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Best Space-saving Baby Product
"It's easy to get caught up in the glamour of a modern high chair that claims to do it all. But regardless of all of the bells and whistles that come with it, there's no taking away from the fact that your little one's seat is going to take up a significant amount of space in your home. To avoid that, there's the Phil & Teds Lobster High Chair.
It attaches directly to the table, saving space, bringing tots to their parents' height, and keeping little eaters comfortable as they try new foods. The Lobster easily collapses for when you want to fold it up and put it away, but we can honestly say you'll probably leave it attached to your dining room table until your little one is big enough to move to a real chair. We've recommended it to every new mom we know, regardless of the size of her home."
Useful and a travel/cafe baby essential
We have had the lobster in use for 4 months and love it. Sturdy and secure. Some table edges mean that the lobster cannot attach as it is not flat underneath, so that can be a nuisance when travelling but have only encountered a few times. The tray table isn't functional as it could be and can be moved by child but useful to keep food mess from spreading! Highly rate and recommend.
Lobster featured at the TODAY show
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"Phil&Teds Lobster - It's got these clamps on the side. It's really light-weight. It's very safe with 5 point padded shoulder straps and super comfortable. Easy to clean and you can take your baby out."
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"Space is extremely limited in our apartment, so I was dreading having to add a bulky highchair to the mix. The hook-on Phil & Teds Lobster Highchair solved our space problem while keeping my tot comfortable at meal time. I particularly loved how high it placed him at the table."
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This ultra-portable Clip-On High Chair is what you'll want to bring to your local restaurant—or pack when you go to visit grandma and grandpa. It clips securely on the edge of just about any table or counter. Some forgo using the tray entirely and just put a plastic placemat right on the table. If you're tight on space in your home, consider this as an alternative to a full high chair.
"Since I have purchased this chair, many of my friends have fallen in love with it and have bought it for their own kids. I constantly get stopped by parents in restaurants who want to learn more about the chair. It is one of the smartest and best purchases I have made. I plan on using it for my daughter until the day she hits the weight cut off. I will definitely be using this for my next child too."
A Must-Have for Airline Travel and More!
"The award-winning travel chair's claws clamped nicely on my relative's breakfast bar so my girls had their own place to eat for the few days we were away. I can see how fabulous the lobster would be for any camping or other travel outings since it attaches to most tables or bench tops.
I love the fact that the fabric used on the lobster is washable and durable. The fabric can slide right off the frame for a hand wash. There's a removable table-tray that slides in between the two clamps protecting the actual table from any spills.
From The Babblist
"Now that we own a portable highchair our daughter is always part of the mealtime fun. We take it everywhere- to friend's houses, on vacation and to restaurants.
(Lobster) is for sure a popular US option and after owning it for about two months it's obvious why. The Lobster, like the Pod has a very durable frame, this one made of brushed stainless steel. The fabric used for this product is thicker and more padded than the Pod and comes with a much more functional 4-point harness for keeping your baby put... A huge bonus with the Lobster, the fabric does remove from the frame!"
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"The lobster travel high chair is a baby product I cannot live without. Not to mention, EVERY time I take it out in public I get asked, "where can I find one?" I figured if there are this many mommies who don't know about it, it's probably worth writing about, so here it is :)
A mommy buddy of mine told me about Phil&Teds travel lobster highchair about 4 months ago. It's a portable highchair that is a must have for any parent on the go. Definitely put this on your baby registry! I can't tell you how many times the lobster has come in handy, whether we're doing a weekend trip or going out to dinner. The lobster is small, easy to carry and folds up flat into a purse. What Momma doesn't love something that looks like a purse?"
The Bump Editors Best Of Baby
Lightweight, compact and super easy to use, the Lobster literally has two 'claws' that clamp onto any table top, which makes it a favorite for travel.
What we love? Genius foldaway design lets you throw it into most stroller baskets — yes, it's that compact.
WINNER! Prima Baby Award 2015
"A highly portable alternative to a highchair, the Phil & Teds Lobster booster seat is designed to clamp onto a range of everyday surfaces and the pop off and fold down ready to be stored into it handy bag.
Our MFM review who has a "kitchen the size of a rabbit hutch" finds this booster seat invaluable and it scored highly with our Prima Baby Panel as it's light but strong, safe and easy to store."
Travel equipment - phil&teds lobster review
These are great. I'd recommend these for anyone who likes the companionability of having their child up at the table with them, or who doesn't have room for a conventional high chair, for grandparents or people who have occasional little visitors or for people who want a compact highchair to take with them on the go.
WINNER! Best Hook On Travel High Chair
Our lobster high chair was judged Best Hook On Travel High Chair in the Mom Trends Must-Have Awards, 2014!
"There are lot of hook-on high chairs on the market, but the philandteds Lobster easily won our top award. Most importantly, it packs down flat – key for a high chair you'll be traveling with – and stows away in its included storage bag. The Lobster weighs just 3.9 lbs, but its durable fabric holds babes up to 37 lbs., is easy to wipe off, and removes easily for hand-washing out more serious messes. A 4-pt safety harness keeps wigglers in their seat and the high chair can be used with or without the included food tray. One of our favorite features of the Lobster high chair are the clamps which are easy to use and have an amazing range from 0.8″ up to 3.75″, letting you use the high chair on thin dining tables up to extra thick tables at the park. At home or on the go, the hook-on Lobster high chair makes mealtime with baby a breeze." - Mom Trends
This is Charlie Brown enjoying his first Halloween at 9 months old
He got to sit at the big kids table and watch them carve Jack O Lanterns (while chewing on the tops). He loved being part of the action and its something a regular high chair couldn't give him. We were visiting a friend who has a less baby friendly space (along with an open pool in the backyard) so this way Charlie was safe and strapped in - not crawling into danger. He got to enjoy the festivities and I enjoyed a glass of wine while catching up with old friends, stress-free. - Tasmin, Mum to Charlie Brown
Score: 4/5
We've recommended this great piece of baby equipment to scores of friends since we bought it – and people always comment on it when they visit our house.
