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MIDDLE RIVER, Md. (AP) — Howard County officials will honor two police officers who managed to make arrests after they were struck and injured by an impaired driver.
On the evening of Nov. 21, Maryland Transportation Authority police Cpl. Timothy Morandi and Officer Jonathan Slusar pulled over a suspected stolen vehicle in Elkridge. They were lined up in separate patrol cars when a pickup truck rammed one of the cars, which then hit the second one.
Morandi suffered a broken leg, and Slusar also sustained leg injuries. But Slusar was able to help Morandi and maintain control of the drivers of both vehicles until more officers arrived.
County Executive Ken Ulman will honor the two officers for their bravery on Thursday evening at a police union hall in Middle River.
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Communications Commission (FCC) and Public Utility Commission of Texas
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A nice crowd, maybe 60,000 at 82,000-seat Kansas Speedway, on a warm, sunny Sunday (Photo: Getty Images for NASCAR)
(Updated, with new NASCAR road racing qualifying rules)
By Mike Mulhern
The zinger of the day:
Delivered by Denny Hamlin, Twittered from the sidelines at Kansas Speedway...just moments after a savage crash took out Joey Logano, his former teammate, in a wreck triggered by Hamlin's current teammate Kyle Busch -- "I know Joey felt bad but he doesn't have to keep falling in the points on my count :) #seeyasoon"
Hamlin, who injured his back in a crash with Logano while battling for the win at California last month, says he hopes to get his doctor's okay to return to action next weekend at Richmond.
Hamlin's newest teammate Matt Kenseth carried the flag for Joe Gibbs, with the win.
But Kenseth said he was worried about the fast-closing Kasey Kahne: "With about 15 laps to go my car turned loose, especially into turn three. Almost lost it two or three times, and gave up probably a second a lap to him.
"I was afraid he was going to get me. One more lap and he probably would have."
Kenseth led well over half the race, 163 laps of the 267. But during one exchange of green flag pit stops he wound up back in fifth and struggle for a while.
"Once we got back behind about fifth, it was hard for us to go forward," Kenseth said. Our car was really fast in clean air, and it was reasonable in dirty air but not quite good enough to catch all them guys and pass them.
"Thankfully we had a couple really crazy-good restarts and made up some ground, and that got us back in position."
It's been a dream ride so far for Kenseth, now driving for Toyota's Gibbs after 14 years with Ford's Jack Roush.
"It is kind of cliché, but I really feel like I'm living a dream," Kenseth said. "Every single track -- well, we were a little off at California-- but other than that we've had cars I thought that if all the stars would have aligned we could have won the race.
"We've been incredibly fast, and I'm just so thankful to be wheeling them... and glad we could hold on."
Jimmie Johnson rallied to finish third and padded his Sprint Cup points lead.
"Friday and Saturday weren't fun," Johnson said. "There weren't a lot of smiles around our group.
"But everybody worked real hard to get the cars right, and we had a great race car today. At times I felt I had a shot to win. We just didn't have enough for Matt and Kasey
"We had a vibration at the start of the race and had to come in, and put four tires on... and we lost time. We didn't have the best starting spot to begin with, but we lost more time.
"But from there on I drove right up through the field and got to the front. The last two runs we were a little too tight, but other than that we had a really strong performance with a car that drove through traffic -- which is hard to do in today's world of racing."
One of the big stories of the day was Ford's Ricky Stenhouse Jr., who qualified third and challenged for the win, until a late caution threw him off.
"It was fun -- We started up front, ran up front, lost our track position and then got it back, and were able to lead some laps," Stenhouse said.
"We pitted (late in the race) under green, and it really got us when the caution came out. But we can take a lot of positives from this weekend: We were fast in practice, fast in qualifying, and made the car better through the race -- and that's what it's all about, making your car better throughout the race.
"We were the one to beat there at the end, but we didn't have the track position to finish it off."
Teammate Carl Edwards was likewise jammed by that untimely yellow. "That's very disappointing for our whole team because we had such a fast car.
"And when the sun came out (halfway through the race), we were not in good shape. The handling went away big-time."
Edwards and Stenhouse battled hard near the front late in the race, and Edwards may have ruffled Stenhouse's feathers with some moves.
"I've got to thank Ricky Stenhouse -- I was holding him off and I slid up in front of him, and he could have wrecked me, but he didn't," Edwards said.
"I was in denial about my car at that point -- I thought we were fast.
"And then we had our strategy set up to rely on the caution not coming out, but the caution came out, and I think that pretty much ruined it for all the Roush Fenway cars.
"The cool thing is we had fast race cars... and there were points in the race where I think we had the fastest cars."
In other news, NASCAR officials Monday announced new qualifying rules for the Sonoma, Calif., and Watkins Glen, N.Y., Sprint Cup events, a 'group-based' session, rather than the traditional best-of-two-laps single-car runs.
NASCAR qualifying usually draws few if any fans; for Friday's Kansas 400 pole runs, the 82,000-seat grandstands were virtually empty. And NASCAR's traditional single-car runs have long been decried as too boring, with little spectator appeal.
The new road course qualifying rules, nothing new in other major racing series, send small packs of cars out together for a set period of time, and each driver's best lap during that session will be his official qualifying lap. The number of cars and the time periods weren't announced.
The new qualifying procedures will likely provide a bit of controversy, of course, which -- considering how boring current qualifying sessions are -- can't be a bad thing. Strategy should be involved....and of course there is the possibility of blocking, to keep a rival from getting a good lap.
These qualifying rules naturally could also be used on any of the other 21 NASCAR tracks too.
Sonoma -- the 'new' Martinsville, as rough as these guys play. Wonder how NASCAR's new 'pack' qualifying sessions might play out in this summer's California tour stop? (Photo: Getty Images for NASCAR)
You would think that Denny would have learned his lesson with intentionally wrecking Logano after Logano roughed him up at California in semi-retaliation. I say semi, because Denny wrecked himself trying to turn back into Logano moreso than Logano actually wrecked him. Either way, Denny wrecked him, Joey drove him rough back. Instead of ending it, he wants to stir it up again. Just remember what it got you last time, Denny. Since he's out of the points race I guess Hamlin has got vendetta on his mind. Just remember that Joey can drive that way, too.
Looks like Ol Denny doesn't know when to leave well enough alone......
Well denny so far you tried and did take out joey at bristol then ended up bad yourself.Both of you get into a flapping gum contest on the web then you get moved by joey on the last lap and when you see he's going to beat you you try and turn him in the wall head first but end up taking yourself out.Buddy joey didn't put you in the position you are now you did.
What was that Ricky Rudd said about harvick[ yapping dog syndrome].You keep it up and someone will dot that eye for you.I can't believe someone hasn't squashed harvick the new jaws yet.
What is this crying crap by danica.She looked like she was crying after her interview fri then sounded like it over the radio sunday.This is the big leagues.You chose to put yourself among the elite in racing when you should be in trucks with your lack of experience and its only gonna get worse.To dw this is the big time no she doesn't just need more experience.She has yrs of experience leading up to this.If she can't drive the car and tell the crew whats wrong she needs to take a couple steps back win some truck race then on to nationwide.
