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The season long loan signing of Glenn Murray ends almost a season of speculation.
While I firmly believe that had Albion had him in their ranks last season they would now be a Premier League side, it's still a great signing making Brighton all the more stronger.
His return puts an end to perhaps one of the more regrettable episodes in Albion's recent history, in the fact he should never have left in the first place.
Whilst primarily it's about winning games of football at any level, to a degree both personality and opinion come into it aswell.
In former boss Gus Poyet's view, Craig Mackail-Smith was a better option upfront than Murray.
History has told us that this was a huge error, with noone knowing how much it may well have cost Albion in the ensuing five years.
Murray proved his class on his first return to Albion with Crystal Palace in September 2011.
That day Palace ran out 3-1 winners, with Murray netting the third, but after netting he ran straight back to the halfway line.
Top quality and even more reason to look forward to his first competitive goal since returning.
He's not the first 'big name' to make a return to Albion.
In October 1982, Peter Ward came back on loan following a tough two years under Brian Clough at Nottingham Forest.
He may well have put a few more on the gate each week, while also for Brighton in the third-round of their epic FA Cup run.
He may well have featured later rounds had it not been for Clough recalling him from his loan later that year.
Two members of the Seagulls 83' squad did return several years later also, Jimmy Case initially came back as player-coach to Liam Brady in 1993, before taking over as boss two years later.
Steve Foster also came back for a brief stint around that time but wasn't around for too long.
Micky Adams, another Albion legend, returned for a second stint as manager in 2008.
Adams came back to find Brighton in transition but his treatment by section of supporters and manner of his departure is something best kept in the past.
Thankfully, Bobby Zamora's return last summer was more of a successful one.
Although eventually blighted by injury, his early days back were great for both he and Brighton fans.
Whilst obvious comparisons are being made with Murray, with all due respect to Bobby, one of my all-time favourite Albion heroes, Murray's second stint at the club will be far more effective and beneficial.
If Glenn stays injury and suspension free, there is no reason why he cannot bag at least 15-20 goals, which could make all the difference.
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How Katie Button Learned to Make the Ultimate Gin and Tonic from Ferran Adrià
Katie Button started her culinary career as the first American server at El Bulli, and later scored the nearly impossible-to-get position in the restaurant's pastry kitchen. With her restaurant Cúrate, she's now proud to bring the Adrià spirit to the North Carolina hills.
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Katie Button; Cúrate, Asheville, NC
Plenty of chefs name-check the influence of the Spanish brothers Ferran and Albert Adrià. Not many can credit them as directly as Katie Button. Her story begins in Washington, DC, after she quit her PhD program in neuroscience and began waitressing at José Andrés's restaurant Minibar. Through Andrés, she got an internship at the Adriàs' El Bulli. Their first American server, Button waited on VIPs like Barbra Streisand and Alice Waters. She went home to get intensive dessert training, then returned for a nearly impossible-to-get position in El Bulli's pastry kitchen. Back to the US for good, Button launched Cúrate, with a menu of sublime tapas that synthesize local and Spanish flavors, like Carolina clams cooked in Asturian cider with chorizo. She's proud to bring the Adrià spirit to the North Carolina hills. "Gin and tonics are like oxygen to Spain, but you have to have quality gin and quality tonic water," she says. "At Cúrate we serve the ultimate G&T. It's garnished with fuchsias, but the key is Fever-Tree tonic from the UK; that was actually Ferran's discovery."
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Friday, May 30, 2008
It's All Over (Again)
For some reason, my nurse has decided that I should stay on my meds (and not drink or take xanax or anything like that) until I get new beta results on MONDAY. I'm really pissed about this. I mean, there is no fucking chance that this is viable.
So I've asked my doc (via e-mail) for a second opinion. Hopefully she'll write back by tomorrow and tell me to do whatever makes me feel good.
Thanks for all the support. Sorry for the letdown. Again. and Again. Here comes miscarriage number FOUR.
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
And So We Wait
And that's just it. She knows as well as I do that my track record isn't good here. Maybe this is a living pregnancy, maybe it's doomed. No way to know.
And so we wait until Friday. If it does't double, especially given my history, it's pretty much over.
This is just awful. You know that moment you wait for, the moment when you learn you're pregnant, and you get that warm rush, that giddy feeling, when you feel like you could shout the words "I'm pregnant!" from the rooftops? Yet another thing I've been robbed of.
Thanks for all the nice comments. If anyone has some good stories about low betas, feel free to share. Or just make them up. Anything to get me through the next two days.
Totally Freaking Out
It was 6 a.m. when I took the test. My last test, because I figured that once I had my beta I could stop obsessively peeing on expensive sticks every day. But I was so freaked out by the results that I dragged some clothes off and ran out to the grocery store (which luckily opens at 6) to buy another test.
I think I'm actually going insane. I can't believe I did that. And it's not like the second test was any better.
I know a pee-stick test is just an IF-you're-pregnant test, not a HOW-pregnant-are-you test. But I can't help but think this is very bad. If multiple tests are showing less HCG than the ones from two days ago, isn't that a sign that my beta is not doubling?
I asked my nurse this morning when she took my blood, and she said it doesn't mean anything. But I'm not sure I believe her.
I'm losing my mind.
Sunday, May 25, 2008
I know that half of you are going to want to start yelling and screaming (figuratively), jumping up and down (again, figuratively), and passing out cigars. I imagine that the other half of you are going to want to throw your computers against the wall, because that bitch acted like she was one of US; but she's just a fertile fraud and now I will never read her blog again.
Let's put these reactions on hold for a few weeks. Please, understand, that this is not a BIG FUCKING POSITIVE. It is a very tiny, very delicate, itty-bitty positive. Believe me, I would love to start designing the nursery, calculate my due date, and get all dreamy-eyed about whether it's a boy or a girl or twins.
But I've been here before. Several times. In fact, right about now is our real danger zone. J's sperm aren't great, and our embryos don't tend to last. Maybe things are turning around on that front—this is the first time we had blasts left over to freeze, which is a good sign—but I'm not counting my fetuses before they attach, if you will allow me such a cheesy turn of phrase.
The biggest concern right now is that this will turn out to be a chemical pregnancy. So allow me, if you will, to bitch about the phrase "chemical pregnancy."
The Babychaser's Rant About the Phrase "Chemical Pregnancy"
A "chemical pregnancy" appears to be any pregnancy that ends at or around the same time your period was going to start anyway. A year ago (almost to the day), I experienced a chemical pregnancy. IVF #1 was almost over. My beta was in two days, and I had yet to learn I could POAS to find out early. I started bleeding and cramping. Assuming the cycle had failed, I went in for my beta steeled for the worst. Imagine my shock and surprise when the nurse called in the afternoon and told me I was pregnant! I actually laughed at her. Mind you, she did say it didn't sound likely I would stay pregnant. And given how hard I was bleeding, I couldn't help but agree. But there was a chance.
So for two days I bled and cramped and cried. I had a bad cold, was in horrible pain from the cramps, and was completely overwrought. In my house I had cold medicine, percocet, and xanax—drugs that could magically heal all these ills, but I couldn't take any of them because I might still hang onto my baby.
The second beta was just going to be a relief, a go-ahead-and-take-your-drugs-it's-all-over phone call. But my beta had doubled; my pregnancy was still viable. So two more days of misery while I waited and cried out to the universe to please save my baby. It wasn't until four days after the first test, a week after I started bleeding, that I was sure the pregnancy was lost.
The phrase "chemical pregnancy" implies a fake pregnancy, a phantom, something not real that has trigged your hormones into throwing off false positives. This is not true. As far as I know, there is no such thing as a "chemical pregnancy" without an embryo at least partially implanting, creating a rise in HCG. You cannot have a "chemical pregnancy" without losing that embryo. In other words, you cannot have a "chemical pregnancy" without being pregnant.
I think they call it a "chemical pregnancy" because, before we invented the "chemicals" in an early pregnancy test (either by pee-stick or blood), women who had "chemical pregnancies" didn't know they were pregnant, because they never missed a period. The literature out there says women just thought they had had a late, and a "heavy" period.
Having gone through this, let me tell you: a chemical pregnancy miscarriage does not feel like a "heavy" period—it feels like a miscarriage. In fact, last year, before my beta results came in and when I had no idea the test would come out positive, the cramps were so bad, so burning, that I could picture some beast clawing at the inside of my uterus. My friend was in my office after a particularly bad moment, and I said to her, "I haven't felt this kind of cramps since my miscarriage." That's right, I said this when I thought I was just having a period. I could tell the difference.
And there was nothing phantom-like about the resulting hormone crash. My period, once it finally gets a day or two in, can be a kind of release, where my hormones get back to normal after the PMS buildup. But a week after my "chemical pregnancy," when my beta numbers finally started to drop, I crashed hard—the kind of hormone crash that comes only after a miscarriage.
Now I know that the further into a pregnancy, the worse the miscarriage. My chemical pregnancy was by far the easiest of my miscarriages, both physically and emotionally. But it was real. Not fake, not false, not phantom, not a fluke. I was pregnant, however briefly, and I lost that pregnancy, and it was painful and horrible.
I'm pretty sure the phrase "chemical pregnancy" was invented by a man.
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
A Shout Out (and a Pink Rose) to Io
Just when you think infertility has dumped all of the world's unfairness right in your lap, life comes at you and kicks you in the balls.
I'm referring my dear friend Io, who has had the shit kicked out of her by the Real World (not the fake Real World on TV, the real Real World on Planet Earth) this month. It's easy, when wallowing in the mud pit of infertility, to forget that there are other bad things that can happen to you, that there are other ways you can get hurt, that there are other forces out there that can smash your dreams into smithereens.
Io's been through a lot. A few months ago, she and her fabulous husband, A, plunked down the bulk of their savings for sperm-extracting surgery, step one on their two-step plan to have a baby. Step two was to save every spare penny for IVF. This step might take as long as a year or more, time while she was resigned to watch the rest of us gorge on insurance-covered IVF, shared-risk plans, or other "affordable" options. Granted, participation in an IVF or FET cycle is no treat. But imagine being the pillar of support for everyone else that's going through it, while you wait and save and hope that someday you too can join the miserable party.
This is what Io's been doing. And she's been a real trooper about it.
So imagine our dismay when she found out earlier this month that A didn't pass the bar. No biggie, right? That's what we all told her (I'm feeling particularly guilty about this). People fail the bar the first time all the time. They don't lose their jobs, nothing bad really happens. They just take it again, right?
But A did lose his job. Only days later. And now he's devastated and brokenhearted. I can't imagine how awful he feels, and how hard it must be for her to watch him hurting like that. And what's she supposed to say to make him feel better? That it isn't a problem? That this isn't a setback? All that saving, that scrimping and hoping and saving, now that money going to pay the bills while A looks for a new job. And Io might have to leave a job she loves, just so she can support them for awhile.
And the think about this that sucks the worst, that just seems so wrong to me, is that it has nothing to do with infertility. It's just life. Raw, rotten, sucky, brutal life. And as much as I seem to have come to terms with how unfair infertility itself is, I am having trouble wrapping my head around this flavor of unfairness. The kind that snatches away your hopes and dreams, the kind that has no relationship to science or nature.
Io, you've meant so much to me. You were one of my first friends out here, and you've been strong for all of us even when you couldn't play along. And now you have to be strong for A, to show him how much he's worth, even when he feels like he's nothing. And you have to be strong for you, to hold yourself together when it's all falling apart. I know you can handle this. I know you will see it through, and that you and A will find the right track again. But I'm cursing the universe for you, my friend. Because it isn't fair that one person should have to be so strong for so long, with no reward.
So I'm passing on my pink rose to you, honey. I wish I could pass on luck, or money, or a job for A, or even peace of mind. But I'm all out of those. So I just pass on my thoughts, and perhaps give a place for others who are worried about you to comment as well.
The rules are as follows (but feel free to ignore this if you want to):
1. On your blog, copy and paste the award, these rules, a link back to the person who selected you, and a link to this post: http://smartone.typepad.com/smartone/2008/05/pink-is-my-favo.html. You will find the story behind the Pink Rose Award and other graphics to choose from there.
2. Select as many award recipients as you would like, link to their blogs (if they have one), and explain why you have chosen them.
3. Let them know that you have selected them for an award by commenting on one of their posts.
4. If you are selected, pass it on by giving the Pink Rose Award to others.
5. If you find that someone you want to nominate has already been selected by someone else, you can still honor them by posting a comment on their award post stating your reasons for wishing to grant them the award.
