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Rangers optimistic Lewis could return in May
Righty throws off lower slope of mound, continues to make significant progress
By T.R. Sullivan / MLB.com
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Colby Lewis threw off a "half mound" on Monday morning. He didn't think it was a big deal, but the Rangers did.
"I'm moving up six inches maybe," Lewis said. "I'm going throw it a little bit and see how it feels tomorrow. It's not like I'm going to get up on the mound and rev it up."
Instead he threw 20 pitches off the lower slope of a regular mound without a problem, and it's another step in the process. Lewis, who was the Rangers' Opening Day starter in 2012, had surgery to repair a torn flexor tendon in his right arm on July 27, and the target date for his return is June 1.
But Lewis continues to make significant progress and Texas is growing optimistic he could return sometime in May. The Rangers are hoping that Lewis can start throwing off a full mound by this weekend.
Lewis is the X-factor in the Rangers' deliberations regarding their fifth starter. If it appears that he will indeed be back in May, it could influence the club's decision.
The Rangers have seven candidates for the fifth spot, including four rookies -- Martin Perez, Justin Grimm, Nick Tepesch and Cody Buckel -- who could need more time in the Minor Leagues. They have veterans Randy Wells and Kyle McClellan. Wells has impressed early in camp, while McClellan is sidelined with soreness in the back of the right shoulder.
Then there is Robbie Ross, who was Texas' best setup reliever last season and is being given a real shot to make the rotation. But if Lewis looks like he'll be back in May, the Rangers may decide to leave him in the bullpen.
Instead the Rangers might decide to go with Wells until Lewis is ready to return within the first two months of the season.
McClellan, who had shoulder surgery in July, was throwing the ball well early in camp, but came down with muscle soreness behind the shoulder last week. He tried to throw on Sunday, but had to be shut down because of the soreness. He may try again Wednesday, and there is still time for him to get back in the competition.
Nathan, Frasor taking it slow this spring
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Jason Frasor is on the same program as Rangers closer Joe Nathan. Because Spring Training is long this year, the Rangers are holding back their two veteran relievers and have not let them throw in a game yet.
Instead they are doing their throwing in the bullpen and in live batting-practice sessions. Nathan threw 10 minutes of live batting practice on Monday, and Frasor is expected to throw on Wednesday. The two have a combined 1,143 appearances in the Major Leagues, and the Rangers are going to bring them along slowly.
"They have been around awhile," manager Ron Washington said. "They don't need to go out there for 12-13 innings, so we're slow-pacing them."
Nathan has 618 big league relief appearances and Frasor has 525. Joakim Soria is third on the Rangers with 298 appearances. Soria, who had Tommy John surgery on April 3, threw 35 pitches in a bullpen session on Monday. He is expected back in May.
Berkman could be game-ready by this weekend
SURPRISE, Ariz. -- Rangers designated hitter Lance Berkman could be ready to play in a game by the end of the week. Wednesday is a possibility, but Thursday or Friday is more realistic.
Berkman has not played in a game because of a strained right calf muscle, but he has been able to run the bases and take ground balls without any issues lately. The Rangers have been cautious with both Berkman and Adrian Beltre because of the cold weather. The veterans had no trouble running the bases on Monday.
"This is not a big deal at all," Berkman said.
Outfielder Engel Beltre may have the more significant injury. He has some soreness in the back of his left shoulder, and it could keep him from playing for Spain in the World Baseball Classic. The Rangers do not believe the injury is serious, but it's still something they are watching. Beltre is supposed to join Spain this weekend.
"We feel and Spain feels he would have to get back to game speed," Rangers assistant general manager Thad Levine said. "There would be some reluctance to put him in a game for nine innings if he's not ready."
Worth noting
• The Rangers, after a 9-1 loss to the Rockies on Monday, have four hits in their last 32 at-bats with runners in scoring position, and manager Ron Washington said, "We're aware of it. Once again, it's Spring Training. We're behind offensively, but we'll catch up and start executing."
• Texas' best hitter so far has been Leonys Martin. He didn't play Monday, but is 3-for-6 so far in the Cactus League, and Washington said, "He knows he has a chance to make the team and came ready to play."
• The Rangers were able to use the designated hitter on Monday despite the game being played at the Rockies' complex that they share with the D-backs. Said Washington, "Colorado is pretty good at letting us use it, but Arizona usually doesn't let us use it."
• Reliever Tanner Scheppers remains sidelined with a strained left hamstring.
• Wilmer Font (shoulder inflammation) threw 75 feet without any pain on Monday.
T.R. Sullivan is a reporter for MLB.com. Read his blog, Postcards from Elysian Fields, and follow him on Twitter @Sullivan_Ranger. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Breast cancer is a type of cancer that starts in the cells of female and male breast tissue. Breast cancer is more common in women, but men do get breast cancer as well.
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Usually, the first sign of breast cancer is a lump in the breast. Everyone, especially women, is advised to regularly check their breasts for lumps and bumps to catch it early if they are unfortunate enough to get breast cancer. Finding a lump in the breast is usually the first thing women do before they go for a check with the doctor.
After a lump has been felt, a doctor/physician will do a common mammogram and will then be able to confirm whether or not it is in fact breast cancer. Lumps are not always fund in the breast, they can also be found in what is known as the lymph nodes that can be found in the collarbone or the armpits.
Symptoms of Cancer
There are other ways to look out for breast cancer other than looking for a lump. Keeping an eye out on changes in the breast shape or size can also be an indication in some cases. Some women have had skin dimpling, nipple discharge and nipple inversion as signs of breast cancer.
Whether you end up getting breast cancer later in life can be determined or factored by certain hereditary and environmental factors. Here are some of the factors that may determine who may get breast cancer over other people:
Genetic mutations such as high level exposure of estrogens.
· Inherited DNA defects
While these can show us some pattern towards those that get breast cancer, it certainly doesn't rule out every woman in the world. The age, sex, hormones, alcohol habit, smoking habit, obesity, high fat diets, radiation and other factors may make you more at risk of breast cancer.
Mammography checks have now become a routine procedure in many countries as this is simply the easiest and the quickest way to determine whether or not a woman has breast cancer.
It is usually around the age of 40 or 50 when women are invited to have regular screening appointments. Some women still choose not to go, even though these screenings save lives and reduce the risk of not surviving breast cancer. The earlier that breast cancer is caught, the easier it is to treat.
Breast cancer is a big fear throughout every woman's life. Support will always be necessary if you find out you have breast cancer. There are many fantastic support groups usually set up by women who are suffering or who have already been through it and won. These support groups are vital for breast cancer information and to see that there is light at the end of the tunnel.
It is important to understand what is going to happen to you if you do have breast cancer. You can find this out from your doctor, but there is nothing better than hearing it from someone who has or is going through it themselves.

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Social Structure and Personality Under Conditions of Radical Social Change: A Comparative Study of Poland (1992) and the Ukraine (1992-1993) (ICPSR 2362)
Principal Investigator(s): Kohn, Melvin L.; Janicka, Krystyna; Khmelko, Valeri; Mach, Bogdan W.; Paniotto, Vladimir; Slomczynski, Kazimierz M.; Zaborowski, Wojciech
This study examines the relationship of social structure and personality in countries undergoing radical social change. Surveys were conducted in Poland in 1992 and in the Ukraine in 1992-1993. Respondents were asked to describe their current occupations and job titles and to comment on whether they were satisfied with their jobs and whether they had worked more than one job at a time. Other questions included the number of hours the respondent spent reading, writing, cooking, interacting with family members, socializing with friends or family, and performing household chores. Demographic variables include the respondent's age, sex, birthplace, marital status, education, parents' education, number of children, ages of children, occupation, nationality, religious affiliation, and native language.
