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RadioMinistry.org tried a US shortwave fund drive to fuel our Border Blaster Objective, to raise money for operating costs (mostly air time rental from powerful, overseas transmitter stations like Voice of Hope in Africa) to get exclusive, Christian content broadcast across borders to our brothers and sisters in countries where it is prohibited and even persecuted (read more on our lower, front page RadioMinistry.org) but we literally received $5 from one friend. We will now aim to fund this objective with Odessa Community Church which will be more financially transparent with online statements to the dollar, and which can receive tax-deductible donations Dec. 1 or sooner, check back for live links all about OCC Church of Christ, our local church plant in the Tampa Bay area and established nonprofit organization.
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We needed rest, I know that, but I always feel anxious just sitting around. That's why when Eirwyn suggested exploring the town while the others relaxed I jumped at the chance. Tomor also decided to join us. As we left I whistled for Ogromma, and we headed west toward the town.
Eirwyn took the lead, seems she wanted to talk to the townsfolk and get some information from them. I walked behind her, enjoying the fresh air and pointing out interesting things to Ogromma. My baby mammoth seemed to enjoy the chance to get out and play; he was running and jumping all around the path. We passed by the statue in the center of town and Eirwyn stopped at a general store. She looked at the magic shield on the door for a long time before shaking her head and entering the shoppe. I shrugged and told Ogromma to wait by the door.
I stuck my head inside the store and overheard Eirwyn asking for Alchemist's Fire, I told her that I'd already tried to buy some in this store yesterday and that there wasn't any to be had in town as far as I knew, then I went back outside. I decided to teach Ogromma to fetch. For the next fifteen minutes I threw sticks for Ogromma to collect. Eirwyn finally came out of the store and started heading to another building. I followed along with Ogromma and Tomor.
The rest of the day passed similarly; Eirwyn would enter a building, talk to whomever was inside, then exit and continue on. Ogromma quickly lost interest and we spent most of the time enjoying the brisk weather. I did hear something of note, though, apparently the statue in the center of town is much older than the townsfolk believe while the clock is younger than they think. I am not sure what that means, but I'm sure it is important.
After several hours of exploring the town we returned to Nadya's house to sleep until our assault on the Pale Tower.


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My debut novel Winter Fairy is getting a new look and some great company in time to celebrate the holidays.
For less than a cup of coffee or cookie at a bakery, you can get Winter Fairy and six other holiday titles, Christmas Dinner by Robyn Neeley, Holiday Hoopla by Dana Volney, Wynter's Journey by Jennifer DeCuir, The Winter's Promise by Jenny Jacobs, Winter Storms by Lucy Oliver and Old Christmas by Kathryn Brocato. For the cost of one full-price e-book, you can get all seven, plus the coffee and cookie. Now that's a deal. Enjoy. You deserve it.
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Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Hellbound Alleee Show 139: Revelation
This week, Franc and I go over our hour a few minutes going through Revelation, page by page, trying to make sense of it. We also talk about the fantasy of The Corporation (see the movie, click the link) and mention Franc's blog, Check Your Premises.
I'm making a Krampus Christmas tree skirt to go with my Krampus tree topper, so I was explaining what a Krampus was, its use in parenting in the 19th century and how Capitalism/Consumerism and Santa influence parenting today.
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Well the thing I didn't want to do happened I missed posting about my baby's 10 month birthday. The lack of recent posts is two fold: nothing really fun or different has been happening and I just haven't gotten on the computer in about 2 weeks.
Daphne seems to be growing up so fast lately. Her two top teeth came out this last week and yesterday she crawled for the first time and she is pulling herself up on things really well now.
Yesterday I was down stairs and Johnny called me up stairs and told me we needed to talk. When I got up it was the last thing I thought it would be. He told me that he had just got an email telling him that he can apply to rotations TODAY. I didn't think we would get to until after we got his scores from the test back (which by the way won't be until July 15). So we got to pick our top choices and they said they decide on a first come first served basis which is good because we had the application done an half hour after the email was recieved. They also said they would let us know where we are assigned in two weeks. So if Johnny passes we will know where we are going to be living for rotations in the next TWO WEEKS. That is such a stress re-leaver for me cause that gives me ample time to find a place to live and go through our stuff to decide what we are taking with us. Oh It makes me excited just to think of it. Our number one pick starts in September and is for the full two years, so we wouldn't have to move around at all. Please pray for us that we get it and pray for Johnny to do well on his test on Wednesday. It is the biggest test of his life and determines the rest of his medical career. Pray, Pray, Pray!!!!


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Zambia agreed to give First Quantum Minerals Ltd. more time to complete its analysis of what the company might owe the southern African nation after it was slapped with a $7.9 billion tax bill, according to the finance minister.
The Vancouver-based company is challenging the assessment from Zambia's revenue agency, which claims First Quantum incorrectly declared imports for one of its two mines in Africa's second-biggest copper producer. The government has audited major mining companies operating in the country, which include Vedanta Resources Plc and Glencore Plc.
"They are doing their own analysis and they have asked for a bit more time," Finance Minister Margaret Mwanakatwe, 56, said in an interview in her office in Lusaka, the capital, on Thursday. "We have given them a month so that they can complete the analysis."
Copper accounts for more than 70 percent of exports in a nation that's battling to contain ballooning external debt after spending on projects to boost infrastructure.
Higher copper prices have helped support the economy after a slump from 2014 curbed income, added to debt and prompted the government to ask for assistance from the International Monetary Fund.
For the rest of this article: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-07-05/first-quantum-given-time-to-solve-7-9-billion-zambian-tax-row


