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Sir Windows Churchill once said:
To each programmer there comes in their lifetime a special moment when they are figuratively tapped on the shoulder and offered the chance to improve their workflow and save them from future pains in the ass. What a tragedy if that moment finds them unprepared or unqualified for that which could have been their finest project.
That tap is usually the first time one hears of this mystical thing called version control.
This post is an introduction to Git –arguably the best and most popular version control system around– meant for anyone with zero or almost nil experience on the subject. Also, it isn't supposed to be a detailed tutorial as there are plenty of those on the internet; this is a reference guide to (hopefully) help you understand the basic principles and begin a more thorough research on your own.
What is version control?
Programmers and artists alike have suffered when creating backups of their projects.
What if there'd be a magical way to keep versions of the different states a project undergoes, without having a mess of a directory?
Version control, defined as «the management of changes to documents, computer programs, large web sites, and other collections of information,» is the key to achieve this.
What is Git?
Plenty of options exist, either free or proprietary, that offer version control in one way or another; Mercurial, SVK, Subversion and Perforce are some of them. There's one that has grown in popularity since a while ago, overshadowing the rest: Git.
Created by Linus Torvalds in 2005, Git is nowadays one of the most popular version control systems around, designed to be robust, fast, efficient and distributed.
Basic Terminology
|"On-disk data structure which stores metadata for a set of files and/or directory structure"; at least that's what Wikipedia has to say about that. For our purposes, a repository is a gittified (?) folder.
|A set of changes applied to the previous state of the repository. Each commit is identified by a unique string: its SHA-1 hash value.
|Projects tend to follow a non-linear development; like a tree, branches may spring with their own course. In other words, a branch is a deviation from a previous set of commits.
|Although development may be non-linear, the desired state of the project is usually associated to a particular branch. Merging is the action of taking two branches and applying the commits from one into the other. It can be either the most beautiful thing you'll see or hell itself.
|Pointer to the latest commit in a branch. When it points to any other commit, it's called a detached HEAD.
|A user-defined name for specific commit of interest. It's usually used to denote the version of the software at a specific time.
Why Git?
Sadly, I haven't used any other version control system other than Git. In a way, that was great as it meant that I wasn't biased by or accustomed to other philosophies; the toll, however, is that I have no background experiences that let me compare if Git is actually better or not. But, from what I've researched and learned from friends, Git and Mercurial are the most popular choices.
One of the things that stands Git apart from its competition is its design. Most version control system keep track of the difference or delta of the different states of an object; Git, on the other hand, saves each state as a snapshot. It does that intelligently, though; objects that haven't changed from one snapshot to the next, are just stored as a pointer to the previous version. This approach makes it very easy to change between states of a project very fast and easily.
Furthermore, Git is intelligent enough to figure out how to merge (i.e. join) different states for the same object, given that a good workflow has been used. The process should be transparent to the user; sometimes it isn't, but more on that will be mentioned later.
There's a constant debate on the internet between Git and Mercurial, so it wouldn't be harmful to do some research on that, even if you decide to stick with Git. As a fun fact, Facebook moved from Git to Mercurial in 2014 because its code base became too large and they found the latter was better at scaling than the former.
How to Git?
Git is an open-source project and it can be used freely just by installing it in a computer; however, projects usually require two things: backups and teamwork. There's the need to have the project available to all developers of a project and it means either a private server or an online service.
The two most popular services around are GitHub and BitBucket. Both have free and paid plans, although BitBucket is nicer for low-budget developers.
Even though Git works through the command line, some client apps provide a user-friendly GUI. Atlassian, owners of BitBucket, developed SourceTree, for example. Some purists may call them aberrations but I consider them a great stepping stone for anyone beginning to work with Git (or any other version control). The initial configuration of git (the tool) is tedious; by installing GitHub for Windows, for example, that initial chore is not necessary as the app does it for you. For anyone interested on doing it the ideal way, check Set up Multiple SSH Identities on Git by Jorge Palacios.
Learning curve
One of the first roadblocks when learning how to git is its steep curve of difficulty. Part of that difficulty comes from the amount of commands available, which might seem overwhelming; some commands even are multipurpose, making them an extremely powerful tool that can be confusing for newcomers. This key characteristics is one of the many reasons some developers prefer Mercurial, as it's more consistent with its commands.
I'll be working in a more detailed insight into the basic and more advance commands in a later post, but let's check some of the most common ones and see what they do:
|Sets up the current folder for git
|Like init, but using a remote repository as the source
|Reports any changes on the current branch pending to be committed
|Review the history of commits
|A multi-purpose tool, but it's generally used to changes the HEAD to the specified ID
|Marks the selected pending changes as ready to be committed
|Defines a new state for the repository. A commit message is not required but is recommended
|Applies the commit in the selected branch into the current branch
|Shares the latest state of the current branch with the remote repository
|Retrieves the latest state of the current branch from the remote repository
|Shorthand for first executing git fetch and then git merge
In conclusion
Are version control systems perfect? Well, that depends on your definition of the word; they can be magical, but they sure aren't a silver bullet. As mentioned earlier, merging can be a hell if the workflow isn't good. Their Achilles heel is the human factor; if two different soon-to-be-merged commits change an object at the same spot, the system can't figure out which change should be considered as the correct one and human input will be expected to unravel such mess.
Additionally, these systems work best on objects that can be easily merged (text files, for example). How can the machine coherently merge binary files like images or audio? Even for a human, having the right tools, the process wouldn't be straightforward.
Is Git perfect? Not by far, but it's one of the best solutions around. It is a great tool that once mastered will become a great ally for any developer. And while at first it may seem scary and uncanny, it only needs some practice and the will to learn it.
I'm still deciding if the next post on this topic will be about the basic commands available. Plenty of material and tutorials exist on the internet, so I don't want to reinvent the wheel; maybe I'll be focusing on how to achieve daily day tasks and deal with (and avoid) basic roadblocks.
If you're a developer working with Unity, don't miss my earlier post: Version Control and Unity3D. For more information on Git, visit its official site: git-scm.com.
If you have any stories on how you learned to Git, feel free to share them in the comments.


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Agriculture (Livestock Husbandry)
The overall aim of the programme is to provide learning experiences that enable students to further develop their core Livestock husbandry knowledge, skills and personal attributes required for specialising in either Dairy or Meat and Fibre sectors within the Agricultural industry.
