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Approved by the Board: July 2009 Board meeting
Service Area: Medical
Subject: Pain Management Guidelines
Section I: Preamble
The State Board of Medical Examiners of S. C. recognizes that principles of quality medical practice dictate that the people of the State of South Carolina have access to appropriate and effective pain relief. The appropriate application of up-to-date knowledge and treatment modalities can serve to improve the quality of life for those patients who suffer from pain as well as reduce the morbidity and costs associated with untreated or inappropriately treated pain. For the purposes of this policy, the inappropriate treatment of pain includes nontreatment, undertreatment, overtreatment, and the continued use of ineffective treatments.
The diagnosis and treatment of pain is integral to the practice of medicine. The Board encourages physicians to view pain management as a part of quality medical practice for all patients with pain, acute or chronic, and it is especially urgent for patients who experience pain as a result of terminal illness. All physicians should become knowledgeable about assessing patients' pain and effective methods of pain treatment, as well as statutory requirements for prescribing controlled substances. Accordingly, this policy have been developed to clarify the Board's position on pain control, particularly as related to the use of controlled substances, to alleviate physician uncertainty and to encourage better pain management.
Inappropriate pain treatment may result from physicians' lack of knowledge about pain management. Fears of investigation or sanction by federal, state and local agencies may also result in inappropriate treatment of pain. Appropriate pain management is the treating physician's responsibility. As such, the Board will consider the inappropriate treatment of pain to be a departure from standards of practice and will investigate such allegations, recognizing that some types of pain cannot be completely relieved, and taking into account whether the treatment is appropriate for the diagnosis.
The Board recognizes that controlled substances including opioid analgesics may be essential in the treatment of acute pain due to trauma or surgery and chronic pain, whether due to cancer or non-cancer origins. The Board will refer to current clinical practice guidelines and expert review in approaching cases involving management of pain. The medical management of pain should consider current clinical knowledge and scientific research and the use of pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic modalities according to the judgment of the physician. Pain should be assessed and treated promptly, and the quantity and frequency of doses should be adjusted according to the intensity, duration of the pain, and treatment outcomes. Physicians should recognize that tolerance and physical dependence are normal consequences of sustained use of opioid analgesics and are not the same as addiction.
The State Board of Medical Examiners of S. C. is obligated under the laws of the State of South Carolina to protect the public health and safety. The Board recognizes that the use of opioid analgesics for other than legitimate medical purposes pose a threat to the individual and society and that the inappropriate prescribing of controlled substances, including opioid analgesics, may lead to drug diversion and abuse by individuals who seek them for other than legitimate medical use. Accordingly, the Board expects that physicians incorporate safeguards into their practices to minimize the potential for the abuse and diversion of controlled substances.
Physicians should not fear disciplinary action from the Board for ordering, prescribing, dispensing or administering controlled substances, including opioid analgesics, for a legitimate medical purpose and in the course of professional practice. The Board will consider prescribing, ordering, dispensing or administering controlled substances for pain to be for a legitimate medical purpose if based on sound clinical judgment. All such prescribing must be based on clear documentation of unrelieved pain. To be within the usual course of professional practice, a physician-patient relationship must exist and the prescribing should be based on a diagnosis and documentation of unrelieved pain. Compliance with applicable state or federal law is required.
The Board will judge the validity of the physician's treatment of the patient based on available documentation, rather than solely on the quantity and duration of medication administration. The goal is to control the patient's pain while effectively addressing other aspects of the patient's functioning, including physical, psychological, social and work-related factors.
Allegations of inappropriate pain management will be evaluated on an individual basis. The board will not take disciplinary action against a physician for deviating from this policy when contemporaneous medical records document reasonable cause for deviation. The physician's conduct will be evaluated to a great extent by the outcome of pain treatment, recognizing that some types of pain cannot be completely relieved, and by taking into account whether the drug used is appropriate for the diagnosis, as well as improvement in patient functioning and/or quality of life.
Section II: Guidelines
The Board has adopted the following criteria when evaluating the physician's treatment of pain, including the use of controlled substances:
Evaluation of the Patient�A medical history and physical examination must be obtained, evaluated, and documented in the medical record. The medical record should document the nature and intensity of the pain, current and past treatments for pain, underlying or coexisting diseases or conditions, the effect of the pain on physical and psychological function, and history of substance abuse. The medical record also should document the presence of one or more recognized medical indications for the use of a controlled substance.
Treatment Plan�The written treatment plan should state objectives that will be used to determine treatment success, such as pain relief and improved physical and psychosocial function, and should indicate if any further diagnostic evaluations or other treatments are planned. After treatment begins, the physician should adjust drug therapy to the individual medical needs of each patient. Other treatment modalities or a rehabilitation program may be necessary depending on the etiology of the pain and the extent to which the pain is associated with physical and psychosocial impairment.
Informed Consent and Agreement for Treatment�The physician should discuss the risks and benefits of the use of controlled substances with the patient, persons designated by the patient or with the patient's surrogate or guardian if the patient is without medical decision-making capacity. The patient should receive prescriptions from one physician and one pharmacy whenever possible. If the patient is at high risk for medication abuse or has a history of substance abuse, the physician should consider the use of a written agreement between physician and patient outlining patient responsibilities, including
Periodic Review�The physician should periodically review the course of pain treatment and any new information about the etiology of the pain or the patient's state of health. Continuation or modification of controlled substances for pain management therapy depends on the physician's evaluation of progress toward treatment objectives. Satisfactory response to treatment may be indicated by the patient's decreased pain, increased level of function, or improved quality of life. Objective evidence of improved or diminished function should be monitored and information from family members or other caregivers should be considered in determining the patient's response to treatment. If the patient's progress is unsatisfactory, the physician should assess the appropriateness of continued use of the current treatment plan and consider the use of other therapeutic modalities.
Consultation�The physician should be willing to refer the patient as necessary for additional evaluation and treatment in order to achieve treatment objectives. Special attention should be given to those patients with pain who are at risk for medication misuse, abuse or diversion. The management of pain in patients with a history of substance abuse or with a comorbid psychiatric disorder may require extra care, monitoring, documentation and consultation with or referral to an expert in the management of such patients
Medical Records�The physician should keep accurate and complete records to include
Records should remain current and be maintained in an accessible manner and readily available for review.
Compliance With Controlled Substances Laws and Regulations�To prescribe, dispense or administer controlled substances, the physician must be licensed in the state and comply with applicable federal and state regulations. Physicians are referred to the Physicians Manual of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration and (any relevant documents issued by the state medical board) for specific rules governing controlled substances as well as applicable state regulations.Section III: Definitions For the purposes of these guidelines, the following terms are defined as follows:
Acute Pain�Acute pain is the normal, predicted physiological response to a noxious chemical, thermal or mechanical stimulus and typically is associated with invasive procedures, trauma and disease. It is generally time-limited.