6. You do not have to wait until someone nominates you to nominate someone else.
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
I Hate EVERYONE.
The dental assistant who fitted me for the wrong kind of mouth guard yesterday, who had to call me today and tell me to take another hour and a half out of my life to come get fitted again. (Though she kindly told me they "wouldn't charge me" for the second office visit. She's very lucky she got my voice mail—I don't think she would have liked my response.)
The guy on the Metro this evening who made me practically crawl around him to get to the only open spot, then stood there leaning against the only pole within reach. And when I did grab on, wedging my fingers in between the pole and his back, he didn't budge. I did my best to twist my knuckles into him, shifting them occasionally for maximum effect. When he looked back at me, I gave him one of those "you wanna try me?" looks. You know the one: slightly raised eyebrows, bland expression. The worst part was, this asshole was a Metro employee, neon orange vest and all. I was incensed. I even thought about writing Metro to complain.
The lady that got onto the escalator on the left side, in front of me, but didn't walk up. (We DC commuters can get a bit militant about these things.)
Whoever it was that peed in the Metro station under my office two weeks ago, making it smell so pungent I want to hurl every time I go down there. (DC Metro is cleaner than most city subways, so I'm not used to this. Ugh.)
The guy in front of me at the metal detector this morning, who didn't seem to realize that "metal detector" means that all METAL needs to come out of his pockets. It took him three tries to get it right. Where do these people come from? I go through two to three metal detectors a day. How is it this guy has never experienced even one?
The guy in the office next to mine who freaks out every time I call the building manager to complain that it's so cold that I'm getting frostbite. It's 80 degrees outside, and I need gloves in my office. (And when it's hot, this guy always comes in and asks to borrow my second fan. Even when I have explicitly told him that I did not want to lend it to him any more, because then when it gets hotter in the afternoon and I want two fans––which is my god-given right because they are both MINE––I feel bad about taking it back, and that I would not lend it to him anymore, and that he really needs to buy his own fan. Seriously, this guy borrowed my fan again last week, after a winter of fighting with me over it. Who the fuck does he think he is? Any normal person would be embarrassed to even think about it, let alone try it again. Sheesh, the government is full of freaks.) I spent the day huddled under two sweaters with my space heater mucking up the air, cursing his name. Asshole.
My husband, for not being here to make me less crazy. (And who, when he's here, I sometimes want to kill because I am so crazy.)
Those too-rabid Red Sox fans who bought all the tickets (translation: all the tickets under $45) to the Red Sox / Orioles game at Camden Yards on the day I had planned to go see my beloved Sox. Creeps.
My across-the-street neighbor, who has a perfect lawn, while I seem capable of growing only clover, dandelions, and some prickly abomination that literally spits seeds up in the air if you so much as breathe on it (that fucking weed is too clever by half—how am I supposed to fight that?).
The writers of Grey's Anatomy, who have ruined an incredibly soothing soapy-but-my-husband-will-still-watch-it show in the course of just one season.
My mother-in-law, who, when I went to visit on Mother's Day, promptly asked me for my sister's e-mail address so she could send her a Mother's Day e-card.
The guy who invented estrogen (in pill form, I know a GUY didn't invent the actual hormone), and then progesterone, and then thought it would be fun to put the two together and stick them in a 36-year-old, just to see what would happen.
Oh, and pregnant women. Every one of them.
So? Anyone else out there grooving on their own hormone-cocktail? Who do YOU hate?
Thursday, May 8, 2008
Can You Focus Too Much on Plan B?
But I ponder this question today, in the wake of another total breakdown, this time at my acupuncturist's office last night. She asked me how I was doing "in here," tapping at her heart, and I shrugged noncommittally. I started telling her about how the hormones are making me bitchy (at J, and only J, because I can control it well enough around everyone else), which makes me not like myself very much. Then, as she started putting pins in various places, I started telling her about how much this cycle was costing us, and about the shared risk and about our plans to go right into it if this cycle doesn't work, and about how much that was going to cost.
"You're talking like you've already given up on the cycle you're doing right now," she said, seeming appalled.
"I know," I responded, thinking to myself, I have. "But I need to get the next one set up, or we'll miss our deadline for it and it will be August before I can fit another cycle in."
"You're thinking like a lawyer," she said, to which I responded, a little hotly, "Well, I am a lawyer."
"But can't you just be in the now, just take this one step at a time? It would be such a shame if you were sitting there next Thursday (transfer day) and you weren't even a part of what was happening."
Of course, that got me crying, and kind of mad. Because what she described is exactly what I am trying to accomplish this cycle. I am trying to pretend it isn't happening, to just go through the motions but keep focusing on the next cycle, to be so ready for the negative beta that it'll barely sting. (I'm actually kind of worried about the timing. My BFF from Boston is coming to visit me at the end of the month; by my calculations she is going to arrive one or two days after my beta. It's okay if I fall apart in front of her, but I don't want to ruin her whole trip by being depressed.)
My acupuncturist thinks that crying is a really good thing, that there are tears stuck inside my head that need to come out. After three years of IF, I'm of the belief that I have a limitless supply of tears. Once I start crying, I usually can't stop unless I take a xanax. And if I cry for more than a few minutes, I get a really bad headache. You would think that with this combination I wouldn't let myself cry much, but the truth is that I cry a lot. So while my acupuncturist is telling me it's good for me to let it all out, I'm trying to tell her that I've let it all out many many times, but it's never, well, out. Instead of having a fixed amount of grief in me, it's like I have this bottomless well of it, and letting it out does nothing to decrease the amount that's still in there.
But after she left the room, as I lay there trying to slow the tears slipping sideways along my cheeks into my ears, I started wondering if she was just a little bit right. Not necessarily about the crying, because, seriously, how much can a girl cry before it's just enough? But about my entire approach to this cycle, and probably the next and the one after that. I started to wonder if maybe I could jeopardize my cycle by refusing to acknowledge it. If I could be doing myself a disservice by refusing to acknowledge how devastated I'm going to be if this fails. (Have I mentioned that I think this is likely to fail?)
She certainly was right about one thing—I am deliberately distancing myself from what is happening to me. I am thinking like a lawyer. And let's face it, that's how I deal with life. While I like to think of myself as a hippie, flower-child type, the truth is that I'm not. I'm not spontaneous. Nope. I'm all about Plan B. I have been for a long time. I like to know my driving directions four steps ahead of where I am. I make long lists (and enjoy doing it) before I go on vacation. I constantly rehearse conversations in my head: what I'm going to say to opposing counsel about settlement; how I'm going to handle the receptionist at the RE's office if she presents me with a bill tomorrow morning; what is the best way to e-mail my mom that will keep her from calling me; even how I'm going to talk to J about delicate issues. I like to have a backup plan for every life event, and a backup if the backup fails. So is it any wonder that, in the no-guarantees world of trying to get a baby, I'm all about Plan B, and C, and even D? (Note: if you think I'm using these terms randomly, Plan B is shared risk IVF, Plan C is IUI with donor sperm, and Plan D is adoption.) And something I realized last night? I break down my backup plans to myself when I'm tense, or scared, or completely freaked out. Case-in-point: all I've been able to think about or talk about in the past two weeks is "the plan," particularly getting into the shared risk program. Not about how I'm feeling. Not about whether this is going to work. Just, over and over again, the details of the plan.
But is my acupuncturist right about this being a bad thing? I'm starting to think maybe she is. The most obvious point is that "the plan" is constantly on my mind, but I'm not at all sure it is bringing me comfort or peace. As she rightly pointed out, it isn't going to take much of my time and attention to set up the shared risk program. But I can't stop thinking about it. And maybe being all OCD about it isn't all that healthy.
The other part, which I'm less sure about, was what really got me crying––her concern about my state of mind when we do the transfer (and presumably during the 2ww). I'm not a big believer in wishing-makes-it-so, but as I was lying there in the dark (at this point desperately wishing I could get up and blow my nose and take some Tylenol), a horrible though occurred to me: what if, by repeating to myself—mantra style––that this cycle won't work, and by distancing myself from the transfer, my poor little embryos don't feel welcome in my uterus? What if they feel rejected and sad? What if I really can sabotage my own pregnancy? What if they really do sense my feelings towards them?
Because let's face it, I have been openly resentful of these little frosties. They probably aren't as good as the three that failed last cycle, and there are only two of them, so I have been dismissive of their chances. And, because they exist, we have spent almost $7,000 on the freezing and FET. I was all set to lay out the money for shared risk––money that we get back if we fail––and be into the relative freedom of a flat rate for 6 cycles. But then these two little guys survived, and they put a wrench in those plans. Because you can't lay out $22K when you could get pregnant just by spending another $5K. I've even told a few friends that I kind of wish we hadn't bothered paying for the freezing in the first place.
See? I'm obsessing about the money again.
The bottom line is this: I'm not coping with this cycle. That negative beta hit me hard. I thought a miscarriage was the worst thing that could happen to me. But the miscarriages, while awful, gave me hope. This failed cycle really shook my confidence, and J's confidence, and for the first time since I decided to have the surgery and keep trying, it occurred to me that that might not work at all, that we could end up with nothing.
I'm scared about my reaction to the negative beta waiting for me at the end of this ride. And I'm scared about J's reaction, too. We both got burned badly last month. A repeat would be devastating. So I distance myself from it all.
I don't know where this is going (and obviously I don't know how to end this post). But I think about all the people who haven't been through this, who think they know what's hard about IVF––the needles, the early doctor appointments, the hormones, the fist-sized ovaries. They're so wrong. That stuff sucks, but it's nothing I can't handle. It's that negative beta at the end of the rainbow. That's the killer.
Monday, May 5, 2008
Just Call Me McNeedy
It's been a long time since I posted. I've been feeling very low, very depressed, and pretty damn antisocial. J's been home a lot the last week, which has been great, but also has gotten in the way of my blogging.
So I was all set to post today, because I feel like it's rude to just lay out a post like my last one and not follow up. But then last night I sliced my index finger open, because I forgot that knives are not only sharp when you're chopping, but also when you're cleaning them. I'm still hoping it's going to heal without stitches.
What that means is that this is going to be brief, because typing hurts. Here's what's up:
1. Fucking crap-ass insurance company is hosing me. After telling me on the phone that of course an FET would be covered, I learn that it is not. The same day, I learn that my $3,500 FET is actually $5,000, because my blasts need assisted hatching. So now, counting the freezing, we're at $7,000 for this cycle. The cycle I really don't think will work. And I learn all this the hard way, after the incompetent ho-bitch who handles insurance at my RE's office fails to tell me that the insurance has given her a final answer, and fails to tell me the full amount, before I go in for a mid-cycle sono. So there I am standing in the hallway about to go into the sono room and she's yelling down the hallway that I can't have my sono because I don't have authorization. And I'm yelling at her that she can't stop my progress mid-cycle, and perhaps she should have told me that I would have to lay out five grand that morning. And she doesn't believe that I'm already into my cycle, and that she said that was okay. And she thinks she DID tell me that I had to pay that day. Luckily, our shouting match was in front of my RE, who was appalled. She gave us the name of the office manager to contact about all the problems we've had with this person. But the bottom line is that I had to lay out another $5,000 today.
2. Estrogen is not my friend. I thought this FET cycle would be a breeze, because I'd been on these drugs before. But the quantity makes a difference I guess. Three estrogen pills a day now, and they are fucking me up big time. Every time I had to increase the amount I would get horrible headaches. And even now that those have passed, I'm dealing with awful mood swings, depression, fatigue, and overall bitchiness. God, I hate the bitchiness. Isn't all this bad enough without me having to hate myself on top of it?
3. J and I seem distant. We've been spending a lot more time together, but I'm still feeling like we're on two different tracks. Both heading in the same direction, but not on the journey together. He agrees, but doesn't know what to do to fix it. He says it's something we just need to ride out to the end. I told him that I don't think we can do that—what if this takes a year or more? I suspect the problem is that he's depressed, and it's making him withdrawn. But I don't think he's ever been depressed, the real kind of depression, in his life. I'm not convinced he knows how to handle it.
I meant to be in a better mood when I wrote. Every day I try to pull out of this pit, to start feeling better. Not only is this depression and overall anger not good for me, I think it could actually reduce my chances of having this FET work. I just have to mellow out, cheer up, at the very least find some contentment and peace in life. So far, though, I'm failing miserably at that.