Well this confirms my thoughts about Hamlin. He truly is a jerk. He cannot leave well enough alone; it was a racing incident; however his mouth at Daytona and his actions at Bristol were not. He, I am totally convinced, isn't the sharpest tool in the shed. He really should shut his mouth; it's pathetic. Whine on Denny, whine on; you are showing that you are dumber than you look. Sounds like you are keeping your dues up in the Bully club, with Harvick, Newman, and Stewart. I am starting not to like watching racing if this stuff is routinely going to happen week in and week out. Sigh. JD Gibbs and Fedex needs to tell this tool to shut-up, he is becoming an joke. Knew as soon as his already weak back got worse in the crash we would never hear the end of it. Man up!
I'm beginning to see why Denny went to see a psychiatrist after he lost out the 2010 title.....
Hamlin isn't too smart. Always thought that...shut-up Dennis.
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Hilton Als reviews the brilliance otherwise known as Khandi Alexander in next week's issue of The New Yorker: Als writes the actress and co-star of HBO's Treme "acts as though her life depends on it" and is one of three actresses who have managed to surpass their stage and big-screen peers.
"This list includes Edie Falco, in The Sopranos, and now Nurse Jackie, and Lisa Kudrow in the short-lived series The Comeback; Khandi Alexander completes the trinity. In 'Treme"'(which has been picked up for a second season on HBO), as LaDonna Batiste-Williams, a bar owner in post-Katrina New Orleans, Alexander—the Queens native who was equally brilliant in "The Corner" (2000) and subversive as the coroner Alexx Woods on 'CSI: Miami'—acts as though her life depends on it. She not only brings a linguist's scalpel to the script—she emphasizes a word like "busted," say, until you feel just that—she also shows us LaDonna's need to survive in her newly changed world with a glance, or a gesture."
Absolutely. Treme has become Sunday evening's must-see-tv. Just like in The Corner, Khandi Alexander dominates every scene where she appears. And those facial expressions last night? Brava to a sistah who has been steadily working in tv and film for the past two decades.
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Monday, June 30
1:00-6:00 Workshop registration: Space Research Coordination Center (SRCC)
Optional pre-workshop events in the Space Research Coordination Center / Thaw Hall
2:15-3:00 Concurrent sessions on research, teaching, careers, and career path
- Fostering a creative work environment for your graduate students - Scott Bair, 203 Thaw
The transition from the more regimented learning in classes to the creative problem solving necessary for original research is easier for some graduate students than others. This session will discuss ways to help create a flexible, collaborative work environment while maintaining high standards.
- Inclusive science: Strategies to broaden participation (Acrobat (PDF) 496kB Jul2 14) - Rosemary Capo, 214 SRCC
- Field trip safety: responsibility, liability, and best practice (Zip Archive 796kB Jun27 14) - Barb Tewksbury, 207 SRCC
3:10-4:10 Concurrent sessions
- Finding and being a mentor (PowerPoint 792kB Jul1 14) - Becca Walker and Rachel O'Brien, 203 Thaw
- Engaging students for extra-curricular participation and community-building (Acrobat (PDF) 175kB Jul2 14) - Kyle Fredrick, 214 SRCC
- Tour of geochemistry labs at University of Pittsburgh with emphasis on setting up a lab - Rosemary Capo and other faculty from the University of Pittsburgh, meet in 207 SRCC
At some point in your professional training, you may have worked with an effective mentor. This session will explore how to cultivate a network of mentors in your professional life and to identify what's involved in serving as a successful mentor to others.
4:20-5:15 Families and careers: A panel discussion - Rachel O'Brien (moderator) and other workshop leaders, 203 Thaw
This session offers a discussion of issues, opportunities, and choices associated with families and careers, including children, dual-career couples, and more, with many opportunities to ask questions of the session leaders.
Workshop begins, William Pitt Union (WPU) Assembly room
5:30-6:00 Reception and icebreaker activities - Barb Tewksbury and Rachel O'Brien
6:00-7:00 Dinner
7:00-8:45 Introductions and opening session
- Welcome, introductions, workshop goals, and overview - Barb Tewksbury and Rachel O'Brien
- Where do you want to go? A spectrum of academic careers: panel and discussion - Workshop leaders from different types of colleges and universities
Tuesday, July 1
Theme for the day: Who are you as a teacher?
7:00-7:45 Breakfast
8:00-8:20 Overview of day (PowerPoint 1MB Jul1 14) - Barb Tewksbury and Rachel O'Brien, William Pitt Union (WPU) Assembly room
8:20-9:40 Rethinking course design: A practical strategy for designing effective and innovative courses (PowerPoint 2007 (.pptx) 545kB Jul1 14) - Barb Tewksbury, WPU Assembly Room
On the Cutting Edge has an on-line course design tutorial that expands on this approach and takes you through the full process, from considering context to setting goals, to developing a course around those goals, and assessing student progress.
9:40-10:00 Break
10:00-10:50 Teaching breakout sessions
- Engaging students in the classroom through interactive lectures (Acrobat (PDF) 1.3MB Jul2 14) - Becca Walker and Rosemary Capo, WPU Assembly Room
- Getting students to think about their learning, attitudes, and motivation (Acrobat (PDF) 296kB Jul2 14) - Kyle Fredrick, WPU, Room 540
- Effective teaching in the field - Barb Tewksbury, WPU, Room 548
- Supplemental docs on Field trip safety (Zip Archive 796kB Jun27 14)
Today's geoscience courses are now open to an abundance of different teaching styles that encourage students to think in different ways about the world around them. This workshop will discuss interactive pedagogies that faculty are using to ensure student interaction and comprehension.
Participants will be introduced to the components of the affective domain – motivations and attitudes towards learning – and the concept of self-regulation (students monitoring of their learning process). Students tend to enter our classrooms claiming to be motivated to learn, but without the skills to succeed. We will consider some simple techniques that participants can use to guide students to be more thoughtful about their learning.
11:00-11:50 Teaching breakout sessions
- Ways to engage students: Place-based learning (PowerPoint 14MB Jul1 14) and service learning (Acrobat (PDF) 1.5MB Jul2 14) - Scott Bair and Matt Kirby, WPU, Room 540
- Teaching an intro course (Acrobat (PDF) 5.6MB Jul2 14) - Kyle Fredrick, Becca Walker, and Rosemary Capo, WPU Assembly Room
- Incorporating data into undergraduate courses (PowerPoint 4.5MB Jul1 14) - Rachel O'Brien, WPU, Room 548
Cultivating citizen scientists is one of our many jobs as professors. Place-based or service learning courses link student learning to a familiar context and local social issues. These types of courses require substantial planning, organization, and time, but the result may be increased student learning gains and an understanding of relevant issues underpinning to a local area.This session will discuss some strategies for developing and sustaining place-based or service learning courses.
Data collection, reduction, analysis, and interpretation are powerful tools that help students practice the process of science. In this session we'll explore the myriad of ways you can incorporate using data in your introductory and upper-level courses to involve your students in active learning.
12:00-1:20 Lunch and optional lunch-time discussions
- How to design undergraduate research projects
- Unconventional geoscience faculty positions (non-Geo departments, solo faculty, etc.)
