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'Promotoras' encourage health in Latino community
By: Sena Christian, The Press Tribune
Trusted community figures help Placer County families navigate complicated systems, live healthier lifestyles
Silvia Lopez shook her hips to the rhythm of Latin beats, moving at a fast pace and not stopping until the instructor on the DVD said she could. "Twenty minutes more," she said, with a tired smile during a water break. Lopez practices the dance-style fitness program called Zumba one hour a week. And she's not alone, as four other women joined her Thursday in a carpeted, small meeting room located in an Auburn strip mall. Usually, about 15 women attend the session but the morning's rain kept some people away. "I like the exercise and it takes away stress and we have a lot of fun," Lopez said, through a Spanish translator. "I'm trying to help these ladies, too." Lopez is a "promotora," a community figure in Latin cultures that is also being used in Placer County. Promotoras, which means "promoters" in English, are trained para-professionals who help families navigate complicated systems and gain access to resources and information, primarily in the area of health. These bilingual cultural brokers also act as liasions, providing language translation, advocacy and transportation. "In our culture, promotoras are key, trusted people in the community, said Elisa Herrera, coordinator of the Latino Leadership Council, which runs the program. "It's all about empowering the family to do what they can to help themselves. They build the skill set of the community." The Latino Leadership Council is a nonprofit agency based in Auburn that assists underserved Spanish-speaking populations in Placer County. About 12.4 percent of the county's 350,000 residents are of Hispanic or Latino origin. About 12 years ago, Maria Cordova, a Roseville resident and now-retired school psychologist, began observing a trend emerging in the local Spanish-speaking population. "I was seeing a lot of domestic violence, a lot of isolation, a lot of depression and things like that," Cordova said. "Women were not being able to find their voice, or say 'no' or ask for what they needed. They didn't know they had any power." She started local women's groups and soon connected with other community activists and professionals. The Latino Leadership Council formed in 2007 to provide feedback regarding the needs of Latino populations to two Placer County initiatives — a Children's System of Care federal grant and the Mental Health Services Act. Cordova took part in the formation of this group and was instrumental in developing the promotora program. Now about 10 women act as promotoras and a few men serve as promotores, mainly to accompany male patients to medical clinics for health screenings. "The men, as the head of the households, don't see themselves as caretakers of the community," Herrera said. "The women are the nurturers." One of those women is Lopez. Through her Zumba class, participants exercise, while learning about nutrition and illnesses, such as diabetes and high blood pressure, which affect Latinos at a higher rate than other ethnic groups. Lopez, a mother of two teenage sons, is considered the class's instructor, but she doesn't actually lead the ladies in exercise routines. Instead, she inserts the DVD and presses play. As a promotora, she also spreads the word, handing out fliers about the free class to Hispanic women she encounters at schools, churches, grocery stores and anywhere else she finds them. Lopez, who works as a housekeeper, used to be a student in the class, before receiving training so she could become a promotora. "More than anything, these classes are for prevention," Lopez said. "The exercise is a great example to women and they have started the habit of walking with their families to the park. They see how important it is to be active and exercise. With their nutrition, they want to change what they eat. It's helpful for their families and community because they share the information." Prevention is critical as some of the women in her Zumba class — and their husbands and children — lack health insurance and don't regularly visit the doctor's office, she said. Edward Glavis, senior vice president and area manager for Kaiser Permanente in Roseville and Sacramento, said the promotora program is making a positive difference in the lives of Hispanic people in Placer County. Kaiser recently awarded the Latino Leadership Council a $25,000 grant, about half of which is used to support the promotora program. "Promotoras are successfully providing information that helps families access care and lead a healthy lifestyle," Glavis said. In November, the Placer Collaborative Network, a project of the Placer Community Foundation, awarded the council its annual Outstanding Collaboration Award. Because promotoras live in, and know, the community, they are able to more easily build trust with those they seek to help. They share information through peer education — an approach Cordova considers key to helping the community become better informed and, more importantly, empowered. "We all experience being a victim but you don't have to stay a victim," Cordova said. "You can become victorious. Power, to me, is when everybody wins." Sena Christian can be reached at firstname.lastname@example.com. ---------- For more information about the promotora program and the Latino Leadership Council, visit www.latinoleadershipcouncil.org.


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Wang has represented Waynesburg in several international conferences and has added significant research elements to the University through her many publications. This year, in addition to presenting, Wang may also have the opportunity to serve as a session chair AIDM 2014.
Wang holds a B.E. from Beijing University of Science, an M.A. from St. John's University, an M.S. from St. Cloud University and a Ph.D. from North Dakota State University.
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What makes the film different from the 2007 British version?
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What do you think are the differences between the humor, and what makes the remixing more appealing than the original?
CR: The British are very mannered. They're very polite with their comedy. [This movie is like] a Timbaland remix. It's a lot more blunt and a lot more — maybe a little bit more over-the-top in places, so it's a funkier version. It's like Aretha Franklin singing a Beatles song.