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The new health care "reform" bill drafted by Sen. Max Baucus poses the same dangers as the other health care bills now before Congress: abortion funding and rationing of care for the most vulnerable.
From NRLC's Doug Johnson:
The "America's Healthy Future Act," proposed [Sept. 16] by Senator Max Baucus (D-Mt.), contains an array of pro-abortion mandates and federal subsidies for elective abortion. National Right to Life strongly opposes the legislation in its current form. We will work in support of amendments to eliminate the abortion mandates and federal abortion subsidies.
The bill contains provisions that would send massive federal subsidies directly to both private insurance plans and government-chartered cooperatives that pay for elective abortion. This would be a drastic break from longstanding federal policy, under which federal funds do not pay for elective abortions or subsidize health plans that cover elective abortions. For example, current law prohibits any of the over 250 private health plans that participate in the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) program from paying for elective abortions, because these plans receive federal subsidies. These private plans cover over 8 million federal employees and dependents, including members of Congress.
Thus, under the Baucus bill, like the House Democratic leadership bill (H.R. 3200), federal funds would subsidize coverage of elective abortions. In addition, the Baucus bill requires that a specific charge must be included in the premiums paid by those who enroll in such subsidized plans, of at least "$1 per enrollee, per month," which amounts to a surcharge specifically for elective abortions.
These bills are not consistent with President Obama's September 9 claim that "no federal dollars will be used to fund abortions," or with Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius's September 13 affirmation that "no public funds would go to fund abortions." Funds spent by federal agencies are, by law, federal funds. The claim that under these bills, a federal agency would use "private funds" to subsidize abortions is absurd on its face -- a political hoax.
In addition, the Baucus bill provides $6 billion in federal funds for the establishment of health insurance cooperatives, without any limitation on the use of these funds to pay for abortions or to subsidize plans that pay for elective abortions.
In addition, the Baucus bill contains language that would allow the federal government to declare abortion to be a "mandated benefit as part of a minimum benefits package" in any circumstances in which the federal Medicaid program could pay for an abortion. Currently, the federal Medicaid program pays for abortion only in three limited circumstances: to save the life of the mother, or in cases of rape or incest. But that limitation depends on language, the Hyde Amendment, that expires every September 30, and that must be renewed annually as part of the Health and Human Services appropriations bill. Under the Baucus language, if one house of Congress, and/or the President, blocked renewal of the Hyde Amendment, many private insurance plans could be forced to include abortion on demand as a mandatory benefit in the minimum benefits package. This would be another major departure from the status quo. (Currently, only 13 percent of all abortions are billed directly to private insurance, according to the Guttmacher Institute.)
Read more about abortion coverage in the legislation.
With regard to rationing, the bill contains a dangerous provision that creates a financial incentive for Medicare doctors to deny treatments to seniors. National Right to Life Executive Director David N. O'Steen, Ph.D, says, "This is the cruelest and most effective way to ensure that doctors are forced to ration care for their senior citizen patients. It takes the telltale fingerprints from the government: instead of bureaucrats directly specifying the treatment denials that will mean death and poorer health for older people, it compels individual doctors to do the dirty work. It is an outrageous way to provide coverage for the uninsured -- by taking it away from America's senior citizens."
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"Everything was going just fine until a doctor decided to 'normalize' me, at the late age of 38. I was married and I had a child but I knew I was XXY. I found out I had this particular karyotype when I was 20 during a medical checkup and I thought for a long, long time before consulting a specialist. The only answer I got was that the doctor prescribed "something that would be good for me" and then told me not to read the warnings. Since he was afraid that I would be more of a girl, he gave me testosterone. For me, this treatment was like undergoing chemical castration: my joints started to swell, my testicles shrunk and I started getting hairy like a bear. My hairiness went back to normal when I stopped taking testosterone, but a very serious illness attacked my joints. Then a whole series of events started: a separation from my wife, changing professions. I have been fighting for three years and I can depend on my parents and friends for support: they understand that I was used as a guinea pig. But what keeps me going and gives me the courage to continue as an activist is my rage. It was not up to my doctor to decide to turn me into a "virile" man: the medical protocols must be changed so that this never happens to another person.
Intersex people are totally invisible. I prefer the term "intersex". Hermaphrodite makes the public have fantasies because they supposedly have two sets of genitalia. I refuse to be the object of such fantasies."
Summary of article by Curtis E. Hinkle
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Four people showed up yesterday in Geneva to protest genital surgery of intersex infants. Among the participants was OII member Nicolas from Switzerland who is in the picture holding the placard.
There were four placards that were held by two intersex people and two activists who came to the Place des Nations (Nation's Square) which is a very huge place for such a small gathering. Daniela Truffer stated that the reason only four people showed up is because of all the fear and shame that keep intersex people from showing up or coming out publicly. There are approximately 3,500 intersex people in Switzerland who were born like Daniela Truffer who have genitalia which resemble either a small penis or a large clitoris. She stated that the doctor was the one who chose her sex.
"Let the children decide!"
Only the most committed activists came to Geneva with a friend from Zurich. Matthias angrily stated that they had met at the University and when Daniela had confided in him about what had happened to her, he realized that this taboo was hiding one of the most serious human rights violations. Demonstrating was one of the few ways for intersex people to assert some power over their own lives. Matthias also pointed out that no legislators were taking up any of their demands and he wondered if it was because of the power of the medical lobby.
According to the medical authorities, allowing a child to grow up with ambiguity does not eliminate their suffering. They are of the opinion that a child cannot construct an identity if the parents cannot consider the child to be either their son or their daughter. They said that the choice of sex takes into consideration physical, genetic, hormonal and psychological chrematistics of the child but they also said that the feelings of the parents were also taken into consideration. However, the four demonstrators were of a different opinion and stated that these early sex assignments do not take into consideration the emotions and metabolism of the individual affected – the child. Philippe Scandolera, co-president of the gay rights association 360° also agreed: "Let's accept their difference and let them decide."
Daniela Truffer talked about her surgical assignment as a girl and how she was raised in secrecy and shame. At 12 she started synthetic hormones and at 18 she had a vagina constructed. She was born with a micropenis but the doctors decided that she should be a girl. This was all based on a lie. They told her parents that she had malformed ovaries when in fact she had testicles.


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Opposite Genders Salon began over 39 years ago with the concept of "Individual Attention". This mantra has become our hallmark… We are the leading salon in the tri-state region and boast the areas only Certified Master Colorists, Kelly Mackie and Melissa Arnold. From correcting serious color problems to creating beautiful new color, no color service is too big or small. All of our stylists receive advanced training both in the salon while also training in NYC to provide our customers the best experience and quality hair care. We pride ourselves knowing our stylists are constantly evolving their expertise through state-of-the-art techniques in cutting, styling and all chemical services to make you feel and look your best no matter the occasion.
This certification recognizes salon professionals who have mastered all facets of hair color through a comprehensive knowledge of technical skills and principles of color correction. These professionals are qualified through their extensive experience to solve your color dilemmas as well as create a color just for you.
Kelly is a Certified Master Colorist. "As a little girl, I would pack my overnight bag and go door-to-door in the neighborhood looking for anyone that would let me work on them; and if you ever came to visit, you were fair game!" Kelly has had the stylist gene since she was a small child. That interest grew into a career that has lasted over 39 years. Kelly has spent her career training and mentoring many stylists, all the while building a great life for herself and many others.
Kim has been in the hair industry since 1984, starting in Baltimore, where she worked for 10 years before returning to Cumberland. She has been with Opposite Genders since 1996, during which time she has attended several educational trips to the Redken Exchange 5th Avenue NYC, and taken multiple classes with P.M., Graham Webb Academy, and International Conferences, NY. "The pleasure of my career choice is the benefit of helping people feel better about themselves. Doesn't everyone want to feel good when they look in the mirror?!"
Melissa, the salon's second Redken Certified Master Colorist, started her career in cosmetology at age 20 when she graduated from the International Beauty School in 2002. Opposite Genders has been her home ever since. She has had the opportunity to further her education with some of the world's top stylists at the Graham Webb Academy and the Redken Exchange, 5th Avenue. There, she has obtained many advanced certifications in cutting and coloring.
Jenna is the newest addition to the salon. Jenna has been with Opposite Genders since 2014. With a passion for hair and makeup, Jenna decided at the age of 19 to pursue her dreams and turn that passion into a career. "My job is by far the most rewarding; nothing brings more joy to my day than seeing my clients leave my chair feeling happier, more beautiful about themselves."
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Nintendo Switch's online service will cost $29.95/year and will launch at some point in 2018, the publisher said today. Playing Switch games online will be free until the service launches.
You can also get a one-month subscription for $5.95 and a three-month subscription for $11.95.
As Nintendo previously said, voice chat and online lobby features won't be available on the Switch itself. Instead, you'll have to use them through a smartphone app that Nintendo says will be launch this winter. "Our new dedicated smart device app will connect to Nintendo Switch and let you invite friends to play online, set play appointments, and chat with friends during online matches in compatible games─all from your smart device," the company says. "A free, limited version of this app will be available for download in summer 2017."
Nintendo adds that subscribers will get free versions of classic games with added online features, citing Super Mario Bros. 3, Balloon Fight and Dr Mario as examples. Previously, Nintendo had said that subscribers will get access to a different game each month, but that plan appears to have changed:
Nintendo Switch Online includes ongoing access to a library of classic games you can take anywhere! pic.twitter.com/TtRKcImCiS
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) June 2, 2017
UPDATE (12:13PM): Nintendo confirmed that this monthly plan has indeed changed, telling Kotaku: "Nintendo Switch Online subscribers will have ongoing access to a library of classic games with added online play. Users can play as many of the games as they want, as often as they like, as long as they have an active subscription."
However, Nintendo's classic game service remains one of the Switch's biggest mysteries, as the publisher has not yet offered any details on how it will approach any sort of Virtual Console this generation. When asked about the Virtual Console's future, Nintendo offered: "We have nothing to announce on this topic."
UPDATE (June 3, 6:14AM): Australian pricing has now been released. The article has been updated to reflect this pricing.