- How to use your post-doc to get the job of your dreams
1:30-3:10 Designing effective assignments and activities (PowerPoint 2007 (.pptx) 4.1MB Jul1 14) - Barb Tewksbury, WPU Assembly Room
3:10-3:30 Break
3:30-5:00 Teaching statements concurrent sessions: Articulating your teaching goals and highlighting your accomplishments
- Introduction to teaching statements - Rachel O'Brien, WPU Room 548
- Review of teaching statements (Acrobat (PDF) 416kB Jul1 14) - Barb Tewksbury and other leaders, WPU Assembly Room
This session is designed to "jump start" the writing process for those who have yet to draft a teaching statement. Participants will articulate their teaching goals and accomplishments and begin the process of folding these into a concise teaching statement.
Participants who bring eight copies of their teaching statements will work in small groups, each with a workshop leader, reviewing each other's statements and offering feedback. Leaders will also offer their comments.
5:00-5:15 Wrap-up and daily road check
6:00-7:15 Dinner
7:30-8:30 Optional evening discussions, locations TBA
- Early career time management - Rachel O'Brien and Kyle Fredrick
- Writing grant proposals (PowerPoint 2007 (.pptx) 421kB Jul1 14) - Barb Tewksbury and Rosemary Capo
- Short reviews (10 minutes) of curriculum vitae and/or cover letter for job applications, for participants who have brought these documents with them - Becca Walker, Matt Kirby, and Scott Bair
Wednesday, July 2
7:00-7:45 Breakfast
Theme for the morning: Who are you as a researcher?
8:00-8:15 Overview of day and report on daily road check - Barb Tewksbury, Rachel O'Brien, WPU Assembly room
8:15-9:00 Making a strong first impression: The elevator talk (PowerPoint 1.1MB Jul2 14) - Rachel O'Brien, WPU Assembly room
9:10-9:55 Moving your research forward to new settings: Breakout sessions (will be repeated at 10:15)
- Two-year colleges (PowerPoint 16MB Jul2 14) - Becca Walker, WPU Room 540
- Primarily undergraduate institutions (PowerPoint 984kB Jul2 14) - Rachel O'Brien, Barb Tewskbury, Kyle Fredrick, WPU Room 548
- Graduate institutions (Acrobat (PDF) 121kB Jul2 14) - Scott Bair, Rosemary Capo, Matt Kirby, WPU Assembly Room
9:55-10:15 Break
10:15-11:00 Moving your research forward to new settings: Breakout sessions (repeated from 9:10)
- Two-year colleges (PowerPoint 16MB Jul2 14) - Becca Walker, WPU Room 540
- Primarily undergraduate institutions (PowerPoint 984kB Jul2 14) - Rachel O'Brien, Barb Tewskbury, Kyle Fredrick, WPU Room 548
- Graduate institutions (Acrobat (PDF) 121kB Jul2 14) - Scott Bair, Rosemary Capo, Matt Kirby, WPU Assembly Room
11:05-12:15 Research statements: Concurrent sessions
- Introduction to research statements (Acrobat (PDF) 324kB Jul2 14) - Matt Kirby, WPU Room 548
This session is designed to "jump start" the writing process for those who have yet to draft a research statement and will include discussion of key aspects of research statements intended for a particular type of institution (e.g., liberal arts college, research university).
- Review of research statements - Scott Bair and other leaders, WPU Assembly Room
- Professional opportunities at two-year colleges (PowerPoint 6.4MB Jul2 14) - Becca Walker, WPU Room 540
Participants who bring eight copies of their research statements will work in small groups, each with a workshop leader, reviewing each other's statements and offering feedback. Leaders will also offer their comments and will discuss key aspects of research statements intended for a particular type of institution (e.g., liberal arts college, research university).
12:15-1:20 Lunch and optional lunch-time discussions
- Trends in the Academic Job Market
- Adjunct Faculty Positions
- Teaching Structural Geology
- "Dumb Questions" Safe Zone
Theme for the afternoon: Choosing where you want to go and getting there
1:30-2:50 Mapping your career: Choices, balance, and action planning - Rachel O'Brien and other workshop leaders, WPU Assembly Room
Given where you are in your career and what you have learned at this workshop, reflect on your long-term goals or "dream job." What are your shorter-term goals? What are your next steps? What advice would help you most at this point?
2:50-3:10 Break
3:10-5:00 The academic job search (PowerPoint 581kB Jul2 14): Applications, interviews, teaching demonstrations, job talks, and negotiating - Rachel O'Brien and other workshop leaders, WPU Assembly Room
5:00-5:30 Closing remarks and end-of-workshop evaluation
6:00 Dinner
Thursday, July 3
7:00-8:20 Breakfast
Optional workshop sessions, Sennott Square (SENSQ), 2nd floor
8:30-9:30 Concurrent Optional Sessions I
- Community college careers and interviews: Realities and misconceptions of two-year colleges - Becca Walker, Room 2500
Community colleges educate over 40% of all college students in the US and the number is growing. This session will explore some of the innovative changes that are currently happening at two-year colleges (2YC) and how they are becoming the first choice for many entering higher education. The session will also discuss the hiring methods, pay structure, and tenure processes of 2YCs.
- Setting up your research lab (Acrobat (PDF) 5.7MB Jul3 14) - Matt Kirby and Rosemary Capo, Room 2300
- Strategic early career planning - Rachel O'Brien, Room 2200
Flash forward - you have been offered a job - congratulations! But now the challenges really begin. One of these challenges is setting up your lab. It sounds easy...and fun! Alas, setting up your lab requires critical planning to insure your success and eventual tenure. This session will discuss strategies for setting up your first lab as well as how to get your lab up-and-running.
9:45-10:45 Concurrent Optional Sessions II
- Interdisciplinary teaching in and beyond geoscience - thinking outside the box (Acrobat (PDF) 1.3MB Jul14 14) - Kyle Fredrick and Rosemary Capo, Room 2300
- Building collaborative relationships for research (PowerPoint 2007 (.pptx) 419kB Jul3 14) - Barb Tewksbury, Room 2200
- Becoming a good departmental and college/university citizen (Microsoft Word 2007 (.docx) 106kB Jul4 14) - Rachel O'Brien and Becca Walker, Room 2500
Geoscience can be explored through the lenses of history, literature, politics, visual and performance art, etc.. This discussion will focus on ideas for emphasizing the interdisciplinary nature of geoscience within the field itself, across the sciences, and out into the other disciplines on campus.
Becoming a faculty member means joining an academic department (or program) as well as a particular institution. Service to those two groups is a part of faculty workload that you'll encounter. We'll discuss the ways for you to do this work effectively while keeping a balance to your workload.
11:00-12:00 Concurrent Optional Sessions III
- Assessment - how do you know that your students are "getting it"? (PowerPoint 2007 (.pptx) 4.1MB Jul3 14) Becca Walker and Barb Tewksbury, Room 2500
- Preparing for academic interviews - Rosemary Capo and Rachel O'Brien, Room 2200
- How to write peer reviewed papers while balancing teaching and research (Acrobat (PDF) 2.3MB Jul3 14) - Matt Kirby, Room 2300
In this session we will discuss strategies for what you can do to prepare before an interview, to present yourself during interviews, and to prepare for the types of questions you might be asked during an interview.
