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The Secret Beyond Matter
Each liver cell carries out some 500 different chemical processes. Somehow, they are aware of each activity taking place in the body's circulatory, digestive, excretory, and other systems. Due to these tasks that they perform, each cell is the site of intense and continuous activity.
If any part of the liver is damaged or extracted, its cells immediately switch to a new function—high-speed multiplication—to repair the affected part. As a result of the cells' extraordinary abilities, the liver is the only bodily organ that can reconstitute itself. When the liver regains its normal size and is fixed, the cells suddenly cease this activity.
There is no difference between liver cells and those in your finger tips, for both sets carry exactly the same information. What makes them different is what part of that information they use. A single cell, invisible to the naked eye, knows that the reproduction process has to begin and so begins copying itself. When it learns that the regeneration process has been completed, it and all other cells stop this activity in a perfectly orderly manner that betrays no haphazardness. During reproduction, no cell decides to postpone the other functions and thereby cause interruptions in the system. No new copied cell is told what to do. Nonetheless, every new cell unhesitatingly begins its work inside the liver.
This wide-ranging system does not belong to human beings. For only the Omniscient Allah Who creates all living things and their cells, and Who controls and supervises them at every moment, can perform such a miracle. This miraculous system is the work of Almighty Allah, Who remains unchanging, Omniscient, and All-powerful:
O humanity, if you are in any doubt about the Rising, know that We created you from dust then from a drop of sperm, then from a clot of blood, then from a lump of flesh, formed yet unformed, so that We may make things clear to you. (Surat al-Hajj, 5)


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The Schenectady City School District, with a population of nearly 10,000 students is one of the largest districts in the Capital Region. The district includes eleven elementary schools, three middle schools, one high school and an adult and continuing education center.
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The Schenectady City School District includes sixty-two National Board Certified Teachers (NBCT), which is more than that of any other district in New York State with the exception of New York City. Among our staff is the 2012 New York State Teacher of the Year and the 2016 ESSAA Outstanding Administrator of the Year.
Our district is structured with Pre-K through grade five elementary schools, 6-8 middle schools and one 9-12 high school. Which elementary neighborhood school a child attends is based upon where he or she lives. Each of our elementary schools feed directly to a middle school. When families move into the district, they know where their child will attend school from elementary through high school.
All of Schenectady's school are filled with rich culture and diversity with students who speak more than thirty different languages. We are committed to providing an environment in which all children feel valued, are safe and will learn. Students not only learn to value and respect people of all races, backgrounds and cultures, they appreciate the differences and are prepared to be citizens in a multicultural world.
Our district is committed to ensuring that race, economics and disability are never predictors of student achievement. Everybody counts. Everybody learns.
In Schenectady, we intend for every student's path to graduation to include excellent teachers, principals and other caring adults at all levels who can help them meet academic expectations, plan for their futures and feel connected to their schools.
We provide a variety of programs that are designed to spark interest, keep students engaged and promote success. We identify and support struggling students and make sure that every child has an opportunity to navigate a path to graduation and beyond.
Our district is known for a wide breadth of program and learning opportunities beginning with our youngest learners. Our elementary schools include both half day and full day Pre-Kindergarten classes. Our goal is to ensure that every student, beginning with Pre-K, gets a great start by setting his or her foot on the path to graduation.
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The Sayles School of Fine Arts offers courses in art, music, theatre and dance. Programming is housed in a 42,000 square foot wing at Schenectady High School and includes a black box theatre, dance studio, video production studio, media arts lab, piano lab, music studio, art studio and the Miriam Butzel Gallery. Many of our graduates have continued their studies in acting, art and music at some of the finest universities.
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CodeRED Mobile Alert app
This app saves lives by providing users real-time safety alerts.Thousands of public safety organizations across the United States and Canada use the CodeRED community notification system to initiate emergency notifications. The CodeRED Mobile Alert app enables subscribers to receive these notifications directly to their personal cell phone whether at home, on the road, or traveling around the country. Alerts are initiated by authorized public safety officials to deliver location-based notifications and are not issued by OnSolve or its staff.
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• Emergency
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*PLEASE NOTE: If the public safety agency covering your current location is not subscribed to the CodeRED service, you will not receive alerts through this application. If your city or state does not currently subscribe to CodeRED, contact your local public safety organization today to let them know that your community would benefit from this service.
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LM Implant Misura MR instruments help positioning the first spiral drill at a correct distance from the pillar i.e. implant or natural element adjacent to the implant and respecting the bone biology.
This results in correct amount of bone between the implant and the tooth, so that the bone crest remains stable over time. Once the biology is respected and the case is spaced correctly, a long lasting esthetic result is established.
The instruments are designed by Marco Redemagni MD, DDS. Style Italiano is a study group of passionate clinicians and researchers specialized in aesthetic restorative dentistry.


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|Oracle® XML DB Developer's Guide
11g Release 1 (11.1)
Part Number B28369-01
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This chapter describes how you can export and import
XMLType tables for use with Oracle XML DB using Oracle Data Pump.
Note:The original Export and Import utilities are still supported in Oracle Database 11g Release 1 (11.1) for migrating data from release 11.1 to versions prior to it.
This chapter discusses the following topics:
Oracle Data Pump technology enables high-speed movement of data and metadata from one database to another. Oracle Data Pump has two command-line clients,
expdp and
impdp, that invoke Data Pump Export utility and Data Pump Import utility, respectively. The
expdp and
impdp clients use procedures provided in PL/SQL package
DBMS_DATAPUMP to execute export and import commands, passing the parameters entered at the command-line. These parameters enable the exporting and importing of data and metadata for a complete database or subsets of a database.
The new Data Pump Export and Import utilities (invoked with
expdp and
impdp commands, respectively) have a similar look and feel to the original Export (
exp) and Import (
imp) utilities, but they are completely separate.
See Also:"Original Export and Import" in Oracle Database Utilities, for information about situations in which you should still use the original Export and Import utilities.
Data Pump Export utility (invoked with
expdp) unloads data and metadata into a set of operating system files called a dump file set. The dump file set can be imported only by the Data Pump Import utility (invoked with
Oracle XML DB supports export and import of
XMLType tables and columns that store XML data.
You can export and import this data regardless of the
XMLType storage format (structured, unstructured, or binary XML). However, Data Pump exports and imports XML data as text or binary XML data only. The underlying object-relational tables and columns used for structured storage of
XMLType are thus not exported. Instead, they are converted to binary form and then exported as self-describing binary XML data.
XMLType data stored as
CLOB instances (unstructured storage) is exported as text.
Note:Oracle Data Pump for Oracle Database 11g Release 1 (11.1) does not support the export of XML schemas, XML schema-based
XMLType columns, or binary XML data to database releases prior to 11.1.
Regardless of the export format, the format of the dump file will be either
CLOB or self-describing binary XML with a token map preamble. How Oracle Data Pump stores this data in the dump file depends on the value of the export parameter,
data_options (the only valid value for this parameter is
xml_clobs.) If you specify this value on the export command line, all
XMLType data will be stored in text format in the dump file. If you do not specify the
xml_clobs parameter in the
expdp command, then the format of the
XMLType columns in the table determines the format of the data in the dump file. Table 36-1 shows the format of the
XMLType columns in the table with the corresponding format of the dump file.
Table 36-1 Format of the XMLType columns in the table with the corresponding format of the dump file
|Storage Model of XMLType Columns
|Dump File Format of XML Data
Unstructured storage
Structured storage, binary XML storage, or hybrid storage (a mixture of unstructured and structured storage)
Self-describing binary XML
XMLType data is exported and imported as XML data, the source and target databases can use different
XMLType storage models for that data. This means that you can export data from a database that stores
XMLType data one way and import it into a database that stores
XMLType data a different way.
You can export
XMLType tables, whether they are XML schema-based or not. If a table is XML schema-based, then it depends on the XML schema used to define its data. This XML schema can also have dependencies on SQL object types that are used to store the data, in the case of structured storage. Therefore, exporting a user who has XML schema-based
XMLType tables also exports the following:
SQL objects types (if structured storage was used)
XML schemas
XML tables
The following guidelines apply to exporting hierarchy-enabled tables, that is, tables that underly Oracle XML DB Repository data:
The row-level security (RLS) policies and path-index triggers are not exported for hierarchy-enabled tables. When these tables are imported, they are not hierarchy-enabled.