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Kohn, Melvin L., Krystyna Janicka, Valeri Khmelko, Bogdan W. Mach, Vladimir Paniotto, Kazimierz M. Slomczynski, and Wojciech Zaborowski. SOCIAL STRUCTURE AND PERSONALITY UNDER CONDITIONS OF RADICAL SOCIAL CHANGE: A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF POLAND (1992) AND THE UKRAINE (1992-1993). ICPSR version. Baltimore, MD: Melvin L. Kohn, Johns Hopkins University, Dept. of Sociology [producer], 1997. Ann Arbor, MI: Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social Research [distributor], 1998. https://doi.org/10.3886/ICPSR02362.v1
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Subject Terms: job satisfaction, leisure, occupations, personality, recreation, social change, social structure, time utilization
Geographic Coverage: Poland, Ukraine, Global
Universe: Persons aged 18 and over living in Poland and the Ukraine.
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Hospice helps more than 100 patients in Great Yarmouth and Lowestoft and Beccles area
PUBLISHED: 15:39 24 January 2013 | UPDATED: 15:39 24 January 2013
A hospice charity that has spread is wings into the Great Yarmouth and Waveney area has benefited 105 patients in the region since April figures out this week show.
Last year St Elizabeth Hospice opened specialist palliative day care services at Gorleston, Lowestoft and Beccles.
Since April it has also provided three hospice beds at All Hallows Hospital in Ditchingham, near Bungay and which is which is run by the All Hallows Healthcare Trust and has 30 beds.
The free to use services are part of a major £2.2m investment by the Ipswich-based charity in Waveney and Yarmouth over a three-year period as there is a lack of palliative care provision for the region.
It will also enable people to be cared for near to where they live.
This week St Elizabeth Hospice said that since April 105 patients in the area had benefited from the new services and there have been more than 150 phone calls to the hospice's 24 hour advice line for Yarmouth and Waveney - 0800 567 0111.
Jane Petit, chief executive of St Elizabeth Hospice, said: "We knew there was a huge need for hospice services in this area locally and these figures prove that patients and their carers are coming forward to get the specialist help they have always needed."
She added: "We are pleased so many patients have come forward and we know these figures will grow each month as the word spreads and we continue to raise awareness of our services."
Mrs Petit also said the feedback from patients - who have been referred with illnesses including cancer, kidney failure, motor neurone disease and respiratory failure – had been excellent.
One of those patients is Richard Brighton, 29, of Gorleston who was diagnosed with bowel cancer in June 2011.
He said: "I had just finished chemotherapy for cancer when I was told about the new St Elizabeth Hospice service. I have been getting a lot of support from it and have benefited in many ways.
"I would encourage people who think St Elizabeth Hospice can help them to get in touch with their staff."
The charity, which has been providing services in East Suffolk since 1989 and has an 18 bed unit in Ipswich, also has three charity shops in Yarmouth Lowestoft and Halesworth.
This week the charity received another boost after it passed an inspection by the Care Quality Commission.
The inspection took place in December and the published report shows the hospice has met all the required standards for patient care.
For information on services provided by the charity and to help fund-raise for it call 01493 690990 or visit www.stelizabethhospice.org.uk


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HOUSTON- Several of the marquee prospects in the 2011 class struggled on Friday night at the second session of the Nike Elite Youth Basketball League. Syracuse commitment Michael Carter-Williams, however, was on top of his game.
A silky smooth 6-foot-5 point guard, Carter-Williams did a lot of everything, leading his BABC club to a close win over the Southern Kings. As the primary ball handler and playmaker, Carter-Williams pumped in 36 points with a variety of shots.
He is cut out of the same mold as taller point guards like Evan Turner and Jelan Kendrick, but Carter-Williams is a much better shooter/scorer at this stage of his career. With Carter-Williams, there is no question he is a five-star prospect. The question is only how high of a five-star prospect.
Mycheal Henry (2011 Mac Irvin Fire)- Did Illinois ever land a good one in Henry. Every bit of 6-foot-5, Henry is a multi-skilled wing with impressive upside. He's bouncy off the floor, has a developing physique, has a feel for the game on both ends and knocks down shots.
Friday night he put up 20 points on 8-15 shooting, 4-8 from three and grabbed 12 rebounds.
Sam Thompson (2011 Mac Irvin Fire)- At 6-foot-7, Thompson spent most of the game playing point guard for the Fire, and he did an excellent job at the position. The opposition spent most of the game in a zone, and I'm not ready to label this versatile perimeter player as a point guard, but his play certainly was impressive. Thompson delivered the ball with timing, executed the difficult pass and played with overall composure.
As for his recruitment, Thompson is working with five schools- Florida (offer), Ohio State (offer), Oregon State (offer), Kansas and Georgetown. These last two schools just got involved with Thompson, and he plans to attend Kansas and Florida's elite camps.
He would like to visit all five schools in the fall and then sign in November.
Wayne Blackshear (2011 Mac Irvin Fire)- You would never know Blackshear is playing through an injury based on large amount of hustle plays he made Friday night. A couple charges and a dive for a lose ball which turned into an assist for a dunk where the type of plays that united his team with a focus on winning.
Blackshear played a solid game, scoring 13 points, but it was his leadership that was most impressive.
Quincy Miller (2011 D-One Sports)- There is no denying that Miller is an ultra-talented prospect. The question with Miller and a number of the other high level prospects in the 2011 class is whether they are just happy playing or are competing to win. Miller's team was down to Mac Irvin Fire the entire game, and Miller never was inclined to try and take the game over. He spent most of the time on the wing, never demanded the ball and his teammates were more than happy to ignore him.
When Miller did go inside the paint good things happened with him grabbing some impressive rebounds and drawing fouls. He finished the game with 13 points on 4-14 shooting and 11 rebounds.
Kentavious Caldwell (2011 Georgia Blazers)- Taller and stronger, Caldwell looks much more impressive this spring than he did at the end of last summer. He still has that dangerous stroke from deep, but he is now attacking the basket with much more explosiveness and authority. On the defensive end, he has also been impressive this spring, coming up with a lot of steals by getting out in the passing lanes.
James McAdoo (2011 Boo Williams)- Coming off a wrist injury, McAdoo only played about half the game for Boo Williams, but he was impressive while he was on the court. He scored nine points and only missed one field goal attempt which was a left handed jump hook on the move. His pull up jumper from 17-feet was impressive and bodes very well for the future.
McAdoo had considered moving up to the 2010 class to give North Carolina some immediate help on the frontline. And when the Wear twins transferred, speculation heated up that McAdoo would make the move to 2010. McAdoo, however, told Rivals.com Friday night that he will remain in the 2011 class.
Justin Anderson (2012 Boo Williams)- Anderson is still raw around the edges, but his physique and athleticism set him apart from most of his contemporaries. He is playing more under control, and hardly anyone can match is ability to attack the basket from the wing with one or two dribbles.
Bradley Beal (2011 St. Louis Eagles)- It was one of those nights for Beal. He spent almost the whole first half on the bench in foul trouble and never could get it going from the field. He finished with 13 points with only one goal from the field. Nonetheless, he stayed in the game mentally, and attacked off the dribble, getting to the line 12 times and converting 10 of those attempts.
Marquis Teague (2011 Spiece Indy Heat)- Like Miller and Beal, Teague was not at his best Friday night. He did score 19 points in a loss to Team Texas, but he never had control of the game and struggled to finish in the lane.
Kyan Anderson (2011 Team Texas)- The small but speedy point guard was impressive running the point for Team Texas. He wisely picked his spots on the way to 16 points and a number of assists.
His top five schools are Wake Forest (offer), USC (offer), UCLA, Georgetown and Miami. Santa Clara and SMU have also offered.
More Notes
Quddus Bello looked good shooting from behind the arc. Known more as an athletic slasher, Bello hit four three-pointers and led D-One Sports with 20 points.
The Alabama Challenge took down the Houston Hoops, and the Hoops coaching staff had nothing but praise for Levi Randolph and Charles Eaton. Apparently the sharp shooting duo didn't miss a shot and were shooting it from deep.
Zack Lofton knocked down at least five three pointers for Howard Pulley against Memphis YOMCA.