The clip-on high chair lets you attach it to many tables and breakfast bars, then folds down flat for transport.
Its aluminium frame has two 'lobster' claws that clamp onto the table, and are designed to hold children up to 17kgs (37lbs) – about age three. Hubby wasn't convinced it looked safe when we bought it so tried balancing his own weight on it – it didn't even wobble so must be pretty sturdy! The body of the highchair is made of fabric and has a five-point harness.
The manufacturers say it's designed for use from six months. We've been using it from four months, using a folded towel to pad the base and backrest so the baby can see over the top. Unlike a solid highchair, the fabric makes it much harder for babies to try and climb out – a definite bonus in our house.
The real joy of it is it takes up no space in the kitchen or dining room – there are no highchair legs to manoeuvre or try and stack out of the way.
"We use this chair for every meal with our 9 month old. It's ideal for families with small living spaces (like us) because it eliminates the need for a high chair. Perks: Safe. Deep seat keeps the child very secure. Great for the kid. He/she feels included at the family table. Terrific for restaurants because it collapses and has its own travel bag. Excellent for camping. Fits on all picnic tables. Sturdy. I have highly recommended this product to many people I know. Tip: Get the Lobster so that the clamp fits on thick tables and counters. We've only been to one restaurant where the table was too thin to accommodate the larger clamps."
"We use this chair as our only highchair for our 13 month old and we've had it since he could sit up at 5 months. I love that it doesn't take up any floor space like a traditional highchair. We've only brought it out with us a few times because mostly everywhere we go has highchairs but I like that we have the option to bring it with us."
"We do not go anywhere without our Lobster! Everywhere we take it, we get remarks at how wonderful a product it is! We love that it adjusts to fit a variety of tables with the easy to use clamp system... just twist to a secure fit! As a mother, I appreciate being able to sanitize the Lobster and know that my child is using something clean. We love the tray that slips into place, and doesn't budge! This makes us feel better when we leave a restaurant and we've left a reasonably clean table! When we leave the house, we make sure we have everything we need... Carseat? Check! Diaper Bag? Check! Lobster? CHECK!!! LOVE THIS PRODUCT! I recommend it to ALL of my friends who are new parents."
"I bought the lobster when my son was 4 months old. We traveled with it across country and used it on regular outings. We now have another child and the chair still looks brand new after 3 years. The chair is simple to set up, clean and take down. There is no assembly and the chair easily fits back inside the carry bag that comes with it. The seat is very deep and a generous size. we have not had any issue attaching the chair to tables at restaurants, as long as the table is flat underneath. It fits perfectly in booth tables too. We are able to have the baby inside the booth instead of at the end of the table where a high chair would go. We are very happy with this chair and would buy it again."
"We are using this seat for our infant who is 6 months old. She is our third child & I wish we had this product to use with our other two children. We have used it out in restaurants mainly & once at a friends house. It easily attaches to the table & you don't have to worry about germy restaurant highchairs. The only concern is that the baby sits close to the table & if they flop forward, the will hit their head on the table. The Lobster is very easy to carry, it is lightweight & folds nice and flat for easy storage & transportation. It is good for occasional use, I would not use this as an everyday solution for feeding."
"We've been getting great use from our Lobster this week with these hot sunny evenings in Wellington - sitting around the outside table, our 11 month old daughter has enjoyed being right IN the action. She loves being at the table with her brothers and parents, eating together and checking out she's not missing out on any goodies. Of course it's covered in food already, but easily fixed with a wipe down. Ariana has put it to the bounce test, jiggling up and down as she hurls food all directions. That girl doesn't sit still, but she's happy and secure in her rightful place at the head of the table. The lobster is quick to set up - flick down the 'claws' and screw 'em tight. It now lives in its handy carry bag on a hook by the back door ready for outdoor meals. I'll also be packing it for our summer holiday." - Gina, Mum of 3
"I love my phil&ted's metoo, and would probably keep that one under my stroller because it weighs less at 2.2 lbs, but I'd keep the Lobster permanently attached to my dining table!" - Rebecca Gruber


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The rule for all of us is perfectly simple. Do not waste time bothering whether you 'love' your neighbour; act as if you did. As soon as we do this we find one of the great secrets. When you are behaving as if you loved someone, you will presently come to love him. If you injure someone you dislike, you will find yourself disliking him more. If you do him a good turn, you will find yourself disliking him less.
There is, indeed, one exception. If you do him a good turn, not to please God and obey the law of charity, but to show him what a fine forgiving chap you are, and to put him in your debt, and then sit down to wait for his 'gratitude', you will probably be disappointed. (People are not fools: they have a very quick eye for anything like showing off, or patronage.) But whenever we do good to another self, just because it is a self, made (like us) by God, and desiring its own happiness as we desire ours, we shall have learned to love it a little more or, at least, to dislike it less.
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Compiled in A Year with C.S. Lewis Mere Christianity. Copyright © 1952, C. S. Lewis Pte. Ltd. Copyright renewed © 1980, C. S. Lewis Pte. Ltd. All rights reserved. Used with permission of HarperCollins Publishers. A Year With C.S. Lewis: Daily Readings from His Classic Works. Copyright © 2003 by C. S. Lewis Pte. Ltd. All rights reserved. Used with permission of HarperCollins Publishers.


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Controlling the Uncontrollable
Organizations must leverage policy, and harness new protocols and technology to tame wild WLANs.
Security managers must feel like they're living in the Wild West. Weak encryption standards and uncontrolled Wi-Fi devices turn enterprises into lawless frontiers. But that's finally changing, as new security protocols arm managers with the weapons to restore law and order.