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TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - Feb. 5, 2014) -
Titan Medical Inc. ("Titan" or the "Company") (TSX VENTURE:TMD)(OTCQX:TITXF) has announced today that it has entered into an agreement with Dundee Securities Ltd. (the "Agent") under which the Agent has agreed to offer for sale, on an overnight marketed "best efforts" basis, units of the Company (the "Units"), each Unit consisting of one common share and one common share purchase warrant, details of which will be determined in the context of the market (the "Offering"). The Agent has been granted the option to offer for sale up to an additional 15% of Units issued under the Offering, exercisable in whole or in part at any time up to 30 days following the closing of the Offering. In connection with the Offering, BayFront Capital Partners Ltd. has been appointed as a selling group member.
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CHICAGO, Sept 1 (Reuters) - Vietnam lifted its ban on imports of distillers' dried grains with solubles, an animal feed byproduct of corn-based ethanol, a trade group and two U.S. DDGs traders said on Friday.
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Guest Post: Tips to Help Separation Anxiety in Dogs
One of the best joys of dog ownership is developing a tight bond with our dogs. Dogs prefer to live in groups because naturally they are highly social pack animals. When they are separated from their packs, separation anxiety occurs. It is characterized by signs of distress when animals are separated from the owner or family group to which they are highly-attached. Separation anxiety is a common behavioral problem in dogs of any breed and any age. If your dog shows behavioral responses whenever you leave home for work like digging or pacing, house-soiling, excessive barking, and destructiveness then your dog may be suffering from separation anxiety.
Since dogs are naturally never separated from their pack and as dog owners it is our job to make the situation less stressful. So let me share with you a few tips on how to ease separation anxiety in dogs.
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Take your dog for a short walk. Use a dog backpack and make sure to put in extra weight in it. This will make the walk more rigorous. Reward your dog with food and water. Though some dogs may need to take some rest before giving them something to eat and drink, they can benefit from hydration. Giving your dog a brisk but rigorous walk will leave them in a quiet and resting mode while you're out of the house.
2. Don't make time a part such a big deal.
Whenever you leave the house or when you return home, never make it a big deal and this means no eye contact, no talk, and no touch. This is a way of communicating to your furry friend that the time you're both apart is no big deal at all! However, you may practice this rule for five minutes or to one hour (depending on the severity of anxiety) before you leave home and when you return.
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Before getting ready to work or leave the house, try leaving all the nervous, guilty, and concerned feelings behind. Make sure to let your dog know that everything will be okay and it is business as usual. Show your dog that you are one calm and assertive leader to ease the separation anxiety.
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Start out small by trying to leave your dog for five minutes. Extend the time to about twenty minutes and then try leaving for an hour. Increase the time you spend away gradually until you leave home without dog problems anymore.
Jihan Cuevas loves dogs. She has a beagle and two German Shepherds. Jihan is also a regular blogger at http://dogfond.com/.


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NHL betting is backing Pittsburgh to extend the Stanley Cup finals to a seventh game, but they'll need a much better performance than Game 5, when they were embarrassed by Detroit. Game 6 goes Tuesday night at Mellon Arena.
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The Red Wings used a four-goal second period to thump the Penguins 5-0 at home in Game 5, with three of those goals coming on the power play. Daniel Cleary, Valtteri Filppula, Niklas Kronwall, Brian Rafalski and Henrik Zetterberg all lit the red light for the Red Wings, who outshot the Penguins 29-22. Chris Osgood stopped all 22 shots he faced, and he was instrumental in keeping the Penguins quiet when they started quickly in the first period.
The Penguins unraveled in the second period, taking a number of silly penalties which gave the potent Detroit power play numerous chances to put the game away. Marc-Andre Fleury was chased in the second, allowing five goals on 21 shots, but a couple of those goals weren't his fault as the defense in front of him disintegrated. Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin were a combined -3, they managed only two shots on net, and the star duo had eight penalty minutes, which showed their frustration with the tight Detroit checking.
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Stáv is a Nordic style of martial arts based upon runic postures, using the 16 runes of the Younger Futhark Each of the runes can be found within the Stáv symbol above.
"Stáv (pronounced st-arv) is a traditional European system which is designed to improve the mind body and spirit. It has been maintained and developed for over 44 generations by the Norwegian Hafskjold family.
"Although based on an ancient philosophy, Stáv is a dynamic and evolving system that can be adapted to meet the requirements of the individual in today's world. The principles have now been made available to a wider audience in order to preserve and enhance the system for future generations". by Mark Alex Pidd Stáv - Tradtional European Philosophy
"[A] recent discussion on the origins of the term Stáv has been interesting and no doubt for some people confusing, so here goes with an attempt to explain things - I trust Ivar will correct any errors I may make here. Ivar's family, the Hafskjolds / Hosling, have practiced a martial art for as long as anyone can remember. This martial art centers around the use of the staff - in Norwegian, the "Stáv". The weapon is used to teach combat principals in general (thus methods for both the use of all / any weapons and for unarmed combat are drawn from staff-work).
"This martial art has, for want of a better term, always been referred to as simply "Stáv" within the family. However, as most of you will be aware, there is rather more to the Hafskjold's martial art than just weapons play. The basis of the martial art is the use of five principals which are related to the five "classes" (Trel, Karl, Herse, Jarl and Könge) and five elements (Earth, Water, Fire, Ice and Wind) but in addition to this the use of sixteen postures and associated breathing techniques and "incantations" (called "galdor"). The sixteen postures are used to make the body form the shape of the 16 runes of the futhark (in the variation used by the Hosling). When a rune is formed, be it carved in wood, written on paper, or formed with the body, it is both the rune itself (the "mystery") and a symbolic depiction of the rune - a rune-stáve.
