help. With a push of the button, help can be summoned before it is too late.
When the button is pressed, it activates the small base unit in the house. This unit immediately communicates with the monitoring center, starting a two-way voice announcement between the victim and emergency operators, who contact the neighbors, paramedics, fire department, police and relatives. Many companies are promoting medical alert systems. These products are rated based on handiness, compactness, effectiveness, efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
People with Disabilities: Persons with a disability that prevents them from reaching medical assistance alone, a personal alert system can be a lifeline not only to medical assistance, but to personal liberty and self-reliance.
A reliable personal alert system can present the possibility of residing alone. People with disabilities frequently have a choice of options for care. First is frequently a relative or loved one, with the subsequent option frequently being a hired caregiver. Counting on each of these groups can appear intrusive and tiresome, and strip away the sense of self-sufficiency.
The purpose of a home medical alert system is to provide safety and peace of mind for an elderly person and his/her family. If the system uses a poorly trained, unprofessional, and unreliable response center, then there is no safety or peace of mind. Taking the time to research, ask questions, and find out all you can about the response center – the people who will be entrusted to help in an emergency – may be the most important decision you make when choosing the right home medical alert system for you.
While worrying about the safety and security of your aging parents may keep you up at night, a good emergency response system can provide you peace of mind, and help for your elderly loved one if needed. Before you make a decision, learn more about Life Station and see if it is the right home medical alert system for your elderly family member.
Types of Medical Alert Systems in Catawba North Carolina
Life link emergency medical alarms offer something much different from the typical alarm product offered by competing companies. Instead of charging a monthly fee for a monitoring service, you pay only a one-time charge for the device itself. Also, instead of placing you in the hands of a monitoring service, when you call for help you will reach a member of your family, or friend that you can trust.
The following will provide you with a basic introduction to this particular brand of emergency medical alarms. Emergency medical alarms are very important for the elderly because they can allow you to call for help if you fall in the home, or incur any injury that could prevent you from getting to the phone. When a senior citizen lives by himself, it can be very risky. Having one of these devices installed will keep this risk to a minimum by providing you with a safety net just in case something does happen. With Life Link you can call for help using a small pendant you wear around your neck. You can use it to call any home phone, cell phone, or pager you wish, even 911 if you prefer.
The senior wears a compact emergency device that operates like a pendant or wristwatch. In the event the person is injured, all he has to do is press the button on the device, that can send a signal to the base unit in the house. Each and every call in-progress will likely be disconnected, and therefore the base unit will call a number such as a monitoring service or emergency services.
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Something to keep in mind is always that medical alerts for seniors simply have a restricted distance where they are useful. The reason for the reason being the transmitter that this senior is wearing has a limited range and might not attain the home's base unit should it be too far away. Obviously, leaving the house to visit the store would have been a case where the medical alert won't work. However, that could change shortly with devices suitable for smart-phones.
Benefits of Medical Alert System in Catawba County 28609
The process of aging evades no man or woman; growing old is a universal reality and this often comes with a decrease in independence. A large part of this is the fact that many elderly individuals are too vulnerable to live independently. The average household can prove to be a minefield of dangers to one's physical health. Medical alert systems have been designed and perfected in order to allow elderly individuals to enjoy the comfort and pride that comes from living independently while remaining safe.
Even though many of us try to be involved in the lives of our elderly parents or grandparents as much as possible, it is not feasible to be available in case of emergencies 24/7. Peace of mind from owning a personal alarm system not only benefits the individual wearing it, but their friends and family who care for their safety. These systems consist of a portable and easily wearable wireless device that is directly connected to a live monitoring center. When the individual wearing the medical alert device needs assistance, he or she is only the press of a button away from quick medical assistance. The console units are easily portable and the majority of the higher quality systems will be waterproof. This ensures that the user can be safe at all times, and not have to deal with bulky equipment on their person.
But for many people, the biggest advantage of medical alert systems is that they instill a sense of confidence in the individual, and allow them to avoid any type of assisted living situation. Remaining independent and confident is important because our physical health is also directly related to our state of mind, and anything that improves our sense of personal empowerment to live as we choose also benefits our physical health.
Technically, a medical alert system is normally comprised of a wrist band transmitter — resembling a wrist watch — or a necklace-type transmitter that is worn at all times. If the individual should have a medical problem or accident, they can simply press a button on the worn transmitter to communicate with the medical alert monitoring center.
People living with this disease are definitely at a disadvantage if they live alone. Living alone actually decreases their level of autonomy, oddly enough. They are unable to do a lot of the things that a person without osteoarthritis can do, whether it be because they are too cautious, or because the condition limits them in certain ways. Equipping the home of an osteoarthritis patient with a medical alert service can help them regain their independence and combat depression.
When a person is constantly worrying of suffering from a fall or an accident within their own home, they often do not complete much physical activity or limit themselves to do simple tasks such as cooking, doing the laundry or cleaning because it may cause one of these medical emergencies to occur. If they are wearing a medical alert bracelet, necklace or pendant, they can call for help at the first sign of a medical emergency just with the touch of a button. Knowing this can allow them to regain their independence and feel confident in all their regular activities again.


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In the lull between the Supreme Court arguments over the federal health overhaul law and the decision expected in June, we thought we'd ask Americans who actually use the health system quite a bit how they view the quality of care and its cost.
Most surveys don't break it down this way.
When the results came back, we found that people who have a serious medical condition or who've been in the hospital in the past year tended to have more concerns about costs and quality than people who aren't sick. No big surprise there.