Being a professor is a balancing act between teaching service, and research. How you manage your time will dictate, to a large extent, your ability to achieve your research goals. Acquiring this balance is easier said than done. In this session, we will explore some time management techniques aimed at achieving research success.


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Are you a dumpster diver like me?
I found this chandelier a while ago and it has been through MANY incarnations. Since I found it on the side of the road, I have no problem using it for my different projects.
I finally settled on a gold frame with eclectic mixed-media lampshades… but that could change next week.
For now, here's how I made these DIY book page lampshades. If I make more, I'll share those, too. Deal? Deal!


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You'll have no problem finding a skin care product promising results from superstar ingredient clay. One look at the product selection at your drugstore or favorite online store will leave you with many options, both in brand and in product.
Many different types of clay are used in skin care including the ever-popular kaolin, rhassoul, green, bentonite, montmorillonite and even volcanic ash. Different clays are best for different skin types from oily, acne-prone skin all the way up to dry, aging skin, but you'll most often find clay-based skin care products for oily skin.
Clay and Oily Skin
If you have oily or acne-prone skin, a clay mask will help your skin tremendously. The clay will reduce inflammation, acne and aid in oil-control. Clay helps draw out impurities and excess oil, clean out your pores, exfoliate dead skin cells and stimulate blood flow to your skin. Clay also has antibacterial qualities to it, which is great for fighting off acne.
Clay masks are great for all-over acne care, but they also make great spot treatments. Simply dot on your pimple, (make sure your skin is clean) and let dry. You only need to leave it on your skin for 5 minutes or so, but some people like to leave it on overnight as a spot treatment.
Clay and Sensitive or Dry and Aging Skin
While there are certainly not as many clay products for sensitive or dry, aging skin as there are for oily, acne-prone skin, there are options and great results to be found by using them. White Kaolin is the most common clay used in products for dry skin as it does not draw oil from your skin. It will still exfoliate and clean pores, but will not leave your skin stripped of moisture.
Another clay to look at if you have dry skin is rhassoul, which is known for its ability to tighten skin, reduce dryness and improve all-over clarity. A simple search online will show you many ways to incorporate this Moroccan clay into your skin and hair routines, some right from your own kitchen.
ZENMED Derma Cleanse® Acne Mask & Spot Treatment is best suited for oily skin and uses montmorillonite and kaolin clay, both known for their amazing ability to fight acne and excess oil. The mask has a laundry list of other natural ingredients with proven acne-fighting properties such as salicylic acid, witch hazel and sea kelp. It can be used daily as a full face treatment or a spot treatment.


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5 Tips for Using Rub-ons on Scrapbook Pages
Halee by Lindsey Hansen for American Crafts, as seen in Budget-Friendly Scrapbooking, page 81.
Rub-ons are delightful for accenting scrapbook layouts: their smooth, seamless look creates the illusion that the design was printed right on your paper. Here are just a few tricks to help you apply rub-ons with great results every time.
1. Most rub-ons will adhere to any smooth surface. Make sure your surface is clean and dry before applying.
2. As you apply your rub-on, the image will get lighter on the transfer sheet, so you know it's adhering.
3. When applying a large rub-on, it's best to work from the center out. This will prevent your image from moving off center as it adheres.
4. After applying your rub-on, slowly lift your transfer sheet to ensure that your rub-on has completely adhered. If an area doesn't stick, reposition the sheet, and continue rubbing.
5. To seal the image and smooth out bumps, position your transfer sheet over the adhered rub-on, and smooth with a flat, spatula-like tool. This technique is called burnishing.
For more easy tips and techniques for stretching your scrapbooking stash, check out
Ten Tips for Neater Handwritten Journaling on Your Scrapbook Pages
Nine Tips for Scrapbooking Using Cardstock
Five Tips for Cutting Paper Accents for Scrapbook Pages
Want more wallet-savvy scrapbooking ideas? Pick up a copy of Budget-Friendly Scrapbooking from Creating Keepsakes
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South African Journal of Surgery
versión On-line ISSN 2078-5151
versión impresa ISSN 0038-2361
S. Afr. j. surg. vol.48 no.4 Cape Town nov. 2010
Vacuum-assisted closure of the open abdomen in a resource-limited setting
A. M. CampbellI; W. P. KuhnII; P. BarkerIII
IM.B. Ch.B., M.R.C.S. (glasg.); Ngwelezane Hospital, KwaZulu-Natal
IIM.B. Ch.B.; Ngwelezane Hospital, KwaZulu-Natal
IIIM.B. B.S., M.S., F.R.C.S. (eng.), F.I.C.S., Dip. Theol.; Ngwelezane Hospital, KwaZulu-Natal
AIM: We describe our experience of developing a modified vacuum-assisted closure (VAC) dressing for open abdomens.
BACKGROUND: We see a high volume of trauma in our department. Massive delays in presentation of patients with acute abdomen are common. Closure at initial laparotomy is not possible in many cases, either because the patient has or will develop abdominal compartment syndrome, or because several re-look laparotomies will be required. A significant proportion of our patients who have undergone laparotomy therefore spend some of their stay in hospital with an open abdomen. The management of these patients is particularly labour intensive for nursing staff. The Opsite sandwich or Bogota bag invariably leaks, and sometimes needs changing daily. If a patient also has a temporary ileostomy, application can be difficult. The commercial VAC dressing is an improvement on the Opsite sandwich, but is prohibitively expensive. Financial constraints and the volume of abdominal trauma and sepsis we see mean that commercial VAC dressings for laparostomy are not affordable in our setting.
METHODS/RESULTS: We describe our adapted VAC dressing. It is inexpensive and easy to apply, has made a big difference in the nursing of patients with an open abdomen, and has enabled us to increase the rate of delayed primary closure (i.e. we have reduced the rate of ventral hernia).
CONCLUSION: The modified VAC dressing is now our department's method of choice for temporary abdominal closure.
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Lowland Calcareous Grassland - Solsbury Hill - Mark Smith
What is it?
Walk over the short, springy turf of your local chalk or limestone grassland in summer and you're likely release the rich aromas of an Italian kitchen as thyme, marjoram and wild basil fill the air. A truly wildlife rich habitat - up to 40 species of flowering plants can be found in one square metre of lowland calcareous grassland – it has even been called the European equivalent of the tropical rainforest.
Found over the limestone and chalk rocks, lowland calcareous grassland grows below an altitude of 250 metres on shallow, lime-rich soils, mainly in the warmer, drier south and east of the UK. Typically, this type of habitat is found on dry valley slopes, although it can develop in neglected chalk and limestone quarries, railway cuttings and along roadside verges.
Where is it found?
Current estimates suggest that up to 41,000 hectares of lowland calcareous grassland remain in the UK. The major concentrations are on the chalk downs of Wiltshire, Dorset, Kent and Sussex, but there are also some significant areas in the Chilterns, Mendips and Cotswolds. The Ministry of Defence's Salisbury Plain is the largest calcareous grassland site in Europe.