Hidden columns
ACLOID and
OWNERID are not exported for these tables. In an imported database the values of these columns could be different, so they should be reinitialized.
See Also:"Interaction with Database Table Security" for information about RLS policies and path-index triggers
Using the transportable tablespace feature, you can move a set of tablespaces from one Oracle database to another, whether it is XML schema-based or non-schema-based. When you export using transportable tablespaces mode, only the metadata for tables (and their dependent objects) within a specified set of tablespaces are unloaded. You can then copy the tablespace data files to another Oracle database and perform a transport tablespace import. This is generally very fast, because it involves only copying the tablespace and re-creating the tablespace metadata.
TRANSPORT_TABLESPACES parameter in
expdp to specify a list of tablespace names for which the object metadata will be exported from the source database to the target database.
You cannot export transportable tablespaces and import them to a database at a lower release level. The target database must be at the same or higher release level as the source database.
When exporting, Oracle XML DB Repository hierarchy information is lost (see "Exporting Hierarchy-Enabled (Repository) Tables"). When importing, any XML schemas referenced by the data to be imported are also imported.
Oracle XML DB supports a foldering mechanism that helps store content in the database in hierarchical structures, as opposed to traditional relational database structures. Foldering lets you use path names and URIs to refer to data (repository resources), rather than table names, column names, and so on. This foldering mechanism is not entirely supported using
However, for resources based on a registered XML schema, the
XMLType tables storing the data can be exported and imported. During export, only the XML data is exported, the relationship in the Oracle XML DB foldering hierarchy is lost.
Oracle XML DB stores the metadata (and data unrelated to XML Schema) for Oracle XML DB Repository in database schema (user account)
XDB. Because Oracle Database does not export the repository structure, these metadata tables and structures are not exported during a full database export.The entire database schema (user)
XDB is skipped during a full database export, and any database objects owned by user
XDB are not exported.
Export and import using Oracle Data Pump is described in Oracle Database Utilities. This section includes additional guidelines and examples for using
impdp with
XMLType data. For tables with
XMLType data stored as
CLOB, Oracle Data Pump exports and imports the tables in the same way as it would do for any table.
XMLType table has a dependency on the XML schema that was used to define it. Similarly, the XML schema has dependencies on the SQL object types created or specified for it. Importing an
XMLType table requires the existence of the XML schema and the SQL object types. When a
TABLE mode export is used, only the table related metadata and data are exported. To be able to import this data successfully, the user needs to ensure that both the XML schema and object types have been created.
The examples here assume that you are using a database with the following features:
A database with a sample schema
A table
foo with an
XMLType column in unstructured (
CLOB) storage format
A directory object
dpump_dir, for which
READ and
WRITE privileges have been granted to the sample schema
Example 36-1 shows a table-mode export, specified using the
TABLES parameter. It exports table
foo to
foo.dmp dump file.
Example 36-1 Exporting XMLType Data in TABLE Mode
expdp system/manager directory=dpump_dir dumpfile=foo.dmp tables=foo
Note:In table-mode, if you do not specify a schema prefix in the
expdp command, the schema of the exporter is used by default.
Example 36-2 shows a table-mode import. It imports table
foo from the
foo.dmp dump file.
Example 36-2 Importing XMLType Data in TABLE Mode
impdp system/manager tables=foo directory=dpump_dir dumpfile=foo.dmp table_exists_action=append
If a table by the name
foo already exists at the time of this import, then parameter
table_exists_action appends rows at the end of the existing table. When you use
APPEND, the data is always loaded into new space; existing space, even if available, is not reused. For this reason, you might need to compress your data after the load.
Note:See, "Oracle Database Utilities", for more information about Oracle Data Pump and its command-line clients,
expdp and
When performing a
Schema mode export, if you have role
EXP_FULL_DATABASE, then you can export a database schema, the database schema definition, and the system grants and privileges of that database schema.
The example here assumes that you are using a database with the following features:
x4a has created a table
x4a has a registered XML schema,
ipo, which created two ordered collection tables
item_oct2 and
x4a creates table
po2 as shown in Example 36-3.
Example 36-3 Creating Table po2
CREATE TABLE po2(po XMLType) XMLTYPE COLUMN po XMLSCHEMA "ipo.xsd" ELEMENT "purchaseOrder" VARRAY po.XMLDATA."items"."item" STORE AS TABLE item_oct2 ((PRIMARY KEY(NESTED_TABLE_ID, SYS_NC_ARRAY_INDEX$))) NESTED TABLE po.XMLDATA."shippedItems"."item" STORE AS sitem_nt2;
po2 is then populated and exported, as shown in Example 36-4.
Example 36-4 Exporting XMLType Data in SCHEMA Mode
expdp x4a/x4a directory=tkxm_xmldir dumpfile=x4a.dmp
Example 36-4 exports all of the following:
All data types that were generated during registration of XML schema
XML schema
po2 and the ordered collection tables
item_oct2 and
sitem_nt2, which were generated during registration of XML schema
All data in all of those tables.
Example 36-5 Importing XMLType Data in SCHEMA Mode
impdp x4a/x4a directory=tkxm_xmldir dumpfile=x4a.dmp
Example 36-5 imports all of the data in
x4a.dmp to another database, in which the user
x4a already exists.
Example 36-6 does the same thing as Example 36-5, but it also remaps the database schema from user
x4a to user
Example 36-6 Importing XMLType Data in SCHEMA Mode, Remapping Schema
impdp x4a/x4a directory=tkxm_xmldir dumpfile=x4a.dmp remap_schema=x4a:quine
Example 36-6 imports all of the data in
x4a.dmp (exported from the database schema of user
x4a) into database schema
quine. To remap the database schema, user
x4a must have been granted role
IMP_FULL_DATABASE on the local database and role
EXP_FULL_DATABASE on the source database.
REMAP_SCHEMA loads all of the objects from the source schema into the target schema.


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About Maltipoo
Country of Origin: The Malti Poo is a cross between a Maltese and a Toy Poodle. Like many Poodle crossbreeds, it is known by many names, such as Malte Poo, Malta Poo, Multa Poo, Moodle, Malti Doodle, Maltese Poodle, or even Malt Oodles. Unlike other Poodle mixes, the Malti Poo cross is made to create a distinct appearance, rather than to provide the Poodle's hypoallergenic coat, as the Maltese itself sheds little and is good for allergy sufferers. As a crossbreed, the Malti Poo is not eligible for registration with purebred registries such as the American Kennel Club, but it can be registered with the American Canine Hybrid Club as Malt-a-Poo. Some breeders produce Malti Poos by crossing a purebred Poodle with a purebred Maltese (called a first generation cross), but others allow crossing Malti Poos with Poodles or Maltese (called a backcross), or other Malti Poos (called a multi-generation cross). Different crosses can result in different characteristics. The Malti Poo has won over celebrities and the masses alike with its distinctive charm. Jessica Simpson's Malti Poo 'Daisy' was featured on the reality TV show 'Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica'. Other celebrity Malti Poo owners include Ellen DeGeneres and Carmen Electra.
Size: The Malti Poo comes in a wide variety of sizes, but most are 6-15 in (15-38 cm) at the shoulders and weigh 5-15 lbs (2-7 kg). A Malti Poo with more Maltese influence will have a domed skull, whereas a Malti Poo with a higher Poodle influence will have the long, narrow muzzle characteristic of Poodles.
Coat: The Malti Poo coat can range from the silky texture of the Maltese coat to the Poodle's distinctive frizzy coat. It can be many colors including grey, black, white, and apricot. Most Malti Poos shed little or none and are a good match for allergy sufferers. Many Malti Poos are kept in a short 'puppy cut'. Some Malti Poos are kept with a longer coat, with the hair tied in a bow above the eyes.
Character: The Malti Poo is an intelligent, loving dog. The mix of Maltese and Poodle usually produces a lively, playful dog devoted to its family. The Malti Poo loves to play or curl up on the couch for a nap. Malti Poos require frequent human companionship.