- Level:3
- Credit Value:70
- Awards:New Zealand Certificate in Agriculture (Livestock Husbandry)
- Location:Greymouth
- Method of Study:Classroom theory and on farm practical
- Holiday Duration:2 weeks
- Teaching Duration:22 weeks
- Total Duration:24 weeks
- Start Date:June 2019
- End Date:November 2019
Free fees may apply, refer to www.tpp.ac.nz/freefees
- Domestic Breakdown
- Tuition Fee:$3,570
- Student Service Fee:$58
- NZQA Fee:$112
- International Fee (2018):
Full fee breakdown click here
Core Elements
The core elements are covered in the following categories:
- Assist with mating and parturition
- Assist with prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of livestock health problems
- Assist with the rearing of livestock
Programme Structure and Workload
The programme has a mixture of classroom theory and on farm practical work experience as well as work experience placement where appropriate.
Further Study Paths
Level 4 or higher studying within the Primary I.T.O.
Career Opportunities
- Agriculture contracting
- Farm manager
- Share milking
- A.I Technician
- Dry stock farming
Entry Criteria
- Applicants must be over 16 years of age.
- Minimum of three years secondary school of completion of NCEA level 1 or 2.
- Applicants for whom English is a second language must meet IELTS (or equivalent) Level 5 or above. Special Entry may be granted where evidence exists that the applicant can successfully complete the programme.
Special notes
- Students can be enrolled in the above where evidence exists that the applicant can successfully complete the programme.
- Special Entry may be granted where evidence exists that the applicant can successfully complete the programme.

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It's not surprising that previous winners The Greenway Primary School won either. They sang regularly to their plants. One potato, two potatoes seemed to be a favourite!
Most of the winning schools also said that they made sure they watered the plants on a very regular basis. Our expert farmer in Suffolk says that the amount of water you give your plants has a direct effect on the size of you spuds. Don't forget that a potato is 80% water and it has to come from somewhere!
Some of our winners found volunteers to come in and water the plants during the holidays while others asked parents to take the potatoes home for the holidays. The children loved to have a bit of responsibility and it helps to enforce the key messages about growing and looking after plants. They are so proud of their achievements when they harvest the crop.
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Darke County Center for the Arts recognizes the Ketrow foundation for their support of the arts in Darke County. DCCA thanks the Ketrow foundation for their contribution to the 2015-2016 season and forwarding DCCA's mission to encourage cultural enrichment in the community. "The Music of Rodgers & Hammerstein" performances by Toledo Symphony Orchestra, at Henry St. Clair Memorial Hall, Saturday, May 14 as the final show in DCCA's 2015-2016 Artists Series. The Ketrow Foundation also supports DCCA's Family Theatre Series and Arts in Education programs, which benefit Darke County youth and their families. According to DCCA Executive Director Andrea Jordan, "The Ketrow Foundation's support of children's programming makes it possible for us to present wonderful, creativity enhancing Family Theatre Series programs at an affordable ticket price, and enables all Darke County public school students to experience a professional artistic program each year." Jordan continued, "We are absolutely thrilled to see the children in our community receive the benefit of their generosity and ensuring the opportunity to learn and grow through the arts."
Toledo Symphony Orchestra will fill the stage at St. Clair Memorial Hall to perform "The Music of Rodgers & Hammerstein," featuring music from classic favorites including The Sound of Music, Carousel and The King and I. Formed in 1943 as The Friends of Music, the Toledo Symphony now in its seventy-second season, reaches an audience of more than 260,000 annually, and has built a strong national reputation for its artistic excellence and community programming. Tickets for the Saturday, May 14, 8:00 PM concert are $30/$15 students.
DCCA's Family Theater Series presents three professional theatrical programs specifically chosen to reach out to the young and young at heart. DCCA's 2015/2016 Family Theatre Series included three performances - Theatreworks USA presented The Lightning Thief on October 4th; ArtsPower's colorful musical production of the storybook favorite Madeline & the Bad Hat on November 15th; And most recently, Lightwire Theater returned to Darke County with a cosmic adventure of their latest electroluminescent puppetry production Moon Mouse A Space Odyssey on April 3. Family Theatre Series shows take place at St. Clair Memorial Hall, in Greenville, and thanks to continued community support ticket prices have remained at $5 since the first performance in 1997.
DCCA Arts In Education programs for 2015/2016 included Kim & Reggie Harris presenting Music of the Underground Railroad and songs of freedom for students in grades K-3; the Mad River Theater Works production of John Henry brings history to life for grades 4-6; Living Voices returned to St. Clair Memorial Hall to present the story of Anne Frank Through the Eyes of a Friend to grades 7 & 8; and as seen on NBC's "The Sing Off" a cappella sensation VoicePlay, performed for Darke County High School students. Arts In Education artists are generally in residence for a week as they tour all of the eight public school districts in Darke County. These programs are open to the public; contact the DCCA office for more information.
Greenville Federal, Jim and Enid Goubeaux and Harry D. Stephens Memorial, Inc. are also sponsors of the Toledo Symphony Orchestra performance. The performance is also sponsored by the Lydia E. Schaurer Memorial Trust Fund. Additionally, the Ohio Arts Council helped fund this program with state tax dollars to encourage economic growth, educational excellence and cultural enrichment for all Ohioans. DCCA also receives operating support from the Harry D. and Esther Stephens Memorial.
For more information on Darke County Center for the Arts contact the DCCA office at (937) 547-0908 or visit our website CenterForArts.net.


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VVV: "The first patch for WRC4 has just been released across all of its compatible platforms, adding an array of tweaks and bug fixes to Milestone's latest licenced rally game."
N4G is a community of gamers posting and discussing the latest game news. It's part of NewsBoiler, a network of social news sites covering today's pop culture.


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Probate is a judicial process by which assets are distribution to deceased person's heirs and beneficiaries. Probate proceedings are necessary when a person dies with property titled solely in his or her name. In that case, probate is the only method to transfer the property to the person's beneficiaries.
Probate has gotten a poor reputation in recent years. Countless books, articles, and seminars describe the horrors of probate, and how to avoid it. However, the cost and delay associated with probate is usually exaggerated.
You will need to gather the following documents and information to start probate:
In general terms, a personal representative has the following duties in an informal probate proceeding (other duties may apply in each case):
The cost of probate is not as high as most people believe. It consists of four fees -- filing, publicaton, administrative, and legal. The fees are determined as follows:
The time to complete probate is also misunderstood. It takes at least five months to complete the probate process. However, four months of that time are allowed for creditors to make claims against the estate. In many cases, a portion of the assets are distributed to the heirs while the probate proceedings are still pending.
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Shaken FoundationsWednesday, January 27, 2016
I am so thankful that the damage to their home was only minor and that she and her husband are safe. It is a frightening experience to have the ground tremble beneath your feet. For those of you who have experienced an earthquake, you know how unsettling it can be. As the ground moves and you hear the strange groaning from the bowels of earth you realize that there is nothing you can do to stop it. Yes, you follow protocol and get beneath a strong doorway and stay away from the windows, but the frightening sensation of the earth moving beneath your feet continues. In those terrifying moments you realize the situation is totally out of your control.
