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Colorectal cancer is a cancer of the large bowel [colon] or rectum. These cancers are common and deadly; approximately one-third of people who develop it die, making it the second leading cause of cancer death. However, screening tests make it possible to detect existing cancers at an early, treatable stage, before there are any symptoms and prevent the development of colorectal cancer by identifying and removing early growths called adenomatous polyps.
All adults should undergo screening beginning at age 50 or earlier, depending upon a person's risk of developing colorectal cancer. A history of colon cancer in the family, especially if a parent or sibling increases the risk.
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Most colorectal cancers develop slowly over many years. They begin as small, benign tumors called adenomatous polyps. These polyps grow, develop precancerous changes, eventually become cancerous, and later spread and become incurable. This progression usually takes about 10 years in most people.
Colon cancer screening tests work by detecting precancerous polyps or cancer while it is still curable. Regular screening for and removal of polyps can very significantly reduce a person's risk of developing colorectal cancer.
Everyone should be screened. Several factors increase an individual's risk of developing colorectal cancer. Having one or more of these factors will determine the age at which screening should begin, the frequency of screening, and the screening tests that are most appropriate.
Several characteristics increase the risk of colorectal cancer two to several fold. While each individual risk factor adds some risk, risk is substantially increased if several are present together.
- Family history of colorectal cancer – Having colorectal cancer in a family member increases the risk of getting the cancer, especially if it is a first degree relative (a parent, brother or sister, or child), if several family members are affected, or if the cancers have occurred at an early age (eg, before age 50 years).
- Prior colorectal cancer or polyps – People who have previously had colorectal cancer have an increased risk of developing a new colorectal cancer. People who have had adenomatous polyps are also at increased risk for developing colorectal cancer.
- Increasing age – Although the average person has a 5 percent lifetime risk of developing colorectal cancer, 90 percent of these cancers occur in people older than 50 years of age. Risk increases with age throughout life.
- Race – African Americans have a higher risk of dying from colorectal cancer than white Americans. This risk is high in native Alaskans and low in American Indians.
- Lifestyle factors – Several lifestyle factors increase the risk of colorectal cancer, including: A diet high in fat and red meat and low in fiber, Eating charred meats, A sedentary lifestyle, Cigarette smoking, Genetic conditions (see below).
- Familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) is an uncommon inherited condition that increases a person's risk of colorectal cancer. Nearly 100 percent of people with this condition will develop colorectal cancer during their lifetime, and most of these cancers occur before the age of 50 years. FAP causes hundreds of polyps to develop throughout the colon.
- Hereditary nonpolyposis colon cancer (HNPCC) is another inherited condition associated with an increased risk of colorectal cancer. It is slightly more common than FAP, but is still uncommon, accounting for about 1 in 20 cases of colorectal cancer. About 70 percent of people with HNPCC will experience colorectal cancer by the age of 65. Cancer also tends to occur at younger ages and in the part of the colon on the right side of the body (the ascending colon). HNPCC is suspected in those with a strong family history of colon cancer; several family members from different generations may have been affected, some of whom developed the cancer relatively early in life. Persons with HNPCC are also at risk for other types of cancer, including cancer of the uterus, stomach, bladder, kidney, and ovary.
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease – People with Crohn's disease of the colon or ulcerative colitis have an increased risk of colorectal cancer. The amount of increased risk depends upon the amount of inflamed colon and the duration of disease. Risk is not increased in people with irritable bowel syndrome.
- Eat and overall healthy diet that is high in fiber and low in red meat.
- When cooking meat, do not burn or blacken it (charring can create carcinogens)
- Calcium 800-1200mg per day
- Don't drink more than 2 alcoholic beverages daily
- Don't smoke
- Get regular exercise and maintain body weight that is not overweight
- Aspirin, ibuprofen, and related nonsteroidal antiinflammatory medications may decrease the risk of developing colorectal cancer but they can also cause problems such as ulcers and bleeding. There is not enough evidence to recommend aspirin or NSAIDs as a preventive treatment for colon cancer
- Antioxidants such as vitamin E, selenium, and beta carotene have not shown risk reduction
- Unfortunately, no special diet or life style modification or supplement can reliably reduce the risk of colon cancer. These measures thus do not replace colonoscopy as the primary and most effective preventative technique.
Fecal occult blood test
Colorectal cancers and polyps can bleed, releasing visible or microscopic amounts of blood into the stool. The blood is frequently not visible to the naked eye, requiring specialized tests for chemical detection. The fecal occult blood test can be used to detect blood in the stool. This simple test is performed by putting small amounts of stool on chemically coated cards or into a chemical solution. One or more samples from one or several bowel movements are obtained at home and returned to the office for analysis.
Risks and disadvantages Because polyps seldom bleed, the fecal occult blood test is less likely to detect polyps than other screening tests. In addition, only 2 to 5 percent of people with a positive test actually have colorectal cancer and approximately half of patients who do have colon cancer have a negative test for occult blood in the stool. If a fecal occult blood test has a positive result, the entire colon should be examined, usually with colonoscopy.
Sigmoidoscopy allows direct viewing of the lining of the rectum and the lower part of the colon. Due to the lack of visualizing the entire colon and thus not detecting lesions above the reach of the sigmoidoscope, this test is not usually recommended as a screening tool for colon cancer.
Fecal occult blood test and sigmoidoscopy
Combined screening with a fecal occult blood test and sigmoidoscopy may be more effective than screening with either test alone.
Colonoscopy is the "gold standard" screening test for colorectal cancer. It allows a physician to see the lining of the rectum and the entire colon. After taking bowel cleansing laxatives, the patient is given a mild sedative drug and a thin, flexible lighted tube is used to directly view the lining of the rectum and the entire colon. Polyps and some cancers can be removed during this procedure. Colonoscopy detects most small polyps and almost all large polyps and cancers. The risks of colonoscopy are small. Colonoscopy can lead to serious bleeding or a tear of the intestinal wall in about 1 in 1,000 people. Although an excellent test, colonoscopy can miss polyps and cancer, especially when located behind folds in the colon and not well in view during the exam. Because the procedure requires sedation, the person must be accompanied home after the procedure and the person should not return to work or other activities on the same day.
Virtual Colonoscopy
A computed tomography (CT) scan is performed after taking a bowel cleansing similar to colonoscopy. This test can detect polyps and cancer with reasonably good accuracy. It does expose the patient to a dose of radiation and can not biopsy or remove any suspicious lesions. Medicare and most insurance companies have not authorized payment for virtual colonscopy as a screening test.
The screening plan that is recommended depends upon a person's risk of colorectal cancer.
Timing of screening for those with an average risk of colorectal cancer
People with an average risk of colorectal cancer do not have close relatives with colorectal cancer (see below) or precancerous polyps nor do they have other risk factors mentioned above. They should begin screening at age 50.