Louisiana Select has a couple intriguing prospects in athletic wing LeRon Barnes and mobile post player Shawn Long.
More Recruiting
Athletic combo guard Macari Brooks has Providence and Marquette at the top of his list. Both schools have offered and visits are in the works for Providence later this month and Marquette at the beginning of June. He also claims an Illinois offer and is considering Indiana, Oklahoma and Colorado as well.
Nick Johnson, another athletic combo guard, recently picked up an offer from Louisville.
Jabari Brown, who has his stock well on the rise, is now hearing from Kansas and Georgetown. Maryland was the latest school to offer him.
2012 power forward Brandon Ashley listed offers from Pac-10 schools California, UCLA, Washington, Stanford and Arizona. He is also hearing from Kansas and Texas.
2012 small forward Dejuan Marrero listed offers from Ohio State, Illinois, Indiana, Purdue and Cincinnati. He is also being recruited by Michigan, Marquette, Xavier, Florida and Kentucky.
Combo guard A.J. Price has offers from TCU and Wichita State. He is also hearing from Washington, Providence, Santa Clara and SMU.


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CARSON, Calif. -- The LA Galaxy bolstered their midfield on Friday with the signing of former Chivas USA midfielder Laurent Courtois.
A versatile midfielder who can play on both sides of the midfield, Courtois has experience playing in leagues in France, England, and Spain prior to joining MLS. Courtois joined Chivas USA in August of 2011, but was cut in June after playing 33 matches for Chivas USA while scoring three goals and an assist. This season, Courtois made five appearances for Chivas -- three starts -- while scoring one goal.
A holder of a United States Green Card, Courtois will not take up an international roster slot, but his signing does bring the Galaxy to 30 players on the roster, which is the league maximum.
The question remains, just where does Courtois fit into the Galaxy lineup? As he builds rhythm with the squad, expect him to come off the bench to spell either Jimenez or Rogers, but with his experience, it is not unlikely that he will challenge for a regular place on the roster.
My conversation with the newest member of the LA Galaxy can be found here.
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A 24-year-old Florida man faces contempt of court charges for Facebook posts he made while serving as a juror.
The Palm Beach Post reports that Alexander Sutton of Boca Raton is believed to be the first person in Palm Beach County to face up to six months in jail for disobeying a judge's order to refrain from using social media to broadcast views on the civil case he was deciding.
Sutton may not be alone. Attorney Spencer Kuvin says he'll ask a judge to find that two other jurors engaged in similar activity during another case.
Kuvin says the activity is far from rare.
Sutton was taken in handcuffs from the courtroom on May 20 after an attorney saw his Facebook rants and alerted the judge.


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NORTHFIELD, Minn. – The Carleton College women's basketball team saw its slide continue with a 67-52 loss to Gustavus Adolphus College. Guards Michele Arima (So./Valencia, Calif./West Ranch) and Jenny Ramey (Sr./Cottage Grove, Minn./New Life Academy) tallied 18 and 17 points, respectively, to pace the Knights in scoring.
"I was very pleased with our initial defensive effort this afternoon," said Carleton head coach Cassie Kosiba. "We unfortunately struggled to track down the rebound, giving them easy second-chance opportunities. There was a stretch early in the second half where we were getting stops but just couldn't cut into the lead. Had we been able to, we may have been in a better position to make a run at the end."
The Knights (5-16, 3-15 MIAC) erased an early deficit, and Ramey's layup in traffic knotted the score at 13-13 at the midpoint of the first half. The Gusties (13-8, 10-8) countered with a 12-0 run and led by double digits the remainder of the contest en route to their fifth consecutive victory.
Gustavus shot 45 percent from the floor while holding the Carleton to 30 percent. Karina Schroeder notched her seventh double-double of the season—game highs of 23 points and 14 rebounds—to lead three Gusties in double figures.
Emma Purfeerst (Sr./River Falls, Wis./River Falls) added eight points and 11 rebounds for Carleton, which also received five points from Jessica Huang (Sr./Millbrae, Calif./Taipei American School) and four more from Gabbi Stienstra (So./St. Paul, Minn./Minnehaha).
The Knights make their longest road trip of the season on Monday, Feb. 10 as Carleton journeys to Concordia-Moorhead for a women's/men's doubleheader. Both games can be heard on KDHL 920AM and via Knights Online.


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(Hone Kinjutsu: Soudai Hone Rikugun no Mai )- Forbidden Bone Release : Dance of the Grand Bone Army
Rank: Forbidden
Type: Supplementary
Range: N/A
Chakra: 80
Damage: N/A(-50 to user intially, -10 per turn to maintain)
Description: User summons an intense amount of chakra into their bones. Then with a violent release bones are send flying from the users body in all directions into the ground. Using the chakra inserted into the bones as well as mastery of Shikotsumyaku user with manpulate the bones into bone clones. The newly made clones can only use one jutsu at a time as a unit. This jutsu makes ten bone clones. User must maintain focus or clones will attack each other.If near a large amount of bone, clones can heal themselves. Clones may only repair minor structural damage if an equal portion of bone is nearby(arm, leg, ribs,etc).
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*Clones cannot attack seperately, Clones cannot perform elemental ninjutsu*
*User cannot use bone jutsu for the rest of the match*
*User can only use 2 jutsu while Jutsu is active*


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Chiropractic spinal traction therapy in Green Cove Springs is a method of stretching and mobilizing the spine using hands-on or mechanic force. Alleviation in pain is sought with therapeutic spinal traction by loosening tight and/or constricted muscles around the spine, and to help decompress intervertebral discs in order to relieve pressure on the spinal nerve roots, which is a major cause of back and spine related pain. As with other chiropractic treatments, spinal traction may or may not help alleviate your pain, often times with chiropractic treatment what works on one patient may not be right for others. Your chiropractor will evaluate your condition and determine if traction, and in what form, is right for you.
Yes, a chiropractor can help people with allergies. Next time you are feeling unwell due to allergies, you should consider visiting a chiropractor in Green Cove Springs . Chiropractic care is a holistic method of providing relief for the discomfort you feel when you suffer from allergies. Your chiropractor can successfully treat allergies by keeping your body healthy and less vulnerable to allergic reactions. A visit to a chiropractor, when you are suffering the symptoms of an allergic reaction, may help you to cope with your condition and make you feel much better. How can a Chiropractor help you? Allergic reactions are common immune disorders.
Best Best Chiro in Green Cove Springs – chiropractor will find way to help you.Many people wonder are chiropractors doctors and what do they do? Chiropractors are required to attend medical school for three years and earn a doctorate degree. This is the same degree dentists and doctors have. Chiropractors study medication and therapy while in school and typically focus on treating problems with the joints and spine. Every state requires chiropractors to obtain a license before they can practice. The same department handles licensing for all physicians. These professionals use x-rays to diagnose problems and are responsible for devising and implementing a treatment protocol for the patient. Some treatments involve manipulation of the joints and the back. Chiropractors offer alternative treatments for back pain that are noninvasive and less risky that surgery. Many health insurance policies will cover chiropractic care. There are certain neuromuscular conditions that will not respond to chiropractic medicine. In some cases, doctors and chiropractors will work together to come up with a suitable treatment for a patient. A chiropractor can offer patients more options when it comes to nontraditional treatments. Alternative treatments may be incorporated into the program to speed the patient's recovery. D.D. Palmer introduced chiropractic medicine in the late 17th century in Iowa. At the time, there were many people practicing medicine that had no experience and were making all kinds of promises to people about special elixirs and alternative treatment methods. Palmer's first school opened in 1895 and his son carried on in his father's footsteps. Unscientific treatment methods were abandoned and many doctors at that time were actually in agreement with chiropractors. To this day, chiropractic medicine is shunned in some medical circles and there are many patients who are missing out on treatments that can help because their doctors will not refer them to a chiropractor. Much of the friction between the professions disappeared when a chiropractor won a lawsuit against the American Medical Association during the 1908s. The AMA was found to have conspired to prevent chiropractors from practicing their trade using illegal restraint of trade practices. Since then various chiropractic organizations stay vigilant for libelous statements that can hurt the industry. So, the short answer to the question is, yes. Chiropractors are indeed doctors and many patients benefit from various treatments they will only get in a chiropractor's office. Anyone with back and joint problems can seek the advice of a local chiropractor and find a treatment protocol that suits their individual needs.