Temperament: The Malti Poo can get along well with dogs and other pets if socialized when young, but it is somewhat territorial. Malti Poos may be wary of strangers and are highly protective of their family. Malti Poos get along very well with children, but should be supervised around young children to ensure they are treated respectfully.
Care: The Malti Poo sheds little or no hair. It requires monthly grooming and regular brushing to prevent tangling. The eyes and ears should also be cleaned regularly with stray hairs removed. Bathe only when necessary. Puppies should not be handled constantly as they need time to rest and relax. The Malti Poo has a lifespan of 11-13 years. Malti Poos may be susceptible to health problems affecting the parent breeds, such as heart issues, dental problems (frequent tooth brushing can help), and bloat, though they are somewhat less likely to suffer these conditions then purebred Poodles or Maltese (known as 'hybrid vigor'). Bloat can be prevented by feeding from a raised dish, spacing meals throughout the day, and avoiding exercise immediately after meals.
Training: The Malti Poo is eager to learn and should not present many difficulties in training. Positive reinforcement is likely to be the most successful approach. This breed may take a while to house train. Like the Maltese, many Malti Poos are paper or box trained rather than 'outdoor' trained.
Activity: The Malti Poo can have most of its exercise needs met by indoor play and activities, but it also enjoys walks or playtime in the yard. The Malti Poo is an excellent breed for apartment life.


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3302.0 - Deaths, Australia, 2001
ARCHIVED ISSUE Released at 11:30 AM (CANBERRA TIME) 10/12/2002
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Australians live longer: mortality indicators improve
In 2001, 128,540 deaths (66,830 males and 61,710 females) were registered in Australia, 250 more than in 2000 (128,290), according to a new report released today by the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
Since 1981 the number of deaths has increased by an average of around 1% per year. The steady increase over time reflects the increasing size of the population and, in particular, an aging population. The death rate has declined 5% since 2000 and 36% since 1981, after accounting for the differences in the age structure of the population over the period.
The median age at death in 2001 was 76 years for males and 82 years for females (an increase of 6 and 5 years respectively on 1981 median ages).
Indigenous mortality
There were 2,100 deaths registered in 2001 where the deceased was identified as being of Indigenous origin (Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander or both origins). The median age at death for Indigenous males was 52 years and 58 years for females.
Infant mortality
The 2001 infant mortality rate was 5.3 deaths of children less than one year of age per 1,000 live births, an increase of 2% from 2000, but a decrease of 47% since 1981. In 2001, over one-third (39%) of all infant deaths occurred within one day of birth.
Underlying cause of death
Malignant neoplasms (cancer) continued to be the most frequent underlying cause of death, with 36,800 deaths (29%), followed by ischaemic heart disease with 26,200 deaths (20%).
The total number of drug induced deaths was 1,040 - a 34% decrease in the number reported in 2000 (1,570).
2,450 deaths were attributed to suicide in 2001, slightly higher (4%) than in 2000 (2,360).
Life expectancy at birth
Australia's 1999-2001 life expectancy at birth of 77 years for males and 82.4 years for females is amongst the highest in the world. Indigenous life expectancy at birth was approximately 20 years less than for the total population, at 56 years for Indigenous males and 63 years for Indigenous females. Global life expectancy at birth in 2000-2001 was estimated to be 67 years (males and females combined).
Regional life expectancy at birth
In 1999-2001 life expectancy at birth for males and females varied across the regions of Australia by up to 11 years. Australia's more rural and remote populations had higher mortality rates and consequently lower life expectancy than populations living in capital cities and other urban areas.
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Erk Pod 546 – Erk's June 2014 Wanderer Days 25/26 (Abu Dhabi – Sydney).
Welcome to Erk Pod episode 546. Erk's June 2014 Wanderer comes to an end with Erk flying home to Melbourne via Sydney. It has been Erk's shortest international trip but one that has been action packed. Rather than going straight home, Erk is off to an ice hockey game in Melbourne! Erk hopes you have enjoyed listening to his trip even though the episodes have taken a while to be released.
On the next episode of Erk Pod, Erk will update you on what has happened between the end of this trip in 2014, through the end of 2014, through 2015 & the start of 2016!


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We gave you a side view because we really like the red new-mail flag. Sure it works the opposite of how USPS boxes do (where the flag tells the letter carrier there is outgoing mail to be picked up) but it's still a fun touch. What you can't see here is that this physical email box has a character LCD screen to read your messages and a set of buttons on the top to send back replies.
[Eraclitux's] project puts an Arduino, LCD, a few buttons, and a servo motor inside of a metal project box. It connects to his computer and takes commands over the USB cable. The Python script is where most of the magic happens. This is a good reference project if you're interested in using POP and SMTP packages to interface your Python scripts with an email server. You're pretty limited on responses, with preprogrammed messages to reply "Yes", "No", or "Read". But it's journey that matters, not the destination.


text: Back Endometrial Biopsy (Biopsy-Endometrium) Procedure overview What is an endometrial biopsy? An endometrial biopsy is a procedure performed to obtain a small tissue sample from the lining of the uterus, called the endometrium. After the biopsy, the endometrial tissue is examined under a microscope to identify the presence of abnormal cells, or the effects of hormones on the endometrium. Other related procedures used to evaluate and treat endometrial problems include dilation and curettage (D & C), hysteroscopy, and endometrial ablation. Please see these procedures for additional information. The menstrual cycle Click Image to Enlarge With each menstrual cycle, the endometrium prepares itself to nourish a fetus, as increased levels of estrogen and progesterone help to thicken its walls. If fertilization does not occur, the endometrium, coupled with blood and mucus from the vagina and cervix (the lower, narrow part of the uterus located between the bladder and the rectum) make up the menstrual flow (also called menses) that leaves the body through the vagina. After menopause, menstruation stops and a woman should not have any bleeding. What are female pelvic organs? The organs and structures of the female pelvis are: Click Image to Enlarge Endometrium—the lining of the uterus Uterus—also called the womb, the uterus is a hollow, pear-shaped organ located in a woman's lower abdomen, between the bladder and the rectum. The uterus sheds its lining each month during menstruation, unless a fertilized egg (ovum) becomes implanted and pregnancy follows. Ovaries—two female reproductive organs located in the pelvis in which egg cells (ova) develop and are stored and where the female sex hormones estrogen and progesterone are produced Cervix—the lower, narrow part of the uterus located between the bladder and the rectum, forming a canal that opens into the vagina, which leads to the outside of the body Vagina—the passageway through which fluid passes out of the body during menstrual periods. Also called the "birth canal," the vagina connects the cervix and the vulva (the external genitalia). Vulva—the external portion of the female genital organs Reasons for the procedure An endometrial biopsy may be performed for several reasons. In the evaluation and treatment of infertility (the inability to conceive), a biopsy of endometrial cells several days before menstruation can show the endometrial response to the hormones estrogen and progesterone and can determine if ovulation has occurred. An endometrial biopsy may be recommended for women with abnormal menstrual bleeding, bleeding after menopause, or absence of uterine bleeding. Biopsy results may indicate cell changes related to hormone levels, or the presence of abnormal tissues such as fibroids or polyps, which can lead to abnormal bleeding. Endometrial biopsy may also be used to check for uterine infections such as endometritis. An endometrial biopsy may also be used to check the effects of hormone replacement therapy or to detect the presence of abnormal cells or cancer. Endometrial cancer is the most common cancer of the female reproductive organs. There may be other reasons for your physician to recommend an endometrial biopsy. Risks of the procedure As with any surgical procedure, complications may occur. Some possible complications may include, but are not limited to, the following: Bleeding Pelvic infection Puncture of the uterine wall with the biopsy device - rare Patients who are allergic to or sensitive to medications, iodine, or latex should notify their physician. If you are pregnant or suspect that you may be pregnant, you should notify your physician. Endometrial biopsy during pregnancy may lead to miscarriage. There may be other risks depending upon your specific medical condition. Be sure to discuss any concerns with your physician prior to the procedure. Certain factors or conditions may interfere with an endometrial biopsy. These factors include, but are not