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Mayor Ric Porter
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I am privileged to be serving as the Mayor of Hawarden. It is a great position to be in because Hawarden is such a great community to be a part of! The City of Hawarden has a long history of being a progressive community along with being filled with kind and caring people.
I could tell you all about our past where our fore fathers were building our community by getting into municipal owned gas and electric and where not too many years ago we were the first city in Iowa to get into the telecommunications business. Or I could tell you about all of the economic development opportunities that our community has to offer, but you can read those elsewhere on our website. Or I could tell you about our wonderful schools, churches, parks, or recreation our town has to offer. But I would rather tell you about the people that make up our community. We are a diverse community, made up of young and old, and of many ethnic backgrounds. Our citizens volunteer at church, for civic organizations, at schools and care greatly for each other. As Leo Buscaglia once said, "Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around." I invite anyone to come and be a part of our community and to share in caring for and with others. As we are moving forward we look to others to join us in making Hawarden "home".


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Model Photo Shoot with Daphne C
I've known Daphne since I started to work with GEMINI Models over 15 years ago. I'm very lucky to have a dynamic influence like Daphne in my life. A pro in front of the camera and always the life of the party, Daphne is one of the wonderful women who helped me to feel confident and really take the runway, and life, with my best foot forward.
I wish Daphne the best of luck as she continues to be represented locally by GEMINI! Check out her link below.