Chiropractic - What are Treatment for More Than Just Back Pain?For example, a mechanistic chiropractor may treat low back pain by working to rehabilitate a sacroiliac joint and then release the client when the sacroiliac joint returns to normal, pain-free function. A holistic chiropractor will treat the client until subluxations (spinal misalignments causing nerve irritation) are fully resolved and then broaden their attention to include general subluxation correction in the entire spine in order to promote general wellness. Both approaches have real value. While imposing limits on treatment based on the limits of what peer-reviewed research can substantiate is important, holistic chiropractors acknowledge that progress in science occurs by pushing the limits of understanding and treating patients in ways that current best evidence may not fully support. The periphery of science is where progress is usually made - though it is also where quackery finds refuge.3. Are you injured or are you dysfunctional? In other words, did your pain come on suddenly from an injury or did it set in more slowly due to something you repeatedly do? Sudden pain usually means an injury occurred. Sometimes it is a car accident, or a fall, or a sports injury. These type of injuries may be what a certain type of chiropractor focuses on or even has certification and increased training in. In cases of these types of injuries you want a chiropractor who can confidently treat sprains and strains, who can differentiate different types of injuries, and who will recognize when an injury is too severe for them and is also diligent enough to see certain warning signs and refer you to other providers when necessary. Many holistic chiropractors, though not all, are prone to viewing the spine in terms of subluxations only and may therefore miss the subtle signs of a more severe injury that requires the expertise of a specially-trained chiropractor, an orthopedist or neurologist. Though not a firm rule, a more mechanistic chiropractor may be a safer bet when a painful injury is involved.4. What professional associations serve the chiropractic profession, and how can this help you find the right DC? There are two large national organizations that represent chiropractors: the ACA and the ICA. The ACA is the American Chiropractic Association and the ICA is the International Chiropractic Association. The ACA is more mechanistic and the ICA is more holistic. State associations are more varied, so it is difficult to discern much about a chiropractor from looking at his or her state association membership unless you look into the political or philosophical leanings of that organization - a lot of work for finding a chiropractor. To make things simple, know that many ICA chiropractors actually oppose the ACA, and vice versa, so you can glean more from their membership (or non-membership) in national organizations than you can from other things you might find on the website or online listings for a chiropractor. It's important to not read too much into this bit of information, though, and of course to consider that all people are multi-dimensional and may not fit into the dichotomy I am describing. Still, as part of a larger set of information to make a judgement, this can be helpful to consider.5. Should you consider their websites, reviews, and testimonials? And how important are personal referrals? You may find out soon enough that many chiropractors use one of a handful of companies to make their websites. This means that if you go to ten different chiropractor's websites you may see the same website over and over again with just a different DC's name on it. This means the content is unoriginal and you likely cannot learn much about the chiropractor from their website. This reduces the value of the website. Chiropractors would be better off by ditching the spinning 3D spines and instead putting actual content on their sites. These sites are loaded with content but very little, if any, of the information on the site is unique to that chiropractor. Even articles with bylines that include that chiropractor's name are probably not articles written by that actual chiropractor. Suspect intellectual laziness and dishonesty when any professional puts his name and credentials on an article he or she did not author.
Chiropractors - Be Proactive To Avoid OSHA Citations and FinesChiropractic care has been used as a proven and effective alternative method of medical treatment for centuries. Primary care physicians are beginning to fully understand that chiropractic treatment can be a valuable tool in their patients' rehabilitation and in maintaining a healthy and pain-free (or as pain-free as possible). Physicians are suggesting to their patients that they try chiropractic treatment before resorting to more drastic or risky methods of treatment such as medication trial and error and surgery. Although chiropractic care is proven to be less evasive and poses less risk, it does have its own advantages and disadvantages which should be weighed carefully before choosing to proceed with this method of care. A chiropractor, or Doctor of Chiropractic, is different from a Doctor of Medicine. The chiropractor's goals are to "diagnose, treat, correct, and prevent neurological, skeletal, or soft tissue dysfunction by primarily employing manual and conservative therapies; the most frequent being spinal and other articular adjustments and manipulations". It is a science-based and holistic method of treatment that is far less evasive than traditional forms of medical care and rehabilitation. The focus is on getting the body working smoothly as a whole unit instead of just treating one symptom at a time. Due to chiropractic care being a holistic method of treatment, it is less risky than traditional treatments. Patients do not have to endure surgery, use medication to induce a comatose state to help the body relax to heal itself, or use medication on a long-term basis to control pain/symptoms. Chiropractic treatments realign the spine and joints which allows the body to naturally "reset" itself to obtain and maintain optimal health. To avoid further injury to current physical conditions and avoid any new injuries, it is paramount that you choose your chiropractor very carefully. He/she needs to be a licensed and highly qualified, highly skilled and experienced chiropractor. The first step is to research their professional Dr. of Chiropractic license and his/her professional background/profile. Inquire about how long they have been a chiropractor, research if there has been any complaints made against him/her, if they have any specialist licenses or awards, what services he/she is qualified to provide, and if their fees are reasonable (not inflated). If the chiropractor does not meet highly qualified standards then keep searching. An unlicensed chiropractor that has little or no experience or they are not highly qualified/skilled can do serious damage to your body. Often times this damage is irreversible and could possibly cause a patient to become paralyzed, permanently disabled or cause death (which is highly rare).There are numerous benefits to chiropractic treatment, but there are nine that are more prominent: improved circulation, reduction or elimination of lactic acid, oxygen and nutrients are easily delivered to the whole body, increased flexibility, elimination of (or drastically reduced) pain and soreness, faster recovery time, decreased frequency of muscle spasms, prevention of future injuries or further aggravation of a current condition, and feeling healthier and more relaxed/at ease (The Minneapolis Chiropractors).The downside to chiropractic care is that there are side-effects and problem areas that patients need to be aware of. Certain patients may not experience any side-effects until hours or days after their treatment. Some of the side-effects associated with chiropractic treatment are fatigue, pain in the area(s) of the chief complaint and headaches. Although rare, there are more serious side-effects such as: herniated disk(s), compression of the nerves in the lower portion (lumbar region) of the spine which can result in pain that is more intense than the original pain along with weakness, bowel problems and the possibility of a stroke. On the plus side, chiropractors will do a thorough exam to make sure you don't have any medical conditions that might worsen the current physical condition(s). There are also people that need specialized care such as the elderly, pregnant women, children and infants. This group is more physically vulnerable to injuries and need to have a chiropractor that specializes in patients that fit into this group. Overall, chiropractic treatment is less expensive than surgery or numerous medications. There is, however, a downside to the financial side of chiropractic care. Each chiropractic session runs anywhere from $25.00 to $100.00. The length of the session can last between five or ten minutes up to one hour. The frequency of visits needed to obtain optimal health ranges from two to four times per week. If you do the math, you can see that these sessions can quickly add up. Aside from the financial aspect, this method of treatment is "hit or miss". Some patients experience immediate relief. Then there are patients that, after numerous sessions and hundreds (even thousands) of dollars, experience no relief or improvement at all. The way to avoid further injury to current physical issues and/or avoid new injuries, is to choose your chiropractor very carefully. He/she needs to be a licensed highly qualified, skilled, and experienced chiropractor. You need to first research the chiropractor's professional Dr. of Chiropractic license to make sure they are legally able to provide treatment(s) in your state. Look at how long they have been a chiropractor, if there has been any complaints made against him/her, if they have any specialist licenses or awards, what services he/she is qualified to provide, and if their fees are reasonable (not inflated). If the chiropractor does not meet highly qualified standards, keep searching. An unlicensed chiropractor that is not experienced or highly qualified/skilled can do serious damage to your body. Often times this damage is irreversible and could possibly cause a patient to become paralyzed or (although rare) cause death. The above pros and cons of chiropractic care will help you make an educated decision on whether or not this method will be beneficial for you and your condition/injury. Choosing a chiropractor that meets your physical and mental needs takes time. Never allow yourself to be bullied or pressured into selecting a chiropractor. You need to another doctor that you feel comfortable with. You need to be able to effectively communicate with your chiropractor for optimal results. You are in charge of your body, so keep searching until you find a chiropractor that you have "professional doctor/patient chemistry" with. Talk with your primary physician about utilizing chiropractic services so you can start enjoying a pain-free life today.