Have you ever felt that sensation in your life? Have you felt the foundations of your world crumble, as the things around you seem to shatter and fall to the ground? Have you heard the rumble of destruction assault your ears as you struggle to make sense of what is happening knowing that the situation is beyond your control? Many of us have and many of us will. Trials are common and not something we can avoid in our lives. Chaos and confusion will reign in troubling circumstances. However, it is how we handle them that determines our survival.
A broken heart, a lost job, unrest between friends…all of these and more can shake the foundations of our lives. We live in a broken world. But when we remember the One who is aware of all things is with us and will never leave us, we are able to stand against the troubles we face. We are loved, unconditionally and without bounds. In the stillness of the night when we desperately search for answers to our hurts, God is by our side. As we turn to Him in prayer, clinging to His word, we are comforted in our sorrow and stress. He will carry us when we can't walk another step. Though things are confused and in turmoil, God will guide us to safety.
How do I know this? I know because it is the story He has woven into my life. Every time, without fail, that I have faced a situation beyond my control, one that threatened to break me and leave the shattered pieces of my life on the floor, He has rescued me. Every time I have turned to Him in prayer, trusting that He works all things out for the good, I have felt the relief of His peace well up inside me. God is stronger than our trials. He is bigger than our pain. His love for us goes deeper than the foundations of the earth and even if our world were to be shaken, He would still be with us.
God gives us the courage to survive. He promises us that in His perfect timing all will be made right. We can rest assured knowing that our nerves will be soothed and our fears will be lifted. The pain in our hearts will be healed, for our God is a compassionate God and nothing can separate us from His love.
So thankful for His love,
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Ohhh Joan, You have described my life the last several months with every word you have written. So many changes, unexpected that is, and a foundation that has rumbled so greatly my permanent position has become one of a door way shelter. I, too am so very thankful for His love and my shelter in Him.What a great post!! (Glad your family are all safe)ReplyDelete
Blessings to you!!
Hi Stacey!Delete
I'm so sorry there have been these challenges in your life recently... But what a blessing that our God is here to love and shelter us! He will never let us down! Praying that you find courage and much peace in the days to come!
Blessings, Joan
Thank you Joan :) I will be adding this post to my favorites on " She Stands"Delete
Great post, Joan. Brings back to my mind the "worst" time in my life, when the rug really got pulled out from under it, and I was as helpless to fix the situation as if it had been a literal earthquake. It was the worst of times, yet the best of times, because it made me have to lean on God instead of trying to rescue things myself, and learn truly to trust Him. Oh, the amazing things He did, and how clear was His working in my little life! Without the "earthquake," would I have ever known what miracles He still can do? I don't think so. I was saved out of skepticism.ReplyDeleteReplies
Isn't it incredible how God can bring such miracles and blessings out of awful situations? I've been amazed by what He does...though, you'd think by this time I wouldn't be surprised anymore! LOL But, I love God's surprises and how He works. God never wastes a hurt. I am so grateful!Delete
Blessings, Joan
"We are loved, unconditionally and without bounds." What a beautiful truth to let soak in no matter what circumstances you're in. What you've shared reminds me a verse I have recently been meditating on:ReplyDelete
"As pressure and stress bear down on me, I find joy in your commands. (Psalm 119:143)
We can't always control our situation, but we can control our response. Staying rooted in the Word and in God's love is definitely where I want to be. So glad to be visiting you from #CoffeeForYourHeartReplies
Hi Becky! Thanks for dropping by! That verse is so perfect. God's word always brings comfort and joy no matter what the situation!Delete
Blessings, Joan
I was working in San Francisco when the Loma Prieta quake hit. It was a very frightening experience. And can say the ground beneath me has had it's fair share of shakes lately. I am thankful for a God who keeps me grounded.ReplyDeleteReplies
Yes, God is our strength during uncertain times! I'm praying that He covers you with courage, strength and peace during this difficult time you are facing. God is so good! I know He will carry you thought!Delete
Blessings, Joan
Beautiful testimony of God's faithfulness. I have been studying the book of Acts and have seen the struggles of the early believers in a new light. Even Paul had times when he was shaken. In Acts 18:9 the Lord spoke to Paul in a vision, "Do not be afraid . . . for I am with you."ReplyDeleteReplies
Yes, just like the early believers, our faith can waiver at times. However, as we look to God and remember all He has done, we have the courage to stand in whatever our circumstance! There is no need to fear for God is with us!Delete
Blessings, Joan
- Valerie RichardsonJanuary 28, 2016 at 8:15 AM
Beautiful words, Beautiful Joan, Beautiful God. Thank you for this nourishing meal that reminds me I am on ONE FIRM FOUNDATION! Beautiful, indeed!ReplyDeleteReplies
Thanks, Valerie! We do indeed have a beautiful God...full of compassion and grace. Remembering His steadfastness when things are seeming to fall apart gives such strength. We can face whatever is before us with God by our side! Thanks for your sweet comment!Delete
Blessings, Joan
I love this, Joan! So grateful for a God who gives me the courage to SURVIVE anytime my feet are on shaky ground! #livefreeThursdayReplyDeleteReplies
He is our unmovable Rock, isn't He? I'm so thankful for the courage He gives, too!Delete
Blessings, Joan
I was in an earthquake when I lived in Washington and they are terrifying! It is a comfort though to know that God is always with us no matter what the trials we face! Thanks for a great reminder!ReplyDeleteReplies
I've been through a few of them, too (I live in California). You are right...they can be scary! I am so thankful to remember that in earthquakes, in trials and in joys our God is right by our side! He loves us and that's enough for me!Delete
Blessings, Joan
I love that you ended with that verse in John. It is such a remnant of hope for us to remember. I can't imagine the chaos and fright of being in an earthquake like your sister endured, and I am so glad they are ok. You did a great job tying this to the lesson of trust that He calls us to live out daily.ReplyDelete
The verse in John is one of my favorites. Even though we are not immune from troubles, we are not alone in them. God is always by our side. He promises to carry us through! Thanks for stopping by today!Delete
Blessings, Joan
Great encouragement here, Joan. He is the lifter of our heads. I can relate to those seasons that felt entirely out of my control, but yet were neatly within the margins of all God had planned. He is a good, good Father. A little late, but visiting as your neighbor from #threewordwednesday. :)ReplyDeleteReplies
Hi Tiffany! Thanks for coming over from #threewordwednesday! I'm glad you were encouraged...yes, He is a good, good Father! I receive so much comfort when I remember I am loved by Him!Delete
Blessings, Joan
This was such a beautiful post, Joan. Our lives have been tossed about, keeping us stuck in limbo for almost 5 years now. But God. My two favorite words! He's kept our foundation firm and sharpened our ability to live in limbo while trusting Him and keeping His joy and peace as the cornerstone of our testimony. Knowing He will always be there to turn to - always there to reach in and rescue is so comforting. I can never understand how unbelievers weather the storms. I pray for many to know His hope, His comfort, His rescue - and this post will bring that to some who may have never known!ReplyDelete
Blessings and smiles,
Thanks so much Lori! I love adding those two words to any sentence about my trials! What an encouragement... No matter what is happening, no matter how challenging something is..."but God!" He is the answer to all our troubles. He turns the problem into a blessed answer. I'm joining you in praying for those who are yet to know His hope!Delete
Blessings, Joan
Yes, I have had my foundation rocked. When I lost my older sister suddenly at 19, my world changed forever. But The Lord carried me, despite my fierce anger and sadness. I'm so glad your sister is okay after that powerful earthquake!ReplyDeleteReplies
What a tragedy to lose your sister. I'm so sorry... I love that you know that the Lord carried you during that time of sadness and grief. We can count on Him to always by by our side helping us through even the most difficult of times.Delete
Blessings, Joan
Romans 8:37 is one of my all-time favorite verses. This was a good reminder that I needed today! I hope you can stop by:ReplyDelete
God is our strength, isn't He? Thanks for stopping by! Blessings, JoanDelete
I so loved that whole paragraph which followed, "How do I know this?" It's the story He's woven into my life too. Beautiful words of encouragement, Joan. Much love to you. xoxoReplyDeleteReplies
Hi Beth! Yes, God teaches us through our stories, doesn't He? But, they are good lessons that I love to share with the hope that they will encourage others! Hope you're having a blessed Sunday!Delete
Love to you, too! Joan
This I recall to my mind, therefore I have hope. The Lord's lovingkindnesses never cease, for His compassions NEVER fail, they are new every morning. . .Delete
Despite feeling shattered and broken, we always get another day.