"Good hardware, excellent vendor support and proper policy--as long as you stick with it--will help minimize security risks," says Arek Alszko, IT manager for The Mad Science Group, a Canadian-based children's educational science entertainment franchise.
Alszko waited until he felt WLAN security protocols and products were ready for prime time; the dynamic key encryption and mutual authentication provided by Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) convinced him that wireless security was finally strong enough to meet his company's requirements.
Stronger security comes none too soon, as business imperatives for wireless deployment slams head-on into security issues, such as flawed encryption, unauthorized access and signal interruption.
"Wireless security products are finally catching up to the issues that prevented their use in security-sensitive businesses," says Rick Beaupre, director of technology at Massachusetts-based Mortgage Financial, "but there is more to wireless security than a piece of software or an appliance." To secure their WLANs, managers are using a layered approach, including strong encryption for authentication, tighter access control and IDS/IPS tools. Tough policy enforcement and configuration management round out a comprehensive WLAN security strategy.
Use Strong Authentication
WLAN authentication has been plagued by security issues-- dictionary attacks to crack plaintext passwords, vulnerable WEP encryption and man-in-the-middle attacks. Rogue access points (APs) undermine efforts to control access.
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Malicious/Accidental Association
A hacker can force an unsuspecting user station to connect to an undesired or spoofed 802.11 network.
Identity Theft or MAC Spoofing
Hackers can grab SSIDs and MAC addresses to steal bandwidth, and corrupt or download files.
Man-in-the-Middle Attacks
A hacker breaks VPN connections between authorized stations and access points by inserting a malicious station between a victim's station and an access point.
Denial-of-Service Attacks
Freeware tools can launch DoS attacks against specific users, access points or all network devices. A hacker can abuse the Extensible Authentication Protocol to launch an attack against the authentication server.
Network Injection Attacks
A hacker exploits improperly configured wireless LANs or rogue access points. When the access point is attached to an unfiltered part of the network, it broadcasts multicast traffic, which can take down the network.
"It was clunky at best," says Willis.
Now, Willis is taking advantage of evolving technologies, using 802.1X authentication, dynamic keys and AES encryption. Authentication and access are controlled via a Fortress Technologies gateway appliance.
"Users can set up and go about their business wherever they are and, ultimately, be more productive at work," Willis says. "They do not have to carry around their VPN tokens."
At Mortgage Financial, regulatory requirements made access control the number one priority, while still making wireless easy for employees.
"We wanted our loan officers to be untethered to their desktop and be able to move about," says Beaupre, who has launched a WLAN covering the company's Tewksbury, Mass., headquarters and 14 branch offices, each supporting two to 25 users.
"We realized the wireless security solutions that we were trying, such as RADIUS, weren't as robust as we needed," says Beaupre. Without a single logon, users could authenticate to the RADIUS server for wired access, but log on separately to the WLAN.
The solution was a single authentication point for wireless and wired access. Coupling wireless access points with the VPN, firewall and IDS via SonicWALL devices, gave Beaupre confidence in his access control.
Nail Down Client Configurations
Managing client configurations is critical. Left on their own, employees will adjust their laptops to access public hot spots or home wireless routers. Enterprises can manage their clients through configuration control, usage policy and dedicated client software.
Since Windows XP laptops ship with an internal wireless network adapter that automatically tries to attach to available WLANs, it's important to change the adapter's network properties from allowing ad hoc connections. Furthermore, administrators need to disable Wireless Auto Configuration, install XP Service Pack 2, which supports WPA and fixes several wireless security flaws, and change dangerous default settings, such as the administrative password.
Mad Science not only restricts use of the wireless client, but also locks down its mobile machines through user privileges, preventing the installation of applications.
"Our users aren't allowed to do anything to reconfigure their wireless client," says Alszko. "That doesn't mean they aren't going to try."
Meanwhile Peregrine uses client software specific to its Fortress Access Control Server to guarantee that only clients installed by Willis and his team can connect to the WLAN.
Define and Enforce Policy
A detailed acceptable-use policy is the foundation of a sound wireless security program. For example, Mortgage Financial is selective about who gets VPN access.
"If you want to connect to the network remotely, a request is submitted for a VPN client. The VPN client is deployed only after reviewing the environment and if the user meets the criteria," says Beaupre. This ensures everyone connects through a gateway that verifies the correct encryption level is being used and the antivirus definitions are current.
Because of the rapid changes in wireless technologies, WLAN policies need to be dynamic. Organizations should revisit the policy and educate wireless users regularly.
Issues routinely covered by written policies should include the type of encryption to be used for authentication, acceptable use policy (corporate access points only vs. public networks), procedures in the event a device is lost or stolen, and the consequences for violating policies.
Defend the Airwaves
The public nature of RF spectrum, on which 802.11 networks operate, poses challenges exclusive to wireless networks. Early wireless networks gave rise to war drivers and postings online of wide-open WLANs, complete with GPS coordinates. Continuous monitoring is needed to detect attacks and any abnormal RF propagation patterns.
Sometimes the problem is internal. Employees who transfer large files, misconfigured access points and clients, and RF interference from non-802.11 devices such as wireless telephones, remote cameras, even microwave ovens, can all interfere with the smooth operation of a WLAN. Inadvertent associations--such as an employee in the office next-door or a customer carrying a Wi-Fi enabled PDA--need to be distinguished from attackers.
Companies like AirTight Networks, AirDefense, AirMagnet, Newbury Networks, Network Chemistry and Bluesocket have developed wireless IDS/IPS systems with advanced RF-monitoring and blocking capabilities.
For smaller organizations, many wireless routers have built-in firewalling capabilities. They also can use network-monitoring tools, such as NetStumbler.
Using more than one tool for monitoring wireless (and wired) networks also helps security professionals fend off potential attacks. In addition to relying on his SonicWALL devices to automatically detect problems on Mortgage Financial's wireless network, Beaupre uses Ipswitch's WhatsUp Gold Premium, along with Denika Performance Trender from Somix, to monitor nodes.