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Fisherman who don't have a boat might opt to fish off a local pier, pier fishing has its positives you don't have to spend money on gas or cleaning the boat after the trip. When you pack for a pier fishing trip, you can pack light if fishing on an inlet or bay pier with light tackle and angler fishing on an oceanfront pier will need to pack heavier. Most angler bring along one rod and reel designed for casting and detecting fish like small, medium or large sizes. The other rod should be heavier and stronger for specific fish species. The normal rig for pier fishing has a three way swivel and a hook with a sinker to maintain the bait in the lower position. When fishing off a pier live bait is best or pieces of live bait work well. On some piers one can usually find a bait/tackle shop or local fishermen selling bait to anglers on the pier. When choosing a pier consider the longer piers give anglers more access to deep water game fish and smaller piers don't. Depending on the month and water temperature at the time remember even the deep water finish go in closer to shore and shallow waters when the water is cold and go into deeper waters when the water is warm.
Many people choose to do their fishing off of a pier simply because it might be easier or more convenient than fishing off of a boat and a lot less expensive as well. Pier fishermen can choose what pier they want to fish from and where on the pier they want to fish. Pier fishing offers a variety of water depth towards the end of the pier you have the deepest waters and the biggest fish like king mackerel or bluefish. At the end of the pier is where the waters floor fish hang out and fed and they are generally in schools. If you choose to fish closer to the shore at the beginning of the pier you can catch your own fresh bait this is where all the smallest minnow and bait fish congregate. In and around the middle of the pier the fish small to medium size usually so in essence, you could start the day by pier fishing at the beginning of the pier and catch yourself fresh live bait then work your way down the pier to the end with the bait you caught at the beginning. This type of fishing is super economical, fun and you get a variety of fishing done all in one.


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Hi, Say I stroke a closed shape with a Vector Brush (in Designer). There is always a gap at the terminal point. Say you don't want the gap. No matter how you edit the brush's Properties – including Head or Tail Offset, Overlap, Pull, etc., – there's always a gap at the closing node. Is there a trick I don't know? (Besides opening the curve and tugging the end nodes for visual stroke overlap.) Wouldn't visual vector-brush stroke closure be a desirable feature for some/many purposes? ¿Could this option be designed into Brush Properties, in a later A.D. update? thanks in advance, – pbass
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thetasig posted a topic in Pre 1.8 beta thread archiveSeveral times I have replaced a linked photo in a frame with the same photo (by name) from LR that has been retouched. As soon as I export the photo from LR, the link updates the photo in APUB. Occasionally, but not always, the replaced photo stretches side-to-side so that people look "fat," for example (the aspect ratio widens). The only way I have found to fix this is to remove the frame and redo the frame and photo. It is my practice to set up a photo without cropping it, so I adjust the frame/photo so that the entire photo is visible edge-to-edge. I have not found out what situation might be causing this issue.
I love the possibility to stretch a curve directly (no need to control both handles). And I like the "organic forms" we can achieve with that options. But there are situations where we would need to stretch curves maintaining handles direction (even if that handles are not horizontal or vertical) My suggestion is: — Direct manipulation of curve ---> actual behavior — SHIFT + direct manipulation of curve ---> modify curve maintaining handles direction Next capture shows a practical case maintaining HV handles (very useful for corners):
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Zahra777 posted a topic in Affinity on Desktop Questions (Mac and Windows)I'd like to be able to have my text stretch to fill a shape. Like when you get text to follow a path, but I want one side of the text to stay straight and the other side to follow the curve. Eg the text sits on a line, but the top of the text is stretched up in an arc. Is this possible ? Thanks
'morning guys/gals, 2 quick questions please (and thanks): 1) in the image below (thumbnail and file attached) you will see a logo image that was originally on a black rectangular background. I cropped the L and R sides to get rid of portions of the background so as to create an even-ish border. How can I get rid of the still-remaining blue lines outlining the original boundaries of said black rectangle background? ...and, 2) in order to distort/stretch this image (logo portion), don't I simply 'convert to curves' the grouped layers then click/drag whichever node I'd like to 'pull' on? My goal is to be able to manipulate the image by independently move nodes to create perspective changes in some cases, or make the image look curved in other cases (as if on a cylindrical surface such as a telephone pole, etc). Does the image/layers need to first be flattened. Big thanks from a newbie! -Christo CVlogoBlueCropLines.afdesign


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I am pride to announce this new project designed for the fiction writer Curt Eriksen, Winner Clay Reynolds of 2016 Novella Prize. We made the decision to used one of Curt's image in his trip to the heart of Serengeti, Tanzania. The novel is set in the wilderness of that remote park. I read the manuscript but I can't wait to read the book!


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ASU Electronic Theses and Dissertations
This collection includes most of the ASU Theses and Dissertations from 2011 to present. ASU Theses and Dissertations are available in downloadable PDF format; however, a small percentage of items are under embargo. Information about the dissertations/theses includes degree information, committee members, an abstract, supporting data or media.
In addition to the electronic theses found in the ASU Digital Repository, ASU Theses and Dissertations can be found in the ASU Library Catalog.
Dissertations and Theses granted by Arizona State University are archived and made available through a joint effort of the ASU Graduate College and the ASU Libraries. For more information or questions about this collection contact or visit the Digital Repository ETD Library Guide or contact the ASU Graduate College at firstname.lastname@example.com.
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Technological advancements in computers and audio software and hardware devices in the twenty-first century have led to the expansion of possibilities for music composition, including works for acoustic instruments and live electronics. Electroacoustic composition is rapidly and continually evolving, and much that has been written about compositional techniques for percussion and live electronics is becoming outdated. Live electronics include performer-triggered events, audio processing, electronic responses to various inputs, and electronic decision-making during live performances. These techniques can be employed in a variety of ways. This project sheds light on how modern composers of different musical and cultural backgrounds reimagine the …
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Venezuelan maraca playing is largely unknown to musicians with Western Art Music backgrounds. While some composers utilize the instrument and its associated performance practices, the resources available to learn about the subject are limited and scattered. Through research, observations, and studying with correspondences, this document will explore the vastness of Venezuelan musical concepts and maraca techniques to seek out common goals and generate a resource that is accessible to musicians and musicologists. A large part of this research will focus on the Contemporary Music in the Western tradition that has been inspired by Venezuelan maraca playing. I will explain the …
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New online risk management and loss prevention conference launches in London…
eRisk – London launches 23rd March 2017
A brand new event to explore the challenges around loss prevention and risk arising from online operations is being launched this year…
eRisk is a conference that will bring together a cross section of experts drawn from around the world to discuss problems and threats that have emerged in online retail and digital processes, some of which are still little known, and how they can be combated.
"The rapid expansion of ecommerce in the last few years has seen issues such as online credit card fraud or delivery fraud become hot topics," says Mark Emmott, Director at Retail Knowledge (owners of the Retail Risk conference series). "The launch of eRisk – London, together with other eRisk conferences later on in the year in New York and in Leicester, recognises both the increasing importance of online operations to retailers generally and the vital role of effective online risk management and loss prevention in particular."
The event will be co-located at the Retail Risk – London conference, which is now the biggest of its kind in Europe, and is free for retailers, academics and law enforcement personnel to attend.
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JOKER & THE QUESTION Get Two New DC BLACK LABEL Series
Writer Jeff Lemire will pen two new DC Black Label series this fall - Joker: Killer Smile with artist Andrea Sorrentino and The Question: The Deaths of Vic Sage with artists Denys Cowan and Bill Sienkiewicz, as announced via i09.
Joker: Killer Smile will focus on Joker upending the life of an Arkham mental health professional - but not Harley Quinn. Instead Joker's target will be a new character, Dr. Ben Arnell, created by Lemire and Sorrentino for the series.
"To be honest, the Joker's never been a character that I've exactly had a deep connection with and a longstanding craving to write a story about, but I love telling stories with Andrea that illustrate the psychological landscape of the character's we're focusing on," Lemire told i09 of the series' inception.
"And so, when the Joker came out, the idea of exploring the metaphorical, surreal, and psychological landscape that a Joker story could exist in, that was the starting point that got me excited. I didn't want to be too heavy-handed or one-to-one with what happens in our story being a reflection of the real world today, but there are elements of chaos and fear in Killer Smile that I think are running rampant right now in our society, politically and socially."
Meanwhile, in The Question: The Deaths of Vic Sage, Lemire, Cowan, and Sienkiewicz will explore a version of the titular hero who dies and is reincarnated over and over in his home of Hub City.
"Going all the way back to the Steve Ditko version, you have this man who's so connected to his society, but at its heart, the stories were always existential and about searching for identity," Lemire explained of his take on the character. "There's so much angst in society right now that stems from people not being able to see things from one another's perspectives, and so a character like the Question can almost start off as a cipher who goes on a journey that brings shades of grey into his world as his story unfolds."
Editor Chris Conroy identified the two stories as 'album-format' titles on Twitter, though no series length has been specified.
Joker: Killer Smile #1 is due out October 30 and will run for three issues releasing every other month, followed by The Question: The Deaths of Vic Sage #1 on November 20 running for four monthly issues.