But what was notable: 3 of 4 people who were sick said cost is a very serious problem, and half said quality is a very serious problem.
Nearly half of those with recent serious illness say they felt burdened by what they had to pay out of their own pocket for care.
The recently ill are more likely to say the cost and quality of care have worsened over the past five years, compared to people who weren't sick.
Among people who've recently required a lot of care, significant proportions say their treatment was poorly managed, with nearly a third complaining of poor communication among their caregivers. One in eight believe they got the wrong diagnosis, treatment or test.
Those findings led us to investigate the problems people are having, both in our poll and in a series of stories on the radio and the Web we're calling "Sick in America."
The poll, a joint venture of NPR, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the Harvard School of Public Health, is one of very few focusing on people who've actually been seriously ill, injured or hospitalized in the past year.
"This poll listens to the voices of the sick," says Robert Blendon of Harvard. "That provides a good barometer of what's happening in health care in America."
The poll randomly surveyed 1,508 adults across the nation. A little more than a quarter of them had a serious illness, injury or disability requiring "a lot of medical care," or overnight hospitalization within the past 12 months.
If you want to dive deeper, here's a summary of the poll findings, plus the topline data and charts. And you can meet some of the real people who shared their experiences of being sick in America with NPR in this post.
Now to a poll that explores what sick people in America think of their health care and the costs of care. NPR, along with the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and Harvard, surveyed 1,500 people across the country; about a quarter of them self-identified as sick. And the report found that those sick people have a more negative view of the cost and quality of health care than people who are not sick. Among the sick, three out of four said costs are quote, "a very serious problem." And nearly half said the quality of care is a very serious problem.
For more on the study, we're joined in the studio by its author, Robert Blendon, professor of health policy and political analysis at the Harvard School of Public Health. Hi there, Robert.
DR. ROBERT BLENDON: Pleasure to be here.
CORNISH: So first of all, what's the significance of focusing on the views of sick people, in particular?
BLENDON: First is, because they have real experience, you get views of people who are actually living with health care as it's provided; rather than many of us who haven't been ill, giving views that are just very removed from what might go on. And secondly, they are more worried about these problems in this country. And so it gives a chance for them to have voice.
CORNISH: And what's the definition of sick? Obviously, these people self-identified. So what does that really mean?
BLENDON: So the - we asked people if they had a serious illness, medical condition, injury or disability that led them to have a lot of medical care - and that's over the last year - or hospitalized.
CORNISH: So let's talk a little bit about the quality of care because the survey asked a lot of questions about people's perception of - you know, their doctors, the tests, everything. What stood out for you, in those findings?
BLENDON: Well, about half the people were very satisfied with what they received. But for the other half, the issues that emerged are - people who thought their care wasn't well-managed, as a whole, were concerned that the communication between physicians and nurses and themselves really didn't work out very well. And a share of people - and they are not the largest - were really concerned that their diagnosis was not correct, or they got the wrong test or treatment, and something had gone wrong. And so what you have is, is a - half of people who were very satisfied, and the other had very real problems about the care they got. And that's the principal concerns that people who just lived through a year of illness reported to us.
CORNISH: And then on the issue of the cost of care, I want you to help - sort of explain something. We've got here in the study that 73 percent of sick Americans said health-care costs are a very serious problem. And yet among these same people, 63 percent said that they get a good value for what they pay for, when it comes to their health care. And I was wondering if you could help us understand that divide; of essentially saying. we're all paying too much but is it worth it, is it not worth it?
BLENDON: These findings were surprising. You have - sort of these conflicting feelings - I think it's too expensive; it's going to be hard for me to afford; the impact on my family. At the same time, people think that the charges are reasonable given, I think, so many people think most of the care worked out to be very good. But it looks like you're worried about the increasing cost of what things are, but you're not as critical about the services that you're getting - and even the charges for individual services.
CORNISH: Robert Blendon, thank you for talking with us.
BLENDON: Thank you very much for having me.
CORNISH: Robert Blendon, of Harvard's School of Public Health. He's a lead researcher of the Sick in America poll. You can find the entire survey at npr.org. Transcript provided by NPR, Copyright NPR.


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Camping – a.k.a. "Roughing It"
If you're an outdoor buff, nothing beats pitching a tent and sleeping under the stars. Most national parks offer their camping facilities on a first-come, first-served basis – meaning if you don't claim your spot early, you're out of luck come sunset. Be smart. Make a back-up reservation at a nearby public campground.
Unfortunately, sleeping under the stars isn't always free. Some parks charge an additional fee for camping, which can range anywhere from $6 to $16. For those interested in backcountry camping, be sure to contact the park ahead of time, as you may need a special permit to do so.
If you're planning on making reservations before visiting a national park (smart, smart, smart!), here are two places you can contact:
National Recreation Reservation Service - http://www.reserveusa.com/
U.S. National Park Service Reservation Center - http://reservations.nps.gov/
For those of you interested in the "not-so-rough" roughing it, you're in luck. Most national park campgrounds are equipped for RV's. One note of caution: most parks only offer the most basic facilities. If you require electrical hookups, water pumps or disposal stations, be sure to contact the park ahead of time to check if they can accommodate you.
Then, of course, there are the more comfortable accommodations. Given the plentitude of hotels, motels and cabins across the country, you're sure to find something that suits your style in the "great outdoors."
One important note for those of you planning on visiting during the high season (Memorial Day through Labor Day): be sure to book your hotel/motel/cabin reservations three to four months in advance. Accommodations go quickly. The secret is to wait until the season ends when you could save up to 25% on the rate – especially worth considering if you're on a tight budget.
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