No One Answer
There is no silver bullet when it comes to wireless security. Security pros are constantly wrestling with security versus usability within their organizations, and it's up to you to find a workable solution that fulfill both needs. Wireless security continues to mature, offering organizations the flexibility to further their business goals.


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WOONSOCKET, R.I. (AP) — Rhode Island environmental officials are investigating whether a waste management company has been illegally dumping tons of out-of-state sludge at the state landfill in Johnston.
Officials told WPRI-TV that Baltimore-based Synagro Technologies allegedly dumped an estimated 390,000 pounds of dried sludge at the Central Landfill during a three-day period last month. Sludge is treated solid waste from sewer treatment plants.
State officials say a Synagro employee called them to report the company was bringing in out-of-state sludge. The landfill does not accept waste from other states.
Synagro has offices in Woonsocket and several other states. Companies that violate illegal dumping laws can face fines by the state Department of Environmental Management.
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This single family home in Tokyo was realised by the Japanese practice yHa architects. Due to the north/west orientation of the house it was a major challenge to capture the daily sunlight. With a smart floor plan and additional skylights the architects created a light and – in spite of the small size of the site – broad inside.
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With the advent of the Models.cached and Units.cached, I can't count the number of times I was puzzled when a new or changed Model/Unit didn't seem to be effective.
These files are created when you first load the game, but only if there is no version of the files existing!
The caches do significantly reduce game load time, especially in newer games with voluminous models and units (RoP,RED, VGN), so I don't recommend leaving these "on" for routine play (I use JSGME to swap the file in/out)
To help your modding/dev work, simply put the attached file in \Settings folder of your game, delete the two cache files, and viola , the caches will not be created!
I've confirmed that this works in WIA 1.08 rc6, and AACW 1.16 beta 7.
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An endoscopic
retrograde cholangiopancreatogram (ERCP) is a test that combines the use of a
flexible, lighted scope (endoscope) with X-ray pictures to
examine the tubes that drain the
gallbladder, and
The endoscope is inserted
through the mouth and gently moved down the throat into the
esophagus, stomach, and
duodenum until it reaches the point where the ducts
from the pancreas (pancreatic ducts) and gallbladder (bile ducts) drain into
the duodenum.
ERCP can treat certain problems found during the
test. If an abnormal growth is seen, an instrument can be inserted through the
endoscope to obtain a sample of the tissue for further testing (biopsy). If a gallstone is present in the
common bile duct, the doctor can sometimes remove the
stone with instruments inserted through the endoscope. A narrowed bile duct can
be opened by inserting a small wire-mesh or plastic tube (called a stent)
through the endoscope and into the duct.
ERCP is done to:
Follow the instructions exactly about when to stop eating and drinking, or your test may be canceled. If your doctor has instructed you to take your medicines on the day of surgery, please do so using only a sip of water.
If your doctor prescribed antibiotics before the test, take them as directed. You need to take the full course of antibiotics.
Tell your doctor if you:
Talk to your doctor about any concerns you have regarding
the need for the test, its risks, how it will be done, or what the results will
mean. To help you understand the importance of this test, fill out the
medical test information form(What is a PDF document?).
You will be asked to empty your
bladder and remove any dentures, jewelry, or contact lenses before having an
An endoscopic retrograde
cholangiopancreatogram (ERCP) is done by a doctor trained in
endoscopy, usually a doctor who specializes in
diseases of the digestive system (gastroenterologist). A thin, flexible
fiber-optic endoscope is used.
ERCP is done in the hospital. You
may have to stay overnight if your doctor removes gallstones or places a stent
during the test. Otherwise, you will be allowed to go home after the
An ERCP usually takes between 30 and 60 minutes. You will be
in the recovery room 1 to 2 hours.
Your throat may be numbed with
an anesthetic spray, gargle, or lozenge to relax your gag reflex and make it
easier to insert the endoscope. Shortly before the test begins, an intravenous
(IV) line will be placed in a vein in your arm. You will be given pain medicine
sedative through the IV during the test. You may also
be given an antibiotic through the IV.
You will be asked to lie on
your left side with your head tilted slightly forward. A mouth guard may be
inserted to protect your teeth from the endoscope. The lubricated tip of the
endoscope will be guided into your mouth while the doctor gently presses your
tongue out of the way. You may be asked to swallow to help move the tube along.
The instrument is no thicker than many foods you swallow. Once the endoscope is
in your esophagus, your head will be tilted upright to help the scope slide
Your doctor will slowly move the endoscope into your stomach
and duodenum. Your doctor looks at your esophagus, stomach, and duodenum as the
scope moves forward. When the endoscope reaches your duodenum, you will be
turned over to lie flat on your abdomen. See a picture of the
placement of an endoscope during ERCP.
A small amount of air will be
injected through the scope to make it easier for the doctor to see. The
endoscope is moved forward until it reaches the point where the ducts from the
pancreas and gallbladder drain into the duodenum (the papilla). A thin tube
called a catheter is then passed through the endoscope into the papilla, and
contrast material is injected into the bile or pancreatic ducts. Several X-rays
are taken. You will remain on your abdomen while the X-rays are developed. If
necessary, additional X-rays may be taken.
Surgical instruments,
called biopsy forceps or brushes, may be inserted through the endoscope to
collect samples. If a gallstone is seen during the test, the doctor can
sometimes remove it. A narrowed bile duct can be held open by inserting a small
wire-mesh or plastic tube called a stent through the endoscope and into the
When the test is completed, the endoscope is slowly
After the ERCP is completed, you
will be observed in a recovery room for 1 to 2 hours. If your throat was numbed
before the test, you will not be allowed to eat or drink until your throat is
no longer numb and you are able to swallow without choking. You can then resume
eating and drinking normally.