Addiction�Addiction is a primary, chronic, neurobiologic disease, with genetic, psychosocial, and environmental factors influencing its development and manifestations. It is characterized by behaviors that include the following: impaired control over drug use, craving, compulsive use, and continued use despite harm. Physical dependence and tolerance are normal physiological consequences of extended opioid therapy for pain and are not the same as addiction.
Chronic Pain�Chronic pain is a state in which pain persists beyond the usual course of an acute disease or healing of an injury, or that may or may not be associated with an acute or chronic pathologic process that causes continuous or intermittent pain over months or years.
Pain�An unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with actual or potential tissue damage or described in terms of such damage.
Physical Dependence�Physical dependence is a state of adaptation that is manifested by drug class-specific signs and symptoms that can be produced by abrupt cessation, rapid dose reduction, decreasing blood level of the drug, and/or administration of an antagonist. Physical dependence, by itself, does not equate with addiction.
Pseudoaddiction�The iatrogenic syndrome resulting from the misinterpretation of relief seeking behaviors as though they are drug-seeking behaviors that are commonly seen with addiction. The relief seeking behaviors resolve upon institution of effective analgesic therapy.
Substance Abuse�Substance abuse is the use of any substance(s) for non-therapeutic purposes or use of medication for purposes other than those for which it is prescribed.
Tolerance�Tolerance is a physiologic state resulting from regular use of a drug in which an increased dosage is needed to produce a specific effect, or a reduced effect is observed with a constant dose over time. Tolerance may or may not be evident during opioid treatment and does not equate with addiction.


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It may be Thursday, named for Thor, the Norse god of thunder, but we've got our own god to feature! Let's give a warm welcome to everyone's favorite example of how anger management can fail: Kratos from the God of War series.
Kratos, the titular god of war, has quite a few rage issues. If you've followed his greatest hits tour across Ancient Greece, then you would have been witness to the extreme brutality this dude's capable of, all in the name of vengeance. We wonder what would happen if Kratos ever started doing yoga to relax himself, but he'd probably just hulk out in the middle of a Downward Dog and tear the studio to pieces. Still, he's one of our favorite badasses in all of gaming.
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John Wayne, NYC, Europe, the Queen, Grapes & Cheese
M. Hart | USA | 06/20/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Over 50 years ago during the early years of broadcast television, the very inspired talents of Lucille Ball (1911-1989) and her then husband Desi Arnaz (1917-1986) were showcased on their hilarious television show "I Love Lucy". TV execs had initially rejected the plausibility of the show because of Desi and because they intended to tape the shows. However, thanks to the tireless efforts of Lucille Ball and Desi's obvious talents, the show first aired in 1951 and quickly became one of the most successful TV shows during all six of its regular seasons. As Lucy and Ricky Ricardo on "I Love Lucy", Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz were joined by William Frawley (1877-1966) and Viviane Vance (1909-1979) as their best-friends/apartment landlords of Fred and Ethel Mertz.
The fifth season of "I Love Lucy" that aired between 1955 and 1956 has 26 memorable episodes:
1. "Lucy Visits Grauman's": With Ethel's help, Lucy steals John Wayne's footprints from Grauman's Chinese Theater.
2. "Lucy and John Wayne": Lucy and Ethel try to return the footprints that they stole, but they break; so Ricky enlists the help from John Wayne (himself) to make a new set. More than one may be needed.
3. "Lucy and the Dummy": After Ricky backs out of a party where Lucy wants her big break, Lucy makes a dummy of Ricky to dance with at the party.
4. "Ricky Sells the Car": After Ricky sells the car, Fred & Ethel think they'll have to ride a motorcycle back to NYC; but Ricky buys train tickets for all.
5. "The Great Train Robbery": Thinking there's a jewel thief on board the train to NYC, Lucy can't stop pulling the emergency brake cord. (Train conductor played by Frank Nelson, 1911-1986.)
6. "Homecoming": Upon returning to NYC, Ricky is a big star, but Lucy initially doesn't share in everyone's worship of him.
7. "The Ricardos Are Interviewed": Ricky & Lucy consider moving and Ricky is to be interviewed on a prestigious show.
8. "Lucy Goes to a Rodeo": After Ricky can't help Fred with a rodeo-themed show for his lodge, Lucy & Ethel volunteer to help.
9. "Nursery School": After Lucy's fear of Little Ricky getting sick at nursery school comes to pass, she is determined to stay with him at the hospital.
10. "Ricky's European Booking": When Ricky can't afford to take Lucy on his European tour, she & Ethel dream up a raffle to help the "Ladies Overseas Aid", which they think is themselves.
11. "The Passports": Lucy can't find her birth certificate so that she can get her passport.
12. "Staten Island Ferry": To help Fred overcome seasickness, Lucy takes him onto the Staten Island Ferry; but she gets seasick herself and may be late to the passport office. (Passport clerk played by Charles Lane.)
13. "Bon Voyage": When the ship leaves port for Europe, Lucy is inadvertently left behind; so she'll have to get to ship via a helicopter. One of the best fifth-season episodes!
14. "Second Honeymoon": Lucy wants the Atlantic cruise to be a second honeymoon, but Ricky is too busy with the band.
15. "Lucy Meets the Queen": After Lucy misses seeing the queen at Buckingham Palace, Ricky gets invited to met the queen, but not Lucy. Of course, when has "no" ever stopped Lucy?
16. "The Fox Hunt": Bragging that she can ride, Lucy gets to show how well she can actually ride a horse in a fox hunt.
17. "Lucy Goes to Scotland": Lucy wants to travel to Scotland to meet her distant McGillicuddy relatives. The dream sequence that unfolds is unforgettable.
18. "Paris at Last": Not having any French currency, Lucy, Ethel & Fred exchange money with a so-called French artist (Shepard Menken, 1921-1999), who turns out to be a counterfeiter. The translation sequence is priceless, as is Lucy's introduction to escargot!
19. "Lucy Meets Charles Boyer": Lucy & Ethel are star-struck when they encounter Charles Boyer (himself) at a sidewalk cafe.
20. "Lucy Gets a Paris Gown": When Lucy goes on hunger strike to force Ricky to buy her an expensive French-designed dress, Ricky & Fred have dresses custom-made out of burlap. (A fantastic episode!)
21. "Lucy in the Swiss Alps": Lucy, Ricky, Fred & Ethel get trapped in an avalanche while mountain climbing until they here "La Cucaracha" being played.
22. "Lucy Gets Homesick in Italy": In this heart-warming episode, Lucy misses Little Ricky during his birthday, so a little Italian shoeshine boy (Bart Bradley) and his friends get to celebrate with her.
23. "Lucy's Italian Movie": In one of the best episodes of all time, Lucy takes "getting some local color" a little literally when she travels to an old-fashioned Italian winery to press grapes to impress an Italian film director. (Italian wine stomper played by Theresa Tirelli, 1907-1989).