We can count on our Loving Father to never leave our side! He will give us the strength we need to face all that is before us! I am so thankful!Delete
Love you, Bonnie! Joan
Every time...He has rescued me. What encouraging words to read this morning. God knew I would read the words he gave you. Thank you for your faithfulness in writing HIS words.ReplyDeleteReplies
Good morning, Pamela! I'm so glad this post encouraged you! God will carry us through each circumstance placed before us. He'll never leave us alone for His love is great. Blessings to you on this beautiful Sunday! JoanDelete
Hi Joan! I consider myself blessed to know with all my being that what you've shared is true. So thankful for His love. Amen. Thanks for linking up with #GiveMeGrace today!ReplyDeleteReplies
I love how God shows us His love when we need it the most! During the times in my life when I felt things falling apart, God gave me strength to continue. His love carried me through. I'm with you...I consider myself blessed!Delete
Blessings, Joan
Came back to your words twice. Truth will do that. You're the #GiveMeGrace Wordsmith of the Week!ReplyDeleteReplies
Thanks so much, Lisha! It is such a comfort to remember that God is always by our side! He'll carry us through everything that is before us. No matter how difficult or painful our trial, we are never alone...Our God is such a compassionate God!Delete
What a blessing to have a shout out from you at #GiveMeGrace!
Blessings, Joan


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I wrote that years ago.
It was evident to me that I was a wanderlust who knew how to take a good picture, and that I'd find a way to let those two things be my guiding light in life. And indeed, they have.
I'm sure there are others out there who aren't that different than me.
Maybe you're struggling to find your footing in this world. Maybe you have these big dreams that don't seem realistic, but deep down you hope to see them come true one day. I am now, in my early 30s, starting to feel more secure in my talents and confident in developing my ideas. This is just the beginning for me and I hope you feel inspired as I (and this website) continue to evolve.
I am a lifelong work in progress.
Every day I try and improve...some days are more successful than others, but I won't give up until I do all the things I feel I need to be doing with my life.
My life's struggle has been commitment. I get bored easily, I'm moody, and I have issues just like the next person. My ideas and life purpose seem to change every day. As I evolve, so will Peep The Visuals. It started as a place to just showcase my photography, to show you the places I've been through my eyes, and to inspire others to live a life of adventure and exploration.
But after traveling to around the world, and going from being a single woman to a mother and wife, and living in Uganda for a year then coming back to the US with my family, my whole life has evolved and so has my dreams.
As a creative mother still in search of myself, I realized quickly that things don't necessarily get easier, and that having a support system and an outlet in tact where I can build with other mothers like me is super important not just to me, but to other mothers out there.
We need a community of women who experience the same doubts and pitfalls, who can support one another through the trying-to-figure-it-all-out phase and share whatever gems received during the process. We need guidance when we question the probability of fulfilling our dreams, having families to look after, and paths that have been deemed crooked.
You can accomplish your dreams regardless of what your journey has been.
I am not what many would consider traditionally "successful".
I graduated from a non-Ivy league college in New York City with a bachelors degree in English. I interned at a start-up magazine dedicated to the photo-production industry, initially assisting on photo shoots and projects, eventually becoming a (non-paid) editor.
I waitressed throughout my twenties at hip and not-so-hip restaurants in New York also, having gigs as a bartender and a manager. I didn't get my own (rented) apartment until I was 29, which I felt was super old and late for me to wait until that age to get an apartment but hey, I'm a late bloomer.
I never settled into any career. because I simply could not make up my mind about what I wanted to do. But I did know I wanted to travel, so that's what I did whenever I got the chance.
Working a 9-5 has never been my cup of tea.
I've done it, and quite frankly, I don't think I'm built for it. I always found myself staring the clock waiting for the work day to end. What I figured out was that I needed a career with flexibility, a career that would allow me to evolve.
There is a life that I'm passionate about. and that's a life lived freely with opportunities to see the world. I was born and raised in New York. but by no means does that mean I was never meant to leave. The way I see it, the world should be explored, indulged in, yearned for.
Discovering foreign cultures, learning new languages, making friends from different countries, eating delicious cuisines...in all honestly, it all can be done right in my hometown of New York. But eating Chinese food in China, enjoying fish and bammy in Jamaica, and hanging out with Ugandans in Uganda is even more enriching for me.
Taking part in everyday life in foreign lands, and sharing my experiences through words and imagery is my indulgence. Connecting with other like-minded souls, building one another up, and looking on as each of us succeeds is my dream.


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We browse the early odds board in search of MLB betting value on Friday's card. Read on for two selections that will maximize your profits as the weekend starts.
Right-hander Max Scherzer (7-4, 2.36 ERA, 0.85 WHIP) takes the hill for the Nationals after losing Sunday's start against the Rangers. Scherzer took the loss despite giving up just two earned runs on three hits (one home run) and one walk with 10 strikeouts over 7 1/3 innings and now he's allowed just four earned runs in 32 innings over his last four starts and he's 5-1 with an impressive 1.95 ERA and one complete game in seven road starts.