Unless you are staying in the
hospital, you will need to have someone drive you home after the test. You will
not be allowed to drive or to return to work for 24 hours.
doctor will make sure you do not have any signs of complications before you go
home. If your doctor removed a gallstone or placed a stent during the test, you
may need to stay in the hospital overnight.
You may notice a brief, sharp burning or
stinging sensation when the IV is started in your arm. The
local anesthetic sprayed into your throat usually
tastes slightly bitter and will make your tongue and throat feel numb and
swollen. Some people report feeling as though they cannot breathe sometimes
because of the tube in their throat. This is a false sensation caused by the
anesthetic. There is always plenty of breathing space around the tube in your
mouth and throat. Remember to relax and take slow, deep breaths.
You may gag, feel nauseated or bloated, or have mild abdominal cramping
as the tube is moved. If the discomfort is severe, alert your doctor with an
agreed-upon signal or tap on the arm. Even though you won't be able to talk
during the test, you can still communicate.
The IV medicines will
make you feel sleepy, and you may not be able to remember much of what happens
during or for several hours after the test. You may have heavy eyelids,
difficulty speaking, a dry mouth, or blurred vision for several hours after the
You may have a flushing sensation when the contrast material
is injected.
After the test, you may have gas
and feel bloated for a while. You may also have a tickling, dry throat, slight
hoarseness, or a mild sore throat for several days. Throat lozenges and
gargling with warm saltwater can help relieve your throat symptoms.
Because of the IV medicines used during this test, do not drink alcohol,
drive, or sign any legal documents for 24 hours after the test.
An endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatogram
(ERCP) is a test that does have some risks. Having this test may cause serious
problems, such as:
After the test, call your doctor
immediately if you:
People with serious heart disease and older adults
with other chronic diseases have a greater chance of having problems from this
test. Although complications are not common, talk to your doctor about your
specific risks.
An endoscopic retrograde
cholangiopancreatogram (ERCP) is a test that combines the use of a flexible,
lighted scope (endoscope) with X-ray pictures to examine the tubes
that drain the
gallbladder, and
Your doctor may be able to
discuss some of the findings with you immediately after the test. But the
medicines used to relax you for an ERCP may impair your memory. So your doctor
may tell you to call the next day for your results.
Reasons you may not be able to
have the test or why the results may not be helpful include:
Other Works ConsultedChernecky CC, Berger BJ (2008). Laboratory Tests and Diagnostic Procedures, 5th ed. St. Louis: Saunders.Fischbach FT, Dunning MB III, eds. (2009). Manual of Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests, 8th ed. Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins.Pagana KD, Pagana TJ (2010). Mosby's Manual of Diagnostic and Laboratory Tests, 4th ed. St. Louis: Mosby Elsevier.
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BLOG » 'LESANDS' on how to get along with your boyfriend's best friend
I met Austin and Michael at a party… at a few parties actually, before i finally sat down with them to do a Boycrazy interview on a very noisy day, outside M cafe on Melrose during a record heat wave in Los Angeles. i was instantly drawn to both of them! why? because they're gorgeous, crazy tall, heterosexual (i'd love them just as much, if not MORE if they were GAY! how DARE you?), fashion forward/willing to take chances, and the perfect blend of old school gentlemen, and modern man sensitive/in tune with their feelings. we talked about a million things: the power switch between men and women, women being more emotionally closed off/guarded than men nowadays, dating, love, heartbreak, and meeting the best friend protocol. i chose to post about bff protocol.
later that day, after we'd done the interview, we all cruised (and by 'cruised', i mean 'walked' in our tight black denim) to Target, made jokes about how target should sell 'Targaritas', checked out popular vintage shop Jet Rag on La Brea, had hot dogs and tiny lemonades at Pinks, and then proceeded to see a bike rider get hit by an SUV, fly twenty feet in the air, fall to the pavement, and miraculously NOT die. i called the paramedics, and from then on it was unanimously unspoken, but understood, that me, Austin, and Michael would forever remain spiritual blood brothers and sisters because you can't take someone else's near death experience away from us. so don't even try. i love you guys.
ps: you owe me for the lemonades. jk. but seriously. xoxo, me
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yeah these boys know whats up. A new girl's best look is to bring her hot friend.
Hottest boys I've seen on this blog in awhile alexi.
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can we like, friend them on facebook !?
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Friday, January 29, 2010
Valentine's Day Party
Cutest Valentine's Day table runner I've ever seen! They're selling it, of course, but it really looks pretty easy to make using a needle and thread. So CUTE!
I also love these Chair Backers But PB doesn't sell them anymore. However, the lady at {Our Scoop} made some of her own:
I think I'd omit the ruffles and add the large stitches and maybe even the name like the PB ones, but she has a great tutorial {here}, if you want to make these cuties.
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Valentine for your Husband
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Valentine Lollipops
And you could also make rice crispy pops:
{Skip To My Lou} has a great tutorial for making these cute Valentine treats.
She used a heart cookie pan to shape these rice crispies. Then, she stuck a stick in them, dipped them in chocolate, and covered them with sprinkles. Delish!
I also saw this on {No Fuss Fabulous}
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Kraft a Superbowl Party
2 pkg. (8 oz. each) Cream Cheese, softened
1 pkg. (8 oz.) Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
1/2 cup Miracle Whip
2 green onions, chopped
1/4 tsp. black pepper
1 pkg. (3 oz.) Bacon Bits
2 Tbsp. pimiento strips
RITZ Crackers
Beat cheeses and dressing with mixer until blended. Add onions and pepper; mix well. Refrigerate several hours. Form into football shape on serving plate; coat with bacon bits. Add pimento strips for "lacing." Serve with crackers.
I also really like these - they remind me of rice crispy treats...only chocolate.