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I think I have a jean short problem. I am absolutely loving mine and wearing them all of the time. I like this outfit because it mixes pretty feminine pieces like the floral top and white cardigan, which both could be dressed up, with the super casual cut off jean short. Fun, casual, hot weather outfit!
Floral shirt – Loft
White cardigan – Old Navy
Jean shorts – Target
Nude flats – TJ Maxx
Teal crossbody purse – Target
Gold link watch – Michael Kors


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Sir William Fettes Douglas, 1822-1891
Today's Christmas song - Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)
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This painting reminds me of a place near our home called The Book Barn. It's a huge 19th century structure with 4 floors. I think you would like it. It has long stone hallways, arched doorways, little nook and cranny areas to sit and read. You could get lost in it, really. It's one of my favorite places. The weblink is: http://www.bookbarn.com/
if you're interested in a virtual tour :)
lovely painting
How funny it reminds me of a book store that I used to go to in Cheshire called Barnbooks... at Peartree farm Norbury ...
lovely place to browse old books and spend too much cash!
What a lovely place, I just watched the video.
You need at least a whole day there!
And we don't even have a bookstore where I live..


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The light, feathery substance that we use to wipe off sweat, blow our noses or just clean up a surface in the kitchen or use in the toilet has been given a few names such as toilet paper, facial tissues, paper towels, industrial wipes, table napkins, diapers etc. Within each type there are varieties of tissues based on colour, textures, decorations, patterns, perfumed or moistened. There are a few types of tissues that are being used and the following guideline will inform you the characteristics of each type.
Toilet tissues
This category of tissue is the most commonly used in households. Many households feel that they might not be able to survive without toilet tissues. The lowest grade of paper can be found in this variety of light feathery substance. These can be used not only in toilets but also to remove make up, for nose care and to wipe up spills on any surfaces. Toilet tissues can be colourful, be perfumed, patterned and even medicated. The most important features of these papers are fibre quality, fiberness and robustness.
Paper towels
This is the second most purchased category of tissue by consumers. Not only is this used in households, but you will find it stacked up in an toilet paper Australia at hotels, airports, hospitals and restaurants too. The strength of this paper tissue solely depends on the quality of the fibre, the chemicals and the use. The weight of this napkin ranges from 20g to 24g.
Facial tissues
This is the softest tissue that is used by consumers for cleaning faces. It is thin, absorbent, soft and can be disposed easily. They are also known as handkerchiefs and are manufactured and distributed in cardboard boxes. Facial handkerchiefs can be used to reduce the spread of infection when an individual is having a flu or another disease.
Table napkins
These napkins will be found mainly on dining tables at hotels, restaurants and other food outlets. Bulk napkins can be bought for commercial purposes and will be provided in different colours, textures and patterns.
Wrapping tissue
The thinnest and translucent tissue paper you find in the market is usually used for wrapping gifts made of ceramics and glass. You can even use wrapping tissue to wrap up clothes, shoes and other gifts.
Knowing the exact type of tissue that should be used for a particular purpose will not only help save cost, but it will look more effective when in use. This will be very important in the service industry and should be part of the training to all staff.


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text: Welcome on the website of the National Committee on Biomedical Engineering (NCBME). Biomedical engineering is the multidisciplinary field concerning engineering research, developments and applications in the (bio-) medicine sector. It advances knowledge in engineering, biology and medicine, and improves human health through cross-disciplinary activities that integrate engineering sciences with the biomedical sciences and clinical practice. Some of the well-established specialty areas within the field of biomedical engineering are: bioinstrumentation, biomechanics, biomaterials, system physiology, clinical engineering, imaging, ergonomics and rehabilitation engineering.


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Mindy, Brown Leather Purse
Mindy is a cute any occasion small bag. She measures 8x5x1-1/2, and sports our signature French bound flap design and the optional Croco accent. Her 60" spaghetti strap is fully adjustable by pulling excess strap inside the bag. Convenient open and zipper pockets are just under the flap on the front panel of the lined main compartment.


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MacGregor Point Provincial Park often invites guest speakers to conduct guided hikes or evening presentations. These guest speakers are generally experts in biology and the local flora and fauna. We also try to get several live animal guest speakers in each summer, starring birds of prey, reptiles, mammals, and even amphibians! For further information and dates when guest speakers will be at Macgregor Point Provincial Park please call the MacGregor Point Park Visitor Centre or view our weekly program notice.
Speaking of Wildlife always bring a van full of amazing critters!
Wild Ontario visit with their feathered friends.


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New Orleans police say a man was shot and killed at about 8:00 Wednesday night in the 4900 block of Painters Street in Gentilly.
Police say the man was able to give them a general description of his attacker as well as the car he may have been driving before he died.
About an hour before the murder in Gentilly, police were called to a double shooting in the 2200 block of Saint Andrew Street in Central City.
Police say one man was shot in the chest and, at last word, was in critical condition at an area hospital.
They also say a seven-year-old girl was hit by a stray bullet at the Central City scene. She was taken to the hospital and listed in good condition.
Anyone with information should call Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111.


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Convicted Charleston, South Carolina, shooter and avowed white supremacist Dylann Roof gave a brief opening statement in court Wednesday morning, telling a jury he wanted to represent himself so his lawyers wouldn't introduce evidence of mental illness.
"It isn't because I have a mental illness that I don't want you to know about," he said, according to media reports. "It isn't because I have a secret."
In the statement made during the sentencing phase of his trial over the killing of nine black parishioners in 2015, Roof made no mention of the crime he confessed to committing, the victims, or the potential death sentence he faces.
Roof was convicted in December of 33 federal counts of hate crimes.
He told the jury Wednesday there was nothing wrong with him psychologically, "other than the fact that I trust people that I shouldn't."
"If you happen to remember anything that my lawyers said … I ask you to forget it," he said, referring to statements his attorney David Bruck gave before Roof's conviction in which he mused about Roof's state of mind and rationality during the shooting.
Roof was restricted by US District Judge Richard Gergel in his courtroom movements, ordered to speak from behind a podium. He was barred from approaching the jury, witnesses, or the judge, according to Reuters. Roof has previously said he will not call witnesses or offer evidence.
Roof has been ruled competent to stand trial and fit to serve as his own lawyer, despite efforts from his defense team to prove otherwise.
Prosecutor Nathan Williams argued in his opening statement Wednesday that several aggravating factors proved the death penalty was justified in Roof's case, including the racially motivated nature of his crimes and the lack of any visible remorse from Roof.
Williams showed the jury a handwritten journal entry from six weeks after Roof was arrested, according to BuzzFeed.
"I would like to make it crystal clear that I do not regret what I did," the note said. "I am not sorry. I have not shed a tear for the innocent people I killed.
"I do feel sorry for the innocent white children forced to live in this sick country and I do feel sorry for the innocent white people that are killed daily at the hands of the lower races. I have shed a tear of self pity for myself. I feel pity that I had to do what I did in the first place. I feel pity that I had to give up my life because of a situation that should have never existed."
The last inmate executed in South Carolina was 36-year-old Jeffrey Motts in 2011. Motts had been convicted of murdering his cellmate in 2005 while serving life sentences for two other murders.