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Mycoplasma genitalium is a significant sexually transmitted pathogen, causing up to 25% of cases of nongonococcal urethritis in men, and it is strongly associated with cervicitis and pelvic inflammatory disease in women. Currently, the usual first-line treatment is the macrolide antibiotic azithromycin, but an increasing incidence of treatment failure over the last 5 years suggests the emergence of antibiotic resistance. The mutations responsible for macrolide resistance have been found in the 23S rRNA gene in numerous M. genitalium populations. A second-line antibiotic, the fluoroquinolone moxifloxacin, was thought to be a reliable alternative when azithromycin began to fail, but recent studies have identified mutations that may confer fluoroquinolone resistance in the genes parC and gyrA. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of antibiotic resistance in M. genitalium in Sydney, Australia, by detecting relevant mutations in the 23S rRNA gene, parC, and gyrA. M. genitalium-positive DNA extracts of specimens, collected from patients attending sexual health clinics in Sydney, were tested by PCR amplification and DNA sequence alignment. The 186 specimens tested included 143 initial patient specimens and 43 second, or subsequent, specimens from 24 patients. We identified known macrolide resistance-associated mutations in the 23S rRNA gene in 43% of the initial patient samples and mutations potentially associated with fluoroquinolone resistance in parC or gyrA sequences in 15% of the initial patient samples. These findings support anecdotal clinical reports of azithromycin and moxifloxacin treatment failures in Sydney. Our results indicate that further surveillance is needed, and testing and treatment protocols for M. genitalium infections may need to be reviewed.
Mycoplasma genitalium, one of the smallest known self-replicating organisms (1), is an obligate parasite, preferring the human genital tract as its host environment (2–4). In men, M. genitalium is a significant cause of both acute and chronic nongonococcal urethritis (NGU) (5–7) and is estimated to account for 15% to 25% of cases of NGU in some populations (2). In women, M. genitalium has been significantly associated with both cervicitis (2, 8–10) and pelvic inflammatory disease (2, 11–14), and it has been identified in up to 7.3% of women in high-risk populations (15). In Australia, M. genitalium has been reported to account for between 4.5% and 9% of cases of NGU (16, 17), while it was identified in 4% of women attending a Sydney sexual health clinic and was the second most common cause of cervicitis (9).
The usual treatment regime for clinically diagnosed NGU and cervicitis is a single dose of 1 g azithromycin (AZM) (18). An extended regime (1.5 g over 5 days) is often prescribed if single-dose AZM is unsuccessful, but there is contention regarding the effectiveness of this extended treatment (19, 20). Alarmingly, studies investigating the effectiveness of either 1 g or 1.5 g AZM treatment have reported microbiological treatment failure in 16% to 33% of patients (19, 21–24). Point mutations at positions 2058 and 2059 (Escherichia coli numbering) in region V of the 23S rRNA gene (25, 26) are consistently identified in M. genitalium strains taken from patients in whom AZM treatment has failed; these strains exhibit high levels of AZM resistance in vitro (25, 27–29).
Moxifloxacin (MXF) is used as a second-line treatment for M. genitalium-associated NGU and cervicitis (21, 30) and is consistently found to be among the most active drugs against M. genitalium in vitro (31, 32). Clinical resistance to MXF has not yet been formally reported in M. genitalium infections. However, a recent study has identified point mutations in the quinolone resistance-determining region (QRDR) (33) of the topoisomerase IV gene parC in 11% of M. genitalium clinical specimens, suggesting the emergence of fluoroquinolone resistance (34). In addition, mutations in the QRDR of the DNA gyrase gene, gyrA, have been identified in fluoroquinolone-resistant strains of Mycoplasma pneumoniae, the closest relative to M. genitalium (35).
Little is known about the incidence of AZM and MXF resistance in M. genitalium in Sydney, Australia, despite the regular use of these antibiotics. The aim of this study was therefore to estimate the prevalence of resistance to these antibiotics in M. genitalium-positive specimens taken from patients attending sexual health clinics. PCR amplification and DNA sequencing were utilized to detect the presence of potential resistance-inducing mutations in the 23S rRNA gene, parC, and gyrA.
This retrospective study was approved by the Human Research Ethics Committee, Western Sydney Local Health District (Westmead, Australia). All clinical specimens were collected from patients attending sexual health clinics in Sydney, Australia, between 2008 and 2011. All processing and testing of samples for the detection of M. genitalium were performed at the Centre for Infectious Diseases and Microbiology (CIDM) Laboratory Services, Institute of Clinical Pathology and Medical Research (ICPMR), Westmead Hospital (Westmead, Australia). Samples were analyzed without knowledge of the identity of the patients or the clinic from which the samples were collected.
DNA extraction, amplification, and sequencing.DNA was extracted from 186 clinical specimens (urine or urethral or cervical swabs) using the NucliSENS easyMag (bioMérieux, France), according to the manufacturer's instructions. Extracts were then tested for the presence of M. genitalium DNA using an in-house PCR assay targeting mgpB, and those that were positive were frozen at −20°C with an aliquot of the original specimen.
The primers used for the amplification of the 23S rRNA gene (25), parC, and gyrA (34) have been described previously. In addition, a second gyrA primer set that did not contain degenerate nucleotides, gyrktF (5′-GCTCGTGCTTTACCTGATGCTAGA-3′) and gyrktR (5′-AACGTTGTGCAGCAGGTCT-3′), was designed to increase the sensitivity of the gyrA assay. The PCR reagents, their concentrations, and the conditions for each assay are shown in Table 1. The specificities of each assay were evaluated using a panel of urogenital, commensal, and closely related organisms, namely, Candida albicans, Chlamydia trachomatis, Gardnerella vaginalis, Mycoplasma hominis, M. pneumoniae, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Trichomonas vaginalis, Treponema pallidum, and Ureaplasma urealyticum. PCR products were separated by agarose gel electrophoresis.
Amplified products were cleaned using illustra ExoStar 1-step PCR clean up solution (GE Healthcare, United Kingdom) and were sequenced at the Australian Genome Research Facility (AGRF), Westmead Millennium Institute (Westmead, Australia), on the Applied Biosystems 96-capillary 3730xl DNA analyzer (Life Technologies). FASTA sequences were aligned against the five M. genitalium complete genome sequences available in GenBank, i.e., for strains G37, M2288, M2321, M6282, and M6320 (GenBank accession no. NC_000908.2, CP003773.1, CP003770.1, CP003771.1, and CP003772.1, respectively; http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov), and were analyzed using NCBI BLAST and UniPro UGENE 1.11 bioinformatics software (UniPro, Russia).
Patient information for clinical samples.Samples were identified by unique patient-specific numbers, and the date and site of specimen collection were recorded for each. The laboratory database was searched to identify first and subsequent M. genitalium-positive specimens from individual patients. Only first-test-positive samples were used to estimate the prevalence of resistance, defined by the proportion of M. genitalium-infected patients who harbored resistant strains in their first samples.
Statistical tests were performed using chi-square or Fisher's exact tests to analyze the differences in the resistance-associated mutation rates between samples from different time periods (GraphPad Software, Inc.).
Alignment of the five M. genitalium complete genomes showed that, compared with G37, one strain (M6320) harbored an A2059G mutation in the 23S rRNA gene and is therefore likely to be resistant to azithromycin, and another strain (M6282) harbored both a silent mutation (C234T) and a missense mutation (C184T) in the QRDR of parC. The C234T mutation was also found commonly in our specimens (Table 2), but the significance of the C184T missense mutation is unknown. There were no other sequence differences between the five strains within the three amplified regions of interest, suggesting that the differences identified in our study specimens are significant.
Mutations identified in this study, and their resulting amino acid changes, are shown in Table 2. Four different mutations were identified in the 23S rRNA gene sequences at position 2058 or 2059 (E. coli numbering). Nine different missense mutations were identified in the QRDR of parC and one was identified in the QRDR of gyrA.
DNA extracts of C. albicans, C. trachomatis, G. vaginalis, M. hominis, M. pneumoniae, N. gonorrhoeae, T. vaginalis, T. pallidum, and U. urealyticum did not produce visible amplicons of any size in the 23S rRNA gene, parC, or gyrA assays.
Correlation of results and patient information.The 186 positive samples tested in this study were from 149 patients, from whom only the initial samples were used to calculate mutation frequencies. Of these, 143 patients had results available for all three genes and were further analyzed. The gene mutation profiles of these 143 patients are shown in Table 3. Sixty-two patients (43.4%) harbored M. genitalium strains with 23S rRNA gene mutations, while 22 (15.4%) had parC (21 patients) or gyrA (one patient) mutations that resulted in amino acid changes at positions that have been previously associated with fluoroquinolone resistance (Table 2).
Between 2008 and 2010, M. genitalium PCR was performed only by physician request after multiple NGU treatment failures. From 2011, it was performed routinely on all specimens from patients with NGU. Therefore, we compared the mutation rates for the first specimens collected in these two periods separately, with the following results: for the 23S rRNA gene in 2008 to 2010, 35/68 (51.5%), compared to the rate in 2011, 27/75 (36.0%) (P = 0.06); for parC and gyrA (combined) in 2008 to 2010, 12/68 (17.6%), compared to the rate in 2011, 10/75 (13.3%) (P = 0.5).
Twenty-four patients had a second or subsequent PCR-positive sample available for testing, of whom 23 (95.8%) harbored a 23S rRNA gene mutant, including eight (34.8%) who had wild-type profiles in their first samples. One sample repeatedly showed an indeterminate A/G nucleotide at position 2058, potentially representing a mixed population of mutant and wild-type strains (30), but it was not analyzed further. A second PCR-positive sample was available for three (13.6%) of the 22 patients with potential fluoroquinolone resistance mutations, and all harbored the same mutation profile as the first.
Moxifloxacin resistance: parC and gyrA mutations.For the first time in Sydney, Australia, the prevalence of M. genitalium strains that are potentially resistant to fluoroquinolones was estimated. By combining the number of mutations in parC and gyrA that have been previously linked to fluoroquinolone resistance, we estimated the prevalence of potentially resistant strains in Sydney sexual health clinics to be 15%. In 2011, when specimens were tested routinely, the rate was 13%; although lower, this result was not significantly different from that of the earlier period. This rate is similar to a recent estimate in Japan of 10% (n = 28) in clinical populations (34).
The parC missense mutations included in this estimate occurred at amino acid positions 78, 79, 80, and 84, which are all positions that are known to be associated with fluoroquinolone resistance in M. genitalium and other closely related organisms (34–37). We did not perform susceptibility testing to confirm phenotypic resistance. However, based on previous studies, it is likely that these changes contribute to MXF resistance (34, 35). The amino acid changes Gly-78→Cys and Asp-79→Asn were demonstrated here for the first time in M. genitalium. They have been previously linked to fluoroquinolone resistance in M. pneumoniae and U. urealyticum, respectively (35, 36). To the best of our knowledge, the Val-100→Ile mutation identified in this study has not been linked to resistance in any closely related organisms. The only mutation identified in the QRDR of gyrA, Met-83→Ile, also has not been reported previously in M. genitalium. However, mutations at position 83, which is a "hot spot" for fluoroquinolone resistance (38), have been reported in MXF-resistant strains of M. pneumoniae, M. hominis, and Ureaplasma spp. (35, 37).
Without subtyping of these strains, it was not possible to determine whether the parC and gyrA mutants were the result of de novo mutation events that were then selected by the use of fluoroquinolones or were descendants of clonal mutant lineages. Nonetheless, the presence of these mutations in clinical strains of M. genitalium raises concerns about the potential for fluoroquinolone resistance to emerge in the community.
Azithromycin resistance: 23S rRNA gene mutations.Identification of mutations in the 23S rRNA gene at nucleotides 2058 and 2059, positions known to be linked to high-level AZM resistance (25, 26), allowed for the first estimate of the prevalence of AZM resistance in M. genitalium in Sydney, Australia. The overall prevalence was 43%, with a lower prevalence in 2011 (36%) than in 2008 to 2010 (51%) (although the difference is not statistically different). Another recent estimate of M. genitalium resistance from Melbourne, Australia, was 19.5% (n = 82) (30), which is much lower than that found in this study, although both estimates demonstrate alarmingly high levels of M. genitalium AZM resistance in patients attending sexual health clinics.
High levels of resistance may be the result of frequent selection of resistant strains by a 1-g AZM dose (30), as several studies have shown that selection of resistant strains commonly occurs over the course of 1-g AZM treatment (25, 27, 29). Alarmingly, a very recent study reported that selection over the course of treatment accounted for 55% of AZM treatment failure cases (30). This is concerning, as mycoplasmas have a high mutation rate that is likely to rapidly generate mutants (3), thus allowing selection to occur at an accelerated rate (30). The continuing use of 1 g AZM to treat M. genitalium infections will increase the incidence of resistance (30), leaving us increasingly more reliant on MXF; this is a concerning fact, given that this study suggests the emergence of fluoroquinolone resistance in Sydney.
As this is a retrospective study, there are both clinical and molecular limitations to consider. The estimated frequency of resistance was based on the assumption that patient first-test samples were collected before exposure to AZM or MXF; thus, the mutation rates are probably overestimated. We have attempted to reduce this overestimation by using only 2011 samples, since the 2011 testing protocol allowed sexual health clinics to test for M. genitalium upon first presentation of NGU or cervicitis, rather than after treatment failure. However, patients who were tested in 2011 may still have visited a general practitioner for treatment before presenting to a sexual health clinic for testing.
Molecular limitations are those that are commonly associated with retrospective studies, including DNA degradation in stored samples and the lack of original specimens for reextraction. DNA degradation could have been minimized by storing samples at −80°C (39). For future amplification of gyrA, we would recommend the more-sensitive gyrA2 assay, described for the first time in this study.
In future studies, cultures should be attempted with antibiotic susceptibility testing and subtyping of isolates to determine the resistance phenotypes of parC and gyrA mutants and whether they are de novo mutants or descendants of clonal mutant lineages. This would enable a better understanding of the most clinically relevant mutations. Furthermore, we did not test for other mechanisms of resistance, such as mobile genetic elements, but to the best of our knowledge, alternate resistance mechanisms have not been reported in M. genitalium (3).
In conclusion, this study provides the first estimate of potential MXF resistance in Sydney, Australia, to be 13% and identifies AZM resistance mutations in 36% of clinical samples of M. genitalium. How these mutant strains began to emerge in Sydney cannot be determined, although we can employ the knowledge gained from this study as the basis for review of NGU and cervicitis treatment protocols, to promote antibiotic stewardship, to monitor and limit the spread of resistance, and to reduce patient morbidity.
This work was supported by an NSW Health capacity building infrastructure grant to the CIDM-Public Health, Westmead, Australia, and Macquarie University, North Ryde, Australia.
We acknowledge Yasushi Shimada and Takashi Deguchi, who both kindly responded to queries regarding their published papers.
We certify that there are no conflicts of interest in relation to this work.
- Received 14 March 2013.
- Returned for modification 17 April 2013.
- Accepted 1 May 2013.
- Accepted manuscript posted online 8 May 2013.
- Copyright © 2013, American Society for Microbiology. All Rights Reserved.