Steven Matz (1-0, 1.29 ERA, 0.86 WHIP) was supposed to start Thursday's series opener but he pinch-hit with the bases loaded and had an RBI infield single, which helped spark a comeback in the Mets' 9-4 win over the Cubs on Wednesday.
Matz pitched well in his first start of the season last Saturday, allowing just one earned run on five hits and one walk with two strikeouts over seven innings in an 8-1 win against the Braves. The left-hander posted a 1.80 ERA in two starts against the Nationals last season and their current lineup hits just .135 (5-for-37) against him. 'Under' 7.5 at -113 MLB odds is the play here.Free MLB Pick: Under 7.5 (-113)
Best Line Offered: at Pinnacle
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Dodgers vs. Reds
This will be Alex Wood's second start since returning from the 10-day disabled list (inflammation of the SC joint in his shoulder). Wood faced the Reds on Saturday and gave up three earned runs on three hits and no walks with seven strikeouts in 5 2/3 innings to get a no-decision in a 5-4 win.
Tim Adleman will make his 12th appearance (11th start) for the Reds. The right-hander got a no-decision against the Dodgers on Sunday, when he allowed three runs (two earned) on five hits (two home runs) and two walks with four strikeouts over five innings of a 9-7 loss.
Adleman has a 4.13 ERA in six home appearances (five starts) and Wood is 1-0 with a 2.21 ERA in four road starts and he's made me plenty of money this season, so I will back him with my MLB picks here.Free MLB Pick: Dodgers -168
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Kim Kardashian furious with unflattering paparazzi pictures: 'I literally don't look like this'
Earlier this year, "unairbrushed" photos of Kim Kardashian wearing a bikini on a Mexican beach caused a stir, with many critics hitting out at the reality star for "heavily editing" other photos of herself.
Now Kim's reaction to the "unflattering" images has been captured on her family's docu-series Keeping Up With The Kardashians, with the star seemingly fuming that the paps had taken the photos without her knowledge.
In a new teaser trailer for the show, Kim's assistant, Stephanie Sheppard, can be seen reluctantly passing her phone to Kim as the images appeared online.
Looking at the photos, Kim gasps: "Oh my god! I don't get it… I literally don't look like this."
The group then share their shock at the fact that they had no idea that the paparazzi were lurking, with the sneakiness leaving Kim feeling uneasy after she was robbed at gunpoint in her Paris hotel room last October.
Speaking to the camera, the mum-of-two shared: "I am already having this anxiety attack over security and I am already on high alert… just the scrutiny that we get all the time – I thought we could avoid that.
"I thought I'm going on a private vacation, not posting, I'm doing all the steps to try and be as discreet as possible.
"And then you take pictures and if they're not perfect people just body shame you and criticise you. And, like, for people to think that's OK, it's just so frustrating."
At the time, it was claimed that Kim had been left "crushed" by the photos, with a source telling RadarOnline: "Kim is crushed that people are being so mean to her about the cellulite on her butt.
"Kim was almost in tears, almost crying about how sadistic people are. Kim feels like she just gets abused over everything lately and it is depressing for her. She isn't used to being so hated."
Kim later suggested that the paparazzi images had been altered to make her look bigger, saying during an appearance on The View: "I saw these awful photos of myself when I was on a trip in Mexico and people were photoshopping them and sharpening them.
"I definitely was not in my best shape. I hadn't worked out in about 12 weeks. I'd had two surgeries on my uterus. We documented that on the show.
"But I was already not feeling like myself and when people were like sharpening them and making them look way worse and then those were going around, I was like 'Ok, I'm going to get it together' and I started working out with this bodybuilder girl that I found on social media."
Kim recently confirmed that she and her husband, Kanye West, are expecting their third baby via surrogate early next year, with doctors previously warning Kim that falling pregnant for a third time could kill her.
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Hillary Clinton is never going to be confused for an economic populist. Her record as a key player in Bill Clinton's administration, as a United States senator, as secretary of state and as a favorite on the corporate speaking circuit in recent years bends a lot more toward Wall Street than Main Street.
But Hillary Clinton understands something important—make that vital—about the politics of 2014.
Clinton recognizes that the issue that matters in 2014 is the economy (number one in the latest Gallup Poll) and that voters want "good jobs" that pay a family-supporting wage (number two in the latest Gallup survey). And Clinton knows that the clearest policy connection between where the economy is today and where it needs to be is made via support for a substantial hike in the minimum wage.
So when the presumed Democratic front-runner in 2016 swept into Kentucky this week to muscle up the US Senate campaign of Clinton-family favorite Alison Lundergan Grimes, Clinton was on message—far more on message, in fact, than most prominent Democrats who have hit the trail this month in an effort to save the Senate, win governorships and generally prevent the 2014 midterms from going the way of the 2010 midterms.
Clinton devoted a substantial portion of her speech in Kentucky—as she has other speeches on a busy schedule of appearances on behalf of Democrats in tight races—to specific and aggressive appeals for voters to cast their ballots with an eye toward increasing the minimum wage.
Mitch McConnell, Grimes's opponent, has made his opposition to hiking wages for the lowest-paid workers in Kentucky and across the country abundantly clear. When he met with the Koch brothers and their allies at a supposedly secret gathering in California last June, the Kentuckian said that if Republicans take charge of the Senate after the November election, "we're not going to be debating all these gosh-darn proposals…things like raising the minimum wage."
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text: Two best friends and a new (to me) raft! What could be a better day for its first trip down the Hudson with me as its owner?! We three took turns guiding, playing the whole way down the river. Overcast but warm enough. Thinking it was going to be a sunny day, we didn't top the boat off before getting in the water so it was a little mushy making all the waves bouncier, all the hydraulics stickier! Ended up accidentally surfing in a couple of spots, one trying to flip us, but we all high sided keeping our weight out of the hole. Floating out the last couple of miles, we laughed, talked, enjoyed each others company, lounged, relished another beautiful day on the River. This big blue raft is making many happy memories.


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Fractures are cracks or breaks in bones. Children and teens may break their finger or thumb bones (phalanges, fah-LAN-jeez), their wrist bones (carpals) or the long bones between their fingers and their wrist (metacarpals).
Most hand fractures happen when:
An injury that breaks a bone may also damage a child's growth plates or soft tissues that are near the bone or connect to the bone, such as skin, ligaments or tendons. Damage to growth plates or soft tissues may affect the way doctors treat your child's fracture.
There are several types of fractures:
Fractures are very common in children and teens. About half of all boys and a quarter of all girls break a bone sometime before adulthood.
Children are flexible, so their bones may bend after a break. They may straighten out as they heal. This process is called remodeling.
Because of remodeling, a young person's broken bone will heal better and with less treatment than a similar break in an adult. But some fractures that look simple to treat can cause serious problems for children or teens and affect the bone's ability to grow.