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I've been listening to the debut album from Cornish folk-pop outfit Bache for a few weeks now. Honestly, I don't know what to make of it. The Truth Hurts, released on May 6th, is catchy, energetic and infectious. It's also a little bit lost in places. Singer Andrew Bache has written a batch of songs that aren't going to turn the world upside down but they are worth your time.
All of these songs are on subjects that we are all familiar with, love and loss. Being young and naive. There's rebelliousness and regret. As I say, the wheel isn't being reinvented here but Bache's vocals are charming and there's an endearing feel to the record overall. Where it falls down, for me, is in the flow of the songs.
The first three songs, which include two of the albums three singles, encompass the charm and infectious energy that make me want to see this band live (they're from Cornwall and haven't played Scotland to my knowledge). The next two songs… On first listen, I genuinely thought that they were one song, with a key change. 'I'm So Sorry' and 'F*ck You' both focus on a bad relationship, who with? Who knows… Both are good songs, the former more punchy and aggressive and the latter more tuneful, cleverer. Both say the same thing which I am sure is why they are placed together in the running order of the album but I think that takes away the impact of 'F*ck You'. They also don't feed into the second half of the album as smoothly as I would like.
The second half of the album draws on the more folky influences. It's more melancholic and really brittle in parts, particularly 'Runaway' where the pain conveyed in Bache's vocal is clear for all to hear. I will admit, it took several listens to accept that this was a good vocal performance. Initially I thought the vocals overpowered the backing guitar but it's a song that has grown on me immensely. 'Raise A Glass' is the penultimate track but it really ought to be the closer. It's probably a cliché to say a song lamenting loss and toasting the future should close the album but clichés are good things sometimes. The actual closer 'Mainstream' has a catchy chorus but, here we go with contradictions, it's cliched and clunky. Maybe there's a joke I'm not getting. It's most probably a favourite live as I can imagine it being a bit of a singalong. I just don't think it should have been the last song here.
In summary, The Truth Hurts is a more than decent album and I look forward to seeing Bache perform live, should they ever venture north. It just could have been better.
The Truth Hurts is available online from May 6th.
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By: Matylda Zamudio
New Kensington, Pa. – The Penn State Beaver men's basketball team took down PSUAC rival New Kensington 92-68 in Wednesday night's road game.
Four of Beaver's starters earned double-digit points tonight with junior guard John Foster (Austin/Del Valle) leading the charge, earning a game-high 30 points as well as nine rebounds for the game. Following Foster was PSUAC Player of the Week sophomore forward Andrew Brady (Alliance/Marlington), who earned his second double-double in a row with 25 points and 13 rebounds.
Freshman guard Keon Butler (Annapolis/Star Severn School) contributed 14 points and four rebounds and freshman forward Austin Brady (Alliance/Marlington) contributed 13 points and six rebounds for the night.
1st half: Beaver came out aggressive early, taking an early 9-1 lead in the first four minutes of the game. At 9:26, New Kensington fought back and cut the deficit to only two points (15-13), but a but three straight 3-pointers, including two from Foster, helped Beaver edge out an 11-point lead (24-13). The teams remained close with Beaver holding on to a slight lead over New Kensington until the visitors ran into foul trouble, sending Beaver to the line to hit 10 free throws in the final five minutes of the half. Beaver hit 14-17 from the free-throw line and led by 19 at halftime (45-26). Foster and Andrew Brady combined for 28 of Beaver's 45 in the first.
2nd half: Beaver maintained a hefty lead for the first 10 minutes of the second half, however, New Kensington managed to cut Beaver's lead to only 10 points at the 9:20 mark (67-57). But in the latter half of the second, the Lions became dominant off the glass, efficiently rebounding the ball from both sides of the floor which propelled Beaver to build back up a 20-point lead. Beaver's largest lead came at 1:59, when Foster found Butler, who sank a jumper from behind the arch to give Beaver a 26-point lead (88-26). Beaver controlled the tempo of the game and thanks to an early 19-point lead and a collective effort by the team, Beaver took down New Kensington, 92-68.
Box Score Highlights: Beaver outshot New Kensington 52.6 percent to 38.1 percent from the field and shot 86.2 percent from the line, hitting 25-29 shots from the charity stripe. Beaver outrebounded New Kensington 45-27, racked six more assists, and outscored New Kensington 36-26 on points in the points in the paint.
With today's win against New Kensington, Beaver improves to 5-2 in the PSUAC standings and a 9-4 regular season record.
Beaver will return for more conference action on the road against Penn State Fayette on Saturday, Jan. 12. The game begins at 3 p.m.


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Watch this interesting video I found on youtube with Walter Brueggemann's view on the Bible. I'm not sure I agree with everything he says on the 'mutation' in God from violence to sacrificial love, but it is something to consider and think about. Does God change? Hm…
Walter Brueggemann
The priority of preaching
Here are three amazing videos on preaching with Walter Brueggemann.
The first one is on the priority of preaching in pastoral ministry:
Here's another one on preaching as the offer of God's gracious self:
No single meaning
Quote from Walter Brueggemann, "Divine Presence Amid Violence. Contextualizing the Book of Joshua", p. ix:
"The conviction that Scripture is revelatory literature is a constant, abiding conviction among the communities of Jews and Christians that gather around the book. But that conviction, constant and abiding as it is, is problematic and open to a variety of alternative and often contradictory or ambiguous meanings. Clearly that conviction is appropriated differently in various contexts and various cultural settings. Current attention to hermeneutics convinces many of us that there is no single, sure meaning for any text. The revelatory power of the text is discerned and given precisely through the action of interpretation which is always concrete, never universal, always contextualized, never 'above the fray', always filtered through vested interest, never in disinterested purity."