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5 Ways to Boost Your Memory
If you weren't born with the gift of good memory, don't worry! There are ways to help you remember meeting deadlines, names and your pitch speech. Here are 5 tips to keep you up on the memory game.
Mental Gym
As much as our body needs to work out, our brain also needs to work out from time to time. We are often caught up with day-to-day tasks which require minimal mental effort from our brain. As a result, our brain lack stimulation, hindering our ability to learn or memorize new things. Try to challenge yourselves with brain-boosting activities and take a break from your daily routine. Do a crossword puzzle, complete a Sudoku or learn a new language! These tasks might seem insignificant but they'll go a long way in your memory strengthening journey.
Pick Up Your Pen
Forget your smartphones and tablets – time to pick up your pen and jot down the things you need to remember. Try to use crazy, weird and bold fonts to highlight the things you want to remember. The principle is simple: When you make the words difficult to read, you tend to read it one more time which helps reinforce your concentration towards that particular item. During a boring class or meeting, pick up your pen and start doodling. It will keep your brain busy, active and help you to remember more!
Use Memory Techniques
There are various mnemonic devices we can use to help organize information. The most common technique is chunking. It refers to breaking down your information into smaller chunks to make it more "digestible" for the brain. For instance, "Pick Up Gift" can be memorized as "PUG". Other common techniques include using acronyms, visualizations and rhymes.
Eat Smart
One subtle way to improve our memory is to eat smart. We can consume food that contains Vitamin D, Omega 3 and antioxidants to stimulate the production of new brain cells. Food such as salmon, fresh tuna, celery, cauliflower, walnuts and broccoli are proven to be beneficial to your brain's health and neurological development.
Take Naps
Don't underestimate the power of a midday nap. Studies have found that infants who take naps perform better in new information processing and cognitive development. The same goes for adults – a midday nap can significantly boost and restore your brainpower. We've all been there– if getting an eight-hour sleep is not an option, try to get at least a 45-minutue power nap. It can really make a difference and allow you to migrate new information into your long-term memory storage.