Chocolate Football Bites
6 squares Semi-Sweet Chocolate
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1 Tbsp. butter or margarine
1/2 tsp. vanilla
4 cups cocoa sweetened rice cereal
White decorating gel
Microwave chocolate, corn syrup and butter in large microwaveable bowl on high 2-1/2 min., stirring after 1-1/2 min. Blend in vanilla. Add cereal; mix well. Cool 10 min. Shape into 18 (3-inch-long) football shapes with lightly moistened hands. Place on large sheet of wax paper; cool completely. Use decorating gel to add "lacings" to "footballs." Let stand until gel is firm.
Monday, January 25, 2010
Superbowl Cake
Friday, January 22, 2010
Superbowl Entertaining
My favorites were these {Football Deviled Eggs}
It's green jello with icing and football figurines on top. Cute, huh? And super easy.
Thursday, January 21, 2010
Host a Superbowl Party
I love how their table cloth looks like a football feild. Just get a green table cloth (or make one), sew some ribbon on as lines and iron on those numbers.
{Hostess with the Mostess} has another great centerpiece idea that I love:
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Lollipop Cookies
3/4 cup butter, softened
3 ounces cream cheese
1 cup white sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt assorted colors of paste food coloring
24 lollipop sticks
In a bowl cream butter, cream cheese and sugar until fluffy. Add egg and vanilla; beat until smooth. In a medium bowl combine flour, baking powder and salt. Add dry ingredients to the creamed mixture. Stir till soft dough forms. Divide dough into fourths. Tint each with a different food color. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill for 2 hours. When ready to bake, preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Working with half of each color, shape dough into 3/4 inch balls and for each cookie place 1 of each color together to form a large ball.
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Rose Lampshade
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Monday, January 18, 2010
Bedside Flowers
Friday, January 15, 2010
Hair Accessory Frame
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Amy Butler's Snow Mum
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Placemat Pencil Holder
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Snow Ruffle Tutorial
Monday, January 11, 2010
Another Cute Word Book
I've had a run of posts about these word books. I love the idea of using pictures of things they actually see at home to teach them words.
In the last example, she used Scrabble letters to spell the words. This one uses blocks, which is pretty cute, too.
I just think I'll be making one into a board book so my son doesn't tear it apart.


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HDR-HC1E full review
This is turning into a huge year for camcorders. On the one hand, tape is under threat from DVD and hard-disk-based alternatives. But on the other, it has received a new lease of life from Sony's new HDV (high-definition video) models.
The firm is clearly very keen to push HDV. The HDR-HC1E comes out less than a year after the FX1E (see May 05), yet it's priced at half the cost of its semi-professional cousin.
Unlike the FX1E, however, the HC1E relies on Sony's new Cmos technology, first seen in the DCR-PC1000. This works differently to a CCD (charge-coupled device), with the sensor itself doing the digitising and some signal processing.
As it has a single chip, we were expecting the HC1E to exhibit poor performance in low light, but the results were surprisingly good. Only in really poor illumination did the HC1E fall slightly behind similarly priced three-CCD models. Under other conditions colour fidelity was strong.
With the fine detail afforded by the HDV resolution, the HC1 can shoot amazing-looking video. The results can be downloaded at full resolution via FireWire with compatible editing software, or the camcorder itself can down-sample to DV. Alternatively, the HC1E can shoot in DV natively.
Not every professional feature is available, but the HC1E doesn't restrict itself to point-and-shoot. The lens ring doubles as manual focus or zoom, and there's a discrete mini-rocker for controlling exposure. Everything else is accessed via the touch-sensitive LCD panel. There's no optical image stabilisation, but Sony's Super SteadyShot system is about the best non-optical version around.
HDR-HC1E: Specs
- 2.97Mp Cmos
- HDV and DV recording to MiniDV tape
- f1.8
- 10x optical zoom
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The NCAA opened a key hearing in the massive infractions case against the University of Miami on Thursday, with school officials, former coaches and the Atlantic Coast Conference commissioner on hand to defend the Hurricanes against allegations that could bring severe sanctions in the improper benefits case former booster Nevin Shapiro.
University President Donna Shalala and ACC Commissioner John Swofford were at the hearing at a downtown hotel, joining athletic director Blake James, football coach Al Golden, former assistant coach Clint Hurtt and former basketball coach Frank Haith. Hurtt is now the defensive line coach at Louisville and Haith is the men's basketball coach at Missouri.
The session ended after 9 1/2 hours, not including an hour lunch break. Shalala and Committee on Infractions chair Britton Banowsky both declined comment at the end of the day. The hearing will resume Friday morning and possibly run into Saturday. Shalala gave a smile and made "The U" hand gesture when she left the room for lunch.
Shapiro's claims of providing impermissible benefits to Miami athletes, recruits and coaches for nearly a decade are the root of the scandal, but the NCAA has been rocked by allegations that its investigators intimidated witnesses and that they improperly collected information using the subpoena powers of Shapiro's own attorney in a separate bankruptcy case.
NCAA President Mark Emmert was forced to admit his enforcement staff had botched the investigation, leading to requests by the school — so far denied — to have the case tossed out. Those arguments were expected to be the focus of this week's hearing.
UM Details Damages Caused by NCAA Investigation
The investigation might go down as one of the most complex in NCAA history, even without the organization's mistakes.
The principal whistleblower is Shapiro, a former booster who is serving a 20-year sentence in federal prison for masterminding a $930 million Ponzi scheme. Virtually all of the individuals who were named by Shapiro in claims published by Yahoo Sports in August 2011 are no longer at the university, and several people the NCAA wants to talk to have refused to cooperate.
Shapiro's tales are wild and sordid. Among other things, he says he gave dozens of coaches, players and recruits things like cash, memorabilia, strip-club outings, yacht rides and even paid for prostitutes.
The NCAA said the benefits went to 72 then-players, three recruits and 12 "friends and family members." Most of Shapiro's claims involved the football program, though others also involved the Hurricanes' men's basketball team.