Why is it important?
Lowland calcareous grassland is one of Western Europe's most intricately diverse plant communities, supporting a whole range of wildlife from beautiful butterflies and wildflowers, to fascinating insects, mammals and birds – many of these species are specialists and are unable to live anywhere else.
Common flowers like small scabious and common bird's-foot-trefoil can be seen alongside many nationally rare plants such as the curious-looking monkey and late spider orchids, and the delicate pasqueflower. Not surprisingly, this vast array of wildflowers attracts a humming mass of insects including scarce species such as the wart-biter bush cricket, Adonis blue and Duke of Burgundy butterflies, and bordered gothic and four spotted moths. On Sussex downland, for example, 60 per cent of the UK's butterfly species can be found.
Lowland calcareous grassland also provides feeding and breeding habitat for a number of threatened birds such as stone curlew and skylark.
Is it threatened?
Before the Second World War, fragile and flower-rich calcareous grassland was widespread, but these habitats seriously declined: by 1984, 80% of sheep-grazed lowland chalk and limestone grassland had disappeared.
The most significant reason for this decline is the reduction of grazing and traditional management due to changes in land use. Much of the wildlife of lowland calcareous grassland is unable to withstand the results of agricultural intensification including the increased use of herbicides and fertilisers and over- or under-grazing. Development, mineral extraction, landfill, afforestation and heavy recreational pressure have also been instrumental in the loss of these habitats.
As a result, butterflies like the Adonis blue have all but been lost, the juniper bush is fighting for survival and glow-worms are now only found in a few places.
How are The Wildlife Trusts helping?
Across the UK The Wildlife Trusts make a significant contribution to the protection of lowland calcareous grassland by managing nature reserves which contain it and by providing advice to landowners and farmers on how to look after these fragile places.
What can I do to help?
- Take part in conservation measures on your land – ask your local Wildlife Trusts for advice on grazing and management methods for chalk and limestone grasslands.
- The Wildlife Trusts are working to protect and restore grasslands for wildlife across the UK, you can support our work by becoming a member of your local Trust
- Volunteer with your local Wildlife Trust and help your local grassland wildlife; you could be involved in everything from stockwatching to butterfly surveying.
- Support wildlife-friendly, traditionally managed farms by purchasing meat and wool products direct from local farms.


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Lady Flames celebrate after hearing they will play No. 1 seed and defending NCAA Champion North Carolina, Saturday.
The Liberty women's soccer team is headed to Chapel Hill, N.C., for the first round of the NCAA Tournament, squaring off with No. 1 seed North Carolina, Saturday at 2 p.m. The contest will stream live on GoHeelsTV. The Lady Flames (16-5-1) clinched a berth to the tournament, Sunday afternoon, defeating Radford, 5-0, to capture the program's fourth Big South Championship and first since 2005. Head coach Jessica Hain's squad now takes on the defending NCAA champion Tar Heels (17-4), who earned a No. 1 seed for the first time since 2010. Regarded as one of the most storied programs in NCAA Division I women's soccer, UNC has won 21 of 31 NCAA national championships all-time. Liberty enters its first-ever meeting with the Tar Heels after setting a new program record in single-season wins. Offensively, the Lady Flames are led by sophomore and Big South Tournament MVP Brittany Aanderud, who has 22 points on six goals and a program-record 10 assists. In between the pipes, redshirt freshman goalkeeper Holly Van Noord has also made her mark, setting a Liberty and Big South single-season record with 14 shutouts.
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Donors in California, angry over state mismanagement of park funds, are demanding the return of hundreds of thousands of dollars they gave to keep Northern California's largest state park operating.
California Watch reported that the Coe Park Preservation Fund, based in Scotts Valley, donated $279,000 earlier this year to prevent the closure of rugged, 87,000-acre Henry W. Coe State Park, about 30 miles south of San Jose.
"We're going to ask for the return of the $279,000 back to the Coe Park Preservation Fund," said Dan McCranie, treasurer of the group's board.
If the money is returned, the group plans to offer refunds to its donors.
The state, however, says it has no obligation to refund the money. "As it stands, there is no legal mechanism to actually return the money," said Richard Stapler, spokesman for the state Natural Resources Agency, which oversees the California Department of Parks and Recreation.
But in an email, Stapler wrote that the agency does not rule out the possibility of a compromise. "We are very eager to speak with the Coe folks," he said.
On Sept. 25, Gov. Jerry Brown signed AB 1478, which prohibits the parks department from closing or proposing the closure of any park from now until July 2014.
Last year, the parks department announced plans to close Henry W. Coe State Park, along with 69 other parks, after the state cut the department's budget by $22 million. Nonprofit groups, municipalities and county governments around the state responded by coming up with millions of dollars to keep many of those threatened parks open, at least temporarily.
Yet, the department was actually sitting on a hidden surplus of almost $54 million. About $20 million was in the state Parks and Recreation Fund, which comes mainly from fees paid by park goers. Another $34 million was found in a fund for off-road vehicles and can only be spent on parks that allow them. The Sacramento Bee reported on the funds in July, and three of the department's top officials resigned or were fired.


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SHORELINE — Keegan Small hit 4-for-4 with a run and four RBI and recorded the win for Shorecrest in a Wesco 3A crossover game. Hayden McNabb also had four hits for the Scots along with two runs, two RBI, a double and a stolen base. Brent Mertins batted 2-for-4 with three runs, two RBI, a double and a home run for Oak Harbor.
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Wolf, Brent Mertins (3), Schmidt (5), Bailey (6) and Maletto. Keegan Small, Nik Hendricks (4), Tyson Maine (6) and Oliver. WP—Small (1-0). LP—Wolf. 2B—Brent Mertins (OH), Hayden McNabb (S), Alex Pitts (S). HR—Brent Mertins (OH), Nik Hendricks (S). Records—Oak Harbor 0-1 league, 1-3 overall. Shorecrest 1-0, 2-2.


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Casey Anthony appealing misdemeanor charges
Anthony appealing 4 convictions for lying to police
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Casey Anthony is appealing four convictions for lying to police in the case of her dead daughter.
Anthony's attorneys were in Daytona Beach on Tuesday, telling an appeal court their client is innocent because she lied to cops before she was read her Miranda rights. Those lies, however, have spawned new legislation, creating tougher penalties for people who knowingly mislead police.
One of the lies Anthony allegedly told police was that her babysitter kidnapped her daughter, Caylee. Although there was no babysitter, the name Anthony made up belongs to a woman who said is now suing Anthony for damages.
Anthony was released from jail in Oct. 2011, acquitted of murdering 2-year-old Caylee.
She was, however, convicted on four misdemeanor counts of lying to police. Anthony was sentenced to four years and released on time served.
Some parents said they were outraged, along with state lawmakers.
"I think it was terrible what she did," said one parent.
Lawmakers quickly drafted a bill stiffening penalties for lying to police.
In October, lying to police in the course of a missing child investigation became a felony, carrying a five-year prison sentence for each count. Had the law been in place during the Anthony trial, Casey could be in prison, serving a 20-year sentence.