In every child's and teen's bones, growth occurs at specific points called growth centers or growth plates. Often, these points are near the ends of the bone.
If the growth plate is damaged by a fracture or another injury, the bone may stop growing. This serious problem is called a growth arrest. Growth arrest can permanently stop a bone's development and change how it functions. If only part of the growth plate is damaged and stops working, the bone may grow in an uneven way.
At Seattle Children's, we understand children's and teens' growing bones. We have the knowledge and experience to provide expert fracture care, including surgical treatment of the most complex cases.
We treat about 2,000 children and teens with fractures each year. In the summer, when children play the hardest, we see many fractures on our busiest days. Many of the patients we treat are referred to us from other doctors and hospitals throughout the Pacific Northwest.
Learn more about our Fracture Program, which handles fractures and growth-plate injuries, and our Hand and Upper Extremity Program, which focuses on hand and arm conditions, including fractures.
Our fracture team is led by surgeons who specialize in the treatment of children's bones, muscles and joints (pediatric orthopedists). The team also includes physician assistants, orthopedic technologists, nurses and pediatricians trained in sports medicine. Their goal is to get your child back to their usual activities as quickly as possible. To restore or improve your child's health, function and quality of life, we often use nonsurgical methods (like splints or casts), recommending surgery only when we believe it will give your child the best results.
Many of our pediatric orthopedic surgeons have expanded fellowship training.
We have the largest group of board-certified pediatric radiologists in the Northwest. Our radiologists have special expertise using ultrasound to look for bone and joint changes so we can work with your child to help prevent future problems. If your child needs imaging that uses radiation, we use the lowest amount possible to produce the best image. We also have a 3D low-dose radiation X-ray machine, called the EOS, for safer full-body 3D images.
We see your child as a whole person. Infants, children and teens are still developing, so they may need different care than adults do, like treatment that takes their growth plates into account. Here, your child's team has special training in the medical, surgical, emotional and social needs of young people.
Some signs of broken bones are clear – for example, when the bone breaks through the skin in an open fracture. Other signs that bones may be broken and growth plates injured include:
First, we examine your child. During the exam, the doctor checks how the bones line up when your child moves their hand, if they can, and when the doctor tries to move it. The doctor also looks for related injuries, like damage to the fingernail, tissue under the nail (nail bed), ligaments, tendons or joints.
If 1 or more bones might be fractured, your child will need X-rays. This helps us know how to treat your child. Most likely your child will have X-rays from 3 angles so the doctor can see clearly where the break or breaks are.
Careful diagnosis is important. Simpler breaks can be treated with a splint or a cast. More complex breaks may require surgery. Knowing when a child's fracture needs surgery requires special education and experience with pediatric trauma.
If the bone is broken at or near a growth plate, the doctor may suspect the growth plate is injured. The growth plate itself can't be seen on an X-ray, but some signs of damage may show up. Sometimes children need an MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) scan or other scan to check for growth-plate damage.
Your child's treatment will depend on which bone they broke and which type of fracture they have. The finger and thumb bones, the wrist bones (carpals) and the long bones between the fingers and wrist (metacarpals) can break in several ways.
Your child's doctor will consider many other factors, such as these:
To get the best results, it's important not to do more or less than needed. Most children's hand fractures heal fine with simple methods, like splinting or casting. Some require surgery. Hand fractures can happen and heal differently in children than in adults.
If your child's X-ray shows a fracture but the bone is straight and in a good position, we may give them a splint to keep the bone in place while it heals.
For some breaks, buddy taping is an option. Buddy taping means taping 2 fingers together to keep broken fingers from moving too much.
Sometimes a splint or buddy taping is all that your child needs while the bone heals. Based on which bone they broke and how severe the break is, we may need to put a cast on once swelling is under control. We apply casts if we think the bone may not heal well unless it stays in 1 position.
We also use casts if they can make your child more comfortable by keeping the broken bone still. This reduces the pain that comes if the broken body part is bumped or moved.
If your child's X-ray shows their fractured bone is at an angle or in a bad position, the doctor will try to move the bone back into place (fracture reduction) before splinting, taping or casting. The doctor may be able to do this just by using their hands to move your child's finger or hand (closed reduction). Before reduction, we give your child medicine to block feeling around their fracture (anesthesia) or to relax them (sedative).
If the doctor can't move the bone back into place just by using their hands (closed reduction), your child may need surgery.
The surgeon will make a small cut (incision) so they can see the fracture and move the bone (open reduction). In some cases, we use pins to keep the bone in place so it can heal correctly. Later we take out these pins at a clinic visit.
Most children with hand fractures do not need surgery. If your child does need an operation, our surgical staff can ensure that they receive the most appropriate surgery for their injury.
Most growth-plate injuries will heal without affecting growth. The risk of problems depends on many factors, such as how serious the injury is, how old your child is and which bone they broke.
If your child has or might have a growth-plate injury, the doctor will ask you to watch for signs of growth problems. The doctor will also want your child to come back from time to time in the first 1 to 2 years after the injury. The doctor will examine your child, and your child may have X-rays to check for growth problems. For example, the finger that was broken may not be growing as fast as the other fingers or it may not be growing straight.
Some children who develop growth problems may need surgery to adjust the length of a bone or other care.
If you have questions about treatment of hand fractures, call our Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Department at 206-987-2109. If you would like an appointment, ask your child's primary care provider for a referral.
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March 22, 2010 --Infertile men may have a higher risk of developing prostate cancer.
A new report in the journal Cancer looked at the cancer records of men attending fertility clinics in California.
Researches found those having trouble fathering a child were nearly three times more likely to be diagnosed with prostate cancer.
No ones sure what the connection might be or if there really is one at all.
Researchers say more work needs to be done to confirm the possible link. But if the results hold up they say it might make sense for infertile men to be screened for prostate cancer at an earlier age.


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"Light is what really captures my eye—scenes and moments that are ethereal, almost spiritual. Light has that effect, and it conjures a range of motion," says Brent Cotton, whose solo show this month at Hueys Fine Art is entitled Chasing the Light. The show, which features 10 new works, includes an artist's reception on Friday, June 3, from 5 to 7 p.m.
"He's found an original quality to his work that you don't often find in artists today. Many artists haven't found their own voices," says gallery owner Keith Huey. "But Brent portrays the inner quality of who he is through his work. He's tapped into his soul to paint what he paints, and people are drawn to it immediately."
Cotton is known for painting river scenes and anglers—and it's no wonder, since he lives near the Bitterroot River in Montana and is himself an avid fly-fisherman. For this show, he has broadened his sources of inspiration, but most of his subjects are found within 10 miles of his home.