Timing of screening for those with an increased risk of colorectal cancer
Screening plans for people with an increased risk may entail screening at a younger age and more frequent screening.
– People who have one first-degree relative (parent, brother, sister, or child) with colorectal cancer or adenomatous polyps at a young age (before the age of 60 years), or two first-degree relatives diagnosed at any age, should begin screening for colon cancer earlier, typically at age 40, or 10 years younger than the earliest diagnosis in their family, whichever comes first. Screening usually includes colonoscopy, which should be repeated every five years.
– People who have one first-degree relative (parent, brother, sister, or child) who has experienced colorectal cancer or adenomatous polyps at age 60 or later, or two or more second degree relatives (grandparent, aunt, uncle) with colorectal cancer should begin screening at age 40, and screening should be repeated as for average risk people.
– People with a second-degree relative (grandparent, aunt, or uncle) or third-degree relative (great-grandparent or cousin) with colorectal cancer are considered to have an average risk of colorectal cancer and begin screening at age 50.
– In people with ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease of the colon, the optimal screening plan depends upon the amount of colon affected and the duration of the disease. Screening usually entails colonoscopy once every one to two years beginning after eight years of inflammation of the entire colon or after 15 years of colitis of the sigmoid colon and rectum.


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I mentioned in a previous post that I first draw inspiration for people, from real life. So after my visit with Nicole and Tyler this weekend I was left incredibly inspired by their vision. Aside from being their planner & coordinator for the day, I'm heading up the event and floral design. Pinterest was my best friend when putting together their proposal. Here's a little sneak peak!
Isn't it gorgeous? Nicole envisioned a setting filled with nature, their ceremony will be in a garden and reception in an outdoor pavilion in the woods. We're going to up the glam factor with candles, elegant ceiling drapery and delicate white and peach blooms in metallic footed bowls. Expect tons of lush greenery and garland and even more sweet little details... like the letterpressed invitation suite they designed and printed themselves at an open letterpress studio in Ann Arbor. Amazing. It's an honor and privilege to pull a wedding design together for these two lovebirds! I don't want to give too much away but you can bet on an amazing day in July.
p.s. No, still haven't had a baby...


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Walking through the halls, a voice calls out to you in greeting, and you reply.
PERSONA: GENDER: AGE: ORIGIN: DanachOCCUPATION/RANK: HAIR:
Stepping from the threshhold of the main building is a young woman, with long, straight red-brown hair, and twinkling brown eyes. She introduces herself. "I'm Meri. Greetings to you, traveler! You weren't intending to skip me now, were you?" You shake your head, grinning, and clasp hand with Meri. "I'm very pleased to meet you, Meri. Of course I would never dream of skipping such a kind and lovely lady!" Meri flushes in pleasure, straightening the wrinkles in her skirt. "You will come in, of course, traveler? You must meet my dragonchens, they would bring joy to any person's heart, and laughter to any soul." "I would be glad to, Meri." Meri chatters sociably about the Cathair gossip as you both enter her home. A wonderful warmth is in her cathair, coming from a crackling fire. A delicious smell hovers in the air, a spicy sweet smell. Two blurs of blue dart parallel, coming out on either shoulder of Meri. She laughs gaily, and strokes them. They trill and chirp, and stare at you with interest. "Traveler, allow me to introduce Paolo and Twirp, my two jesters and companions." You bow, and the dragonchen bow back, wiggling their tails. They disappear parallel once again, and Meri guesses that they are looking for their dinners outside of her cathair. "So, Meri, why are you here, at Cathair Utopia?" "Well...when I was young, specifically five, I had great interest in creatures, all kinds. So my parents sent me to live with my aunt, who taught me about many things, such as how to handle and care for dragons and chens, paards and ryanths, all manners of creatures. I was especially interested in dragons, and I kept dreaming about the day that I would be Found by one.. "One day, I stumbled across another Cathair. The current female dragon on the Sands, who had been Caught, had a clutch of gorgeous eggs. I was Found, much to my delight, and I hope that when hatching time comes, I Imprint one of the little ones. I think it would be nice, to have a bond like that, dragonrider to dragon... "The Cathair I found was called Cathair Artaq, if you're interested in visiting it. And now, a tour of my home." Meri stands, and you follow, as she walks about her cathair. Entering her room, the two blue chens chirp, and make a beeline to the pillow of the small bed in the corner. The curl up, nestled together, and fall asleep. Meri smiles, and you look around. It's a well-kept room, a little plain, and decorated in varying shades of blue. A journal lies on the bed, and, at a nod from Meri, you open it. Today I met a Huntrider at Cathair Artaq! His dragon noticed me, and I was Found. They took me to Cathair Artaq, and I applied for candidacy. I'm still awaiting the acknowledgement, acceptance, or veto, as it may be. I Imprinted two dragonchen. They were both blue-what luck, my favorite color! The two boys fly around my cathair, generally causing havoc. Got to run-one's upset the oil jar! I caught the eye of Kolley, today. I do hope that, maybe, he has some interest in me, however much. But all he seems to focus on is Tessar. That tomboy! I admit, she's not so bad, once you get to know her..but she prefers Tilekk, or T'lekk, as the case may soon be. A wandering journalist has been known to prowl around here..they've interviewed a few of the people residing here, already. The journalist visited my cathair. They're here right now! Amusement plays across your face, and you set the Journal down. Meri looks indignant, but stands, managing to quell her bemusement. "It was lovely, Meri. I'm sure I'll visit you again, I had a jolly time." "Come any time!" You tip your hat, and bid her farewell.
Meri hurried down to the Sands. She was late, late, late, and getting later. Fretting that most of the eggs would've hatched already-"And maybe even mine!"-she willed her aching feet to run faster. Finally, she skidded onto the Sands in Artaq's Hatching robes, and felt the eyes of the crowd and the other candiates upon her. She felt her ears burn, and covered them with her hands, closing her eyes.
A trio of eggs shattered, leaving a blue, a green, and a brown dragon scrambling wildly across the sands. The green, a beautiful pale jade, shoved past her two brothers, in her haste to reach her chosen one. The blue gave a startled squeal, but the brown merely gave a snort of disdain. The green paid them no heed, burying her face in Meri's skirts, instead. The young woman laughed. "Yes, I am yours, and only yours, Soarth," she insisted to her new lifemate. Finally. I've been waiting for you, Meri! "S-Soarth? Soarth, I'm here, I'm so sorry-" Meri fell to her knees, where the green Soarth was sitting, staring at her, and covered the little hatchling with quick kisses. Stop it, giggled Soarth, that tickles! "Oh, Soarth.." Meri was breathless..
"Of course you're hungry, Soarth, you're always hungry..come now, let's go down to the feeding grounds." Thank you!