Some of the sanctions have already gone into effect, since they were self-imposed. Miami's football team has missed three postseason games — two bowl games and what would have been an appearance in last season's Atlantic Coast Conference championship game — in response to the investigation. Golden is also holding back a number of scholarships from the 2013 roster.
Shalala has called the NCAA probe "unethical and unprofessional" and attempted to have it dismissed. Former NCAA enforcement chief Julie Roe Lach was forced out in March after a report showed the NCAA paid Shapiro attorney Maria Elena Perez more than $19,000 to collect evidence in the case despite objections from the NCAA's legal department and against NCAA rules.
NCAA: UM 'Grasping at Straws' in Motion to Dismiss Investigation
The NCAA does not have subpoena power, and has said it tossed out some details from the notice of allegations against the Hurricanes. Miami does not believe the NCAA has stricken enough, and it has accused the NCAA of using "impermissible and unethical" tactics in interviews with Haith and former assistant basketball coach Jake Morton.
Haith is charged with a failure-to-monitor violation. Hurtt has been alleged to have received and distributed impermissible benefits and with providing false and misleading information during the Miami investigation.
The Committee on Infractions typically releases its report six to eight weeks after the hearing.


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WASHINGTON (CNN) -- The leading Senate negotiations on gun control legislation favor expanding background checks, but the effort would as of now fall short of the universal approach backed by President Barack Obama and many Democrats, CNN has learned.
FBI background checks are currently required for commercial sales. The proposal being considered would expand them to gun shows and Internet sales, but would not require checks for other private transactions, according to multiple sources from both parties who are familiar with the talks.
Sources familiar with the negotiations between Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, and Sen. Pat Toomey, R-Pennsylvania, tell CNN they exchanged proposals and ideas over the past few days and will soon get a better sense of where things stand.
Obama made another pitch for his gun control agenda on Monday in Connecticut, not far from the town of Newtown where a December school massacre jolted the nation and prompted current efforts in Washington for stricter gun laws.
Obama, in Hartford, angrily chided lawmakers, saying overwhelming support among the American people for measures like universal background checks should force action in Congress.
His message was crafted as much for lawmakers as it was for the families of Newtown victims. They sat behind him on stage and were to travel to Washington with him on Air Force One to lobby members of Congress.
"Newtown, we want you to know that we're here with you," Obama said. "We will not walk away from the promises we've made. We are as determined as ever to do what must be done. "
The Senate is expected to begin debate as early as this week over proposed firearms legislation, but Democratic sources admit that the gun bill as currently written does not have the 60 votes needed to break any Republican filibuster.
The powerful National Rifle Association is staunchly opposed to the measure.
Putting new pressure on negotiators, a spokesman for Mitch McConnell said the Senate Republican leader would support efforts by GOP colleagues to filibuster the Democratic legislation.
Democratic leaders are hopeful that a deal on background checks that can win enough Republican support will emerge from the bipartisan negotiations.
The working proposal between Manchin and Toomey would require background checks as well as make sellers keep a record of transactions.
Many law enforcement groups and gun control advocates view record keeping as critical to ensuring the check is enforceable and a weapon is traceable in case of a crime.
Senior Democratic aides and sources from outside groups pushing for tighter gun restrictions acknowledge that this approach is less expansive than what they want.
But they believe it would produce a better result than the other prominent negotiating track underway - requiring background checks in virtually all cases of private sales, but not mandating that records of those sales and checks be saved.
Recent polls show an overwhelming majority of Americans favor making a change to the background check system.
CNN's Ted Barrett, Ashley Killough and Kevin Liptak contributed to this report


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A large urology practice needs a logo, and, business card, The logo can be incorporated into the name, be positioned to the side or front of the name, or the design of the name can be to logo. The logo does not necessarily need to look "medical". I would like it to be simple and a little contemporary. If possible it should look good in color or black and white. I would like to see one color, two, color and three color designs.
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#2 Evan Kelley - Career Stats
Career Game-by-Game Stats: 2011-12 | 2010-11
2010-11: Saw action in all 29 games as a rookie, making 15 starts...Averaged 25.6 minutes per game...Finished fifth on the team in scoring at 7.3 ppg...Averaged 2.9 rebounds and 1.7 assists per game...Had 48 assists with 39 steals on the year...Ranked 10th in the NEC in steals per game (1.34)...Shot 25.8% (17-66) from three...Had 10 double digit games...Scored a career-high 14 points with five rebounds and a career-high four steals to lead SHU to a road win at FDU...Tied his career-high later in the season with 14 in a road win at Bryant, making three-of-four from behind the arc with a season-high six assists...Made nine-of-10 at the free throw line on the way to a 13-point effort in win over Robert Morris at home...Had 11 points and five rebounds at UMass....Six-of-six at the charity stripe as he scored 11 points with five assists, four rebounds and three steals at Stony Brook.
High School: Graduated from Norwalk High School. A four-year letterwinner on the basketball team for head coach Bobby Trimbuli. Was named a McDonald's All-American nominee and a Class L All-State selection. A two-time team captain, Evans was an All-Area MVP, and three-time all-area pick as well as a two-time All-FCIAC selection. Named to the Connecticut Post Super 15. He played in the New England Challenge All-Star game. Finished his high school career as a 1,000 point scorer. Ranks ninth all-time at Norwalk High with 1,202 career points. Averaged 25.6 points, 6.9 rebounds , 4.2 assists and 2.4 steals per game as a senior.
Personal: Born November 27, 1992. Son of Robin Peoples and Earl Kelley. Has a brother named Earl Kelley. Will major in Criminal Justice. Nickname is Young Money. His dad Earl was a standout for the UConn Huskies from 1982-86. His favorite NBA teams are the New York Knicks and Los Angeles Lakers and his favorite player is Kobe Bryant. His favorite movie is Friday and his favorite TV show is Martin. He enjoys listening to rap music and the artist Drake. He considers his mother his role model and his goals after graduation include playing basketball professionally or pursuing a career in law enforcement.