limited to, the following: Acute vaginal or cervical infections Acute pelvic inflammatory disease Cervical cancer Before the procedure Your physician will explain the procedure to you and offer you the opportunity to ask any questions that you might have about the procedure. You will be asked to sign a consent form that gives your permission to do the procedure. Read the form carefully and ask questions if something is not clear. Generally, no prior preparation, such as fasting or sedation, is required. However, your physician may recommend that you take a pain reliever 30 minutes before the procedure. If you are pregnant or suspect that you are pregnant, you should notify your physician. Notify your physician if you are sensitive to or are allergic to any medications, iodine, latex, tape, and anesthetic agents (local and general). Notify your physician of all medications (prescription and over-the-counter) and herbal supplements that you are taking. Notify your physician if you have a history of bleeding disorders or if you are taking any anticoagulant (blood-thinning) medications, aspirin, or other medications that affect blood clotting. It may be necessary for you to stop these medications prior to the procedure. Your physician may request that you keep a record of your menstrual cycles. You may need to schedule the procedure for a specific time of your cycle. If a sedative is given before the procedure, you will need someone to drive you home afterwards. You may want to bring a sanitary napkin to wear home after the procedure. Based upon your medical condition, your physician may request other specific preparation. During the procedure Click Image to Enlarge An endometrial biopsy may be performed in a physician's office, on an outpatient basis, or as part of your stay in a hospital. Procedures may vary depending on your condition and your physician's practices. Generally, an endometrial biopsy follows this process: You will be asked to undress completely or from the waist down and put on a hospital gown. You will be instructed to empty your bladder prior to the procedure. You will lie on an examination table, with your feet and legs supported as for a pelvic examination. Your physician will insert an instrument called a speculum into your vagina to spread the walls of the vagina apart to expose the cervix. Your cervix will be cleansed with an antiseptic solution. The physician may numb the area using a small needle to inject medication, or a numbing spray may be applied to your cervix. A type of forceps, called a tenaculum, may be used to hold the cervix steady for the biopsy. You may feel some cramping when the tenaculum is applied. A thin, rod-like instrument, called a uterine sound, may be inserted through the cervical opening to determine the length of the uterus and location for biopsy. This may cause some cramping. The sound will then be removed. A thin tube, called a catheter, will be inserted through the cervical opening into the uterus. The catheter has a smaller tube (internal piston) inside it. The physician will withdraw the inner tube creating suction at the end of the catheter. The physician will then gently rotate and move the tip of the catheter in and out to collect small pieces of endometrial tissue. This may cause some cramping. The amount and location of tissue removed depends on the reason for the endometrial biopsy. The catheter and speculum will be removed and the tissue will be placed in a preservative. The endometrial tissue will be sent to a lab for examination. After the procedure After the procedure, you may rest for a few minutes before going home. If you received any type of sedative, you will need someone to drive you home. You may want to wear a sanitary pad for bleeding. It is normal to have some mild cramping and spotting or vaginal bleeding for a few days after the procedure. Take a pain reliever for soreness as recommended by your physician. Aspirin or certain other pain medications may increase the chance of bleeding. Be sure to take only recommended medications. You may be instructed not to douche, use tampons, or have intercourse for two to three days after an endometrial biopsy, or for a period of time recommended by your physician. You may also have other restrictions on your activity, including no strenuous activity or heavy lifting. You may resume your normal diet unless your physician advises you differently. Your physician will advise you on when to return for further treatment or care. Notify your physician if you have any of the following: Excessive bleeding, or bleeding longer than two days after the procedure Foul-smelling drainage from your vagina Fever and/or chills Severe lower abdominal pain Your physician may give you additional or alternate instructions after the procedure, depending on your particular situation. 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Sometimes we fail to see our need for items that would really benefit us if we had them. Or we may lose our appreciation for an item when we have it.
The purpose of this study is to help us appreciate more fully a gift that all of us need but sometimes fail to appreciate. This gift is the forgiveness of sins. To help us appreciate forgiveness, let us consider the consequences of sin. Many people unnecessarily face guilt, fear, alienation, and eternal punishement. Please study with us how these problems can be solved by forgiveness through the blood of Jesus Christ according to the gospel, resulting in joy, hope, salvation, and eternal life.
Genesis 2:17; 3:8 - Adam and Eve's sin separated them from God. They could no longer bear to be in His presence, but sought to avoid Him.
Isaiah 59:1,2 - Our sins and iniquities separate us from God, so He will not hear us.
Ephesians 2:12 - People in sin (v1-3) are separated from Christ and without God in the world.
Romans 5:6-10 - Though sin deserves punishment, God loves us so much He sent His Son to bear our punishment so we could be saved.
Ephesians 2:13,17-19 - Though we were separated and far from God, we can be made nigh by the blood of Christ and have access to the Father.
Colossians 1:21-23 - Our evil works make us enemies alienated from God, but through Jesus' death we can be reconciled (made friends again).
Surely the serious consequences of sin should lead us to see our need for forgiveness. Having obtained forgiveness, we should continue to live faithfully so we can continue in God's fellowship.
Husbands and wives may be alienated by mistreatment, adultery, or alcoholism. There may be bitterness, quarreling, and even divorce.
Parents and children may have conflict. Parents may be unloving, abusive, stubborn, or selfish. Or like the prodigal son, children may rebel or become involved in immoral conduct (Luke 15:11-13).
Children in a family may be alienated because of jealousy, selfishness, deceit, or hatred.
Alienation may also occur in the church or between friends. There may be religious error, lying, slander, jealousy, pride, racial prejudice, stubbornness, etc. (James 3:14-18; Gal. 2:11-14; Rom. 16:17).
Sin can cause all these tragedies between people who should love one another.
In these cases, we must seek to obtain forgiveness, not just from God, but also from the people we offended. And those who have been wronged, must be willing to forgive.
Luke 15:18,21 - The prodigal son confessed he had sinned both against heaven and his father.
Matthew 5:23,24 - We must seek reconciliation with those we have wronged.
Luke 17:3,4 - People who sin against others should express repentance. If they do, others must willingly forgive them. [Matthew 6:12,14,15]
Have you made your life right with those you have wronged? When people repent, do you forgive like you want God to forgive you?
Sin alienates us, not only from God and from our fellow-man, but also from ourselves.
Job 42:6 - Job abhorred himself for his sin. When we fully face the consequences of our deeds, we think, "How could I do such a thing?"
Matthew 26:33-35,69-75 - Peter affirmed he would die rather than deny Jesus. Yet before the night was over, he denied Jesus three times with cursing and swearing! Such conduct gives one a sense of utter failure.
Sin makes people miserable.
1 Timothy 1:12-16 - Paul had been "the chief of sinners," because he opposed Christ and persecuted Christians. Yet he was forgiven and became one of Jesus' most effective servants.
The apostle Peter, when he had repented of denying Jesus, preached the first gospel sermons both to Jews and to Gentiles (Acts 2 & 10). Surely his disappointment in his sins was overcome by forgiveness and faithful service to Christ.
Matthew 20:25-28 - God does not view us as great because we have authority, fame, power, pleasure, or possessions. Rather we are great because we faithfully serve God and our fellow-man.
Like a child who breaks a precious possession, we may ruin our lives by sin. Yet God can give us a new beginning - "newness of life" (Rom. 6:4).
Do you want this blessing? If you once had it, are you continuing to serve God faithfully?
Genesis 3:10 - Adam hid himself from God because he was afraid. He felt guilty and ashamed.
Psalms 38:3-8 - When David committed adultery and murder, he groaned because his burden of sin was too heavy to bear (v4,8).
Matthew 27:3-5 - Judas' guilt drove him to suicide. Others turn to drink, drugs, or complete moral abandon to escape the reality of their guilt.
Sin wounds our consciences and our pride. Many people live year after year with this burden of guilt, not knowing what to do to make it right or not willing to do what they know is needed.
Psalms 51:1-3,7-10 - David pled for his sins to be blotted out (v1,2,9), so he might be white as snow (v7) with a clean heart and right spirit (v10).
Acts 2:36-38 - The people who crucified Jesus were convicted by the gospel. Peter said they could have remission of their sins if they would repent and be baptized.