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Among howls, and catcalling in the board room and heavy tension around the board table, the Jefferson County Board of Education moved into fact finding with the Jefferson County Education Association …
Among howls and catcalling from onlookers and tension around the board table, the Jefferson County Board of Education moved to fact finding stage of negotiations with the Jefferson County Education Association teachers' union on June 5.
In a 3-2 vote by board members John Newkirk, Julie Williams and board president Ken Witt, the memorandum of understanding (MOU) agreed to May 8 by the JCEA and district's negotiating teams was not approved, moving the process to fact finding. The understanding contained salaries for teachers and district employees.
"The contract states that if we don't complete the mediated agreement, we move to fact finding and that's where we are, and so we'll proceed with fact finding," Witt said.
"Well, we hope to get an agreement where we're able to compensate the teachers, our effective teachers in the classrooms, and to substantially agree on the items that have been discussed and come up with a plan that best works for this district."
The agreement was not approved after both Witt and Board Secretary Newkirk cited language disagreements and the lack of performance-based pay reductions for underperforming teachers in the document.
Following that decision, the board did approve an agreement (5-0) with the Classified School Employees Association (CSEA) — including school office staff, bus drivers, cafeteria workers and maintenance — which incorporated step increases for those employees.
Fact-finding will take the proposed teacher MOU to a third-party neutral source, where it will make findings and possible recommendations to the board. During the process, both parties may delve into the contract, line by line, and present evidence to the fact-finder.
According to the district's Chief Financial Officer, Lorie Gillis, this can be a lengthy process, depending upon the amount of evidence presented. A time frame is yet to be determined.
"Tonight's decision marks the first time ever in the history of Jefferson County Public Schools that a board voted to not ratify a tentative contract agreement with educators after their negotiations team signed off on that agreement," JCEA President John Ford said in a press release. "Unfortunately, their decision to break with history leaves the future of our negotiations uncertain."
The MOU holds a large percentage of funds currently within the budget. While it's unlikely the fact finding will be completed before the district is required to adopt an annual budget, the board can set a placeholder for compensation.
Throughout the discussion, audience members were calling out, exclaiming 'Sign it' and shouting disapproval of the decision.
While the move is a step in a direction she didn't want to head, Wheat Ridge 5-8 Gifted and Talented Teacher, Lisa Lee, said she's optimistic fact finding may be a direction that will benefit Jeffco's teachers.
"I'm very disheartened at the attitude towards teachers by the board majority, and nothing can take that away. I am heartened by the fact, that it's facts. It's not emotions; it's not vitriol, or political agenda. Facts are unbiased, and the facts are in our favor."
Most of the rabble-rousers at the meeting were Jeffco teachers and JCEA employees. They really only give a damn about protecting their interests and are paranoid that the new board will tell the union to take a hike.
Hopefully the new superintendent will be more competent than the previous one and will do a much better job of "Building Bright Futures" for ALL Jeffco children.
The JCEA lost the election. Get over it. Or doesn't Jeffco teach what representative democracy is all about in their schools any more?
I was at the meeting. I am a Jeffco taxpayer and voter. I am not a teacher, parent, or employee of Jeffco schools. I voted for Mr. Witt and Mr. Newkirk. I am an independent voter who values fiscal responsibility, transparency, and accountability. This board has failed to hold true to any of these values.
Mr. Wagner I believe your response is very one-sided. You make a blanket statement that teachers only care about their interests and are paranoid. You have unfairly passed judgement on thousands of people. I talked to at least 200 people who were either parents or concerned community members. It is not only teachers who are worried about how this board is doing business.
I am deeply concerned about how the school board majority has conducted itself. Teachers are not my main concern. I want a board that conducts itself in a professional manner, is fiscally responsible, treats the public with respect, and only takes actions that are in the interests of all of Jeffco's kids and community. So far I have seen them waste hundreds of thousands of taxpayer dollars, ignore constituents, ignore emails for months at a time, vote against a tentative agreement that their own negotiators signed (a Jeffco first), and violate board policies on numerous occasions.
I have seen several professional and respectful emails that were sent to the board that asked important questions. They deserve a thoughtful and respectful response that answers their questions. Instead of a proper response John Newkirk replied to many of them with, "Members of the Board of Education received a copy of your recent email correspondence and thank you for writing to share your perspective and concerns for the future of Jeffco Public Schools." When someone asks specific questions they deserve specific answers.
At the last board meeting, the board locked the public outside in the pouring rain for hours. They let people in 8 at a time. I was in a room with 30 empty seats. No one was brought to fill these seats for two hours while community members, kids, parents, and teachers were left outside in the rain. No prior board has ever limited public access to the Ed Center like this. How does this show that the board of education values our community? How is this listening to the community?
Mr. Wagner, your jibe about a representative democracy is also disheartening. In America citizens have the right to address elected officials and voice their concerns. Americans have the right to free speech under the 1st Amendment. Thankfully we don't live in a country where it is against the law to speak out against government officials.
Mr. Wagner - I agree with Michael Clark and am also 'just a citizen' and have no connection to the union or teachers - just a 21 year resident of Jeffco. Mr. Wagner, you are way off base when you say that rabble-rousers at the meeting were Jeffco teachers and JCEA employees.
I was unable to attend, but watched the entire Board meeting on the live feed. Yes, there were members of the union and teachers there - their contract was being voted on. There were also many "concerned citizens" who are trying to share their concerns with the Board and the Board is tuning them out in favor of the opinion that they were voted into office and no longer need to listen to the whole community, which could not be further from the truth. In my opinion, the new Board majority has taken a stance similar to the extreme fringes of both political parties. That is, you are either with me or against me. This is a dangerous place to be in politics, much less a non-political Board (which this is supposed to be). All 5 members of the board should be soliciting input from the community on changes they are 'considering' and listening to possible alternatives to come up with a community based decision on the best path forward for changes to our County educational system. Divisiveness does not work in politics and it has NO PLACE on a school board.
The actions of the new board members are appalling.
I am a teacher and JCEA member and I have also been a Jeffco parent. I homeschooled my sons for 3 years until I found a traditional school into which I open-enrolled my sons. I believe there is room for improvement Jeffco classrooms and schools. Evaluations for educators are needed and training for it is needed as well. I don't like it when unions protect bad employees.
With that being said, I don't think this board majority is acting in an honorable fashion. Not because they have the majority and I don't like the things upon which they vote. It is the fact that they have the majority and are breaking rules. They don't need to break the rules, they have a majority. They are playing games based on advice from the lawyer they hired. When they don't listen to opposing opinions and break rules to not have to listen, it feels like fascism. When they have negotiated a tentative agreement one day, then say they need one more thing added the next, they're playing games. The item they wanted changed was to have partially effective teachers not get their steps back. The item both parties agreed to was that ineffective teachers only would not get their steps back. I can't believe the board didn't have that on their list of negotiating items. This was their game plan; to have a sticking point with which to vote down the tentative agreement. The board has no intention of having a contract with JCEA. It is this game playing that galls me. By the way, it was estimated by the CFO of Jeffco, that 50 teachers would be rated partially effective out of 5500 teachers. This technicality was the reason why they voted down the tentative agreement. This is what they said, but I believe they never had any intention of voting for it. Now they will go to "fact finding" which essentially means they will be (re)negotiating every line item; yet another waste of taxpayers' money. Their own district advisors told them that this would involve a prolonged process and would prevent them from having a major budget item unresolved by the time the budget was approved for next year. This didn't seem to bother Mr. Witt or Mr. Newkirk.