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How to Treat a Swollen Vein
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Swollen veins (varicose veins) can be painful and unsightly. Veins can swell for quite a few reasons, though they most commonly occur when there is something blocking them or hindering proper blood flow. Common conditions that can cause swollen veins are pregnancy, heredity, weight, age and thrombophlebitis (an inflamed vein with associated blood clot). You will likely notice them bulging near the surface of your skin, and sometimes causing you pain. In most cases you can reduce the swelling at home. Make sure you take action against swollen veins quickly — if you leave them alone they will likely get worse.
Finding Relief Quickly
1Put on compression stockings. One way to get relief from swollen veins is to put on compression stockings. These are tight-fitting stockings that put pressure on your legs to help push blood through your veins, reducing vessel diameter and improving blood flow. There are two types of compression stockings you can get without a doctor's prescription, or you can get the strongest kind by talking to your doctor.[1]
- Follow manufacturer recommendations regarding when and how long to wear compression stockings. Make sure to check your skin condition underneath the stockings multiple times each day. Advanced age, diabetes, nerve damage, and other conditions can place an individual at greater risk for skin damage associated with prolonged pressure and skin infections. The stockings should be the appropriate size for the person using them and not too tight.
- Support pantyhose. These are merely tight stockings, which offer the least amount of pressure. They will provide pressure to your entire leg, not a particular part, but can be helpful if the swelling isn't serious.
- Over-the-counter (OTC) gradient compression hose. These are sold in medical supply and drugstores, and will provide more targeted pressure. Look for products labelled "gradient" or "graduated."
- By talking to a doctor, you can get prescription stockings. These are the stockings that give the most pressure to your legs. They can be targeted to different parts of your legs to make sure you get pressure where you need it most. Make sure you wear them as often as directed. If you do get a prescription, don't stop wearing them without consulting your doctor.[2]
2Elevate your legs. To get blood flowing out of your legs and back towards your heart, lie down and raise them above your heart. Elevate your legs at least 15 minutes, three to four times a day.[3]:
- Some good ways to elevate your legs include putting pillows under your legs while you lie in bed, lying on a couch with your legs elevated on pillows on a chair in front of you, or leaning back in a reclining chair that will elevate your legs above your heart.
- Do not elevate your legs more than six times a day, as it puts a good deal of pressure on your vein's walls.
3Take NSAIDs to reduce swelling. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) can help reduce swelling in your veins. NSAIDs provide relief by blocking the release of prostaglandins, which cause swelling and pain. It is important to take NSAIDs on a full stomach to prevent tummy aches and hyperacidity.[4]
- Do not start taking NSAIDs without consulting your doctor first. He can recommend dosage amounts to provide the best relief while not overdoing it. Use of NSAIDs for more than two weeks may cause the side effect of stomach or intestine ulcers.
- Common NSAIDs include aspirin, Ibuprofen (sold commercially as Advil or Nuprin), Naproxen (Aleve), and Ketoprofen (Orudis KT).
4Consider other medications. If you are suffering from thrombophlebitis, you may need medication that thins the blood or dissolves clots. You will need a prescription for these drugs, so talk to your doctor about the best options for you.[5]
- Blood-thinning medications will prevent your blood from clotting, creating better flow in your veins. Common blood-thinners include heparin or fondaparinux (sold as Arixtra), warfarin (Coumadin) or rivaroxaban (Xarelto).
- Clot-dissolving medications deal with clots that already exist, and are usually used for more extensive and serious cases. These include alteplase (Activase), and will dissolve blood clots currently in your veins.
5Use natural remedies for reducing swelling. If you are uncomfortable, or unable, to take NSAIDs, consider some natural remedies to reduce the swelling. You should talk to your doctor about using these treatments as well, making sure that your dosage is right and that they don't interact with other medications you may be taking.[6]
- Licorice root extracts can be taken internally or externally. Make sure the form you take it in is diluted properly. Avoid using if you have heart disease, hormone-sensitive cancers (breast, ovarian, uterine, or prostate), high blood pressure, diabetes, disease of the liver or kidney, low potassium, erectile dysfunction, or if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
- Apply marigold herbs to the affected area before putting on compression, either a cloth or your stockings.
- Epsom salt baths can also reduce swelling. Add one to two cups of salt to bath water and let it dissolve before soaking in it. You don't need to wash yourself with it, just sit and relax.[7] Take at least one bath per week, or soak your feet in lukewarm water with Epsom salts daily.
Stretching to Promote Circulation
1Do leg stretches after sitting for a long time. Whether you are working at a desk, sitting in a car, riding in an airplane, or spending a lot of your day sitting down at home, make sure you stretch a few times a day. Sitting all day can cause your veins to become swollen because of decreased blood circulation. There are several good stretches you can do, even while sitting down.[8]
- Sit with your legs straight out in front of you under your desk with only your heels touching the ground.
- Curl your toes so that they are pointing towards you and hold this position for 30 seconds. You should feel a stretch in your calf muscles, however, do not stretch so much that you feel pain.
- Point your toes away from you and hold this position for 30 seconds. You will feel a stretch in the front leg but make sure that there is no feeling of pain.
2Stretch your chest a couple times a day. Your legs are not the only thing that need to be stretched. This chest stretch helps your chest muscles and strengthens your back muscles to combat poor posture. Having good posture helps to keep your blood flowing smoothly throughout your body.
- Sit up tall in your chair. Imagine that there are strings from the ceiling that are pulling your chest upward. Interlock your fingers, and turn your palms toward the ceiling. Lift up your chin, tilt your head back, and gaze at the ceiling. Take a deep breath in this position, exhale, and release.[9]
3Take advantage of any breaks that come during the day. Whether you are sitting at your desk for work, or in the car for a long ride, look for chances to get up from sitting. If one isn't coming up, make some time for a break to happen.
- While in the car, use trips to the gas station, bathroom breaks, even sightseeing to get up and stretch for a bit. These can work even if you aren't actually filling up the tank or using the bathroom. Just a little break from sitting can be helpful for the veins in your legs.
- When you are at work, look for excuses to get up during the day. Rather than sending an email, walk to the person's desk or office to have a conversation in person. When you go to lunch, walk somewhere for food instead of just sitting at your desk.[10]
- This can be tough when flying, but for long flights consider getting up and walking to the back of the plane and back to your seat. Maybe get up and go to the bathroom once during the flight as well.
Changing Your Lifestyle
1Know the symptoms of swollen veins. If you are suffering from these symptoms, this can be a sign you should start treatment and maybe contact a doctor. The sooner you take action, the quicker you can get relief. Symptoms of swollen veins only occur in the area where the swollen vein exists.[11]
- Common symptoms include fullness, heaviness, aching, and pain in the legs; mild swelling of feet or ankles; and itching. You will probably also see visible swollen veins, particularly in your legs.
- More severe symptoms include leg swelling, leg or calf pain after sitting or standing for long periods; color changes to the skin of the legs or ankles; dry, irritated, and scaly skin that cracks easily; skin sores that don't heal easily; and thickening and hardening of the skin in your legs and ankles.
2Avoid standing for long periods. This causes strain on your legs, which can lead to pain and poor blood flow. Find ways to take a break and sit down for a while, breaking up the time when you are standing.[12]
- When you sit, make sure you avoid crossing your legs. Keep them raised when possible, which will let the blood flow away from them. If possible, probably while lying down, raise your legs above your heart level to further reduce blood flow.
3Avoid sitting with your legs crossed at the level of your knees. Sitting in this position will lead to a restriction of your blood flow. Your restricted blood flow can cause the lower veins to dilate (because the venous drainage to the heart is restricted.[13]
4Exercise. Look for workouts that helps to stimulate your legs muscles. The contraction of skeletal muscle in the legs will help blood flow back into your heart and through the rest of your body, putting less pressure on the veins in your legs.[14] Even just flexing your foot up and down when sedentary can help propel blood through the veins of your legs.[15]
- Exercises that are recommended for people dealing with this condition include walking, jogging, and swimming. Swimming, in particular, is good because it keeps your body horizontal, which means that your blood is less likely to accumulate in your legs and cause your veins to become swollen.
5Lose some weight. If you are overweight, you should consider losing some weight to help treat your swollen veins. When you are overweight, more pressure is put on your lower body, including your legs and feet. This can cause more blood to go to that area, which can lead to swollen veins.
- To best lose weight, find ways to control your diet. Limit portion sizes and get a good balance of foods. Look for lean proteins, low-fat dairy, whole grain cereals and fibers, healthy oils, and fresh fruits and vegetables. Avoid eating sweets, fried or processed meals, and foods high in trans or hydrogenated fats.[16]
- Talk to a doctor about your weight loss goals. She can tell you if they are realistic or manageable, and can provide additional guidance to help you reach them. Your doctor can also help you create a diet plan that takes into account any medications you are taking.
6Quit smoking. Aside from being generally unhealthy for you, smoking can also increase pressure in your veins. Some substances in cigarette smoke have very negative effects on your blood vessels, including the venous walls. It is better to stop smoking so that your veins will not become too dilated, leading to swelling.[17]
Getting Medical Treatment
1Talk to your doctor about sclerotherapy. This is a relatively painless procedure that injects a liquid chemical or saline solution into your veins to close them off, causing them to disappear. These are good for smaller varicose or spider veins. It may take several treatments, done every four to six weeks. After treatment, your legs will probably be wrapped with elastic bandaging to decrease swelling.[18]
- There is also a form of the treatment called microsclerotherapy, which targets spider veins. It uses a very fine needle to inject the liquid chemical into the veins.
2Consider laser therapy. This procedure is generally only used for small varicose veins. A laser will be applied to your skin near the swollen vein. It generates energy to heat the venous tissue, destroying all blood elements nearby. After that, the swollen vein will be obstructed, closed, and, after some time, reabsorbed by your body.[19]
3Learn more about ablation. Venous ablation uses intense heat to treat your veins, and can be performed either using radio-frequency or laser technology energy. Your doctor will puncture the vein, thread a catheter into the vein up to your groin, then send heat through it. This heat will close off and destroy the vein, and it will disappear over time.[20]
4Discuss getting an ambulatory phlebectomy. This is a surgical procedure in which the doctor will make small cuts in your skin to remove small veins. He will then use small hooks to pull the vein out of your leg. This procedure is good for spider veins and other small veins.[21][22]
- In normal cases, this is a same-day surgery. The doctor will only numb the area around the vein, so you will remain awake during the procedure. You may experience some slight bruising.
- Phlebectomy procedures may be done along with other procedures, including ablation. Your doctor will know if it is useful to do the treatments together.[23]
5Talk to your doctor about vein stripping. This is an invasive procedure for dealing with problem veins, and is usually done only for severe cases of varicose veins. The doctor will make small cuts in your skin, and tie off and remove the veins from your leg. You will be put under anesthesia during the procedure, and should recover fully in one to four weeks.[24]
- Even though you are removing veins, this surgery won't affect your blood circulation. Additional veins deeper in your leg will deal with the blood, and the circulation in your leg should be fine.
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- Don't feel embarrassed about stretching in public, such as on a plane or your office. Stretching will help you so much in the long run that it is completely worth it.
- Do not stretch to a point of pain. A stretch is generally a feeling of mild discomfort that is tolerable and pleasurable once you get used to it.
- In the case of clotting, those clots can travel to your lungs, causing a pulmonary embolism, which can be fatal. This is a rare occurrence, but one you should discuss with your doctor.[25] Signs of a pulmonary embolism include shortness of breath, clammy or blueish skin, irregular heartbeat, lightheadedness, restlessness, spitting up blood, or weak pulse.[26]
- Varicose veins are a common form of swelling, and certain people are at greater risk for them. These include being older, female, born with defective valves, obese, or pregnant, and having a history of blood clots or a family history of varicose veins.[27]
- ↑ http://www.womenshealth.gov/publications/our-publications/fact-sheet/varicose-spider-veins.html
- ↑ http://www.womenshealth.gov/publications/our-publications/fact-sheet/varicose-spider-veins.html
- ↑ https://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001109.htm
- ↑ http://www.skincareguide.com/article/varicose-veins-treatment-managing-pain-and-inflammation.html
- ↑ http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/thrombophlebitis/basics/treatment/con-20021437
- ↑ http://www.skincareguide.com/article/skin-conditions/varicose-veins/varicose-veins-treatment-managing-pain-and-inflammation
- ↑ http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/epsom-salt-bath?page=2
- ↑ https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/thrombophlebitis/symptoms-causes/syc-20354607
- ↑ http://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/stretching-exercises-at-your-desk-12-simple-tips?page=2
- ↑ http://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/stretching-exercises-at-your-desk-12-simple-tips?page=2
- ↑ https://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001109.htm
- ↑ https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/health-topics/topics/vv/treatment
- ↑ http://www.womenshealth.gov/publications/our-publications/fact-sheet/varicose-spider-veins.html
- ↑ https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/health-topics/topics/vv/treatment
- ↑ http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/3229117
- ↑ https://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/patientinstructions/000330.htm
- ↑ http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/healthlibrary/conditions/cardiovascular_diseases/varicose_veins_85,p08259/
- ↑ https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/health-topics/topics/vv/treatment
- ↑ https://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/007395.htm
- ↑ https://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/007395.htm
- ↑ https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/health-topics/topics/vv/treatment
- ↑ http://www.womenshealth.gov/publications/our-publications/fact-sheet/varicose-spider-veins.html
- ↑ https://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/007395.htm
- ↑ https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/health-topics/topics/vv/treatment
- ↑ http://www.radiologyinfo.org/en/info.cfm?pg=varicoseabl
- ↑ http://www.healthline.com/health/pulmonary-embolus#Symptoms4
- ↑ https://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001109.htm
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Real Simple includes Toydriver, the Screwdriver for Toys, in their Holiday 2016 Issue!
Toydriver was featured on The Today Show! So cool! Thank you Steve Greenberg from Gadget Nation for bringing us along! Check out the full clip here!
Loving the Toydriver love from these fabulous reviewers! Check out videos from RainyDayDreamers, Daisy's Toy Vlog & Robin Cabana!
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Tezuka's Buddha, Miike's Nintama Films to Play in NYC
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The New York Asian Film Festival announced that the July 1-14 event will host the North American premiere of Buddha, Kozo Morishita's animated film based on Osamu Tezuka's manga of the same name. Tezuka Osamu no Buddha -Akai Sabaku yo! Utsukushiku- is the first in a trilogy which follows the life and development of Gautama Buddha, founder of the Buddhist religion.
The festival will also host the world premiere of Nintama Rantaro (Ninja Kids), a live-action film from director Takashi Miike (Dead or Alive, Salaryman Kintaro, MPD Psycho). The "insane new kid's flick" is based on a popular children's comedy anime and manga and revolves around rival ninja schools fighting for dominance.
The "anime-inspired" live-action film Love and Loathing and Lulu and Ayano will have its North American premiere at the event. The film follows two adult video actresses working in films geared towards anime fans and features characters similar to those in anime titles.
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LEONI TWP., MI — East Jackson Community Schools supporters are hoping a fun family fundraiser this Friday will raise thousands of dollars to renovate one of the district's most treasured buildings.
The second annual Domecoming, held in conjunction with the varsity football team's homecoming game, will take place at East Jackson High School from 4 to 7 p.m. The purpose is to raise funds to upgrade The Dome," the district's classic and much-used concession stand.
The Dome served ice cream and burgers at 3231 E. Michigan Ave. from 1939 to 1984. It was a preferred hangout for generations of young people who cruised "The Ave." in the 1950s and '60s. It was moved to the high school grounds in 1988 at the recommendation of then-East Jackson Superintendent Bruce Van Eyck.
Ted Christoff, the East Jackson School Board vice president and chair of the Domecoming Committee, said the Dome is in dire need of repairs.
"The roof is falling apart, the electrical needs to be upgraded, the windows need to be fixed and the dome itself, which is made of ceramic tile, is cracking," Christoff said.
Friday's fundraiser will include $6 meals featuring old-style Dome Burgers, Dome Dogs, crinkly fries and frozen Dome Malts.
"The chocolate frozen malted are $3 each, and are what The Dome was famous for," Christoff said.
Also on the agenda is a classic car show that starts at 3 p.m. A parade from Watts Road (near Menard's) to the high school begins at 5:05 p.m.
There will also be raffles, face painting, cotton candy, souvenir sales and more prior to the 7 p.m. varsity football homecoming game against Michigan Center.
Last year, the first Domecoming event raised about $7,000. About $50,000 is needed to perform the needed repairs, Christoff said.
Christoff said he hopes the other $43,000 can be raised this year, thanks mainly to an added fundraising attraction.
"We're going to create a brick patio in front of The Dome, so we're selling engraved bricks for anyone who would like to immortalize their name in front of The Dome," Christoff said. "Bricks are available for $35, $45, $55 and $100 depending on size or amount of words."
Fliers about the brick sales are available at the East Jackson Central Office, or during the Domecoming event.
Christoff said the rivalry football matchup between East Jackson and Michigan Center should lead to a large turnout.
"This (Domecoming) should be way bigger than last year just by the fact that they're both eastside schools, both have a connection to The Dome and it's going to be a beautiful night – perfect football weather," Christoff said. "No one's forecasting any rain so far."
For more information, contact Christoff at 517-782-1971.