"Of course you were pretty before, but-" Meri fumbled for the right words.."You just weren't big enough to notice," she finished lamely. What a wonderful compliment "Sorry," Meri hung her head. It's alright. I understand you
Cathair Artaq-http://www.geocities.com/Gemini_456/Weyr.html Dark Moon-http://www.bluecrayon.org/dmw/ Baeris Kshau's Healing Den-http://www.geocities.com/baeris_kshau_masterhealer/
Hatching of green Sanoth-http://www.geocities.com/Gemini_456/Hatching_2.html


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The sudden transition from London to Porto was a rather surprising awakening. From gloomy autumn grey skies to a breath of fresh air arriving into Portugal; the weekend scheduled was a rather out of the blue (just like the sky). An expected dream as I was invited to attend the Porto Fashion Week accompanied with no other than the lovely Abi Marvel. Constantly being transported around like a loose canon, we immediately were driven to DOP Restaurante for a welcoming lunch by Chef Rui Paula (the food was divine, loved the desert Wine).
Next stop was the wifi pit stop unit, aka known as the luxurious Intercontinental Hotels (more photos of hotel on next post). We was rather clueless and discovering a new fashion experience of our own, as seen on our instagram #marveltectportotimes. Its perhaps not the fairest in comparing the Fashion standards compared to the main big fashion capitals, but to acknowledge that Porto has talented and creative designers out there, just like portuguese designer Felipe Oliveira Baptista (Lacoste's creative director) ending the fashion week on a high, literally at 1am!! Talk about fashionably late, but am sure the night still had to go on with the Party after due. Make sure to check Part two of 'Porto by Night' coming soon.
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Nothing quite satisfies like a fully justified act of moral denunciation. Which must mean that America in the Trump era is filled with a lot of satisfied people.
Hardly an hour goes by without some person or group crossing into the unacceptable. Quite often the words are indeed offensively racist, sexist, xenophobic, homophobic, transphobic, or anti-Semitic. President Trump has helped to activate such ugliness with his ethnocultural boundary-pushing and angry mockery of "political correctness." All of us now live in a coarser, meaner country and culture thanks to his repugnant example.
When a swarm of critics descends on a person for indulging in bigotry, the rebuke is usually swift and severe. The perpetrator has crossed a line, venturing far beyond the moral pale. He or she must be censured, shamed, called out, with everyone who witnesses the scolding seeing very clearly that the offending words ought never have been uttered in the first place. Such statements deserve to be banished from civilized conversation and public life. "You can't say that!" — that is the implicit message of all such denunciations.
But is this sufficient? Is it enough to point to a bright line, or draw one for the first time, and implore the transgressor and his audience never to cross it again?
Sometimes it might be. If the president says that many immigrants come from "shithole countries," that's obviously racist, and it's not entirely clear how one could do more than label it as such. To do more would require treating the statement as a judgment that can be evaluated and assessed. But how would one do that? Present evidence that such places are more economically dynamic than the president seems to assume? Show scenic pictures of mountains and beaches? Share cultural artifacts, trying to demonstrate their anthropological value? To treat the statement as something falsifiable in this way seems somehow to misconstrue it by according it more worth than it is owed. A person who would make such a statement is exceedingly unlikely to be open to persuasion away from his view.
But offending statements and deeds don't always take such an egregious form. Often something is asserted to be true, a theory is ventured, a testable claim is made. That doesn't make the words or actions any less offensive. But it does mean that the response need not be limited to the expression of indignation and calling out of a transgression of moral boundaries. It means that the response can go much further than that. If, for instance, a person asserts that women are incapable of excelling in math, philosophy, and other intellectually demanding fields, that's sexist. But why stop with calling it that? Isn't it far better to refute the statement with a mountain of available evidence (grades, test scores, graduation rates, examples of scholarship) instead of merely demonizing it?
Once that has been accomplished, the character of the offensive statement changes. Now it's not only, or not merely, morally offensive. It's also stupid. Ignorant. Baseless. The only reason not to take the response in this direction is if one doubts the evidence — or one doubts the ability or willingness of other people to be persuaded by it.
In our polarized, factionalized, maximally suspicious moment, such doubts appear to be shaping the way a lot of people respond to offensive provocations — with a kind of implicit despair at the power of reason and the capacity of others to be moved by argument and evidence. Hence our fondness for casting aspersions and issuing orders of excommunication. Neither involves the exercise of reason.
Take the response to Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) over the past few days. Omar has been excoriated for a pair of tweets that suggested American politicians tend to strongly support Israel because they are influenced by money spent by the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC), a pro-Israel lobbying organization. Did these tweets traffic in anti-Semitic stereotypes about powerful and wealthy Jews using their riches to secretly manipulate the world? Absolutely — as countless critics have pointed out, and as Omar herself acknowledged in the apology House Speaker Nancy Pelosi quickly extracted from her.
Yet that cannot and should not be the end of the story — though in far too many cases of commentary on the incident, it has been. The troubling but undeniable fact is that demonstrating that Omar's statement is anti-Semitic is insufficient to demonstrate that it is false. To do that, one would have to show that American politicians support Israel for reasons that go far beyond AIPAC-sponsored campaign donations and cushy junkets to the Holy Land.
Thankfully, there are several such reasons, most of them elegantly compiled and analyzed in Samuel Goldman's God's Country: Christian Zionism in America (which I had a hand in publishing). From the time of the Puritans, Americans have associated themselves with biblical Israel. This association has waxed and waned and taken numerous forms and expressions down through the centuries. It has been wrapped up with the country's vision of itself as a beacon for democracy, with its imperial ambitions, and, most recently, with its defense of itself against Islamist terrorism — a defense that has taken place during a time when Israel has been refounded in the region from which such violence emanates, and when modern Israel often appears to be on the front lines of the very same battle.
It's often said that Republicans have come to strongly support Israel because evangelical Protestant voters, an important part of the party's base, feel an attachment to the Jewish state for theological reasons. That's true. But it doesn't explain why many ordinary Democrats and independents who do not personally benefit from AIPAC's largesse also tend to support Israel. That can only be explained with reference to the 400-year history of American civil religion and the central role that the idea of Israel has so often played within it.
Yes, Omar's comments echoed classically anti-Semitic tropes. But the far more compelling reason they should be rejected is that they were ill-informed and intellectually lazy. If she hopes to change the way our country views Israeli policies toward the Palestinians (which I favor), she will need to address, and seek to reshape, the deeply rooted elective affinities so many Americans feel toward the Jewish state. Suggestions of malign conspiracies won't cut it.
Moral denunciation may feel good and have its place. But exposing ignorance is far better.


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Alex Rodriguez will remain a Yankee for the foreseeable future as he appeals his 211-game suspension, but there is one place where he will not be in pinstripes — on the big screen.