"Simply, a "Stáv" is thus another way of saying "rune" and to practice Stáv is also to use the runes. This is at once a simple pun allowing one for example to infer the practice of either staff-fighting (which was publicly acceptable in Christian Norway) but also the use of runes (which was not). To those unfamiliar with the Stáv martial art it may seem like suggesting that staff-fighting and the use of runes is an awkward combination, however, the martial aspect of Stáv and the runic philosophy which informs the art are inseparable - no doubt having influenced each other to a great extent within the Hafskjold family.
"However, the Hafskjold tradition is somewhat wider than just a martial art, or for that matter the use of runes. The Hafskjolds also engaged in other activities such as herbalism and the practice of seid - it is my understanding that while these are traditional within the family such arts were not originally referred to as "Stáv" (for example, in the Hafskjold tradition seid has just about nothing to do with the runes and is a very different phenomenon).
"When Ivar first began to teach outside his family he referred to the tradition he was teaching as "Stáv". Initially he basically taught weapons work, concentrating at first on the staff, as well as the use of the runic postures. To those of us that expressed our interests in such things he also passed on his knowledge of seid and various other activities. Lacking any specific traditional name for the practices in general employed by his family, it became standard for us to refer to everything in the Hafskjold tradition generically as "Stáv". In this sense Ivar (and his students) are indeed responsible for coining the term "Stáv" as a way of describing the WHOLE of the tradition, but we in no way invented the term itself, which is indeed traditional (albeit a bit more specific).
"Things have become even more complicated in that having used the term Stáv to refer to diverse practices within the Hafskjold tradition, the term Stáv has also been used (and here I am as guilty as anyone) as a generic term to refer to what others might choose to call "Northern Tradition" or "Asatru" or "Nordic Pagan Philosophy" etc. I'm quite happy for anyone to state that this is a misnomer, and at one level it is (if we define Stáv as either a staff-fighting system based on the runes or as the Hafskjold tradition as a whole then anything beyond that is not Stáv) however, it is as valid a term as describing Native American traditions as "Shamanism" or all Chinese martial arts as "Kung Fu" - a definition that is at a precise level inaccurate but describes things in a way so that people generally get the gist.
"Of course this has in turn meant that in order to describe specifically the Stáv martial art some of us tend to now call it "The Stáv Martial Art" rather than just Stáv so as to avoid confusing a feature of the martial art with Stáv (the whole tradition) as a whole. And in turn, if one uses the term Stáv generically to mean something like "Norse Pagan Culture" one then finds oneself almost obliged to refer to the Hafskjold tradition as "Hafskjold Stáv" to distinguish it from, say, Icelandic runic traditions. I hope this goes some way to clearing things up a little but please post any queries.
In a sense, it is accurate to say that
Stáv is both the term always used by the Hafskjold family and
also that it is a modern invention - the point being that what has
altered is the meaning behind the term not the term itself. Certainly
the term Stáv was in use by the Hafskjold family before Ivar
started to teach outside the family and it is referred to in the
Hafskjold family's traditional poem which describes the activities
that should be undertaken by. "Heimdall's Sons" (for which you can
read either the Hosling, who via the Möre line, claim descent
from Heimdallr; or the whole of mankind as Heimdallr / Rígr is
said to have fathered all the classes of humans)." by Shaun
January 24, 2000, Stáv-web e-Group, a subscription mailing list.
Stáv is a 1500 year old (living) runic tradition that has been preserved in Norway by the Hafskjold family. Stáv contains many aspects, including healings arts. Stáv Healing contains the use of postures, breath techniques, herbalism, joint manipulation, massage, counseling (via the runes) and many other aspects.
The Stáv Seid Circle is devoted to practicing Seid and is a part of the Stáv Association. Stáv, a 1500 year old (living) runic tradition has been preserved in Norway by the Hafskjold family. Seid is basically a form of Witchcraft or Shamanism, as practiced by the Nordic peoples.
Stáv Index - A site dedicated to Stáv, especially the martial arts, runic and craft aspects. "Stáv is a Northern European mind, body and sprit system. The basis of Stáv is Runes, specifically the Danish or Younger Futhork. There are several aspects to Stáv, which can be equated to other better-known systems. The first aspect is the stances, these are at the core of Stáv; they are the embodiment of the runes on which they are based. The stances bring many benefits including low impact exercises, promoting healthy natural breathing, improved posture and relaxation. In addition to the physical benefits the stances promote the flow of megin (life force). In this aspect Stáv is a lot like Tai Chi. As well as the stances Stáv also includes a martial art aspect and a healing aspect but also many other aspects. Stáv is not only all of these but it is also a way of life and outlook.
"The stances have many benefits, many of which are only revealed once the stances have been performed regularly over a period of time. Two direct and almost immediate benefits can be obtained from the stances.
"Regular practice of the stances brings other benefits including improved body posture, firmer stomach muscles and increased flexibility. Indeed those suffering from injury, stiffness in the joints and other restrictions to their movement can gain increased mobility and suppleness from performing the stances on a regular basis. The stances can also be a form of moving meditation which is useful for relaxation and in relieving stress and tension." By Phillip Brough.