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The family I married into is pretty great. My sister-in-law is one of my most trusted friends. My father-in-law loves a long chat with his son and always tells him funny news stories that get back to me. And, my mother-in-law, Linda, is one of the warmest women I know… She's the type who won't sit down until she's made sure you're comfortable in your own chair, and you have a cup of tea to drink and a newspaper to read while you're sitting. She also loves to travel and brings back great little gifts for anyone who didn't tag along on her trip.
So, before Linda and my sister-in-law went to France recently, she asked if my husband and I would like anything. Hmmm… anything? Seeing as a four-course dinner couldn't easily be mailed through the French postal system, I was stumped.
"No, thanks. Nothing for me," I told her.
And then, she came back with this:
This is deep, dark, pure unsweetened Valrhona cocoa powder, and it makes a chocolate brownie so light, so fluffy and perfectly moist that after one bite, you'd think you had died and gone to heaven.
My first instinct was not that I needed to do something impressive like ganache or truffles with this lovely chocolate… My first instinct was to make a brownie, and simple as it may sound, it was a great way to really taste the cocoa's deep, intense flavor through a really simple recipe.
Some day soon, I'll dream up other delicious ways to use the cocoa powder (ideas are welcome!), but if I don't come up with anything before fall and winter, I'm sure this stuff will make an incredible hot cocoa drink!
Linda, I've already told you, but I'll tell you again: THANK YOU! It was so nice of you to think of me during your fun France trip, and this cocoa powder was the greatest gift I never knew I needed.
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May 24, 2011 | ISBN 9780345518415
"Many people don't realize that the most important time for doing things to improve the chances for having a healthy pregnancy outcome is actually before conceiving that pregnancy. Before Your Pregnancy is a wonderful and invaluable resource for couples planning a pregnancy. I highly recommend this book."
—Peter Bernstein, MD, MPH, Professor of Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology and Women's Health, Director of the Fellowship Program in Maternal Fetal Medicine, Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine
"Optimal preconceptional care is essential for a successful pregnancy. As Amy Ogle and Lisa Mazzullo have shown, in this beautifully executed book, there is much more to preconceptional care than folic acid supplementation. This is a comprehensive piece that synthesizes all of the important medical, dietary, and lifestyle considerations for families anticipating pregnancy. Before Your Pregnancy is a wonderful resource that I will be thrilled to share with my patients."
—Clarissa Bonanno, MD, Columbia University Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
"Before Your Pregnancy is a comprehensive, refreshing, and contemporary review of the complex issues that impact women and their pregnancies. With so much misinformation concerning pregnancy now available 24/7 on the Internet and other media outlets, this book should be required reading for women planning a pregnancy and their health care providers. It is well written and evidence based and is an enjoyable and educational read. I wholeheartedly recommend it!"
—Lee P. Shulman, MD, The Anna Ross Lapham Professor in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Feinberg School of Medicine of Northwestern University
"Before Your Pregnancy will be recommended to all my fertility patients as an evidenced based, friendly, participative guide to a successful conception and healthy pregnancy. It is by far the most complete resource I have reviewed, and I am certain it will provide a great benefit to many couples and the health of their future children!"
—Judy Simon, MS, RD, CD, CHES, Fertility Nutrition Specialist, Mind Body Nutrition PLLC and University of Washington Medical Center
"I congratulate the author-clinicians for delivering this comprehensive, up-to-date, evidence-based medical guide to optimizing a couple's health in order to achieve the best possible outcome for their pregnancy. Every patient in my practice could benefit from reading this book."
—Christopher Sipe, MD, Fertility Center of Illinois
"What makes this book a standout is the encouraging tone. I have read many books about pregnancy and fertility, and this one feels like the advice that a caring, trusted friend would give you. Infertility is a stressful and emotional issue, and this book eases your mind at the same time that it arms you with the knowledge and information you need to prepare your body and mind for pregnancy. Whether you have struggled with infertility or not, Before Your Pregnancy is a valuable resource for women whose goal is to be healthy and (eventually!) pregnant."
—Margaret G.
"Finally! A comprehensive yet easy-to-read book to help women and men prepare emotionally and physically for the joy of pregnancy! I would recommend this book to anyone who is thinking about having a baby, including my clients who have PCOS or struggle with eating disorders and body-weight issues."
—Angela Grassi, MS, RD, LDN, co-author of The PCOS Workbook: Your Guide to Complete Physical and Emotional Health and author of The Dietitian's Guide to Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
"A comprehensive and informative book serving as a knowledge source for nurse practitioners and women of childbearing age. Before Your Pregnancy is something I'll share with my graduate students."
—Janie Daddario, MSN, WHNP, Director of the Women's Health Nurse Practitioner Program, Vanderbilt University School of Nursing
"Ogle, a registered dietician, exercise physiologist, and ACE-certified personal trainer, and Mazzullo, an OB-GYN, wrote the first edition of this book in 2002. Here, they present the latest information and research to help couples prepare their bodies, minds, and bank accounts for the arrival of a child. The authors begin with chapters that help couples examine their stress levels, lifestyle habits, and home and work environments. They move on to how to choose a doctor or midwife, medical conditions affecting conception, genetic factors, chronic health conditions, and things that men can do to assure conception. Good nutrition, exercise, and the right drugs and supplements are vital for both partners, the authors hold. There is also coverage of infertility issues. Appendixes offer income and expense worksheets, dietary reference intake charts, charts for tracking menstrual cycles, and resources for safety information. VERDICT An outstanding book that fills a gap in public and consumer health library collections. There are many books on pregnancy and infertility, but none addresses preparation for conception in depth as this one does."
—Barbara M. Bibel, Oakland P.L., CA, Library Journal