24. "Lucy's Bicycle Trip": Lucy has trouble crossing back into France when she can't find her passport.
25. "Lucy Goes to Monte Carlo": When Lucy picks up a chip in a Monte Carlo casino, she inadvertently wins thousands of French franks.
26. "Return Home From Europe": To sneak home a 30-pound cheese, Lucy dresses it up as baby to fly home to NYC; but the passenger (Mary Jane Croft, 1916-1999) next to her flips out when the cheese disappears.
Paramount Home Video's superb job of packaging all 30 episodes of the fourth season of "I Love Lucy" onto 5 DVD's is a good indication as to how they will similarly package the fifth season onto 4. Overall, for superb packaging and a great price, I rate the "I Love Lucy: The Complete Fifth Season" DVD box set with an anticipatory 5 out of 5 stars and highly recommend it!"
Hollywood! Europe! So many fantastic episodes in one season!
Michael A. Casey | Raleigh, NC | 06/15/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I must first get something out of the way: another reviewer stated that this 5th season is "the last season of I Love Lucy." No. I Love Lucy had six seasons (they moved to Connecticut in the the 6th), followed by 3 seasons of the Lucy-Desi Comedy Hour (though each season was quite short). Okay, with that out of the way... This season is fantastic! The Ricardos and Mertz's are still in Hollywood when the season opens, they return to New York, then go to Europe for the rest of the season. Some of the best episodes of the sitcom's (and television's) history are included in season 5. It's so interesting to look back and note how television didn't have to resort to season cliff-hangers and shocking season premieres to gain an audience back then! (You'd never see a modern sitcom just leave with the character in the middle of a trip to L.A. and return the next season as if it was the next week!) I Love Lucy was a special show that still stands the test of time."
From LA to Europe
Mark Baker | Santa Clarita, CA United States | 09/17/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Season 5 of this classic sit com begins just a few months after season 4 ended. The gang is still in Los Angeles where Ricky has just finished filming his picture. Fortunately, there's still time for a few hijinks, including trying to steal John Wayne's footprints in the two hilarious episodes that start the season. Even traveling back is an adventure when Lucy decides there's a robber on the train.
Things are just beginning to settle down in New York when Ricky and his band get a series of bookings in Europe. Soon, the foursome are off again where Lucy meets the Queen in England, gets arrested for counterfeiting in Paris, and gets trapped in an avalanche in the Swiss Alps.
The most famous episode from this season comes near the end. "Lucy's Italian Movie" is better known as the grape stomping episode and has one of the classic physical comedy routines from the show in it.
Actually, the last several episodes are sharp as "Lucy's Bicycle Trip," "Lucy Goes to Monte Carlo," and "Return Home from Europe" are also absolutely hilarious episodes.
Even after five years, this show hasn't lost any of its laughs. In fact, the situations just seem to get more outrageous and yet they work. If we'd started with some of these stunts, it would seem implausible, but by now when Lucy wins a fortunate at roulette accidentally, we buy it. As with any season of any show, this one has its week moments. I find the England episodes rather dull. But over all, this set is more then worth it.
And this set continues to meet the high standards set by the previous releases. Since there are only 26 episodes this go around, there are only four discs. Still, the picture is sharp. The sound seemed a little weaker then normal is spots, but it's only a minute or so once or twice at disc. On the whole, it's fine. The discs are still loaded with the behind the scenes info we've grown to expect.
A brief note about "Lucy and the Dummy." The back of the box mentions it is edited from its original version. As the disc itself explains, the episode ran short originally, so they included a preview of a new movie coming soon from MGM. Since they couldn't get the rights to that promo, they couldn't include it here. Still, they have restored the run up to it, and it has nothing to do with the storyline or any of the jokes. We aren't really missing any I LOVE LUCY here.
This set has so many classic moments it's hard to list them all. Pack your bags and get ready to travel and laugh with Lucy."
Now that Hollywood is Distroyed, Europe is Next!!
Movie Mania | Southern Calfornia | 06/18/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)
"We left Lucy and the gang in Hollywood with Ricky about to make his big film.
Disc 1:
Lucy Visits Grauman's - Ricky has finished the film and tells everyone that they are returning to NYC in on week. The girls have to get everything done in one week. First stop is Grauman's Chinese Theater. When they are there, they find that John Wayne's footprints are loose and she decides it would make the perfect souvenir.
Lucy and John Wayne - Lucy must replace the footprints or go to jail. First Fred tries to forge but it doesn't fool anyone. Then Ricky remembers he met Duke and calls him to help out. But Lucy thinks it's another Freddie the forger original and erases it. They get Duke back and he again makes the print and signature (#2) but then Little Ricky is found playing in it. Ricky has already gone to the studio and had Duke make another print (#3). And Lucy comes up with the idea to have Duke step into wet cement then ask him to sign it. She and Ethel put the wet cement outside Duke's dressing trailer but it's Ricky who steps into the cement ruining the boot print. Lucy then realizes that she just needs to borrow the Duke's boots and redo the imprint. This of course goes crazy when Duke surprises her in the trailer and she hides but does not escape as wanted - this is just crazy. She winds up running out and leaving Ethel behind. John Wayne, like most stars were doing the show to promote a movie.
Lucy and the Dummy - Ricky returns from a studio going away party with a plastic head of himself used in the movie. The studio calls and wants to have Ricky perform at an executive party at the studio. Lucy has convinced the studio that they have an act but Ricky is going fishing. Lucy decides to use the plastic head and creates a fake Ricky for the performance. As expected everything goes wrong but the studio execs thought it was a great comedy routine and offers Lucy a year's contract.
Ricky Sells the Car - Ricky has an offer to sell the car and he figures that with the family plan it would be cheaper to take the train but he has forgotten the Mertzes.
The Great Train Robbery - The train trip home starts and stops and starts and stops.... First, Lucy forgot her purse at the newsstand and sends Ricky to get it but the train is leaving and Lucy pulls the emergency brake to stop it (#1). Then when Mother and Little Ricky are moved to another car, Lucy sees the new passenger has a gun and panics and pulls the emergency brake (#2). He is really a jeweler carrying diamonds. Lucy finds out that there is a jewel thief on board and assumes that it is her new neighbor. The real thief uses her to rob the jeweler and takes Lucy hostage but she pulls the emergency brake to foil him (#3). The press get on board and are taking her picture when the conductor thinks that she going to pull the emergency brake and .... (#4). Each time Fred and Ethel are in the Club Car and have their meal splattered on them.
Homecoming - The gang arrives back in NYC. Everyone treats Ricky as a star and ignores Lucy which infuriates her. But after talking to a tabloid reporter, Lucy follows suit, which infuriates Ricky.