Stav International - Heimbu - Beverly, East Yorkshire, England. "This site is the official official site for Ivar Hafskjold, 44th generation heir of the Hafskjold family tradition of Stav. Instructors of Stav as recognized by Ivar are listed here, as are links to all recognized Stav websites. "
Stav - Einherjar Vé, Hull, England. "This site is all about the traditional European philosophy of Stav, it's practice, teaching and development. Stav has been described as European TaiChi and Viking KungFu. While these descriptions are intended to be tongue in cheek they perhaps give a taste of what can be gained. The core of Stav is 16 stances or body postures. These are combined with breathing exercises to give gentle, non-impact exercise to tone and relax. This is where the TaiChi reference comes in. However, these stances, with the breathing techniques, can also be combined in a martial arts aspect. This can be likened to KungFu (the aggressive version of TaiChi). The Stav martial aspect is very effective and again does not put excessive stress and strain on the body.""
Stav Academy - Orkney Islands. The Stav Academy is affiliated to Valgarth Hov and is endorsed by Heimbu and Stav International.
Oxford Stav Hov - Oxford, England. The Oxford Stav Hov is a non profit making organisation devoted to the practice and promotion of the North European Mind-Body-Spirit system of Stav. It is run by Master Graham Butcher, a personal student of Ivar Hafskjold, and is affiliated to Heimbu.
Stav Heimdalla Vé - Dallas Fort Worth area, Texas, USA. The Heimdalla Ve is attached to the Valgarth Stav Hov located in Orkney Islands, under Hov Master Shaun D. L. Brassfield-Thorpe.
Stáv Australia - "Next to the U.K. (where Ivar Hafskjold first started teaching Stav outside of his family), Australia is one of few places that Stav has reached and taken hold so far. Our little community is growing slowly but surely. We are quite widespread across the country at the moment which makes us seem a little thin on the ground. "
Berlin Stav - Berlin, Germany. In August 2001 the first Stav course was held in Berlin. Melinda Kumbalek made contact with the Oxford Stav Hov and organised for Graham Butcher to visit Berlin and teach a two day seminar on the 11 and 12 of August. Eleven people attended, some local to Berlin and others from Hamburg.
Stav Marketing and Publishing - an authorised supplier of Stav literature, videos, and training in Stav.
Stav Stances, a Beginners Guide - a downloadable booklet in pdf (Adobe Acrobat) format for all platforms, by M.A. Pidd. "The foundation of Stáv is a set of 16 stances. These are based on runes and the system includes health, healing, relaxation, meditation, counseling, Norse gods, myths, crafts and martial aspects in a complete and working system."
Stav Runes Notebook, a Beginners Guide - a downloadable booklet in pdf (Adobe Acrobat) format for all platforms, by M.A. Pidd. "At the core of Stav are 16 stances. These are the embodiment of the runes of the Younger Futhork on which the system is based. The Runes Notebook outlines the 16 runes and gives somes clues for their interpretation and meaning. This beginners guide explains how to perform a rune casting (divination) and details the associations of the runes in Stav"
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The Story: A kingdom on the brink of war.A king on the fringes of insanity. A family running for their lives. Ash and Fin's only desire is to be together and dive into their happily ever after, though their conflicting worlds work to pull them apart. Neither is ready to convert to the other's life: become a human or a mer. Little do they know that somewhere in Natatoria a secret holds the fine fabric of everyone's lives together. If the truth is discovered, Ash and Fin will no longer have the luxury of waiting. They'll be forced to choose. But will it be for loyalty or love? Or will someone else make the choice for them if they can't decide?Enter the watery world of treachery, greed, and the binding mer kiss as the story continues with Evergreen, book two of Mer Tales.
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Centennial Building's inclusion as Canada 150 project challenged
Saint John MLA says New Brunswick Museum has more national significance and needs money just as badly
By Jacques Poitras, CBC News
New Brunswick's tourism minister is defending the labelling of an office building renovation in downtown Fredericton as a Canada 150 project.
But the Progressive Conservative Opposition says the New Brunswick Museum in Saint John is far more important to the country's history — and needs the money just as badly.
The issue came up Tuesday when Tourism, Heritage and Culture Minister John Ames was explaining his departmental spending plans to a committee of the legislature.
A $76 million renovation of Fredericton's Centennial Building, including a new courthouse attached to the structure, is featured prominently on the province's Canada 150 website.
Built in 1967
Ames said labelling it as a Canada 150 project was warranted because the building was completed in 1967, the year Canada turned 100.
"The Centennial Building was one of a number of initiatives that was done in partnership with the federal government and had a certain place of pride and history within the province and the country at that time," he said.
But PC MLA Trevor Holder, a former tourism, heritage and culture minister, said he wasn't persuaded.
"I get its modern importance in terms of a more recent story," he said. "I'm just not so sure I get the part of being of national significance in terms of celebrating our country's 150th anniversary."
Ames said none of his department's $5 million Canada 150 fund is being spent on the building renovation, nor is any of the $9.1 million in his capital budget.
The Centennial renovation is being funded by the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure.
Still, Ames justified the expense in heritage terms.
"I am proud to see we're going to continue to see its importance and its relevance in the heritage community," he said.