For example, the chickens in his backyard coop caught his eye, and he brings both a small study and a larger studio piece of the scene. He shows a painting of his cat—a subject that marks a true departure for him. "I'm finding that as I mature, some of my inspirations change. Some of the things I'd pass over in the past, now I slow down and take notice of them," he says. "The cat painting isn't in my wheelhouse, necessarily, but I still want to pursue that. I don't want people to pigeonhole me as the guy who paints only fly-fishermen and water, though that's my passion, and I never want to be rid of that."
The show also includes winter scenes, one of which demonstrates his recent experimentations with techniques. In LIGHT OF THE MORNING, a diagonal streak of light cuts across the snow, illuminating a group of evergreen trees. For this piece, he painted over another painting he was dissatisfied with. On close inspection, layers of that original effort can still be seen. "I'm letting some of that texture and old painting show through. In the past, I would have covered that up. It's allowed me to loosen up and go with my instincts, to put down as little paint as possible to convey the scene and the strong light," he says.
Of course, all of the scenes bear Cotton's signature approach to painting light, so perfectly rendered that the viewer can feel the warmth of a sunset. "I can convey the mood by witnessing that type of light and atmosphere. I'm trying to capture that, make it believable, and have it strike an emotional chord. I want to create paintings that suck you in from across the room, that make you want to get involved in the paintings," he says. —Ashley M. Biggers
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DONEGAL GAA Secretary Aodh Mairtín Ó Fearraigh says that the Co Board will 'fight tooth and nail' to ensure that Sean MacCumhaill Park in Ballybofey is given the green light to stage Donegal's 2013 Ulster Championship quarter-final with Tyrone.
Donegal manager Jim McGuinness has already appealed for his players to be given the chance to run out on their home turf as the defending Ulster and All-Ireland Champions for a high-octane clash that is already the talk of the town.
The capacity of the venue was slashed recently as the Slattery report docked the top-line figure to around 12,500 from the 18,500 it had previously been able to accommodate.
Despite reports this week that the game was slipping from Ballybofey's clutches, the Co Secretary has re-affirmed an optimistic outlook on the prospects of Donegal staging the game at home.
"There have been attempts to set up a number of meetings and there are works ongoing in the background in relation to the game," he said.
"We will fight tooth and nail to have the Championship game against Tyrone in Ballybofey."
It is understood, however, that there are concerns about a number of aspects. However, the Board is confident that they can overcome any difficulties that arise.
At the July meeting of the Donegal county committee, Donegal's Ulster Council representative Edward Molloy warned that the issue of stewarding had to improve.
"Unless we improve, we will have a fight on our hands to host big Championship games in the future," he said.
"Stewards were asked to be there from 1.30pm to 1.45pm and some only arrived into the ground at 20 minutes to 4. The Ulster Council were not impressed with that at all.
"Some of the indications we have got back say that we have a lot to learn regarding hosting big games."
While the matter was brought up in that report by Mr Molloy, there have been no complaints made through official channels by the provincial council – and the Donegal Board remains confident that they can satisfy infrastructure chiefs about the Finnside venue's suitability.
"I don't know where a lot of the stuff about the Derry game came from," Mr Ó Fearraigh said.
"There were no major issues. There was nothing raised with us and we have not formally been made aware of any problems. I would be very surprised if one was brought up now."
Regarding the slashed capacity of MacCumhaill Park, it is understood that a concern of the Slattery report was in relation to the crash barriers, which were only re-installed four years ago in a major refurbishment to the venue.
"At the time, they met all the health and safety standards set down by Croke Park and the Council," Mr Ó Fearraigh noted.
The secretary would not be drawn on what works would be required at the ground, but said that there have been steps taken to set up meetings and it is understood that representatives from Ulster Council and the National Infrastructure Committee will meet with Donegal chiefs to examine the venue.
Mr Ó Fearraigh said: "We are entitled to a home game and we will do what it takes to have the game in Ballybofey."


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|Today's Plumerias of the Day is Plumeria (Plumeria rubra 'Ammaron's Curly White').
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In the early 1700s, the Mughal Empire was collapsing. The Prime Minister of Britain, Robert Walpole, decided to take India over. British traders were buying and selling a lot of stuff in India. Walpole thought new small countries in India would always be at war with each other. That would get in the way of British trade in cotton cloth, glass beads, medicine and spices. Also, France was getting more and more power in southern India. The death of Louis XIV gave Walpole an opportunity to stop that.
Louis XV was only a child, and his ministers were incompetent. So France soon lost southern India to the British. Then in 1757 the British army defeated a much larger north Indian army at the Battle of Plassey. That showed that Indian soldiers couldn't beat the British soldiers, who were much better trained and with much better weapons.
After the Battle of Plassey, the British leader William Pitt took over ruling the province of Bengal (today's Bangladesh and Kolkata in north-eastern India). From then on, the British decided who would be the Mughal emperor. British fortune-hunters poured into India to get rich by taking bribes from local rulers and businesses. Many died of malaria and typhoid, but others got very rich. Most of that money left India and went back to England, so people in England got richer and people in India got poorer.
Officially the Mughal emperors (in the north) and Deccan kings (in the south) still ruled India. But really the British were always pushing the Indians around, making decisions and forcing them on the the local rulers, who had less and less power. Christian missionaries pressured the Hindus and Moslems in India to convert to Christianity. British governors like Lord Cornwallis pushed Indians out of power and put British men in charge of everything. In the late 1800s, the British built railways all over India.
But the British didn't act like responsible rulers: they didn't do much to take care of the Indian people. A great cholera epidemic hit India in 1817 AD. Millions of people died. But the British government used the tax money they got in India to build clean water and sewage systems in England, not in India: they didn't care whether lots of Indian people died of cholera, typhoid, and dysentery. In 1835, the British began to tax salt, to force Indian people to buy salt from British traders instead of making it themselves.
By 1850 a lot of people in India were very upset with the British, and they fought a revolt to try to get free of British control. But the British army was still stronger, and the Great India Mutiny of 1857 only resulted in the British government taking even more power in India. In the 1860s, when the American Civil War kept the British from buying American cotton, the British began to force India to sell raw cotton instead of weaving the cotton into cloth – so again, they made less money on it and got poorer, while Britain got richer.
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Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Mall Massage
Today's my birthday and nobody forgot. I'm feeling kind of special, not in the retarded way this time, just plain special. For a treat, I made my way to the mall for a Mall Massage. This freaks my friends out and they ALL say "You mean the chair massage in the middle of the mall?!" and they're horrified at my audaciousness, but that only encourages me. It makes me feel like I'm so much braver (and I probably am). The truth is that I'm a total massage slut.
Years ago I had an uptight friend whom I have since broke it off with. She told me that she could "never have a stranger rub her feet" and I replied "Really? I would let the homeless guy downtown rub my feet." I just couldn't figure her out. Was she worried about a foot rub being just too intimate? I considered that her sex-life must be extremely b.o.r.i.n.g.