PFWAGNER, I am the parent of a Jeffco graduate, a Jeffco taxpayer, and a Jeffco teacher who belongs to my professional association. I was able to be in the Board Room last Thursday night because a group of my students were being honored for engineering and design work they have done in collaboration with NASA. I am not a "rabble-rouser," nor did I "howl and catcall" from the floor during the meeting. While it goes against my conservative Episcopalian demeanor, I do raise my hands in support of points being made by Board members and public speakers.
You make several derogatory claims about the people who were in the Board Room during the recent Board meeting. While I would bet that you weren't in the room, or even following the live stream online, I don't know that for sure. If you were there, you would have seen many community members, parents, and teachers standing together against the Board majority. You see, most of us who teach in Jeffco are more than just teachers and association members. We are parents of Jeffco students, community volunteers, and members of all political parties who believe strongly in the Board Governance Policy that mandates school board members be non-partisan in their decisions that affect all 84,000+ students in Jeffco. As much as you would like to believe that all teachers who belong to JCEA are just "union thugs," we cannot be pigeon-holed by labels and stereotypes.
You claim that teachers "only give a damn about protecting their interests." Well, let me tell you what interests I am trying to protect:
I am interested in early childhood literacy, which includes the additional reading and writing instruction that full-day kindergarten provides. I teach high school students, but repeated, long-term international studies show that early literacy instruction, especially for students whose socioeconomic status puts them at risk, helps level the playing field for them for the rest of their lives. When I see those kids in my classroom ten years later, I can tell the difference.
I am interested in keeping class sizes small, which allows teachers to spend more time on individualized instruction for students who need it. Currently, class sizes in Jeffco are two or more students higher than the Colorado Dept. of Education recommends.
I am interested in maintaining strong neighborhood schools and giving parents choices, such as option schools and open enrollment.
All three of these interests were listed in the top five priorities by more than 13,000 people who took the Community Budget Survey . . . which Mr. Witt, Mr. Newkirk, and Ms. Williams ignored when setting the Board's budget priorities.
So you see, PFWAGNER, you are right in that I am at every board meeting to protect my interests, which are concerns I have about students in the classroom and their long-term learning. Don't assume I am a teacher and an association member because of money. It is insulting to any teacher to believe that money is a motivating factor in any decision we make. Yes, I have not received any increase in my salary in five years, and that is humiliating and discouraging. But I am at the Board meetings because I believe the hidden agendas and fiscal irresponsibility of Mr. Witt, Mr. Newkirk, and Ms. Williams will destroy this district. I do give a damn about the students who walk into my classroom every day, and in protecting their interests, I am protecting my own.
I take exception to the remarks made by PF WAGNER. To begin with, people who disagree with a process are not "rabble-rousers" as you so disrespectfully called them. They are voicing an opinion held by many in Jeffco county. The board was shoved down the throats of teachers and parents. The new superintendent was a shoo-in because the board needed someone to side with them, not challenge them. Mr. McMinnee doesn't even have a background that qualifies him for this position. Ms. Stevenson, on the other hand, spent many years in the school system prior to becoming the superintendent. JCEA should not and will not get over it! A democracy allows all people to voice their opinion so I say you, go find another stupid cause. You are out of line on this one. BTW, I lived in Boulder for many years and raised my children there. The school system and the teachers were excellent. I have grandchildren in the school systems in Colorado and their education has been exceptional. The teachers get better and better all the time and deserve to be treated in an honorable way.
My, my, my....hit a cord there.
Here's all you really need to know about the JCEA and Jeffco's past performance of "Building Bright Futures." There is not a single school in Jeffco with even the District's average of minority or poor kids that has received a John Irwin Award for excellence. EVER. With one exception - and that was a Montessori charter school in its first year of operation - none have received the Governor's improvement award either . EVER.
Let's see if all you naysayer, teachers, "concerned parents" and JCEA employees can address that.
So much for "Building Bright Futures." Or does that mean only for the white and upper class residents of Jeffco?
Hopefully the new board and superintendent will rectify that aspect of Jeffco's poor performance but most of you who replied don't want to give them a chance. WHY? I thought you were "for the children?"
If fixing the disparity in education involves getting rid of the lying "we're for the children" union, then so be it.
As for "paranoid" I said the teachers were paranoid that was going to happen. I did not say the teacher's were paranoid - although based on some of the comments and actions I've seen at the board meetings I wouldn't rule it out.
And as for charter schools, if they can do a better job of educating, especially for minority and poor children, and provide more educational choices and opportunities, like STEM, at a lower cost then we should have MORE charter schools. I'm sure all you Jeffco taxpayers and "concerned for the children" folks would be all for that. Oh, I forgot..they're NON-union schools.
Finally, behaving in an unprofessional way and throwing a hissy fit at a Jeffco Board meeting because the voters went against the union was what is appalling. While some of you responders may not have participated in the howling, catcalling, shouting,derogatory statements, and other disruptions it is an absolute fact that it is happening and the ones doing it are teachers, and JCEA members who LOST the election and who are now trying to implement THEIR way undemocratically in a bullying fashion, you know, rabble-rousers.
If you really believe that "The board was shoved down the throats of teachers and parents" through a democratic process called an "election" them you are representative of the problem.
I will bet you never had any problems when the previous superintendent sided with the JCEA controlled board and never challenged them.
The people did "voice" their opinion. They threw out the union hacks on the Jeffco board that were up for election which then resulted in the incompetent superintendent throwing a hissy fit and resigning without even trying to work with the new board and the people who elected them.
Since you have grandchildren and Jeffco has open enrollment transfers, try moving them into one of Jeffco's many educational gulags and then tell me how great the teachers and Jeffco school systems is.
Some of Jeffco's Title I schools and other schools with a high-poverty rate have claimed the John Irwin Schools of Excellence award, along with receiving the Governor's Distinguished Improvement Award.
In 2013, Edgewater and Stein elementary schools won the Colorado Governor's Distinguished Improvement Award.
In 2012, Edgewater also won the Colorado Governor's Distinguished Improvement Award.
Stein Elementary has also won the Colorado Department of Education's Centers of Excellence Award in 2012, 2011, 2010 and 2009. Deane won the award in 2011 and 2009.
thanks - Jeffco Schools
JCEA members call themselves a 'professional organization" but those misdirected and misled educators display behavior that is anything but professional. As a stakeholder in the Jeffco School System, I am embarrassed because my taxes are paying those disrespectful teachers who disrupt what should be a safe and orderly process. Those who profess to be professional educators are setting a poor example for the students. Would any of those self-proclaimed 'professionals' allow the students in their classroom who disagree with them to blurt out howls and catcalls? Those so called 'educators' are modeling terrible behavior for the children they teach. I agree with the sentiments expressed by PFWAGNER.


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Dragons appoint Ryan as consultant
ESPN Staff
December 14, 2012
Dean Ryan led Gloucester to the Premiership final in 2007 © Getty Images
Former Gloucester head coach Dean Ryan has joined Newport Gwent Dragons in a rugby consultant role.
The former England back-row international, who played in the Premiership with Saracens, Wasps, Newcastle and Bristol, will work with the Welsh region alongside his media commitments as an analyst for Sky Sports.
Ryan previously spent five years as Gloucester head coach, leaving the role in 2009 having lead the Cherry and Whites to Premiership final in 2007 where they lost to Leicester Tigers.
Dragons chief executive Chris Brown said "We have a talented coaching team at Rodney Parade and the addition of Dean's expertise will only add to the quality we are looking to build on here at the Dragons.
"His experience of top flight rugby puts him in a position to offer support to our coaches and management. We are delighted to have him on board."