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Looking at my life now I would have never thought that I would be the executive director of 3 Paul Mitchell Schools. I did not know what a visionary was, I didn't know that God had a plan for me and before I came into the Paul Mitchell world there were many times I was going to take my own life. Tina says that you are who you hang out with. Reflecting back to the people that I was hanging out with when I was in high school and for the next 4 years after that I was them, I was sucked into the party life, the bar scene the late night partying sleeping all day only to do it over and over again seeing nothing wrong with because the people that I was hanging out with were doing the same thing. I managed to be arrested multiple times for drinking and driving, I rolled a car 70 feet end over end and walked away all along not realizing that God loves to use ordinary people to do extraordinary things, all I thought about is when is this pain in my life going to go away.
I did not feel that I had any value, I remember when my uncle stood over me when I was 8 and told me that Ill never amount to anything and that I am no better than an ant. Now that is something that drives me forward everyday! Tina says to develop a healthy self-image, I never had to opportunity to do that until I met someone who finally believed in me. Dealing with molestation and being gay at an early age of growing up, I never felt I was given the opportunity to have a healthy relationship with myself. I never saw myself as anything good, even though I had my own house at 20, a great job, traveled and lived the high life I was still not having a healthy balance I was out all night long every night drowning away the past I was choosing to be a victim and not a survivor and use my story to help others. I had to develop self confidence and balance in my life. All are things I did not know until I sat through Tina's success class.
When I enrolled in the school and met Tina and went through her class she talked about choosing your focus, I had not focus at the time. I just knew that it was time I grew up and stop being that wild child! I got in touch with my spiritual side and really believe that I had a purpose to be the best I could be every day! I reached out to Tina who personally mentored me and help me grow into the person that I was always meant to be.
I was bitter and angry for so long, I lived in the rearview mirror never looking forward. It was time for me to change the channel, and start forgiving those who have hurt me and look for the good in everyone. It was time for me to process my thoughts, and not lash out. It was time not only did I set goals but I didn't let anything stop me. That is when I decided that I want to be a school owner one day. I wanted to be just like Tina and help change the lives of everyone around me.
I am glad to say today that examining my heart today you will see so much love and care for the people in my life, I am not a complainer about things, I accept the things that I can not change and change the things I can! Life is about perspective and I had a very warped version of what life was for a very long time. I felt alone and depressed everyday and I turned to people who were not my friends but people who saw my successfulness and wanted to bring me to their level. I was angry when one of my best friends died in a car crash, I was angry that my parents got divorced, I was angry my dad was never there and lied all the time, I was angry that my family had to go through a lot of court time because of molestation, I was angry that I was coming out and not feeling accepted, I was angry that aids killed another one my friends, I was angry that my relationships were always physically and verbally abusive! I did not know what love was, why would I? I have never seen it. Until I came into such a positive world and really started to examine my heart and realized that I am loved by those around me and that I need to get back on track!
I have given back to the school and the person that changed my life and because of that I have been reaping extraordinary rewards! I have become a daymaker, a person of excellence and am living to give every day!
Life is all about shifts and vision. I started envisioning my success and my future 5 years ago when I met Tina Black and my life changed. I am a happy success person who has no regrets in life because all that I have been through has made me who I am. I am truly thankful for having sat through Tina's success class it changed my life and actually saved my life!