The bill was originally called Caylee's Law, but legislators dropped the name to send the message that it would have a much broader impact. Since its passage, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement has no record of anyone being charged under the new law.
Investigators said they hope no one ever will.
"If somebody has reported a child missing, it is a serious matter and we all look," said Carol Fredrick of FDLE. "We don't want people to cry wolf."
Only time will tell if the changes save lives, but what is known is it's already too late for Caylee.
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Herbed Turkey Stock
Spending a little extra time in the kitchen can yield big flavor. With this delicious homemade turkey stock, you'll be saving about 850 mg of sodium per cup versus store-bought chicken broth. Healthy Cooking Test Kitchen
Total TimePrep: 1-1/4 hours Cook: 1-1/2 hours
Makes14 servings (3-1/2 quarts)
- 1 leftover turkey carcass (from a 12- to 14-pound turkey)
- 2 medium onions, cut into wedges
- 2 celery ribs, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 6 garlic cloves, peeled
- 4 quarts plus 1 cup water, divided
- 1/2 cup packed fresh parsley sprigs
- 1/3 cup fresh sage leaves
- 1/4 cup fresh thyme sprigs
- 4 bay leaves
- 1 tablespoon whole peppercorns
- Place the turkey carcass, onions, celery, carrots and garlic in a shallow roasting pan coated with cooking spray. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 1 hour, turning once.
- Transfer the turkey carcass and vegetables to a stockpot; add 4 quarts water. Pour remaining water into the roasting pan, stirring to loosen browned bits; add to stockpot. Place the parsley, sage, thyme, bay leaves and peppercorns on a double thickness of cheesecloth; bring up corners of cloth and tie with string to form a bag; add to stockpot. Slowly bring to a boil over low heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/2 hours.
- Discard the carcass and herb bag. Strain broth through a cheesecloth-lined colander. If using immediately, skim fat. Or cool, then refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight; remove fat from surface before using. Broth may be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for 4-6 months.
Nutrition Facts1 cup: 33 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 1mg cholesterol, 89mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.
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In hard economic times, one tries to "use every part of the baffalo." This is a great way to get a little more out of your turkey. I made this stock, divided it up in 1 or 2 cup freezer bags, and froze it. Now when a recipe calls for a small amount of chicken broth, it substitute this stock and may even have some left over for a small bowl of soup with a sandwhich. It's worked well for me.


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If you're like most parents, your refrigerator and walls are covered with your children's art. But their creative play does a lot more than just make you proud. Kids who are involved in the arts are often more self-confident and self-reliant. Art helps kids improve fine-motor skills, follow directions better, and get along with peers. Various studies have shown that kids who are involved with the arts are more likely to excel academically, participate in math and science fairs, and win awards for writing. Here are some great sets that will help your child find his or her inner Picasso. So roll up your sleeves and get ready to have some fun.
Crayola's Ultimate Art Case (www.crayolastore.com) is perfect for the young artist on the go. It comes pre-loaded with all the basic supplies to keep your little Rembrandt busy for hours—pencils, markers, watercolors, brushes, stencils, and more. With lots of internal compartments, organization is easy. And there's plenty of extra space to store paper, glue, scissors, or anything else that might spark creativity. $15.99. Ages 4 and up.
Melissa and Doug easels come in two sizes. If you have a larger room or space, the Deluxe Standing Wooden Art Easel($79.99) is ideal. It includes a dry-erase board, chalkboard, locking paper-roll holder, child-safe paper cutter, easy-to-use clips to keep the paper steady, and a good-sized plastic tray for holding supplies. The easel is adjustable, so it can keep growing right along with your child.
If you have less space or want something a bit more portable, try the Tabletop Art Easel ($39.99). Like it's standing cousin, this one includes chalk- and dry-erase boards. But it's also magnetic and comes with markers, chalk, and magnets. There are two supplies trays, one of which has cup-sized holes to hold paint or brush-washing water. If your young artist is especially prolific, you can also buy a separate supply and accessory kit ($34.99) that works with either easel or on its own. Comes with poster paint, spill-proof paint cups, brushes, jumbo rainbow chalk, a roll of paper, and more. Ages 3 and up.
Kiwi Crate is a subscription service that delivers a new art project-in-a-box. Each one is designed around a certain theme (such as science, dinosaurs, gardening, colors, animals, superheroes, etc.) and includes three related project ideas and all the materials you need. Just add inspiration and you're ready to go. There's additional, related material online. Kits are reviewed by experts and tested by kids and cover a range of developmental areas including creating, discovering, communication, gross- and fine-motor skills. $19.95/month. Ages 3-7.
For older kids or those who may want a bit of a challenge, EK Success Crafts (www.eksuccessbrands.com) has kits and individual supplies for scrapbooking, needlecraft, jewelry making, embossing, painting, creating personalized thank-you notes, and more. Perfect for family projects. Prices vary depending on the product.
Paper Punk (www.paperpunk.com) is an interesting combination of origami and building blocks. Start by folding paper into geometric shapes, which you then connect using adhesive dots (included) to create a variety of cool things that are a cross between an art project and a toy. You can buy individual kits for snakes, cars, snowmen, robots, dogs, cats, and birthday cakes, or use your paper blocks to build anything you want. Then customize to your heart's content. $18.95 each. Ages 6 and up.


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WASHINGTON (AP) -- A federal appeals court has struck down a National Labor Relations Board rule that would have required millions of businesses to put up posters informing workers of their right to form a union.
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia says the board went too far in trying to force employers to display the posters or face charges of committing an unfair labor practice.
The ruling is a victory for businesses groups. They sued to block the rule, calling the posters too one-sided in favor of unionization. And it's another blow to labor unions who hoped the posters would help them boost falling membership.
The rule was supposed to take effect last year, but the appeals court had blocked that from happening until legal questions were resolved.


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Have you discovered Compact Discoveries yet?
Discoveries is a radio series that takes a light, personal, friendly
approach to beautiful, classical and classic popular music. Each hour
is based on a different theme, such as "Discs for Dishwashing," "Best
Music for Back Rubs," "Musical Beasts," "Musical Feasts," "From Norway
to Broadway," "From the Classics to Carmen Cavallaro," "A CATalog of
Music," "The Color of Music," "Music by the Numbers," "Crazy About
Kalinnikov," "Sullivan without Gilbert," and "Nino Rota's Piano
The award-winning programs are hosted by Fred Flaxman, the author of the Pinnacle Award-winning memoir, Sixty Slices of Life… on Wry: The Private Life of a Public Broadcaster. He loves music and shares that enthusiasm with his audience. He delights particularly in uncovering unjustly neglected composers and compositions that listeners will enjoy on first hearing.
Now there are three free ways to listen to Compact Discoveries!
1. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week on the RadioTunes Internet Compact Discoveries Channel.
2. The programs of your choice streamed on demand via the Compact Discoveries website (just click on Listen Now! after the program description).
3. Tune in on your local public radio station in select towns and cities across the U.S. and abroad. If your favorite station doesn't carry the series, ask them to add it to their schedule.
Who pays for this service?