The burden of guilt can be replaced with a beautiful sense of innocence through Jesus' blood. "Come unto me, all you who are heavy-laden, and I will give you rest" (Matt. 11:28).
Do you want this blessing? If you have received it, do you still act as if you appreciate it?
Genesis 3:7-10 - Adam was afraid and hid from God, because he knew God would punish him for his sin. Yet hiding from God was no solution.
Sinners fear death because after it comes judgment and eternal punishment if we are not forgiven (Heb. 9:27; 2 Thess. 1:8,9; Rev. 20:10-15).
Psalm 38:6 - Sin also makes us sad. "I go mourning all day long."
Matthew 26:75 - Peter wept bitterly after he denied Jesus.
Ephesians 2:12 - People in sin are without hope (1 Thess 4:13). They may wish for eternal life, but the destiny of unforgiven sinners is eternal punishment instead. No one hopes for that! So they are "without hope" (Job 8:13).
People who know they are guilty of sin often spend sleepless hours worrying about their eternal destiny. Is this your case?
Psalms 51:8,12 - Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation. When sins are forgiven, there is no more reason for fear and sadness. No wonder the gospel accounts of conversion are such joyful occasions (Acts 16:31-34; 8:39; Luke 15:7,10,22-24,32).
Romans 8:24 - In hope were we saved.
Romans 5:1,2 - Being justified by faith, we rejoice in the hope of the glory of God. [Phil. 4:4,7]
1 Peter 1:3-5 - Being born again, we have the living hope of an undefiled and incorruptible inheritance reserved in heaven for us.
Do you have this hope? Do you appreciate it?
Matthew 25:41 - The wicked will go to eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels.
2 Thessalonians 1:8,9 - This is everlasting punishment (Matt. 25:41,46). This destiny awaits many people. Yet it is so needless, because there is a solution to the problem.
Romans 6:23 - The wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ.
Titus 3:7 - To be heirs of the hope of eternal life, we must be justified by God's grace.
Sin may cause great problems in this life, yet the problems it causes after this life are far greater. Surely we need to be forgiven and escape these consequences. Have you done so?
Sin puts an impassable barrier between us and the spiritual blessings God offers. We cannot go over that barrier or around, under, or through it. The only way to receive God's blessings is for that barrier of sin to be destroyed, and the only power in existence to destroy it is the blood of Jesus.
By His mercy, God offers forgiveness to all men (1 Tim. 2:4,6; Titus 2:11; John 3:16; Mark 16:15,16). To receive it, we must meet God's conditions. The choice is up to each of us.
What are the conditions? We must hear and believe the gospel, repent of sin, confess Christ, and be baptized for forgiveness (Romans 1:16; 10:17,9,10; Luke 24:47; 2 Corinthians 7:10; Acts 17:30,31; 2:38; 22:16; Mark 16:16; 1 Peter 3:21).
We must then continue to live a faithful life (Titus 2:11-14; James 1:21-25; Romans chap. 6). If we fall away, we can again be forgiven, if we will truly repent and pray (Acts 8:22; 1 John 1:9).
Do you want to learn more about God's forgiveness?
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Here's how General Patton earned the nickname 'Old Blood and Guts'
Legend has it that Gen. George S. Patton earned his "Old Blood and Guts" nickname for having a lust for battle without regard for the lives of his troops.
But the reality of Patton's genius is quite the opposite; he produced more results in less time with fewer casualties than any other general in any army during World War II, according to Patton biographer Alan Axelrod in the American Heroes Channel video below.
"He wanted his officers who he trained to know what they were going to expect in battle," said Axelrod. "He [Patton] said to them, 'you're going to be up to your neck in blood and guts.' This made quite an impression, and it stuck and from that point on, he was known as 'Old Blood and Guts."
Still, high operational tempo and strict adherence to the rules pushed his men to the breaking point and hurt morale in the ranks. A common GI saying about Patton was, "our blood, his guts."
The general's low point came in August 1943 when he slapped two shell-shocked soldiers under his command for crying. For this, Gen. Eisenhower deemed him too undisciplined to lead the Normandy invasion, so he placed Patton in charge of a "ghost army" at Pas de Calais, France.
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Google eBooks is taking digital books to the next level – and that may be a good thing for small booksellers.
When big-name retailers move into town, it's usually bad news for mom and pop shops. The trifecta of retail giants – Walmart, Home Depot, and Amazon – have all displaced thousands of small businesses.
But with Google eBooks' high-profile entry into the e-book market, some independent booksellers may be breathing a sigh of relief.
That's because Google eBooks carves out a key role for independent booksellers, who can host and sell Google's eBooks on their websites, allowing them to leap into the e-book game long dominated by Amazon and fast becoming a significant portion of book sales.
"We are quite pleased with this," says Michael Tucker, president of the American Booksellers Association in Tarrytown, NY. "We think this will be a boon for independent booksellers to offer customers digital format books. We wanted to [join the e-book market], but we had no ability to do that until now."
Google eBooks is taking digital books to the next level, an e-book 2.0 of sorts. Google's model allows readers to buy books directly from Google or from online retailers, including independent bookstores. Readers can add their books to an online library connected to their Google account and access it on any device with an internet connection, transforming most any device with a web browser (personal computers, smartphones, tablets, and yes, the Sony Reader and Barnes and Noble Nook) into an e-book reader.
"This partnership with Google is an important chapter in the renaissance we've been seeing in independent bookselling," says Mr. Tucker. "It allows our membership to better compete with corporate retailers on selection, price, and convenience. It levels the playing field."
Crisp and bright with plenty of white space, Google's eBooks site features a store where consumers can browse and buy e-books, and a repository for those who wish to do research. It also includes a Google web reader, which users can use to subscribe to, share, and organize "interesting stuff on the web." Google is offering free apps for both Apple and Android devices to make its program as widely available and accessible as possible.
With this, overnight, Google eBooks has become the largest e-book provider in the world in terms of offerings, reports Publishers Weekly "launching with nearly three million books available for purchase or download, including 'hundreds of thousands of e-books' available for purchase and over two million public domain titles available for free."
"We set out to make the information stored in the world's books accessible and useful online," Abraham Murray, product manager of Google Books in an official blog post. "Since then, we've digitized more than 15 million books from more than 35,000 publishers, more than 40 libraries, and more than 100 countries in more than 400 languages."
About 220 ABA member stores are already selling Google eBooks through the ABA's IndieCommerce website, and many more are expected to join, says Tucker. A list of participating ABA member stores that have opted in to sell Google eBooks online can be found here.
It's not yet clear how Google will share eBook revenues with independent sellers. Most book sales involve a 70-30 split, with publishers getting 70 percent of revenues and sellers 30 percent. Google will take a percentage of that 30 percent share, says Tucker, though it's not yet known how much. "It will be very reasonable," he says.
Though small booksellers seem pleased with Google eBooks, publishers may not be – largely due to the two million public domain titles available for free.
"It's something the book industry is deeply worried about and consumers can celebrate," writes the Monitor's Money Editor Laurent Belsie. "The ability to download free books isn't new, but juxtaposed with Google's hundreds of thousands of e-books now for sale, it brings home the point that the price pressures on books point mostly downward."
Regardless of how publishers greet Google eBooks, booksellers are eager to join the e- book fray, in part to compete with the likes of Amazon: If you can't beat 'em, join 'em, is perhaps their operating principle.
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Pats beat Texans 41-28, return to AFC title game
Tom Brady made history. Now it's his coach's turn.
The Patriots' quarterback added to a string of postseason success that stretches back more than a decade, earning his 17th playoff win to break a tie with his boyhood idol, Joe Montana, for most by a quarterback.
After New England's 41-28 victory over the Houston Texans on Sunday night, Bill Belichick needs two more playoff wins to match Tom Landry's NFL high of 20. If Belichick gets there this season he'd also tie Chuck Noll for most Super Bowl championships by a coach with four.
First, the Baltimore Ravens stand in the way next Sunday in a rematch of last year's AFC title game.
''Right now our focus is just (being) happy to win this game and get on to Baltimore,'' Belichick said. ''We can reflect back on some other years some other time.''