"I realize there could be some interpretation, if you will, on how we designated heritage properties," he added, but "there's a movement across the entire country to protect modern vessels such as the Centennial Building."
In January, Fredericton author and architect John LeRoux called the structure "without question one of the most important 20th-century buildings in New Brunswick. It's hard for a lot of people to see that, but it is."
Museum needs new home
Holder said he respected LeRoux's expertise but if historical and national significance is a factor, the Liberals should be pushing to find a new home for the New Brunswick Museum collections on Douglas Avenue in Saint John.
"This is Canada's oldest continuing museum," Holder said. "This is clearly an institution that not only protects and celebrates our history and heritage going forward … it's also a very significant part of our place in the Canadian Confederation."
Engineers determined in 2012 that the roof of the Douglas Avenue building might only have five years of life left, endangering the large collection of historical documents housed there.
Those documents include the letters and papers of many prominent Confederation-era New Brunswick political figures.
Holder said if projects are being justified with the Canada 150 label, then the museum should rank higher than the Centennial Building.
"I have some real concerns when we have an office building in downtown Fredericton that's five years older than me … that the current government has prioritized under Canada 150 money," he said.
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Holder said the exhibition part of the museum, at Market Square in Saint John, also needs a new home.
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NFL's crackdown on "excessive hits" doesn't sit well with Lance Briggs: "Plays aren't made in the NFL for being nice. Plays are made in the NFL for being violent."
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Add Chicago Bears Pro Bowl linebacker Lance Briggs to the list of players who feels the NFL is taking the wrong stance by cracking down on violent hits.
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The NFL imposed big fines on three players – Pittsburgh's James Harrison, Atlanta's Dunta Robinson and New England's Brandon Meriweather – for illegal hits last weekend. It warned that, starting with this week's games, violent conduct will be grounds for suspension.
Briggs, like many other players, worries the league could be stripped of its identity. They don't understand how they're supposed to ease up when their job is to deliver the hardest hit they can and maybe even jar the ball out of the opponent's arms.
"If a bunch of growing men are running at each other at full speed, what do you expect?" Briggs said. "Plays aren't made in the NFL for being nice. Plays are made in the NFL for being violent. That's the way the game has been played. That's the way it's always going to be played. And to take that element out of the game, to me it's not football."
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Briggs went through a limited practice Thursday, and getting him back against the Redskins would be a big boost for a defense that has been mostly effective this season but had some issues against the Seahawks.
There were missed tackles. The Bears also were picked apart by Matt Hasselbeck. And they did not force a turnover.
It was a difficult day for a defense that ranks eighth overall. The Bears (4-2) still lead the NFC North, although they've hardly resembled a first-place team while dropping two of its last three.
Much of the focus is on the lack of protection for Jay Cutler, who has been sacked 15 times in his last two games and sat out two weeks ago with a concussion. But the results on defense weren't there, either, against the Seahawks.
The Bears clearly were missing Briggs even if Brian Iwuh had 12 tackles in his place.
"With Lance, that guy can pop the ball out at any time," linebacker Pisa Tinoisamoa said. "He can get an interception at any time, a big sack, cause a turnover or cause a fumble. So that kind of hurt. And he brings an energy. Lance loves the game with a passion. And so when he's out there, it doesn't matter what the score is, he'll always find something to kind of lift the team up. We kind of missed some of that."
The Bears allowed Hasselbeck to throw for 242 yards last week, most of them coming on short, quick passes. When the pressure came, he didn't force anything. If no one was open, he simply threw it away.
McNabb poses a different challenge.
He still has mobility, not to mention the ability to hurl it downfield. He ranks sixth in the NFL with 1,561 yards and has five completions for 50 or more, so it would obviously help to have Briggs.
"Iwuh did a good job last week filling in for Lance, but Lance is Lance," linebacker Brian Urlacher said. "He does what he does. He does it better than anybody in the NFL, so we need him back out there."
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Made this casserole this week and it was very good. I added some salsa to the ground beef mixture as was suggested in another post for a little extra moisture. Also used canned green chilis in the cornbread topping. I served corn along with it but think I will add the corn to the ground beef mixture next time.
I had to use 2 regular egg whites because l didn't have carton egg whites. I also didn't have the jalapenos and used banana peppers instead. But as always, Davita recipes are great!
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Great taste but meat mixture too dry.
I made this tonight July 31st 2012,It was excellent,I will certainly make again and again,I used 1/2 tsp.Mrs.Dash instead of the salt,I used the Liquid whites of eggs instead of the cholesterol egg substitute, I used canned diced green chilies in the topping,I served it with frozen corn.It was not to hot for us, just right.
Made this Monday night (11/20/11). It was tasty, but next time I think I'll add some homemade salsa to it to keep it moist. I left out the jalapenos and it was still good!
Sounds great - Can't wait to try it. One question: When recipe calls for non dairy creamer is that the liquid or powder. When using powder I mix 1 part powder to 2 parts water and then add the amount called for in recipe. Anyone have an answer? Love your recipes Thanks Moderator comment: Good question! Use the liquid nondairy creamer in any of the DaVita.com recipes that call for it unless the recipe specifies powdered.
My boyfriend loved it, I liked it. I put a little salsa in with the beef to give it some moisture, added frozen peas & carrots and used a small can of green chiles in the topping instead of jalapenos.