Compact Discoveries has been made possible in part by grants from an anonymous donor in Palm Beach, Florida; Isabel and Marvin Leibowitz; Art and Eva Stevens; the Puffin Foundation ("continuing the dialogue between art and the lives of ordinary people"); the Leroy Anderson Foundation; Barry and Florence Friedberg; members of the Compact Discoveries, Inc., Board of Directors; and listeners. Re-editing and distribution of 26 early programs originally distributed from Chicago by the WFMT Radio Network has been made possible by a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts ("a great nation deserves great art") and by the Public Radio Exchange Reversioning Project.
In-kind support, in the form of compact discs, comes from ArkivMusic.com, Bridge Records, Çedille Records, Chandos, CRI Recordings, Crystal Records, Delos, Divine Arts Recordings, Dorian, EMI and Virgin Classics, Fleur de Son Classics, Harmonia Mundi, Hyperion, Linn Records, MSR Records, Naïve, Navona Records, Naxos, Parma Recordings, Pierian, Reference Recordings, Sono Luminus, Telarc, Timpani, Universal, and Warner Classics.
Who runs this organization?
Compact Discoveries is a production of Compact Discoveries, Inc., a nonprofit, tax-exempt corporation under 501(c)(3) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Service codes. Contributions and bequests to Compact Discoveries, Inc., are thus tax deductible in the U.S. Contributions may be sent to Compact Discoveries, Inc., 36 Pickens Lane, Weaverville, NC 28787, or they may be made online by clicking the "Donate" button above.
The Board of Directors of Compact Discoveries, Inc., includes:
- Peter Bradley, retired instructor of English, Grossmont College, El Cajon, Calif. - Descanso, Calif.
- Peter Breiner, internationally known composer, conductor, arranger, pianist, and recording artist, New York, N.Y.
- James Brooks-Bruzzese, conductor of the Symphony of the Americas, Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
- Walter Meyer, retired U.S. Governemnt attorney - Reston, Va.
- Thomas Tirino, internationally known concert pianist, recording artist, composer, arranger, and musicologist - New York, N.Y.
The officers are:
- Fred Flaxman, President & CEO (former vice president of nonprofit public broadcasting stations WXEL-TV-FM, West Palm Beach, Florida; WTTW-TV, Chicago; and WETA-TV-FM, Washington, D.C., where he was founding manager of WETA-FM), Weaverville, N.C.
- Karl Miller, Vice President (president of Pierian Recording Society, a nonprofit corporation), Austin, Texas
- Annick Story Flaxman, Secretary (former assistant to the editor of Plate World magazine, Chicago, Ill.), Weaverville, N.C.
- Robert Anderson, Treasurer (retired senior economist with the U.S. Treasury Department, Washington, D.C.), Reston, Va.
Our thanks to Koch International Classics for providing this web site's introductory music: Brejeiro by Ernesto Nazareth, performed by pianist Thomas Tirino. You can hear more music by Nazareth on Compact Discoveries programs 1, 90 and 91.
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text: Print Overview How psoriasis developsHow psoriasis developsIn psoriasis, the life cycle of your skin cells greatly accelerates, leading to a buildup of dead cells on the surface of the epidermis. Psoriasis is a common skin condition that speeds up the life cycle of skin cells. It causes cells to build up rapidly on the surface of the skin. The extra skin cells form scales and red patches that are itchy and sometimes painful. Psoriasis is a chronic disease that often comes and goes. The main goal of treatment is to stop the skin cells from growing so quickly. There is no cure for psoriasis, but you can manage symptoms. Lifestyle measures, such as moisturizing, quitting smoking and managing stress, may help. Psoriasis care at Mayo Clinic Products & ServicesBook: Mayo Clinic Book of Home Remedies Symptoms Plaque psoriasisPlaque psoriasisPlaque psoriasis is the most common type of psoriasis. It usually causes dry, red skin lesions (plaques) covered with silvery scales. Guttate psoriasisGuttate psoriasisGuttate psoriasis, more common in children and adults younger than 30, appears as small, water-drop-shaped sores on the trunk, arms, legs and scalp. The sores are typically covered by a fine scale. Scalp psoriasisScalp psoriasisPsoriasis causes red patches of skin covered with silvery scales and a thick crust on the scalp most often extending just past the hairline that may bleed when removed. Inverse psoriasisInverse psoriasisInverse psoriasis causes smooth patches of red, inflamed skin. It's more common in overweight people and is worsened by friction and sweating. Nail psoriasisNail psoriasisPsoriasis can affect fingernails and toenails, causing pitting, abnormal nail growth and discoloration. Pustular psoriasisPustular psoriasisPustular psoriasis generally develops quickly, with pus-filled blisters appearing just hours after your skin becomes red and tender. It can occur in widespread patches or in smaller areas on your hands, feet or fingertips. Erythrodermic psoriasisErythrodermic psoriasisThe least common type of psoriasis, erythrodermic psoriasis can cover your entire body with a red, peeling rash that can itch or burn intensely. Psoriasis signs and symptoms are different for everyone. Common signs and symptoms include: Red patches of skin covered with thick, silvery scales Small scaling spots (commonly seen in children) Dry, cracked skin that may bleed Itching, burning or soreness Thickened, pitted or ridged nails Swollen and stiff joints Psoriasis patches can range from a few spots of dandruff-like scaling to major eruptions that cover large areas. Most types of psoriasis go through cycles, flaring for a few weeks or months, then subsiding for a time or even going into complete remission. There are several types of psoriasis. These include: Plaque psoriasis. The most common form, plaque psoriasis causes dry, raised, red skin lesions (plaques) covered with silvery scales. The plaques might be itchy or painful and there may be few or many. They can occur anywhere on your body, including your genitals and the soft tissue inside your mouth. Nail psoriasis. Psoriasis can affect fingernails and toenails, causing pitting, abnormal nail growth and discoloration. Psoriatic nails might loosen and separate from the nail bed (onycholysis). Severe cases may cause the nail to crumble. Guttate psoriasis. This type primarily affects young adults and children. It's usually triggered by a bacterial infection such as strep throat. It's marked by small, water-drop-shaped, scaling lesions on your trunk, arms, legs and scalp. The lesions are covered by a fine scale and aren't as thick as typical plaques are. You may have a single outbreak that goes away on its own, or you may have repeated episodes. Inverse psoriasis. This mainly affects the skin in the armpits, in the groin, under the breasts and around the genitals. Inverse psoriasis causes smooth patches of red, inflamed skin that worsen with friction and sweating. Fungal infections may trigger this type of psoriasis. Pustular psoriasis. This uncommon form of psoriasis can occur in widespread patches (generalized pustular psoriasis) or in smaller areas on your hands, feet or fingertips. It generally develops quickly, with pus-filled blisters appearing just hours after your skin becomes red and tender. The blisters may come and go frequently. Generalized pustular psoriasis can also cause fever, chills, severe itching and diarrhea. Erythrodermic psoriasis. The least common type of psoriasis, erythrodermic psoriasis can cover your entire body with a red, peeling rash that can itch or burn intensely. Psoriatic arthritis. In addition to inflamed, scaly skin, psoriatic arthritis causes swollen, painful joints that are typical of arthritis. Sometimes the joint symptoms are the first or only manifestation of psoriasis or at times only nail changes are seen. Symptoms