Sunday was Brady's day to reach a milestone. His first postseason win came in the 2001 season, which ended with his first Super Bowl title. Now he's guiding the NFL's most productive offense into his sixth AFC championship game in his 13 seasons.
''He's our leader and we all follow him,'' said Belichick, the team's real leader. ''We all respect him and he led the team today, along with a lot of other guys. But he certainly did his job, as he's done many times before.''
It won't take Belichick long to put Sunday's victory out of his mind, impressive as it was. Brady also is ready to move on to the next challenge.
''I think the two best teams are in the finals,'' he said. ''Baltimore certainly deserves to be here and so do we, so it's fitting.''
The Texans (13-5) certainly don't after losing four of their last six games, starting with a 42-14 rout by the Patriots (13-4) on Dec. 10 on the same field where their season ended.
''There's no good landing in this business unless you're playing a few weeks from now,'' Houston coach Gary Kubiak said. ''Other than that, the landing's a crash.''
Brady threw for three scores and 344 yards and seldom-used running back Shane Vereen, seeing more action because Danny Woodhead hurt his thumb on the Patriots' first offensive play, had three touchdowns. Wes Welker had eight catches for a career postseason-high 131 yards and the defense held Arian Foster to 90 yards rushing, his first sub-100-yard playoff game in the four he's had.
The Patriots also overcame the loss of tight end Rob Gronkowski, who broke the left arm he originally broke on Nov. 18 in a 59-24 win over the Indianapolis Colts and needs season-ending surgery, a person with knowledge of the injury told The Associated Press.
''It's a bummer to lose anybody,'' Brady said, ''but someone of Rob's importance or Danny's importance, we need guys to step in and fill the void, whether it's this game or any game after.''
Gronkowski missed the first game against the Texans, one of five he sat out after his first injury, and it didn't matter.
The Texans were more competitive on Sunday and trailed only 17-13 at halftime as Foster scored on a 1-yard run and Shayne Graham kicked a 55-yard field goal in the last 1:11 before intermission.
But the Patriots scored on two of their first three series in the third quarter on Stevan Ridley's 8-yard run and Brady's 5-yard pass to Brandon Lloyd that made it 31-13.
''We came out in the second half and didn't perform,'' NFL sacks leader J.J. Watt said. ''Losing. I can't stand it. I can't stand any aspect of it. The taste in your mouth is terrible.''
Lloyd scored just six plays after Rob Ninkovich ended a Houston threat with an interception that gave New England the ball at its 37-yard line.
The Patriots needed just one play after taking over on downs early in the fourth quarter, scoring on an outstanding over-the-shoulder catch by Vereen for a 33-yard touchdown and a 38-13 advantage.
The third-string back finished with 124 total yards - 83 on five receptions and 41 on seven carries.
''I don't come into the game knowing how much anyone is going to play,'' Vereen said. ''I come into the game ready to go.''
The Texans were.
On the very first play, Danieal Manning returned the kickoff 94 yards before being hauled down by Devin McCourty at the Patriots 12. But all the Texans could get out of that was a 27-yard field goal by Shayne Graham.
''That was a huge play by Devin to really end up saving (four) points,'' Belichick said.
The Patriots punted on their first two series then took the lead for good on Vereen's 1-yard run following Brady's consecutive completions of 13 yards to Ridley, 25 to Vereen and 14 to Aaron Hernandez.
The Texans offense got going again in the fourth quarter, but it was too late. Matt Schaub's touchdown passes of 25 yards to DeVier Posey and 1 yard to Foster in the last 12 minutes just made the margin of defeat closer.
''It's difficult to sit here (with) the realization that our season is over,'' Schaub said.
The Patriots' season continues against a team it beat in last year's AFC title game 23-20, but lost to in Week 3 this season 31-30 after leading 30-21 with less than 5 minutes left.
The Ravens advanced with a 38-35 double-overtime win in Denver and will be on the road again, trying to keep Belichick from tying Don Shula with 19 postseason victories. A win would be the 18th for Brady and Belichick together since the Patriots drafted the quarterback in 2000. It also would put him two up on Montana.
''I grew up a 49ers fan,'' Brady said. ''Joe Montana and Steve Young ... those guys are in another class.
''I love playing, I love competing, I love being a part of this organization,'' he said. ''I think I've just been fortunate to play on some great teams over the years. I never take it for granted.''
NOTES: The Patriots are 14-3 at home in the playoffs, but just 3-2 in their last five games. ... The Texans were eliminated in their second playoff game for the second straight year after going their first nine seasons without a postseason appearance. ... Schaub threw for 343 yards, one less than Brady. ... Defensive backs Aqib Talib and Steve Gregory led the Patriots with 10 tackles each.
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Josie DeCarlo's husband, Dan DeCarlo, was the artist for the Josie comic book, as well as other Archie comics. According to News From Me:
Josie fashioned a pussycat costume for a shipboard ball on a Caribbean cruise they once took. Dan's sketches of her in that outfit figured into the later life…and her first name provided the name of the star character when Dan shopped around for a proposed newspaper strip. When no syndicate jumped at what he offered, he offered Josie (the strip) to Richard Goldwater at the Archie company where he was already working. Goldwater accepted the idea and the comic was launched, later turning into Josie and the Pussycats, a rock group dressed much like his spouse had dressed on that cruise.
Don died in 2001, but his artwork lives on (right now, Archie is dating Valeie from Josie's band!). And it sounds like the real Josie was a pretty frisky kitty.


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(The Root) —
"I work in pharmaceutical sales in a territory that doesn't have much racial diversity. Recently I greeted a young lady who works at one doctor's office I visited with the wrong name. I'd confused her with the other Asian receptionist. She replied, 'Oh, so we all look alike?' or something to that effect.
"I'm African American, and I know this is something black people say when people of other races confuse us for each other. So I was embarrassed, and I apologized profusely. But when I thought about it, I told myself it was an easy mistake to make because they actually did resemble each other. So my question is, was it really my fault, and did it say that I am prone to stereotyping or racism? Of course I don't want to make the same mistake again, but is it that bad to have a hard time distinguishing people who really do have similar features (as some groups do)?"
Look at you, suddenly being all forgiving about the "They all look alike" phenomenon, now that you're not part of the "they." Let's see how you feel the next time a receptionist calls you by the UPS deliveryman's name because you "really do have similar features."
I'm teasing. As you know, you're not the first person to mix up two individuals who share little more than a general color palette. Far from it.
Remember when E! confused actresses Viola Davis and Octavia Spencer? When a Buffalo, N.Y., news station displayed a photo of Seal when Michael Clarke Duncan died? When George Stephanopoulos thought Bill Russell was Morgan Freeman? How about the record-setting triple mix-up of Will.i.am, Wale and Wyclef by a news anchor?
These incidents elicit a collective cringe because of a shared cultural understanding that the person responsible for the error may have unintentionally exposed something vaguely troubling about his or her thinking about race. But we respond with humor ("Oh, so we all look alike?") rather than outrage because we sort of agree that something subconscious is at play. And that the offender has totally humiliated him- or herself.
Last month my professor friend told me she'd received a message from a student who was horrified that he'd confused her with the only other black female faculty member in her department. Believe me when I tell you they look nothing alike. Plus, one was pregnant.
"Professor," the student wrote," I hope this finds you well this evening. Wanted to take a moment to apologize again for calling you by the wrong name today. I've felt bad about it all day, and really am very sorry."
My friend said she rushed to reassure her student that the mistake was fine, but she confided in me, "I hate that minorities always have to make whites feel comfortable and assuage their guilt. But that's all I want to do for this guy."
Her conflict gets right to the heart of your confusion. How much responsibility should one have to take for a mistake made without any intent to harm? But what if that mistake sends a dismissive signal that people placed into the same racial group are interchangeable?
Well, my answer to "How much responsibility?" is "A lot." That's because the problem that caused the confusion most likely originated in your head, not in the "similar features" of the two Asian receptionists. But here's the good news: You don't have to make this type of mistake again.
Let me explain.
When you have a harder time recognizing or distinguishing between members of racial ethnic groups other than your own, what's at work is known as the "cross-race effect." It's been widely studied and researched around the world in contexts such as criminal justice, where it can really mess up eyewitness identifications.