Face to Face - Ricky is booked on a TV talk show. But when Ricky's agent insults the apartment and tells Ricky he needs to move uptown, the Mertzes decided that he might be right and pick a fight to make the Ricardo's move.
Disc Two:
Lucy Goes to a Rodeo - Fred's lodge is having a show but when Ricky is booked to do a radio show, Fred must ask Lucy and Ethel to help out. Fred and gang come up with a western themed show. Ricky finds out that he is not booked to perform on a radio show but the rodeo. When he cannot put together a show for the rodeo, he must beg Lucy, Fred and Ethel to pitch in.
Nursery School - Lucy doesn't want to send Little Ricky to a nursery school but Ricky insists that he goes. After his first day, Little Ricky comes down with a cold and needs his tonsils removed. But when he goes to the hospital Lucy won't leave him there alone overnight.
Ricky's European Booking - Ricky gets a booking for a European tour. But he cannot take Lucy with him. Lucy and Ethel can go if they raise the money. They decide to hold a raffle and create a fake name Ladies Oversees Assistance. What the girls don't know is that it is illegal to hold a raffle for a fictitious organization. All works out when Ricky finds out that if the band plays on the ship, the voyage is free. So he can take the girls. Ricky sings Forever Darling to promote his and Lucy's upcoming film.
The Passports - Lucy cannot find her birth certificate and needs two people to sign an affidavit they knew when Lucy was born. In this episode we learn that Lucy was born in 1921 and this is the episode where Lucy gets locked in a steamer trunk.
Staten Island Ferry - Fred is seasick and the girls hate their passport pictures. Fred and Lucy go on the Staten Island Ferry to test sea sick pills. But they fall asleep on the Ferry and have to rush to make it to the passport office before it closes.
Bon Voyage - Well everything else has gone wrong with Lucy getting to Europe, why do you think that her getting on the boat would be easy? Lucy gets left on the dock and has to find a way to get to the boat. This episode includes another promotion for Forever Darling.
Second Honeymoon - Lucy wants this to be a second honeymoon but Ricky has to work. She is depending on Ethel but when Fred gets the honeymoon bug, Lucy is left on her own. She finally finds a way to get Ricky to herself but even that backfires.
Disc Three:
Lucy Meets the Queen - The gang arrives in London. Lucy and Ethel want to see the queen and will do anything to get see her. When they find out that she will be at the Palladium show, they are ecstatic. They spend all day practicing their curtsey only to find out that only Ricky will meet the queen. Ricky comes up with a loop hole. If she is in the show, she might be able to meet the queen. Ricky lets her perform in a dance routine but she has a Charlie horse from all the curtseying. This is one her classic scenes.
The Fox Hunt - Ricky has a meeting with a British movie producer and Lucy wangles an invitation to his country estate. But things turn sour when she finds out that his daughter is the pretty star struck girl who has a crush on Ricky. The show ends with a hilarious fox hunt. (Lucy repeats it 20 years later when she does the movie Mame.)
Lucy Goes to Scotland - Lucy wants to find her ancestors in Scotland but they don't have time. So Lucy does the next best thing, she dreams about it in a musical sequence. This is one of the best episodes of the season.
Paris at Last - The gang arrive on the continent. And Lucy winds up in jail. Lucy exchanges some dollars to francs on the street. But they turn out to be counterfeit. The police do not speak English and Lucy's French is not too good. Ricky arrives but only speaks Spanish and English. But there is a prisoner who speaks Spanish and French. This leads to a translation telephone.
Lucy Meets Charlie Boyer - Lucy thinks every man is Charles Boyer. When she learns that Ricky is to meet him it's Hollywood all over. But when Boyer shows up at a café that the gang is at, Ricky warns him and Boyer pretends to be a look alike. This of course, keeps complicating itself.
Lucy Gets a Paris Gown - It is fashion week in Paris and Lucy wants one of the outlandish gowns that she and Ethel see at all the salons. To teach her a lesson, Ricky and Fred have the hotel tailor make dresses out of burlap sacks, a horse feeder and a wine cooler.
Disc Four:
Lucy is the Swiss Alps - Fred sends the band to the wrong city, so the gang has the day off. They decide to have a picnic on the mountain but wind up getting snowed in at a cabin with no food or heating.
Lucy Gets Homesick in Italy - It's Little Ricky's third birthday and Lucy misses him. She winds up giving a birthday party for a group of local children.
Lucy's Italian Movie - This is one of the most famous episodes. Lucy gets an offer to appear in an Italian movie and she decides to soak up some local color. Since the movie is called Bitter Grapes, she assumes that the movie is about winemaking and she goes to a local winery and poses as one of the laborers. This all ends up in a wine vat.
Lucy's Bicycle Trip - It's only 35 miles to Nice, so Lucy thinks it would be picturesque to take bicycles from Italy. The problem is that when they arrive at the Italian - French border, Lucy cannot find her passport. This episode also includes a great scene where the gang spend the night in a barn and Lucy actually milks a cow.
Lucy Goes to Monte Carlo - Lucy wants to see the famous casino but Ricky forbids her. To get around his ban, Lucy and Ethel go to dinner at the famous restaurant in the casino. Lucy finds a chip on the floor and tosses it on the roulette table and wins and wins and wins. She winds up with 875,000 francs! Now, how does she explain it to Ricky?
Return Home from Europe - Well, Lucy has wreak havoc across Europe but that is not enough for her. She wants to bring a 25 lb piece of cheese home for mother but Ricky is not willing to pay the overage for it. So only Lucy would try to pass it off as a baby but what Lucy doesn't know is that baby's don't fly free. So how do you get rid of the cheese?
This is another great season. The interesting thing is that each disc is a story in itself. Disc 1 is the end of Hollywood and the return home. Disc 2 is the beginning of the trip to Europe. Disc 3 is London and France. Disc 4 is the rest of Europe and the return home.
These are the fully restored episodes including the original blackout commercials. In the early days, TV shows were sponsored by products. In the early years it was Philip Morris and you constantly saw their cigarette packages placed throughout each episode. From the 4th season on, there were multiple sponsors. They usually promoted their product as part of the mid episode break. These have been restored.
DVD EXTRAS: Each disc has extras.
Flubs - Each disc has certain scenes that have mistakes. Sometimes you only know they are mistakes because they tell you here. The cast is so accomplished that you think they are scripted.
Guest Cast - Each disc lists the guest cast (anyone that is not the four stars) for each episode with a brief bio of each actor and listing of episodes they appeared in.
Special Footage - Each disc has special footage including edited scenes and footage shot for a specific purpose. The edited scenes are in the episodes, so you really don't need watch these.
Original Openings - Each disc shows the original opening for the show. The satin heart opening was created for syndication.
Production Notes - Each disc has production notes for an episode on the disc.
Lucy's Radio Show - Each disc has an episode of My Favorite Husband which inspired and episode of the series.