A-Rod was originally cast to play the hero in an upcoming 100-minute animated film, "Henry & Me." The movie depicts the history of the Yankees and features the team's current and former stars, but investors have decided to cut his role out of the film because of fears that his recent suspension and subsequent controversy surrounding him will hurt the marketability of the film, according to the New York Post.
"We have investors that we have to answer to, just like the Yankees," said executive producer Ray Negron, a Yankees adviser whose children's books served as the inspiration for the film. "If ownership decides that this is a direction that we have to go, meaning our investors, we have to listen to ownership. That's just the way it is. It works just like a team. It's the same thing."
While the Yankees had some say in the film, and they gave their full support to the movie, the organization said the final word about the Rodriguez decision lies with the eight or nine investors who don't believe the recent allegations tie in with the family-oriented message they are trying to send.
"I love Alex Rodriguez, but I love kids more, and at the end of the day, we don't want to get caught up with everything that's happening right now," Negron said. "This is too important a message of what we're trying to relay to kids and we don't want to get caught up with that … We'll need to raise more money, but it's worth it if it means getting a good product out to the kids."
Rodriguez had already done the voice work for the movie, but the third baseman will be replaced by Hideki Matsui, who originally was cast in the role before being traded to the Angels in 2010. Producer Joseph Avallone says the editing process to remove A-Rod from the film will take months and "cost a fortune."
Rodriguez had not been informed of the changes as of Wednesday evening.


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Dust off your Cranberries CD, Clueless fans. It's time to go rolling with the homies. No, the Internet hasn't reverted to the mid-'90s. There was actually an epic Clueless reunion in Los Angeles this week. It's been a whopping 19 years since Cher, Dionne, and the Beverly Hills gang first graced the screen, but the movie is still as beloved today as it was two decades ago. For proof, see the pictures from Tuesday night's screening of the classic flick as part of the ramp-up to the L.A. Film Festival.
Alicia Silverstone, Stacey Dash, and Elisa Donovan (a.k.a. Cher, Dionne, and Amber) got together again to celebrate the comedy and to seemingly show fans that they haven't aged one bit. They also reminisced about the movie that kicked off their careers. "I thought I was channeling Marilyn Monroe and Lucille Ball," said Silverstone of her role as Cher. "Obviously that wasn't the case. But I just felt like that! Especially when I pushed Elton off me at the house party. Those were the things that I found lovely."
Elisa Donovan chimed in about the good memories she has from the flick. "That was my first movie," she said. "So to have such an extraordinary group of people, and to have everybody be young and have so much fun, it was amazing." All in all, the ladies of Bronson Alcott High were positively glowing, and there wasn't a Dr. Seuss hat in sight. Now, that's progress. (Us Weekly)
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SAN JOSE, Calif. — When 29 million music listeners turn to their favorite Internet radio stations Tuesday, many will be greeted with the sound of silence — and that's not the song by Simon and Garfunkel.
SAN JOSE, Calif. — When 29 million music listeners turn to their favorite Internet radio stations Tuesday, many will be greeted with the sound of silence — and that's not the song by Simon and Garfunkel.
Internet broadcasters around the country, including some public and commercial radio stations that broadcast on the Net, are observing a "Day of Silence" — muting all music on their sites — to protest and publicize increases in the fees they pay record companies and artists for playing songs. The fees, set to go into effect July 15, are so high, they argue, many of them will have to shut down their sites.
The battle is the latest grab for dollars in a war over who should be paid when music is distributed through online sites.
Record companies argue that this legislation is a way to ensure they and the artists get paid by companies that profit from broadcasting their work.
Internet broadcasters both large and small say they aren't against paying a fee for use of an artists' work, but they say the new rates will cost more than they earn. Some argue that increases will hurt small Webcasters worse, but larger companies say they too are vulnerable.
"This will be the death of Internet radio," said Ian Rogers, general manager of Yahoo music. "Some people think the big companies can afford this, but they are wrong. We lose money on every radio play under these new rules, and there's no way Yahoo, AOL, or anyone can afford that."
When the new rates go into effect, charges will be raised 300 to 1,200 percent, depending on the size of the broadcaster, and the payments are retroactive to the beginning of 2006.
Rather than paying a percentage of revenue, like satellite radio does, Webcasters will be charged .08 cents per song per listener and an additional $500 a year for each channel. Since big broadcasters such as AOL, MTV, Real Networks and Yahoo host millions of "personal" stations — created specifically for the music tastes of individual users — the cost could reach hundreds of millions of dollars.
Pandora of Oakland, Calif., which also creates individualized radio stations for many of its 7 million users, would have to pay $100 million on July 15, according to its founder, Tim Westergren, 41, a figure he says would put it out of business.
Listeners worry that losing Internet radio will mean losing a diversity of music they can no longer hear on commercial airwaves, which play only a fraction of the songs and artists available on the Web. A site such as Pandora, has 40,000 artists in its library and plays 95 percent of its songs each day. A typical commercial radio station plays only a few hundred a week.
It would "terrible if there were no Internet radio," said Jon Scott, 62, a Los Angeles event planner who listens to Internet radio six to eight hours a day. "I'm originally from Memphis and my favorite station is www.allmemphismusic.com, which is niche programming I can't get when I turn on Star 98.7 or whatever," he said.
Record company representatives have said the new fees are a fair payment from technology companies that profit off artists' work. The payments will be split between artists and record companies, they say, helping both recoup for their work. The payments will be made to the companies, which will disperse them to the artists.
John Simson, the director of SoundExchange, which collects fees for the record labels, argued during a debate this month on Los Angeles public radio station KCRW-FM, that the recent sale of London-based Webcaster and social networking site Last.fm to CBS for $280 million proves there is more revenue in Internet broadcasting than its owners claim.
None of that, he said, went to the artists.
Music composers are already paid for the use of their work by licenses paid to companies such as the American Society of Composers, Artists and Publishers, which collects fees from anyone playing music, including radio stations and restaurants.
Digital broadcasters will pay those fees, as well as new ones to the record companies, which radio stations don't have to pay. Historically, record labels were happy to have radio stations, which reach 295 million people a week in their cars and homes, play their music for free as a form of advertising to spur sales of their artists.
In fact, some labels wanted their music heard so badly, they paid DJs to have it played, an illegal practice called payola.
With 1998's Digital Millennium Copyright Act, the recording industry sought to tap growing revenue streams from digital broadcasters, partly because digital reproduction was seen as an identical copy, unlike radio's analog format.
Satellite radio — Sirius and XM — which is digital and commercial free, negotiated a rate of 7.5 percent of revenue.
Internet radio stations have had their rate set by a Copyright Review Board, which, starting in 1998, negotiated a compromise between the demands of record companies and the Internet broadcasters' ability to pay.
However, the board's recent rates reflected the highest request made by the record companies.