The basic theory, introduced back in 1914, uses language about race that's a bit oversimplified for 2013 America. It assumes that we all have defined racial groups that are apparent to others and that we spend most of our time around other people from our own group. That's less true all the time. But just go with it for the sake of this explanation.
One cross-race effect theory on racial mix-ups is what's called the "experience-based" hypothesis: We find it easier to recognize and distinguish and remember faces of our "racial in-group" than we do "racial out-groups" simply because we see the in-group features more.
Then there's the related "coding" or "categorization" hypothesis: When we see a member of another race, our minds pay more attention to what makes the person an out-group member than to his or her individual features. We lose some of the distinguishing details in the process.
Kurt Hugenberg, a professor of psychology at Miami University who has spent much of his career studying stereotyping, prejudice and cross-race face identification, told The Root that this categorical thinking is a useful tool for the human mind in many cases, but "when you use these categories, they can make members of racial out-groups seem more similar than they actually are."
Hugenberg also pointed out that, although the way our society is set up means your "in-group" often shares your race, research shows that it's really defined by who you see most often every day, not how you see yourself or what you see in the mirror.
So, no, it's not the case that Asian people "really do have similar features," said Hugenberg, adding that "people who grew up among Asian people are quite good at distinguishing visibly among Asians." Just as most African Americans would avoid some of the celebrity slipups listed above.
And there's even more proof that the confusing similarities among racial groups exist more in your head than in the features that exist in front of your eyes: In one study (pdf), when white participants saw a biracial (black-and-white) face and thought of it as white, they recognized it quite well. But if they thought of it as black, they recognized it just as poorly as they did other black faces. If they identified it as biracial, the results were right in the middle.
So the ability to distinguish one face from another depends on both past experiences and motivations, Hugenberg said. And while you can't control where and how you've lived, "you can absolutely control motivation," he told me to assure you. For example, in one encouraging study, when he and his colleagues told subjects that they were likely to fall victim to the cross-race effect, people were able to eliminate their confusion. They did it simply by deciding to pay attention to what made individual out-group members unique. You can do this, too. And you should, both for the sake of professional reputation and for the sake of people who like to be called by their own name.
You asked about whether this mix-up means you're racist or have a tendency to stereotype. There's no research-based answer to that. But can we agree that we'd all rather be around — and have more respect for — someone who cares enough to do the work of seeing individual characteristics in addition to ethnic groupings?
I'm not suggesting that you aim to become colorblind. That won't happen. But the science says that an awareness that you may be seeing people's "category" first and individuality second will help you avoid awkward interactions like the one in your question. I wouldn't be surprised if exercising that mental muscle extended to other areas of your thinking with even more significance than facial features.
Need race-related advice? Send your questions to firstname.lastname@example.com.
Previously in Race Manners: "'Mixed Kids Are the Cutest' Isn't Cute?"
The Root's staff writer, Jenée Desmond-Harris, covers the intersection of race with news, politics and culture. She wants to talk about the complicated ways in which ethnicity, color and identity arise in your personal life — and provide perspective on the ethics and etiquette surrounding race in a changing America. Follow her on Twitter.


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Hewlett Packard teaming up with NASA plans to launch a supercomputer into space. With the aim of building computing resources that serve an on-board a mission to Mars.
Spaceborne Computer, the new supercomputer launches from the Kennedy Space Center on board the SpaceX CRS-12 rocket. The rocket sends the SpaceX Dragon Spacecraft and the supercomputer along with it to the International Space Station (ISS).
The main aim of this experiment is to have the Spaceborne Computer operates smoothly in space for a year. Which is roughly how much time it would take to travel to Mars.
NASA finds moon of Saturn has chemical that could form 'membranes'
Given that the current limitations on computing in space, also many calculations needed for space research are performed on Earth. For astronauts on Mars waiting if 40 minutes for communications to reach Earth and back.
Such a long communication lag would make any on-the-ground exploration, challenging and potentially dangerous if astronauts met with any mission critical situations that they're not able to solve themselves, said, Alain Andreoli, GM of HPE's data center infrastructure group. The mission to Mars requires sophisticated on-board computing resources that capable extended periods of uptime.
high performance computing
Also, the experiment will spark discoveries of improvement in high performance computing (HPC) on Earth and have a ripple effect in other areas of technology innovation.
The Supercomputer doesn't include any hardware modifications. It includes the HPE Apollo 40 class system with a high speed interconnect runs in an open-source Linux operating system.
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Commercial off-the-shelf (COTS), a high-performance computing system can't run in space before. Typically, NASA only approves computers for space once they designed to resist variables like radiation, solar flares, micrometeoroids, unstable electrical power and irregular cooling.
However, adding costly and more hardware modifications, HPE hardened the systems with purpose-built software. The software manages real-time throttling of the computer systems to respond radiation events and its external conditions. The system also has a unique water-cooled enclosure for the hardware.
More information: [NASA]


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In this June 24, 2013 file photo, George Zimmerman, left, arrives in Seminole circuit court, with his wife Shellie, in Sanford, Fla. (AP Photo/Orlando Sentinel, Joe Burbank, Pool, File)
by Mike Schneider
Associated Press Writer
LAKE MARY, Fla. (AP) — Police investigating a domestic dispute between George Zimmerman and his estranged wife said Tuesday that video from her broken iPad may be crucial evidence in determining whether any charges are filed.
Police believe the mobile device captured video of Monday's dispute at the Lake Mary house where Zimmerman was living, but the former neighborhood watch volunteer smashed it to pieces and it needs to be examined in a crime lab. Without the video or some other piece of independent evidence, legal experts said it will be hard to build a case because Shellie Zimmerman changed her story about her husband threatening her with a gun and decided not to press charges.
"I think it's severely limited if they can't get anything from an eyewitness or video," said Randy McCLean, a former prosecutor who now practices criminal defense and family law in central Florida.
Shellie Zimmerman, 26, had moved out of the house last month but stopped by with her father Monday to gather some remaining items. Shellie Zimmerman's father owns the house with his wife.
Shellie Zimmerman called 911, saying her estranged husband was in his truck and threatening her and her father with a gun. She also said her husband punched her father in the nose. Hours later, she told police she hadn't seen a gun.
Police said no gun was ever found and the former couple blamed each other for being the aggressor.
"The iPad video is going to be paramount in this case," Zach Hudson, a spokesman for the Lake Mary Police Department.
Hudson said as many as seven people were at the house and they all have been questioned by investigators. He didn't say who they were. Authorities are also looking into whether surveillance video from cameras at the house captured the dispute.
Also, Shellie Zimmerman said on the 911 call that a city worker witnessed the dispute, and if so, that eyewitness and any others could help authorities decide whether to file charges. Florida law allows police officers to arrest someone for domestic violence without the consent of the victim.
Shellie Zimmerman's father and Zimmerman "put hands on each other" but there were no injuries and the father doesn't want to press charges either, Hudson said Tuesday.
When asked if George or Shellie Zimmerman could be charged, Hudson said: "As of right now, it could be either one or it could be no one. It depends what that iPad has on it, what that footage shows."
Zimmerman's attorney, Mark O'Mara, said on Monday his client did nothing wrong and the dispute was typical for a couple going through a divorce. On Tuesday, he said he was not going to represent George Zimmerman in this matter.
"I've come to know them as a family, and it's not a good idea to get in between them," O'Mara said.
Police investigators will turn over all their information to prosecutors, who will then make the decision to file charges or not, said David Hill, an Orlando area defense attorney.
"If nobody is going to cooperate, I don't think anything is going to happen," Hill said.
As of Tuesday, the State Attorney's Office hasn't yet received information on the case, spokeswoman Lynne Bumpus Hooper said in an email.
Shellie Zimmerman's attorney, Kelly Sims, didn't return a phone call or email Tuesday.
Shellie Zimmerman filed for divorce last week. She and her husband separated a month after he was acquitted July 13 in the fatal shooting of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin in 2012 in Sanford, an Orlando suburb less than 5 miles from Lake Mary.