Behind the Scenes Audio Featurette - Disc 3:Excerpts from a making of I Love Lucy book.
Oppenheimer Interview - Disc 4: An interview with Jess Oppenheimer
Slide Show - Disc 4


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The original CFL Sessions were captured in the 1970s by the late Canadian folklorist Staunton R. Livingston. The tapes (of Canadian football players performing both original and traditional works) collected dust in the National Archives of Canada until the summer of 2008, when they were discovered by resident folklorist Henry Adam Svec. Now, with the help of ethnomusicologist and composer WL Altman, Svec has transposed the rough, deteriorating recordings into lush and contemporary orchestrations.
This site contains a selection of (the recreations of) Livingston's Sessions; it is an archive meant to preserve the songs and it is freely accessible.
A special edition CD, The CFL Sessions, will be released on August 1, 2009. The recording features guest performances by Laura Barrett and Andy Magoffin. It will be available in selected record stores across Canada.
The CFL Sessions Archive acknowledges the crucial support of The Canada Council for the Arts and The National Archives of Canada.
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COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Authorities are searching for a gunman who robbed a student near the University of Maryland's campus in College Park.
Police say the victim was running along Calvert Road with other students about 9:30 p.m. Monday when they were approached by the gunman near Princeton Avenue. The gunman demanded their property and one victim complied. Police say the gunman then ran off with another man.
Prince George's County police are investigating.
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Rectal Prolapse
Rectal Prolapse
Your rectum is the lower part of your colon, where stool forms. If the rectum drops out of its normal place within the body and pushes out of the anal opening, the condition is called rectal prolapse.
In the early stages, a prolapse may happen only after a bowel movement. The protruding rectum may then slip back through the anal canal on its own. Over time, however, the prolapse may become more severe and could require surgery.
Rectal prolapse is usually caused by a weakening of the muscles that support the rectum.
Symptoms of rectal prolapse include:
Feeling a bulge after coughing, sneezing, or lifting
Having mucous discharge in your stool
Pain and rectal bleeding
Fecal incontinence
Having to push the prolapse back into the anus by hand
Feeling pressure in your rectum
Being constipated
Having anal pain, bleeding, or itching
Risk factors
Anyone can develop rectal prolapse, but women are more likely to have the condition than men.
These are some conditions that may increase your risk for developing a rectal prolapse:
A long history of constipation
Straining to have bowel movements
Chronic diarrhea
Laxative abuse
Spinal cord problems or previous stroke
Cystic fibrosis
Aging or dementia
Your healthcare provider will be able to diagnose rectal prolapse with a medical history and a physical exam. You may be asked to squat and strain as if you are having a bowel movement. Your healthcare providers may also do other tests to confirm the diagnosis. Tests may include:
Videofecogram. A type of X-ray taken during a bowel movement.
Anorectal manometry. A pressure-measuring tube placed inside the rectum to measure how well the muscles that control bowel movements are working.
Colonoscopy. A flexible tube with a camera placed inside the rectum so the healthcare provider can do a visual exam.
Barium enema. X-ray pictures are taken after a type of contrast solution is placed in the rectum.
Treatment often begins with steps to avoid constipation and straining. If your rectal prolapse is severe enough and interferes with your quality of life, your healthcare provider will probably recommend surgery.
Types of surgery include:
Repair done through the abdomen. A cut is made through the lower belly, and the rectum is attached to the lower part of the backbone to support it and keep it in place.
Repair done through the rectum. During this operation, your surgeon must remove the part of the rectum that has prolapsed and join the two ends.
Repair done by combining these techniques
These are the two main types of complications:
A rectal prolapse that can't be pushed back into the rectum. This can cause the blood supply to the prolapse to be cut off. This complication is called strangulation. It's painful and needs emergency treatment.
A rectal prolapse that happens again. This can happen up to 40% of the time. Following your healthcare provider's advice on lifestyle changes can help prevent recurrence. This includes eating a high-fiber diet and drinking enough water.
When to call the healthcare provider
Call your healthcare provider if you have any of these symptoms:
Fecal Incontinence
Managing rectal prolapse
If you are recovering from rectal prolapse surgery, make sure to take your pain medicine as directed by your healthcare provider. Finish all antibiotics and don't take any over-the-counter medicine without talking with your surgeon.
These tips for managing rectal prolapse before or after recovery from surgery may help:
Avoid any activities that increase pressure in your rectal area, like straining to have a bowel movement or heavy lifting, for at least 6 months.
Have any persistent cough treated by your healthcare provider. Your healthcare provider may also urge you to stop smoking.
Eat at least 5 servings of fruits and vegetables every day. A high-fiber diet will help prevent constipation and straining.
Drink 6 to 8 glasses of water every day.
If you are constipated, ask your healthcare provider if you should take a stool softener or a bulk laxative.
Stay active and get regular exercise. If you are overweight, try to get back to a healthy weight.
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Overview of rectal procidentia (rectal prolapse). UpToDate, Overview of rectal prolapse in children. UpToDate, Surgical approach to rectal procidentia (rectal prolapse). UpToDate
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More than 20 years later, remembering a brief walk with a giant
When Nelson Mandela arrived at the South Gate on his first visit to the White House, Joseph Verner Reed was there to greet him.
It was 1990 and Reed, a Greenwich resident and diplomat, was chief of protocol in President George H.W. Bush's Cabinet. His duty was to accompany Mandela and his wife to the Oval Office for a brief meeting with the president.
It was a private visit. Mandela arrived in a private car. He had not yet become South Africa's first black president.
What he had done, just months earlier, was secure his release from Robben Island after 27 years of imprisonment.
The newly freed Mandela was vibrant, Reed said. But also a bit anxious.
"There was a certain sense of anticipation," he said. "I could sense he had nerves, not only about being at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave., but also about meeting the president of the United States."
Minutes after leading them in, Reed escorted the Mandelas back through the West Wing and out through the South Gate.
Mandela returned to the White House in 1994. He had just been elected as his country's first black president.
"It was a memorable moment," Reed, 75, said of his first encounter 23 years ago with the human rights icon. "I'll never forget it."
Before serving in the first Bush White House, Reed was appointed U.S. ambassador to Morocco by President Ronald Reagan. He has served as undersecretary-general of the United Nations under the last four leaders of the organization, including current Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, who appointed Reed undersecretary-general and special adviser in 2009.
Hearst Connecticut Newspapers spoke to Reed in the study of his red brick home late last month, after a week when Mandela's declining health had made national headlines.
"My sense is that when the family has started to assemble, it's not a good sign," said Reed, dressed in a polo shirt embroidered with the United Nations logo, khaki pants and Halloween-orange socks.
He was silent for a moment, engrossed by his thoughts. "Gosh," he said, "it will be the passing of a titan."