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Toronto After Dark may not be on your radar as a festival to which you want to submit, but I encourage you to check out their site and see if your film fits into one of their categories.
- Horror, Supernatural
- Sci-Fi, Fantasy
- Animation
- Crime, Action, Thriller, Suspense
- Cult, Bizarre, Genre-defying, Experimental
- Documentaries, with a genre-related or cult/bizarre subject matter
- Music Videos, with a genre-related or cult/bizarre aesthetic
It can't be easy distinguishing yourself in a town that not only sports the Toronto International Film Festival and Hot Docs, but an additional 60 to 70 film festivals as well. TAD seems to be going strong, though, and by all accounts they're serving their audience and their filmmakers well.


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This offer is good for only 5 couples who love getting outside and are happy to go with the flow. These engagement sessions are totally free! Yep, seriously... free. I'll even throw in a free 8x10 print from the shoot as a thank you. You can purchase more photos if you like, but there is no obligation to do so.
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Resolution: Pull-up Program Recap
We called this thing a sisterhood. And we lived up to it. We realized that we are, in fact, stronger together.
Resolution: Pull-Up was an 8-week program geared toward women who wanted to achieve their first pull-up. If you've ever attempted a strict pull-up, you know that this is no easy feat! The scientific, body composition, weight-to-strength ratio is typically stacked against women. But that totally didn't account for the amount of badassery packed into this group.
Ana, Colleen, Judy, Emily, Sue, Laurie, Molly, Heather, Rachel and Ann...you made this thing awesome and I love you all SO much!
These guys ROCKED. Let me count the ways...
Every woman that came in with a maximum hollow hold hang time of less than a minute walked out with 1 min+
Every woman with a hang time of 1 min+ walked out with 2 min+
We collectively increased hang time by 150%
Half of the group achieved their first pull-up ever
Every single person left with MUCH better form on the bar
- 100% of people now know a fabulous new cheer taught to the group by Sue
We used the following progression:
Learn the rules: Develop proper technique while hanging from the bar. Keep your shoulders packed, look up, abs and ass on FIRE!
Break the rules: PLAY! Try to let go with one hand, travel back and forth, flip upside down, hang from weird things.
Get a grip: We took a look at each individual's available pronation/supination to find the best pull-up grip for their bod.
Self-Assist: There are several ways to give yourself a boost without the dreaded bands! Aussie bar mania!
Partner-Assist: This is where the fun happened. We literally lifted each other up and it was unbelievably powerful!
Negatives: We started at the top and lowered with as much control as we could muster.
- Pull-ups: WOO HOO! Keep your eyes on the prize!
Stay tuned for Pull-ups part 2 coming May 2016!


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'The Function of Autonomy': Félix Guattari and New Revolutionary Prospects
by Andrew Ryder. Félix Guattari is widely discussed among philosophers, particularly feminists and specialists in ecology and technology. But in the Anglophone world, political organisers tend to ignore him. In part this is due to academic paywalls and university strictures confining his work, but the problem goes further: the stylistic conservatism of so much of the Anglo-American left has impeded the capacity to learn from his insights, because they are presented in an nontraditional and unfamiliar style. This resistance has obscured his continuing activity as a participant and organiser in a variety of international struggles.


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One of the best feelings ever is knowing that your friends will do anything to chase their dream careers. I've never met such hard-working and motivated creatives in the blogging industry until I traveled with Jillian and Sharon for the very first time in Seattle this past December. Being constantly surrounded by their positive energy and go-getter attitudes, I felt comfortable knowing that these women made me feel at home, even when not at home. Looking back on this trip, I've gained so much respect and admiration for these two girl bosses and I just know that we are going to kick ass in 2017. Down below, you'll find a bunch of the places (hotels, restaurants, tourist hot spots) that we visited throughout our Seattle trip and I hope that these recommendations help you out if you're ever planning to visit Seattle!
When a business name carries that much sass, it must be a restaurant checking out! Jillian and I checked into Biscuit Bitch on our first official morning of exploring Downtown Seattle. The male employee at the register was very funny and down-to-earth, already making me feel at home in a city so unfamiliar to me. He helped me select the Bitchwich with Spam over another option with grits based on my food preferences and starvation level at the time, haha. Along with my entree, I also grabbed a Warm Vanilla Latte because baby, it's cold outside! Also, he went above and beyond his normal duties by providing me a list of written recommendations of nearby coffee shops. Shoutout to the delicious and satisfying food and customer service at Biscuit Bitch! :)
*Highlights: Bitchwich with Spam, Warm Vanilla Latte
Espresso Vivace Roasteria (Capitol Hill):
Espresso Vivace was the coffee shop that allowed my latte art dreams to come to life. On Yelp, I discovered a cute latte art photo with whip cream aesthetically placed on the side and the barista replicated it perfectly! I can vouch that their lattes taste as good as they look too ;)
*Highlights: Warm Caramel Latte with a drop of Vanilla. Feel free to request a specific latte art if you'd like!
Homegrown (Capitol Hill):
If you're looking for healthy gains and a business that warms your heart with its environmentally friendly practices, Homegrown is the place to dine at. Homegrown carries delicious sandwiches, soups, salads, and drinks that won't make you feel guilty about calorie counting. I love how Homegrown carries many different types of bread for their sandwiches as well as offers a various combination of sandwich choices.
*Highlights: Quinoa, Spinach, & Sweet Potato Bowl, Tomato Bisque Soup, Freshly Squeezed Orange Juice (bottles)
*Photo 1 by @comfycitychic & Photo Collage by @sharon.litz.art.
Japonessa (Downtown Seattle):
Apparently, dining at Japonessa once was not satisfying enough. We had SUCH a great experience at Japonessa the first time around that Jillian and I didn't think twice about dining here a second time. We absolutely love dropping by during Happy Hour, also the prime time when Japonessa features some of their amazing sushi rolls at a discounted price. Our go-to orders include the Mexican Ninja Roll and Takoyaki appetizer. Happy Hour goes from opening time (either 11:30AM or 12:00PM) to 6:30PM, at the bar from 6:30PM - 8:00PM, and near closing time from 10:00PM to either 11:00PM or 1:00AM - happy hour times vary per day. Also, be sure to always get here 45 minutes to 1 hour before your desired meal time because we have always waited before dining at Japonessa.
*Highlights: Mexican Ninja Roll, Takoyaki
*Check-in on the Yelp mobile app to claim one Free Edamame appetizer.