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These gifts and "get well soon" messages for cancer patients will help with healing and energy. We found a wide variety of practical gifts and ideas that are thoughtful and helpful.
An Alexander Del Rossa Microfiber Fleece Bathrobe is a practical gift for a cancer patient. The best gift ideas for cancer patients come from the survivors themselves – and that's the foundation of these practical gifts and get well soon messages.
Writer Linda Klonsky asked her friends who are getting chemotherapy treatments for get well soon and gift ideas – and one of the most practical tips is to give cancer patients warm, soft bathrobes, blankets, or pajamas. The following gift ideas will support someone who is fighting cancer – especially if he or she is getting chemotherapy for lymphoma, leukemia, sarcoma, or other types of cancer.
Cancer treatments – especially chemotherapy – are often debilitating and, according to some cancer patients, as difficult as having the disease itself. So many people are affected by a cancer diagnosis and treatment – and there are many simple, low-cost practical gifts that are readily available and easily given. It won't take much time for you to run to your local drug store, or shop online on Amazon, and buy practical gifts for cancer patients that will send positive, healthy "get well soon" messages.
If you're looking for a practical gift to help a woman heal from a mastectomy (breast cancer surgery), read 17 Gift Ideas for Women After a Single or Double Mastectomy.
Gifts and Get Well Soon Messages for Cancer Patients
by Linda Klonsky
The phrase "going through chemo" should be replaced with "getting better despite chemotherapy," at least according to my friend Chris who has lived through not one, but two bouts of Stage Four male breast cancer! Years ago, the word "cancer" was whispered about and hidden. Now cancer touches so many people that it's become part of weekly conversation – at least amongst my social circle, in which at least seven people have battled some form of cancer.
Indeed, with cancer seeming so common these days, it's no wonder that those of us who know someone with the disease are thinking, "what practical gifts and get well soon messages can you give a person who is getting chemotherapy?" How do you support someone who has recently been diagnosed with cancer?
I asked Chris and other cancer patients and survivors to share what gifts were most practical and helpful while getting chemotherapy treatments. Here's what they suggest…
A Kindle or E-Reader to Help Pass the Time
No energy means lots of down time, plus cancer patients they spend a good amount of time waiting in the hospital for chemo treatments. A practical gift is a Kindle Voyage With High-Resolution Display, Nook, e-reader or tablet that can be easily disinfected before and after treatment.
This is not just a practical gift for cancer patients – it can also be a source of get well soon messages from their network of friends and family. A Kindle can provide entertainment and distraction for their family, too, during long chemo appointments and oncologist visits.
Paid Subscriptions for Cancer Patients
A paid subscription to Netflix, Hulu, etc. would be appreciated. As Chris says, "When you're healing from chemo treatments, your television becomes your best friend." One of the most practical gifts for people with cancer is something that distracts them from the slow passage of time when you're healing from chemo treatments.
Memory Foam Pillows
A Classic Brands Reversible Cool Gel Memory Foam Pillow is a handy gift for cancer patients who tend to warm up during the night. The other side of this pillow doesn't have cool gel, so patients can have it both ways. A sound night's sleep and good rest between treatments are two of the most thoughtful and healing get well soon messages and gifts you could give a cancer patient!
"Depending on the type of cancer, different parts of your body get sore," says Maria. "Small pillows are easier to put in just the right spot. Pretty, fancy ones also cheered me up." If you don't know what type of cancer your patient is fighting, you might ask their family members for practical gifts and ideas that would be needed and appreciated.
Disposable Straws
All the cancer patients I spoke to stressed how important this mundane item is to chemotherapy patients. Disposable straws are essential for lying in bed and drinking water, juice, tea, ginger ale, and Gatorade. "Disposable coffee cups, like Starbucks, are okay," says Mark, who is fighting testicular cancer. "But tons of straws are must-haves!"
If your cancer patient is healing from treatments or health issues related to surgery, read Post Surgery Gift Ideas to Help With Recovery and Healing. A practical gift is a great way to send get well soon messages.
Inspirational Accessories for Women With Cancer
For women, accessories like earrings, bracelets, scarves, hats, makeup, etc. are welcome. According to breast cancer patient Maria, accessories have been essential. These aren't the most practical gifts for cancer patients – but "having cancer robs you of so much of your self-esteem," says Maria.
The Sterling Silver and 14k Rose Gold Diamond Double-Heart Pendant Necklace may not be the most practical gift for a cancer patient, but it is a reminder that she is loved. What better get well soon messages are there? A lovely gift like this can remind a cancer patient she's not alone, and that your heart is with her.
Homemade Gift Cards for Household Services
Being sapped of energy makes things like going grocery shopping hard. Gift cards to grocery stores that deliver (such as Peapod), housekeeping services, or a taxi service for getting to/from chemotherapy treatment appointments are practical healing gifts for cancer patients – as well as very thoughtful ones. This is a practical way to put your get well soon messages into action.
Soft Clothes to Help Cancer Patients Get Well Soon
A practical gift for a cancer patient is the most velvety pajamas or robe you can find! As Mark says, "You get tired of being in the same robe every day."
Similarly, a soft blanket such as the Super Soft Warm Polar Faux Fur Throw Blanket is a practical gift that will keep a cancer patient nice and toasty. If you knit or crochet, a homemade blanket or afghan would be a thoughtful gift. You might even knit or crochet the message "get well soon" into the afghan.
Print Magazines and Books
Simple things that cancer patients can easily carry around when waiting at doctor's offices or in hospital waiting rooms are magazines, novels, puzzle books, crossword puzzles, Suduko, etc.
Gift cards from Amazon are thoughtful practical gifts for the family members of cancer patients, because they offer the freedom to purchase whatever is needed.
Fuzzy Socks With Grippy Feet
Cancer patients can never have enough slippers or warm socks with feet that don't slide on slippery hospital floors. A pair of Soft Knit Gripper Slippers is a practical gift idea for cancer patients that has received hundreds of positive reviews on Amazon.
And don't forget hoodies! Soft, zippered hoodies are appreciated by both men and women for when their bodies fluctuate in temperature.
Water and Green Tea
The most thoughtful get well soon messages are items that support healing. A healthy gift that would be appreciated by most cancer patients is a case or two of bottled water, as would Gatorade. A healthy drink is a good alternative for when a patient gets sick of water.
The Numi Organic Tea With Natural Ingredients Gift Set is a practical gift for people who can't stomach Gatorade or similar drinks.
"Cancer patients get so sick of water," said Chris. Soups and teas are also gentle on the tummy and a good source of liquid, and thus a practical gift idea for after chemotherapy treatments.
Personal Care and Practical Germ-Fighting Gifts
When your immune system is compromised, germs can be deadly. Large bottles of hand sanitizer (for when visitors come to call) and an air purifier are essential for someone who is receiving chemotherapy. So is Lysol or another low-odor sanitizing wipe, for wiping down surfaces someone else has used (such as in the bathroom).
The Alcohol-Free Foaming Hand Sanitizer, Fragrance Free is an example of a practical gift idea for someone with cancer that is so helpful. You wouldn't think hand sanitizer sends get well soon messages to cancer patients, but it does.
Relief for Dry Mouths and Skin
Chemotherapy makes your mouth and skin excruciatingly dry, so Biotene Dry Mouth products such as toothpastes, mouth gels, and mouthwashes are thoughtful, practical gifts for people with cancer. Biotene Oral Balance Dry Mouth Relief Moisturizing Gel, Long Lasting Saliva Substitute helps soothe and protect dry mouths against discomfort.
Dove Moisturizing Body Wash in particular is a good gift for cancer patients – Chris told me that this product has "very little smell" and is "the creamiest body wash for the shower." Eucerin Skin Cream for dry skin is another healthy gift that would be appreciated.
Small, Practical "Get Well Soon" Gifts for Cancer Patients
All the cancer survivors stressed the need for bags for their bedside and car which contain:
- Unflavored/unscented Chapstick, tissues
- Hand sanitizer
- Unscented skin lotion
- Little throw pillows
- Bottles of waters, green teas, juices
- Kleenex
Sleep can be difficult for many cancer patients. Read How to Sleep After Breast Cancer Surgery for ideas for a good night's rest.
Do you have any practical gift tips, suggestions, or get well messages for cancer patients? Please comment below – we'd love to add more gifts and ideas to this list!
For more information on how you can help a cancer patient, visit the American Cancer Society.
Linda Klonsky is a former Marketing Manager and now the married mother of two kids and a Freelance Writer. Her blog "Is It Hot In Here?" Menopause, Motherhood & More focuses on lifestyle hacks/tips plus product reviews to make life easier. She is also the Content Manager at The Geek Parent and regular contributor to JerseyMomBlog.


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Could Social Media Posts Hurt My Divorce?
Social media mistakes can lead to embarrassing consequences for your social or professional life. At worst, you could lose friends or your job. However, you could also make mistakes on social media during your divorce. Depending on the nature of the mistake, you could seriously harm the outcome of your divorce case. Common social media mistakes during divorce include:
3 Surprising Reasons Why You Might Lose Child Custody
In family court, the judge might award joint or sole legal or physical custody to the parents of a child. Should you lose legal or physical child custody, your visitation might become limited. If you're facing a child custody battle in court and are afraid of this possibility, you should know about these three reasons why you might lose child custody.
What is the Difference Between Juvenile Delinquency and Juvenile Dependence?
When facing juvenile dependency courts, the results can seem quite grim. It's not easy deciding the future of families whose children have been removed from the home. In California, judges are handling hundreds of cases a day that involve families and children. If you're facing juvenile dependency court, there are two terms you may want to review with your attorney: juvenile delinquency and juvenile dependence. Make sure you clear up any confusion, so you make the right decisions regarding your case.
How is Child Support Calculated in California?
Calculating child support in California can be complicated for either parent. A calculator has been provided by the State of California and you can simply enter your relevant information into and the calculator will be able to determine how much might be paid. However, there are some factors that could affect how much child support you might end up paying.
What is Spousal Support, Also Known as Alimony?
If you've made more money than your spouse and are considering filing for divorce, brace yourself. You may be required to make alimony, also known as spousal support, payments. This includes spouses who worked while the other took care of the home. The payments are usually done monthly until:
What Are Grandparents' Visitation Rights?
A grandparent would never think that their right to see their grandkids could be taken away. Unfortunately, life-changing events such as death, divorce, or estrangement can force separation between grandparents and grandchildren. This breaking of families can cause desperate grandmothers and fathers seek legal action to retain their grandparent rights. All 50 states in the US have some type of grandparent visitation statute. This means that grandparents can ask to be granted the legal right to maintain a relationship with their grandchild. Each state, however, varies in who can visit and how visitation will be carried out. Only about 20 states have restrictive visitation statutes. This means that grandparents can get a court-ordered visitation only if the parents are divorcing or if both parents died. The circumstances of carrying this restrictive visitation out is also dependent on the state.
One Billion Rising to End Violence Against Women
This Valentine's Day will also be the day of One Billion Rising, a worldwide movement aiming to end all forms of violence against women. One in three women will be raped or beaten in their lifetime, usually by someone they know. Partners engaged in domestic violence can extend their violence beyond physical and sexual abuse however. This can include:
Hoover ♦ Krepelka, LLP Makes the List of Best Child Support Lawyers in San Jose 2018
Expertise, a leading company that helps customers find qualified professionals in their area, has recently selected the San Diego Divorce and Family Law Attorneys of Hoover ♦ Krepelka as part of their "Top 20 Best Child Support Lawyers in San Jose 2018" list. The Top 20 were selected based on their:
The New Tax Bill and its Impact on Divorcing Couples
Shortly before year-end, President Trump signed the "2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act" into law. As is so often the case in law and government, the text of this 1,000-page law is intimidating. I cannot begin to pretend to be able to fully understand all its ins and outs, nor to explain those to anyone else. I am in particular a family law attorney, not a tax attorney or CPA. Nothing herein should be construed as tax advice, nor as specific legal advice for any one person's exact situation. This is a template, global overview, which is hopefully helpful to many.