Reed said he was heavyhearted over 94-year-old Mandela's ominous prognosis. The feeling weighed even heavier on him, he said, because the two men had shared a personal connection.
"He's a remarkable man," said Reed. "When you think -- 27 years at Robben Island! That infamous jail. And he wasn't in a comfy jail, he was in a small cell. Twenty-seven years! Just think of it.
"Embittered? Yes," Reed said, describing the effect of imprisonment on Mandela's spirit. "But he overcame that and led his nation with great distinction, energy, patriotism. He has to be one of the giants in history."


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WASHINGTON – Today the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced that it has opened its third Veterans Crisis Line (VCL) call center in Topeka, Kansas on the campus of the Colmery-O'Neil VA Medical Center.
"Our focus is, as it always has been, to provide 24/7 world-class suicide prevention and crisis intervention services," said VA Acting Secretary Peter O'Rourke of VA's Veterans Health Administration. "VA is improving its service with this newest call center for Veterans, service members and their families."
VA has always prioritized the need to provide immediate care to Veterans in crisis, and the VCL is an essential part of this life-saving mission. The Topeka-based center was opened to support increased demand. VA has two other call centers located in Canandaigua, New York, and Atlanta, Georgia.
Since VA launched the VCL in 2007, the crisis line responders have:
Veterans who are in crisis or having thoughts of suicide – and those who know a Veteran in crisis – can call the Veterans Crisis Line for confidential support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and 365 days a year. Call 800-273-8255 and press 1, chat online at VeteransCrisisLine.net/Chat, or text to 838255.
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Richard Ben Cramer, a former Baltimore Sun reporter who later became a Pulitzer Prize-winning foreign correspondent for The Philadelphia Inquirer and an acclaimed author chronicling the lives of politicians and legendary sports figures, died Monday of lung cancer at Johns Hopkins Hospital.
Mr. Cramer, who was 62, lived in Chestertown.
"Richard's work as a gifted writer and deeply principled journalist made our Republic a better place; made us a stronger, more compassionate, and more understanding people," Gov. Martin J. O'Malley, a friend, said in a statement released Tuesday. "We have lost one of the best political reporters of our time."


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by Wesley Ratko
Managing stormwater runoff – the practice of controlling the rain water that flows off streets and other paved surfaces – was the central topic of discussion at the May meeting of the Land Use Planning and Zoning committee last night.
Prompted by a proposal brought before the committee last month to seek funding for a project to control runoff at the Water Tower Recreation Center behind Ardleigh Street, the committee expanded its discussion and revisited a process that began in 2009.
It was then that former committee member Harriet Brumberg lead an ad hoc committee created by the CHCA board to seek input from the community on behalf of the Philadelphia Water Department. The water department had grant money from the Environmental Protection Agency to fund stormwater management projects and was looking for locations in the 19118 ZIP code that are prone to flooding.
After consulting with property owners from all over Chestnut Hill, Brumberg's group decided on three locations – at Germantown Avenue and Winston Road, along Lincoln Drive, and the back yards and alley along the West Highland Avenue parking lot, known as Parking Foundation Lot 6.
The Winston Road site features a lot of paved area that is impervious to rain water and results in the most runoff. The committee said there also existed the possibility of implementing traffic calming measures at the intersection, which would help in slowing down the speed of traffic along Winston Road.
Lincoln Drive has always seen a lot of erosion and runoff during storms. While several neighbors suggested that West Springfield Avenue was the source of the rain water along Lincoln Drive, a primary solution proposed was to narrow the roadway to reduce the amount of paved surface.
It was the Parking Foundation's Lot #6 along Highland Avenue that garnered the most attention Thursday night. Rain water from the parking lot runs into the alley and into the backyards of the houses along adjacent West Evergreen Avenue.
"So where do we pick up?" asked committee member John Haak.
"The higher up on the hill we start getting water back into the ground, the better," said committee member Larry McEwen.
Committee member Jean McCoubrey referred LUPZ members to the correspondence between the CHCA and the water department from 2009, paraphrasing water department's response as saying "don't expect anything to happen quickly."
But while these three sites were submitted to the water department, no formal application for funding or improvement was ever made.
Committee member John Landis said the latest deadline for applications accepted by the water department was still several months away – January or February of next year – adding that there is still plenty of time to learn more about the process and prepare a proper application for grant funding.
Committee member Andrew Moroz suggested that the runoff from private parking lots onto public streets added to the "water department's burden" of stormwater treatment and that before pushing for a project to address the Lincoln Drive flooding a more thoughtful strategy would be to focus on fixing the private elements (i.e. the parking lot) first.
McEwen pointed out the difference between Parking Lot #6 at West Highland and Lincoln Drive as public versus private space.
"The mandate of the water department is to work with commercial property owners," McEwen said.
He added that a focus of any effort should be the parking lots, and that because the lighting of those lots is in violation of the zoning code, any project to address runoff could also address issues with the lighting.
While the committee took no formal action Thursday, they did agree that follow-up with Ardleigh resident Robin Spilner – whose presentation at the April meeting is what prompted the discussion in the first place – would occur within the next few weeks.


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Three Hope women's soccer players have made the National Soccer Coaches Association of America/Continental Tire All-Region Teams — senior Raisa Yewah and juniors Lindsey Bieri and Erin Jipping.
Bieri, a midfielder from Holland (Holland Christian HS), and Jipping, a forward from Holland (West Ottawa HS) both made the Second Team for the NCAA Division III Central Region. Yewah, a forward from East Lansing (Okemos HS), was on the Third Team.
The three all-region selections matches a team-high for one season, joining the 2005 team. The three helped the Flying Dutch post a 16-4-1 overall record and reach the championship match of the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) Tournament.
Jipping and Yewah shared the team lead with 20 points and both earned First Team All-MIAA Honors. Jipping recorded five goals and team-high 10 assists, while Yewah topped Hope with 10 goals.
"Erin's a tough one. Everyone knows about her speed, and teams try to shut her down," Hope coach Leigh Sears said. "She was still first in assists. She didn't score as much as she did last year, but she found other ways to be dangerous.
"Raisa was first with game-winning goals. She had some very big games for us. I think she had a fantastic senior year."
Bieri, who was Second Team All-MIAA, collected three goals and five assists. She tied for fourth on the team with 11 points.
"She had another solid year. She played almost every minute for us," Sears said of Bieri. "She was a workhorse for us in the middle."


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- You can change or remove component CSS code without searching through the whole application to find where else the code is used.
Special selectors
Component styles have a few special selectors from the world of shadow DOM style scoping (described in the CSS Scoping Module Level 1 page on the W3C site). The following sections describe these selectors.
Use the
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:host { display: block; border: 1px solid black; }
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Use the function form to apply host styles conditionally by including another selector inside parentheses after
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The next example targets the host element again, but only when it also has the
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element, and you want to change how your component looks based on that.