range from mild to severe, and psoriatic arthritis can affect any joint. Although the disease usually isn't as crippling as other forms of arthritis, it can cause stiffness and progressive joint damage that in the most serious cases may lead to permanent deformity. When to see a doctor If you suspect that you may have psoriasis, see your doctor for an examination. Also, talk to your doctor if your psoriasis: Causes you discomfort and pain Makes performing routine tasks difficult Causes you concern about the appearance of your skin Leads to joint problems, such as pain, swelling or inability to perform daily tasks Seek medical advice if your signs and symptoms worsen or don't improve with treatment. You may need a different medication or a combination of treatments to manage the psoriasis. Mayo Clinic Minute: Fingernails are clues to your health Show transcript for video Mayo Clinic Minute: Fingernails are clues to your health Viven Williams: Your fingernails are clues to your overall health. Many people develop lines or ridges from the cuticle to the tip. Rachel Miest, M.D.: Those are actually completely fine and just a part of normal aging. Viven Williams: But Dr. Rachel Miest says there are other nail changes you should not ignore that may indicate … Rachel Miest, M.D.: … liver problems, kidney problems, nutritional deficiencies ... Viven Williams: … and other issues. Here are six examples: No. 1 is pitting. This could be a sign of psoriasis. Two is clubbing. Clubbing happens when your oxygen is low and could be a sign of lung issues. Three is spooning. It can happen if you have iron-deficient anemia or liver disease. Four is called "a Beau's line." It's a horizontal line that indicates a previous injury or infection. Five is nail separation. This may happen as a result of injury, infection or a medication. And six is yellowing of the nails, which may be the result of chronic bronchitis. For the Mayo Clinic News Network, I'm Vivien Williams. Request an Appointment at Mayo Clinic CausesThe cause of psoriasis isn't fully understood, but it's thought to be related to an immune system problem with T cells and other white blood cells, called neutrophils, in your body. T cells normally travel through the body to defend against foreign substances, such as viruses or bacteria. But if you have psoriasis, the T cells attack healthy skin cells by mistake, as if to heal a wound or to fight an infection. Overactive T cells also trigger increased production of healthy skin cells, more T cells and other white blood cells, especially neutrophils. These travel into the skin causing redness and sometimes pus in pustular lesions. Dilated blood vessels in psoriasis-affected areas create warmth and redness in the skin lesions. The process becomes an ongoing cycle in which new skin cells move to the outermost layer of skin too quickly — in days rather than weeks. Skin cells build up in thick, scaly patches on the skin's surface, continuing until treatment stops the cycle. Just what causes T cells to malfunction in people with psoriasis isn't entirely clear. Researchers believe both genetics and environmental factors play a role. Psoriasis triggers Psoriasis typically starts or worsens because of a trigger that you may be able to identify and avoid. Factors that may trigger psoriasis include: Infections, such as strep throat or skin infections Injury to the skin, such as a cut or scrape, a bug bite, or a severe sunburn Stress Smoking Heavy alcohol consumption Vitamin D deficiency Certain medications — including lithium, which is prescribed for bipolar disorder, high blood pressure medications such as beta blockers, antimalarial drugs, and iodides More InformationPsoriasis care at Mayo ClinicWhat are the risks of vaccinations for people living with psoriasis? Risk factorsAnyone can develop psoriasis, but these factors can increase your risk of developing the disease: Family history. This is one of the most significant risk factors. Having one parent with psoriasis increases your risk of getting the disease, and having two parents with psoriasis increases your risk even more. Viral and bacterial infections. People with HIV are more likely to develop psoriasis than people with healthy immune systems are. Children and young adults with recurring infections, particularly strep throat, also may be at increased risk. Stress. Because stress can impact your immune system, high stress levels may increase your risk of psoriasis. Obesity. Excess weight increases the risk of psoriasis. Lesions (plaques) associated with all types of psoriasis often develop in skin creases and folds. Smoking. Smoking tobacco not only increases your risk of psoriasis but also may increase the severity of the disease. Smoking may also play a role in the initial development of the disease. ComplicationsIf you have psoriasis, you're at greater risk of developing certain diseases. These include: Psoriatic arthritis. This complication of psoriasis can cause joint damage and a loss of function in some joints, which can be debilitating. Eye conditions. Certain eye disorders — such as conjunctivitis, blepharitis and uveitis — are more common in people with psoriasis. Obesity. People with psoriasis, especially those with more severe disease, are more likely to be obese. It's not clear how these diseases are linked, however. The inflammation linked to obesity may play a role in the development of psoriasis. Or it may be that people with psoriasis are more likely to gain weight, possibly because they're less active because of their psoriasis. Type 2 diabetes. The risk of type 2 diabetes rises in people with psoriasis. The more severe the psoriasis, the greater the likelihood of type 2 diabetes. High blood pressure. The odds of having high blood pressure are higher for people with psoriasis. Cardiovascular disease. For people with psoriasis, the risk of cardiovascular disease is twice as high as it is for those without the disease. Psoriasis and some treatments also increase the risk of irregular heartbeat, stroke, high cholesterol and atherosclerosis. Metabolic syndrome. This cluster of conditions — including high blood pressure, elevated insulin levels and abnormal cholesterol levels — increases your risk of heart disease. Other autoimmune diseases. Celiac disease, sclerosis and the inflammatory bowel disease called Crohn's disease are more likely to strike people with psoriasis. Parkinson's disease. This chronic neurological condition is more likely to occur in people with psoriasis. Kidney disease. Moderate to severe psoriasis has been linked to a higher risk of kidney disease. Emotional problems. Psoriasis can also affect your quality of life. Psoriasis is associated with low self-esteem and depression. You may also withdraw socially. More InformationPsoriasis care at Mayo ClinicPsoriasis-related health risksPsoriasis: What if I get psoriatic arthritis, too? By Mayo Clinic Staff Psoriasis care at Mayo Clinic Request an Appointment at Mayo Clinic Diagnosis & treatment March 13, 2019 Print Share on: FacebookTwitter Show references Bolognia JL, et al., eds. Psoriasis. In: Dermatology. 3rd ed. Philadelphia, Penn.: Saunders Elsevier: 2012. https://www.clinicalkey.com. Accessed Dec. 8, 2016. Longo DL, et al., eds. Eczema, psoriasis, cutaneous infections, acne, and other common skin disorders. In: Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine. 19th ed. New York, N.Y.: The McGraw-Hill Education; 2015. http://accessmedicine.com. Accessed Dec. 8, 2016. Papadakis MA, et al., eds. Dermatologic Disorders. In: Current Medical Diagnosis & Treatment 2016. 55th ed. New York, N.Y.: The McGraw-Hill Companies; 2016. http://.accessmedicine.com. Accessed Dec. 9, 2016. Psoriasis. National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases. http://www.niams.nih.gov/Health_Info/Psoriasis/. Accessed Dec. 9, 2016. Weigle N, et al. Psoriasis. 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