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Death smells like urine, simple as, why we hate going to hospitals. Anyone who has an elderly relative who is sick will know that acrid smell well from hospital and how hard it is to get rid off it from the home after that person has passed away. The elderly care service is in crisis here, not because the money is not there so much but because no one under 60 really cares what happens to old people, including the nurses. Dementia, not global warming, is our real inescapable disaster waiting to happen. With that attitude to kick it down the road there never will be a fix and because of that your elderly relatives will be kept in their houses to die and so there will always be a market for steam cleaners as they are the only hardware that will really get anywhere near getting that depressing smell out of your house or flat, short of ripping out the carpets and treating the floorboards, what I and my mum eventually had to do after my dad died battling Alzheimer's. Death offers no dignity.
The thing with modern steam cleaners is they have lots of options so you can really get into the nooks and crannies left unclean by your books and grannies. Anyone who has had to deal with a parent with Alzheimer's knows that near the end they don't know what a toilet is and so will wee anywhere and so you have to clean everything - and I mean everything! My old man even weed in me mums pot plants! Every time I go around me mums house that's the first thing I think of.
As foreign sounding my device is they have it listed on dooyoo and so here we go, sounding like it was made in Albania! There's a lot of steam cleaning to be done in Albania after the war so why wouldn't they make steam cleaners? It's quite a new brand to the UK by the looks and not cheap but I got the feeling you couldn't skimp on the money when you buy one of these. They have to do the job. My mate's dad has also got the illness so I passed it on to him for a bit as it did do the job for us. They aren't cheap and so not something left idle, ours coming in at three hundred bucks!
They are built like Hoovers and fairly small ad agile although the 4m cable with this one was pretty rubbish. Like I say you have to get everywhere and so you need enough cable to play skipping ropes at least. In hindsight the model was perhaps a little small for the job in hand and it didn't hold a great deal of boiled water either. It took quite a few refills and electrical chord extensions to get things done. The drag is not great on thick pile carpets either so if you pull the wire too hard it could topple over.
Applications wise there are lots of tentacles and attachments supplied with it to get where you need to go and you can buy additional ones. It seems to have a water filtration system, whatever that is, but I'm unclear where the bits have gone and how to clean the filter. When you empty the thing it reminds you of the sewers in India. There isn't any sort of measure, either; to tell you how much water is left in the tank and so it stink's in there every time you check. Have your airfreshner ready guys! I blast it with Lynx body spray.
As I say if you have one then you may as well clean everything, from your kitchen lino to your Grandfather Clock. The T-Bone nozzle puts down the right amount of superheated water/steam and you do feel you are in a Michael Jackson video as it gets rather steamy inside. You won't be able to clean all day on just one water refill though so plan some coffee breaks as it brews up like your kettle. By the way it's an expensive model because it's also a regular vacuum cleaner and so two mechanisms in there. The vacuum isn't that impressive though and feels like a design afterthought.
What its good at is it cleans fat away in the kitchen, the job we all hate. Nothing worse than turning the knob on the kitchen radio to feel that icky film of goo. It also tries its best on things like bathroom tiles that have built up that mildew on the corners. As far as the carpet's go it did take at least four cleans to get most of the smell to go away. We still had to throw down carpet fresnher to keep the smell at bay.
If you fancy a good spring clean guys this is the type of multitask kit I can see lot of people going for. It's not as prentecious as the Dyson and Vax ranges and looks quite streamlined, reminiscent of one of the droid on the Return of the Jedi that gets vaporized by Jabba the Huts henchman.
I bought this today from John Lewis and am absolutely delighted with it. The ability to adjust steam and vacuum level to suit different surfaces is really useful and the various heads and tools allow for cleaning most surfaces around the home.
I started by cleaning the kitchen tiles - boy oh boy was I surprised that we actually had beige coloured grout between the tiles! I thought it was meant to be black - but a quick blast and scrub with the crevice tool soon showed me differently - the dirt simply lifted off and was easily "sucked" away using the vacuum part.
You do still need to scrub at stubborn stains - but they lift so much easier after a blast of steam, a scrub and repeat this a couple of times and even the most stubborn of stains are gone.
The vacuum cleaner part works really well too - and the water filter ensures you're not just recycling the dust into the room too.
The steam generator "boiler" could perhaps do with being a little larger - it only holds 1.2 litres, but I found this will do a couple of rooms and then you're ready for a bit of a rest anyway. Hose really would be better if it was 1 metre longer to make doing the stairs that bit easier.
However these are probably relatively small niggles - I have no regrets buying it, have been delighted with the results and would recommend it to anyone whose home has suffered the ravages of teenagers!
It could do with a bag to hold the accessories!
I've owned a Polti Vaporetto Lecoaspira 690 for about 6 months now, so I think I'm ready to give you my review. Now, I detest housework (with a passion!) so when I spend my hard earned cash I do expect whatever I buy to make a real difference and cut down the time or effort I need to put in. I shopped around and read plenty of reviews before buying, and still think I got it slightly wrong on this product.
What is it? Well, it's a sooper dooper steam cleaner plus vacuum in one. Pricy at just over £300. It uses ordinary tap water, heats it to steam temperature under pressure and spits it out through a selection of nozzles and cleaning heads (supplied as standard). It can also power a steam iron, but as I feel the same way about ironing as regular housework, I didn't buy the optional iron attachment. The controls allow you to select either steam cleaning or vacuum cleaning or both at the same time.
The vacuum uses a 'water filter'. Yes, that's correct, you add water to the collection chamber before vacuuming, and all the dust and debris is dumped into the water filled bin. Absolutely great for asthma sufferers, as no dust particles escape into the air and there are no dusty clogged filters to deal with. Because it's a wet filter, the vacuum can be used for wet or dry cleaning and will pick up minor spills. It's pretty disgusting to empty though!
Technical spec: works at 4 bar steam pressure. The boiler holds 1.7l but you only fill to 1.3l to allow some expansion room. The vacuum is 1200w power with Polti's 'Eco-Active' filtration system. The build quality is great. The plastics don't feel flimsy, everything fits together very postively and it feels like a quality, solid piece of kit.
What's good: Love the steam cleaner element of this machine. If you've never cleaned with steam, try it. Steam is a very powerful degreaser and sanitiser, there's no need to add cleaning chemicals or detergents, and stains literally melt away. The detail lance is like a magic eraser, you can see grime and debris dissolving to nothing before your eyes. The floor sized heads are not quite so powerful, they don't concentrate the steam into a jet so won't shift stubborn stains without some scrubbing or rubbing, but they still do an excellent daily mopping job on floors.
What's not so good: Not really the machine's fault, but I find the vacuum is pretty useless in this context. I bought this machine thinking that the vacuum bit would help in the process of steam cleaning. It doesn't. Well, it can, but the process is so tedious that in practice you don't bother. It's actually far more effective to have a huge supply of clean cloths, blast with steam and wipe away the dirt with a clean cloth. In theory, you would blast with steam and simultaneously vacuum the dirty water away, but in real life you buy a whole load of cheap cotton cloths, use plenty of them and throw them in the washing machine.
In short, I've found that if I want to steam clean, I steam clean. If I want to vacuum, I vacuum. The machine does a good job of both tasks. However I already have a good wet and dry vacuum cleaner, and with hindsight I would not have paid the premium to get the vacuum function on this machine. If you don't already have a wet & dry vacuum, or are looking to replace your vacuum cleaner, it's not a bad bet.
What's in the box: Along with the cleaner, I got a floor sized cleaning head, a medium cleaning head and a detail lance. The large and medium heads have a nifty feature that allows you to slide in a selection of rubber squeegee blades, smooth plastic blades and bristle inserts. It's not fiddly to change them, and by using them you can adapt the cleaning head for steaming everything from hard floors to vacuuming furniture.