Zimmerman said he acted in self-defense when he shot Martin. He wasn't charged until 44 days after the shooting, leading to protests nationwide from people who believed he should've been immediately arrested.
Demonstrations were organized again after his acquittal. Federal authorities are now reviewing the case the see if Martin's civil rights were violated.
The encounter Monday was the latest in a string of events for Zimmerman since he was found not guilty. He has twice been pulled over on suspicion of speeding and ticketed once. He also appeared in photos online at a gun maker's plant and he helped members of a family from their vehicle following a car wreck.
Shellie Zimmerman was convicted of perjury last month for lying about the couple's finances at her husband's bail hearing for killing Martin.
George Zimmerman has been involved with a domestic case at least once before. In 2005, Zimmerman's former fiancee filed for a restraining order against Zimmerman, alleging domestic violence. Zimmerman responded by requesting a restraining order against his then-fiancee.
Zimmerman blames his arrest and the trial for the implosion of his marriage, O'Mara said, but Zimmerman needs to be a lot more "circumspect" about what he does.
"Anything he does is going to be hyper-focused on and scrutinized," O'Mara said. "Even though I may get away with a little speeding, he can't. It's unfortunate that this is part of the fallout from a case that never should have been prosecuted and he has to deal with this forever, and certainly right now."
Marina Hutchinson in Atlanta and Kyle Hightower in Orlando contributed to this report.
Follow Mike Schneider on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mikeschneiderap


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Shalane Flanagan thought about the seven years building to this race, possibly her last. She thought about the running star striding next to her. She thought about her family. She thought about Meb.
With one hellacious holler at the finish, it all poured out.
Flanagan dethroned Mary Keitany on Sunday and became the first American woman to win the New York City Marathon since 1977, potentially ending her decorated career with her first major marathon victory.
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Flanagan's breakthrough came in the last career race for American great Meb Keflezighi. The 2009 New York winner collapsed at the finish line, his 42-year-old body pushed to its limit in his 26th marathon. Keflezighi finished 11th, about five minutes behind 24-year-old winner Geoffrey Kamworor of Kenya.
This may have been Flanagan's final race, too, although the four-time Olympian wasn't ready to commit. But she likes the idea of her and Keflezighi going out together.
"I was thinking of Meb, and I was thinking of how I wanted to make him proud," Flanagan said.
Her win came five days after the bike path terror attack in lower Manhattan killed eight and raised questions about security for Sunday. That hit home for Flanagan, a Massachusetts native who completed the 2013 Boston Marathon shortly before a bomb went off at the finish line, killing three and wounding more than 260 others.
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"It's been a tough week for New Yorkers, and a tough week for our nation," Flanagan said. "I thought of, 'What a better gift than to make Americans smile today?'"
Flanagan ended a dominant stretch in New York by Keitany, a Kenyan runner who had won here three straight years. Flanagan stalked Keitany most of the way, hovering behind her during an unusually slow first 20 miles by the lead women.
Flanagan, Keitany and third-place finisher Mamitu Daska of Ethiopia broke from the pack in the 21st mile, and with about three miles left, Flanagan hit the jets. She finished in 2 hours, 26 minutes, 53 seconds, about a minute faster than Keitany.
Flanagan cried and yelled as she approached the finish line without another runner in sight.
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"It's indescribable," the 36-year-old said. "It's a moment I'm trying to soak up and savor."
The last American woman to win New York was Miki Gorman, who took consecutive titles in 1976-77.
"Way too long," Flanagan said.
Flanagan knows about long waits. She finished second here in her debut marathon in 2010 but hadn't run New York since. It was also her first marathon since finishing sixth at the Rio Games. She fractured her lower back last winter and missed the Boston Marathon in the spring. She was "heartbroken" to miss her hometown race, but the injury set her up to take aim at Keitany in New York.
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Flanagan had called Keitany "the alpha racer" and said she was ready to "suffer dearly" while keeping pace with the unpredictable Kenyan. As she went stride-for-stride with Keitany in the middle miles, Flanagan wasn't sure what she'd have for the final stretch.
"There's always creeping doubts of whether I was going to have enough to beat the best in the world," she said.
Keitany never found her top gear Sunday, though, and finished with her slowest New York time since a third-place result in 2010. Keitany said she had a problem of a personal nature Saturday afternoon that affected her Sunday, but she would not disclose the issue.
Flanagan held a stern look on the course until getting emotional near the finish in Central Park. On the podium, she put her hands over face and began to cry again when she was announced the winner. She turned to hug Keitany before accepting her medal.
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"This is the moment I've dreamed of since I was a little girl," Flanagan said.
She's determined to pass on that dream, too. She and husband Steven Edwards — a former track and field star — have been fostering two teenage daughters who are also aspiring runners. Flanagan's parents were also marathoners, and her mom, Cheryl Treworgy, once held the world record.
"This means a lot to me, to my family," Flanagan said. "And hopefully inspires the next generation of American women to just be patient."
Kamworor beat countryman Wilson Kipsang by three seconds, winning with a time of 2:10:53. Kamworor separated from the pack late and seemed like he would cruise to his first major marathon victory, but Kipsang sneaked up on him at the very end. Kamworor was surprised to see the 2014 New York winner behind him on a large video board located near the finish line.
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"I look at the camera, I saw someone was coming, which was Wilson," Kamworor said. "And I had to believe in myself because I was holding out for the finish."
Kamworor kissed the pavement right after crossing the finish, then turned to embrace Kipsang. Ethiopia's Lelisa Desisa finished third.
A few minutes later, the Central Park crowd gave perhaps its loudest cheers of the day to Keflezighi. He waved and blew kisses to the grandstands through the home stretch, then had to be carried away after crumbling at the finish line.
"It was a beautiful victory lap, you could say," Keflezighi said.
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The race went off as planned a few days after New York's biggest terror attack since 9/11. Police had promised an unprecedented effort to secure the course, a plan including hundreds of extra uniformed patrol and plainclothes officers, roving teams of counterterrorism commandos armed with heavy weapons, bomb-sniffing dogs and rooftop snipers.
Mayor Bill de Blasio said the city was expecting 2 million fans to line the streets. The only interruption came when firetrucks had to cross the course to address an emergency that organizers said was unrelated to the race. The course was briefly closed around Mile 18 to let the trucks through, but that was well after the elite runners had finished.
Beverly Ramos competed with a Puerto Rican flag headband two months after her home island was ravaged by Hurricane Maria. Like many in Puerto Rico, Ramos was without power after the storm. Still, she decided to continue training near San Juan, seeking out safe places to run amid the wreckage.
"You have to stay strong no matter what," Ramos said. "A lot of runners encouraged me to continue and to push."
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The wheelchair events were a Swiss sweep. Manuela Schar finally upended four-time defending champion Tatyana McFadden to win the women's race, while countryman Marcel Hug repeated as the men's champ. Schar had been runner-up the last three years but beat her nemesis McFadden by nearly three minutes. Hug has won New York three times.
Comedian Kevin Hart made his marathon debut at New York. Forget about chasing gold — the actor and fitness nut was mostly worried about avoiding humiliation.
"I don't want to see a bunch of memes of me looking weird out here," Hart said shortly before starting.
The Associated Press contributed to this article.
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This is a very common breakfast made in most of the Sindhi homes.. a nice way to make use of stale bread..
Bread slices .... 7-8
Onion ............. 1 small (chopped finely)
Tomato .......... 1 large or 2 small ( about half cup chopped)
Green chillies ... 1 -2
Garlic paste ..... 1 tsp
Turmeric powder .. 1/4 tsp
Coriander powder ... 1/2 tsp
Cumin powder ....... 1/2 tsp
Red chilli powder ... 1/4 tsp (as per taste)
Salt .............. to taste
Coriander leaves .. handful
Mint leaves... to garnish
1. Heat oil in a pan and saute the garlic paste and onion for 2 minutes.
2. Add the chopped tomato, salt and all the spice powders and mix well crushing the tomatoes.
3. Cut the bread into pieces and tip it into the pan. Sprinkle a little water over the bread pieces and stir carefully to incorporate the masalas. Add coriander leaves.
4. Simmer it for half a minute. Garnish with mint or coriander leaves and serve immediately.