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:host-context() selector looks for a CSS class in any ancestor of the component host element, up to the document root. The
:host-context() selector is useful when combined with another selector.
The following example applies a
background-color style to all
elements inside the component, only if some ancestor element has the CSS class
:host-context(.theme-light) h2 { background-color: #eef; }
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Component styles normally apply only to the HTML in the component's own template.
Use the
/deep/ shadow-piercing descendant combinator to force a style down through the child component tree into all the child component views. The
/deep/ combinator works to any depth of nested components, and it applies to both the view children and content children of the component.
The following example targets all
elements, from the host element down through this component to all of its child elements in the DOM.
:host /deep/ h3 { font-style: italic; }
/deep/ combinator also has the aliases
>>>, and
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Loading component styles
There are several ways to add styles to a component:
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- Inline in the template HTML.
- With CSS imports.
The scoping rules outlined earlier apply to each of these loading patterns.
Styles in component metadata
You can add a
styles array property to the
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Each string in the array defines some CSS for this component.
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Reminder: these styles apply only to this component. They are not inherited by any components nested within the template nor by any content projected into the component.
The CLI defines an empty
styles array when you create the component with the
--inline-style flag.
ng generate component hero-app --inline-style
Style files in component metadata
You can load styles from external CSS files by adding a
styleUrls property to a component's
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You can specify more than one styles file or even a combination of
styles and
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Template inline styles
You can embed CSS styles directly into the HTML template by putting them inside
<style> tags.
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.styl) as in the following example:
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The CLI build process runs the pertinent CSS preprocessor.
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ng generate component, the CLI emits an empty CSS styles file (
.css) by default. You can configure the CLI to default to your preferred CSS preprocessor as explained in the CLI documentation.
Style strings added to the
@Component.styles array must be written in CSS because the CLI cannot apply a preprocessor to inline styles.
View encapsulation
As discussed earlier, component CSS styles are encapsulated into the component's view and don't affect the rest of the application.
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Nativeview encapsulation uses a now deprecated version of the browser's native shadow DOM implementation - learn about the changes.
Emulatedview encapsulation (the default) emulates the behavior of shadow DOM by preprocessing (and renaming) the CSS code to effectively scope the CSS to the component's view. For details, see Appendix 1.
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To set the components encapsulation mode, use the
encapsulation property in the component metadata:
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Inspecting generated CSS
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- An element within a component's view has a
_ngcontentattribute that identifies to which host's emulated shadow DOM this element belongs.
The exact values of these attributes aren't important. They are automatically generated and you never refer to them in application code. But they are targeted by the generated component styles, which are in the
section of the DOM:
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These styles are post-processed so that each selector is augmented with
_nghost or
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Program of Study
Official Degree Plan
Official Transcript
Catalog Year
Other Questions?
Program of Study
What is a program of study?
A program of study is a guide that helps you determine what classes you need to take to earn a specific certificate or degree.
Why do I need a program of study?
The Texas Legislature passed a law that requires you to select a program of study by the time you complete 45 credit hours. If you do not select a program of study, you will not be eligible to receive an official transcript.
Can I have more than one program of study on file?
Yes, but you must select one of your programs as your "primary" program of study.
Can I change my program of study?
Who can help me choose a program of study?
Each college of DCCCD has
academic advisors who will assist you in selecting the program of study that best suits your interests and needs.
After I have selected and printed my program of study, what's next?
We strongly recommend that you bring your report to the
Advising/Counseling Center or
Admissions/Registrar's Office for advisement to ensure your educational success.
What do the abbreviations in front of the degree plan or program of study ID mean?
These abbreviations represent the different types of degrees and other awards the colleges of DCCCD offer. They are:AA = Associate of Arts (TSI required)AAS = Associate of Applied Science (TSI required)AAT = Associate of Arts in Teaching (TSI required)AS = Associate of Science (TSI required)C1 = Level one certificate (one-year program, TSI waived)C2 = Level two certificate (two-year program, TSI required)CERT = Certificate (can be a level one or level two program)ES = Enhanced Skills Certificate (TSI required)SA = Skills Achievement Award (TSI waived)ATC = Advanced Technical Certificate (TSI required)MSA = Occupational Skills Achievement Award (TSI waived)
Note: TSI stands for
Texas Success Initiative.
Why am I required to have a program of study if I am a financial aid student?
Federal law requires you to be enrolled in an eligible program of study to receive financial aid. If you haven't declared a degree or certificate program on your academic record, all financial aid awards will be put on hold until you choose your program of study.
To select a program of study, log on to eConnect and visit
My Program of Study, or go to the Admissions/Registrar's Office and select a qualifying program.
Please choose your program carefully. This selection will affect the information your academic advisor will use to help you choose your classes and track your progress toward your degree.
Important note: Choosing a program of study is not the same as a request for an
official degree plan or evaluation.
If I am applying for Veterans Affairs benefits, do I need a program of study?
Yes. Under Veterans Affairs laws, anyone requesting benefits must file a program of study. For specific information, contact your
Veterans Affairs representative at the college you attend.
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Official Degree Plan
What is an official degree plan?
official degree plan is one of the best ways to help you stay on track toward your college goals. It is a personalized academic plan prepared by a degree audit specialist from your college
Admissions/Registrar's Office. It lists all the courses you need to take to meet your degree or certificate requirements.
When should I file for an official degree plan?
The sooner the better. Don't waste time or tuition on courses that don't count toward your degree or certificate. File your official degree plan
now. Make all of your courses count!
How do I file an official degree plan?
Complete and submit an
official degree plan request to your college's Admissions/Registrar's Office and/or
Advising/Counseling Center. Once your official degree plan has been processed by the college, you will receive your degree plan in the U.S. mail,
or you will be notified by email to go to eConnect to review your degree plan. The email address you provide on your form will be used to communicate with you. It takes about four to eight weeks to process degree plans. During peak registration periods, this process will take longer.
Next, it's important for you to make an appointment with a degree audit specialist in your college's
Admissions/Registrar's Office. The degree audit specialist can review and revise your official degree plan and make recommendations specifically for you. We realize every student's needs are different. Let our degree audit specialists help you make the most of your college experience.
Is my program of study my official degree plan?
No. Your program of study guide
is not your
official degree plan. Both the program of study and the official degree plan are course guides that help you stay on track toward your degree or certificate. However, your official degree plan is the personalized, audited plan you file with the Admissions/Registrar's Office to receive your diploma or certificate and for graduation. You must go to the Admissions/Registrar's Office to request your official degree plan and to apply for your diploma and graduation.
Once you file an official degree plan, it is active for five years. For example: If you are using the 2015 catalog year, it is active through the Summer 2020 semester.
How can I find the full title of the degree?
You can find the
complete titles of all degrees and certificates in the catalog.