I tried this for my mom - she didn't like it. I found that the cornbread did not work really well. I don't think I would make it again.
Yum! I liked the heat but only did jalapeno's on half because my Mom doesn't like spicy stuff. Great recipe although I did just use regular jiffy cornbread. I wonder how much that affects the numbers?
this had just the right amount of hot for me.i loved it.
This is good but a little spicy. I substituted diced green chiles for jalapeno peppers.
tHIS WAS JUST A LITTLE TOO HOT FOR ME...BUT I STILL LOVED IT....
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Trichomonas infection is a sexually transmitted infection. It is not normally serious but symptoms can be unpleasant. A course of medicines called antibiotics usually clears the infection.
What is trichomonas and how common is it?
Trichomonas is a protozoan, which is a tiny germ, similar to bacteria. It can infect your genital area. That is, the vagina and urethra in women, and the urethra and sometimes the prostate gland in men. This infection is passed on to other people by having sex (intercourse). This infection does not usually go further into your body and so does not tend to be as serious as other sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
Trichomonas is actually the most common curable STI in the world. However, it is thought that many cases are still not recognised and are not diagnosed.
What are the symptoms of a trichomonas infection?
- A vaginal discharge is common. This is typically greeny-yellow and may be 'frothy'. The discharge usually has an unpleasant or fishy smell.
- Your vagina and vulva may be itchy and uncomfortable. The irritation may extend into your groin. Sex may be painful.
- You may have pain in the lower part of your tummy (abdomen).
- It may be sore when you pass urine.
- No symptoms occur in some women. However, you can still pass on the infection even if you have no symptoms.
- Discharge from the penis is common.
- It may be sore when you pass urine.
- You may pass urine frequently (due to irritation inside the penis).
- No symptoms occur in most infected men. However, you can still pass on the infection even if you have no symptoms.
How does trichomonas infection occur?
Trichomonas infection is usually passed on by having sex (intercourse) with an infected person. As no symptoms may occur in both men and women who are infected, you can pass on the infection without realising it.
What are the possible complications with trichomonas infection?
- Pregnancy. If you have untreated trichomonas infection during pregnancy, you have an increased risk of having an early labour and a baby with a low birth weight.
- In men, trichomonas infection can, rarely, cause an unpleasant infection of the prostate gland (called prostatitis).
- HIV. If you have untreated trichomonas infection, you have an increased risk of developing HIV infection if you have sex (intercourse) with someone who is infected with HIV.
How is trichomonas infection diagnosed?
It is important to obtain the correct diagnosis, as the same symptoms can be caused by a number of different infections:
- A sample (swab) of the discharge from your vagina or penis is sent to the laboratory to be tested. This may be taken by a healthcare professional, or they may show you how to take one yourself.
- Trichomonas is sometimes seen by chance when a smear test is done in women.
- A sample of urine from men may also show the infection.
What is the treatment for trichomonas infection?
An antibiotic medicine called metronidazole is the common treatment. You and your partner should be given treatment at the same time and you should avoid having sex (intercourse) for at least one week after receiving your treatment.
Most people with this infection clear with a short course of metronidazole tablets. Treatment is usually straightforward. Read the leaflet that comes with the tablets for a full list of possible side-effects and cautions. However, the main points to note about metronidazole include:
- This is usually given as a tablet twice a day for 5-7 days or a higher dose as a single dose.
- Some people feel sick, and may be sick (vomit) when they take metronidazole. This is less likely to occur if you take the tablets straight after food.
- A metallic taste is also a common side-effect.
- Do not drink any alcohol while taking metronidazole and for at least 48 hours after stopping treatment. The interaction with alcohol can cause you to be sick and can cause other problems.
- Breast-feeding: metronidazole can get into breast milk but is not thought to affect breast-fed babies. However, to play safe, the standard seven-day course with the lower dose is preferred so that a baby does not receive a large dose. If it is essential to use the large 2-gram single dose then breast-feeding should be discontinued for 12-24 hours after taking it.
Tinidazole is an alternative antibiotic medicine that is sometimes used. This can not be taken if you are pregnant. Breast-feeding should be avoided when taking tinidazole and also for three days after stopping it.
Does my sexual partner need treating?
Yes. Even if they do not have symptoms. You and your partner should be treated at the same time.
Some other points about trichomonas infection
- After you are treated, you may get the infection back if your sexual partner was not treated, or if you have sex with a new partner who has this infection.
- Other STIs are more common in people with trichomonas infection. You (and your partner) may be advised to be tested for other infections.
If you suspect that you have trichomonas or any other STI then contact your local genitourinary medicine (GUM) clinic or see your GP. You can go to the local GUM clinic without a referral from your GP. You can ring the local hospital or health authority and ask where the nearest clinic is. The FPA and BASHH websites below also include information about where you can find your local clinic.
Further help & information
Tel: 0300 123 7123
23-28 Penn Street, London, N1 5DL
Web: www.fpa.org.uk
Further reading & references
- Management of trichomonas vaginalis; British Asociation of Sexual Health and HIV (Feb 2014)
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|Kinetic Energy Induced Smoothening and Delay of Epitaxial Breakdown in Pulsed-laser Deposition
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|Shin, Byungha and Michael J. Aziz. 2007. Kinetic energy induced smoothening and delay of epitaxial breakdown in pulsed laser deposition. Physical Review B 76(8): 085431.