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It has been pretty well established that the Pareto principle, or 80/20 rule, holds true for most things in life. Basically, the 80/20 rule states that in most cases 80% of the results come from only 20% of the causes. For example, 80% of sales come from 20% of customers, 80% of daily speech comes from 20% of vocab, 80% of the world's money is in the hands of 20% of the population, etc.
The point of this principle isn't to genuinely suggest that all things are arranged in 80/20 distributions, the end percentages aren't really that important. The point is to get across the fact that things are almost never perfectly distributed. If things aren't distributed evenly, than that brings us to a more important point.
There exist both high return and low return variables in every situation.
Why is this important? A person who wastes all their time with low return variables will not progress nearly as much (or as quickly) as a person who identifies and focuses on the high return variables. If you can figure out which things are high return and which are low return than you have just given yourself the best advantage you can in reaching whatever goal you're pursuing.
What's the high return variable when it comes to dropping fat? Your diet.
As a lot of people (myself included) who have tried to lose weight will tell you – you can exercise constantly, but if you eat garbage all day you're barely going to lose any weight, if you lose any at all. Conversely, particularly if you are overweight, if you sit around on a computer all day and never exercise but always eat the right things than the fat will start wasting away all on its own.
I would never say that you shouldn't exercise. Exercise is definitely important. The takeaway from this is that if you're only going to change one thing change what you eat.
Interestingly enough, the 80/20 principle pops up again here. When it comes to diet the important part isn't the 80% of things you eat, it's the 20% you don't eat.
What Not To Eat
I'll go more in depth on carbohydrates, proteins and fats as well as grains and gluten in later articles. Right now I want to make this as simple as possible and not get bogged down in all the science. The two basic rules that will get you the most return with the least amount of effort in dropping all that fat are as follows:
- If Man made it, don't eat it. (Have to credit Jack LaLanne for this one)
- If it's a grain or contains refined sugar, don't eat it.
If you change nothing else but these two things, I guarantee you will lose the weight you want. Like I said, I'll delve into the science of it in another article. This is a guideline for people who are sick of being overweight and just want to know what to do to drop it in a healthy way.
For those who like to focus on the Dos instead of the Do Nots than here's those above rules applied inverted as to what you should do. Eat lots of meat, fat and vegetables and a little bit of fruit and nothing else.
To clarify, when I say don't eat it if Man made it I mean anything that you couldn't reasonably prepare at home. You don't have to eat things raw. There are other provisions we can add that will optimize health, but we're not going to worry about those just yet. Baby steps.
The beauty of this, in my opinion, is that you don't have to worry about portion control or counting calories or any of that, if you genuinely stick to those two rules than it will be almost impossible to eat enough to get fat.
While I think it's self explanatory, let's run through some sample foods and apply the above rules.
- Steak – Absolutely. Cooked in butter is even better.
- Steamed Rice – Not so much. Grains are bad.
- Carrots – Of course.
- Organic Whole-Grain Bread – No. Organic or not, whole or not, grains are bad.
- Twinkies – Just making sure you're paying attention.
There's more that can be added, but if you change just those two things about what you choose to put in your body you will have taken much bigger steps and will make much more progress than most people trying to lose weight ever will.
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Calvary Baptist Dental Clinic
is open the 2nd Thursday of each month(*Except December)
Procedures to Register
At 9am on the day of the Clinic, you must call (580)353-2008 and register with the Director who will be taking calls that morning.(*ONLY 1 person can be registered per call) Please keep in mind that there is only one phone line taking calls, so you may have to call back multiple times to get through.(*Only the first 25 callers will be seen that day) Once you successfully get through, please make sure that you give the person on the phone all of the information required. In the duration of the phone call, you will receive instructions on what to bring with you and what to expect that evening. Roll call will then happen @ 4pm at Calvary Baptist Church where you will then complete the "Patient Information Form" and be assigned a number (1-25). Please remember that if you are not present during "Roll Call", a person on standby will be called and you will lose your spot.
As always, please remember that this clinic provides "tooth extractions ONLY" and patients must be *16 years of age or older. (*If the patient is under the age of 18, a parent or guardian must be present to sign a waiver) If you are on any medication, please have all that information with you.
*Also as a courtesy to our neighbors, please park in the church parking lots unless there is a physical disability. DO NOT park on the street.
(Please remember that this Free Clinic performs Tooth Extractions ONLY.)
The Clinic's Director is Linda Rodgers who has done a wonderful job making this clinic successful year after year. We also would like to thank ALL of the area Dentists' and volunteers who donate their time and services throughout the year. This ministry would not be successful without their willingness to serve.
The Dental Clinic gives Calvary Baptist Church an opportunity to minister both physically and spiritually to those who come to the Clinic! Christ has called us to help the hurting and that is exactly what this ministry does every month.
If you have any other questions about this ministry, please call (580)353-2006.