Lola (Belltown):
Looking for a quick bite to eat as soon as Sharon joined the party on Day 2, we walked into a 45-minute wait at Lola's. However, every single minute of our wait was worth it. I can confidently say that Lola features such mouthwatering options that will satisfy your taste buds for the remainder of your night. Jillian and I selected the Braised Beef Shortribs, which were extremely tender and flavorful with every bite. Also, Sharon ordered the delicious Smashed Garlic Fried Potatoes - so delicious that I ended up finishing her dish too! Unfortunately, it was pitch dark outside and the restaurant lighting was dim, so we weren't able to capture the beauty of these entrees on camera. You're just going to have to trust me that Lola is definitely a gem worth dining at. While we're at it, I also highly recommend that you order their Made-To-Order Donuts for dessert. We were stuffed silly before dessert time, but countless recommendations from Yelpers AND our waitress led us to believe that these were donuts worth having - and they were right.
*Highlights: Braised Beef Shortribs, Smashed Garlic Fried Potatoes, Made-To-Order Donuts
Molly Moon's Ice Cream (Capitol Hill):
When you can smell a sweet aroma a block away, you know that Molly Moon's Ice Cream is within the vicinity. Molly Moon's is a cute little ice cream shop located in Capitol Hill, although they have other Seattle locations as well. Although my original intent was to browse through the menu, I couldn't help looking through their adorable crewneck sweaters! Sharon, Jillian, and I ordered our own unique flavors of ice cream and you already know that we did it for the gram ;) I ordered a double scoop of Vanilla Bean ice cream drizzled with cajeta (caramelized goat milk) and a chocolate hard shell. Honestly, I'm always scared when it comes to trying new food (this includes toppings), but I was convinced by an employee to try their cajeta. The cajeta topping tasted similarly to a liquefied version of condensed milk so I was a happy camper! Lastly, I wanted to thank Sharon for capturing my favorite ice cream shot! :)
*Highlights: Double Scoop of Vanilla Bean Ice Cream with Cajeta & Chocolate Hard Shell on a Freshly Baked Waffle Cone
*Photography by @sharon.litz.art.
Pike Place Chowder (Downtown Seattle in Pike Place Market):
Man, when Yelp says that this place has over 4,000 reviews, Yelp wasn't kidding! We arrived at Pike Place Chowder a little before lunch time to a huge line and fully occupied tables. Our only choice was to dine in a little corner outside, but at least the chowders kept us warm! We ordered the Vegetarian Chowder, the Salmon Chowder, the New England Clam Chowder, the Lobster Roll, and Fresh Lemonade. Out of all of the chowders, the Salmon Chowder dominated in creaminess and taste.
*Highlights: Salmon Chowder, Lobster Roll, Fresh Lemonade
Piroshky, Piroshky (Downtown Seattle in Pike Place Market):
The pastries here were SO good that I wanted to take a huge batch home on my flight just to show my family just how bomb they really are! But, these pastries are better off eaten when fresh! Piroshky, Piroshky serves both savory and sweet pastries, but I opted for savory. I ordered two pastries - the Beef & Onion and the Ham, Cheese, & Spinach. Although I preferred the latter choice, both selections were delicious in their very own way. The Ham, Cheese, & Spinach option was the perfect breakfast option to keep my belly full, while the Beef & Onion was a tad saltier than I would have liked. All in all, I would strongly recommend getting your pastry fix here, as it is right next door to the first Starbucks coffee shop.
*Highlights: Ham, Cheese, & Spinach Piroshky
Serious Pie (Capitol Hill):
If you're a lover of all kinds of pizza, you'll love Serious Pie. I absolutely adore the aesthetic interior of Serious Pie, as it lies adjacent to the brightly lit and populated Starbucks Tasting Room in Capitol Hill. Their pizzas carry a lot more unique ingredients and combinations so we were able to try pizzas that you can't get at your local pizza chain! Since I am not a huge fan of pizza, I wouldn't say this is my number one pizza place, but it's a place worth trying if you are a pizza-obsessed foodie.
*Highlights: Special of the Day - Vegetarian Pizza with Olives & Squash
*Photography by @sharon.litz.art.
Starbucks Coffee [First] (Downtown Seattle in Pike Place Market):
I'm not going to lie - the coffee here was much better than I expected! I ordered my usual Hot White Chocolate Mocha and it tasted a lot more authentic than your typical Starbucks chain. Also, I commend the customer service at this shop, as one cheerful female employee politely welcomed guests while directing traffic within this tiny shop. A lot of people also browsed through the Starbucks mugs on shelves while I waited for my drink to be made. What better place than to get your caffeine fix and souvenir shopping done in one go? Besides, Seattle Starbucks mugs serve as wonderful souvenirs for Starbucks lovers back at home!
*Highlights: Hot White Chocolate Mocha (with non-fat milk)
Tourist Hot Spots:
Chihuly Museum (Lower Queen Anne):
We did not have the chance to visit this popular museum, but at least we had the opportunity to walk by it. From outside, I thought it was cool how you could see the floral decor hanging from the ceiling through the transparent glass windows. This museum is definitely a popular tourist site and if we had spent more time in Seattle, we probably would have visited the Chihuly Museum as well.
Gum Wall (Downtown Seattle in Pike Place Market):
We were so excited to take photos in front of the Gum Wall that Sharon even bought a pack of Bubble Yum Bubble Gum before we headed there! Luckily, we discovered a small stand nearby with a sign that said "Selling Gum" - now that's a smart marketing strategy right there ;) Just behind the stand, my group and I walked downhill towards a dark tunnel that eventually led to the iconic gum wall. I don't know how to explain it, but this textured and colorful wall was simultaneously intriguing and nasty to look at, LOL. We occupied a certain section of the wall, attempting to blow huge bubbles for the perfect DSLR shot. The funniest part of this visit had to be the fact that other people were doing the same exact thing as us just a frame away!
Pike Place Market/Public Market Center (Downtown Seattle):
Despite our planned attempt to get out of bed, get ready, and arrive at Pike Place Market at 8:00AM sharp, we were already greeted by an overflow of pedestrian traffic in front of the iconic Public Market Center sign! You can just imagine how long it took all of us to get that perfect PMC sign shot for the gram, haha. I officially mark that day as the coldest morning I've ever endured in Seattle (and in life). I remember breathing out puffs of white smoke to take my mind off of the cold as my body shivered furiously, trying to produce a warm body temperature that I was not feeling despite wearing thick gloves and thigh-high socks. Overall, there is so much to see and do at Pike Place Market, from browsing various grocery stores to visiting nearby tourist spots (Pike Place Chowder, Piroshky, Piroshky, First Starbucks, Gum Wall).
Space Needle (Lower Queen Anne):
Call us the laziest tourists ever because we shamelessly took a Lyft to the Space Needle, only to see it from the outside! A bunch of Seattle residents even recommended us to purchase tickets to see the gorgeous city view from the very top, but I think we were happy enough to say that we've "been" here, hah.
*Photography by @sharon.litz.art.
Starbucks Reserve Roastery & Tasting Room (Capitol Hill):
The Starbucks Tasting Room carries the most beautiful interior design I've ever seen! This coffee shop is definitely a great place to drop by if you want a nearby coffee fix while regaining your warmth from Seattle's chilly weather. It lies adjacent to the pizza place we dined at called Serious Pie.