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|We have isolated the effect of kinetic energy of depositing species from the effect of flux pulsing during pulsed-laser deposition (PLD) on surface morphology evolution of Ge(001) homoepitaxy at low temperature (100 degrees C). Using a dual molecular beam epitaxy (MBE) PLD chamber, we compare morphology evolution from three different growth methods under identical experimental conditions except for the differing nature of the depositing flux: (a) PLD with average kinetic energy 300 eV (PLD-KE); (b) PLD with suppressed kinetic energy comparable to thermal evaporation energy (PLD-TH); and (c) MBE. The thicknesses at which epitaxial breakdown occurs are ranked in the order PLD-KE>MBE>PLD-TH; additionally, the surface is smoother in PLD-KE than in MBE. The surface roughness of the films grown by PLD-TH cannot be compared due to the early epitaxial breakdown. These results demonstrate convincingly that kinetic energy is more important than flux pulsing in the enhancement of epitaxial growth, i.e., the reduction in roughness and the delay of epitaxial breakdown.
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Oriented Collagen Scaffolds for Tissue Engineering
AbstractOriented collagen scaffolds were developed in the form of sheet, mesh and tube by arraying flow-oriented collagen string gels and dehydrating the arrayed gels. The developed collagen scaffolds can be any practical size with any direction of orientation for tissue engineering applications. The birefringence of the collagen scaffolds was quantitatively analyzed by parallel Nicols method. Since native collagen in the human body has orientations such as bone, cartilage, tendon and cornea, and the orientation has a special role for the function of human organs, the developed various types of three-dimensional oriented collagen scaffolds are expected to be useful biomaterials for tissue engineering and regenerative medicines. View Full-Text
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Isobe, Y.; Kosaka, T.; Kuwahara, G.; Mikami, H.; Saku, T.; Kodama, S. Oriented Collagen Scaffolds for Tissue Engineering. Materials 2012, 5, 501-511.
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Isobe, Yoshihiro; Kosaka, Toru; Kuwahara, Go; Mikami, Hiroshi; Saku, Taro; Kodama, Shohta. 2012. "Oriented Collagen Scaffolds for Tissue Engineering." Materials 5, no. 3: 501-511.


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Doctors Treat. God Heals. (Really?)
To those asserting that God uses doctors as part of his design for your healing, I'd like to draw a few things to your attention.
If God sees through time and exists beyond time, he saw your sickness or malady before it ever occurred or took root. Yet he said and did nothing to prevent it, which would have been the more efficient and effective course of action.
If God sees your body afflicted with disease or injury and withholds his hand of divine healing until the proper petitions are offered up, he is essentially blackmailing you with pain, more interested in receiving accolades than demonstrating mercy and miracles.
If God's "plan" for your recovery involves no direct healing miracle, but instead requires hugely expensive ambulance rides, surgical procedures, hospital stays and medications (often plunging whole families into financial crisis), he is purposefully allowing your physical burden to feed a financial one. (Tell me again why a cherished child of the Almighty would ever need to worry about a deductible.)
If God is using human hands as specific, chosen tools for your healing, why do so many of those hands belong to other (or no) faiths? And why does the physician/caregiver scenario work exactly the same for those outside your faith?
Finally, if you are prepared to give God the credit for improvements in your condition, are you also prepared to give God the blame when the disease worsens, when the infection intensifies, when the cancer spreads, when the organs fail, and when the scenario doesn't have a happy ending?
Too many times, I've seen people gaze lovingly into an empty sky, ignoring flesh-and-blood caregivers standing only inches away in favor of an invisible Friend who never speaks, never calls, never appears, never intervenes. Good news is attributed to miracles. Bad news is attributed to a lack of faith, an attack of dark spiritual forces, or the perverse idea that a loving father would need to "afflict" a child to build his/her character.
Why would I seek to rain on the prayer parade when it gives so many comfort in their darkest of hours? Well, I think the question should be phrased differently:
Why are so many God-followers content to ignore the doctors, nurses, support staff, scientists and ambassadors of modern medicine, and often in full view of the real "healers," direct their gratitude to a deadbeat parent?
The fact is, if God exists, he allowed tragedy to befall you and is holding the solutions hostage until you bow down and kiss the ring. If he doesn't exist, you're wasting time and energy that should be directed toward those who have met your condition with education, experience, skill, compassion, dedication and sacrifice.
It's time to recognize and thank, with all of our hearts, the true healers.
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We are very pleased to be one of the first to exhibit at a new gallery - The Old Bank Gallery in Hayes
Get your Free tickets for Parallax Art Fair in Chelsea Town Hall on 25-26/2/17 where I will be exhibiting some of my art work. It would be lovely to see some familiar faces from BAS where more than 6000 works of fine, decorative and applied arts from around the world will be exhibited. It is a place where different cultures mix and new ideas are shared all in uplifiting surroundings and to the accompaniment of classical and jazz musicians.