Associate of Arts or Science degrees are basic transfer programs for students who may transfer to a four-year institution to seek a bachelor's degree. An Associate of Applied Science degree or a certificate provides technical/occupational knowledge and training to prepare you to enter a chosen field as a skilled employee after one or two years of study.
A list of
all degrees and certificates offered by the colleges of DCCCD is available in the catalog.
When I complete my official degree plan, do I
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Official Transcript
What is an official transcript?
It is a record of all the courses you took and the grades you earned at any of the seven colleges of DCCCD. Learn
more about transcripts.
Why do I need an official transcript?
When you apply for a job, you may need to provide official college transcripts to document the courses you have taken and training you have received, and to verify any degrees and certificates you have earned. If you plan to transfer to another college or university, you must provide your official transcript from the colleges of DCCCD so that your course credit can be applied toward your university degree.
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Catalog Year
How do I know which catalog year to choose?You must be or have been enrolled in the colleges of DCCCD during the catalog year you select. A catalog year begins with the Fall term and ends with the Summer term of the next year. For example, if you were enrolled in Summer 2016, your catalog year would be 2015 since it encompasses the Fall 2015, Spring 2016 and Summer 2016 terms. You would not be eligible for the 2016 catalog year. You can view the semesters you have attended the colleges of DCCCD on
My Advising Report (login required) on eConnect.More information about
choosing a catalog year can be found in the catalog.
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What is the difference between an Associate of Arts or Science degree, an Associate of Applied Science degree and a automatically get a diploma or certificate?
Filling out the Application for Graduation form is the only way to ensure you receive your certificate or diploma. See the
Graduation Information page for more information about this process.
Can I apply for graduation at any of the seven colleges?
You must apply for graduation at the college from which you plan to graduate. In addition, 25 percent of the credit hours required for graduation in any degree program or certificate must be earned through instruction (not credit-by-examination) at the college granting the degree. For example, if you are a CADD student at Eastfield College, you must apply for graduation at Eastfield.
How do I find out about the graduation ceremony? Do I just show up?
You need to notify the Admissions/Registrar's Office of the college from which you are graduating. They will need to order a cap and gown for you and reserve a place for you to sit during the ceremony. Many colleges have a rehearsal for the graduation ceremony.
Other Questions?
How do I contact the Admissions/Registrar's Office at my college?
View contact information for all of the colleges'
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Asthma is a common disease of the lungs. There is no cure for asthma, but it can be controlled. With treatment, a person with asthma can live an active life. If left untreated, asthma can severely impact a person's life.
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Environmental Moot Court Champions
April 28, 2009
Lewis & Clark Law School students Tarah Heinzen, Erica Maharg, and Lizzy Zultoski triumphed over 67 other teams and won the Pace National Environmental Moot Court Championship this spring. Along the way, this year's team bested teams from Harvard, the University of Colorado, and the University of Utah, among others. This win marks the law school's sixth victory in 16 years–as well as numerous finishes in the top three.


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If you follow politics, you know the names Koch, Adelson, American Crossroads and Priorities USA Action. If you don't know the names, you know their tools, the fearmongering ads that purport that voting for this candidate or another will cause the downfall of the country.
These are donors and organizations that spent millions of dollars trying to elect the next president. All in all, the 2012 election cost $5.8 billion, up from the $5.4 billion spent in 2008, with a majority of that money being spent not by candidates campaigns themselves, but rather given to super-PAC creations that arose following the Supreme Court's Citizens United decision. This decision allowed individuals and groups to spend in unlimited amounts, as long as it went to "unaffiliated" political action committees, that could, in turn produce stuff like this.
This deluge of cash could be slowed, however, with the introduction of a bill today by Democrats Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (Calif.) and Representative John Sarbanes (Md.), who also wrote an introductory op-ed in this morning's Washington Post. The bill, dubbed the "Government by the People" Act, would work to reduce the power of special interests and big money, and restore the power to the people.
The bill has three main provisions:
Providing a $25 refundable "My Voice" tax credit, designed to attract donor participation.
Creating a "Freedom From Influence" Matching Fund that would match donations on a six-to-one basis under $150. A candidate would have to prove their support is from a broad base in order to receive these funds, and agree to limit large donations.
Giving established candidates additional funds in the last 60 days of the campaign to battle the onslaught of negative ads from Super PACs. This would act as a counterbalance for the candidate that truly has broad support versus the candidate what has donors with deep pockets.
While for much of America's history special interests and wealthy donors have gotten extra consideration, since the Citizens United Supreme Court decision, this has allowed, nay, demanded, that candidates that wish to gain office cater to these groups. This essentially means that America has gone to that golden rule that reads, "he who has the gold makes the rules." We have seen this in the creation of tax loopholes, bills that make it into law, and even court decisions.
The effects of the Government by the People Act would be that politicians are more responsive to the majority, not the few. In order to receive matching funds, they would have to spend more time trying to solicit donations from constituents, and less time courting the few wealthy donors that would invariably make demands of them.
Right now, 69 percent believe that the Republican party pushes policies that favor the rich, and 30 percent of Americans believe the same of Democrats. Unfortunately, the government "by the people, for the people" seemingly has perished from this Earth, and been replaced with a government by the few and for the few. This bill is an attempt to return the country somewhat to Lincoln's standard, by taking the power away from the rich and returning it to the people.
Daily Kos has a petition where you can add your support to the passage of this bill. Though aiming for 10,000 signatures, as of this writing, the petition has already doubled that number. If you disagree with the notion that big money should run politics, become a citizen co-sponsor of the Government by the People Act by adding your name to the petition here.


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Oilers 2, Coyotes 4 – Game 31 – 2011-12-15 @ 7:30 PM MST – SNET EDM
It has been so long since the last Oilers game (4 days off) that I got accustomed to no Oilers hockey, and almost forgot there was a game tonight.
Tonight the Oil face the Coyotes. The Coyotes sit just above the Oilers in the West standings at 9th place, with 2 more points. So I'd say this is an important game, not that they all aren't.
We should see the return of both Taylor Hall and Corey Potter, which is fan-fuckingtastic news for a team that's had a bit of a tough go in their last 10. The Oilers are in a small bind though… they have 24 bodies on their roster if Hall and Potter return. That means they need to send someone down. Who do they send down? Obvious choices are: Anton Lander, Lennart Petrell, Magnus Paajarvi, or Colten Teubert. Who goes? I say Paajarvi. Will he though? Wonder what Omark would suggest on this…
Devan Dubnyk will get the start tonight. Tom Renney says "he's just tired", in regards to Nikolai Khabibulin. Is it really a back-to-back start for Dubnyk if he had 4 nights of rest? I don't think so. Anyways, this stuff about Khabi is definitely a concern. Perhaps they are just being overly cautious (which has been the theme with a few guys this year), but it doesn't sound so good. But sure… rest him up. Hopefully Dubnyk can find his game again.
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