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''GMA'''s Lifesaving News Report
Amy Robach announced she'd been diagnosed with cancer after an on-air mammogram on Oct. 1
Ever since Katie Couric's on-air colonoscopy in 2000, morning shows have been bringing up close and personal awareness to preventive medical exams. (On Nov. 7, Today show anchors Matt Lauer and Al Roker underwent routine prostate checkups during a health segment.) But on Nov. 11, Good Morning America correspondent Amy Robach, 40, announced on air that her Oct. 1 mammogram — broadcast in front of millions of viewers — had revealed a sobering, life-changing reality: "It's still hard for me to say out loud. I have breast cancer." Her GMA colleague Robin Roberts, herself a breast-cancer survivor, had encouraged Robach to get the exam. "I was a little reluctant at first," admitted Robach. "I'm 40, I'm the age, and I've been putting it off." Although Robach said she doesn't know how advanced her cancer is, she will be having a bilateral mastectomy on Nov. 14. "Robin's words were still echoing inside of me," said Robach. "If I got the mammogram on air and it saved one life, then it's all worth it. It never occurred to me that life would be mine."


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You may recall that I had problems with the US Postal Service a while back.
Well, they're up to their old antics, it seems. I recently ordered some merchandise online, and after payment, I was sent a tracking number. Why do we have these things? What purpose do they serve? Obviously, this is just a gimmick that the USPS uses for laughs, because at least half of the packages I've received numbers for were never updated. Seriously, what's the purpose of being able to track the location of a package if – if – they refuse to update the data? When I check the USPS Tracking Page, it tells me that my package was received by the USPS station on January 11. That was Monday; today is Friday.
Package status has not changed.
I'm not impatient, but I do adjust my schedule so that I can be present when the occasional package is delivered. I've had mail stolen in the past, and it is not fun. So when I get a tracking number, I use it. I don't appreciate having to guess or estimate (not to mention, cancel plans) all because someone at the USPS isn't interested in doing their job.
This is so not cool, USPS.


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"We have literally watched (our child) come alive. She has gained tremendous strength physically, but her entire demeanor is so different! She is LOVED. She is HOME. She has a voice and she now knows that it matters to a whole group of people… Thank you for all that you do as an organization to bring LIFE."
~WACAP Family
Sometimes, working in the non-profit sector can feel like a thankless task. There are no big salaries or company cars. No fancy holiday parties or incentive packages. Just a seemingly endless amount of bureaucracy and roadblocks, and the humble knowledge that we are trying to make the world a better place through our work.
It's a fact that, for WACAP's staff, every child we place becomes "our child" if only for a moment in time, whether we meet them in an orphanage an ocean away, or at a local meeting with state foster care workers. When WACAP makes the decision to advocate for a child and find that child a family, those kids belong to us in our hearts.
So at WACAP, our "perks" come in the way of communications from our families. Holiday cards filled with family photos. Graduation announcements. Newspaper clippings about milestones reached and awards won. We smile through tears as we read about "our kids" uniting with their families, learning and growing, facing and overcoming challenges; in many ways simply living life – but LOVED – in a family.
Thank you for sharing your lives with us in 2015. Over the coming months we will be launching some new ways that WACAP families can share photos and updates with our staff, and in turn, we promise to share more stories with you here. WACAP's vision is: a family for every child. With your help, we will find a family for each and every child we meet in 2016 and beyond. Happy New Year!
About WACAP's Director of Communications, Julie Snyder: Julie joined the organization in 2008. Her role includes managing WACAP's website and webinars, social media, advertising and internet marketing campaigns. Julie's role at home includes being mom to her six-year-old daughter adopted through the China Waiting Child program.


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Santa came early to our house this year. I am now the proud owner of a 3GS iPhone. The question now is, am I smart enough to use it?
I got it early because David, in getting the phone ready to use, inadvertently turned off my old phone. I don't mind the early gift. It gives me more time to play, and by the time we join my brother and sister-in-law for Christmas next week, maybe I'll know my way around it well enough to use both thumbs on the keyboard.
The circumstances surrounding the gift also helped add to the Christmas spirit I talked about on Monday. Once I had the new phone in hand, we needed help with the data feed, so we went back to the Senior Center to confer with one of the staff members who has the same type phone and plan. Everybody there was in on the secret, so there were lots of smiles and laughter as they all shared in the fun and gave me their favorite smart phone tips.
Then we went to church tonight, and some of our friends there knew about the phone, too. They were excited that David had pulled off the surprise, even if it was a little early, and they had games suggestions and more tips. It felt a lot like love and Christmas.
The only bad part of the day is that I hadn't planned several hours of distraction into my writing schedule. I started a post early this morning and wrote a pretty good opening paragraph. That's as far as I got. Like most children with new toys, I spent the rest of the day playing. I programmed the phone with David's picture and a motorcycle ringtone for his calls and a train ringtone for my brother. I texted my son and my brother and downloaded my first app. Hopefully I'll be able to pull myself away from that tiny keyboard long enough to get something written by Friday. Until then, I'll be exploring my new toy. TTYL!


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Happy Halloween
What a day!!! All the of children looked spooktacular!
Here are some pictures that capture some of the fun we had. Hope you have a lovely mid-term break.
Sports Day 2017
Hoppy Easter
The Easter Bunny arrived at the CBS today. The excitement was through the roof!!! The children followed all of the clues that the Easter Bunny left and we eventually found the Easter Basket.
I hope you have a lovely Easter break!
Easter Nests
Our New French Song
Our maths topic in school at the moment is Money.
Here is a great website that we have been using in class.
You should check it out at home also. Our favourite parts are:
1. Shopping Spree
2. Change Please (from 10c)
3. Money Match
Salut! Salut! Salut!
Salut mes amis!
With the help of our new friends from École Rheas in France, we have started learning French in Senior Infants. The teachers have been sending each other French and English songs for all of the children to learn. We then skype each other on Friday mornings and perform our new songs! This week we learned a brilliant song called "Salut! Salut! Salut!"
If you would like to hear us, click on the link below...
Happy Pancake Tuesday
Mummy made pancakes on Tuesday.
She tossed them in the air.
One fell on the table
And one fell on the chair.
One fell on the cooker
And one fell on the grate.
But lucky for me,
I got three
Because they fell on my plate!
Happy Halloween
As you can see, all of the children looked spooktacular today!
We had a fantastic day, full of fun and magic.
Hope you have a great Halloween break!
Obstacle Course
Today it was raining all day long but lucky for us we got to go over to the Halla for an Obstacle Course. Sue-Ellen, Saoirse & our teacher set it up. It was lots of fun and we were very tired and thirsty afterwards!
Visit to the Library
Last Friday our class went on a trip to the library with Ms Murphy's class. We had a great time reading so many books.
Easter Rising Commemoration
Today schools all over Ireland celebrated the Easter Rising of 1916. Our school gathered in the yard and together we remembered all of those brave people who fought for our country in 1916 and in the years after. The original 1916 Proclamation was read out and children from Mr Corry's 3rd class read out their own Proclamation, setting out their visions and ideals for the future. The band played and all of the school sang Amhrán na bhFiann. Padraic then raised the flag high up over our school.
Here is a video clip of our class singing Amhrán na bhFiann today.
Our Spring Show
We are so delighted with our performance today. All of our practise finally paid off. Our teachers Mrs Frawley and Ms Lynch are so proud of us!
Here are some pictures from today...