Thompson Seattle [Day 1-2] (Downtown Seattle):
Thompson Seattle ensures that you will receive the best customer service ever from start to finish. Upon arriving in front of the hotel entrance, the employees politely opened our Uber doors, assisted us with our luggage, and checked us in quickly with ease. The lobby is warmly heated and radiates such a luxurious vibe with its festive and brightly lit Christmas decor and lights.
Warwick Seattle [Day 3-6] (Belltown):
If you're looking to save a bit of money on our Seattle trip, Warwick Seattle charges a fairly reasonable price for a party of three and offers everything you need in a standard hotel room. Their fitness center was a bit on the smaller side, but provided all of the fitness equipment I needed - treadmill, bicycle, elliptical, etc.
Motif Seattle [Day 6-7]:
Labeled as one of the "hipster" hotels on HotelTonight, this was my absolute favorite hotel to stay at!
Can anybody say #viewsonviewsonviews? The lobby, our hotel room from the 18th floor, and the fitness center all offered breathtaking views of Seattle whether it was day or night! Besides, there's no better way to pass the time at the gym than to see the beauty of Christmas tree lights as you run on the treadmill! The fitness center looked fairly new and there were way more equipment options to choose from besides your standard treadmill, ellipticals, weights station. I was overly impressed with the cleanliness and versatility that the fitness center offered :)
As for our hotel room, the hotel amenities and housecleaning services were on POINT! One time, Jillian and I were working on our laptops when housecleaning knocked on our door. We told them that they could come in to clean while we worked and they finished their work in less than five minutes! Talk about the speed of light. Also, I wanted to give a shoutout to the good ol' Keurig machine in our room - Jillian and I definitely loved you for fulfilling our daily caffeine needs, heh.
For those wine lovers, Motif Seattle also offers complimentary wine tastings from 4-6PM every day in the lobby.
*Use discount code "MICHSUN" to receive $25 off your next HotelTonight booking.
If you're ever traveling to Seattle, I hope that this Seattle Travel Diary has helped you out a bunch! This blog post definitely took me a couple of days to write and polish, but it was definitely worth every moment. With my blog's direction and the new year, I want to focus on quality posts instead of quantity. Even if you don't see published blog content released at a consistent schedule like other bloggers, just know that I'm not your typical blogger. I will always strive to be a unique blogger who wants to stand out from the crowd by addressing topics that not your average blogger will talk about. What I can promise you is that I am always hustling to brainstorm and create new content for you guys! :)
Please don't ever hesitate to contact me through email or Instagram if you have any questions regarding my first Seattle trip. The aim of my blog is to encourage, inspire, and motivate my readers to do more in their everyday lives - and one way to do that is to get out and travel! Lastly, I wanted to thank everybody who tuned into my Instastories to say hi during my trip or provided me with recommendations on places to visit! You guys are the best and are the reasons why I love what I do. Happy New Year everybody!
Photography is taken by Sharon from @sharon.litz.art and Jillian from @comfycitychic unless otherwise stated. If the photo is not labeled, it was taken and edited by me. Also, be sure to check out my food photography account, @notsomisschealthy :)
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Asha x Laxmi
The thing about instagram is you get to meet and connect with so many like minded individuals. Being an artist naturally you are drawn to other artists and it is truly special when you can admire and support symbiotically.
Asha and I had the unique opportunity to have met this way and met twice in the space of a few months despite being and ocean apart. We just clicked!
Through our art we've learnt much from each other about the energy and essence of women we both wish to portrait. Strengths, confidence, beauty, uniqueness... Celebrating the age of women we've decided to collaborate on a body of work, almost like traditional letter writing - instead we are exchanging art, each of us do not know what we're going to receive.
The task: explore and experiment and teach each other about our expression of today's woman. We're doing this with an ocean between us, because we are both women who like to illustrate women and mostly because art are who we are and is what has brought us together.


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The most disturbing thing we heard all week about Gus and his megeasophagus was that he had lost nearly three pounds in the last two weeks. The implications of that were severe, it could mean he was no longer able to process nutrition, or it could be something else entirely.
We began a new nutrition program yesterday, and today, we found that Gus had gained nearly three pounds. That is very good news, it means that food is getting through the esophagus and into the digestive system. We took him to the vet to weigh him today, and were happy to discover that he had gained two pounds over night, up from 12.5 to 14.5 lbs.
Dr. Fariello and i agreed on a pro-active approach. There are about 500 distinctly different approaches to treating megaesophagus, about 30 of them are considered to be the best treatments with the best results.
The Bailey Chair movement has an enormous and well-organized constituency but we have- following the advice of people who know and treat the disease – believe that is not the right treatment for Gus now. For some reason, this has upset some people, who believe I am just being stubborn and myopic.
Welcome to the animal world, and it's superhighway to confrontation and judgement, the Internet.
We are feeding Gus four times a day now, and mixing up his gastroentric food with softer high protein food used by vets in recovery. All treats of any kind have been eliminated. He takes pro-motility drug, Metoclopramide, which is given to help with the quick passage of food through the upper digestive tract. It is also used to treat disorders of the upper gasto-intestinal tract, like as acid reflux disease or megaesophagus. Metoclopramide is believed to reduce delays in the digestive tract by speeding up the passage of food.
Chronic vomiting or regurgitation of this type is typically characterized by a small amount yellowish bile vomit, usually in the mornings. Those were Gus's precise symptoms. Before meals, we administered by syringe some anti-acid.
We also believe the acupuncture had a significant impact on Gus's illness, afterwards he changed. Dr. Fariello is a passionate believer in acupuncture, which she has studied intensely. Gus came home and seemed somewhat transformed, he needed the new food, ate heartily and had no trouble keeping the food down or moving it through his digestive tract.
We also, of course, stand him up and hold him after each meal.
The significant thing about the weight gain is that it means Gus's body is processing nutrition. That is essentil in tica,
So aside from the weight gain, he had a strong day all day. Not a single regurgitation or other digestive incident. Gus is looking good today and will see tomorrow what it is that tomorrow bring. Like us, Dr. Fariello iss pleased but happy ,,,,,,
She explained to me why she thought it was helpful, but I couldn't follow it all. Doesn't matter though, it seemed to work. We don't, of course, know precisely what did work and what didn't. And we already know it is an up an down, megeasophagus rarely just goes away.
So we are prepared for anything, including good news, and this is good news. This will be the regiment for a week, we'll all meet again and take it from there.


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Our Story
PORTIQO aims to transform Residential Real Estate market in India through advanced technologies, world-class processes, great people and exceptional service. Our current focus is on rental services in Chennai and are rapidly expanding to other markets. We operate mobile, IoT based rental platform to deliver full service rental experience to Owners and Tenants. Our platform is powered by hand-picked local Agents who collaborate with each other to deliver professional service.