The lance is superb. It acts like a normal detail vacuum nozzle, but has an additional outlet for steam. The steam outlet can have a small brush screwed on, so that you can get steam delivered direct to the small brush and scrub directly with the lance. This works like a charm on grout between tiles, cooker racks, around taps etc. I have not seen our tiled floor so clean since the day it was laid. You get 3 small brushes in the box as standard, replacements are available to order but they are pretty long lasting. There is also a microfibre cover for the medium head, a filler nozzle and a bottle brush thingy for cleaning out the vacuum bin. There's also a very amusing DVD showing you how to clean every bit of your gorgeous palazzo while looking like you just stepped out of Vogue magazine (snigger!)
Controls: Variable steam control. Never use it, blast everything and get it done quickly is my watchword. Permanently set to maximum.
Steam boiler on - push button to heat up the steam. Light goes out when it's ready to work.
Vacuum on: push button to turn on the vacuum cleaner, can be used in conjunction with the steamer or alone.
Most useful for:
Floor mopping. Throw a clean cloth down on the floor and steam directly through it. With the squeegee blades on the large cleaning head, you can grab and push the cloth around. When cloth is dirty, throw down another one and continue. I will get through around 6 cloths on a large kitchen floor, if in doubt that you are cleaning just look at the muck on the cloths and realise all that was on your floor. Uck! Does a wonderful job, the floor is dry within 5 minutes and really, really clean.
Windows, glass, mirrors etc. I blast with steam and use a cloth to polish to dry. Not only do they come up clean without smears or streaks, they also seem to stay clean for longer.
Tiles. Fantastic. Blast with steam for a surface clean, every so often give the grout a really good scrub with the detail lance and brush. And marvel.
Kitchen cupboards, doors, woodwork, worktops. Watch out for painted or waxed surfaces, not all will take kindly to it. Never scrub painted surfaces with the bristly thing while steaming, it will take the paint straight off as it is being softened and heated.
Sinks, waste pipes, taps. Great for cleaning yukky bits of the overflow, blasting around the base of taps, blasting steam down the waste pipes etc. Don't go too heavy initially on porcelain or glass, steam it lightly first to warm it up and then let loose with full on power.
Also great for alloy wheels on the car, general freshen up of painted walls, curtains and soft furnishings. Don't imagine it will deep clean your fabric sofa or carpets though, it is just not a patch on a good shampooer. It will do a decent job of giving these things a surface clean, steam them and wipe with a clean cloth and you will see surface grime coming away.
Things to look out for: Remember to empty out the water filter after every use. Forget and turn it on 2 days later and it smells worse than the drains. Disgusting. I didn't tell you this, but it smells really nice if you put a squirt of your favourite but not too expensive perfume in the vacuum water when you fill it up. Polti will sell you a fragrance to add to the water, but I use Samsara in mine, lol!! Never ever use fragrance in the boiler water.
Steam is very powerful, and can't be used directly on light switches, electrical controls or LCD panels. You should get a folded cloth, steam directly onto the cloth and then use it to wipe them. Works well.
Real bugbears: Even at this price, the machine doesn't have a separate water chamber. Big, big mistake. When the water in the steamer runs out, you have to wait until the boiler has cooled down before you can take the cap off to refill, a bit like a car radiator cap. It takes at least 5 minutes. Best strategy - put the kettle on. Have a 5 minute tea break, cap will then be ready and use the just boiled kettle to fill the boiler up. It gets you back up and running more quickly than waiting for the machine to heat the water. I still think it's a poor feature on a machine of this price.
Also, while I'm being critical, there's no water measure in the boiler. so you can't tell if you have loads left, or if it's about to run out of steam just near the end of the job. Should have been a simple thing to incorporate in the design, but is lacking.
Overall, I wouldn't give this machine up. However, I would buy a great steamer, with continuous refill facility and sacrifice the vacuum cleaner if I had my choice again. Still a great machine, but I should have spent less and got more steam features for the money. Hope this helps someone.
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After ZaZa backed him down yesterday and hit the fade in his face in the 1st quarter i gave up all hope on this dude.
He does help Melo with spacing, but man is his defense abysmal. He also can't rebound for anything, i really have no idea how he has been in the league so long....A big with SG skills in a Center's body?
one game guys, chill.
anyway i still got my own word he is way better than Novak in this trade. He will be play alot more time Novak was mostly playing garbage time in blow out games of just 4-5 minutes total in intense games.
Bargs needs to work on his game....if he wants to he can be a good player. He must had been lazy this summer and not practiced much
Our demise began when coach made the same mistakes D'antoni does; he decided to make Melo a 4, and went with small-ball.
This in effect played right into a team like IND hand. In effect we neutered ourselves based on the dumb toni notion that
1. Offense trumps defense
2. Coach is smart enough to reinvent the wheel
Lets look at our 5 players and what happens when 1 is out of position.
Felton can't be relied on to guard his man
Pablo/Kidd can't be relied on to guard 2's
Shump off surgery isn't and can't effectively guard 3's
As Metro said Melo can't guard the 4
That leaves TC. Offensively he was useless and
seems to catch "the flu" 10x's a year!
So tell me who is left to play D? When a Lance Stevenson runs through us in the fashion he did... Where was this defensive coach he was billed as? Just like D'antoni he talked the talk but couldnt show and prove. ALL he proved was he thought the 3 would win it for us. As Duke said. . You live by the 3 you die by it. Do you think it was a coincidence we lead the league in 3's after Mda left? Nope.
It looked like Bargnyawny was startin to get going in the 2nd half of the Bulls game. Aside from that hes been a disappointing piece of trash. We really need him to step up and score some points. Our offense has looked really bad so far but we also gotta keep in mind that at least as of last year the Bulls and Bucks were 2 of the better teams defensively and we're missing JR Smith
And although Bargn's shot has been terrrble teams are still respecting him so he is helping us stretch the floor. If he can just start hittin them open shots I wouldnt have a problem with him
I know tonight was just one game, but he showed why we went out and got him. Don't forget, all we did was trade Novak for him. Let's see if he can be consistent at all.
Barg is a tipical europian finesse skilled offensive player. If we compare him to Novak, i think Barg is 10 times better. Novak was a pure shooter, probably better 3 point shooter, but he couldnt create his own shot, rebound or block shots. He was very week physically and was owned by opposition easily. On the other hand, Barg, even though he is not a physical specimen, he can hold his own against other players, can create his own shot, rebound, block shots, run the floor very well for a tall player. He proved it yesterday vs Bobcats. He just needs to stay agressive. If he continues to play like that,then we have pretty good offence going with him, Melo and JR.
Woody has to, no he must demand from everybody to share the ball, move it to find the open man. No forcing shots.
As i said before, we have very good offensive and difensive players. The only weekness of this team is the coach and the point guard.
Untill we bring The real coach and the real point guard, i dont see us winning anything. Unfortunately.
WOW! The Game ball Win over Bobcats goes to Bargs .. 25 pt, 8 rb, 3 ast, 5 blk, and 1 turnover.
Bargani put up big numbers when we needed the win, in a road-game .. Big-Props.
Be nice if Bargs become our "Road Kill" .. that will stop the boooing in MSG
Next stop .. San Antonio Spurs .. Duncan/Splitter/Diaw
Help defense is crucial against the Spurs....Need Metta/Shump/KMart to help Bargs big....feelin good
Consider that Novak had one move, run up and down the sideline and jack up 3s. Bargnani has struggled over the last couple of years, but he's got a more versatile game than Novak. Not a fan of Bargnani's contract, but if he has more games like the one against Charlotte, he'll definitely be worth the money.
Spurs are like Heat but its funny last 5 games Knicks are 4-1 vs them specialy @ MSG
Knicks even won twice 20+ pts POP put key guys @ bench in half of 3rd q and done.
Once score was even over 120 one of those games was without MELO
Spurs r 5-1 but it was close that they could b 4-2 GSW could tie or take lead none team scored in last 2 mins 4q SPurs GSW
Knicks have to stop Parker and Leoanrd so this is SHump & Pablo job
Duncan is Bargniani job
this is only one of 2 games that i am against Spurs i started to like Spurs since finals
some espn analyst says 2014 finals it will repeat heat vs spurs again.