Bromley Art Society's Christmas Exhibition will be held at Stanley Halls, 12 South Norwood Hill, London SE25 6AB
Art for sale, demonstrations, and lots to see. Solve your Christmas present worries all at once! We expect a range of Paintings; Drawings; Textile Art; Ceramics; Glass; Original Prints ; Jewellery
The exhibition will be open 10am - 5pm,. from November 19th to 26th. There will be a private view on the evening of Friday 25th
The Bromley Branch of the Workers' Educational Association (WEA) is holding its annual public lecture on 19/11/2016, under the title "Art Appreciation - Brush Up Your Shakespeare". To commemorate the 400th Anniversary of the death of William Shakespeare, this course looks at his artistic legacy as commemorated by composers and artists. Feedback from previous years has been positive.
I've been accepted to exhibit in a Contemporary Painting exhibition at the Brick Lane Gallery. I was just wondering if any of you have exhibited there and what you thought. I would have to pay for my space and I'm a little concerned that I might pay and not get much out of it. Any advice would be appreciated. Ideas of good places to exhibit or how to get work into a gallery.
Yes - we have two exhibitions on at the same time!
Yes - we have two exhibitions on at the same time!
I am pleased to say that the BAS life classes held at Ripley Art centre will continue to run every Tuesday evening for the rest of the year. The class has grown in numbers and now occupies the music room. Over the coming months we will be introducing new models both male and female and of course staying with many of our favourites. Remember, all materials are supplied and tuition is provided. The classes are drop in and the cost is £10.00 per session on the night. Beginners and the experienced are welcome.
Bas will be exhibiting at Ripley Art Centre between 13th April and 23rd of May. Submission forms have gone out to all active members by email and by post. I hope as many of you will exhibit as possible. It is short notice of course, what else has changed ?. However exhibitions are an important opportunity to promote The society, our own work and the arts in general and I hope many of you will make the effort.
Handing in day will be the 12th of April between 10:30 AM and Noon
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Whimsically working through your relationship alphabet can be an interesting exercise and a great way to be reminded of all the different aspects and components that contribute to a good working relationship. Upon reflection you may agree or disagree with some of the points you raise, but simply taking time to ponder over each letter can in itself be a valuable investment in your relationship.
Your relationship 'Xs'
X kisses
During times when you're apart, why not send kisses via text? Taking a second to send even a simple 'x' can be a huge investment in your relationship, letting your partner know that you're thinking about them. Finding ways to demonstrate your love gives welcome reassurance, possibly helps ease a difficult situation they're going through and provides clear evidence of your thoughtfulness.
Maybe your partner likes pornography, or is more sexually adventurous than you. Would you be willing to try some of their suggestions, have a go? If you're apprehensive it can help to set a time, usually best away from the bedroom, to discuss your concerns, where you agree to take things slowly. Don't allow yourself to be bullied or intimidated into something you're not comfortable with, but talking about sex together may open up an exciting side to your relationship. Share how you feel about sex and your sex life, maybe make a few suggestions of your own and see if there's a compromise that can be reached.
Your relationship 'Ys'
Yes is a great word for moving you out of your comfort zone. It can introduce adventures, allow you to meet new people, explore other places, hobbies and interests. Be receptive to opportunities that come your way. But also appreciate that yes isn't always a positive response. If you're constantly obliging or agreeing with others you may gradually feel resentful or put upon. Push yourself enough and enjoy chances to grow.
Exasperatedly shouting 'You make me feel' can sound accusatory and even aggressive, not really the most effective way to discuss an issue or problem in your relationship. Those types of conversations can rapidly devolve into accusations and counter-accusations, oftentimes repeating past grievances and rehashing old conversations, thus achieving very little. Try to 'own' your own feelings by instead saying 'when you do this' or 'when this happens I feel'. Using a more positive introduction can enable you to explore what's bothering you and find ways to resolve disharmony and hurt.
Your relationship 'Zs'
Showing a zest for life, an interest in each other's activities and day-to-day stories is seductive, complimentary and can pay dividends in strengthening your relationship. Even during the busiest of times it's important to set aside some 'us' time to talk, exchange your news, demonstrate enthusiasm and be keen to share in each other's lives.
Sleep can really impact on a relationship, especially if it's broken or repeatedly disturbed. If one of you snores, is a restless sleeper or works various shifts it's not unreasonable to perhaps have separate beds or even bedrooms. It's far better to have a good night's sleep and spend intimate time together at other times, perhaps early morning or last thing before bed.
Being loyal and connected supports your XYZ and helps you both feel important and able to contribute meaningfully to the health and happiness of yourself, each other and your relationship.


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Hydraulic fracturing is a technique to extract gas from rock. But people living close to fracking sites are concerned about the impact of toxic chemicals used in the process.
Technically water is mixed with sand and chemicals, and the mixture is injected at high pressure into the ground to create small fractures in the rock and let out the gas. This page collates recent DW content on the topic.
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The weekend was very relaxing and low key with the highlight being a superb seafood dinner on Saturday night at a local restaurant at the end of the pier. It's too flash in terms of decor or presentation but the seafood is fresh and delicious. The place has got plenty of atmosphere and it's packed full of locals which is always a good sign that the food is good and the prices are reasonable. I had a whole grilled Snapper in a lemon butter sauce on a bed of the lightest, fluffiest mash - all cooked to perfection and full of flavour. I hope you had a great weekend too!
Melissah xox
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