PORTIQO is lead by Ravi Duddukuru, Bharath Chandran and Arun Prasath. Our journey started with Ravi's rental experience in 2015 when he moved.
Rental experience started with checking three portals to find available apartments, talking to multiple Owners and Brokers. In many cases, short-listed properties were no longer available. In few cases, people who listed properties were not even reachable. In other cases, it took hours to coordinate with Brokers and Owners who listed those properties. Finally, we narrowed down to one Broker who said he had access to multiple apartments and one Owner who had a flat that met our requirements.
Our Broker, who promised to show us multiple flats kept taking us from one tower to another asking security folks for list of available properties. When he found few that were available, he kept calling multiple people asking for keys. It was obvious that he did not really have access to any flats at all. Even after his frantic phone calls, he found only two flats that he could show us - in a community that had at least 100 vacant properties.
That one Owner who had a vacant flat was 2 hours late to show us the property because he was travelling 30KM in traffic to show us the property. When he finally showed us the property, it turned out that he had lot of pending work before he could rent it out. Obviously, he was a busy professional who needed help dealing with his rental property.
What a clumsy experience! It doesn't have to be that difficult to rent a property - neither for Owners, nor for Tenants. Working with a professional Agent is all it should take to rent.
We found an amazing opportunity through that clumsy experience. What if we could help professional Agents get organized? What if we could help them collaborate with each other? Wouldn't creating a system where they can collaborate to deliver full service to their customers result in win-win-win?
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Beginners guide to 22q-An awareness post by Amanda Ripsam
My child has 22q11.2 deletion syndrome. I am not one of those moms who did not know what to expect when my daughter was born. I already knew I had 22q11.2 deletion syndrome because when I was younger my half paternal sibling had a seizure one year after eating turkey at Christmas one time and they had to run a ton of test to what caused the seizure it was low calcim storage levels in the blood and that lead to a genetic test called a fish test. After his fish test result came back positive we thought it was only him who had 22q. Next came my half paternal sister she too had a seizure when she was small again the doctors tested her for cause of seizures and then after knowing that my half brother has 22q they tested my sister as well. Next on the testing list was my father they tested him because of the research that it is 50/50 chance of it being either passed on or a random deletion.
The test results came back for my father and his test was positive for 22q11.2 deletion as well back then they labeled it digeorge syndrome located on the 22q11.2 deletion. Next up for testing was me at first I said there is no need to test me I have a different mom and it only 50/50 and I only had seizures when I was much younger like under a year old I did not have any other symptoms and was the typical teenager...
At 21 I met my husband and my step mom pleaded with me to get tested so I did because what if I had a child I would want to know if I had it too and if my child would have it also. I tested positive for digeorge syndrome 22q11.2 deletion syndrome at 21 years old just before my 22 birthday how is that for irony. I took to online groups and boards to learn how it effected my siblings and father and make some friends so I could be supportive towards them. Another brother was born at the time I was tested positive and he too had 22q11.2 deletion syndrome. He was happy and healthy despite low calcium levels but passed away when he was 6 years old. My daughter was born before my brother passed away and I have been living in Michigan this entire time I met my husband so then when I was 24
After Bella was born she turned blue and started to have seizures. I had to get a rushed fish test my daughters doctor did not fully understand all of the risk and complications and she had to call infection diseases and all kinds of people and specialist to help us.
I am forever grateful we were put on the right path. There are so many family's, adopted parents, foster parents and caregivers who have a child in their mist or adult and do not even know that that person or them have 22q.
I was lucky to have Bella born in Michigan I had the test done and results came back within 3 days some people wait much longer or do not even get to be approved to have the test we had to stay longer in the hospital Bella spent time in the Nicu unit and I had to have a bit longer recovery time while we had to find ways to get Bella to be able to eat since I couldn't breast feed Bella had soft palate where she couldn't' latch it was suppose to be the happy moment in my life but it was filled with scary moments and some of which I blocked out of my memory I mean the fainting part I didn't realize until a few years ago how close I was to not making a full recovery.
My body has not fully bounced back and I struggle now with gasteroparises and back problems. Any how that is how we started our journey to 22q. That's the beginners guide to 22q.
After 10 years I have not only lived with 22q with the mild symptoms and how it effects me but raising my child who has 22q but her major issues is with cerebral palsy and my major issues is with gasteroparies. There you have it the beginners guide to 22q how to get tested, what test you need to take and the next step is finding a doctor who understands and knows how to treat the low calcium levels and blue baby symptoms if you can find a doctor who is caring and listens like we had been lucky enough to have had then that is the trick to living with 22q. Knowledge is key and hope! Doctors learning about this is the key to all of this.
22q can cause heart defects my daughter had extra blood pumping in her lower left chamber but it resolved after she was born she was discharged from the heart doctor with just a mild heart murmur. Poor immune system but we lucked out and our immune is strong it is only our body internal core temp that struggles to regulate when we are sick but we are fine other then that we can have live vaccines we have been tested to make sure we could. palate anomalies between the low calcium and the low iron Bella and I both have which is treatable with medications we are doing well. Low levels of calcium in the blood storage level in the blood total calcium can read normal but the other calcium can be low and that treatable with calcitrio a life line for our family.
When we got the diagosnes of 22q is when we met with a ton of different doctors that is why I want to share this post while meeting with a lot of different doctors specialist even heart doctors some did not know what 22q was or what digeorge syndrome was it was shocking and frustrating trying to explain in laymens terms to a doctor in doctor terms. Early diagnoses and effective treatment of each symptom that pops up is the key to having a better quality of life. If neglected or ignored out comes can be deadly. Early interventions is the key to why Bella and I are thriving as much as we are. There are some cases where there is no cure for the symptoms that show up like in my brothers case who passed away but there is hope if more doctors become aware they can share this info with the people who come to them for help either as children teens or adults.
I challenge you to share this post with 22 doctors not just doctors who are in the field of 22q treatments spread this post out side of the 22q community the old fashion grass roots word of mouth with out any fluffy fundraising events but just simply say hey you do you know what 22q is and wait for their reply and ask them if they know what 22q is and if they know how to treat a child or adult who walks into their office. That's the biggest hurdle is to get doctors to know what 22q11.2 deletion is and digeorge syndrome is called and all of the very different veriations of it that can happen based on where the location of the deletion is.
My site has a tab called what is 22q I encourage you to share it with 22 doctors. What are you waiting for share it now :)


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Got this nice picture of my mother in - law on their Halloween party and while she sported the cute red Chinese Lady, her friends are quite cool in their devilish attire.
The kids at home had their own fair play of their favorite costume. My kid had to be the death angel with his black cape and scary mask.
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