The first time I had a chair massage at the mall I struggled while watching all the pairs of legs passing me by while my face was planted inside the giant donut. Sometimes the legs would slow down in front of my chair and I didn't know if they were watching me or just loitering. I was horrified to imagine that maybe my underwear was peeping out above my waistband. Or maybe the masseuse was talking about me in Thai language saying "look at this giant American with her fat arms. She smells like fried onions." I don't know what they're doing or saying up there. I was concentrating on how much it tickled or hurt or it was too soft. I was hoping I wouldn't relax too much and accidentally fart. How much should I tip? Should I tip? Oh my God, look at all my mascara I left on the paper!
By the way, the above picture I just found on the internet. It is not me, or my Thai masseuse, or even my mall cop, but don't you just love his big mounty hat? What are they, Canadian?
But I somehow made my way through it and felt so invigorated. Really it was the best massage I've ever had and it was only $15 … with tip! So I decided to just "suck it up, Mary" and develop my own mental trip. Now when I go for my mall massage, I just relax and enjoy the moment. I think that anyone who thinks I'm a fool, is a bigger fool, because look who's getting a massage for $15! Come on by and take a long look at me! Happy Birthday to me.
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Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to you, Happy birthday to the bravest funniest person I know, you are an inspiration to us all!!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousNovember 26, 2008 at 9:32 AM
I absolutely LOVE mall massage! Linda J and I plan to go every Tuesday night between now and Christmas. I am a junkie like you - I knew there were more reasons why I intuitively liked you. Join us whenever you are in town! Hope you had a happy birthday. - BridgetReplyDelete
I was horrified to imagine that maybe my underwear was peeping out above my waistband. Or maybe the masseuse was talking about me in Thai language saying "look at this giant American with her fat arms.ReplyDelete
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text: Chapter 411. Allergic and Eosinophilic Gastroenteropathies B U.K. Li View Full Chapter Figures Only Tables Only Videos Only Print Share Email Twitter Facebook Linkedin Reddit Get Citation Citation AMA Citation Li BK. Li B.K. Li, B U.K.Chapter 411. Allergic and Eosinophilic Gastroenteropathies. In: Rudolph CD, Rudolph AM, Lister GE, First LR, Gershon AA. Rudolph C.D., Rudolph A.M., Lister G.E., First L.R., Gershon A.A. Eds. Colin D. Rudolph, et al.eds. Rudolph's Pediatrics, 22e New York, NY: McGraw-Hill; 2011. http://accesspediatrics.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?bookid=455§ionid=40310719. Accessed September 20, 2018. MLA Citation Li BK. Li B.K. Li, B U.K.. "Chapter 411. Allergic and Eosinophilic Gastroenteropathies." Rudolph's Pediatrics, 22e Rudolph CD, Rudolph AM, Lister GE, First LR, Gershon AA. Rudolph C.D., Rudolph A.M., Lister G.E., First L.R., Gershon A.A. Eds. Colin D. Rudolph, et al. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill, 2011, http://accesspediatrics.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?bookid=455§ionid=40310719. Download citation file: RIS (Zotero) EndNote BibTex Medlars ProCite RefWorks Reference Manager Mendeley © Copyright Tools Search Book Top Return Clip Autosuggest Results ++ Allergic and eosinophilic disorders of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract have in common an infiltrate of eosinophils into the wall of the GI tract—sometimes located in the lamina propria only, sometimes in the muscularis propria, sometimes in both. The associated disorders are highly variable in severity of symptoms and endoscopic and histologic manifestations (Table 411-1). Different parts of the GI tract may be involved separately or together (eg, eosinophilic esophagitis is almost always a stand-alone disorder; eosinophilic gastritis may occur on its own, or, more commonly as a gastroenteritis; eosinophilic colitis may occur alone, or in combination with small bowel involvement, ie, enterocolitis). Complicating this is the fact that eosinophils are found in the GI tract in a number of other disorders, not considered to be primarily allergic in origin. These include disease induced by parasitic, bacterial, and viral pathogens as well as certain systemic diseases such as vasculitis. The general principles, diagnostic approach, and management of food allergy is discussed in detail in Chapter 194. ++Table Graphic Jump LocationTable 411-1. Allergic and Eosinophilic Gastrointestinal DisordersView Table|Favorite Table|Download (.pdf)Table 411-1. Allergic and Eosinophilic Gastrointestinal DisordersDisordersDemographicMechanismClinical FeaturesNatural HistoryDiagnosisTreatmentFood protein-induced enterocolitis syndromeUncommon, 1 to 12 months of agenon-IgEAcute (1 to 3 hours) onset of vomiting, diarrhea, pallor, lethargy, FTTOutgrown by 24 to 36 months, persists in one third of patients Negative RAST and pinprick, graded food challenge, EGD—lymphocytes, villous atrophyBreast-feeding prevents, strict avoidance, medical bracelet, injectable epinephrineEosinophilic esophagitisM:F 4:1, common, increasingnon-IgE, cell mediatedVomiting, FTT, food avoidanceSemipermanentEGD—furrows, rings, white plaques, ⩾ 15 eosinophils/hpf, microabscessesElemental or elimination diet, or swallowed fluticasone1 to 5 years of ageDysphagia, food impaction10 to 15 years oldEosinophilic gastroenteritisM > F, rarenon-IgE, cell mediatedVomiting, pain, FTT, protein-losing enteropathySemipermanentEGD—ulcers, polyps, submucosal eosinophiliaSystemic corticosteroids or elimination dietsEosinophilic proctocolitisCommon, 1 to 3 months of agenon-IgE, cell mediatedHematochezia, otherwise healthyOutgrown by 1 year of ageTreatment trial, flexible sigmoidoscopy—erythema, erosions, eosinophils in glandsProtein hydrolysate formula or maternal (breast-feeding) avoidance of cow milkCow milk-induced gastroesophageal refluxUncommon, 1–2 monthsMay be cell mediatedGastroesophageal refluxNot knownTrial milk exclusionMilk exclusionCow milk-induced constipation1 to 6 years of age, commonMay be cell mediatedConstipation, anal fissure, rectal bleedingNot knownTreatment trial, ↑ IgE, positive RASTEliminating cow milk—soy proteinCow milk-induced anemia12 to 24 months of ageMay be nonimmunologicPallor 2° due to chronic Fe++ deficient anemia, cow milk intake > 32 oz/dayResolves on treatmentTreatment trialFeSO4, eliminating or reducing cow milk intake ⩽ 24 oz/dayEGD, eosinophilic gastrointestinal disease; FTT, failure to thrive; RAST, radioallergosorbent. ++ Adverse reactions to foods have now been subclassified by the American Academy of Allergy and Immunology into three categories: food anaphylaxis, food hypersensitivity, and ... 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