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On 7th February Dolly's celebrated being open a whole year.
Time flies when you're having fun and it kind of crept up on me. It was business as usual on the day, but lovely people came in and out all day with gift cards and flowers, it was truly lovely. We even ran a little competition.
So much has happened during the year, not all the fun I thought it would be. Remember the crowd Funding? ( I will be forever grateful) Having to move buildings at the drop of a hat. Things that made me want to take to my bed and not get up.
When I think of the weird and wonderful people that have been through Dolly's doors it makes all the hard work worth while. The new friends I have made, the great laughs we have had. The talented children who come with enthusiasm every week. There is never a dull moment.
Right now I am tired though, it has been none stop for over a year, my poor Family have been rather neglected. My Husband even started sewing so he could spend time with me ( he did rather enjoy it and was very good – but don't tell him I said that) My house looks like an episode of "How clean is your house" and its a good job I can make my own clothes because I have put that much weight on I don't think shops would cater for me!
I have a weeks annual leave booked from 6th March, So Dolly's will be closed and all communication will be on hold. I have a reading pile next to my bed that if it falls over it may kill me in my sleep. Those books are my only plan for a whole week……… BLISS.
A heart felt THANK YOU to everyone who has supported the shop, nipped in, brought cake, shared on social media, booked on classes, bought from our shop and helped with the crowed funding.
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We just got a new computer at work with windows 7 but when I hook it to the all in one hp 5610xi it will print stuff but will not scan. I am using hp solution center to scan and hp diagnostic utility 2.1 to check out problems. It says to restart the computer and the device, which never works. Everything checks out until it gets to the hp twain scan and it can't scan. It is driving me nuts. Any body have insight into this? I would love to be able to scan again.
You need to upgarde to HP Solution Center version 13 or higher
Link to 32bit version: http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/...
Link to 64bit version: http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/...
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Ok I installed that software, I think it was the same software that was on it all ready, any way I plugged it in when it said to and it didn't recognize it so I had to choose the keep installing without the device plugged in yet option. Thanks for your help. maybe I'll discover another way to make it work.


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Yechury dubs Centre's Kashmir policy as 'total failure'
"This reconfirms the total failure of Centre's policy in Kashmir. An absolute lack of acknowledgement or meaningful political action by this government is shocking," CPI-M general secretary Sitaram Yechury said.
He also expressed shock at the 'absolute lack' of meaningful political action by Centre over killing of soldiers and wondered if the ruling BJP's 'lip service' about forces is reserved only for poll speeches.
"...why is Modi and his government silent about these deaths? Are lip service and sermons about armed forces reserved only for election speeches?" Yechury asked in a Facebook post, apparently referring to the BJP hailing army's surgical strike across the Line of Control in September last in its poll campaigns.
Condoling the deaths of the army men, Yechury sought to know how many deaths will it take to stir the government from its current alleged callousness towards sacrifices of the armed forces.
Four army men, including a Major, and an equal number of militants were killed while eight other security personnel and a civilian were injured in two separate encounters in Kashmir onj Tuesday. The encounters took place after four militants and two soldiers were killed in a gun battle in south Kashmir's Kulgam district on Sunday. Two civilians were also killed in that encounter.


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Creating an Outer Mutant
"Outer mutant" is an acquired template that can be added to any living, corporeal creature. An outer mutant retains the base creature's statistics and special abilities except as noted here.
Challenge Rating: Base creature's CR + 1
Type: The creature's type changes to aberration (augmented). Do not recalculate its Hit Dice, base attack bonus, or saves.
AC: An outer mutant's flesh is tough and alien in nature, granting it an increase of +4 to the base creature's natural armor bonus.
Defensive Abilities: An outer mutant's mind is twisted and warped. It is immune to confusion and insanity effects and gains a +2 bonus on all Will saves.
Attacks: An outer mutant retains all the natural weapons, manufactured weapon attacks, and weapon and armor proficiencies of the base creature. In addition, all outer mutants possess a stalked proboscis or mouth somewhere on their body that they can use to feed on blood. This extra limb functions as a bite attack and has the grab universal monster special ability. Damage for this bite depends on the outer mutant's size (1d6 points of damage for a Medium outer mutant).
Special Attacks: An outer mutant has the following special attacks.
Feed (Ex)
An outer mutant drains blood and spiritual essence via its bite. At the end of its turn, if it is grappling a foe, the outer mutant inflicts 1d2 points of Constitution damage (via the draining of blood from the victim) as well as 1d2 points of Wisdom damage (via siphoning spiritual energy and damaging the victim's sanity).
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Deformed (Ex)
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All outer mutants are adept at magic, increasing the save DC, if applicable, of any spell they cast by +1. An outer mutant can recall a prepared spell it cast in a previous round or regain a spell slot it expended in a previous round as a swift action up to three times per day.
Ability Score Modifiers: Outer mutants grow quickly, and as they grow, they tend to achieve larger sizes than the norm for the base creature. Typically, an outer mutant is a few feet larger than the base creature, but the oldest of them could well be larger than that, growing into new size categories. You can create older mutants like this by manually adjusting the mutant's size or applying the giant creature simple template, but most mutants who survive this long instead transform into an outer abomination. In any event, all outer mutants gain a +4 bonus to Constitution and Strength, and a +4 bonus to one mental ability score of their choice (the example outer mutant above chose Wisdom).
Skills: An outer mutant's deformities bolster several of its skills. It gains Climb, Intimidate, Knowledge (any one), Perception, Sense Motive, Survival, and Swim as class skills and gains a +2 racial bonus on all of these skills.
Feats: An outer mutant gains Great Fortitude and Toughness as bonus feats.
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A brand new music and comedy show, featuring a mad German scientist who has invented a time machine, will soon have East London audiences Rocking through the Decades in the company of comedian Rob Van Vuuren, the Centrestage All Star Band and the new boyband Escape.
From 27 January at the Guild Theatre, Centrestage will taking a brand new journey through the musical ages as the focus moves to each of the dominant divergent musical styles which stamped their mark on the respective eras.
Durban-based ace lighting designer Mike Broderick, who has been responsible for the special lighting effects in so many past Centrestage hit shows, will also cast his magic spell over their latest production.
The crazy and multi-talented Van Vuuren, better known as Cornes mustache wielding side-kick Twakkie from The Most Amazing Show, appears throughout the show in hilarious and irreverent audiovisual comedy segments as the opinionated, acerbic and scatterbrained inventor.
decadesVan Vuuren also came to recent prominence by winning last years Strictly Come Dancing show and for his role as MC on the TV show South Africa Has Talent.
The time machine kicks off in the fifties, as the new Centrestage boyband Escape fronts the popular All-Star Band as they revisit the complex Doowop harmonies which created the bed for rock n roll which was to follow.
Included in this early segment are classics such as Sh-boom, Calendar Girl, Tutti Frutti, At the Hop, The Great Pretender and Lets Have A Party, Sha Na Nas reinvention of the fifties with Rama Lama Ding Dong, Rock n Roll is here to Stay, Yakety Yak and Good Night Sweet Heart and the Everley Brotherss Bye Bye Love and Wake Up Little Suzie.
The innocence of the early sixties rock n roll is depicted as boy-band member Jace Bowren takes over on drums to allow Gino Fabbri to take a turn up front as the ultimate bachelor boy Cliff Richard, singing Summer Holiday, Lucky Lips and The Young Ones amongst other hits.
Then it is the turn of another of Escapes vocalists to show his versatilty as Arno Erasmus joins Donovan Hattingh and Mike McAuley for their rendition of the Shadows instrumentals Atlantis, FBI and Apache, complete with dance moves!
Wayne Kallis fills the sex-symbol shoes of The King of Rock n Roll as Elviss Comeback Special is revisited before the psychodelia of the end of the sixties is encompassed through the music of The Beatles, The Animalss House of the Rising Sun and the Mamas and Pappas California Dreaming, on which vocalists Donna Africa and Lani Botha are also featured.
The 70s rock sound of Boston, Journey, Toto and Led Zeppelin is also authentically recreated in the second half of the show.
A fun selection of brand new material not covered in Centrestages recent 80s Glory Days show, includes the likes of Safety Dance, One Night in Bangkok, Der Kommisar and Total Eclipse of the Heart.
Escape rejoin the main band for the 90s segment, which was characterised by the big boybands of this decade, before proceedings come full circle as the Black Eyed Peas brings things up to date.
The Centrestage All-Star Band lineup is completed by the inclusion of keyboard player Khanya Matomela as well as the third musical member of Escape, second keyboard player Will Jenson, while the fifth member of Escape is popular vocalist Thuba Myeki.
Rocking Through the Decades is an ideal family show, as the wide range of material covered will appeal to everyone.
Tickets for the 2 week East London run can be purchased through the Guild Theatre on 043-7430704.
Rocking Through the Decades opens a 2 week run a little later in Port Elizabeth at the MMM Loubsher Auditorium, starting on 24 February.
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